The Jig is Up Charters

4.9/5 (110 reviews)

State licensed

1201 Miracle Strip Parkway Southeast, Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548, United States–

The Jig is Up Charters

State licensed

4.9/5 (110 reviews)

1201 Miracle Strip Parkway Southeast

Fort Walton Beach, FL, United States

Trips & prices Targeted species Boat info What's biting What's included Contact captain

Trips & prices What's included Targeted species Boat info Reviews Contact captain

Book your next trip with The Jig is Up. We are a family favorite charter in the Fort Walton Beach and Okaloosa Island area.

Depending on the conditions, you might hook into Amberjack, Bonito, Cobia, Mangrove Snapper, Red Snapper, Vermilion Snapper, Mahi-Mahi, King and Spanish Mackerel, Grouper and plenty more. For these species, you're likely to troll and bottom fish using light or heavy tackle. Any fish within the legal limit and regulations is yours to keep. Plus, your catch will be cleaned and bagged by us.

You'll be fishing aboard The Madaly, a 32' Center console that holds up to 6 passengers. It has twin Suzuki 350 HP engines, outriggers, downriggers, and all the essentials no fishing machine can run without. There's a toilet on board for your convenience. You'll find rods, reels, and tackle waiting for you, along with lures. Live bait is on board, so you won't be catching it yourself.

There will be a First Mate on board to help your trip run smoothly. It's customary to tip the Mate 10–20% to show your appreciation. Your fishing license for the day is covered by the charter boat. Keep in mind that some fish may have harvest limits or closed seasons. Captain Bob will help you follow regulations while you fish.

Looking to get the whole family outdoors? Kids are welcome! If you don't have a child-sized life vest of your own, it's no problem we got your kids covered. A community cooler with ice is on board. A few items to bring include snacks, drinks, sunblock (non-spray), and sunglasses. Alcohol is allowed in moderation. Let's leave hard liquor and fur babies off the boat and save for the celebration and stories once the Charter is complete. Please no glass bottles. Smoking is not permitted.

Safety is key. We keep an eye on the weather and sea conditions to give you the best trip possible. When you book please let us know if you have flexibility incase of bad weather or sea conditions. Go ahead and treat yourself to a day on the water with The Jig is Up

Popular features

Fishing license

Live bait

You keep catch

Catch cleaning & filleting

Toilet

Popular features

Fishing license

Live bait

You keep catch

Catch cleaning & filleting

Toilet

Rating

4.9

110 reviews

105

5.0

Boat & equipment

5.0

Captain & crew

4.9

Fishing Experience

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A young angler reeling in a speckled trout while fishing from a boat, showcasing the excitement of the catch.

Group of five smiling individuals posing together at a dock, with a bridge and boats in the background.

A group of three anglers proudly posing by a catch board displaying their haul of fish at a dockside cleaning station.

A variety of fish, likely Spanish Mackerel, laid out on a fillet table at a dock, showcasing a successful fishing trip.

Two anglers enjoying a fishing trip on the water, with fishing rods in hand and a scenic backdrop.

Two anglers inside the boat, preparing for a fishing trip on calm waters, showcasing the boat's helm and seating area.

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What anglers say

98%

Great experience

100%

Family friendly

100%

Friendly captain

100%

Good boat

99%

Recommended

95%

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Jason Bartholow

5.0

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Reel Therapy: Sun Salt and 24 Mackerel

4 Hour Trip – Nearshore Gulf on April 9, 2026 • 3 adults

From the first cast, it was clear Captain Bob doesn’t look for fish—he goes straight to them. The rods stayed bent, and the catch climbed quickly to 24 Spanish Mackerel, with just enough high-speed runs and salty spray between hotspots to remind you you’re exactly where you want to be. Meanwhile, Dylan was an MVP unhooking fish and turning our catch into beautifully filleted, dinner-ready bragging rights. Fair warning: you’ll leave with sore arms, a full cooler, and a slightly inflated ego. Definitely booking with Captain Bob again!

Response from Captain

April 9, 2026

thanks for the kind words and the stars we appreciate your business and hope to fish with you in the future

Amanda Jennings

5.0

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Great with our family

3 Hour Seas the Day - 1:00 PM on March 15, 2026 • 6 adults

The waters were tough Sunday, but even though we didnt catch all we would have liked,we had a great time. My nephews all caught something and Captain Bob and Dillon were wonderful. I would use them over and over again. They shared their knowledge and helped each young man. my nephews are 12,10 and 7. We felt safe and even though the waters weren’t our friend I would do it again and again. Seeing the boys smile at every little fish they snagged was worth it and Nolan saying Aunt Mandy I think I found my thing - well money cant buy that… Thank you for a great morning with all my guys ❤️

View from inside a fishing boat, showcasing multiple fishing rods and the ocean in the background, indicating an active fishing trip.

Two anglers celebrating a successful catch of a Red Snapper while fishing offshore.

A young angler focused on reeling in a catch while fishing on a boat, surrounded by fellow anglers on a sunny day.

Young angler in an orange raincoat reeling in a fish while fishing on a boat in open waters.

A young angler is focused on reeling in while fishing on a boat, showcasing the excitement of a family fishing trip.

A young angler watches as an adult proudly displays a caught fish while fishing off the coast, showcasing a family-friendly fishing experience.

A young angler is actively reeling in a fish aboard a fishing boat, showcasing the excitement of deep-sea fishing.

A young angler joyfully reeling in a catch while fishing on a boat, showcasing the excitement of deep-sea fishing.

A young angler proudly displaying a Red Snapper while fishing on a boat, showcasing a fun day out on the water.

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Response from Captain

March 22, 2026

thank you so much for the kind words and the stars we enjoyed having you on board and look forward to fishing with you in the future

Jim Tiffin Jr

5.0

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Fabulous Morning of Fishing the Gulf

4 Hour Trip – Nearshore Gulf on March 4, 2026 • 4 adults

We had a great morning on the water with Captain Bob and his First Mate. Captain Bob was excellent about contacting us ahead of time regarding weather and wave conditions for the day of our trip, along with suggesting options that might fit in our vacation plans if we wanted to alter our charter date. He met us at the parking lot ahead of time, gave us our car tag, and then immediately starting telling us about his plans for our trip along with answering the question my group was dying to know: "What are we going to catch today?" :-) When we were set up and got out of the bay, we were immediately greeted by dolphins jumping along side of our boat, and fish all over the radar that we trolled through in hopes of catching. We fished a variety of spots off shore, including some wrecks, reefs, rock piles, and other underwater structures that he'd had success with before. Like with any fishing trip, some spots were better than others. But Captain Bob made sure to help us keep bait on our lines and use techniques that would improve our chances of hooking them, and keeping them hooked. When the fish weren't biting as well as he thought they should be, he moved us on to another spot. And his First Mate was using other poles with lures and the bait fish we caught to try and hook other species of fish for us to reel in that weren't on the bottom where we were jigging. When it was all said and done, we'd caught lots of "exotic" fish - exotic from the perspective of being primarily a bass fisherman - including 25 keepers that were filleted for us to take home after our trip. And that's when we got one of the best tips from Captain Bob - he gave us the names of some of the local restaurants will cook your catch for you! It was an excellent trip, and we're already talking about coming back to fish with Captain Bob again next year!

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Response from Captain

March 13, 2026

Thank you so much for this wonderful review! We’re thrilled you had such a great morning. We work hard to communicate clearly, adjust to conditions, and keep everyone on the fish, so it means a lot to hear how much you appreciated our effort. We’re glad you enjoyed the dolphin sightings, the variety of spots offshore, and all the exciting catches—25 keepers is a fantastic day! And yes, having your fish cooked locally is one of the best perks of fishing here. We’d love to welcome you back next year for another great trip on the water. - Captain Bob

Jamie Cummings

5.0

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6 hr- offshore trolling w/ near

6 Hour – Offshore Trolling w/Near on October 14, 2025 • 2 adults

My husband and I booked the 6 hr- offshore trolling w/ near trip for our anniversary. We had a fantastic time. Captain Bob and his firstmate are very knowledgeable and friendly. They went above and beyond to put us on fish, they were always ready with new bait before we could get the lines out of the water. Our trip was everything we expected and more, we even got to see dolphins. They recommended a local restaurant that would cook our fish for us. From the gulf to our plates, it was incredible . We had the rest of our fish overnighted to our home. The kids are excited to eat the fish mom and dad caught. We are hooked and are looking forward to our next fishing trip with The Jig is Up.

A variety of freshly caught fish, including several Red Snapper and a few other species, displayed on a cleaning table at a fishing dock.

A meal featuring fried fish, fries, and coleslaw served on a plate, likely enjoyed after a fishing trip.

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Response from Captain

October 17, 2025

thank you so much for the kind words and the recommendation we enjoyed having you on board

Misty Prince

5.0

Verified

Despite the rain we had an awesome day!

5 Hour Trip – Nearshore Gulf on June 30, 2025 • 2 adults

We had a great time. Even tho the weather was not ideal and it rained a lot, they made sure we got to fish and were able to catch enough to keep. This was our first time out on a fishing charter trip. The boat and equipment was very clean and very well kept. They also explained everything well so we were able to understand what to do and how to catch fish. Captain Bob was great at trying to keep us on fish. First Mate Dylan and Captain Kevin kept our hooks baited and when they were busy Captain Bob would bait the hook to get us back in the water. Overall a great day, maybe next time the weather will be better, but would a 100 percent recommend these guys and go again, you won't be disappointed.

A variety of fish, including Snapper and Mackerel, displayed on a cleaning table at a fishing dock, showcasing a successful fishing trip.

An angler proudly displaying two large fish, likely Mackerel, at a dock after a fishing trip in rainy weather.

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Response from Captain

July 1, 2025

Misty you and hubby are definitely true fisherman. Not everyone can endure the rain and seas like you guys did. Thanks for the STARS and hope to see you again.

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3 Hour Seas the Day

FREE Cancellation 7 days notice

3 Hour Trip

starts at 8:30 AM

US $550