Lindy Lou Charters 

5.0
(33 reviews)
 
State licensed
 Miracle Strip Parkway Southeast 1318, Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548, United States–

Lindy Lou Charters 

Fort Walton Beach, FL, United States
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22 ft
4
5.0
(33 reviews)

Hop aboard the Lindy Lou and see what fishing on the gorgeous Choctawhatchee Bay has to offer!

Species like Redfish, Speckled Trout, Mangrove Snapper, Black Drum, Sheepshead, Spanish Mackerel, King Mackerel (Kingfish), Tarpon, Bluefish, and more are in the cards if you come at the right time of year.  Captain Jason will let you know what he has been catching and what to expect.

Utilizing techniques from many different disciplines of fishing, Captain Jason will get you on the fish. Everything from trolling artificial baits to catching and using live bait to reel in a big one!

Families making a day of it will be glad to know that kids are welcome aboard! Children ages 6 and under must wear life vests, so find out if the appropriate size is available on board. And, you can't go wrong with snacks so that nobody gets cranky on an empty belly!

Your adventure begins aboard a 22' Cape Horn bay boat that can carry up to 6 passengers. You will see many places not often seen along the beautiful beaches. You will find fish all over from around docks of mansions to grass flats in the marsh. The scenery is just another part of the adventure.

Top-of-the-line Penn rods and reels are provided as well as any hooks and terminal tackle you will need to catch the targeted species.

The charter boat license covers your fishing license, so you can drive right over and come aboard without any hassle! Some fish have special regulations, including when you can keep them. Simply ask and your captain can tell you more about what fish have been biting or are in season.

Some essential items to bring with you are sunscreen, hat, sunglasses as well as any drinks or snacks you may want. Alcohol is allowed but glass is not permitted. A small cooler is acceptable as long as it is under 30qts.

Give yourself something to look forward to and book a trip with Lindy Lou Charters!

Hop aboard the Lindy Lou and see what fishing on the gorgeous Choctawhatchee Bay has to offer!

Species like Redfish, Speckled Trout, Mangrove Snapper, Black Drum, Sheepshead, Spanish Mackerel, King Mackerel (Kingfish), Tarpon, Bluefish, and more are in the cards if you come at the right time of year.  Captain Jason will let you know what he has been catching and what to expect.

Utilizing techniques from many different disciplines of fishing, Captain Jason will get you on the fish. Everything from trolling artificial baits to catching and using live bait to reel in a big one!

Families making a day of it will be glad to know that kids are welcome aboard! Children ages 6 and under must wear life vests, so find out if the appropriate size is available on board. And, you can't go wrong with snacks so that nobody gets cranky on an empty belly!

Your adventure begins aboard a 22' Cape Horn bay boat that can carry up to 6 passengers. You will see many places not often seen along the beautiful beaches. You will find fish all over from around docks of mansions to grass flats in the marsh. The scenery is just another part of the adventure.

Top-of-the-line Penn rods and reels are provided as well as any hooks and terminal tackle you will need to catch the targeted species.

The charter boat license covers your fishing license, so you can drive right over and come aboard without any hassle! Some fish have special regulations, including when you can keep them. Simply ask and your captain can tell you more about what fish have been biting or are in season.

Some essential items to bring with you are sunscreen, hat, sunglasses as well as any drinks or snacks you may want. Alcohol is allowed but glass is not permitted. A small cooler is acceptable as long as it is under 30qts.

Give yourself something to look forward to and book a trip with Lindy Lou Charters!

Jason Gimmestad
Captain
Jason Gimmestad
6 years of experience
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2 Hour Kids Fishing - Morning Trip
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
2 hour trip starts at 8:00 AM
Bluefish (Tailor)
Snapper (Mangrove)
Black Drum
Redfish
+8
US $400
Entire boat: up to 4 people
2 Hour Kids Fishing - Noon Trip
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
2 hour trip starts at 12:00 PM
Bluefish (Tailor)
Snapper (Mangrove)
Black Drum
Redfish
+2
US $400
Entire boat: up to 4 people
2 Hour Kids Fishing - Evening Trip
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
2 hour trip starts at 3:00 PM
Bluefish (Tailor)
Snapper (Mangrove)
Black Drum
Redfish
+2
US $400
Entire boat: up to 4 people
4 Hour Inshore Fishing Trip
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
4 hour trip multiple starting times (7:00 AM, 12:30 PM)
King Mackerel (Kingfish)
Tarpon
Bluefish (Tailor)
Snapper (Mangrove)
+5
US $700
Entire boat: up to 4 people
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Rating

5.0
33 reviews
5.0
Boat & equipment
5.0
Captain & crew
4.9
Fishing Experience

Anglers' gallery (36)

What anglers say

94%
Recommended
100%
Caught fish

Reviews (33)

  • Gabriel Robles
    Gabriel Robles
    us
    Texas, US
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified

    Tough Conditions to start, but great trip!

    4 Hour Trip – Inshore - 6:00 AM on July 6, 2026 • 4 adults • 2 children

    Captain Jason took us out in the Gulf for some Spanish and king mackerel, but the seas weren’t cooperating. Quickly pivoted and moved us inshore for some reds and drum action. Heard most of the other captains complaining about tough conditions, but captain Jason had us bouncing around from spot to spot. Ended up limiting out and then some! We will be back! Thanks captain Jason!

  • Arthur Watkins
    Arthur Watkins
    us
    Kentucky, US
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified

    Most fun fishing trip I’ve ever done.

    4 Hour Inshore Fishing Trip on June 17, 2026 • 4 adults

    Full experience, every aspect of ocean fishing. We got bait, fished multiple spots, and caught multiple species of fish. I can remember at least 5. Can’t really remember because everyone was so busy catching fish and the captain was attending to everyone and everything very efficiently. It was a blast.

  • Samuel Rees
    Samuel Rees
    us
    West Virginia, US
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified

    first trip for my 11 y ar old daughter

    2 Hour Kids Fishing - Evening Trip on July 29, 2026 • 3 adults • 2 children

    Jason was great he helped my daughter out and she had her first fish before my hook was even wet. he had us on several types of fish in a couple of different locations. highly recommend captain Jason

  • Chris Webery
    Chris Webery
    us
    Missouri, US
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified

    Great Charter!

    2 Hour Kids Fishing - Morning Trip on August 10, 2026 • 2 adults • 1 child

    Captain Jason did a great job! He is friendly, knowledgeable, easy to work with, and got us on fish quickly. If you’re in the Fort Walton Beach/Destin area, I highly recommend him!

  • Jimmy Rowell
    Jimmy Rowell
    us
    Alabama, US
    Member since 2026
    4.7
    Verified

    Had a great time

    4 Hour Trip – Inshore - 6:00 AM on July 1, 2026 • 4 adults

    Had a great time fishing with Capt Jason. Even though bait was scarce and the fishing wasn’t exactly on fire, he worked hard to find fish and was very knowledgeable and fun to fish with.

  • Danielle Butler
    Danielle Butler
    Repeat angler
    us
    Ohio, US
    Member since 2023
    8 trips
    5.0
    Verified

    Great Captain!

    4 Hour Inshore Fishing Trip on March 23, 2026 • 3 adults

    Had a great time with Captain Jason! We caught plenty of fish and enjoyed our time out with him. Highly recommend booking him if your in the area!

  • Richard Roberts
    Richard Roberts
    us
    South Dakota, US
    Member since 2025
    5.0
    Verified

    highly recommended

    2 Hour Kids Fishing - Noon Trip on December 26, 2025 • 3 adults

    Got 3 good legals. Jason was a friendly knowledgeable captain. It was an enjoyable trip!

  • Mallory Baker
    Mallory Baker
    us
    Arkansas, US
    Member since 2025
    5.0
    Verified

    Great fishing trip

    2 Hour Kids Fishing - Evening Trip on June 23, 2025 • 4 adults

    We had the best time. I have two teenagers. One loves to fish...the other doe not. Both my boys had a blast. My teen who did not want to fish ended up wanting to do another trip. He had so much fun. This captain was very knowledgeable and was patient with us. I would recommend to anyone.

  • Steve Tucker
    Steve Tucker
    us
    Georgia, US
    Member since 2024
    5.0
    Verified

    Function Over Fo4m - every time

    4 Hour Trip – Inshore - 7:00 AM on August 1, 2024 • 3 adults • 2 children

    Some charters are polish and smoke...Jason is effective and fun. A real guy that was well prepared and knows his business, while at the same time is just as kind, personable and professional as you could ever ask for. And we slayed the fish today. While other boats were looking for bait, we were catching fish. Well done Jason. Well done. Thank You!

  • Lindsay Russell
    Lindsay Russell
    us
    Kansas, US
    Member since 2024
    5.0
    Verified

    Amazing experience!!

    2 Hour Kids Fishing - Evening Trip on June 30, 2024 • 5 adults • 3 children

    We booked this fishing trip for the kids. They had an amazing time and loved catching fish constantly! Jason was a great captain. He interacted with kids and made sure they had a great experience!!

Rating

5.0
33 reviews
5.0
Boat & equipment
5.0
Captain & crew
4.9
Fishing Experience

Anglers' gallery (36)

What anglers say

94%
Recommended
100%
Caught fish

All reviews (33)

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Gabriel Robles
Gabriel Robles
us
Texas, US
Member since 2026
5.0
Verified
Tough Conditions to start, but great trip!
4 Hour Trip – Inshore - 6:00 AM on July 6, 2026 • 2 adults • 2 children

Captain Jason took us out in the Gulf for some Spanish and king mackerel, but the seas weren’t cooperating. Quickly pivoted and moved us inshore for some reds and drum action. Heard most of the other captains complaining about tough conditions, but captain Jason had us bouncing around from spot to spot. Ended up limiting out and then some! We will be back! Thanks captain Jason!

Reported catch:
Black Drum
Redfish
Spanish Mackerel
Arthur Watkins
Arthur Watkins
us
Kentucky, US
Member since 2026
5.0
Verified
Most fun fishing trip I’ve ever done.
4 Hour Inshore Fishing Trip on June 17, 2026 • 4 adults

Full experience, every aspect of ocean fishing. We got bait, fished multiple spots, and caught multiple species of fish. I can remember at least 5. Can’t really remember because everyone was so busy catching fish and the captain was attending to everyone and everything very efficiently. It was a blast.

Reported catch:
Bluefish (Tailor)
Speckled Trout
Tarpon
Redfish
+1
James Stephens
James Stephens
us
Ohio, US
Member since 2020
5.0
Verified
Lindy lou inshore
4 Hour Inshore Fishing Trip on July 31, 2026 • 1 adult • 2 children

Jason is a good captain and a nice guy. We caught some mangrove snappers and had them cooked at Harbor Docks in Destin which he recommended. I brought my 2 sons and they had a great time and the fish were delicious

Samuel Rees
Samuel Rees
us
West Virginia, US
Member since 2026
5.0
Verified
first trip for my 11 y ar old daughter
2 Hour Kids Fishing - Evening Trip on July 29, 2026 • 1 adult • 2 children

Jason was great he helped my daughter out and she had her first fish before my hook was even wet. he had us on several types of fish in a couple of different locations. highly recommend captain Jason

Reported catch:
Mangrove Snapper
Redfish
Chris Webery
Chris Webery
us
Missouri, US
Member since 2026
5.0
Verified
Great Charter!
2 Hour Kids Fishing - Morning Trip on August 10, 2026 • 1 adult • 1 child

Captain Jason did a great job! He is friendly, knowledgeable, easy to work with, and got us on fish quickly. If you’re in the Fort Walton Beach/Destin area, I highly recommend him!

Reported catch:
Mangrove Snapper
Gray Triggerfish

FAQs about Lindy Lou Charters

Lindy Lou Charters offers the following trips to customers:
  • US $400 per group, additional US $100 per person after 4 guests - 2 Hour Kids Fishing - Evening Trip (2 hours)
  • US $400 per group, additional US $100 per person after 4 guests - 2 Hour Kids Fishing - Morning Trip (2 hours)
  • US $400 per group, additional US $100 per person after 4 guests - 2 Hour Kids Fishing - Noon Trip (2 hours)
  • US $700 per group - 4 Hour Inshore Fishing Trip (4 hours)
  • US $700 per group - 4 Hour Inshore Fishing Trip - 12:30 PM (4 hours)
When you book a trip with Lindy Lou Charters, you can expect the following amenity onboard:
  • GPS
Trips booked with Lindy Lou Charters include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle
  • Live bait (Typically we have to find and catch live bait during the trip. Whether we catch them on rod and reel or the captain throws a net for them we have to have them. Afternoon trips often are able to use left over bait from the morning trip.)
  • Catch cleaning & filleting (All fish cleaning and freezer bags are included.)
  • Fishing license (The charter boat license on the boat covers everyone on the boat. )
Lindy Lou Charters offers the following types of fishing:
  • Inshore fishing
  • Nearshore fishing
  • Reef fishing
  • Wreck fishing
  • Flats fishing
Lindy Lou Charters offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Light tackle
  • Bottom fishing
  • Trolling
  • Spinning
Top targeted fish species with Lindy Lou Charters include:
  • Black Drum
  • Bluefish (Tailor)
  • King Mackerel (Kingfish)
  • Redfish
  • Sheepshead
  • Snapper (Mangrove)
  • Spanish Mackerel
  • Speckled Trout
  • Tarpon

Your captain

Jason Gimmestad
Jason Gimmestad
Fort Walton Beach, Florida, United States
1 Fishing Report
ID & license verified
33 Customer reviews
Typical response within an hour
Member since February 2024
Growing up in Atlanta, Georgia the focus for me was Largemouth Bass and Trout in the mountains. Once I moved to Florida in 2011 a whole new world opened up. Starting at the piers and wade-fishing the bay as much as possible I knew that fishing was my calling. Running charters allowed me to start dipping my toes into nearshore bottom fishing. While bringing a big Red Snapper to the boat is a special thing nothing beats a big Gator Trout. Those are by far my favorite fish to target. They were before I started guiding and they still are to this day.
Jason Gimmestad
Jason Gimmestad
Fully verified
1
reports
33
reviews
2024
member since
~1h
response
Growing up in Atlanta, Georgia the focus for me was Largemouth Bass and Trout in the mountains. Once I moved to Florida in 2011 a whole new world opened up. Starting at the piers and wade-fishing the bay as much as possible I knew that fishing was my calling. Running charters allowed me to start dipping my toes into nearshore bottom fishing. While bringing a big Red Snapper to the boat is a special thing nothing beats a big Gator Trout. Those are by far my favorite fish to target. They were before I started guiding and they still are to this day.

The fish you can target

Black Drum
Black Drum
Bluefish (Tailor)
Bluefish (Tailor)
King Mackerel (Kingfish)
King Mackerel (Kingfish)
Redfish
Redfish
Sheepshead
Sheepshead
Mangrove Snapper
Mangrove Snapper
Spanish Mackerel
Spanish Mackerel
Speckled Trout
Speckled Trout
Tarpon
Tarpon
Black Drum
Black Drum
Bluefish (Tailor)
Bluefish (Tailor)
King Mackerel (Kingfish)
King Mackerel (Kingfish)
Redfish
Redfish
Sheepshead
Sheepshead

Real catches by this captain

  • Great Charter!
    Chris W.
    Chris W.
  • first trip for my 11 y ar old daughter
    Samuel R.
    Samuel R.
  • Tough Conditions to start, but great trip!
    Gabriel R.
    Gabriel R.
  • Had a great time
    Jimmy R.
    Jimmy R.
  • Most fun fishing trip I’ve ever done.
    Arthur W.
    Arthur W.
  • Great Captain!
    Danielle B.
    Danielle B.
  • highly recommended
    Richard R.
    Richard R.
  • Awesome inshore trip!
    Garrett W.
    Garrett W.
  • Great fishing trip
    Mallory B.
    Mallory B.
  • Function Over Fo4m - every time
    Steve T.
    Steve T.

What is the boat like?

Boat image
Boat category
Center console boats
Capacity
4 persons
Boat length
22 ft
Year built
2004
Boat manufacturer
Cape Horn
Boat type
Center console
Engine model
Yamaha
Powered by
1 x 200HP

What kind of fishing will you do?

Inshore Fishing
Nearshore Fishing
Reef Fishing
Wreck Fishing
Flats Fishing

Which fishing techniques you can try

Light Tackle
Bottom Fishing
Trolling
Spinning

Which amenities are available onboard

GPS
What's included in the trip price
Rods, reels & tackle
Live bait
Typically we have to find and catch live bait during the trip. Whether we catch them on rod and reel or the captain throws a net for them we have to have them. Afternoon trips often are able to use left over bait from the morning trip.
Catch cleaning & filleting
All fish cleaning and freezer bags are included.
Fishing license
The charter boat license on the boat covers everyone on the boat.

How cancellations work

Free cancellation up to 3 days prior to trip
You can cancel or modify your booking up to 3 days before the trip date, free of charge. If you cancel or modify your booking later, or fail to show up, you'll forfeit 100% of what you've paid.
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What the listing policies are

Pickup included in price
Transfer from hotels or jetties in Fort Walton Beach to departure site is available and included in trip rates.
Child friendly
Kids are welcome to join on any trip. We do offer trips that cater to kids catching fish. The fish we catch on those trips are generally smaller so if you are wanting a more challenging quarry you're going to want a longer more serious trip.
You keep catch
Catch and release allowed

How you can pay

Book with 10% deposit, pay rest to captain
When the captain confirms your trip, FishingBooker charges your credit card a 10% deposit to guarantee your reservation.
The remaining balance is to be paid directly to the charter operator on or prior to your trip date in one of the following payment methods:
 Cash
 Visa
 Mastercard
 American Express
 PayPal
When paying the remaining balance with a credit card, an additional 5% charge will apply.

What’s biting in Fort Walton Beach right now

Black DrumBlack Drum
King Mackerel (Kingfish)King Mackerel (Kingfish)
RedfishRedfish
SheepsheadSheepshead
Snapper (Mangrove)Snapper (Mangrove)
Spanish MackerelSpanish Mackerel
Speckled TroutSpeckled Trout
TarponTarpon

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