Tradition Fishing Charters – 24' 

4.9
(122 reviews)
 13506 Perdido Key Drive, Pensacola, FL 32507, United States–

Tradition Fishing Charters – 24' 

Pensacola, FL, United States
–
24 ft
6
4.9
(122 reviews)

Tradition Fishing Charters really does make the most of their location at the west of the Panhandle. With the nearby wealth of flats, inlets, and bayous, there's always the option of exceptional inshore fishing. It also won't take long to get offshore and to be at one with the sea, so captains of Tradition Fishing Charters invite you out to catch some excellent game fish, too. From Perdido Key itself, they know these waters better than anybody.

Riding a 24' Kenner center console, you'll be in complete comfort throughout your journey. The boat is powered by a 200 HP Suzuki engine and comes equipped with GPS and fishfinder, to make sure you're on the fish as soon as possible. For shallower waters, the wireless trolling motor will ensure that you can sneak up on the undisturbed fish and catch sight of them to reel 'em in.

You'll target a range of species, including Redfish, Sheepshead, Flounder, and Speckled Trout inshore; while Cobia, Red Snapper, King Mackerel, and Spanish Mackerel are the order of the day offshore. Trips include rods, reels, tackle, live bait, and lures to make sure you're prepared for a catch. Try your hand at spinning, jigging, popping, or even trolling! The crew will clean and fillet your catch for you to take home for lunch or dinner.

No matter if you're a hardcore experienced tournament angler, a complete novice, or just looking to entertain the kids, Tradition Fishing Charters will provide an enjoyable experience on the water for all. They love nothing more than helping people make their first catch, so don't hesitate to ask them.

Tradition Fishing Charters has several boats in their fleet, click Capt. Miles' profile to see his other vessels and book the one you like best!

Tradition Fishing Charters really does make the most of their location at the west of the Panhandle. With the nearby wealth of flats, inlets, and bayous, there's always the option of exceptional inshore fishing. It also won't take long to get offshore and to be at one with the sea, so captains of Tradition Fishing Charters invite you out to catch some excellent game fish, too. From Perdido Key itself, they know these waters better than anybody.

Riding a 24' Kenner center console, you'll be in complete comfort throughout your journey. The boat is powered by a 200 HP Suzuki engine and comes equipped with GPS and fishfinder, to make sure you're on the fish as soon as possible. For shallower waters, the wireless trolling motor will ensure that you can sneak up on the undisturbed fish and catch sight of them to reel 'em in.

You'll target a range of species, including Redfish, Sheepshead, Flounder, and Speckled Trout inshore; while Cobia, Red Snapper, King Mackerel, and Spanish Mackerel are the order of the day offshore. Trips include rods, reels, tackle, live bait, and lures to make sure you're prepared for a catch. Try your hand at spinning, jigging, popping, or even trolling! The crew will clean and fillet your catch for you to take home for lunch or dinner.

No matter if you're a hardcore experienced tournament angler, a complete novice, or just looking to entertain the kids, Tradition Fishing Charters will provide an enjoyable experience on the water for all. They love nothing more than helping people make their first catch, so don't hesitate to ask them.

Tradition Fishing Charters has several boats in their fleet, click Capt. Miles' profile to see his other vessels and book the one you like best!

Tradition Fishing Charters
Charter Operator
Tradition Fishing Charters
12 years of experience

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Group Size
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2 Hour Trip – Inshore (AM)
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
2 hour trip starts at 1:00 PM
Snapper (Red)
Snapper (Mangrove)
Redfish
Spanish Mackerel
+3
US $375
Entire boat: up to 4 people
3 Hour Trip – Inshore (AM)
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
3 hour trip starts at 7:00 AM
Bluefish (Tailor)
Snapper (Mangrove)
Redfish
Ladyfish
+4
US $450
Entire boat: up to 4 people
4 Hour Trip – Inshore (AM)
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
4 hour trip starts at 7:00 AM
King Mackerel (Kingfish)
Snapper (Red)
Bluefish (Tailor)
Snapper (Mangrove)
+8
US $600
Entire boat: up to 4 people

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Rating

4.9
122 reviews
4.8
Boat & equipment
4.9
Captain & crew
4.8
Fishing Experience

Anglers' gallery (145)

What anglers say

95%
Great experience
98%
Family friendly
100%
Friendly captain
99%
Good boat
93%
Recommended
88%
Caught fish

All reviews (122)

Frequently mentioned
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Jeremy Baker
Jeremy Baker
us
Ohio, US
Member since 2025
5.0
Verified
fantastic trip
4 Hour Trip – Inshore (AM) on June 30, 2026 • 3 adults • 1 child

captain james had us on fish right off the bat. had 3 fish in first 4 casts. caught keeper pompano, trout and mangrove snapper. had a blast catching even the smaller troat, skipjack and a few different catfish. captain james even stopped on our way in so my daughter could watch the dolphins on the bay. captain james was very interactive with my 10 year old daughter and was like a fishing buddy to us 2 adults on the boat. we all had a great time, having fish to eat was just a bonus.

Reported catch:
Mangrove Snapper
Ladyfish
Speckled Trout
Laura Emmons
Laura Emmons
us
Louisiana, US
Member since 2026
5.0
Verified
10/10 would recommend!
3 Hour Trip – Inshore (AM) on June 3, 2026 • 3 adults • 1 child

Sent my son for his 10th birthday who loves to fish with his grandpa and uncle and had the best time! They caught red and black snapper and Captain James went above and beyond to make it happen despite the weather and choppy waters. Would definitely book again next time!

Reported catch:
Redfish
Greg Bartram
Greg Bartram
us
Tennessee, US
Member since 2026
5.0
Verified
New
great day. had a blast.
3 Hour Trip – Inshore (AM) on October 14, 2026 • 3 adults • 2 children

Captain James was fantastic. We will definitely book with him when we return again.

Reported catch:
Redfish
Saul Petty
Saul Petty
us
Texas, US
Member since 2026
5.0
Verified
Great day on the water
2 Hour Trip – Inshore (AM) on July 25, 2026 • 2 adults

Captain James did an excellent job. We went at a hard time on a Saturday with a lot of boat traffic and late afternoon. We still came home with some fish for the grill. Had a great time! We will definitely go again when we come to Florida.

Reported catch:
Mangrove Snapper
Redfish
Robert Ristimaki
Robert Ristimaki
us
Ohio, US
Member since 2026
5.0
Verified
Awesome Experience
2 Hour Trip – Inshore (AM) on August 11, 2026 • 2 adults

Captain Mike took us out for a short 2hr inland charter. First charter we ever had done. Will try to book a longer trip with him on our next visit. Caught probably 10 fish in a 2 hr trip

FAQs about Tradition Fishing Charters – 24'

Tradition Fishing Charters – 24' offers the following trips to customers:
  • US $375 per group, additional US $50 per person after 4 guests - 2 Hour Trip – Inshore (AM) (2 hours)
  • US $450 per group, additional US $50 per person after 4 guests - 3 Hour Trip – Inshore (AM) (3 hours)
  • US $600 per group, additional US $50 per person after 4 guests - 4 Hour Trip – Inshore (AM) (4 hours)
When you book a trip with Tradition Fishing Charters – 24', you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • GPS
  • Fishfinder
  • Live bait well
  • Multimedia system Bluetooth Stereo
  • Wireless trolling motor
  • Ice box with ice
Trips booked with Tradition Fishing Charters – 24' include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle
  • Live bait (Live is included in the price. Some trips we buy it and some trips we catch it. Most trips we have some type of live bait. Please discuss this with your captain. )
  • Lures
  • Catch cleaning & filleting (We do not charge extra for fish cleaning. Most folks give gratuity if they have a good time to show appreciation for our hard work and fish cleaning. )
  • Fishing license (We have a license that covers everyone on board. It is included in the price of the trip. )
Tradition Fishing Charters – 24' offers the following types of fishing:
  • Inshore fishing
  • Nearshore fishing
  • Offshore fishing (It depends on the length of the trip and time of year. Typically 5-20 miles on our offshore trips )
  • Reef fishing
  • Wreck fishing
  • Flats fishing
Tradition Fishing Charters – 24' offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Light tackle
  • Heavy tackle
  • Bottom fishing
  • Trolling
  • Spinning
  • Jigging
  • Popping
  • Drift fishing
  • Deep sea fishing
Top targeted fish species with Tradition Fishing Charters – 24' include:
  • Flounder
  • Grouper (Gag)
  • King Mackerel (Kingfish)
  • Redfish
  • Shark (Blacktip)
  • Sheepshead
  • Snapper (Mangrove)
  • Snapper (Red)
  • Snapper (Vermilion)
  • Spanish Mackerel
  • Speckled Trout
  • Triggerfish (Gray)

Your operator

Tradition Fishing Charters
Tradition Fishing Charters
Pensacola, Florida, United States
3 Fishing Reports
194 Customer reviews
Typical response within 2 hours
Member since April 2016
Tradition Fishing Charters was started out of a lifelong passion for deep sea and inshore fishing by Captain Miles Howell. Capt Miles loves to share the awesome experience of making memories on the water. Now as an expanded family charter fishing business with Capt. Willie, Capt. Mike, Capt. David, and Capt. James, this team offers a wide variety of fishing options that are sure to please! Mark your calendars. Triggerfish Opens March 1* Red Snapper Opens June 1* *Seasons can change last minutes due to local and federal regulations. Please contact us to double check and make sure certain fish are in season if you are looking to catch something specific.
Our Team
James  S.
James S.
Captain
Miles  H.
Miles H.
Captain
Mike M.
Mike M.
Captain
Tradition Fishing Charters
Tradition Fishing Charters
3
reports
194
reviews
2016
member since
~2h
response
Tradition Fishing Charters was started out of a lifelong passion for deep sea and inshore fishing by Captain Miles Howell. Capt Miles loves to share the awesome experience of making memories on the water. Now as an expanded family charter fishing business with Capt. Willie, Capt. Mike, Capt. David, and Capt. James, this team offers a wide variety of fishing options that are sure to please! Mark your calendars. Triggerfish Opens March 1* Red Snapper Opens June 1* *Seasons can change last minutes due to local and federal regulations. Please contact us to double check and make sure certain fish are in season if you are looking to catch something specific.
The crew
James  S.
James S.
Captain
Miles  H.
Miles H.
Captain
Mike M.
Mike M.
Captain

The fish you can target

Flounder
Flounder
Gag Grouper
Gag Grouper
King Mackerel (Kingfish)
King Mackerel (Kingfish)
Redfish
Redfish
Blacktip Shark
Blacktip Shark
Sheepshead
Sheepshead
Mangrove Snapper
Mangrove Snapper
Red Snapper
Red Snapper
Vermilion Snapper
Vermilion Snapper
Spanish Mackerel
Spanish Mackerel
Speckled Trout
Speckled Trout
Gray Triggerfish
Gray Triggerfish
Flounder
Flounder
Gag Grouper
Gag Grouper
King Mackerel (Kingfish)
King Mackerel (Kingfish)
Redfish
Redfish
Blacktip Shark
Blacktip Shark

Real catches by this captain

  • Two anglers pose with a king mackerel while additional fish are arranged on a dockside display table at a Gulf Coast fishing charter facility.
    Fish 1
    Spanish Mackerel
    Matt J.
    Matt J.
    CaptIain James took us to his favorite spot! We saw plenty of sealife along with some great catch.
  • A young angler actively reeling in a catch while fishing on a boat in open waters, showcasing the excitement of the fishing experience.
    Fish 1
    Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
    Amy R.
    Amy R.
  • A fisherman filleting a catch at a cleaning station, showcasing several fish including a flounder and a trout, in a scenic dockside environment.
    Amanda D.
    Amanda D.
    Captain James was wonderful with first-time visitors and so informative! The only thing we’d suggest is making the tour a bit longer!
  • A young angler reeling in two Spanish Mackerel while fishing on a charter boat, showcasing the excitement of a successful catch.
    Fish 1
    Spanish Mackerel
    Jill D.
    Jill D.
    this was a nice boat ride. the captain was knowledgeable of the area and tried to find us fish. he brought in a couple of fish trolling. we did get a couple of casts out, but really only got about 10-15 minutes of individual fishing and none of the six of us caught anything. it was only a 2 hour tour and it was quite windy when we went which may have altered the typical experience.
  • Young angler proudly holding a spotted seatrout aboard a small center-console fishing boat.
    Fish 1
    Speckled Trout
    Jeremy B.
    Jeremy B.
    captain james had us on fish right off the bat. had 3 fish in first 4 casts. caught keeper pompano, trout and mangrove snapper. had a blast catching even the smaller troat, skipjack and a few different catfish. captain james even stopped on our way in so my daughter could watch the dolphins on the bay. captain james was very interactive with my 10 year old daughter and was like a fishing buddy to us 2 adults on the boat. we all had a great time, having fish to eat was just a bonus.
  • Group of anglers posing behind a large display of red snapper arranged on ice at a dockside fillet table.
    Fish 1
    Vermilion Snapper
    Deanna M.
    Deanna M.
    We had a great time on our trip. The Angler was super friendly ans helpful. We are definitely doing this again. We caught a lot of fish wirh Captain Mike!
  • A display of neatly arranged Black Drum fish on a cleaning table at a fishing dock, with anglers in the background.
    Fish 1
    Sheepshead
    Siobhan M.
    Siobhan M.
    Capt. James was fantastic! He knew just where to go to get the fish on. We all got a chance to reel in a nice fish and even got enough to keep for a few dinners. I feel this is the perfect trip for any age, any skill, as he could not be friendlier or more helpful to my family. Just bring snacks and a cooler for your catch!
  • Two anglers proudly displaying a large fish on a boat, enjoying a successful day of fishing.
    Fish 1
    Black Drum
    Amanda D.
    Amanda D.
    We had a great day with Captain James. Took us to great spots!
  • A spotted Spanish mackerel rests on ice inside an open blue cooler aboard a fishing boat.
    Fish 1
    Spanish Mackerel
    John R.
    John R.
    We had a great time with Captain James. He was very knowledgeable and helpful with our kids. Although we only caught a couple, we all had a very fun time. For some reason the bite wasn’t as fruitful as we anticipated but we still enjoyed our time and will book again.
  • A variety of fish, including Spanish Mackerel, are laid out on a cleaning table at a dock, showcasing the day's catch after a successful fishing trip.
    Fish 1
    Spanish Mackerel
    Greg G.
    Greg G.
    James met us exactly when he said he would, took us straight to the “hot spot” and we were catching Spanish Mackerel with every cast, as soon as the line hit the water! We hauled the fish back, he cleaned and bagged them for us and took pics with us. Absolutely great experience!

What is the boat like?

Boat image
Boat category
Center console boats
Capacity
6 persons
Boat length
24 ft
Year built
2001
Restored in
2019
Boat manufacturer
Kenner
Boat type
Center console
Engine model
Suzuki
Powered by
1 x 200HP
Max cruising speed
40 knots

What kind of fishing will you do?

Inshore Fishing
Nearshore Fishing
Offshore Fishing
Reef Fishing
Wreck Fishing
Flats Fishing

Which fishing techniques you can try

Light Tackle
Heavy Tackle
Bottom Fishing
Trolling
Spinning
Jigging
Popping
Drift Fishing
Deep Sea Fishing

Which amenities are available onboard

GPS
Fishfinder
Live bait well
Multimedia system
Bluetooth Stereo
Wireless trolling motor
Ice box
with ice
What's included in the trip price
Rods, reels & tackle
Live bait
Live is included in the price. Some trips we buy it and some trips we catch it. Most trips we have some type of live bait. Please discuss this with your captain.
Lures
Catch cleaning & filleting
We do not charge extra for fish cleaning. Most folks give gratuity if they have a good time to show appreciation for our hard work and fish cleaning.
Fishing license
We have a license that covers everyone on board. It is included in the price of the trip.

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.
More details

What the listing policies are

Pickup not included
Transfer to/from departure site is not included in trip rates.
Child friendly
There are no age limits on kids. I always say 'You know your kids temperament and patience better than I do'. So feel free to discuss how the day might go with your Capt so you know how to prepare you and your children for the day.
You keep catch
Catch and release allowed

How you can pay

Book with 15% deposit, pay rest to captain
When the captain confirms your trip, FishingBooker charges your credit card a 15% 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
When paying the remaining balance with a credit card, an additional 3% charge will apply.

What’s biting in Pensacola right now

FlounderFlounder
Grouper (Gag)Grouper (Gag)
King Mackerel (Kingfish)King Mackerel (Kingfish)
RedfishRedfish
Shark (Blacktip)Shark (Blacktip)
SheepsheadSheepshead
Snapper (Mangrove)Snapper (Mangrove)
Snapper (Red)Snapper (Red)
Snapper (Vermilion)Snapper (Vermilion)
Spanish MackerelSpanish Mackerel
Speckled TroutSpeckled Trout
Triggerfish (Gray)Triggerfish (Gray)

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