Join Sunshine Fishing Charters in the heart of the Florida Panhandle, and take advantage of the fantastic fishing opportunities on offer inshore or in the Gulf’s nearshore. Captain Jordan Nelson has been running fishing trips for over 20 years and he’ll help you land the fish of your dreams. Having been raised in the area, he’s the perfect guide for your day out.

You’ll be fishing out of a spacious 22’ Cape Horn center console boat, powered by a 225 HP Honda engine. The boat’s T-Top will provide shade from the sun, while its large casting area on the bow will give you plenty of room to hook your target fish. With a live bait tank on board as well as GPS, fishfinder, and a VHF radio, the boat is well equipped to put you on the fish and get you reeling ‘em in.

During your trip, you can fish the bays for Redfish and Trout or travel further out to fish for Red Snapper and Grouper in the Gulf. Capt. Jordan suggests sight fishing for Redfish along the beach, spinning for Red Snapper, and fly fishing for Trout, and he’s happy to lend a helping hand to any novice.

All the live bait and lures you will need are included in the price of the trip, as are rods, reels, and tackle. You just need to bring snacks and beverages you might want during the trip.

You’re guaranteed to find a family-friendly atmosphere, as well as a professional service to make sure you get the most out of your trip. Children of all ages are welcome and Capt. Jordan is determined to keep everyone entertained – even if they don’t like fishing.

Come and explore the prolific waters under the Floridian sun, and have fun with Sunshine Fishing Charters!



Select date to see available trips and rates:

  • Private trip
    Kids Trip
    FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
    2 Hour Trip, starts at 1:00 PM
    US $450
    A 2 hour trip revolved around getting the younger crowd into fishing. You'll just try to catch some smaller fish such as Catfish or Pinfish for youngsters 10 and under to get excited about fishing.
  • Private trip
    3 Hour Trip (AM)
    In demand! Last booked: 3 days ago
    FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
    3 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
    US $600
    Whether you're a keen angler with just a couple of spare hours, or you're a first-timer, this trip can appeal to you. You'll get to either fish the nearshore Gulf waters, or stay inshore and fish the bays. Expect to target Trout and Redfish inshore, while Red Snapper and Triggerfish could be on the menu further out, as well as many more.
  • Private trip
    3 Hour Trip (PM)
    FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
    3 Hour Trip, starts at 1:00 PM
    US $600
    Head out on the water in the afternoon hours to get some more sleep, and spend a few hours fishing. You'll get to either fish the nearshore Gulf waters, or stay inshore and fish the bays. Expect to target Trout and Redfish inshore, while Red Snapper and Triggerfish could be on the menu further out, as well as many more.
  • Private trip
    4 Hour Trip (AM)
    FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
    US $700
    Let your captain know what you like, as the Panhandle offers great inshore and nearshore fishing options. Fish the bays and bayous for shallow water fish, such as Trout and Redfish, or head just beyond the barrier to hunt for Triggerfish, Red Snappers, and more.
  • Private trip
    4 Hour Trip (PM)
    FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 1:00 PM
    US $700
    Come aboard for an unforgettable afternoon of fishing. Either bay fish for the likes of Trout, Redfish and more, or head to the nearshore waters of the Gulf to find Red Snapper, Triggerfish, and other species depending on the season.
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FAQs about Sunshine Fishing Charters

Sunshine Fishing Charters offers the following trips to customers:
  • US $450 per group - Kids Trip (2 hours)
  • US $600 per group - 3 Hour Trip (AM) (3 hours)
  • US $600 per group - 3 Hour Trip (PM) (3 hours)
  • US $700 per group - 4 Hour Trip (AM) (4 hours)
  • US $700 per group - 4 Hour Trip (PM) (4 hours)

When you book a trip with Sunshine Fishing Charters, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • GPS
  • Fishfinder
  • Live Bait Well
  • Wireless Trolling Motor
  • Ice Box

Trips booked with Sunshine Fishing Charters include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle
  • Live Bait
  • Catch cleaning & filleting
  • Fishing License

Sunshine Fishing Charters offers the following types of fishing:
  • Inshore Fishing
  • Nearshore Fishing
  • Offshore Fishing
  • Reef Fishing
  • Wreck Fishing
  • Flats Fishing
  • Backcountry Fishing

Sunshine Fishing Charters offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Light Tackle
  • Heavy Tackle
  • Bottom Fishing
  • Trolling
  • Spinning
  • Fly Fishing
  • Deep Sea Fishing

Top targeted fish species with Sunshine Fishing Charters include:
  • Amberjack
  • Cobia
  • Grouper (Gag)
  • King Mackerel (Kingfish)
  • Redfish
  • Sheepshead
  • Snapper (Mangrove)
  • Snapper (Red)
  • Snapper (Vermilion)
  • Spanish Mackerel
  • Spotted Seatrout
  • Triggerfish (Gray)

Meet the Captain

Jordan Nelson
Fort Walton Beach, Florida, United States
ID & license verified
158 Customer reviews
Response time 1 hour
Member since May 2016
Capt. Jordan was born and raised in Ft Walton Beach and has been fishing the area for over 20 years. He has fished inshore for Trout, Redfish, and other species as well as offshore for Snappers, Amberjack, and Groupers. Whether sight fishing for big bull Redfish along the beach, dropping light tackle and spinning rods for Red Snapper, or fly lining for Trout, Captain Jordan (a.k.a. Sunshine) always has fun and shares his joy of fishing with each and every client. Join Sunshine Fishing Charters for a few hours and you'll have a blast with Capt. Jordan.

About this listing

Targeted species

Amberjack Amberjack
Cobia Cobia
Grouper (Gag) Gag Grouper
King Mackerel (Kingfish) King Mackerel (Kingfish)

Boat specs

Cape Horn (Center console) originally built in 2000. Powered by a 225HP Honda engine, with a maximum cruising speed of 40 knots.

Length
22 ft
Capacity
4 persons

Types of fishing

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

Fishing techniques

Light Tackle
Heavy Tackle
Bottom Fishing
Trolling
Spinning
Fly Fishing
Deep Sea Fishing

Amenities

GPS
Fishfinder
Live Bait Well
Wireless Trolling Motor
Ice Box

Trip includes

Rods, reels & tackle
Live Bait
Catch cleaning & filleting
Fishing License

Cancellation policy

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.

Listing policies

Pickup not included
Transfer to/from departure site is not included in trip rates.
Child Friendly
You Keep Catch
Catch and Release Allowed

Payment

Pay online in full

Pay online in full through FishingBooker and save on credit card fees at the dock.

No additional fees.
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
When paying the remaining balance with a credit card, an additional 5% charge will apply.

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Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.9 / 5
out of 5 stars from 158 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (133)
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Half Day Trip with Captain Jordan
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Angler rating
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
98%
Friendly captain
100%
Recommend this charter
92%
Appropriate for children
96%
Satisfied with the boat
99%
Caught fish
92%
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Macey D.
Helena, AL
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
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5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Half day afternoon trip

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip (PM) on June 6, 2023
Captain Jordan was great and I highly recommend. Booked an afternoon trip to entertain some clients and we had an absolute...
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Mike B.
DeSoto, MO
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Half day with Captain Jordan

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip (PM) on September 8, 2023
First time deep sea fishing and my wife’s first time fishing EVER!  Jordan took the time to help her and was patient with...
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Brett G.
Whitby, ON
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Half Day Trip with Captain Jordan

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip (AM) on August 18, 2023
This was our 4th trip with Captain Jordan.  As always it was a great experience for myself and my kids.  Captain Jordan put...
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Joseph U.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Another fun day.

VERIFIED   NEW  4 Hour Trip (PM) on March 13, 2024
2nd year in a row and another fun day.
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Scott F.
Lawrenceburg, TN
Excellent
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Morning trip with Jordan

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip (AM) on May 26, 2023
This guy knows what he is doing. We had a great time and he exceeded our expectations.  We have been fishing Ft. Walton, Destin,...
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