Old Bayou Charters 

5.0/5 (2 reviews)
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Veteran Owned
 410 Cobia Avenue, Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548, United States

Old Bayou Charters 

Fort Walton Beach, FL, United States
18 ft
3
5.0/5 (2 reviews)

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Captain Loy welcomes you aboard Old Bayou Charters for an unforgettable day of fishing in the beautiful Choctawhatchee Bay! Get ready to battle Bull Redfish — some of the hardest-fighting fish pound-for-pound thanks to their size and strength.

You’ll fish aboard an 18' Lowe center console, fully equipped with rods, reels, tackle, lures, live bait, and a cooler stocked with ice and water. Trips accommodate up to 3 guests and include your fishing license, so all you need to bring is your sense of adventure.

Captain Loy Williams is a Fort Walton Beach native and combat veteran with a lifetime of outdoorsmanship in Northwest Florida. His local knowledge and passion for the water ensure a safe, exciting, and memorable trip for anglers of all levels.

Old Bayou Charters is kid-friendly, making it a perfect experience for families. Child-sized life vests are available—just ask ahead of time. Guests are welcome to bring snacks and drinks (alcohol is allowed in moderation, just no glass bottles). Please note that some fish may need to be released due to local regulations.

Join Old Bayou Charters for a day of great fishing, coastal beauty, and local hospitality—where every trip feels like fishing with an old friend.

Captain Loy welcomes you aboard Old Bayou Charters for an unforgettable day of fishing in the beautiful Choctawhatchee Bay! Get ready to battle Bull Redfish — some of the hardest-fighting fish pound-for-pound thanks to their size and strength.

You’ll fish aboard an 18' Lowe center console, fully equipped with rods, reels, tackle, lures, live bait, and a cooler stocked with ice and water. Trips accommodate up to 3 guests and include your fishing license, so all you need to bring is your sense of adventure.

Captain Loy Williams is a Fort Walton Beach native and combat veteran with a lifetime of outdoorsmanship in Northwest Florida. His local knowledge and passion for the water ensure a safe, exciting, and memorable trip for anglers of all levels.

Old Bayou Charters is kid-friendly, making it a perfect experience for families. Child-sized life vests are available—just ask ahead of time. Guests are welcome to bring snacks and drinks (alcohol is allowed in moderation, just no glass bottles). Please note that some fish may need to be released due to local regulations.

Join Old Bayou Charters for a day of great fishing, coastal beauty, and local hospitality—where every trip feels like fishing with an old friend.

Loy Williams
Captain
Loy Williams

Trip availability and prices

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Half Day Trip (AM)
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
8 hour trip starts at 8:00 AM
Seasonal trip
Mar 1 - Nov 30 (Sat, Sun)
Black Drum
Redfish
US $450
Entire boat: up to 3 people
Half Day Trip (PM)
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
6 hour trip starts at 4:00 PM
Seasonal trip
Mar 1 - Nov 30
Black Drum
Redfish
US $450
Entire boat: up to 3 people
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5.0
2 reviews
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Boat & equipment
5.0
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5.0
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Robert Tweed
Robert Tweed
us
Texas, US
Member since 2026
5.0
Verified
Unforgettable Fishing Adventure!
Half Day Trip (AM) on May 16, 20263 adults

Had an awesome fishing trip! Loy was knowledgeable, easygoing, and put us on schools of reds all day. Scenary was beautiful, and the overall experience was top notch from start to finish. Whether you’re experienced or just getting started, this trip was a blast. Highly recommend for anyone looking for a fun and successful day on the water!

Reported catch:
Redfish
Casey Schwartze
Casey Schwartze
Repeat angler
us
Missouri, US
Member since 2020
6 trips
5.0
Verified
New
August fishing trip
AM 6 on August 6, 20263 adults

Reported catch:
Black Drum

FAQs about Old Bayou Charters

Old Bayou Charters offers the following trips to customers:
  • US $450 per group - Half Day Trip (AM) (8 hours)
  • US $450 per group - Half Day Trip (PM) (6 hours)
When you book a trip with Old Bayou Charters, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • GPS
  • Fishfinder
  • Live bait well
  • Wireless trolling motor
  • Ice box
Trips booked with Old Bayou Charters include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle
  • Live bait
  • Lures
  • Catch cleaning & filleting
  • Fishing license
Old Bayou Charters offers the following types of fishing:
  • Inshore fishing
  • Nearshore fishing
Old Bayou Charters offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Light tackle
  • Heavy tackle
Top targeted fish species with Old Bayou Charters include:
  • Black Drum
  • Redfish

Your captain

Loy Williams
Loy Williams
Loy Williams

Fort Walton Beach, Florida, United States

1 Fishing Report
2 Customer reviews
Typical response within 14 hours
Member since October 2025

Benefit from Capt. Loy's extensive knowledge of the local fishing areas and ensure a memorable fishing trip for your group in Fort Walton Beach. Explore these waters teeming with Black Drum and Redfish under Loy's expert guidance. The only way to learn is to join them on the water.

1 Fishing Report
2 Customer reviews
Typical response within 14 hours
Member since October 2025

Benefit from Capt. Loy's extensive knowledge of the local fishing areas and ensure a memorable fishing trip for your group in Fort Walton Beach. Explore these waters teeming with Black Drum and Redfish under Loy's expert guidance. The only way to learn is to join them on the water.

The fish you can target

Black Drum
Black Drum
Redfish
Redfish
Black Drum
Black Drum
Redfish
Redfish

Real catches by this captain

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What is the boat like?

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Boat category
Center console boats
Capacity
3 persons
Boat length
18 ft
Year built
2020
Boat manufacturer
Lowe
Boat type
Center console
Engine model
Mercury
Powered by
1 x 90HP
Max cruising speed
30 knots

What kind of fishing will you do?

Inshore Fishing
Nearshore Fishing

Which fishing techniques you can try

Light Tackle
Heavy Tackle

Which amenities are available onboard

GPS
Fishfinder
Live bait well
Wireless trolling motor
Ice box
What's included in the trip price
Rods, reels & tackle
Live bait
Lures
Catch cleaning & filleting
Fishing license

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 included in price

Transfer from hotels or jetties in Fort Walton Beach to departure site is available and included in trip rates.
Child friendly
You keep catch
Catch and release allowed

How you can pay

Book with 20% deposit, pay rest to captain

When the captain confirms your trip, FishingBooker charges your credit card a 20% 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 2% charge will apply.

What’s biting in Fort Walton Beach right now

Black DrumBlack Drum
RedfishRedfish

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