East Pass Inshore Charters 

4.8/5 (799 reviews)
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State licensed
 66 Harbor Boulevard, Destin, FL 32541, United States

East Pass Inshore Charters 

Up to 9 miles
Destin, FL, United States
23 ft
6
4.8/5 (799 reviews)
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East Pass Inshore Charters is a locally owned and operated business, offering private fishing charters out of Destin, FL. Capt. Jonathan Goodhart is fort Walton beach native has fished the local waters for over 25 years and always wants to make your fishing experience as fun and memorable as possible. Whether you're a beginner or a more experienced angler, you'll have a day to remember with EPICharters. Capt. Jonathan is also very good with kids and always tries his best for every kid to get a chance at catching the fish of their dreams when given the opportunity.

Each trip consists of fun action-packed fishing on a Cape Horn fishing boat that is a 23' center console, powered by a 300 HP Suzuki engine and accommodating up to 6 guests. It features life jackets, GPS, a fishfinder, a live bait tank, an ice-box for your catch, a cooler to keep drinks and snacks cold, along with a trolling motor which allows you to fish more difficult spots around surrounding bridges and structure.

Capt. Jonathan is very familiar with the local waters always puts 100% effort in trying to make your day on the water a great one. They typically are fishing in the bayous and bay flats along with gulf trips when the weather is nice. The bay areas consist of fish like Redfish, Spanish mackerel, Bluefish, Speckled Trout, and an occasional Flounder. While fishing in the gulf when the weather permits you can target Vermillion and Red Snapper, Kingfish, Triggerfish, Grouper, Amberjack, and sometimes even a Shark!

The EPICharters crew provides you with everything you need… rods, reels, and tackle, as well as live bait when fishing techniques require it. Along with everything to fish they also include fishing licenses for everyone on the charter so your only worry is what to eat and drink while spending your day on the water. capt Jonathan will crew also clean and fillet your catch once back at the dock and have it ready to cook!

Book a trip with EPICharters today and come explore these beautif

East Pass Inshore Charters is a locally owned and operated business, offering private fishing charters out of Destin, FL. Capt. Jonathan Goodhart is fort Walton beach native has fished the local waters for over 25 years and always wants to make your fishing experience as fun and memorable as possible. Whether you're a beginner or a more experienced angler, you'll have a day to remember with EPICharters. Capt. Jonathan is also very good with kids and always tries his best for every kid to get a chance at catching the fish of their dreams when given the opportunity.

Each trip consists of fun action-packed fishing on a Cape Horn fishing boat that is a 23' center console, powered by a 300 HP Suzuki engine and accommodating up to 6 guests. It features life jackets, GPS, a fishfinder, a live bait tank, an ice-box for your catch, a cooler to keep drinks and snacks cold, along with a trolling motor which allows you to fish more difficult spots around surrounding bridges and structure.

Capt. Jonathan is very familiar with the local waters always puts 100% effort in trying to make your day on the water a great one. They typically are fishing in the bayous and bay flats along with gulf trips when the weather is nice. The bay areas consist of fish like Redfish, Spanish mackerel, Bluefish, Speckled Trout, and an occasional Flounder. While fishing in the gulf when the weather permits you can target Vermillion and Red Snapper, Kingfish, Triggerfish, Grouper, Amberjack, and sometimes even a Shark!

The EPICharters crew provides you with everything you need… rods, reels, and tackle, as well as live bait when fishing techniques require it. Along with everything to fish they also include fishing licenses for everyone on the charter so your only worry is what to eat and drink while spending your day on the water. capt Jonathan will crew also clean and fillet your catch once back at the dock and have it ready to cook!

Book a trip with EPICharters today and come explore these beautif

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4.8
799 reviews
4.8
Boat & equipment
4.8
Captain & crew
4.8
Fishing Experience

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What anglers say

94%
Great experience
95%
Family friendly
98%
Friendly captain
99%
Good boat
95%
Recommended
91%
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Megan Koepnick
Megan Koepnick
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Michigan, US
Member since 2026
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Charter fishing Spring Break 2026
3 Hour Trip – Spring - 12:00 PM on April 2, 20264 adults2 children
We spent Spring Break 2026 in Destin for my son’s senior year. He really wanted to go deep sea fishing so we booked a 3hr trip with Capt Jonathan. The gulf was too rough to go out deep sea fishing but Captain Jonathan offered to give us our money back or said we could still go fishing in the bay; who knows when we would get a chance to go salt water fishing again so we opted to still go fishing. Captain Jonathan was friendly, knowledgeable and everyone caught fish! He cleaned and filleted the fish and recommended a great restaurant that will cook the fish for us. We enjoyed our afternoon with Captain Jonathan and would highly recommend booking a charter trip with him!
Reported catch:
Mangrove Snapper
Spanish Mackerel
Larry Brom
Larry Brom
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Texas, US
Member since 2026
0
5.0
Verified
New
Good trip
3 Hour Trip – Summer - 12:00 PM on June 2, 20264 adults
The fish weren’t biting that day but we tried a bunch of spots and my kids and nephew caught a few decent ones and they had a blast for their first time charter fishing so I was pleased and the captain was a nice guy and was on the spot baiting their hook and casting for them which was cool. I was there just to watch them have fun! I would use the guy again for sure.
Jessica Willems
Jessica Willems
Repeat angler
us
Minnesota, US
Member since 2023
3 trips
1
5.0
Verified
Hamds down, best fishing trip ever!!
3 Hour Trip – Spring - 12:00 PM on March 27, 20262 adults2 children
We went out for the three hour afternoon trip and were on fish the entire time. Four of us went and one of us was always on a fish. we caught red snapper, mangrove snapper, venitian snapper, sand perch, trigger fish and some other fish I didn’t pay much attention to. It was to hard take pictures, video and reel in a fish all at the same time. I would HIGHLY recommend Jonathan to anyone visiting the Destin area. He was incredibly helpful and had us on fish the entire three hours.
Reported catch:
Red Snapper
Vermilion Snapper
Chris Barnes
Chris Barnes
Repeat angler
us
Ohio, US
Member since 2023
2 trips
0
5.0
Verified
4 Hour Trip (AM) –Summer
4 Hour Trip – Summer - 6:00 AM on July 30, 20251 adult1 child
We had an awesome day on the water with Captain Jonathan! From the moment we left the dock, he worked hard to keep us on the fish and he delivered big time. The action was steady all day, and you could tell he really knew the area and how to read the water. What really stood out, though, was how great he was with my nine-year-old. Patient, encouraging, and always making sure he was involved and having fun. It made the trip even more memorable for all of us. Captain Jonathan was professional, friendly, and made sure everyone had a great time, whether we were seasoned anglers or just out for fun. We’d definitely book with him again and highly recommend his charter to anyone looking for a top-notch fishing experience!
Craig Lucca
Craig Lucca
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New York, US
Member since 2026
0
5.0
Verified
a day my kids wont forget!
3 Hour Trip (PM) Spring on March 24, 20262 adults2 children
capt Jonathan was great. my son has been trying to catch a fish for months. we booked this trip so he’d finally catch something. i explained to Jonathan i didnt care so much what we caught, but that our 6 year old would catch something. well he disnt dissapoint no sooner did my son catch fish number 1 the he caught #2 then 3 then more. we had a blast ans im looking forward to another trip in June. highly reccomend

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US $450
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US $575
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4.8
799 reviews
4.8
Boat & equipment
4.8
Captain & crew
4.8
Fishing Experience

Anglers' gallery (665)

What anglers say

94%
Great experience
95%
Family friendly
98%
Friendly captain
99%
Good boat
95%
Recommended
91%
Caught fish

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Megan Koepnick
Megan Koepnick
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Michigan, US
Member since 2026
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5.0
Verified
Charter fishing Spring Break 2026
3 Hour Trip – Spring - 12:00 PM on April 2, 20264 adults2 children
We spent Spring Break 2026 in Destin for my son’s senior year. He really wanted to go deep sea fishing so we booked a 3hr trip with Capt Jonathan. The gulf was too rough to go out deep sea fishing but Captain Jonathan offered to give us our money back or said we could still go fishing in the bay; who knows when we would get a chance to go salt water fishing again so we opted to still go fishing. Captain Jonathan was friendly, knowledgeable and everyone caught fish! He cleaned and filleted the fish and recommended a great restaurant that will cook the fish for us. We enjoyed our afternoon with Captain Jonathan and would highly recommend booking a charter trip with him!
Reported catch:
Mangrove Snapper
Spanish Mackerel
Larry Brom
Larry Brom
us
Texas, US
Member since 2026
0
5.0
Verified
New
Good trip
3 Hour Trip – Summer - 12:00 PM on June 2, 20264 adults
The fish weren’t biting that day but we tried a bunch of spots and my kids and nephew caught a few decent ones and they had a blast for their first time charter fishing so I was pleased and the captain was a nice guy and was on the spot baiting their hook and casting for them which was cool. I was there just to watch them have fun! I would use the guy again for sure.
Jessica Willems
Jessica Willems
Repeat angler
us
Minnesota, US
Member since 2023
3 trips
1
5.0
Verified
Hamds down, best fishing trip ever!!
3 Hour Trip – Spring - 12:00 PM on March 27, 20262 adults2 children
We went out for the three hour afternoon trip and were on fish the entire time. Four of us went and one of us was always on a fish. we caught red snapper, mangrove snapper, venitian snapper, sand perch, trigger fish and some other fish I didn’t pay much attention to. It was to hard take pictures, video and reel in a fish all at the same time. I would HIGHLY recommend Jonathan to anyone visiting the Destin area. He was incredibly helpful and had us on fish the entire three hours.
Reported catch:
Red Snapper
Vermilion Snapper
Chris Barnes
Chris Barnes
Repeat angler
us
Ohio, US
Member since 2023
2 trips
0
5.0
Verified
4 Hour Trip (AM) –Summer
4 Hour Trip – Summer - 6:00 AM on July 30, 20251 adult1 child
We had an awesome day on the water with Captain Jonathan! From the moment we left the dock, he worked hard to keep us on the fish and he delivered big time. The action was steady all day, and you could tell he really knew the area and how to read the water. What really stood out, though, was how great he was with my nine-year-old. Patient, encouraging, and always making sure he was involved and having fun. It made the trip even more memorable for all of us. Captain Jonathan was professional, friendly, and made sure everyone had a great time, whether we were seasoned anglers or just out for fun. We’d definitely book with him again and highly recommend his charter to anyone looking for a top-notch fishing experience!
Craig Lucca
Craig Lucca
us
New York, US
Member since 2026
0
5.0
Verified
a day my kids wont forget!
3 Hour Trip (PM) Spring on March 24, 20262 adults2 children
capt Jonathan was great. my son has been trying to catch a fish for months. we booked this trip so he’d finally catch something. i explained to Jonathan i didnt care so much what we caught, but that our 6 year old would catch something. well he disnt dissapoint no sooner did my son catch fish number 1 the he caught #2 then 3 then more. we had a blast ans im looking forward to another trip in June. highly reccomend

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What is the boat like?

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Boat category
Center console boats
Capacity
6 persons
Boat length
23 ft
Year built
2004
Boat manufacturer
Cape Horn
Boat type
Center console
Engine model
Suzuki
Powered by
1 x 300HP
Max cruising speed
45 knots
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