East Pass Inshore Charters
+146East 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!
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Jonathan Goodhart
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
94%
Appropriate for children
95%
Friendly captain
98%
Satisfied with the boat
99%
Recommend this charter
95%
Caught fish
90%
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Catching July 12,2025
5 Hour Trip (AM) – Summer on July 12, 2025
Capt Johnathan was in contact the day before on exact location to meet. He was waiting when we arrived 10 minutes early. Headed out at 6:00 AM to first spot and started catching. Moved to 4 different locations thru noon and caught at every location. Was a real good experience and would highly recommend capt Johnathon.
Capt Johnathan was in contact the day before on exact location to meet. He was waiting when we arrived 10 minutes early. Headed out at 6:00 AM to first spot and started catching. Moved to 4 different locations thru noon and caught at every location. Was a real good experience and would highly recommend capt Johnathon.
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Jonathan is Fantastic
3 Hour Trip (AM) – Spring on May 30, 2025
Absolutely had a blast with my 2 boys today. We caught over 60 fish today. Jonathan seemed to know everything about fishing and was a huge help to 3 guys that like to fish but never do deep sea fishing. He got us on fish the entire time and kept teaching us as we went. Great guy to fish with and great at what he does. It’s been over 12 hours and my boys haven’t stopped talking about fishing this morning. Plan on going back to Jonathan next year when we come back.
Absolutely had a blast with my 2 boys today. We caught over 60 fish today. Jonathan seemed to know everything about fishing and was a huge help to 3 guys that like to fish but never do deep sea fishing. He got us on fish the entire time and kept teaching us as we went. Great guy to fish with and great at what he does. It’s been over 12 hours and my boys haven’t stopped talking about fishing this morning. Plan on going back to Jonathan next year when we come back.
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4 Hour Trip (AM) –Summer on July 6, 2025
Captain worked hard to get us on fish. Had a great time , enjoyed the experience, caught fish he filled them and we’re going to a local restaurant to have them cooked.
Captain worked hard to get us on fish. Had a great time , enjoyed the experience, caught fish he filled them and we’re going to a local restaurant to have them cooked.
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Good trip
3 Hour Trip (AM) Summer on June 20, 2025
We did a 3 hour trip and really enjoyed it. It was the perfect amount of time. Jonathon was great about giving tips and showing they best way to get the fish in. Will do again!!
We did a 3 hour trip and really enjoyed it. It was the perfect amount of time. Jonathon was great about giving tips and showing they best way to get the fish in. Will do again!!
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Great Time
4 Hour Trip (PM) –Summer on July 11, 2025
Jonathan kept us engaged the entire time with plenty of success throughout the day. Best deep sea fishing experience I’ve had so far. Thanks for everything!!
Jonathan kept us engaged the entire time with plenty of success throughout the day. Best deep sea fishing experience I’ve had so far. Thanks for everything!!
FAQs about East Pass Inshore Charters
What are the trip rates for East Pass Inshore Charters?
East Pass Inshore Charters offers the following trips to customers:
- US $450 per group, additional US $125 per person after 4 guests - 3 Hour Trip (AM) – Winter (3 hours)
- US $450 per group, additional US $125 per person after 4 guests - 3 Hour Trip (PM) – Winter (3 hours)
- US $525 per group, additional US $150 per person after 4 guests - 3 Hour Trip (AM) – Fall (3 hours)
- US $525 per group, additional US $150 per person after 4 guests - 3 Hour Trip (PM) – Fall (3 hours)
- US $590 per group, additional US $150 per person after 4 guests - 3 Hour Trip (AM) – Spring (3 hours)
- US $600 per group, additional US $200 per person after 4 guests - 3 Hour Trip (AM) Summer (3 hours)
- US $600 per group, additional US $150 per person after 4 guests - 3 Hour Trip (PM) – Spring (3 hours)
- US $600 per group, additional US $200 per person after 4 guests - 3 Hour Trip (PM) – Summer (3 hours)
- US $600 per group, additional US $125 per person after 4 guests - 4 Hour Trip (AM) – Winter (4 hours)
- US $600 per group, additional US $125 per person after 4 guests - 4 Hour Trip (PM) – Winter (4 hours)
- US $675 per group, additional US $150 per person after 4 guests - 4 Hour Trip (AM) – Fall (4 hours)
- US $675 per group, additional US $150 per person after 4 guests - 4 Hour Trip (PM) – Fall (4 hours)
- US $725 per group, additional US $150 per person after 4 guests - 4 Hour Trip (AM) –Spring (4 hours)
- US $725 per group, additional US $150 per person after 4 guests - 4 Hour Trip (PM) –Spring (4 hours)
- US $750 per group, additional US $200 per person after 4 guests - 4 Hour Trip (AM) –Summer (4 hours)
- US $750 per group, additional US $200 per person after 4 guests - 4 Hour Trip (PM) –Summer (4 hours)
- US $750 per group, additional US $125 per person after 4 guests - 5 Hour Trip (AM) – Winter (5 hours)
- US $750 per group, additional US $125 per person after 4 guests - 5 Hour Trip (PM) – Winter (5 hours)
- US $825 per group, additional US $150 per person after 4 guests - 5 Hour Trip (AM) – Fall (5 hours)
- US $825 per group, additional US $150 per person after 4 guests - 5 Hour Trip (PM) – Fall (5 hours)
- US $900 per group, additional US $150 per person after 1 guest - 5 Hour Trip (AM) – Spring (5 hours)
- US $900 per group, additional US $150 per person after 4 guests - 5 Hour Trip (PM) – Spring (5 hours)
- US $925 per group, additional US $200 per person after 4 guests - 5 Hour Trip (AM) – Summer (5 hours)
- US $925 per group, additional US $200 per person after 4 guests - 5 Hour Trip (PM) – Summer (5 hours)
Which amenities are available onboard with East Pass Inshore Charters?
When you book a trip with East Pass Inshore Charters, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
- GPS
- Fishfinder
- Live Bait Well
- Multimedia System
- Wireless Trolling Motor
- Ice Box
What's included in the trip price with East Pass Inshore Charters?
Trips booked with East Pass Inshore Charters include:
- Rods, reels & tackle
- Lures
- Catch cleaning & filleting (Included!)
- Drinks (Cold bottled water. )
- Fishing License (Saltwater recreational licenses for fisherman/women on the boat! )
What types of fishing does East Pass Inshore Charters offer?
East Pass Inshore Charters offers the following types of fishing:
- Inshore Fishing
- Nearshore Fishing
- Offshore Fishing (When weather permits up to 9 miles. )
- Reef Fishing
- Wreck Fishing
- Flats Fishing
- Backcountry Fishing
What fishing techniques does East Pass Inshore Charters offer?
East Pass Inshore Charters offers the following fishing techniques:
- Light Tackle
- Heavy Tackle
- Bottom Fishing
- Trolling
- Spinning
- Jigging
- Flounder Gigging
- Deep Sea Fishing
Which fish species can I catch with East Pass Inshore Charters?
Top targeted fish species with East Pass Inshore Charters include:
- Amberjack
- Black Drum
- Bluefish
- Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
- King Mackerel (Kingfish)
- Redfish
- Snapper (Mangrove)
- Snapper (Red)
- Spanish Mackerel (Narrow-barred)
- Speckled Trout
Your captain
Destin, Florida, United States
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Hey crew thanks for checking us out! Well… im a native to the area, born in fort Walton beach, Florida. I have been fishing the area’s waters for as long as i can rembember and Fishing has always been a passion of mine growing up so being able to share that passion on the water with the opportunity to make ever lasting memories with all ages is a very rewarding job that I enjoy very much.
The fish you can target
What is the boat like?
What kind of fishing will you do?
Inshore Fishing
Nearshore Fishing
Offshore Fishing
When weather permits up to 9 miles.
Reef Fishing
Wreck Fishing
Flats Fishing
Backcountry Fishing
Which fishing techniques you can try
Light Tackle
Heavy Tackle
Bottom Fishing
Trolling
Spinning
Jigging
Flounder Gigging
Deep Sea Fishing
Which amenities are available onboard
GPS
Fishfinder
Live Bait Well
Multimedia System
Wireless Trolling Motor
Ice Box
What’s included in the trip price
Rods, reels & tackle
Lures
Catch cleaning & filleting
Included!
Drinks
Cold bottled water.
Fishing License
Saltwater recreational licenses for fisherman/women on the boat!
How cancellations work
Free cancellation up to 1 day prior to trip
You can cancel or modify your booking up to 1 day 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.
What the listing policies are
Pickup not included
Transfer to/from departure site is not included in trip rates.
Child Friendly
An age requirement would be around 4, i would just to make sure to have a life jacket for any junior under the age of 5 for sometimes ours don't fit properly.
You Keep Catch
Catch and Release Allowed
How you can pay
Pay online in full
Pay online in full through FishingBooker and save on credit card fees at the dock.
No additional fees.
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
When paying the remaining balance with a credit card, an additional 3% charge will apply.
What’s biting in Destin right now
Amberjack
Black Drum
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
King Mackerel (Kingfish)
Redfish
Snapper (Red)