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!
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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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3 Hour Trip (AM) – Spring on May 9, 2025
Captain Jonathan was excellent. He always takes us spots were there are fish. Hes constantly filling are lines with bait when needed. And we always walk away with plenty to feed the fam
Captain Jonathan was excellent. He always takes us spots were there are fish. Hes constantly filling are lines with bait when needed. And we always walk away with plenty to feed the fam
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3 Hour Trip (PM) – Winter on December 24, 2024
This was our second outing with Capt. Jonathan and he never fails to provide a great time. We got the chance to catch all sorts of reef species and took home pounds upon pounds of some tasty snapper and trigger fish. If y'all want a great captain, good time, and delicious dinner look no further.
This was our second outing with Capt. Jonathan and he never fails to provide a great time. We got the chance to catch all sorts of reef species and took home pounds upon pounds of some tasty snapper and trigger fish. If y'all want a great captain, good time, and delicious dinner look no further.
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3 Hour Trip (PM) – Summer on July 22, 2024
We are a family of 4 with 2 boys(ages 4 and 6) and have no fishing experience. When Captain Jonathan wasn’t driving the boat, he was working the whole time to make sure we caught a fish…and we did! Throughout our charter he taught us about each of the species of fish we caught and also fishing technique. The 3 hour charter was the perfect amount of time for smaller kiddos. I would definitely recommend this charter!
We are a family of 4 with 2 boys(ages 4 and 6) and have no fishing experience. When Captain Jonathan wasn’t driving the boat, he was working the whole time to make sure we caught a fish…and we did! Throughout our charter he taught us about each of the species of fish we caught and also fishing technique. The 3 hour charter was the perfect amount of time for smaller kiddos. I would definitely recommend this charter!
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4 Hour Trip (AM) –Spring on April 22, 2025
Capt J was great, made the trip great and taught the kids some lessons while fishing.
Capt J was great, made the trip great and taught the kids some lessons while fishing.
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4 Hour Trip (PM) –Spring on March 25, 2025
We had a wonderful time! Very thankful for Johnathon and his expertise with all things fishing! The four hours flew, the weather was ideal, and our boys were constantly entertained! Thank you for a memorable day! ☀️
We had a wonderful time! Very thankful for Johnathon and his expertise with all things fishing! The four hours flew, the weather was ideal, and our boys were constantly entertained! Thank you for a memorable day! ☀️
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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.
Inshore Fishing
Nearshore Fishing
Offshore Fishing
When weather permits up to 9 miles.
Reef Fishing
Wreck Fishing
Flats Fishing
Backcountry Fishing
Light Tackle
Heavy Tackle
Bottom Fishing
Trolling
Spinning
Jigging
Flounder Gigging
Deep Sea Fishing
GPS
Fishfinder
Live Bait Well
Multimedia System
Wireless Trolling Motor
Ice Box
Rods, reels & tackle
Lures
Catch cleaning & filleting
Included!
Drinks
Cold bottled water.
Fishing License
Saltwater recreational licenses for fisherman/women on the boat!
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.
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
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