East Pass Inshore Charters 

4.8/5 (721 reviews)
 
State licensed
 66 Harbor Boulevard, Destin, FL 32541, United States
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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

Jonathan Goodhart

Captain

Jonathan Goodhart

10 years of experience
 ID & credentials verified
 responds within an hour

Most popular features:

 Fishing License
 You Keep Catch
 Catch cleaning & filleting
 Drinks
 Child Friendly
 Ice Box
 Rods, reels & tackle

Trip availability and prices

Trip Date:
Days:
Group Size:
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3 Hour Trip (AM) – Winter
FREE Cancellation 1 day notice
3 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
Seasonal trip Dec 1 - Feb 28
Price for up to 4 people
US $450 
3 Hour Trip (PM) – Winter
FREE Cancellation 1 day notice
3 Hour Trip, starts at 12:00 PM
Seasonal trip Dec 1 - Feb 28
Price for up to 4 people
US $450 
3 Hour Trip (AM) – Fall
FREE Cancellation 1 day notice
3 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
Seasonal trip Sep 1 - Nov 30
Price for up to 4 people
US $480 
3 Hour Trip (PM) – Fall
FREE Cancellation 1 day notice
3 Hour Trip, starts at 12:00 PM
Seasonal trip Sep 1 - Nov 30
Price for up to 4 people
US $480 
3 Hour Trip (PM) – Summer
FREE Cancellation 1 day notice
3 Hour Trip, starts at 12:00 PM
Seasonal trip Jun 1 - Sep 6
Price for up to 4 people
US $575 
3 Hour Trip (AM) – Spring

 In demand! Last booked: 6 days ago

FREE Cancellation 1 day notice
3 Hour Trip, starts at 6:00 AM
Seasonal trip Mar 1 - May 31
Price for up to 4 people
US $590 
3 Hour Trip (AM) Summer
FREE Cancellation 1 day notice
3 Hour Trip, starts at 6:00 AM
Seasonal trip Jun 1 - Sep 6
Price for up to 4 people
US $590 
3 Hour Trip (PM) – Spring
FREE Cancellation 1 day notice
3 Hour Trip, starts at 12:00 PM
Seasonal trip Mar 1 - May 31
Price for up to 4 people
US $590 
4 Hour Trip (AM) – Winter
FREE Cancellation 1 day notice
4 Hour Trip, starts at 7:30 AM
Seasonal trip Dec 1 - Feb 28
Price for up to 4 people
US $600 
4 Hour Trip (PM) – Winter
FREE Cancellation 1 day notice
4 Hour Trip, starts at 12:00 PM
Seasonal trip Dec 1 - Feb 28
Price for up to 4 people
US $600 
4 Hour Trip (AM) – Fall
FREE Cancellation 1 day notice
4 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
Seasonal trip Sep 1 - Nov 30
Price for up to 4 people
US $640 
4 Hour Trip (PM) – Fall
FREE Cancellation 1 day notice
4 Hour Trip, starts at 12:00 PM
Seasonal trip Sep 1 - Nov 30
Price for up to 4 people
US $640 
4 Hour Trip (AM) –Spring

 In demand! Last booked: 6 days ago

FREE Cancellation 1 day notice
4 Hour Trip, starts at 6:00 AM
Seasonal trip Mar 1 - May 31
Price for up to 4 people
US $725 
4 Hour Trip (AM) –Summer
FREE Cancellation 1 day notice
4 Hour Trip, starts at 6:00 AM
Seasonal trip Jun 1 - Sep 6
Price for up to 4 people
US $725 
4 Hour Trip (PM) –Summer
FREE Cancellation 1 day notice
4 Hour Trip, starts at 11:30 AM
Seasonal trip Jun 1 - Sep 6
Price for up to 4 people
US $725 
4 Hour Trip (PM) –Spring
FREE Cancellation 1 day notice
4 Hour Trip, starts at 12:00 PM
Seasonal trip Mar 1 - May 31
Price for up to 4 people
US $725 
5 Hour Trip (AM) – Winter
FREE Cancellation 1 day notice
5 Hour Trip, starts at 6:00 AM
Seasonal trip Dec 1 - Feb 28
Price for up to 4 people
US $750 
5 Hour Trip (PM) – Winter
FREE Cancellation 1 day notice
5 Hour Trip, starts at 12:00 PM
Seasonal trip Dec 1 - Feb 28
Price for up to 4 people
US $750 
5 Hour Trip (AM) – Fall
FREE Cancellation 1 day notice
5 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
Seasonal trip Sep 7 - Dec 31
Price for up to 4 people
US $800 
5 Hour Trip (PM) – Fall
FREE Cancellation 1 day notice
5 Hour Trip, starts at 12:00 PM
Seasonal trip Sep 7 - Dec 31
Price for up to 4 people
US $800 
5 Hour Trip (AM) – Spring
FREE Cancellation 1 day notice
5 Hour Trip, starts at 6:00 AM
Seasonal trip Mar 1 - May 31
Price for 2 people
US $1,050 
5 Hour Trip (AM) – Summer

 In demand! Last booked: 1 day ago

FREE Cancellation 1 day notice
5 Hour Trip, starts at 6:00 AM
Seasonal trip Jun 1 - Sep 6
Price for up to 4 people
US $900 
5 Hour Trip (PM) – Summer
FREE Cancellation 1 day notice
5 Hour Trip, starts at 11:30 AM
Seasonal trip Jun 1 - Sep 6
Price for up to 4 people
US $900 
5 Hour Trip (PM) – Spring
FREE Cancellation 1 day notice
5 Hour Trip, starts at 12:00 PM
Seasonal trip Mar 1 - May 31
Price for up to 4 people
US $900 
There are 18 people looking at this charter.

Customer reviews

Rating summary

4.8/5
out of 5 stars from 721 reviews
Boat
4.8/5
Crew
4.8/5
Experience
4.8/5

Photos & videos by reviewers (574)

May fishing trip
Great spring break!!!
Great spring break!!!
+571

Angler rating

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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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Brandon B.
Brandon B.
5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

May fishing trip

VERIFIED
NEW

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  

 Brandon B. recommends East Pass Inshore Charters

Andrea C.
Andrea C.
5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

Always a great time!

VERIFIED

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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 Andrea C. recommends East Pass Inshore Charters

Dabney A.
Dabney A.
5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

Great Charter!!!

VERIFIED

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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 Dabney A. recommends East Pass Inshore Charters

Mike H.
Mike H.
5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

Great experience

VERIFIED
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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.  

 Mike H. recommends East Pass Inshore Charters

Cody P.
Cody P.
5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

Spring Break daytime cruise!

VERIFIED

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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 Cody P. recommends East Pass Inshore Charters

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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 $480 per group, additional US $150 per person after 4 guests - 3 Hour Trip (AM) – Fall (3 hours)
  • US $480 per group, additional US $150 per person after 4 guests - 3 Hour Trip (PM) – Fall (3 hours)
  • US $575 per group, additional US $150 per person after 4 guests - 3 Hour Trip (PM) – Summer (3 hours)
  • US $590 per group, additional US $150 per person after 4 guests - 3 Hour Trip (AM) – Spring (3 hours)
  • US $590 per group, additional US $150 per person after 4 guests - 3 Hour Trip (AM) Summer (3 hours)
  • US $590 per group, additional US $150 per person after 4 guests - 3 Hour Trip (PM) – Spring (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 $640 per group, additional US $150 per person after 4 guests - 4 Hour Trip (AM) – Fall (4 hours)
  • US $640 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 (AM) –Summer (4 hours)
  • US $725 per group, additional US $150 per person after 4 guests - 4 Hour Trip (PM) –Spring (4 hours)
  • US $725 per group, additional US $150 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 $800 per group, additional US $150 per person after 4 guests - 5 Hour Trip (AM) – Fall (5 hours)
  • US $800 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 (AM) – Summer (5 hours)
  • US $900 per group, additional US $150 per person after 4 guests - 5 Hour Trip (PM) – Spring (5 hours)
  • US $900 per group, additional US $150 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

Jonathan Goodhart

Destin, Florida, United States

5 Fishing Reports
ID & license verified
721 Customer reviews
Response time within an hour
Member since September 2016
angler's choice

The Angler's Choice Award is given to listings that consistently deliver a high-quality service and earn great reviews from customers.

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

Amberjack
Amberjack
Black Drum
Black Drum
Bluefish
Bluefish
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
King Mackerel (Kingfish)
King Mackerel (Kingfish)
Redfish
Redfish
Mangrove Snapper
Mangrove Snapper
Red Snapper
Red Snapper
Narrow-barred Spanish Mackerel
Narrow-barred Spanish Mackerel
Speckled Trout
Speckled Trout

What is the boat like?

Boat Image
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

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

AmberjackAmberjack
Black DrumBlack Drum
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
King Mackerel (Kingfish)King Mackerel (Kingfish)
RedfishRedfish
Snapper (Red)Snapper (Red)
18 people are looking at this charter.