Choctawhatchee Bay Fishing Charters invites you to an unforgettable inshore fishing adventure out of Santa Rosa Beach. The charter is owned and operated by one of the best captains around, Captain Brad Bishop. He will use his experience of more than 20 years to guide you to the best spots and biggest fish in the area. 

Captain Brad operates a 23’ seaPro SV 2300 center console. It’s a fast and comfortable vessel that will get you to the desired fishing grounds in a heartbeat. You will love the T-top as it provides the much-needed shade in the hot Floridian Sun. The boat is also equipped with all the USCG approved safety gear, electronics, a shallow water anchor, and an iPilot trolling motor.

The town of Freeport is conveniently located in the Choctawhatchee Bay which offers outstanding fishing year-round. You can fish for Redfish, Speckled Trout, Flounder, Cobia, Sheepshead, Spanish Mackerel, and Jack Crevalle. Depending on the season and the fish you want to target, Captain Brad will take you to the places he knows produce good amounts of that fish.

Captain Brad’s number one priority is safety and putting meat in the boat.  He will provide the necessary fishing gear including rods, reels, terminal tackle, and a fishing license. Seeing his clients with the biggest smiles on their faces after hooking up on a big bull Red is priceless for Captain Brad.

Pickup can be arranged at a location convenient to you anywhere from Panama City to Destin, just book a trip to your liking and let the Choctawhatchee Bay Fishing Charters team do the rest!



Select date to see available trips and rates:

  • Private trip
    2 Hour Trip – Kids
    Low rate deposit non-refundable
    2 Hour Trip, starts at 5:00 PM
    US $435
    Have kids that want to fish but you’re unsure if they want to go for a full 4 hour? Then this is the trip to book! Two hours on the water may not get you a ton of fish to take back home to cook but there will plenty of fish hooked for the kids to reel in! It’s always a fun trip! Book now and make those memories with the kiddos!
  • Private trip
    Half Day Trip (AM)
    Low rate deposit non-refundable
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
    US $642
    Based on when you book – Redfish and Trout are available throughout the whole year, while Sheepshead and Flounder are great in the winter months, and Cobia and more species are available in other seasons. Your trip will last 4 hours, but if you're really enjoying yourself and want 1 more hour on the water, Captain Brad will give you an extra hour free!
  • Private trip
    Half Day Trip (PM)
    Low rate deposit non-refundable
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 1:00 PM
    US $642
    This is a versatile trip that will allow you to get a lot of fishing done in this relatively short time. Depending on the season when you book this trip will see you targeting anything from year-round species such as Redfish and Trout to seasonally available Cobia, Sheepshead, and Flounder. Furthermore, if need be, Captain Brad can extend the trip for an extra hour!
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FAQs about Choctawhatchee Bay Fishing Charters

Choctawhatchee Bay Fishing Charters offers the following trips to customers:
  • US $435 per group, additional US $50 per person after 4 guests - 2 Hour Trip – Kids (2 hours)
  • US $642 per group, additional US $50 per person after 4 guests - Half Day Trip (AM) (4 hours)
  • US $642 per group, additional US $50 per person after 4 guests - Half Day Trip (PM) (4 hours)

When you book a trip with Choctawhatchee Bay Fishing Charters, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • GPS
  • Fishfinder
  • Live Bait Well
  • Wireless Trolling Motor iPilot
  • Ice Box

Trips booked with Choctawhatchee Bay Fishing Charters include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle
  • Live Bait
  • Lures
  • Catch cleaning & filleting (We clean, fillet your fish to your liking and also package them up for your trip back home. )
  • Fishing License

Choctawhatchee Bay Fishing Charters offers the following types of fishing:
  • Inshore Fishing
  • Wreck Fishing
  • Flats Fishing
  • Backcountry Fishing

Choctawhatchee Bay Fishing Charters offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Light Tackle
  • Spinning
  • Popping

Top targeted fish species with Choctawhatchee Bay Fishing Charters include:
  • Jack Crevalle
  • Redfish
  • Spanish Mackerel
  • Spotted Seatrout

Meet the Charter Operator

Choctawhatchee Bay Fishing Charters
Freeport, Florida, United States
4 Fishing Reports
ID & license verified
130 Customer reviews
Response time 1 hour
Member since April 2017
Captain Brad has been on the water since he was 6 years old and started to drive his dad's boat. For 11 years he worked on the Mississippi River and ICWW, pushing barges. He then decided to come back home and start his own Fishing Charter Business. Captain Brad works for TowBoatUS Destin when not running charters. He knows the bay like the back of his hand.
Our Team
Russ C.
Captain
Justin J.
Captain

About this listing

Targeted species

Jack Crevalle Jack Crevalle
Redfish Redfish
Spanish Mackerel Spanish Mackerel
Spotted Seatrout Spotted Seatrout

Boat specs

SeaPro SV2300 (Center console) originally built in 2002. Powered by a 250HP Yamaha engine, with a maximum cruising speed of 60 knots.

Length
23 ft
Capacity
6 persons

Types of fishing

Inshore Fishing
Wreck Fishing
Flats Fishing
Backcountry Fishing

Fishing techniques

Light Tackle
Spinning
Popping

Amenities

GPS
Fishfinder
Live Bait Well
Wireless Trolling Motor
iPilot
Ice Box

Trip includes

Rods, reels & tackle
Live Bait
Lures
Catch cleaning & filleting
We clean, fillet your fish to your liking and also package them up for your trip back home.
Fishing License

Cancellation policy

Deposit non-refundable

If it is unsafe to travel, you may still cancel free of charge or change the date(s) of your booking.

Listing policies

Pickup agreed upon reservation
Transfer to/from departure site may be available and included in price depending on your location and distance from the dock.
Child Friendly
Kids 3yrs old and up are welcome to come along on any trip! 8yrs old and younger will be required to wear one of our life vests.
You Keep Catch
Catch and Release Allowed

Payment

Book with 10% deposit, pay rest to captain

When the captain confirms your trip, FishingBooker charges your credit card a 10% 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
PayPal
Checks

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Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.8 / 5
out of 5 stars from 130 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.8 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (108)
No fish biting
Half day with Captain Brad
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Angler rating
109
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
97%
Friendly captain
100%
Recommend this charter
95%
Appropriate for children
99%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Caught fish
84%
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Michael I.
San Antonio, TX
Excellent
4.3 / 5
Experience:
Very good
4.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Very good
4.0 / 5
Overall

Afternoon trip with Captain Brad

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (AM) on July 1, 2021
Due to recent tropical storm activity, water quality was horrible.  We didn’t catch a single keeper.  BUT, we caught a...
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Dustin H.
St. Louis, MO
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
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Great kids trip

VERIFIED   2 Hour Trip – Kids on March 24, 2021
Captain Brad was great.  The kids had a blast.  The fish weren’t biting the best the day we went out.  He kept all the...
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George B.
Brentwood, TN
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Fishing with Brad

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (AM) on February 17, 2021
Captain Brad tried his best to put us on some fish but they just weren’t cooperating this time out. The weather had turned...
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Jason & Rebecca Quinn
Winder, Georgia
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

June fishing trip

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (PM) on June 10, 2021
Our group had a blast with Captain Brad. He was so patient and helpful for “us” first timers and gets just as excited as...
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Brittain L.
Newnan, GA
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Don’t look anymore! You are just wasting time and money.

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (AM) on May 24, 2020
My daughter and I took a half day morning trip with Capt. Brad. It was everything I was hoping for and more. Capt. Brad is...
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