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Destin's Boggy Bayou Inshore Charter 

5.0
(126 reviews)
 
State licensed
 6541 W Bay Landing Ln, Panama City Beach, FL 32413, United States–
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Destin's Boggy Bayou Inshore Charter 

Panama City Beach, FL, United States
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18 ft
4
5.0
(126 reviews)
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Destin's Boggy Bayou Inshore Charters invites you and your family on a fishing trip in Choctawhatchee Bay, West Bay and the sounding areas. Trips depart from a number of locations from West Bay near Panama City Beach and Destin to Ft. Walton Beach, FL. Sail into the bay and bayous that surround it. The charter is owned and operated by Captain Dexter Early who is very child-friendly and loves taking families with kids fishing.

Captain Dexter will take you out on his 18-foot Tracker aluminum fishing boat, originally built in 2016. It is powered by a 60 HP Suzuki engine, with a maximum cruising speed of 30 knots. This awesome speed means you can move from one productive spot to the next very quickly, and not lose out on the fishing time.

The vessel is fully equipped with the necessary USCG-approved safety equipment and contains all up-to-date electronics such as a fishfinder and a GPS. There is also a livewell on board for the baits, as well as rods, reels, tackle, live baits, and lures. Your trip also includes a fishing license.

Destin's Boggy Bayou Inshore Charters will take you fishing for Redfish, Spotted Seatrout, Black Drum, and Sheepshead using a variety of techniques. For example, you can use live bait to catch a lot of different fish or be selective and target larger fish with artificial bait.

Destin's Boggy Bayou Inshore Charters try to tailor their charters to the skill level and desire of the client. Trips can depart from West Bay near Panama City Beach, Destin, Fort Walton Beach, Navarre, and Santa Rosa Beach. So book a trip and let Captain Dexter know what you want to catch, and he'll take you there!

Note: The boat can accommodate up to 4 adults.

Destin's Boggy Bayou Inshore Charters invites you and your family on a fishing trip in Choctawhatchee Bay, West Bay and the sounding areas. Trips depart from a number of locations from West Bay near Panama City Beach and Destin to Ft. Walton Beach, FL. Sail into the bay and bayous that surround it. The charter is owned and operated by Captain Dexter Early who is very child-friendly and loves taking families with kids fishing.

Captain Dexter will take you out on his 18-foot Tracker aluminum fishing boat, originally built in 2016. It is powered by a 60 HP Suzuki engine, with a maximum cruising speed of 30 knots. This awesome speed means you can move from one productive spot to the next very quickly, and not lose out on the fishing time.

The vessel is fully equipped with the necessary USCG-approved safety equipment and contains all up-to-date electronics such as a fishfinder and a GPS. There is also a livewell on board for the baits, as well as rods, reels, tackle, live baits, and lures. Your trip also includes a fishing license.

Destin's Boggy Bayou Inshore Charters will take you fishing for Redfish, Spotted Seatrout, Black Drum, and Sheepshead using a variety of techniques. For example, you can use live bait to catch a lot of different fish or be selective and target larger fish with artificial bait.

Destin's Boggy Bayou Inshore Charters try to tailor their charters to the skill level and desire of the client. Trips can depart from West Bay near Panama City Beach, Destin, Fort Walton Beach, Navarre, and Santa Rosa Beach. So book a trip and let Captain Dexter know what you want to catch, and he'll take you there!

Note: The boat can accommodate up to 4 adults.

Dexter Early
Captain
Dexter Early
9 years of experience
ID & credentials verified
responds within an hour
Popular features
Fishing license
Live bait
You keep catch
Catch cleaning & filleting
Drinks
Popular features
Fishing license
Live bait
You keep catch
Catch cleaning & filleting
Drinks

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FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
4 hour trip starts at 7:00 AM
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Jack Crevalle
Bluefish (Tailor)
Snapper (Mangrove)
Black Drum
+6
US $550
Entire boat: 2 people
3/4 Day Trip
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
6 hour trip starts at 7:00 AM
Seasonal trip
(Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat)
Jack Crevalle
Bluefish (Tailor)
Black Drum
Redfish
+4
US $700
Entire boat: 2 people
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Rating

5.0
126 reviews
4.9
Boat & equipment
5.0
Captain & crew
5.0
Fishing Experience

Anglers' gallery (208)

What anglers say

98%
Great experience
98%
Family friendly
100%
Friendly captain
99%
Good boat
99%
Recommended
98%
Caught fish

All reviews (126)

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Showing 1 – 5 of 126 reviews
Adam Gabriel
Adam Gabriel
Repeat angler
us
Ohio, US
Member since 2022
2 trips
5.0
Verified
Captain Dexter was Great!
3/4 Day Trip on March 18, 2026 • 1 adult • 1 child

Captain Dexter was absolutely fantastic! He was very friendly and knowledgeable. He was so patient and kind to my 12 year old daughter and very helpful. We made some great fishing memories thanks in large part to Captain Dexter. We look forward to coming back.

Reported catch:
Redfish
Dexter Early
Response from Captain

Thank you for your review Adam. I’m not sure how but I always get the best clients and you and Rose were no exception. It was a pleasure meeting and fishing with y’all. I look forward to our next trip. Capt Dexter Early

Barry Meyer
Barry Meyer
Repeat angler
us
Nebraska, US
Member since 2021
2 trips
5.0
Verified
Great day with Capt Dexter
Half Day Trip AM on July 31, 2026 • 3 adults

Capt Dexter kept us on fish all morning. Even ended up finding a big redfish!

Dexter Early
Response from Captain

Thank you for your review Barry. It was a fun morning. That 40 inch Bull Redfish sure capped the trip off

Matt Mills
Matt Mills
us
Oklahoma, US
Member since 2026
5.0
Verified
fishing is great! dexter is a great guy!
Half Day Trip AM on July 23, 2026 • 4 adults

wonderful exoerience. Captain Dexter goes out if his way to make everyone has a good time!

Dexter Early
Response from Captain

OKC guys can fish!! I hope y’all enjoy your fresh fish tonight. I look forward to our next trip. Capt Dexter Early

Jake Glick
Jake Glick
us
Illinois, US
Member since 2018
5.0
Verified
great experience
Half Day Trip AM on August 6, 2026 • 1 adult • 1 child

son caught a shark, had a blast

Dexter Early
Response from Captain

Thank you for your review Jake. I’m glad y’all had a great time

Nicholas Pickrel
Nicholas Pickrel
Repeat angler
us
Virginia, US
Member since 2026
2 trips
4.7
Verified
great morning run
Half Day Trip AM on July 29, 2026 • 2 adults

Friendly captain, great service. we caught our limit and he cleaned them for us at the dock. very nice trip would 100% recomemd

Reported catch:
Speckled Trout
Dexter Early
Response from Captain

Thank you for your review Nick. it was a pleasure fishing with you and Billy today

FAQs about Destin's Boggy Bayou Inshore Charter

Destin's Boggy Bayou Inshore Charter offers the following trips to customers:
  • US $500 per group, additional US $50 per person after 1 guest - Half Day Trip AM (4 hours)
  • US $650 per group, additional US $50 per person after 1 guest - 3/4 Day Trip (6 hours)
When you book a trip with Destin's Boggy Bayou Inshore Charter, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • GPS
  • Fishfinder
  • Live bait well
  • Wireless trolling motor
  • Ice box
Trips booked with Destin's Boggy Bayou Inshore Charter include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle
  • Live bait (I to catch live bait before the trip starts. If I catch bait later in the trip the time spent catching bait doesn't effect clients fishing time)
  • Lures
  • Catch cleaning & filleting (Cleaning and filleting clients catch is included in the price of the trip. Fish are cleaned at a fish cleaning place )
  • Drinks (Water)
  • Fishing license (Client's fishing license is covered under my charter license )
Destin's Boggy Bayou Inshore Charter offers the following types of fishing:
  • Inshore fishing (Choctawhatchee Bay And Bayous)
  • Wreck fishing
  • Flats fishing
  • Backcountry fishing
Destin's Boggy Bayou Inshore Charter offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Light tackle
  • Heavy tackle
  • Bottom fishing
  • Spinning
  • Jigging
  • Popping
Top targeted fish species with Destin's Boggy Bayou Inshore Charter include:
  • Black Drum
  • Bluefish (Tailor)
  • Flounder
  • Grouper (Gag)
  • Redfish
  • Sheepshead
  • Snapper (Mangrove)
  • Snapper (Red)
  • Speckled Trout

Your captain

Dexter Early
Dexter Early
Panama City Beach, Florida, United States
5 Fishing Reports
ID & license verified
126 Customer reviews
Typical response within an hour
Member since April 2017
Captain Dexter is a passionate shallow water fisherman and captain. He enjoys taking his family out on the water and loves to have other families with kids aboard, too. He is a patient man with beginners and with children, and is always there to lend advice and a helping hand. He has fished the local waters for over 58 years.
Dexter Early
Dexter Early
Fully verified
5
reports
126
reviews
2017
member since
~1h
response
Captain Dexter is a passionate shallow water fisherman and captain. He enjoys taking his family out on the water and loves to have other families with kids aboard, too. He is a patient man with beginners and with children, and is always there to lend advice and a helping hand. He has fished the local waters for over 58 years.

The fish you can target

Black Drum
Black Drum
Bluefish (Tailor)
Bluefish (Tailor)
Flounder
Flounder
Gag Grouper
Gag Grouper
Redfish
Redfish
Sheepshead
Sheepshead
Mangrove Snapper
Mangrove Snapper
Red Snapper
Red Snapper
Speckled Trout
Speckled Trout
Black Drum
Black Drum
Bluefish (Tailor)
Bluefish (Tailor)
Flounder
Flounder
Gag Grouper
Gag Grouper
Redfish
Redfish

Real catches by this captain

  • A young angler and an adult proudly display a large Redfish while fishing on a sunny day.
    Fish 1
    Redfish
    Barry M.
    Barry M.
    Capt Dexter kept us on fish all morning. Even ended up finding a big redfish!
  • Two anglers displaying a catch of several Speckled Trout on a cooler while fishing in a marsh environment.
    Nicholas P.
    Nicholas P.
    Friendly captain, great service. we caught our limit and he cleaned them for us at the dock. very nice trip would 100% recomemd
  • A group of anglers proudly displaying their catch of Speckled Trout on a cooler during a fishing trip in a scenic coastal environment.
    Fish 1
    Blacktip Shark
    Matt M.
    Matt M.
    wonderful exoerience. Captain Dexter goes out if his way to make everyone has a good time!
  • Two anglers proudly displaying their catch of Redfish and Speckled Trout while enjoying a day on the water.
    Fish 1
    Redfish
    Cynthia .
    Cynthia .
    We had a wonderful trip and caught some beautiful red fish and a speckled trout. Highly recommended!!
  • A young angler proudly displaying a large Redfish while fishing with a family member on a calm river.
    Fish 1
    Redfish
    Joey D.
    Joey D.
    Mr.Dexter took my son and I on a great first time fushing experience!! He is very experienced and knows his craft very well!! We will definitely fish with him when we cone back to Destin!!
  • A proud father and daughter duo displaying a freshly caught Redfish while enjoying a day on the water.
    Fish 1
    Redfish
    Adam G.
    Adam G.
    Captain Dexter was absolutely fantastic! He was very friendly and knowledgeable. He was so patient and kind to my 12 year old daughter and very helpful. We made some great fishing memories thanks in large part to Captain Dexter. We look forward to coming back.
  • An angler reeling in a shark using a net on a fishing boat, showcasing the excitement of the catch.
    Fish 1
    Blacktip Shark
    Gary P.
    Gary P.
    Captain Dexter was amazing. He was patient and understanding with my 12 year old grandson and took time to actually teach him. We caught several nice fish and seen turtles and dolphins. An absolute fantastic experience. 10/10 would recommend fishing with Dexter.
  • A scenic view of a boat cruising on calm waters under a clear blue sky, showcasing the tranquil fishing environment.
    Alfred L.
    Alfred L.
    Captain Dexter was great. The bigger fish weren’t very hungry on this day. We caught 2 keeper trout. We switched over to the paddle jigs and caught around 30 smaller trout. It was fun catching all the fish. Just wish we had more bigger ones to bring home.all in all we had a great time and would book Captain Dexter again.
  • A young angler and two adults proudly displaying their catch of Speckled Trout and Redfish on a fishing trip in a scenic marsh environment.
    Fish 1
    Redfish
    Cory S.
    Cory S.
  • An angler proudly displaying a large Speckled Trout on a dock, showcasing a successful fishing trip.
    Byron P.
    Byron P.
    I haven’t been salt water fishing much since being a kid. I made new memories and brought back old ones. Captain Dexter is the best!!!

What is the boat like?

Boat image
Boat category
Skiffs and flats boats
Capacity
4 persons
Boat length
18 ft
Year built
2016
Boat manufacturer
Tracker
Boat type
Aluminum fishing
Engine model
Suzuki
Powered by
1 x 60HP
Max cruising speed
30 knots

What kind of fishing will you do?

Inshore Fishing
Wreck Fishing
Flats Fishing
Backcountry Fishing

Which fishing techniques you can try

Light Tackle
Heavy Tackle
Bottom Fishing
Spinning
Jigging
Popping

Which amenities are available onboard

GPS
Fishfinder
Live bait well
Wireless trolling motor
Ice box
What's included in the trip price
Rods, reels & tackle
Live bait
I to catch live bait before the trip starts. If I catch bait later in the trip the time spent catching bait doesn't effect clients fishing time
Lures
Catch cleaning & filleting
Cleaning and filleting clients catch is included in the price of the trip. Fish are cleaned at a fish cleaning place
Drinks
Water
Fishing license
Client's fishing license is covered under my charter license

How cancellations work

Free cancellation up to 3 days prior to trip
You can cancel or modify your booking up to 3 days 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.
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What the listing policies are

Pickup not included
Transfer to/from departure site is not included in trip rates.
Child friendly
Children Are Always Welcome
You keep catch
Clients Can Keep All Fish With In FWC's Regulations
Catch and release allowed

How you can pay

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
 PayPal

What’s biting in Panama City Beach right now

Black DrumBlack Drum
FlounderFlounder
Grouper (Gag)Grouper (Gag)
RedfishRedfish
SheepsheadSheepshead
Snapper (Mangrove)Snapper (Mangrove)
Snapper (Red)Snapper (Red)
Speckled TroutSpeckled Trout

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