Destin's Boggy Bayou Inshore Charter
Destin's Boggy Bayou Inshore Charter
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.
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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.
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
Capt Dexter kept us on fish all morning. Even ended up finding a big redfish!
Thank you for your review Barry. It was a fun morning. That 40 inch Bull Redfish sure capped the trip off
son caught a shark, had a blast
Thank you for your review Jake. I’m glad y’all had a great time
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!!
Thank you for your review. It was a pleasure meeting and fishing with you and Hunter. I’m glad the birthday boy got his first Redfish!! I look forward to fishing with you guys again. Capt Dexter Early
wonderful exoerience. Captain Dexter goes out if his way to make everyone has a good time!
OKC guys can fish!! I hope y’all enjoy your fresh fish tonight. I look forward to our next trip. Capt Dexter Early
FAQs about Destin's Boggy Bayou Inshore Charter
- 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)
- GPS
- Fishfinder
- Live bait well
- Wireless trolling motor
- Ice box
- 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 )
- Inshore fishing (Choctawhatchee Bay And Bayous)
- Wreck fishing
- Flats fishing
- Backcountry fishing
- Light tackle (7 to 7.6 med/light rods, Shimano 3000 reels)
- Heavy tackle (For Snapper and Grouper)
- Bottom fishing (For a verity of species)
- Spinning
- Jigging (Deep water on structure)
- Popping (Popping cork for Sea Trout)
- Black Drum
- Bluefish (Tailor)
- Flounder
- Grouper (Gag)
- Redfish
- Sheepshead
- Snapper (Mangrove)
- Snapper (Red)
- Speckled Trout
Your captain
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.
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.
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How cancellations work
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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Pickup not included
Transfer to/from departure site is not included in trip rates.
How you can pay
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:
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