Destin's Boggy Bayou Inshore Charter 

5.0/5 (122 reviews)
 
State licensed
 6541 W Bay Landing Ln, Panama City Beach, FL 32413, United States

Destin's Boggy Bayou Inshore Charter 

Up to 9 miles
Panama City Beach, FL, United States
18 ft
4
5.0/5 (122 reviews)

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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Rating

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

Anglers' gallery (203)

What anglers say

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

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Adam Gabriel
Adam Gabriel
Repeat angler
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Ohio, US
Member since 2022
2 trips
0
5.0
Verified
Captain Dexter was Great!
3/4 Day Trip on March 18, 20261 adult1 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
Response from Captain
March 19, 2026
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
Joey Dean
Joey Dean
us
Alabama, US
Member since 2026
0
5.0
Verified
great experience!!
Half Day Trip AM on March 26, 20262 adults
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!!
Reported catch:
Redfish
Speckled Trout
Response from Captain
March 28, 2026
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
Wesley Bates
Wesley Bates
us
Alabama, US
Member since 2025
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5.0
Verified
Dexter put us on the fish!
Half Day Trip AM on June 17, 20252 adults
I took my dad fishing for fathers day and it was the best gift i could've given my dad or even myself. We had a blast and caught a lot of speckled trout as well as a redfish. We enjoyed talking with Dexter just as much as the fishing. We caught the limit of speckled trout in less than an hour!
Reported catch:
Speckled Trout
Redfish
Response from Captain
June 29, 2025
Thank you for your kind words Wesley. I enjoyed having you and your Dad aboard. That Redfish he caught made my day and I think it did day as well. I look forward to fishing with you guys again soon. Capt Dexter Early
Gary Price
Gary Price
us
West Virginia, US
Member since 2024
0
5.0
Verified
Phenomenal Fishing Trip
3/4 Day Trip on July 30, 20252 adults1 child
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.
Reported catch:
Speckled Trout
Ladyfish
Response from Captain
August 1, 2025
It was my pleasure Gary. I really enjoy kids. Usually they will listen to me because I’m not Mom or Dad. I look forward to our next trip. Stay safe my friend. Capt Dexter Early
Cynthia Plyler
Cynthia Plyler
Repeat angler
us
Pennsylvania, US
Member since 2023
3 trips
0
5.0
Verified
2nd trip Excellent
Half Day Trip AM on April 21, 20262 adults
We had a wonderful trip and caught some beautiful red fish and a speckled trout. Highly recommended!!
Reported catch:
Redfish
Response from Captain
April 21, 2026
it was a pleasure fishing with you and Mike again. I look forward to our next trip. thanks again Capt Dexter Early

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US $500
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Rating

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

Anglers' gallery (203)

What anglers say

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

All reviews (122)

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Adam Gabriel
Adam Gabriel
Repeat angler
us
Ohio, US
Member since 2022
2 trips
0
5.0
Verified
Captain Dexter was Great!
3/4 Day Trip on March 18, 20261 adult1 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
Response from Captain
March 19, 2026
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
Joey Dean
Joey Dean
us
Alabama, US
Member since 2026
0
5.0
Verified
great experience!!
Half Day Trip AM on March 26, 20262 adults
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!!
Reported catch:
Redfish
Speckled Trout
Response from Captain
March 28, 2026
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
Wesley Bates
Wesley Bates
us
Alabama, US
Member since 2025
0
5.0
Verified
Dexter put us on the fish!
Half Day Trip AM on June 17, 20252 adults
I took my dad fishing for fathers day and it was the best gift i could've given my dad or even myself. We had a blast and caught a lot of speckled trout as well as a redfish. We enjoyed talking with Dexter just as much as the fishing. We caught the limit of speckled trout in less than an hour!
Reported catch:
Speckled Trout
Redfish
Response from Captain
June 29, 2025
Thank you for your kind words Wesley. I enjoyed having you and your Dad aboard. That Redfish he caught made my day and I think it did day as well. I look forward to fishing with you guys again soon. Capt Dexter Early
Gary Price
Gary Price
us
West Virginia, US
Member since 2024
0
5.0
Verified
Phenomenal Fishing Trip
3/4 Day Trip on July 30, 20252 adults1 child
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.
Reported catch:
Speckled Trout
Ladyfish
Response from Captain
August 1, 2025
It was my pleasure Gary. I really enjoy kids. Usually they will listen to me because I’m not Mom or Dad. I look forward to our next trip. Stay safe my friend. Capt Dexter Early
Cynthia Plyler
Cynthia Plyler
Repeat angler
us
Pennsylvania, US
Member since 2023
3 trips
0
5.0
Verified
2nd trip Excellent
Half Day Trip AM on April 21, 20262 adults
We had a wonderful trip and caught some beautiful red fish and a speckled trout. Highly recommended!!
Reported catch:
Redfish
Response from Captain
April 21, 2026
it was a pleasure fishing with you and Mike again. I look forward to our next trip. thanks again Capt Dexter Early

FAQs about Destin's Boggy Bayou Inshore Charter

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What is the boat like?

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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
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