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.



Select date to see available trips and rates:

  • Private trip
    Half Day Trip AM
    FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
    Seasonal trip (Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat)
    US $500
    This half day trip will take you to the Choctawhatchee Bay and bayous surrounding it where you can target Redfish, Spotted Seatrout, Black Drum, Sheepshead, and more. The boat can accommodate up to 4 persons.
    Targeted fish
    Jack Crevalle
    Jack Crevalle
    Bluefish
    Bluefish
    Snapper (Mangrove)
    Mangrove Snapper
    Black Drum
    Black Drum
    Redfish
    Redfish
    Spanish Mackerel
    Spanish Mackerel
    Tripletail
    Tripletail
    Flounder
    Flounder
    Sheepshead
    Sheepshead
    Speckled Trout
    Speckled Trout
  • Private trip
    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)
    US $650
    This half day trip will take you to the Choctawhatchee Bay and bayous surrounding it where you can target Redfish, Spotted Seatrout, Black Drum, Sheepshead, and more. The boat can accommodate up to 4 persons.
  • Private trip
    Full Day Trip
    FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
    8 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
    Seasonal trip (Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat)
    US $850
    The full day trip is 8 hours long and will take you to the Choctawhatchee Bay and bayous surrounding it where you can target Redfish, Spotted Seatrout, Black Drum, Sheepshead, and more. The boat can accommodate up to 4 persons.

FAQs about Destin's Boggy Bayou Inshore Charter

Destin's Boggy Bayou Inshore Charter offers the following trips to customers:
  • US $450 per group, additional US $50 per person after 1 guest - Half Day Trip AM (4 hours)
  • US $600 per group, additional US $50 per person after 1 guest - 3/4 Day Trip (6 hours)
  • US $800 per group, additional US $50 per person after 1 guest - Full Day Trip (8 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
  • Lures
  • Catch cleaning & filleting
  • Drinks (Water)
  • Fishing 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 (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)

Top targeted fish species with Destin's Boggy Bayou Inshore Charter include:
  • Black Drum
  • Bluefish
  • Flounder
  • Grouper (Gag)
  • Redfish
  • Sheepshead
  • Snapper (Mangrove)
  • Snapper (Red)
  • Speckled Trout

Meet the Captain

Dexter Early
Panama City Beach, Florida, United States
4 Fishing Reports
ID & license verified
109 Customer reviews
Response time 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.

About this listing

Targeted species

Black Drum Black Drum
Bluefish Bluefish
Flounder Flounder
Grouper (Gag) Gag Grouper

Boat specs

Tracker (Aluminum fishing) originally built in 2016. Powered by a 60HP Suzuki engine, with a maximum cruising speed of 30 knots.

Length
18 ft
Capacity
4 persons

Types of fishing

Inshore Fishing
Choctawhatchee Bay And Bayous
Wreck Fishing
Flats Fishing
Backcountry Fishing

Fishing techniques

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

Amenities

GPS
Fishfinder
Live Bait Well
Wireless Trolling Motor
Ice Box

Trip includes

Rods, reels & tackle
Live Bait
Lures
Catch cleaning & filleting
Drinks
Water
Fishing License

Cancellation policy

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.

Listing policies

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

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
PayPal

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Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Boat
Excellent
4.9 / 5
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Angler rating
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Satisfied with the boat
99%
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Sarah M.
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Great fishing excursion

VERIFIED   NEW  Half Day Trip AM on March 12, 2024
Dexter was a great communicator during the planning. The day of couldn’t have been more perfect. Everyone caught at least...
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Kristen C.
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Awesome Fishing Trip with Mr. Early!

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip AM on July 6, 2023
We had the best time fishing with Mr. Early! He is so patient and made the experience wonderful for kids and the adults. We...
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Jodi S.
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Half day trip

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip AM on July 13, 2023
Captain Dexter is the best! My 15 year old son and I had the best time. Captain Dexter is attentive, helpful and experienced....
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Lester C.
Owensboro, KY
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Half day trip with captain Dexter

VERIFIED   3/4 Day Trip on June 9, 2023
Had an amazing time!  Caught as much fish as we wanted and got to take home some good fillets. Captain Dexter was the perfect...
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Todd S.
Beaver Dam, KY
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VERIFIED   Half Day Trip AM on June 27, 2023
It was great can’t express how grateful I am captain early worked hard to make sure everyone caught fish and We did...
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