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Your Fishing Charter

Welcome to Panhandle Fishing Charters! We offer an array of fishing charters to accommodate your needs! You can chose between Gulf, Bay, Kids, and Shark Fishing Charters!! 
Each trip is ran on any four of our boats; 24' Sea Hunt or Skeeter, 20' Carolina Skiff (bow fishing) and 22' Blue Wave. 

Fort Walton Beach's original nighttime bow fishing charter! Come to Fort Walton Beach, Florida and have a great time fishing its inshore waters and flats for many different prized species that dwell here in great numbers. Captain Joey or a member of the team will take you to the best spots and give you all the help you need to have fun and make a good catch. Pick a day and join him aboard for a memorable fishing adventure in Florida!

On your trip, you’ll have the chance to catch Mangrove Snapper, Spanish Mackerel, Ladyfish, Flounder, Sheepshead, Spotted Seatrout, Redfish, and more. The techniques you can use to reel them in include light tackle trolling, spinning, jigging, and bow fishing. You can keep the fish you catch and you’re welcome to bring kids aboard.
The team at Panhandle Fishing Charters  will supply all the fishing gear, live bait, licenses, as well as catch cleaning. Yours is just to bring your favorite snacks and drinks.

Come spend a day in Fort Walton Beach and have a terrific time fishing with Panhandle Fishing Charters!

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Our kids trips are one of a kind and made for all ages!! 
**Kids are required to be 10 years of age and under!!**
Adults may come on the charter and fish. 
You will NOT be in the Gulf and will be fishing in the bay potentially targeting Ladyfish, Bluefish, Cat Fish, and Bait Fish depending on the age of the kids. These trips are catch and release and geared for high action KID fun!
This is NOT a trip to catch Tuna, Mahi, Grouper, Red Fish, Speckled Trout, etc

KIDS Fishing - 2 HR - 7 AM 

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Our kids trips are one of a kind and made for all ages!! 
**Kids are required to be 10 years of age and under!!**
Adults may come on the charter and fish. 
You will NOT be in the Gulf and will be fishing in the bay targeting Ladyfish, Bluefish, Cat Fish, and Bait Fish depending on the age of the kids. These trips are catch and release and geared for high action KID fun!
This is NOT a trip to catch Tuna, Mahi, Grouper, Red Fish, Speckled Trout, etc

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**Kids are required to be 10 years of age and under!!**
Adults may come on the charter and fish. 
You will NOT be in the Gulf and will be fishing in the bay targeting Ladyfish, Bluefish, Cat Fish, and Bait Fish depending on the age of the kids. These trips are catch and release and geared for high action KID fun!
This is NOT a trip to catch Tuna, Mahi, Grouper, Red Fish, Speckled Trout, etc

KIDS Fishing - 3 HR - 7 AM 

Our kids trips are one of a kind and made for all ages!! 
**Kids are required to be 10 years of age and under!!**
Adults may come on the charter and fish. 
You will NOT be in the Gulf and will be fishing in the bay targeting  Ladyfish, Bluefish, Cat Fish, and Bait Fish depending on the age of the kids. These trips are catch and release and geared for high action KID fun!
This is NOT a trip to catch Tuna, Mahi, Grouper, Red Fish, Speckled Trout, etc

KIDS FISHING - 3 HR - 11AM 

Panhandle Fishing Charters is one of the handful of companies offering evening fishing. We target Red Fish, speckled trout, black drum, black snapper and more on these charters. This experience gives our customers a unique opportunity to break away from the hot Florida sun and enjoy light tackle action with a beautiful sunset! 

Afternoon Fishing Trip - 3 HR - 4PM

Bay fishing is one of our favorites! The fight of hooking up a monster bull Red Fish makes for some of the greatest memories. Between the beauty of the Red Fish and Speckled Trout, the fight of a Black Drum - your Destin Bay Fishing trip is sure to be fun! 
Our Bay trip includes your bait, tackle, rods, reels, ice, cleaning of the fish and your fishing license. Bay Fishing in Destin is made for children and adult of all ages. Smooth seas! THIS IS A RECOMMENDED TRIP! 

4 HR BAY FISH - 6 AM 

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4 Hour Trip – Red Snapper

Bay fishing is one of our favorites! The fight of hooking up a monster bull Red Fish makes for some of the greatest memories. Between the beauty of the Red Fish and Speckled Trout, the fight of a Black Drum - your Destin Bay Fishing trip is sure to be fun! 
Our Bay trip includes your bait, tackle, rods, reels, ice, cleaning of the fish and your fishing license. Bay Fishing in Destin is made for children and adult of all ages. Smooth seas! 

4 HR BAY FISH - 11:30 AM 

This trip is for the Captain to decide what is biting THE BEST and put you on the MOST fish!! 

We'll either make our way into the Gulf or stay in the bay to catch whatever is biting! 
In January, that could mean Flounder. In October, it could be Red Fish! In July, it could be Snapper. 

This takes into account tidal and weather conditions, putting you at the best trip for the current conditions!! 

Capt's Pick - 4 HR - 6 AM 

This is the best trip for a family! You can do a couple of hours of fishing and do a tour of the area via boat!! Moms and kids alike will LOVE this trip! This is a BAY TRIP ONLY. 

FISH AND FUN - 4 HR - 6 AM 

Gulf fishing begins in March on the hunt for a Cobia, then moves into King Mackerel, some surf fishing, and as the weather gets warmer, we'll land some Red Snapper, Mahi, Grouper, Tarpon, Black Snapper, Jack Crevalle, and a variety of other fish! 
Ask about our Tarpon or Cobia Trips!! 

GULF FISHING - 4 HR - 6 AM 

Shark Fishing in Destin is easily one of the most highly sought after charters! The thrill of the bite, the cranking of the reel as the shark pulls down and finally, the victory of seeing it at the boat. We are strictly catch and release boat only for shark fishing and no sharks will come aboard during your trip. It makes for great family memories and the best victory stories to your buddies!! We provide shark rods, specifically rigged for sharks, your bait, tackle, reels, ice and your fishing licenses. 

SHARK Fishing - 4 HR - 6 AM 

FISH AND FUN - 4 HR - 11:30 AM 

SHARK Fishing - 4 HR - 11:30 AM 

5 HR BAY FISH - 6 AM 

5 Hour Trip – Red Snapper

Gulf fishing begins in March on the hunt for a Cobia, then moves into King Mackerel, some surf fishing, and as the weather gets warmer, we'll land some Red Snapper, Mahi, Grouper, Tarpon, Black Snapper, Jack Crevalle, and a variety of other fish! 
Ask about our Tarpon or Cobia Trips!! 

THIS IS OUR RECOMMENDED TRIP! 

GULF FISHING! - 5 HR - 6 AM 

6 HR BAY FISH - 6 AM 

6 Hour Trip – Red Snapper

Gulf fishing begins in March on the hunt for a Cobia, then moves into King Mackerel, some surf fishing, and as the weather gets warmer, we'll land some Red Snapper, Mahi, Grouper, Tarpon, Black Snapper, Jack Crevalle, and a variety of other fish! 
Ask about our Tarpon or Cobia Trips!! This is our RECOMMENDED TRIP!! 

KIDS Fishing - 2 HR - 7 AM

KIDS Fishing - 2 HR - 7 AM

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