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Panhandle Fishing Charters
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Panhandle Fishing Charters

Fort Walton Beach, United States
100+ reviews
Your fishing guide at Panhandle Fishing Charters will be Captain Joey, a friendly angler who has had a passion for fishing since his youth. At the age of fifteen, Captain Joey was one of the youngest mates ever on a well-known fishing charter boat in the Destin Harbor. Joey prides himself on safety, service, and customer satisfaction.

Charters

Rating

4.8
176 reviews
4.8
Boat & Equipment
4.8
Captain & Crew
4.7
Fishing Experience

What anglers say

87%
Good experience
97%
Friendly captain
91%
Recommend this charter
95%
Appropriate for children
96%
Satisfied with the boat
89%
Caught fish

All reviews (176)

Showing 1 – 5 of 176 reviews
  • Catherine Bright
    Catherine Bright
    us
    Missouri, US
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified

    Best Fishing Trip Ever!

    KIDS Fishing – 2 HR - 11:30 AM • 4 adults • 1 child

    Captain Jayson went out of his way to make sure our fishing charter would be the best possible fit for our family; kids ages, what they would want to fish for, explained what time would be the best as far as heat and what would be biting when. He took his time explaining the different areas and what kind of fish we were catching and even snapped a few pics for us when i was wrapped up reeling in my own fish! I would HIGHLY recommend this fishing charter. Also, do yourself a favor and book the moat time you can afford. You’re not going to want to leave after the two hour “kids trip”. Especially if you have older kids. Thanks Captain Jayson! You ROCK!!

    Reported catch:
    Mangrove Snapper
    Redfish
  • Rachael Warren
    Rachael Warren
    Repeat angler
    us
    Michigan, US
    Member since 2024
    3 trips
    5.0
    Verified

    Fun and Friendly on Rough Waters

    KIDS Fishing – 3 HR - 11:00 AM • 3 adults • 1 child

    We booked our trip knowing the day call for high winds and would probably have rough water. Our Captain, Andy did a wonderful job making it an enjoyable trip. He made sure our 10 year old son was catching fish and that’s really mattered to us. The dolphin encounter made it even better. Would not hesitate to book again.

    Reported catch:
    Speckled Trout
  • Sean Mcdonald
    Sean Mcdonald
    us
    Kansas, US
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified

    Family had an awesome time!

    4 HR BAY FISH - 11:30 AM • 6 adults • 4 children

    Family had an awesome time! Caught 12 fish. Caught some fish we hadnt expected. Captain Taylor was fantastic! Boat was comfortable and had everthing we needed. Great chance for kids wanting to have fun and catch fish. If booking in July bring sunscreen, a hat, and sunglasses. Highly recommend this trip!

  • Frances Wilson
    Frances Wilson
    us
    Alabama, US
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified

    What a great experience!

    KIDS Fishing – 2 HR - 11:00 AM • 5 adults • 1 child

    What a memorable trip we had! Everything was so well organized and well taken care of. Captain Taylor did an outstanding job of teaching our 9 year-old all about fishing in the Gulf. What fish were there, fish columns, and so much more. Great customer service and safety information. When the trip was over our boy told Taylor, “When we go again, we are booking with you”! Priceless experience…

  • April Myers
    April Myers
    us
    Mississippi, US
    Member since 2019
    5.0
    Verified

    Stingray hunting fun!

    NIGHT TIME BOW FISHING - 3 HR • 5 adults • 1 child

    My 15 year old had no experience with a compound bow and got 4 stingrays, one was huge!! The experienced bow hunters got 2 and zero. The fish were harder to hit so we didnt get any. Myself and the 7 year old didn’t get to participate and i didnt read that it was a compound bow until after i paid, thought it would be a crossbow. So definitely dont choose this if you cant pull back a 30# bow unassisted.

    Reported catch:
    Ray

Real catches shared by our community

  • Panhandle Fishing Charters
    Panhandle Fishing ChartersFort Walton Beach, FL
    A young angler proudly holding a large fish while fishing on a sunny day.
    Ashley R.
    Ashley R.
  • Panhandle Fishing Charters - Bow Fishing
    Panhandle Fishing Charters - Bow FishingFort Walton Beach, FL
    Angler holds a stingray on the bow of a boat during a nighttime fishing trip, with a young companion visible behind him.
    Fish 1
    Ray
    Chance D.
    Chance D.
    We took pur kids,17,15,( girls),11 (boy)! we all had a great time bowfishing Stingrays! Captain Zach was very personable and did a great job putting us in the right position to shoot!
  • Panhandle Fishing Charters
    Panhandle Fishing ChartersFort Walton Beach, FL
    A proud angler holding a striped fish while enjoying a sunny day on the water.
    Fish 1
    Mangrove Snapper
    Catherine B.
    Catherine B.
    Captain Jayson went out of his way to make sure our fishing charter would be the best possible fit for our family; kids ages, what they would want to fish for, explained what time would be the best as far as heat and what would be biting when. He took his time explaining the different areas and what kind of fish we were catching and even snapped a few pics for us when i was wrapped up reeling in my own fish! I would HIGHLY recommend this fishing charter. Also, do yourself a favor and book the moat time you can afford. You’re not going to want to leave after the two hour “kids trip”. Especially if you have older kids. Thanks Captain Jayson! You ROCK!!
  • Panhandle Fishing Charters
    Panhandle Fishing ChartersFort Walton Beach, FL
    Young angler and adult proudly holding a large redfish aboard a fishing boat near a waterfront dock.
    Fish 1
    Redfish
    Clay B.
    Clay B.
    Thebcaptain was knowledgable! He got us in massive redfish right away and the kids caught the biggest fish of their lives! We had a lot of running from spot to spot duento traffic and overall conditions due to the storm but we all enjoyed ourselves.
  • Panhandle Fishing Charters
    Panhandle Fishing ChartersFort Walton Beach, FL
    Two anglers on a boat, focused on fishing in open waters, showcasing a typical day of saltwater fishing.
    Laura H.
    Laura H.
    Captain Colby was great! Tropical Storm Bertha hit & messed with the fish - but we did catch a few. It was still a great time & highly recommended.
  • Panhandle Fishing Charters
    Panhandle Fishing ChartersFort Walton Beach, FL
    A young angler proudly displaying a freshly caught Snapper while enjoying a fishing trip on a boat.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    Mutton Snapper
    Sandra F.
    Sandra F.
    The boys and their dads all had a great time! They each caught multiple fish of a variety, different fish than those caught in the river waters at home. Great trip, especially for kids.
  • Panhandle Fishing Charters
    Panhandle Fishing ChartersFort Walton Beach, FL
    A large Cobia is being measured on a fillet table at the dock, alongside a smaller Snapper, showcasing a successful fishing trip.
    Fish 1
    Red Snapper
    Jesse B.
    Jesse B.
    captain Taylor was very knowledgeable and accommodating.it was a blast! massive cobia was a great bonus!
  • Panhandle Fishing Charters
    Panhandle Fishing ChartersFort Walton Beach, FL
    A young angler proudly holding a catfish while fishing on a boat, enjoying a sunny day on the water.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    Jack Crevalle
    Kyl B.
    Kyl B.
    Trip was great! he was very helpful and awesome with the kids. We caught some good fish sadly none of them were eatable. Was a great time thought. would do it again.
  • Panhandle Fishing Charters
    Panhandle Fishing ChartersFort Walton Beach, FL
    Angler proudly displaying a large fish while aboard a fishing boat in clear blue waters.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    +1
    Jack Crevalle
    Marvin D.
    Marvin D.
    it was was fun trip Colby our captain was great! Everyone caugt fish so that was great! We definitely book another trip back in town.
  • Panhandle Fishing Charters - Bow Fishing
    Panhandle Fishing Charters - Bow FishingFort Walton Beach, FL
    A sleek fishing boat is docked at a marina, showcasing its design and features, with a calm water backdrop.
    Joe B.
    Joe B.
    Says will hold 6 people but when 6 grown men got there it was a small boat. Every fish except one was out of season. Captain was knowledgeable about area. Trip would be better with two grown ups and some young tweens.

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What's biting with Panhandle Fishing Charters - Bow Fishing in Fort Walton Beach

Forget the turkey, November is Grouper season. Red, Gag, and Scamp Grouper are all around this time of year. Throw in average temperatures of 60 degrees, and you've got the perfect Thanksgiving destination!

Top catches for November

Fishing reports

Two anglers fish from the illuminated bow of a boat at night along a wooded shoreline.

NEW NIGHT TIME BOW FISHING CHARTERS AVAI

Mar 19, 2018 • Fort Walton Beach
We were lucky enough to get out on some bow fishing during the month of March. We ran several nighttime bow fishing charters all hitting a different type of species. We had Gar, Sheepshead, Spanish Mackerel (whoa!), and Rays. We had a variety of shooters aboard from beginners to experts who were all in awe of the new boat/set up. Schedule your nighttime bow fishing charter with Panhandle Fishing Charters via FishingBooker today!
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