Jason Gimmestad
Captain

Jason Gimmestad

Fort Walton Beach, United States
25+ reviews
Growing up in Atlanta, Georgia the focus for me was Largemouth Bass and Trout in the mountains. Once I moved to Florida in 2011 a whole new world opened up. Starting at the piers and wade-fishing the bay as much as possible I knew that fishing was my calling. Running charters allowed me to start dipping my toes into nearshore bottom fishing. While bringing a big Red Snapper to the boat is a special thing nothing beats a big Gator Trout. Those are by far my favorite fish to target. They were before I started guiding and they still are to this day.

Charter

Rating

5.0
33 reviews
5.0
Boat & Equipment
5.0
Captain & Crew
4.9
Fishing Experience

What anglers say

100%
Recommend this charter
100%
Caught fish

All reviews (33)

Showing 15 of 33 reviews
  • Dustin Crawley
    Dustin Crawley
    us
    Tennessee, US
    Member since 2025
    5.0
    Verified

    What a great experience!

    4 Hour Trip – Inshore - 7:00 AM2 adults

    My wife and I booked a charter for half a day, looking for a fun little adventure. Wow! We had the best time! Jason was very knowledgeable about the waters and fish. He is a super fun guy to hang out with and really made the trip over the top enjoyable! We snagged up some mangrive snappers and then both were able to quickly catch a redfish. We also caught several other species, including mackerel, trout, puffer fish etc. We will definitely reach back out to Captain Jason when we venture back down to Flordia and we know it will be a great day when we do! Thank you for a fantastic day, Jason!!

    Reported catch:
    Redfish
    Spanish Mackerel
    Speckled Trout
    Mangrove Snapper
  • Gabriel Robles
    Gabriel Robles
    us
    Houston, TX, US
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified

    Tough Conditions to start, but great trip!

    4 Hour Trip – Inshore - 6:00 AM4 adults2 children

    Captain Jason took us out in the Gulf for some Spanish and king mackerel, but the seas weren’t cooperating. Quickly pivoted and moved us inshore for some reds and drum action. Heard most of the other captains complaining about tough conditions, but captain Jason had us bouncing around from spot to spot. Ended up limiting out and then some! We will be back! Thanks captain Jason!

    Reported catch:
    Black Drum
    Redfish
    Spanish Mackerel
  • Arthur Watkins
    Arthur Watkins
    us
    Kentucky, US
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified

    Most fun fishing trip I’ve ever done.

    4 Hour Trip – Inshore4 adults

    Full experience, every aspect of ocean fishing. We got bait, fished multiple spots, and caught multiple species of fish. I can remember at least 5. Can’t really remember because everyone was so busy catching fish and the captain was attending to everyone and everything very efficiently. It was a blast.

    Reported catch:
    Bluefish (Tailor)
    Speckled Trout
    Tarpon
    Redfish
    +1
  • James Stephens
    James Stephens
    us
    Ohio, US
    Member since 2020
    5.0
    Verified

    Lindy lou inshore

    4 Hour Trip – Inshore3 adults2 children

    Jason is a good captain and a nice guy. We caught some mangrove snappers and had them cooked at Harbor Docks in Destin which he recommended. I brought my 2 sons and they had a great time and the fish were delicious

  • Samuel Rees
    Samuel Rees
    us
    Weirton, WV, US
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified

    first trip for my 11 y ar old daughter

    2 Hour Trip – Kids (PM)3 adults2 children

    Jason was great he helped my daughter out and she had her first fish before my hook was even wet. he had us on several types of fish in a couple of different locations. highly recommend captain Jason

    Reported catch:
    Mangrove Snapper
    Redfish

Real catches shared by our community

  • Lindy Lou Charters
    Lindy Lou ChartersFort Walton Beach, FL
    Great Charter!
    Chris W.
    Chris W.
  • Lindy Lou Charters
    Lindy Lou ChartersFort Walton Beach, FL
    first trip for my 11 y ar old daughter
    Samuel R.
    Samuel R.
  • Lindy Lou Charters
    Lindy Lou ChartersFort Walton Beach, FL
    Tough Conditions to start, but great trip!
    Gabriel R.
    Gabriel R.
  • Lindy Lou Charters
    Lindy Lou ChartersFort Walton Beach, FL
    Had a great time
    Jimmy R.
    Jimmy R.
  • Lindy Lou Charters
    Lindy Lou ChartersOkaloosa Island, FL
    Most fun fishing trip I’ve ever done.
    Arthur W.
    Arthur W.
  • Lindy Lou Charters
    Lindy Lou ChartersOkaloosa Island, FL
    Great Captain!
    Danielle B.
    Danielle B.
  • Lindy Lou Charters
    Lindy Lou ChartersOkaloosa Island, FL
    highly recommended
    Richard R.
    Richard R.
  • Lindy Lou Charters
    Lindy Lou ChartersOkaloosa Island, FL
    Awesome inshore trip!
    Garrett W.
    Garrett W.
  • Lindy Lou Charters
    Lindy Lou ChartersOkaloosa Island, FL
    Great fishing trip
    Mallory B.
    Mallory B.
  • Lindy Lou Charters
    Lindy Lou ChartersOkaloosa Island, FL
    Function Over Fo4m - every time
    Steve T.
    Steve T.

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