Joshua Regans
Captain

Joshua Regans

Destin, United States
50+ reviews
Captain Joshua Regans grew up fishing the Choctawhatchee Bay and opened up Reel Runners in 2015. Fishing has always been his passion and he knew he wanted to share that with others. Being out on the water every day and seeing the reactions on people's faces when they catch their first fish is what makes everything worthwhile. He wants to make sure every customer has as enjoyable and safe an experience as possible on every trip!

Charter

Reel Runners
Destin
Instant Confirmation
Trips from
US $500

Rating

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

What anglers say

100%
Good experience
100%
Friendly captain
99%
Recommend this charter
98%
Appropriate for children
100%
Satisfied with the boat
97%
Caught fish

All reviews (81)

Showing 1 – 5 of 81 reviews
  • Aimee Bearden
    Aimee Bearden
    us
    Texas, US
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified

    captain josh expeienced and fun guide

    3 Hour Morning Trip • 2 adults • 1 child

    had a great time and help my 5 yo son and i have a great time for father day. got a great trout and some mangrove snapper. thank you for making our trip a fun one. would recommend again and hope to see him again. brought everything we needed and had llenty of gear. helped us when we didnt know exactly what we were doing. good driver and made sure everything eas smooth sailing.

    Response from Captain

    thank you so much for the kind words, Aimee! It was a pleasure spending Father’s Day on the water with you and your son. I’m glad we were able to put you on some nice trout and mangrove snapper and make it a memorable trip for your family. Watching kids catch fish and have fun is what it’s all about! Thank you for choosing Reel Runners Charters, and I truly appreciate the recommendation. We look forward to having you both back on the boat again soon. Tight lines! 🎣

  • Larry Keown
    Larry Keown
    us
    Tennessee, US
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified

    What a fun trip!

    3 Hour Morning Trip • 3 adults

    I caught a large Mangrove snapper and three stingrays. My sons caught 2 mangrove snappers we kept and 6 or 7 we let go. The captain was a Florida native who knew the waters And was a Gator fan who is our team. I took a chance and we won. We had a great time and met a friend. I highly recommend Captain Josh! This is real! I normally don’t go by reviews.

    Response from Captain

    “Thank you, Larry! It was a pleasure spending the morning on the water with you and your sons. I’m glad we were able to put some mangrove snapper in the boat and make a few memories along the way. I appreciate the kind words and recommendation. Go Gators, and I hope to fish with you and your family again soon. Tight lines!” 🐟🎣

  • Eddie Mcnutt
    Eddie Mcnutt
    us
    Tennessee, US
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified

    Awesome expirience

    3 Hour Afternoon Trip • 3 adults • 1 child

    Captain put us on fish almost immediately and would switch locations if things slowed down. will definitely book again next year.

    Response from Captain

    Thank you so much, Eddie! It was a pleasure having you on board, and I’m thrilled we could put you on the fish! Can’t wait to have you out again next year for more great memories!”

  • Lucas Swanson
    Lucas Swanson
    Repeat angler
    us
    Wisconsin, US
    Member since 2019
    6 trips
    5.0
    Verified

    Great Trip and Great Captain

    3 Hour Morning Trip • 4 adults

    Captain informed us it would be a slow due to the summer heat, but he still got us in the fish! Thanks!

    Response from Captain

    Thanks so much, Lucas! It was a pleasure having you out on the water. Even with the summer heat slowing things down, we were able to put some nice fish in the boat! Hope you enjoyed your time here in Florida and have a safe trip back to Wisconsin. We’d love to have you back anytime! Tight lines, Captain Josh

  • Ted Rusch
    Ted Rusch
    Repeat angler
    us
    Georgia, US
    Member since 2025
    3 trips
    5.0
    Verified

    Great Day On The Bay

    2 Hour – Family Adventure (copy) • 3 adults

    Captain Josh had us on fish the entire trip. He was a lot of fun to be around as well. Highly recommend booking Reel Runner Charters. We will be consisting with Captain Josh our next trip down to the gulf.

    Reported catch:
    Redfish
    King George Whiting
    Catfish
    Response from Captain

    Ted, thank you for the great review and for choosing Reel Runners Charters here in Destin, Florida. I’m glad you enjoyed the trip and that we were able to stay on fish throughout the day. That’s what we aim for on every inshore fishing trip. We appreciate the recommendation and hope to have you back on the water next time you’re in town. If anyone is looking for a fun, family-friendly fishing experience in Destin, we’d love to take you out.

Real catches shared by our community

  • Reel Runners
    Reel RunnersDestin, FL
    Angler proudly holding a large redfish on a boat in calm coastal waters, with another adult visible in the background.
    Fish 1
    Redfish
    Lucas S.
    Lucas S.
    Captain informed us it would be a slow due to the summer heat, but he still got us in the fish! Thanks!
  • Reel Runners
    Reel RunnersDestin, FL
    An angler proudly displaying a caught stingray while fishing from a boat, enjoying a sunny day on the water.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    Mutton Snapper
    Larry K.
    Larry K.
    I caught a large Mangrove snapper and three stingrays. My sons caught 2 mangrove snappers we kept and 6 or 7 we let go. The captain was a Florida native who knew the waters And was a Gator fan who is our team. I took a chance and we won. We had a great time and met a friend. I highly recommend Captain Josh! This is real! I normally don’t go by reviews.
  • Reel Runners
    Reel RunnersDestin, FL
    Adult angler holding a large redfish aboard a center-console fishing boat on calm coastal waters.
    Fish 1
    Redfish
    Eddie M.
    Eddie M.
    Captain put us on fish almost immediately and would switch locations if things slowed down. will definitely book again next year.
  • Reel Runners
    Reel RunnersDestin, FL
    An angler proudly displaying a beautiful fish while enjoying a day on the water, showcasing the excitement of a successful fishing trip.
    Fish 1
    Redfish
    Rebecca M.
    Rebecca M.
    We had such an amazing time out on the water. Our guide was friendly, knowledgeable, and made the whole trip so much fun. We caught plenty of fish and made memories that will last forever. Highly recommend! Book the trip. You won’t regret it. We can’t wait to go fishing with Capt Josh again!
  • Reel Runners
    Reel RunnersDestin, FL
    An angler proudly displaying a large Black Bass while fishing on a boat in a scenic waterway.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    Black Drum
    George Z.
    George Z.
    Great day with great Team. Very knowledgeable of the area and put us on the fish.
  • Reel Runners
    Reel RunnersDestin, FL
    Two anglers proudly displaying their catch of Redfish and Speckled Trout at the dock after a Florida fishing trip.
    Fish 1
    Redfish
    Audra S.
    Audra S.
  • Reel Runners
    Reel RunnersDestin, FL
    A family group proudly displaying their catch of Redfish at the dock, showcasing a successful day of fishing.
    Fish 1
    Redfish
    Ryan F.
    Ryan F.
    Thanks Captian Josh for making a memorable trip for us while we were here for a family reunion… we had a first time kid on his first charter and you made him non stop talking about how much fun he had!!! He’s hooked for life!! Thanks for all the reds and other keepers we got. Had an amazing time and thanks again
  • Reel Runners
    Reel RunnersDestin, FL
    Young angler proudly holding a Redfish while fishing from a boat in a calm waterway.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    Redfish
    Zeke E.
    Zeke E.
    We had a great trip with Cap'n Josh. We were primarily targeting Reds...Caught several different inshore species.... able to keep several for a nice big bag of filets. Caught a nice Red within 5 seconds of the very first cast. Cap'n Josh is full service....will keep everyone baited up and even cast for you if you'd like. Plenty of different bait and multiple rod/reel combos available....He will clean and bag your catch for you when you get back to the marina. Cap'n Josh is very pleasant and knowledgable of the area. Plan to circle up with him again in the near future. Thank you.
  • Reel Runners
    Reel RunnersDestin, FL
    A young woman casting her line from the bow of a boat in a serene waterway, surrounded by lush greenery.
    Fish 1
    Flounder
    Shannon B.
    Shannon B.
  • Reel Runners
    Reel RunnersDestin, FL
    A smiling woman enjoying a thrilling ride on a boat, giving a thumbs up while the water splashes around her.
    Janice R.
    Janice R.
    Captain Joshua was so patient with us on our trip and he worked so hard to make sure we got a decent catch. Captain Joshua is the best!!!

What's biting with Reel Runners in Destin

Fishing in Destin has to cool down at some point – but not in November! Make the most of the end of the pelagic season, while bay and bottom fishing is still on fire. Fill your boat to fill the freezer for the holidays! 

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