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Parker Heagerty
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Parker Heagerty

Fort Walton Beach, United States
Federal waters
Angler's choice
100+ reviews
Our lead captain, Captain Parker, is not only a veteran but also born-and-raised in Destin. A local with a lifetime of experience fishing the waters of the Emerald Coast. He has been fishing since he was eight years old, mastering everything from inshore fishing for Redfish and Flounder to offshore deep-sea adventures targeting Snapper, Grouper, Mahi and other species. Known for his friendly personality, expert guidance, and passion for putting his guests on fish... Captain Parker will assure both experienced anglers and beginners have a great trip.
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Jake H.
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Dustin F.
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Charter

Rating

4.8
229 reviews
4.8
Boat & Equipment
4.9
Captain & Crew
4.7
Fishing Experience

What anglers say

95%
Good experience
97%
Friendly captain
94%
Recommend this charter
97%
Appropriate for children
99%
Satisfied with the boat
87%
Caught fish

All reviews (229)

Showing 1 – 5 of 229 reviews
  • James Hogan
    James Hogan
    Repeat angler
    us
    Tennessee, US
    Member since 2022
    3 trips
    5.0
    Verified

    we did’nt leave Salty

    8hr Offshore Fishing (6AM) • 4 adults

    if your looking for a great day on the water on a nice boat witha fun crew then this is your charter! We started the day out having a good time catching some bait fish then it was off to reeling them in. We caught so many Red Snapper unfortunately they were not in aeason butvwe did manage to catch Grouper, white snapper and vermillion snapper along with trigger fish that were keepers. we also caught a lot that were just shy of size limit to keep. The crew were great to talk to and had a sense of humor to joke with. Looking forward to our next time out soon!

    Reported catch:
    Red Snapper
    Vermilion Snapper
    Scamp Grouper
    Gray Triggerfish
    Response from Captain

    Thanks for the great review, James. And very glad your crew had an awesome trip. We enjoyed it and look forward to taking ya'll again soon. Perhaps when Red Snapper are in season!

  • Steve Britton
    Steve Britton
    Repeat angler
    us
    Texas, US
    Member since 2022
    2 trips
    5.0
    Verified

    Great Offshore Fishing

    8hr Offshore Fishing (6AM) • 3 adults

    What an epic day!!! Parker the Captain and Sam the First Mate were absolutely fantastic - they put us on the fish and kept us there. Exceptional crew who were personable and ready to help in every way possible. I have been on many offshore trips and this was definitely one of the best trips ever. Would definitely rebook them without hesitation.

    Response from Captain

    Thanks for the review, Steve. Glad your crew had a great trip. Lots of good fish on that board! Hope we can take you again soon. Thanks, Salty Crew

  • Nick DeDominicis
    Nick DeDominicis
    us
    Georgia, US
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified

    great kid friendly trip

    4hr Family Fishing Trip (7AM) • 5 adults • 2 children

    my son (8) second time fishing. i booked with captian parker and asked that he gear it towards towards kids to catch fish. he did just that. did a great job. first mate blake was very helpful keeping the kids fishing and making it entertaining. we will book again

    Reported catch:
    Vermilion Snapper
    Gray Triggerfish
    Mangrove Snapper
  • Auston Duggins
    Auston Duggins
    us
    Florida, US
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified

    Fishing with Parker

    6hr Offshore Fishing (6AM) • 4 adults
    Reported catch:
    Red Snapper
    Vermilion Snapper
    Gag Grouper
    Gray Triggerfish
    Response from Captain

    Thanks for the review, Austin. Glad your crew had a great day on the water. Hope we can take you fishing again!

  • Chris Mccormack
    Chris Mccormack
    us
    Tennessee, US
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified

    Fishing with Parker

    6hr Offshore Fishing (6AM) • 6 adults
    Response from Captain

    Thank you for the positive review! We hope to see you again!

Real catches shared by our community

  • Salty Endeavors Charters (Tidewater)
    Salty Endeavors Charters (Tidewater)Fort Walton Beach, FL
    Two young anglers aboard a center-console boat, with one proudly displaying a large red snapper caught offshore.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    Red Snapper
    Nick D.
    Nick D.
    my son (8) second time fishing. i booked with captian parker and asked that he gear it towards towards kids to catch fish. he did just that. did a great job. first mate blake was very helpful keeping the kids fishing and making it entertaining. we will book again
  • Salty Endeavors Charters (Tidewater)
    Salty Endeavors Charters (Tidewater)Fort Walton Beach, FL
    A display of freshly caught Red Snapper arranged on a board at Adventure Marina in Okaloosa Island, FL, showcasing a successful fishing trip.
    Fish 1
    Red Snapper
    Auston D.
    Auston D.
  • Salty Endeavors Charters (Tidewater)
    Salty Endeavors Charters (Tidewater)Fort Walton Beach, FL
    A family enjoying a successful fishing trip, showcasing a vibrant Mahi Mahi caught in open waters.
    Fish 1
    Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
    Awesome catch from one of our 5-hour family fishing charters! Caught this guy just 6 miles offshore.
  • Salty Endeavors Charters (Tidewater)
    Salty Endeavors Charters (Tidewater)Fort Walton Beach, FL
    A variety of fish, including Snapper and Mahi Mahi, displayed on a catch board at Adventure Marina in Okaloosa Island, FL.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    +1
    Red Snapper
    Steve B.
    Steve B.
    What an epic day!!! Parker the Captain and Sam the First Mate were absolutely fantastic - they put us on the fish and kept us there. Exceptional crew who were personable and ready to help in every way possible. I have been on many offshore trips and this was definitely one of the best trips ever. Would definitely rebook them without hesitation.
  • Salty Endeavors Charters (Tidewater)
    Salty Endeavors Charters (Tidewater)Fort Walton Beach, FL
    A variety of fish, including snapper and grouper, displayed on a catch board at a marina in Okaloosa Island, FL.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    +1
    Red Grouper
    James H.
    James H.
    if your looking for a great day on the water on a nice boat witha fun crew then this is your charter! We started the day out having a good time catching some bait fish then it was off to reeling them in. We caught so many Red Snapper unfortunately they were not in aeason butvwe did manage to catch Grouper, white snapper and vermillion snapper along with trigger fish that were keepers. we also caught a lot that were just shy of size limit to keep. The crew were great to talk to and had a sense of humor to joke with. Looking forward to our next time out soon!
  • Salty Endeavors Charters (Tidewater)
    Salty Endeavors Charters (Tidewater)Fort Walton Beach, FL
    A variety of fish including Snapper and Tuna displayed on a cleaning table at Adventure Marina in Okaloosa Island, FL.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    +1
    Red Snapper
    Rob M.
    Rob M.
    We went out with Parker on his 30’ Pursuit, which accommodated our group perfectly—plenty of space and very comfortable. After securing bait, Parker had us on mackerel in no time. Once we had our fill, we headed out in search of snapper, and Parker definitely delivered. He knows all the right spots, and more importantly, he’s equipped with the right gear to bring fish in fast and efficiently. I’ve chartered fishing trips all over Florida and Texas, and Parker ranks among the best. When I return to the Destin area, there’s no question—I’ll be booking with him again.
  • Salty Endeavors Charters (Tidewater)
    Salty Endeavors Charters (Tidewater)Fort Walton Beach, FL
    Three anglers enjoying a day on the water aboard a fishing boat, with rods ready for action and the ocean in the background.
    Ted M.
    Ted M.
    Capt Parker worked hard to put us on Snapper. Had a great trip with the grown kids.
  • Salty Endeavors Charters (Tidewater)
    Salty Endeavors Charters (Tidewater)Fort Walton Beach, FL
    A young angler proudly displaying a large Grouper while fishing on a boat in open waters.
    Fish 1
    Red Grouper
    Shane M.
    Shane M.
    I chartered this boat to get out on the ocean and do some fishing in Destin. What a day for me and my boys! We had such a great time. Cap Parker was awesome. He knew what he was doing, laid back and friendly. Can’t wait to get back to Destin!
  • Salty Endeavors Charters (Tidewater)
    Salty Endeavors Charters (Tidewater)Fort Walton Beach, FL
    A variety of fish displayed on a board at Adventure Marina in Okaloosa Island, FL, showcasing a successful fishing trip.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    Red Snapper
    Travis B.
    Travis B.
    Caption Dusty was great, we caught all different species of fish, some keepers some not. He worked hard to put us on the fish and made sure we went home with enough to feed the family. He worked his butt off finding the fish and keeping all of us baited up when the bite was on.
  • Salty Endeavors Charters (Tidewater)
    Salty Endeavors Charters (Tidewater)Fort Walton Beach, FL
    Two young anglers proudly displaying their catch of Mahi Mahi aboard a fishing boat in open waters.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    +1
    Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
    Clayton B.
    Clayton B.
    Trip was perfect, everyone got in and caught plenty of fish and had a wonderful experience.Definitely will be back. Great charter

What's biting with Salty Endeavors Charters (Tidewater) 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

A family enjoying a successful fishing trip, showcasing a vibrant Mahi Mahi caught in open waters.

Mahi in State Waters!

Jun 11, 2026 • Fort Walton Beach
Awesome catch from one of our 5-hour family fishing charters! Caught this guy just 6 miles offshore.
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Three anglers proudly displaying their catch of Mahi Mahi and a large King Mackerel aboard a fishing boat in clear blue waters.

Great bite so far!

Jun 11, 2025 • Fort Walton Beach
The trolling and bottom fishing bite has been great this year so far! We’ve been catching king mackerel, mahi mahi, snapper, amberjack, triggers and tons of red grouper! Come spend an awesome day on the water with us!
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A family proudly displays their catch of the day, featuring a variety of fish including a large Amberjack, at the dock after a fishing excursion.

Amberjacks, Mahi and More!

Aug 17, 2023 • Fort Walton Beach
Nice catch on this 6hr Offshore!
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Angler proudly holding a large tuna aboard a center-console fishing boat offshore, with another crew member partially visible and rods in the background.

Amberjacks!

Aug 4, 2023 • Fort Walton Beach
Caught a couple of nice amberjacks on this Offshore trip this morning!
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A young angler proudly displaying a large Red Snapper while fishing offshore, showcasing a sunny day on the water.

Monster Red Snappers!

Jun 3, 2023 • Fort Walton Beach
Red Snapper season! Another great 6hr Offshore trip!
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Angler proudly displaying a large fish on a sport fishing boat in open water, showcasing a successful offshore fishing trip.

Cobia, Mahi, Mackerel... Oh My!

May 23, 2023 • Fort Walton Beach
Had a nice variety on this Offshore trip, including a massive Cobia!
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