Captain
Nick Kirby

Member since June 2014 Okaloosa Island, United States
Background
I've been fishing the local waters with my father since I was old enough to hold a rod and reel. I am a full time charter boat captain and the owner/operator of Scallywag Charters. We strive to make every trip memorable and will always go the extra mile to ensure your fishing charter is great because we want to be a part of your vacations to Destin, FL.
Techniques
We do mainly inshore bay fishing and kid friendly fishing charters. Our goal is to have a great time while on the water and to try to bring something home for dinner. We try to accommodate your goals as much as possible and match the fish to the angler the best we can.

Hey, I'm Captain Nick Kirby

Okaloosa Island, United States
Background
I've been fishing the local waters with my father since I was old enough to hold a rod and reel. I am a full time charter boat captain and the owner/operator of Scallywag Charters. We strive to make every trip memorable and will always go the extra mile to ensure your fishing charter is great because we want to be a part of your vacations to Destin, FL.
Techniques
We do mainly inshore bay fishing and kid friendly fishing charters. Our goal is to have a great time while on the water and to try to bring something home for dinner. We try to accommodate your goals as much as possible and match the fish to the angler the best we can.
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Scallywag Charters Inshore Fishing

State licensed
Excellent
4.9 / 5
(34 reviews)
Okaloosa Island
trips from US $399

Fishing Reports

Every day feels like a vacation in Desti
Every day feels like a vacation in Desti
Apr 16, 2024 Okaloosa Island
Nestled in the heart of the Emerald Coast, Scallywag Charters offers a unique experience for families and friends alike! Our inshore fishing charters provide the perfect blend of fun and education, as your kids will witness dolphins, turtles, and other sea life up close and personal. With an experienced captain at the helm, you will learn the ropes of fishing while cruising through the stunning waters of Destin. But wait! There's more! Scallywag Charters also specializes in family-friendly fishing experiences for those with young children. They have plenty of patience and are great at helping kids catch their first fish! So if you're looking for a memorable day on the water with your little ones, look no further than Scallywag Charters.
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Redfish, Sheepshead and Flounder!
Redfish, Sheepshead and Flounder!
Feb 11, 2024 Okaloosa Island
On Inshore Fishing Charters you can expect to fish with light spinning tackle in the Choctawhatchee Bay, the Intercostal Waterway, the Santa Rosa Sound and surrounding Bayous and Inlets. Over February and Spring Break, you can expect to target the species shown in the photos - such as Redfish, Sheepshead and Flounder with Spanish Mackerel and Pompano showing up around mid to late March. Bluefish, Ladyfish, Black Drum and Jack Crevelle can also be found this time of year. If you're worried about getting seasick, these trips are the perfect solution! Bay fishing trips are run throughout the calm backwaters of the bay surrounded by land and gorgeous scenery. You can expect to target these species on our inshore fishing charters. Trips range from 2-6 hours. 2-3 hour fishing trips are catch and release. On 4 hours and longer the captain will clean the fish for you to take home or take out to one of the many restaurants in Destin. Many offer a Hook and Cook or Cook Your Catch - like AJโ€™s, Brotulas, Jackakudas to name a few! Looking forward to seeing you out on the water! Scallywag Charters is ready for another fantastic year and want you to be a part of it! Lets fish!!!
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Redfish, Sheepshead and Flounder!
Redfish, Sheepshead and Flounder!
Feb 11, 2024 Okaloosa Island
On Inshore Fishing Charters you can expect to fish with light spinning tackle in the Choctawhatchee Bay, the Intercostal Waterway, the Santa Rosa Sound and surrounding Bayous and Inlets. Over February and Spring Break, you can expect to target the species shown in the photos - such as Redfish, Sheepshead and Flounder with Spanish Mackerel and Pompano showing up around mid to late March. Bluefish, Ladyfish, Black Drum and Jack Crevelle can also be found this time of year. If you're worried about getting seasick, these trips are the perfect solution! Bay fishing trips are run throughout the calm backwaters of the bay surrounded by land and gorgeous scenery. You can expect to target these species on our inshore fishing charters. Trips range from 2-6 hours. 2-3 hour fishing trips are catch and release. On 4 hours and longer the captain will clean the fish for you to take home or take out to one of the many restaurants in Destin. Many offer a Hook and Cook or Cook Your Catch - like AJโ€™s, Brotulas, Jackakudas to name a few! Looking forward to seeing you out on the water! Scallywag Charters is ready for another fantastic year and want you to be a part of it! Lets fish!!!
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Get Ready For The Ultimate Summer Fishin
Get Ready For The Ultimate Summer Fishin
May 26, 2023 Okaloosa Island
Looking for a fun and beginner-friendly way to catch some amazing fish? Look no further than inshore fishing! The calm waters make it easy to cast your line and reel in some impressive catches without getting seasick. If you're new to fishing or just looking for a relaxing day on the water with family or friends, then give inshore fishing a try! With plenty of opportunities to catch exciting species like redfish, black drum, bluefish, black snapper and trout, there's never been a better time to cast your line and experience all that inshore fishing has to offer! This post is a highlight of some of our inshore fishing and kids fishing trips over the past couple of weeks.
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Spring Break Inshore Fishing - What to E
Spring Break Inshore Fishing - What to E
Mar 9, 2022 Okaloosa Island
This is a collection of photos from our most recent catches so far this March! The bite started off slow due to the cold fronts moving through the first couple weeks this month. Afternoon bites were consistently better than the mornings for the first couple of weeks this month. Around the 20th we started to have more luck in mornings and the afternoon bite stayed consistent. The wind seems to pick up more in the afternoons now. It sometimes limits where we can fish unfortunately. We saw redfish, black drum, sheepshead, black snappers, spanish mackerel, speckled trout and permit these past 3 weeks.
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Catch of the Day!
Catch of the Day!
Jun 2, 2021 Okaloosa Island
Here are some of our most recent catches inshore in the Choctawhatchee Bay and around the Destin Harbor at Scallywag Charters! This is a taste of what to expect when fishing on our charters in the summer months. Fun for all ages! These were on our 3 hour kids fishing trips and 4-5 hour inshore bay fishing trips. These fishing trips were run in the morning, midday and late afternoon times.
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Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.9 / 5
out of 5 stars from 34 reviews
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Boat
Excellent
4.8 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.9 / 5
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Captain Nick is the real deal
Bad tide predictions but still great catch!
Bad tide predictions but still great catch!
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Satisfied with the boat
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Derek T.
Trenton, SC
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Fishing with Nick

VERIFIED   6 Hours Inshore (AM) on July 3, 2023
Derek T. recommends Scallywag Charters Inshore Fishing
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Shad B.
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VERIFIED   4 Hour Inshore Fishing (7AM) on March 29, 2023
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Jordan M.
Wapakoneta, OH
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5.0 / 5
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5hr gulf trip

VERIFIED   5 Hour Trip โ€“ Bay/Gulf 7AM on July 4, 2022
We done a 5 hour gulf trip an started the day catching our bait fish and we planned on catching our limit of red snapper so...
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Zach F.
Hadar, NE
Excellent
4.7 / 5
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4.0 / 5
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In-shore Fishing Trip

VERIFIED   2 Hour Trip โ€“ Kids Sep-May (3PM) on May 24, 2022
It was a fun time. The captain and the boat were great. This whole Destin/Okaloosa Island trip was a reward for my...
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Michael T.
Fairfax, IA
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Day trip with captain nick

VERIFIED   2 Hour Kids Fishing (12PM) on March 15, 2023
Great trip with captain Nick!!ย  Knew where fish were and had great information about the waters around Destin.ย  Son and grandson...
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