Choctawhatchee Bay Fishing Charters
Charter operator

Choctawhatchee Bay Fishing Charters

Freeport, United States
100+ reviews
Captain Brad has been on the water since he was 6 years old helping grandpa on his commercial mullet skiff. Born and raised right here on Choctawhatchee Bay. Book with us and go with a true local guide. Let's go fishing!
April B.
April B.
Business partner

Charter

Rating

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

What anglers say

97%
Good experience
100%
Friendly captain
95%
Recommend this charter
99%
Appropriate for children
100%
Satisfied with the boat
86%
Caught fish

All reviews (148)

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  • Shannon Thorpe
    Shannon Thorpe
    us
    Michigan, US
    Member since 2020
    5.0
    Verified

    great time with a great Captain!

    Half Day Trip (PM)5 adults

    Captain Brad was a great captain who is very knowledgeable with his boat, tackle and the waters! After some skeptical weather it was decided that we could still make the trip happen and we were fortunate enough to find some schools of Bull Reds that made the trip even more exciting landing those on the boat! Then he took us to some of his favorite spots along the river and even though you can never guarantee landing a catch... those spots did not disappoint! We had a fun boat ride out and back in to the docks. Captain Brad is not only knowledgeable, but is very friendly, honest and courteous to all of us aboard. We're definitely coming back to hear new adventures and fish some of his great spots! Thanks for making this trip memorable Captain Brad and the boys (young men really) had a blast and will talk about this fish story forever!

    Reported catch:
    Redfish
    Response from Charter operator

    Thank you so much, Shannon, for such a wonderful review! We’re so glad the weather cooperated and Captain Brad was able to get you and the guys out on the water. Finding those Bull Reds definitely made for an exciting trip and a fish story worth telling! 🎣 Thank you for choosing Choctawhatchee Bay Fishing Charters. We really appreciate you trusting us with your trip, and we can’t wait to have you and the guys back aboard for another adventure! God bless! ❤️🎣 — Captain Brad & April

  • Matthew Lahvis
    Matthew Lahvis
    us
    Texas, US
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified

    Brad us hammering fish all day

    Half Day Trip (AM)4 adults

    What an awesome experience. From the moment we dropped lines we were hammering speckled trout. Brad knew exactly where to go and how to catch. We limited out and had to toss many back. He also went out of his way to try and catch us some reds. The boat was really well laid out, too to give us each ample space to cast. My mates and I couldn’t have asked for a better day of fishing. Thanks Brad!!!

    Reported catch:
    Speckled Trout
    Response from Charter operator

    Matthew, thank you so much for the incredible review! We’re thrilled to hear you and your crew had such an awesome day on the water with Captain Brad. Hammering trout from the start and limiting out is exactly the kind of experience we love creating for our guests. We truly appreciate your kind words and recommendation, and we’re glad Captain Brad could make it such a memorable trip for you all. We look forward to having you back out on the bay again soon!

  • Scott Mcchesney
    Scott Mcchesney
    Repeat angler
    us
    Pennsylvania, US
    Member since 2018
    3 trips
    5.0
    Verified
    NEW

    Great day on the water

    Half Day Trip (AM)2 adults

    Capt Brad put us on fish right from the beginning. we didn’t catch the big ones but caught fish and had a great time. We will definately book him again if we are ever in the area!

    Reported catch:
    Redfish
  • Dwayne Green
    Dwayne Green
    us
    Baytown, TX, US
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified

    Great time with Captain Brad

    Half Day Trip (PM)4 adults

    We had an amazing experience with Captain Dwayne and Brad. We reeled in plenty of fish and had some wonderful conversations throughout our trip. It was particularly heartwarming to learn about Brad's commitment to his faith and his contributions to his church and community. We would absolutely recommend this Captain to any fellow anglers!

    Reported catch:
    Redfish
    Response from Charter operator

    Thank you so much, Dwayne! It was truly a pleasure spending the day on the water with you. I appreciate your kind words—not only about the fishing but also about our conversations. Being able to share my faith and meet great people like you is one of the biggest blessings of this job. Thank you for trusting me with your trip and for the recommendation. I hope our paths cross again, and I’d love to have y’all back on the bay anytime. God bless! 🎣🙏

  • Robert Gill
    Robert Gill
    us
    Texas, US
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified

    We had so fun with Captain Brad!

    2 Hour Trip – Kids2 adults

    We had so much fun fishing with Captain Brad Bishop. It rained but it did not keep us from enjoying our trip.He had a lot of knowledge about the area and where to fish. Captain Brad was friendly and was so great with our grandson. He took us to several fishing spots to be sure we got to catch fish.

    Response from Charter operator

    Thank you so much, Robert! I really appreciate you taking the time to leave such a great review. Even with the rain, I’m glad we were able to make it a fun day on the water. It was a pleasure fishing with you and your family, and I’m especially happy your grandson had a great time! Thanks again for trusting me with your trip, and I hope to see y’all back on the bay for another adventure soon. 🎣

Real catches shared by our community

  • Choctawhatchee Bay Fishing Charters
    Choctawhatchee Bay Fishing ChartersFreeport, FL
    great time with a great Captain!
    Shannon T.
    Shannon T.
  • Choctawhatchee Bay Fishing Charters
    Choctawhatchee Bay Fishing ChartersFreeport, FL
    We had so fun with Captain Brad!
    Robert G.
    Robert G.
  • Choctawhatchee Bay Fishing Charters
    Choctawhatchee Bay Fishing ChartersFreeport, FL
    Brad us hammering fish all day
    Matthew L.
    Matthew L.
  • Choctawhatchee Bay Fishing Charters
    Choctawhatchee Bay Fishing ChartersFreeport, FL
    Excellent trip! Fish On!
    Shane S.
    Shane S.
  • Choctawhatchee Bay Fishing Charters
    Choctawhatchee Bay Fishing ChartersFreeport, FL
    fun day with son
    Scott G.
    Scott G.
  • Choctawhatchee Bay Fishing Charters
    Choctawhatchee Bay Fishing ChartersFreeport, FL
    Good trip
    Kevin P.
    Kevin P.
  • Choctawhatchee Bay Fishing Charters
    Choctawhatchee Bay Fishing ChartersFreeport, FL
    Redfish Slayer
    Eli W.
    Eli W.
  • Choctawhatchee Bay Fishing Charters
    Choctawhatchee Bay Fishing ChartersFreeport, FL
    Half day with Captain Brad
    Devin S.
    Devin S.
  • Choctawhatchee Bay Fishing Charters
    Choctawhatchee Bay Fishing ChartersFreeport, FL
    Fishing with Brad
    Cuong D.
    Cuong D.
  • Choctawhatchee Bay Fishing Charters
    Choctawhatchee Bay Fishing ChartersFreeport, FL
    Redfish bay fishing with Brad
    Bryan P.
    Bryan P.

What's biting with Choctawhatchee Bay Fishing Charters in Freeport

Top catches for September

Fishing reports

A young angler proudly displaying a Redfish and a Flounder while fishing on a boat in a scenic waterway.

Early morning bite!

Aug 6, 2026 • Freeport
Fish seem to be biging best from daylight till about 0830 then again late evening crom 1700 till dark. Live Menhaden freelined of carolina rig.
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A young angler proudly displaying a Redfish while two companions celebrate on a sunny day aboard a fishing boat.

Slow but steady!

Jul 1, 2026 • Freeport
Morning trip was ok with a couple over slot redfish and a few keepers. Afternoon trip was about the same but landed a stud sheepshead.
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Redfish, Speckled Trout, Black Drum

Jun 22, 2026 • Freeport
Inshore bite was slow but steady. All on live shrimp around structure.
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An angler proudly displaying a large Redfish while aboard a fishing boat, showcasing a successful day on the water.

Big bull reds are chewing!

Feb 28, 2025 • Freeport
Lots of action right now on our afternoon trips!
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An angler proudly displaying a large Walleye while fishing at night on a boat.

First dock light night trip!

Jun 4, 2019 • Freeport
We left the pickup location at 7pm. First stop we caught a few catfish. Once it got dark we headed towards our first dock that had green underwater lights. Soon as I pulled up I knew it was gonna be exciting! I could see shadows of upper slot Redfish all around the light. First cast with a live shrimp, we were hooked up within seconds! Had our limit of 5 Redfish within 10 mins. Headed to a few other docks, Redfish everywhere we went. After the first 10 mins of dock light fishing we just kept catching and releasing them back into the water! This trip was awesome and I highly recommend everyone to give it a try!
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Three young anglers proudly displaying their catches, including a large Redfish and Speckled Trout, at a scenic dockside location.

Redfish and Speckled Trout

Apr 6, 2018 • Freeport
The redfish and speckled trout bit is getting better everyday! These young men from NC had a blast reeling in these nice fish plus many more!
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