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Daniel Bowers
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Daniel Bowers

Fort Walton Beach, United States
100+ reviews
Capt. Dan is a US Coast Guard Certified OUPV license holder who grew up on the water around Okaloosa county. He has been on a boat his entire life fishing all types of inshore waters. After college, he got into Redfish and has never looked back. Now he wants to show everyone the fun to be had chasing these stunning fish!
Alex K.
Alex K.
Captain

Charters

Rating

4.8
157 reviews
4.8
Boat & Equipment
4.9
Captain & Crew
4.8
Fishing Experience

What anglers say

98%
Good experience
100%
Friendly captain
99%
Recommend this charter
97%
Appropriate for children
100%
Satisfied with the boat
95%
Caught fish

All reviews (157)

Showing 1 – 5 of 157 reviews
  • Katie Tate
    Katie Tate
    us
    Georgia, US
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified
    NEW

    captain Dan is great

    2 Hour Kids Trip — Catch & Release - 3:00 PM • 4 adults • 2 children

    we went on a 2 hour trip with our 5 and 7 year old. 2 other captains canceled on us. one said conditions in the Bay were not great after the hurricane. captain dan moved us to several spots trying to find ua fish. we ended up catch 4 good ones and lots of bites. just enough to keep our kids interested and happy. we will definitely look for him again

    Reported catch:
    Redfish
    Mangrove Snapper
    Response from Captain

    thank you Katie!

  • Joe Essling
    Joe Essling
    us
    Indiana, US
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified
    NEW

    Captain Dan is the Man!

    2 Hour Kids Trip — Catch & Release - 3:00 PM • 4 adults • 2 children

    The kids experience was great! Captain Dan gave our family an experience they won’t forget. My two sons (8 &10) had a blast reelin’ them in and jetting between fishing holes. I’d highly recommend this charter and most importantly Captain Dan! We’ll be back for more!

  • Robert Lindeman
    Robert Lindeman
    Repeat angler
    us
    Nebraska, US
    Member since 2024
    2 trips
    5.0
    Verified

    great day of fishing

    3 Hour Trip – Kids Catch & Release • 5 adults • 3 children

    we had a great day of fishing we caught some great red fish and a few unexpected fish a few puffer fish a larg drumb and a flounder all my girls had a great day and loved the experience we would recommend this charter to family’s with kids fishing for the first time the captain was very helpful and taught the kids a bout the fish it was great!!

  • David Colwell
    David Colwell
    us
    Texas, US
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified

    Loaded up with big fish

    3 Hour Kids Trip — Catch & Release - 12:30 PM • 4 adults • 2 children

    3 hour kids trip in the bay turned into an awesome gulf adventure after Dan told us that the hurricane made the bay fishing a bit iffy. Dan is incredibly knowledgeable on the area, and where the fish are biting, and does free karaoke whenever the motor goes over 2k rpm. Kid got his personal best catch! Highly recommend, will be back

    Response from Captain

    hey brother had a blast with yall! please come back anytime!

  • Vinnie Pietrcollo
    Vinnie Pietrcollo
    Repeat angler
    us
    Georgia, US
    Member since 2026
    2 trips
    5.0
    Verified

    New PR on the Gulf!!!!

    4 Hour Trip — Bay Fishing • 4 adults • 2 children

    Captin Alex was the best!!! Not only did we catch a personal record for snapper he was great with the kids and helping them get on traget quickly. I highly recommend anyone to book without hesitation. Everyone was so nice and inviting; Alex is extremely knowledgeable and knew all the best spots.

    Reported catch:
    Mangrove Snapper
    Response from Captain

    vinnie! thanks for coming man i know it was a little rough but yall hung in there and got rewarded! hope to see yall again

Real catches shared by our community

  • Redfish Cowboys
    Redfish CowboysFort Walton Beach, FL
    Angler holding a large black drum over the water beside a boat at a marina.
    Fish 1
    Black Drum
    Jon B.
    Jon B.
  • Redfish Cowboys
    Redfish CowboysFort Walton Beach, FL
    Two adult anglers display a large stingray caught by bowfishing from a shallow-water flats boat.
    Fish 1
    Ray
    Kindra T.
    Kindra T.
    First time to bowfish in salt water! Definitely a great time. Highly recommend a trip with Alex!
  • Destin Inshore Charters
    Destin Inshore ChartersFort Walton Beach, FL
    Angler proudly displaying a Speckled Trout while fishing from a boat in calm waters.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    Redfish
    Ty S.
    Ty S.
  • Redfish Cowboys
    Redfish CowboysFort Walton Beach, FL
    Young angler proudly holding a Redfish while fishing from a boat, showcasing a successful catch in a scenic waterway.
    Fish 1
    Redfish
    Denise R.
    Denise R.
    Capt Alex was great! He is bery knowledgeable about the area and kept us moving until we caught fish!
  • Destin Inshore Charters
    Destin Inshore ChartersFort Walton Beach, FL
    Adult angler proudly holding a large silver inshore fish aboard a center-console boat near a wooded waterfront dock.
    Fish 1
    Black Drum
    Clint K.
    Clint K.
    Fishing was tough but Captian Dan kept on till we where able to find some fish. He knows the area and not afraid to move and find them. We had a great experience and would do it again. to
  • Destin Inshore Charters
    Destin Inshore ChartersFort Walton Beach, FL
    Young angler proudly holding a large Grouper while fishing offshore, showcasing a successful catch on a sunny day.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    +2
    Gag Grouper
    David C.
    David C.
    3 hour kids trip in the bay turned into an awesome gulf adventure after Dan told us that the hurricane made the bay fishing a bit iffy. Dan is incredibly knowledgeable on the area, and where the fish are biting, and does free karaoke whenever the motor goes over 2k rpm. Kid got his personal best catch! Highly recommend, will be back
  • Redfish Cowboys
    Redfish CowboysFort Walton Beach, FL
    Angler proudly displaying a freshly caught Redfish while standing on a boat in calm waters.
    Fish 1
    Redfish
    Isaiah F.
    Isaiah F.
    Captain alex was very nice and knows how to put you on fish. He is great for beginners and experienced alike and really cares about the people he takes out to fish. He will definitely be the one I charter with when I come back and I would recommend everyone to book woth him as well!!
  • Redfish Cowboys
    Redfish CowboysFort Walton Beach, FL
    Teen angler holding a striped sheepshead on a fishing boat at a waterfront dock.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    Sheepshead
    Dawn B.
    Dawn B.
    Our trip started off a little slow bit we finally gound a fre spots whete we did catch some fish. Captain was great and very knowledgeable!! we would definitely book agaim.
  • Destin Inshore Charters
    Destin Inshore ChartersOkaloosa Island, FL
    Angler proudly displaying a large Grouper under a bridge while fishing in coastal waters.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    +1
    Gag Grouper
    Jay S.
    Jay S.
    We had several good catches.
  • Destin Inshore Charters
    Destin Inshore ChartersOkaloosa Island, FL
    A proud angler holding a large Speckled Trout while fishing from a boat in a scenic coastal environment.
    Jason G.
    Jason G.
    Despite the weather forcing us to change locations a few times we still were able to catch trout. Captain Daniel was awesome. We had a great time and brought several fish home.

Our Fishing Locations

What's biting with Destin Inshore Charters 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

An angler proudly displaying a large Redfish while fishing from a boat, showcasing a successful catch in a coastal environment.

Spring Time Bay Fishing in Destin

May 16, 2024 • Fort Walton Beach
Been on a great bite lately. Dock fishing for dinner has been awesome. Getting drum, reds, trout, snapper and flounder lately. Using shrimp on carolina rigs around deeper docks has been awesome!
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