What would you recommend to anglers fishing in Fort Walton Beach, Florida for the first time?

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Jennifer Hewell
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Went fishing with Liquid Prescription Fishing Charter on May 19, 2025
The same fish can be caught with cut bait from one of the local piers. However, if you want the boat ride, to see the gorgeous waters, and potentially hook a shark to fight then you'll need a boat or charter.

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Ryan Wallis
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Went fishing with A Slice of Life Fishing on April 24, 2025
I would recommend going further out if you want to catch more fish, it’s still a blast to stay in closer but just pay for more time if you are there to primarily catch bigger fish, it will be worth it.

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Jennifer Cowles
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Went fishing with Anarchy Fishing Charters on April 23, 2025
Be prepared for a cool start if leaving in the morning. We hardly touched our food and drink because we were pretty busy the whole time! Sunscreen and a hat. Maybe anti nausea meds if that's an issue for you but take them before the trip.

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William Staley
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Went fishing with **Above C-Level Adventures** on May 24, 2024
Had a great time even got to check a fish off my son's bucket list of fish to catch. Very knowledgeable and friendly. If things didn't work out he always have a backup plan and allowed us to be part of the decisions of what type of fishing we wanted to do. Would definitely recommend and use him again. No complaints for a first time charter experience. Great crew and fun times.

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Roger Muhme
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Went fishing with Sparkling Water Charters on March 12, 2024
If you're going in March don't expect a lot of them to be in season. Expect to catch your bait and have fun doing it. These Captains know where to find fish and put you on them. What kind you catch is a wonderful mystery. Have fun.

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Mark Rhodes
Canaseraga, NY
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Went fishing with Anarchy Fishing Charters on September 13, 2023
Many options. Know the difference between state and federally permitted charters. State can only go up to nine Miles out. Federally permitted charters can go out deeper so your options increase but so generally does the cost.

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TJ Davis
Mason City, IA
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Went fishing with Sparkling Water Charters on April 15, 2023
Definitely talk to charters and locals they have the knowledge to make fishing successful your first time. Didn’t meet anyone that wouldn’t be willing to throw in some advice or answer a question that I might have had

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Neely Kelley
United States
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Went fishing with Anarchy Fishing Charters on June 15, 2021
Honestly it depends on the person and their commitment to fishing. We could have easily done the 1/2 day tour, we knew our son wouldn’t make it that long so we booked the 3hr…. Which is closer to shore.

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Shea Brogdon
Valparaiso, Florida
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Went fishing with Liquid Prescription Fishing Charter on May 30, 2021
Hard to say what to recommend to folks who actually know what they're doing when it comes to deep sea fishing. None of us had ever gone before, and it was an absolute treat catching whatever was biting, and things were biting as the bait hit the bottom!

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Roy Poor
Canal Winchester, OH
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Went fishing with Southern Outcast Fishing Charters on June 15, 2019
It's a great place for the family to vacation. It's laid back, yet tons of stuff to do. Great water parks, Para Sailing, Jet skiing, bright white sand beaches, snorkeling, tour boats and rides, boat rentals and shopping for those who choose not to go on the fishing trip. Sea food places and night life abounds. Don't just fish, experience the Destin !

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Emily Yan
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Went fishing with Anarchy Fishing Charters on October 21, 2024
Many of the fish that you could eat were not in season. Was a very fun trip, but if you want to come away with fish you can take home then go a different time of the year.

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Sean Simard
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Went fishing with A Slice of Life Fishing on October 13, 2024
Go in with an open mind. If you’re use to fishing only fresh water like I have, you need to adjust your techniques and listen to your guides and trust them in their experience.

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William Lee
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Went fishing with The Jig is Up Charters on September 19, 2024
They told us ahead of time this time of year the fish are a little slower biting. Early spring is best time to go

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Paul Lopez
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Went fishing with Sparkling Water Charters on June 22, 2024
Be prepared to learn a new style of fishing and ALWAYS listen to what the captain instructs if you want your fish in the boat.

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Donald Logan
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Went fishing with Sparkling Water Charters on May 30, 2024
Be prepared for a fight when you hook and monster this not bass or strip fishing or even big river cats

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David Hoffman
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Went fishing with Anarchy Fishing Charters on May 25, 2024
Be aware of traffic delays if you're heading out in the afternoon or evening. No worries with early morning travel.

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Clinton Bradner
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Went fishing with Reel Adventures on October 21, 2023
From my experience and the fishing that I am use to in eastern NC I was not impressed at all with my first Fort Walton Beach fishing trip.

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Trevor Shoulders
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Went fishing with The Jig is Up Charters on October 8, 2023
End of season and kind of chilly but still a great day on the water - even if we had choppy conditions.

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Ashley Lisocki
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Went fishing with The Jig is Up Charters on August 16, 2023
It’s just hot! We got lucky and most of our trip was overcast but as soon as that sun came out the kids were getting hot very quickly, especially with having to wear life vests.

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Keith Mitchelson
Lerona, WV
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Went fishing with Game Changer Charters LLC on June 11, 2023
Check on the type of fish you want to fish for and make sure they are in season to keep if you want to keep them.

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Jeremiah Vandorsten
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Went fishing with Panhandle Fishing Charters on June 7, 2023
The night time bow-fishing was one of the coolest experiences ever, it was me & my sons first time doing this, and we can’t wait to do it again!

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Lynn Mckim
New Orleans, Louisiana
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Went fishing with ABoat Time Charter on April 22, 2023
Nothing is needed to bring other than lunch and beverage. Bait and rods provided. Crew cleans and bags fish

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Eric Blake
Kingsport, TN
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Went fishing with Anarchy Fishing Charters on May 5, 2022
We would certainly try bottom fishing if we had more time, but trolling got us on a handful of Bonito which are fun to catch.

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Babette Fullington
Navarre, Florida
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Went fishing with All Out Fishing Charters – 24' on April 7, 2021
It was a little chilly & the fish were not biting but I know when they are biting the fishing is great

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DaVon Day
Fort Walton Beach, Florida
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Went fishing with Salty Dawgz’ Deep Sea Charters on December 8, 2020
There are many fish you can't keep in Dec, but those we were able to keep provided plenty of meat and we had to figure how to get them home.

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Jason Leochner
San Marcos, TX
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Went fishing with Broke Tip Charter on October 2, 2020
There were ALOT of jellyfish, hundreds. Not sure if they were migrating through of if this is a common thing.

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Hannah Feaster
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Went fishing with Knotical Adventures Two – The Wild Child on July 15, 2024
Book with Captain Tim O’Malley - Knotical Adventures Two aboard The Wild Child!!!

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Zac Wood
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Went fishing with Anarchy Fishing Charters on June 12, 2024
Great environment for anyone wanting to get out on the water and fight some saltwater fish.

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Melisa Johnson
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Went fishing with Sparkling Water Charters on May 21, 2024
You will have to catch your own bait fish until June, that part was fun too tho.

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Ryan Hernandez
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Went fishing with The Jig is Up Charters on March 27, 2024
Bring sunscreen and beverages. Wear a hat or something to give you some shade. Sunglasses a must.