5.0(1 Reviews)Offshore Fishing Charters in Niceville, Florida
5.0(1 reviews)
Private Trip
Offshore Fishing
68 hour offshore trips targeting Wahoo, Mahi, and SnapperSmall group experience with maximum 4 guests per charterCombines trolling and bottom fishing techniques in one trip
Ready to get after some serious fish? Broke Tip Charter runs top-rated 6 and 8-hour offshore trips that'll put you on everything from screaming wahoo runs to bent-rod snapper action. Captain Kent and his crew know these Gulf waters like the back of their hand, and they're not messing around when it comes to putting fish in the boat. Whether you want to chase pelagics in blue water or work structure closer to shore, we've got the trip that matches your fishing style. Pack your cooler and get ready for some real Gulf Coast fishing.
Your day starts early - we're talking about serious fishing here, not a sunset cruise. The 6-hour trip gives you solid time to either push offshore for the big stuff or stay inshore and really work the productive spots. Go with the 8-hour option and you get the best of both worlds - we can run trolling patterns for mahi and kings, then settle in over structure to drop live bait for grouper and snapper. The Gulf of Mexico off Niceville is absolutely loaded with fish if you know where to look, and that's exactly what separates a good day from a great one. We keep our groups small at just 4 anglers max, so everyone gets plenty of rod time and personal attention from the crew.
We run a variety of techniques depending on what's biting and what you're after. For the offshore wahoo and mahi action, we'll have the trolling spread dialed in with high-speed lures and ballyhoo rigs that these fish can't resist. When we're working structure for snapper and grouper, it's all about precision bottom fishing with circle hooks and the right weight to get down through the current. The boat's rigged with quality Penn and Shimano gear that can handle whatever we hook up with. Live bait fishing is where things get really exciting - nothing beats the anticipation of watching that rod tip while a big snapper or grouper considers your offering 60 feet down. We'll teach you the nuances of reading the fish finder, feeling the bite, and setting the hook properly on different species.
"Captain Kent and Bobbie are awesome! They worked very hard and worked great as a team to get us on some albacore, king mackerel and red snapper. Great filleting skills as well! My daughter, son and his girlfriend were visiting so I was very happy to be able to show them a fun time. I definitely recommend Broken Tip Charters!" - Thomas
Blackfin Tuna are absolute fighters that'll test your tackle and your stamina. These chunky cousins of the yellowfin run anywhere from 10 to 30 pounds and they're built for speed. Peak season runs from spring through early fall when the water temps are right. What makes blackfins so special is their incredible fight-to-size ratio - a 15-pound blackfin will pull drag like a fish twice its size. They school up around structure and temperature breaks, and when you find them, you can usually catch several before they wise up and move on.
Redfish might surprise you this far offshore, but the Gulf holds some absolute giants that most anglers never see. These copper-colored bulls can push 40+ pounds and they fight with that classic redfish bulldogging power that'll wear you out. Fall and winter are prime time for big reds in deeper water. The excitement with big redfish comes from their unpredictability - they might make a screaming run or just plant themselves on the bottom and refuse to budge. Either way, you're in for a workout.
Mahi Mahi are the crowd favorites for good reason - they're beautiful, acrobatic, and absolutely delicious. Also called dolphinfish or dorado, these bright green and gold speedsters love floating structure and weed lines. Spring and summer bring the best mahi fishing when they move in closer to shore. What gets everyone fired up about mahi is watching them light up and change colors during the fight, plus their habit of jumping clear out of the water. School mahi run 3-8 pounds while the bull dolphin can hit 20+ pounds with that distinctive square head.
Great Barracuda are the wolves of the reef - aggressive predators with a mouth full of razor teeth and an attitude to match. These silver missiles can stretch 4-5 feet and they hit lures with bone-jarring strikes that'll wake up anyone dozing in their chair. They're year-round residents but seem most active during the warmer months. Barracuda fishing is pure adrenaline because you never know when one's going to explode on your bait. Their initial run is absolutely blistering, and they've got a nasty habit of jumping and thrashing that keeps you on your toes.
Red Snapper are the bread and butter of Gulf fishing - smart, tasty, and surprisingly strong for their size. These ruby-red beauties live around structure and they're particular about their baits and presentation. Snapper season regulations change yearly, so we stay on top of the current rules. What makes snapper fishing so addictive is the combination of skill and patience it requires. They're not pushovers like some bottom fish - red snapper will examine your bait, test it, and spit it out if something doesn't feel right. When you finally hook a good one, they use every bit of structure around to try and break you off.
The Gulf doesn't wait around, and neither should you. Broke Tip Charter's offshore trips book up fast, especially during prime fishing season when the bite is hot and the weather's cooperating. Captain Kent and his crew have built their reputation one satisfied angler at a time, and that customer-first approach shows in everything they do - from the pre-trip brief
Step aboard our reliable 29' Luhrs sport fisher, built tough in 1999 and powered by twin 315HP Yanmar turbo diesels that'll cruise you out to the fishing grounds at 24 knots. This offshore workhorse is equipped with everything serious anglers need - GPS and radar for navigation, fish finder to locate the action, plus an icebox to keep your catch fresh and drinks cold. The flybridge gives you excellent visibility for spotting birds and baitfish, while the onboard head and sleeping quarters mean comfort during those longer 8-hour trips targeting wahoo, mahi, and monster snappers. Whether you're trolling the blue water for pelagics or dropping live bait to the bottom for grouper, this boat handles Niceville's offshore waters with confidence. She accommodates up to 6 anglers comfortably, giving everyone room to fight fish without tangled lines.
Thunnus AtlanticusBlackfin tuna are the scrappy little fighters of the tuna family, averaging 15-25 pounds but packing serious punch. These beauties have that classic tuna build with striking yellow sides that fade fast once out of the water. We find them in 60-200 feet around structure and current lines, especially during cooler months from fall through early spring. They school up tight and feed aggressively on small baitfish. What makes them special is their incredible fight-to-size ratio - they'll rip drag and make runs that'll surprise you. Plus, they're absolutely delicious - firm, red meat that's perfect for sashimi or grilling. My tip: when you hook into a school, keep multiple rods ready with small jigs or live pilchards. Once you find them, they'll often stick around and you can load the cooler quick.
Sphyraena BarracudaBarracuda are the Gulf's resident speed demons - sleek, toothy predators that can hit 35 mph in short bursts. Most run 3-4 feet long around here, though we see some monsters pushing 5+ feet. They hang around reefs, wrecks, and structure in 20-100 feet, year-round in our warm waters. What guests love is their aggressive strike and initial blistering run, plus they're just plain cool-looking fish. While not the best eating due to occasional ciguatera concerns, they're pure sport fish fun. They hunt by sight and love shiny, fast-moving baits. Pro tip: use a wire leader and keep your bait moving - dead-stick won't work. When trolling, let your spoon or plug skip on the surface. Once hooked, watch those teeth when landing them. Barracuda have attitude and aren't shy about showing it.
Coryphaena HippurusMahi are hands-down one of the most exciting offshore targets we chase. These colorful speedsters average 15-30 pounds but can push 50+ pounds. You'll find them around floating debris, weed lines, and current breaks in 100+ feet of water. Spring through fall are prime seasons when they move closer to shore. What makes mahi special is their acrobatic fight - they'll jump, run, and change colors like a light show. The meat is absolutely top-notch too - firm, white, and mild. Here's a local trick: when you hook one mahi, don't boat it right away. Keep it in the water and have everyone else cast around it. Mahi travel in schools and the hooked fish will often call in its buddies. We've loaded boats this way, pulling 6-8 fish from one school.
Lutjanus CampechanusRed snapper are the crown jewel of Gulf bottom fishing - beautiful fish with that classic red color and excellent table fare. Most run 5-15 pounds around our area, though we catch some real slabs over 20 pounds. They live on hard bottom, wrecks, and structure in 60-200 feet year-round, but summer is peak season during federal season openings. What makes them special is their solid fight and that they're arguably the best-eating fish in the Gulf - sweet, flaky white meat that's restaurant quality. They can be picky feeders though. My go-to technique: use circle hooks with fresh cut bait like cigar minnows or squid, and fish right on the bottom. When you feel that tap-tap bite, don't jerk - just reel steady and let the circle hook do its job. They'll head straight for structure when hooked.
Sciaenops OcellatusRed drum, or redfish, are one of our most popular inshore targets, and for good reason. These bronze beauties with their signature black spots typically run 18-30 inches around here, though we see some real bulls pushing 40+ inches. They love shallow water - we're talking 1-4 feet around oyster bars, grass flats, and dock pilings. Fall and spring are prime time when they school up heavy in the bays. What guests love most is watching these fish "tail" in skinny water and that initial bulldogging run when hooked. They're also fantastic table fare with sweet, flaky white meat. The key trick I share: when sight-fishing, cast well ahead of cruising fish and let your bait settle. Redfish are spooky in shallow water, so patience pays off. Live shrimp or cut bait on the bottom works best.
5.0 out of 5.0Captain Kent and Bobbie are awesome! They worked very hard and worked great as a team to get us on some albacore, king mackerel a...
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