10-Hour Offshore Fishing - Shalimar, FL
Private Trip
Offshore Fishing
10hour offshore fishing charter targeting multiple species 9 miles outAll fishing gear and licenses provided for groups up to 6Target Flounder, Snapper, Trout, Grouper and other local species
Ready to get serious about fishing? This 10-hour offshore charter with Time Off Fishing Charter takes you 9 miles out into the Gulf where the real action happens. We're talking about a full day on the water targeting some of the most popular species in Northwest Florida waters - Red Snapper, Southern Flounder, Sea Trout, Redfish, and the always exciting Mahi Mahi. Your captain knows these waters like the back of his hand, and with all gear and licenses included, you just need to show up ready to fish. We can take up to 6 anglers, making this perfect for families, buddy trips, or anyone wanting to experience what makes Shalimar one of Florida's top fishing destinations.
This isn't your typical half-day trip - we're giving you a full 10 hours to really make it count. Your day starts early with a pre-dawn departure to maximize fishing time during the prime morning bite. The ride out to our fishing grounds takes about 30 minutes, giving you time to get rigged up and ready. Once we hit that 9-mile mark, you're in some of the most productive waters along the Emerald Coast. The structure changes out here create perfect habitat for bottom fish like snapper and grouper, while the open water attracts pelagic species like mahi. Your captain will read the conditions and adjust tactics throughout the day - maybe starting with bottom fishing at dawn, then switching to trolling when the sun gets higher. With 10 hours, we have the flexibility to chase whatever's biting best and really put you on the fish.
We'll be running a mix of techniques depending on what's working and what we're targeting. Bottom fishing with circle hooks and knocker rigs is our bread and butter for snapper, grouper, and other reef fish. We'll be fishing over natural and artificial reefs where these fish stack up. For the trout and redfish, we might work some nearshore structure or grass flats with lighter tackle and live bait. When conditions are right, we'll break out the trolling spread for mahi - nothing beats the sight of a bull dolphin coming up hot on a ballyhoo. All your tackle is provided, from heavy conventional reels for bottom fishing to lighter spinning gear for the smaller species. Your captain supplies everything from hooks and sinkers to a full selection of baits - live, dead, and artificial. Florida fishing licenses are included too, so you're completely covered and legal to fish.
Red Snapper are the crown jewel of Gulf fishing, and our offshore grounds hold some real quality fish. These guys are aggressive feeders that love structure, and when you hook into a 15-20 pound snapper, you'll know it immediately. They make that classic head-shaking run straight for the bottom, testing your drag and your arms. Red snapper season typically runs from June through July, and these are some of the best eating fish in the Gulf. Southern Flounder might surprise you with their fight - these flatfish are ambush predators that can really pull when they want to. They're found around sandy bottoms and structure edges, and a 3-4 pound flounder makes for some seriously good table fare. Sea Trout are another local favorite, especially the bigger "gator trout" that can reach 5-6 pounds. They're more common in spring and fall when water temps are ideal, and they'll hit both live bait and artificials.
Redfish, or red drum, are year-round residents that never fail to put up a fight. These copper-colored bruisers can range from slot-size fish around 20 inches up to bull reds over 40 inches. They're powerful fish that make long runs and really test your equipment. Mahi Mahi are the wild card that can make any trip special. These electric-colored fish are pelagic wanderers that show up when conditions are right, usually around floating debris or weed lines. A school of mahi can turn an average day into an epic one - they're aggressive, acrobatic, and absolutely delicious. Bulls can reach 30+ pounds, and when you find a school, the action can be non-stop with multiple hookups.
Ten hours offshore with Time Off Fishing Charter gives you the real Gulf fishing experience that keeps anglers coming back year after year. You're getting access to proven fishing grounds, professional equipment, and a captain who lives and breathes these waters. Whether you're looking to fill the cooler with snapper and grouper, chase that trophy redfish, or get lucky with a school of mahi, this trip puts you in position to succeed. The boat handles 6 anglers comfortably, so bring the crew and make it a day to remember. With everything provided except your lunch and drinks, all you need to worry about is being ready to fish. Book now and get ready for some serious Gulf Coast fishing action.
This fully-equipped motorboat is your ticket to some serious offshore action 9 miles out from Shalimar's coast. Built for comfort with space for 6 anglers, she's loaded with everything you need for a productive day chasing Grouper, Snapper, Flounder, and Trout. The fish finder will help you locate the best spots while GPS keeps you on course to the hottest reefs and structure. When visibility drops, the radar system ensures safe navigation back to port. The wireless trolling motor lets you position quietly over productive bottom without spooking fish. Stay connected with other boats via VHF radio to share intel on where they're biting. An onboard ice box keeps your catch fresh, and there's a toilet for convenience during those long 10-hour days on the water. All your tackle, bait, and fishing licenses are included - just bring your appetite for some Gulf Coast fishing action off Florida's Emerald Coast.
Coryphaena HippurusMahi are the prizefighters of offshore fishing - brilliant gold and green torpedoes that put on a light show when hooked. They average 15-30 pounds but can reach 50+, and they're built for speed with that distinctive blunt forehead on males. We find them around floating debris, weed lines, and current edges in 100-500 feet of blue water. Spring through fall brings the best action when they're feeding aggressively on flying fish and squid. Guests love their acrobatic jumps and stunning colors, plus they're premium table fare with firm, sweet meat. Pro tip: when you hook one, keep the boat close - where there's one mahi, there's usually a school, so have rigs ready for multiple hookups.
Sciaenops OcellatusRedfish are copper-colored bruisers with that signature black spot near their tail - built for shallow water battles. Most run 20-30 inches and 5-15 pounds, but the big bulls can push 40+ inches. They cruise grass flats, oyster bars, and mangrove shorelines in just 1-4 feet of water, sometimes so shallow their backs show. Year-round fishing here, but spring and fall offer the most consistent action. Guests go crazy for their powerful runs and that distinctive bronze coloring, plus they're excellent table fare when kept in slot size. The real thrill is sight fishing to them in skinny water. Here's what works: when you spot one tailing, cast ahead of where they're moving and work your bait slowly past their nose.
Salmo TruttaSpotted Sea Trout, or "specks" as we call them, are gorgeous fish with silver sides covered in distinctive black spots. They average 14-18 inches but the big females can hit 24+ inches and really bend your rod. You'll find them around grass flats, shallow bays, and structure in 2-8 feet of water - they love those areas where current meets cover. Spring and fall are peak times, especially on moving tides during low light periods. What guests love most is their aggressive strikes on both live bait and artificials, plus they're fantastic eating with tender, white flesh. Local secret: during winter months, look for them schooled up in deeper holes and channels where they stage in big numbers.
Lutjanus CampechanusRed Snapper are true bottom fighters that'll test your gear when we hit structure in 60-200 feet of water. These beauties average 2-3 pounds but can push 20+ pounds, with that classic red coloring and white belly. They love rocky ledges, wrecks, and hard bottom areas where they ambush prey. Summer through early fall gives us the best action when they're most active. What makes them special? They fight dirty - diving straight for cover to break you off, plus they're hands down one of the best eating fish in the Gulf. Here's a local trick: when you feel that telltale headshake, keep steady pressure and reel fast to get them off the bottom before they wrap you up in structure.
Paralichthys LethostigmaSouthern Flounder are masters of disguise, lying flat on sandy and muddy bottoms in 3-15 feet of water. These flatfish typically run 15-18 inches, but we've seen some pushing 25+ inches that'll surprise you with their pull. Both eyes on one side of their head makes them unique - they're perfectly built for ambush feeding on shrimp and small fish. Fall months are prime time when they're moving toward deeper water and feeding heavily. Guests love them because they're different from typical fish, plus they make excellent table fare with that sweet, flaky white meat. Pro tip from years of guiding here: work your bait slow along the bottom and watch for that subtle tap - flounder don't slam baits like other species.
Shalimar, FL