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Fishing Charters in Fort Walton Beach Florida, United States

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Salty Dawgz' Charters
Salty Dawgz' Charters
Star5(3)

locationFort Walton Beach, FL

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Guests love the immediate fish action and captains' expertise with kids

(3)
people1-4 Guests
clockIcon3-8 Hours

13 Trips

Starts from$450

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Soggy Bottom Fishing Charters
Soggy Bottom Fishing Charters
Star5(3)

locationDestin, FL

34 Yrs experience Master Guide Good with kids Technical Fishing Live Bait Good with New Anglers Nature / Wildlife Views Good with Families Saltwater Fishing Fly Fishing Drift Fishing
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Praised for knowledgeable guides, quality equipment, and consistent fish action

(3)
people1-6 Guests
clockIcon4-10 Hours

5 Trips

Starts from$700

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Sunshine Fishing Charters
Sunshine Fishing Charters
Star5(1)

locationFort Walton Beach, FL

11 Yrs experience Master Guide Good with kids Technical Fishing Live Bait Good with New Anglers Nature / Wildlife Views Good with Families Saltwater Fishing Fly Fishing
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Guests stayed on fish the whole time with awesome action all day

(1)
people1-4 Guests
clockIcon2-4 Hours

6 Trips

Starts from$425

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Panhandle Fishing Charters
Panhandle Fishing Charters
Star5(1)

locationFort Walton Beach, FL

21 Yrs experience Master Guide Good with kids Live Bait Good with New Anglers Nature / Wildlife Views Good with Families Saltwater Fishing
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Guests had a great time bow fishing and highly recommend Joey's night trips

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14 Trips

Starts from$375

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Taz's Excursions
Taz's Excursions
Star5(10)

locationDestin

43 Yrs experience Master Guide Good with kids Technical Fishing Live Bait Good with New Anglers Nature / Wildlife Views Good with Large Groups Good with Families Saltwater Fishing Deep Sea Fishing
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Praised for thorough instruction, professional safety approach, and knowing where fish are running

(10)
people1-6 Guests
clockIcon4-12 Hours

6 Trips

Starts from$700

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Fishing DJ Charters
Fishing DJ Charters
Star5(12)

locationFort Walton Beach

13 Yrs experience Master Guide Good with kids Good with New Anglers Good with Families Saltwater Fishing Deep Sea Fishing
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Praised for his determination to put everyone on fish and professional teaching approach

(12)
people1-4 Guests
clockIcon4-8 Hours

5 Trips

Starts from$860

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Game Changer Charters
Game Changer Charters
Star5(29)

locationDestin

37 Yrs experience Master Guide Good with kids Live Bait Nature / Wildlife Views Good with Families Freshwater Fishing
aireviewGuest Reviews Say:

Customers rave about Ken's fish-finding expertise and ability to put them on diverse species

(29)
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clockIcon3-8 Hours

5 Trips

Starts from$620

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Sons Up Charters
Sons Up Charters
Star5(5)

locationDestin

aireviewGuest Reviews Say:

Guests praise Captain Michael's expertise and local knowledge for successful Gulf Coast fishing

(5)
people1-6 Guests
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5 Trips

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Knotical Adventures Two
Knotical Adventures Two
Star5(8)

locationDestin

aireviewGuest Reviews Say:

Praised for local expertise, productive catches, and making trips memorable for all ages

(8)
people1-6 Guests
clockIcon4-8 Hours

4 Trips

Starts from$900

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Scallywag Charters
Scallywag Charters
Star5(5)

locationPanama City

26 Yrs experience Master Guide Good with kids Good with New Anglers Nature / Wildlife Views Good with Large Groups Good with Families Saltwater Fishing
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Praised for expert fish-finding skills and going above and beyond for guests

(5)
people1-6 Guests
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14 Trips

Starts from$400

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Destin Coast Charters
Destin Coast Charters
Star5(4)

locationDestin

11 Yrs experience
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Praised for top-notch professionalism and working hard despite tough conditions

(4)
people1-6 Guests
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4 Trips

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The Jig is Up Charters
The Jig is Up Charters

locationFort Walton Beach, FL

3 Yrs experience Good with kids Good with New Anglers Nature / Wildlife Views Good with Large Groups Good with Families
people1-6 Guests
clockIcon3-6 Hours

9 Trips

Starts from$550

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Complete Guide to Fort Walton Beach Fishing

Discover everything you need to know about fishing in Fort Walton Beach - from top species and techniques to the best times to visit.

Top Species

Learn about the most sought-after fish species in Fort Walton Beach waters

Atlantic Bonito

Size

10 - 12 lbs

Length

8" - 36"

Habitat:
NearshoreReef

Atlantic Sailfish

Size

50 - 142 lbs

Length

90" - 124"

Habitat:
OffshoreNearshore

Barracuda

Size

5 - 15 lbs

Length

24" - 39"

Habitat:
NearshoreOffshoreReefWreck

Bigeye Tuna

Size

150 - 300 lbs

Length

41" - 98"

Habitat:
Offshore

Black Drum

Size

15 - 90 lbs

Habitat:
Brackish WatersOnshore

Black Grouper

Size

5 - 20 lbs

Length

39" - 52"

Habitat:
OnshoreNearshoreOffshoreReefWreck

Blackfin Tuna

Size

2 - 20 lbs

Length

7" - 43"

Habitat:
Offshore

Bluefin Tuna

Size

200 - 600 lbs

Length

78" - 180"

Habitat:
Offshore

Bluefish

Size

3 - 15 lbs

Length

15" - 51"

Habitat:
NearshoreOnshore

Bull Shark

Size

200 - 500 lbs

Length

84" - 142"

Habitat:
WarmShallow NearshoreRiver

Cobia

Size

10 - 80 lbs

Length

24" - 79"

Habitat:
OnshoreNearshoreOffshoreReefWreck

Crevalle Jack

Size

15 - 60 lbs

Length

15" - 49"

Habitat:
RiverOnshoreNearshoreOffshoreReefFlats BackcountryWreck

Florida Pompano

Size

4 - 8 lbs

Length

12" - 25"

Habitat:
OnshoreNearshore

Gag Grouper

Size

10 - 50 lbs

Length

24" - 57"

Habitat:
OnshoreNearshoreOffshoreReef

Great Barracuda

Size

5 - 103 lbs

Length

24" - 79"

Habitat:
OnshoreNearshoreReefWreck

Greater Amberjack

Size

40 - 200 lbs

Length

60" - 75"

Habitat:
OffshoreReefsWrecks

Grey Snapper

Size

1 - 8 lbs

Length

30" - 35"

Habitat:
RiverLakeOnshoreNear shoreReefBackcountry

Grey Triggerfish

Size

11 - 13 lbs

Length

19" - 24"

Habitat:
Inshoreoffshore

King Mackerel

Size

10 - 20 lbs

Length

19" - 72"

Habitat:
OnshoreNearshoreOffshoreReefWreck

Ladyfish

Size

1 - 3 lbs

Length

12" - 39"

Habitat:
OnshoreBay

Lane Snapper

Size

3 - 8 lbs

Length

10" - 24"

Habitat:
Coral ReefsSandInshoreNearshore

Mahi Mahi or Common Dolphinfish

Size

15 - 30 lbs

Length

40" - 83"

Habitat:
Offshore

Mutton Snapper

Size

5 - 15 lbs

Habitat:
OnshoreReefNearshore Backcountry

Pacific Bonito

Size

80-200+ lbs

Habitat:
Inshoreoffshore

Red Grouper

Size

12 - 25 lbs

Length

17" - 35"

Habitat:
NearshoreOffshoreReefWreckOcean Floor

Red Snapper

Size

5 - 20 lbs

Length

19" - 39"

Habitat:
NearshoreOffshoreReefWreck

Redfish

Size

10 - 45 lbs

Length

30" - 61"

Habitat:
OnshoreFlatsBackcountryNearshore

Scamp Grouper

Size

-13 - 32 lbs

Length

12" - 42"

Habitat:
NearshoreOffshoreReef

Sea Trout

Size

1 - 6 lbs

Length

20" - 55"

Habitat:
InshoreNearshoreCovered River

Sheepshead

Size

1 - 8 lbs

Length

14" - 20"

Habitat:
OnshoreNearshoreOffshoreReefWreck

Southern Flounder

Size

1 - 4 lbs

Length

12" - 33"

Habitat:
OnshoreInshoreChannelsRivers

Southern Stingray

Size

50 - 200 lbs

Length

60" - 79"

Habitat:
Ocean BeachesOffshoreNearshoreBaysEstuaries

Spadefish

Size

3 - 14 lbs

Length

12" - 36"

Habitat:
OnshoreNearshore

Spanish Mackerel

Size

8 - 120 lbs

Length

20" - 72"

Habitat:
offshoreonshorenearshore

Spinner Shark

Size

60 - 120 lbs

Length

72" - 118"

Habitat:
OnshoreNearshoreShallows

Summer Flounder

Size

1 - 5 lbs

Length

15" - 37"

Habitat:
OnshoreNearshoreOffshore

Tarpon

Size

25 - 63 lbs

Length

48" - 96"

Habitat:
InshoreFlatsBackcountry

Tripletail

Size

2 - 20 lbs

Length

18" - 36"

Habitat:
OnshoreNearshoreInshoreEstuariesBays

Wahoo Fish

Size

15 - 184 lbs

Length

8" - 100"

Habitat:
NearshoreOffshoreReef

Yellowtail Amberjack

Size

15 - 96 lbs

Length

22" - 98"

Habitat:
OffshoreReefWreck

Top Deep Sea Fishing Trips in Fort Walton Beach

Salty Dawgz' Charters
Salty Dawgz' Charters
Star5(3)

locationFort Walton Beach, FL

aireviewGuest Reviews Say:

Guests love the immediate fish action and captains' expertise with kids

(3)
people1-4 Guests
clockIcon3-8 Hours

13 Trips

Starts from$450

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Taz's Excursions
Taz's Excursions
Star5(10)

locationDestin

43 Yrs experience Master Guide Good with kids Technical Fishing Live Bait Good with New Anglers Nature / Wildlife Views Good with Large Groups Good with Families Saltwater Fishing Deep Sea Fishing
aireviewGuest Reviews Say:

Praised for thorough instruction, professional safety approach, and knowing where fish are running

(10)
people1-6 Guests
clockIcon4-12 Hours

6 Trips

Starts from$700

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Fishing DJ Charters
Fishing DJ Charters
Star5(12)

locationFort Walton Beach

13 Yrs experience Master Guide Good with kids Good with New Anglers Good with Families Saltwater Fishing Deep Sea Fishing
aireviewGuest Reviews Say:

Praised for his determination to put everyone on fish and professional teaching approach

(12)
people1-4 Guests
clockIcon4-8 Hours

5 Trips

Starts from$860

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Game Changer Charters
Game Changer Charters
Star5(29)

locationDestin

37 Yrs experience Master Guide Good with kids Live Bait Nature / Wildlife Views Good with Families Freshwater Fishing
aireviewGuest Reviews Say:

Customers rave about Ken's fish-finding expertise and ability to put them on diverse species

(29)
people1-6 Guests
clockIcon3-8 Hours

5 Trips

Starts from$620

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Sons Up Charters
Sons Up Charters
Star5(5)

locationDestin

aireviewGuest Reviews Say:

Guests praise Captain Michael's expertise and local knowledge for successful Gulf Coast fishing

(5)
people1-6 Guests
clockIcon4-10 Hours

5 Trips

Starts from$1,000

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Knotical Adventures Two
Knotical Adventures Two
Star5(8)

locationDestin

aireviewGuest Reviews Say:

Praised for local expertise, productive catches, and making trips memorable for all ages

(8)
people1-6 Guests
clockIcon4-8 Hours

4 Trips

Starts from$900

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Scallywag Charters
Scallywag Charters
Star5(5)

locationPanama City

26 Yrs experience Master Guide Good with kids Good with New Anglers Nature / Wildlife Views Good with Large Groups Good with Families Saltwater Fishing
aireviewGuest Reviews Say:

Praised for expert fish-finding skills and going above and beyond for guests

(5)
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clockIcon1-8 Hours

14 Trips

Starts from$400

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Destin Coast Charters
Destin Coast Charters
Star5(4)

locationDestin

11 Yrs experience
aireviewGuest Reviews Say:

Praised for top-notch professionalism and working hard despite tough conditions

(4)
people1-6 Guests
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4 Trips

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The Jig is Up Charters
The Jig is Up Charters

locationFort Walton Beach, FL

3 Yrs experience Good with kids Good with New Anglers Nature / Wildlife Views Good with Large Groups Good with Families
people1-6 Guests
clockIcon3-6 Hours

9 Trips

Starts from$550

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Silver King Charters of Destin
Silver King Charters of Destin

locationDestin

5 Yrs experience Good with kids Good with New Anglers Nature / Wildlife Views Good with Large Groups Good with Families Saltwater Fishing
people6-8 Guests
clockIcon2-10 Hours

7 Trips

Starts from$450

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Top Activitiesgreen-underline in Fort Walton Beach

Experience the Best of Fort Walton Beach — Enjoy unforgettable adventures, stunning views, and relaxing moments that capture the true spirit of this beautiful destination.

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Ratings & Reviews Summary in Fort Walton Beach

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Fishing in Fort Walton Beach, Florida offers diverse Gulf Coast adventures from Choctawhatchee Bay to offshore Gulf waters. Anglers target red snapper, grouper, amberjack, triggerfish, king mackerel, Spanish mackerel, mahi mahi, and tarpon at productive wrecks and natural bottom areas. Unique nighttime bow fishing experiences add excitement to traditional charter options. Guides demonstrate deep local knowledge and fish-finding expertise, consistently putting clients on fish throughout trips. Families appreciate patient instruction for beginners learning sea fishing techniques, while experienced anglers enjoy steady action. Captains adapt to challenging weather conditions and move strategically between spots to maintain productivity.

Top Reviews

Fort Walton BeachRating5 / 5

Based on 82 reviews by Guidesly users

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Connie Villarreal

July 28, 2024

Guests
1 Guest
What an exciting time we had!! We caught plenty of Mahi Mahi & I will say it was very delicious!! Captain Ken is one awesome and knowledgeable man. He knows his business!! When in need of a great guide to deep sea fishing don’t hesitate to book with Ken of Game Changer Charters, LLC.! We will definitely be back & book with him again!! Thank you so much Ken, we had a blast with you!!
Game Changer Charters
Game Changer Charters
Star5(29)

locationDestin

37 Yrs experience Master Guide Good with kids Live Bait Nature / Wildlife Views Good with Families Freshwater Fishing
aireviewGuest Reviews Say:

Customers rave about Ken's fish-finding expertise and ability to put them on diverse species

(29)
people1-6 Guests
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5 Trips

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JL

Jason L

June 11, 2024

Guests
1 Guest
Captain and mate were extremely knowledgeable and courteous. We had a fantastic time aboard the Reel Blessed.
Destin Coast Charters
Destin Coast Charters
Star5(4)

locationDestin

11 Yrs experience
aireviewGuest Reviews Say:

Praised for top-notch professionalism and working hard despite tough conditions

(4)
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4 Trips

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ZF

Zach F

May 24, 2024

Guests
1 Guest
Highly recommended!
Scallywag Charters
Scallywag Charters
Star5(5)

locationPanama City

26 Yrs experience Master Guide Good with kids Good with New Anglers Nature / Wildlife Views Good with Large Groups Good with Families Saltwater Fishing
aireviewGuest Reviews Say:

Praised for expert fish-finding skills and going above and beyond for guests

(5)
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clockIcon1-8 Hours

14 Trips

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JT

Jane T

November 6, 2023

Guests
1 Guest
Sons Up Charters and Captain Michael provided an exceptional fishing adventure! Captain Michael's expertise and friendly demeanor made the trip enjoyable and successful. We caught a variety of fish, and the boat's amenities made the experience top-notch. Highly recommend for anyone looking for a fantastic day on the water!
Sons Up Charters
Sons Up Charters
Star5(5)

locationDestin

aireviewGuest Reviews Say:

Guests praise Captain Michael's expertise and local knowledge for successful Gulf Coast fishing

(5)
people1-6 Guests
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5 Trips

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KW

Kevin W

July 15, 2023

Guests
1 Guest
The captain who works the hardest, no matter where.
Fishing DJ Charters
Fishing DJ Charters
Star5(12)

locationFort Walton Beach

13 Yrs experience Master Guide Good with kids Good with New Anglers Good with Families Saltwater Fishing Deep Sea Fishing
aireviewGuest Reviews Say:

Praised for his determination to put everyone on fish and professional teaching approach

(12)
people1-4 Guests
clockIcon4-8 Hours

5 Trips

Starts from$860

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Frequently Asked Questions

Everything you need to know about booking and enjoying your Fort Walton Beach Fishing charter experience.

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