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    5-Hour Private Fishing Charter in Destin

    Combine fishing with snorkeling and swimming on a family-friendly Destin charter

    From$700incl. taxes and fees

    Duration

    5–8 hrs

    Ideal For

    Up to 6 people

    Includes

    Bait and tackle, Licenses

    Highlights

    Experience the best of both worlds on Destin’s waters. Start with guided fishing for popular species, then switch to snorkeling, swimming or relaxing.

    • Reel in Redfish, Snapper, Grouper and more
    • Snorkel, swim or relax after fishing
    • Explore the Gulf, Intercoastal and Choctawhatchee Bay
    • Ride aboard 22–24 ft boats with fish finder, GPS and trolling motor
    • Use provided bait, tackle, rods, reels and ice

    What's Included

    • Bait
    • Tackle
    • Rods and reels
    • Ice
    • Fishing licenses
    • Fish cleaning

    Things to know

    Arrive 15 minutes before your scheduled departure. Up to 6 guests; the charter can be bay or gulf depending on the weather. Bring snacks and drinks and leave coolers in your vehicle. Avoid spray sunscreen, black sole shoes and glass bottles.

    Split the cost with your group

    This booking is for the whole experience, which fits up to 6 guests.

    From$116per person
    Split with

    Cancellation Policy

    Cancel at least 10 days in advance. Cancellations within 10 days incur a 50% charge; no-shows or same-day cancellations are charged 100%. Weather calls are at the captain’s discretion; arrive as scheduled unless told otherwise. If the captain cancels, you’ll be refunded or rescheduled.

    Experience provided by Panhandle Fishing Charters
    Experience provided by Panhandle Fishing Charters

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    Fits up to 6 guests

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    Review summary

    Families rave about the captains here, with names like Taylor, Jayson, Melissa, and Colby coming up repeatedly for their patience and skill with young kids. The 2-hour kids' trips seem especially popular, giving little ones just enough time on the water to catch multiple species without losing interest. Parents appreciate how the captains handle all the baiting and help children reel in their catches, making it genuinely stress-free for everyone involved. Experienced anglers are equally impressed. Multiple reviewers mention the captains' deep knowledge of local waters and ability to adapt when conditions aren't perfect. Taylor gets particular praise for professionalism and putting people on fish even in challenging weather. The bowfishing trips with Captain Melissa stand out as unique nighttime adventures with plenty of action. A couple of reviews mention disappointing experiences with weather cancellations and time spent catching bait rather than fishing, so it's worth having clear expectations about what your trip entails.

    What people are saying

    Review 1 of 5
    5/5

    Captain Jayson was the best! He listened to exactly what we were looking for in our trip and delivered exactly that. Very friendly, so much knowledge about the industry and will definitely hire panhandle fishing charters again next time!

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    Kate Pitre

    November 20, 2025

    Review 1 of 1
    5/5

    Captain Jayson was the best! He listened to exactly what we were looking for in our trip and delivered exactly that. Very friendly, so much knowledge about the industry and will definitely hire panhandle fishing charters again next time!

    Photo of Kate Pitre

    Kate Pitre

    November 20, 2025

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