
Night bowfishing in Destin on a lighted 20' skiff
3 or 4 hours
Up to 6 people
Bows, arrows, fishing licenses
Head out after dark on Destin’s nighttime bowfishing charter and scan the water with powerful LED lights. You’ll fish Choctawhatchee Bay and the Intracoastal Waterway with an experienced captain.
Captains work for tips; 18–20% is customary. A $25 fee applies if a dry fire occurs and repairs are needed.
This booking is for the whole experience, which fits up to 6 guests.
Cancel 10+ days before for no charge. Cancel within 10 days: 50% charge. No-show or cancel day of trip: 100% charge. Weather cancellations are at the captain’s discretion; if the captain cancels, you will be refunded.
Arrive 15 minutes before your scheduled departure.
Bring snacks, drinks, and a cooler to leave in your vehicle.
Do not bring black-sole shoes, coolers, or glass bottles.
The marina is located directly off of Highway 98 to the left of The Shack.
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.
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!
Kate Pitre
November 20, 2025
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!
Kate Pitre
November 20, 2025