facebook pixel

Cobia Fishing Charters In Fort Walton Beach

Easily find a Fort Walton Beach fishing guide that fits your needs. Confidently book your next day on the water.

5/5 Average Rating


Experts Available 24/7

Licensed & Insured Guides

100% Weather Guarantee

Recently Booked Cobia Fishing Charters Near Fort Walton Beach, Fl

Fishing in Fort Walton Beach

Inshore, Nearshore Fishing Charter in Fort Walton Beach

Fishing The Florida Panhandle

NEW
22 ft 1 - 4 People $$
Fishing in Fort Walton Beach

Inshore, Nearshore Fishing Charter in Fort Walton Beach

Gulf Fishing Fun - 22’ Cape Horn CC

100% (1)
22 ft 1 - 6 People $$
Fishing in Fort Walton Beach

Flats, Inshore, Jetty, Nearshore Fishing Charter in Fort Walton Beach

Gulf Fishing Adventure

NEW
24 ft 1 - 6 People $$
Fishing in Fort Walton Beach

Deep Sea, Nearshore Fishing Charter in Fort Walton Beach

Emerald Coast Adventure

100% (1)
33 ft 1 - 4 People $$$
Fishing in Fort Walton Beach

Inshore, Jetty, Nearshore Fishing Charter in Fort Walton Beach

FWB Quick Run

NEW
26 ft 1 - 5 People $$
Fishing in Fort Walton Beach

Deep Sea Fishing Charter in Fort Walton Beach

Chasing Lunkers Offshore Trip

NEW
34 ft 1 - 6 People $$$

Most Popular Types of Cobia Trips in Fort Walton Beach

“Our Damn Good Guides go above and beyond to provide you an incredible trip, and we’ve handpicked every single one. We’re passionate about the outdoors and about empowering people to find the perfect-match guide for the trip of a lifetime, every time.”

Jonathan and Attison   |   Co-founders   |   Austin, Texas

More Cobia Fishing Charters Near Fort Walton Beach, Fl

Damn Good
A Certified Damn Good Guide is someone who goes above and beyond to show you an incredible experience on your trip. Guides earn this badge through quality reviews, quick and responsive communication, and low cancellation rates.
Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin
trip description for Offshore Fishing in Destin

Head offshore to explore the Destin's prolific Gulf waters anywhere from 25-35 miles offshore! These 12 hour trips give Captain Kyle more time to implement a couple different techniques to catch different pools of species. Trolling these offshore waters can solicit a Mahi, Wahoo, Mackerel, or even a Tuna bite, while bottom fishing Captain Kyle's favorite reefs and offshore structure opens the door to a plethora of species like Grouper, Snapper, and Big Jacks. This trip is a great experience to catch some fish to bring home. Read More

Deep Sea Fishing Charter in Destin

Offshore Fishing

NEW
40 ft 1 - 6 People $$$
Damn Good
A Certified Damn Good Guide is someone who goes above and beyond to show you an incredible experience on your trip. Guides earn this badge through quality reviews, quick and responsive communication, and low cancellation rates.
Fishing in Shalimar
Fishing in Shalimar
Fishing in Shalimar
trip description for Destin Rod-Bender in Shalimar

Run out on the Gulf Side to explore the Nearshore waters and the plethora of artificial and natural reefs off Destin's beautiful white-sand beaches. Captain Robert is a great choice for a family-friendly and action-packed day on the nearshore waters of the Gulf of Mexico. No Destin adventure is complete without a dose of light and heavy tackle workouts reeling in Mackerel, Bonito, Cobia, Vermilion (mingo) Snapper, and much more. Step aboard the “Reel Crazy,” which is a 24’ Proline center console. It is a fully rigged and well-prepared for the current bite fishing machine. With a 300 HP Suzuki engine strapped to the back you'll be out over Captain Roberts secret spots with a line in the water in no time at all. The boat also features a live well to keep your bait fresh. On your way out to the Gulf, Captain Robert will stop to meet up with the Bait men to stock up for the day. If the bait man has already run out of bait, he will quickly take you to catch your own. Captain Robert is very focused on customers’ satisfaction and showing you a great time out on the water, but like any good captain his most important priority is safety. If one of your fishing buddies doesn’t feel well, you will return to the shore and the captain will only charge for half the trip’s price. Because after all, you are there to have fun! All trips come with a license, quality gear, tackle, and bait. Captain Robert will clean your catch for you at the end of the day as well, and send you home with a bag full of fillets ready to jump straight to the frying pan. Just bring your favorite drinks and food and welcome aboard! Read More

Nearshore Fishing Charter in Shalimar

Destin Rod-Bender

100% (1)
24 ft 1 - 6 People $$
Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin
trip description for Destin Fishing Adventure in Destin

Get out there with Captain Payton for an exciting fishing adventure on the waters off Destin, FL! Whether you’re a beginner looking to learn some basics or a more experienced angler looking for a new trophy, Captain Payton is an expert at catering your trip to your goals to ensure that you’ll have a day to remember. On this trip, you'll go after a wide variety of inshore and nearshore species, from Triggerfish, Grouper and Snapper to Mahi-Mahi, Wahoo, and more. You'll chase the bottomfish off the reefs and structure, and troll further out for the speedier open-water species. These fish are not only a blast to catch, they're delicious on the grill too! Captain Payton runs a 27' World Cat center console on this trip. She's a fishing machine, and her twin 225-HP Yamaha four-stroke engines pack a serious punch. Regardless of whether you're chasing Snapper in deep water, fishing reefs, or trolling for pelagic predators, this boat has got you covered. Your rods, reels, bait, tackle, licenses and fishing equipment are fully covered by the captain. You only need to pack your snacks, drinks, and sun protection. The captain will also clean and fillet your catch free of charge at the end of the day. Read More

Nearshore Fishing Charter in Destin

Destin Fishing Adventure

100% (2)
27 ft 1 - 6 People $$$
Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin
trip description for Combo Reef & Trolling Trips in Destin

If you’ve never fished in Destin, Florida, Captain Brantley will lead the way! He has fished these waters for upwards of 25 years and will be sure to take you to where the fish bite. On these 4, 6, or 8-hour trips, you’ll be targeting a wide variety of species, including Amberjack, Black Grouper, Blackfin Tuna, Dorado (Mahi Mahi), Red Snapper (depending on the season), Sailfish, and Wahoo. You’ll be fishing aboard Captain Brantley’s 40’ Infinity offshore sportfishing boat, powered by two 800 HP Cummins engines. Equipped with air conditioning, a live bait well, outriggers, a multimedia system, and an ice box, this vessel has all the necessary features to ensure that you have a productive day on the water. Captain Brantley will take care of all rods, reels, tackle, lures, licenses, and live bait. A first mate will also be on board to help you at all times. You’ll need to bring food, drinks of your choice (no glass), sunscreen, and a cooler to take home your day’s catch. Captain Brantley is known for reeling in some pretty big fish, so get ready for an action-packed day on the water! Read More

Deep Sea, Nearshore Fishing Charter in Destin

Combo Reef & Trolling Trips

NEW
40 ft 1 - 6 People $$$
Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin
trip description for Destin Nearshore Angling in Destin

Captain John (“JT”) will take you on an unforgettable fishing adventure in Destin, Florida! On this 6-hour or 8-hour adventure, you’ll be targeting Bonito, Cobia, Flounder, Gag Grouper, King Mackerel / Kingfish, Mangrove Snapper, Red Snapper, Redfish, Spanish Mackerel. Captain JT knows just where the fish bite. Take his advice and you could land yourself a trophy-sized fish! You’ll be fishing aboard Captain JT’s 22-foot Cape Horn center console equipped with one 250 HP Yamaha engine. This boat can accommodate up to five anglers, so make sure you bring some good company! Captain John will provide all rods, reels, tackle, lures, licenses, and live bait. He will also clean your day’s catch at the end of your trip free of charge. Should you want to fly fish, he will also provide the gear. All you need to bring is food and beverages of your choice, sunscreen, a hat, and a cooler with ice to take home your day’s catch. The crew is excited to give you a great fishing trip – it doesn’t matter if you’ve fished a hundred times or whether this is your first time taking the family fishing – there’s something for everyone to enjoy! Read More

Nearshore Fishing Charter in Destin

Destin Nearshore Angling

NEW
22 ft 1 - 5 People $$$
Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin
trip description for Deep Sea-Nearshore Gulf Experience in Destin

On your private charter, we’ll venture out to the Deep Sea Nearshore waters on the Gulf of Mexico for a 4, 5 or 6 hour trip to target a wide range of species to include Snapper, Grouper, Mahi, Mackerel, Tuna, Cobia and Sharks. We’re typically fishing well within sight of land anywhere between 2 - 9 miles offshore, but don’t think for a moment this has an impact on the quality or the quantity of the fish you’ll catch! The coastal waters off of Destin quickly reach depths in excess of 100 feet within the first few miles. Due to this unique coastal reef geography, fish of all shapes and sizes call these waters home. This allows minimal travel times to your fishing spots thus increasing your actual time fishing. While out on the boat you’ll often see dolphins, sea turtles and other marine life. Our family-friendly guides will coach you to success on catching the fish of your dreams and make sure everyone has a fun time fishing. Once your trip is over we will clean, filet, bag and ice your catch. You then can take your filets home with you or to one of the highly recommended restaurants by our marina who will prepare your catch any way you’d like it along with all the tasty sides. Read More

Deep Sea, Nearshore Fishing Charter in Destin

Deep Sea-Nearshore Gulf Experience

100% (1)
32 ft 1 - 6 People $$$
See All Cobia Trips in Fort Walton Beach

Everything to Know About Booking a Fort Walton Beach cobia fishing charter

What are the best cobia fishing charters in Fort Walton Beach?

Our Damn Good Guides currently offer 65 cobia trips in Fort Walton Beach, and the most popular trips in the area are Fishing the Florida Panhandle guided by Jordan, Gulf Fishing Fun - 22’ Cape Horn CC guided by Jordan, and Gulf Fishing Adventure guided by Joey.

Our guides in Fort Walton Beach are rated a 5 out of 5 based on 2565 verified reviews on Captain Experiences.

All guides on Captain Experiences are licensed, insured, and vetted by our team. You can access their reviews, click through trip photos, read bios to get to know them, and preview trip details like species, techniques, group sizes, boat specs and more.

Other popular cities nearby for booking a Cobia charter include Destin, Shalimar and Niceville.

Looking for kid friendly cobia guides / fishing lessons in Fort Walton Beach? Check out our beginner and family friendly cobia guides in Fort Walton Beach.

What types of cobia fishing charters are common in Fort Walton Beach?

Deep Sea fishing is the most popular for cobia in Fort Walton Beach as well as nearshore fishing, inshore fishing, and jetty fishing.

The most common fishing techniques in Fort Walton Beach are bottom fishing, trolling, and heavy tackle fishing but light tackle fishing and live bait fishing are popular as well.

How much do Fort Walton Beach cobia fishing charters cost?

for cobia in Fort Walton Beach prices can range anywhere from about $940 to $8,107, but the average price for a half day trip for cobia in Fort Walton Beach is $1,812. The average price for a full day trip for cobia in Fort Walton Beach is $4,449.

What month is best for cobia fishing in Fort Walton Beach?

The most popular season for cobia fishing in Fort Walton Beach is summer, and most anglers book their trips 13 days in advance.

Do I need a Fort Walton Beach fishing license for cobia and what are the bag limits for cobia in Fort Walton Beach?

You’re in luck! Our fishing tours in Fort Walton Beach don’t require you to purchase a fishing license – your group is covered by your boat’s captain. See here for more information on bag limits and fishing season regulations in Fort Walton Beach.

What is cobia fishing in Fort Walton Beach all about?

Cobia, often referred to as "ling" or "lemonfish," are a highly prized and sought-after species among anglers in Fort Walton Beach. These migratory fish are known for their impressive size, powerful fights, and delicious flesh, making them a favorite target for both recreational and commercial fishermen alike. Cobia can be found in the waters of Fort Walton Beach during their seasonal migrations, which typically occur in the spring and fall as they move along the Gulf Coast.

One of the most exhilarating aspects of cobia fishing in Fort Walton Beach is the thrill of encountering these impressive fish. Cobia are often found nearshore, around wrecks, reefs, and buoys, as well as along sandy beaches and inshore waters. Anglers often sight fish for cobia, scanning the surface for their distinctive dark shapes or following rays and sharks, which cobia are known to trail. Once spotted, anglers can cast live bait, artificial lures, or even jigs to entice cobia into striking, resulting in heart-pounding battles that test both angler and tackle.

The versatility of cobia fishing in Fort Walton Beach allows anglers to target these fish using a variety of techniques. While sight fishing is popular, anglers can also anchor near structure or drift along known cobia migration routes and deploy live bait such as crabs, eels, or baitfish to attract cobia. Additionally, trolling with large diving plugs or spoons can be effective for covering a larger area and enticing strikes from cobia cruising near the surface. With its combination of adrenaline-pumping action and the chance to land a trophy-sized fish, cobia fishing in Fort Walton Beach offers anglers an unforgettable angling experience in the waters of the Gulf Coast.

What are the most popular months to fish for cobia in Fort Walton Beach?

Understanding the seasonal patterns of cobia is essential for anglers looking to maximize their chances of success in Fort Walton Beach. Cobia typically migrate along the Gulf Coast during their seasonal movements, with peak seasons occurring in the spring and fall. In Fort Walton Beach, cobia fishing heats up as early as March and April when these fish begin their northward migration along the coastline. During this time, anglers can target cobia as they move through nearshore waters, following baitfish and warmer currents.

Summer marks another significant season for cobia fishing in Fort Walton Beach, with these fish continuing their migration and often congregating around structure such as wrecks, reefs, and buoys. While cobia may still be found along the beaches and inshore waters, they are more commonly encountered offshore during the summer months. Anglers can employ a variety of techniques, including sight fishing, trolling, and bottom fishing, to target cobia in deeper waters. With warm water temperatures and ample prey available, summer offers prime opportunities for anglers to hook into these prized gamefish.

As autumn approaches, cobia fishing in Fort Walton Beach experiences another peak season as these fish begin their southward migration along the Gulf Coast. Similar to the spring migration, cobia can be found in nearshore waters, following baitfish and cooler currents as they move southward. Anglers can capitalize on this seasonal movement by targeting cobia around structure, along beaches, and inshore waters. With cooler temperatures and less fishing pressure, fall provides ideal conditions for anglers to pursue cobia and enjoy the thrill of battling these powerful and delicious fish in the waters of Fort Walton Beach.

What techniques are popular for catching cobia in Fort Walton Beach?

In Fort Walton Beach, mastering effective cobia fishing techniques is key to landing these prized gamefish. One popular method is sight fishing, where anglers scan the surface of the water for cobia cruising nearshore or trailing rays and sharks. Once spotted, anglers can cast live bait, such as crabs or baitfish, or artificial lures, like jigs or swimbaits, to entice cobia into striking. Sight fishing for cobia requires patience, keen observation skills, and the ability to make accurate casts to target these elusive fish.

Another productive cobia fishing technique in Fort Walton Beach is anchoring near structure such as wrecks, reefs, and buoys, and deploying live bait to attract cobia. Anglers often use stout tackle and heavy-duty gear to handle the powerful fights of cobia when fishing around structure. Live baits such as crabs, eels, or large baitfish are typically rigged on stout hooks and presented either on the surface or at various depths to entice cobia into striking. This method allows anglers to target cobia in deeper waters where they may congregate in search of food and shelter.

Trolling is also a popular technique for targeting cobia in Fort Walton Beach, particularly when fishing offshore or covering larger areas of water. Anglers can troll with large diving plugs, spoons, or rigged baits behind the boat to entice strikes from cobia cruising near the surface. Trolling allows anglers to cover a larger area and locate schools of cobia while also providing the opportunity to catch other species such as king mackerel and mahi-mahi. By employing a combination of these techniques, anglers in Fort Walton Beach can increase their chances of hooking into these powerful and highly prized gamefish.

What other species are popular in Fort Walton Beach?

While cobia fishing in Fort Walton Beach offers an exciting angling experience, the area's rich waters provide a variety of other species for anglers to target. Red snapper, renowned for their delicious taste and strong fights, are a prized catch among anglers. These fish inhabit the reefs and wrecks off the coast of Fort Walton Beach, providing anglers with ample opportunities to hook into these prized bottom-dwellers. Red snapper season typically runs during the summer months, allowing anglers to target them using a variety of techniques such as bottom fishing with live bait or jigging with artificial lures.

King mackerel, also known as kingfish, are another popular species to target in Fort Walton Beach. These fast-swimming predators can be found along the coast, often in offshore waters near reefs, wrecks, and bait schools. Anglers often troll with live bait or artificial lures such as spoons and plugs to entice strikes from king mackerel. Known for their blistering runs and acrobatic leaps, king mackerel provide anglers with thrilling battles and memorable catches.

In addition to cobia, red snapper, and king mackerel, Fort Walton Beach offers opportunities to target a variety of other species such as grouper, amberjack, and mahi-mahi. These fish can be found in offshore waters, often around reefs, wrecks, and underwater structures. Anglers can use a variety of techniques including bottom fishing, trolling, and jigging to target these species. With its diverse ecosystem and abundance of fish species, Fort Walton Beach provides anglers with endless opportunities for exciting and rewarding fishing adventures.

Recent Reviews of Captain Experiences

  • ★★★★★
    Five of us did the 8 hour trolling and bottom fishing on the Special K. It was an amazing experience from start to finish and we caught a barrel of fish including vermilion snapper, triggerfish, grouper and an Atlantic bluefish. We caught and released several out of season fish as well. Captian Kyle and Mate Danny are super friendly, helpful, knowledgeable and made the trip an outstanding one. We were all first timers and they made us look and feel like seasoned pros.

    Michael E. with Kyle L. of Destin, Florida

  • ★★★★★
    We fished with Capt'n Blake on the 32 Sportsman. Blake was friendly, energetic and most of all, he was determined to put us on the fish. My 13 year old son and his friend were with us, and Blake was extremely attentive and helpful with the youth anglers. I would highly recommend Capt'n Blake, and Captain Experiences, and I would book this same exact trip again if given the opportunity. Tight lines!

    William A. with Ryan H. of Destin, Florida

  • ★★★★★
    Great experience with Captain Alex. We had a blast!

    Laura E. with Dennis M. of Destin, Florida

  • ★★★★★
    Tons of fun, caught tons of fish!

    Jonah J. with Zachary W. of Destin, Florida

  • ★★★★★
    Amazing day! Captain Alex was great and worked hard to keep us catching fish! Definitely recommend Silver King charters! Hope to make it down summer fishing soon!

    Jessie W. with Alex H. of Destin, Florida

  • ★★★★★
    Captain Zach and first mate Jason were amazing! They made sure to get my 7 year old son his first deep sea catch! They knew exactly where to go to find the big boy fish. It took less than a minute to snag a 40lber right off the bat. We were catching fish all day...it was awesome! Can't wait to visit them again! Thanks for an awesome day!

    Leo M. with Zachary W. of Destin, Florida

  • ★★★★★
    Great trip! The First Mate, Jason, was really knowledgeable and we did really well.

    William with Zachary W. of Destin, Florida

  • ★★★★★
    Weren't able to make it offshore do to windy conditions and rough seas. Fished in the Bay instead.

    Gib H. with James C. of Pensacola, Florida

  • ★★★★★
    Trip was fantastic!! The Captain asked what our goals were and he totally came through - we caught A LOT OF FISH!!! 1st Mate was a great guy, made it a great experience. Looking forward to next year!

    Gary J. with Harold S. of Destin, Florida

  • ★★★★★
    A great day - dodged the weather and spent the time looking and catching fish. Very curious and provided top end service all around. Until next time.

    Paul R. with Kent P. of Niceville, Florida

  • ★★★★★
    Over the top! First class will use again! hopefully soon.

    John B. with Kyle L. of Destin, Florida

  • ★★★★★
    Jacob and Ryan where great to us on the boat. Really helped use catch everything we could. They went above and beyond to change up bait and move to better spots so we could catch fish. Would definitely do it again

    Ryan R. with Jacob M. of Pensacola, Florida

  • ★★★★★
    The trip was great. Captain Chuck is awesome. Your website and the information you provide needs to be better. This message was sent to me to at 3am before we even left for our trip.

    Onnallee G. with Lw B. of Destin, Florida

  • ★★★★★
    Great trip, Kyle and Danny worked full time plus to get us on fish and get those fish into the boat. We limited out on red snapper and caught several other fish as well. Overall a good day of fishing , next time we will make it a longer trip hoping to find the bigger fish by getting out further and finding the more isolated spots holding some biggies. Thanks to both for a great trip. Jerry, Mike, Shelby and Peyton

    Jerry S. with Kyle L. of Destin, Florida

  • ★★★★★
    These guys were awesome....Dominick was a heck of a first made and cade was awesome to. They both kept us bait3d and got the fish off fast for us. Will definitely be back

    Tyler W. with Harold S. of Destin, Florida

  • ★★★★★
    Captain James was awesome. Very knowledgeable and took us out to several different locations to help us try to find the best spots. I would highly recommend Captain Experiences for deep sea fishing.

    Amy K. with James C. of Pensacola, Florida

  • ★★★★★
    Kyle and Danny are great. Had a fun trip.

    Scott M. with Kyle L. of Destin, Florida

  • ★★★★★
    Wonderful trip. Both Captain Zac and Jason were superb. Cant wait to join them next year.

    Joseph L. with Zachary W. of Destin, Florida

  • ★★★★★
    Captain Harold and crew were great. His experience led us to where the fish were biting and we caught many. Dominic and Caden did a great job helping us on our first ever fishing trip

    Braxton C. with Harold S. of Destin, Florida

  • ★★★★★
    Captain Harold and the boys were great! The day we had scheduled to go out, the weather was not good and Cap't was great about rescheduling for another day. He got us right on the fish! The first mates were fantastic. We had some small kids with us and they handled them wonderfully. We caught our fill of mackerel and snapper and even lost a bunch (our fault) and had a blast. Highly recommend this boat and crew!

    Scott H. with Harold S. of Destin, Florida

Other Hunting Species in Fort Walton Beach

What's biting in Fort Walton Beach?

View Cobia Fishing Reports from our damn good guides.

Didn't Find What You Were Looking For?

Our guides are Damn Good Guides, which means they’re licensed, insured and vetted by our team of outdoor experts who know them on a first-name basis. We hand pick our Damn Good Guides, and our network spans all across the country and beyond.

The proof is in the pudding, and we’re incredibly proud of our 4.9 / 5 average review score. Hit the button below to see more trip options:

See All Cobia Trips in Fort Walton Beach