Topwater Fishing Charters In Fort Walton Beach

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Bad-to-the-Bone Full Day Trip

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33 ft 1 - 6 People From $583 / person
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Deep Sea Fishing Charter in Fort Walton Beach

Badass Overnight Bluewater

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33 ft 1 - 6 People From $717 / person
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Deep Sea Fishing Charter in Fort Walton Beach

Chasing Lunkers Offshore Trip

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33 ft 1 - 6 People From $400 / person

Nearshore Fishing Charter in Destin

Captain’s Choice: Troll + Shark

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34 ft 1 - 6 People From $230 / person

Flats, Inshore, River Fishing Charter in Freeport

Fisherman’s Special

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20 ft 1 - 6 People From $92 / person

Deep Sea Fishing Charter in Gulf Breeze

Offshore Fishing (FADs / Oil Rigs)

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40 ft 1 - 6 People From $267 / person

Top Types of Topwater Fishing Trips in Fort Walton Beach

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Topwater Fishing Charters Near Fort Walton Beach, Fl

Join Captain Michael and embark on an unforgettable fishing adventure! No matter if it’s your first time out on the water or if you’re a seasoned professional, Captain Michael will lead the way. On this 4, 6, or 8-hour adventure, you’ll be fishing aboard Captain Michael’s 30-foot Black Watch saltwater fisher powered by twin 225 HP Cummins engines. She can accommodate 6 anglers, so make sure you bring some good company! Feel free to bring your children as well, although they must be at least 8 years old. Captain Michael will provide all equipment, including custom-built rods, Penn reels, tackle, lures, and licenses. You will fish for live bait at the beginning of the trip if the weather permits. If the weather is not suitable to fish for live bait, the price of bait is included in the trip price. A first mate will also be on board to help you at all times. At the end of the trip, the My Chance Charters crew will clean and fillet your fish at no extra charge. Get ready for a monster day on the water with Captain Michael! Read More

Deep Sea Fishing Charter in Destin

Destin Fishing Excursion

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30 ft 1 - 6 People From $300 / person
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Head out with Captain James and for a memorable day out on the Emerald Coast! Pensacola is the perfect spot to go after exciting inshore species in the bays and canals, or venture out into the Gulf for some big catches. On this 6 to 12 -hour trip, Captain James will cruise you through the beautiful Pensacola inshores or take you up to 9 miles offshore to go after some Black Grouper, Cobia, Gag Grouper, Jack Crevalle, Mangrove Snapper, Red Snapper, Redfish, and Sheepshead. You'll be targeting these fish using light tackle or doing some bottom fishing. Don't get discouraged if the fishing is slow; Captain James knows over 950 fishing hotspots in the area so he'll get you to another one in no time for a fresh start! You’ll be fishing aboard a 26’ Glacier Bay Canyon Runner center console that can hold up to 6 guests. All ages are welcome aboard, and this vessel will get you where you need to be on the Pensacola coast with ease! She comes complete with all the essential navigational and safety equipment. Captain James will provide all rods, reels, and tackle. All you need to bring is polarized sunglasses, sunscreen, a hat, and any food or drinks you might want out on the water. Book your trip and come experience world-famous Florida fishing! Read More

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Pensacola Fishing Frenzy

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26 ft 1 - 6 People From $133 / person
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Are you looking for an amazing fishing experience in Destin Florida? Join Captain Jake on an outrageous offshore slam! Get casting off on his 27' Sea Hunt center console equipped with twin 400HP Yamaha engines that launch the boat at up to 45 knots. Although this boat is great for families, all passengers must be above five years old. All anglers will have the opportunity to hook into lunker Redfish, Kingfish, Snapper, and Grouper. Captain Jake can host up to 6 fishermen at a time aboard his vessel. If weather conditions are right he can take you a little further out to fight monster Amberjack and Cobia. Whatever you catch, be prepared to take home and cook! Captain Jake will clean and fillet your fish free of charge. To bring home a delicious dinner, you will be using live bait to bottom fish the depths of the Gulf. The live bait well stores a variety of different baitfish, so you can experiment with trying several techniques. You will also be trolling using the wireless trolling motor, so just sit back, enjoy the sunshine, and wait for the scream of the reels. Captain Jake will provide all rods, bait, and gear necessary for an amazing day on the water. Just bring food, drinks, or even snorkeling equipment for underwater sightseeing. Don't worry - there is a bathroom on board so the half day journey is as comfortable as possible. No matter your fishing level or knowledge, this trip will be a truly unforgettable experience. Read More

Deep Sea, Nearshore Fishing Charter in Destin

Offshore Blitz: Half-Day Dash

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27 ft 1 - 6 People From $174 / person
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Hop on board with Captain Tim and prepare for an action-packed fishing experience off the Florida Panhandle! The inshore and nearshore waters around Milton are a great spot to catch some sought-after fish without going too far from the dock. On this 4 to 8-hour trip, Captain Tim likes to hang around the inshore waters and hit Redfish, Speckled Trout, Flounder, and other inshore sportfish. He also loves to run it further offshore when weather conditions permit. In the local nearshore waters, you can expect to find Snapper, Cobia, King Mackerel, "Bull" Redfish and more. To target these fish, you'll be using a variety of techniques such as light tackle, heavy tackle, bottom fishing, trolling and jigging. Just let Captain Tim know which fish you want to catch and he'll get you set up with the best method! Captain Tim will provide all rods, reels, tackle and live bait. All you need to bring is sunscreen and any food or drinks you might need. Enjoy your day out on the water with Captain Tim! Read More

Deep Sea, Flats, Inshore, Jetty, Nearshore Fishing Charter in Pensacola

Legends Of The Emerald Coast

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24 ft 1 - 6 People From $100 / person

We are located behind Dewey Destin’s on the harbor. We share a parking lot with Luther’s Pontoon and Dewey’s. Please pull all the way down the hill to the water the morning of (free parking) and we can get everyone loaded up. We recommend you bring drinks/snacks and sunscreen. It will be hot! But we do have AC inside the boat as well as a restroom. We leave the dock at 5:30am so we ask if you could try and come a few minutes early so we can get everyone signed in and load your bags on the boat. A run down of our shark fishing charters: We make our way to our shark fishing spot, which is only about 10 mins away/less than a mile off shore. Then we will then throw the anchor and chum the waters with carcasses from the previous day and get our 3 big shark rods out. We have them all at different levels, one at the bottom, one mid-water and one floating on top. After we get those out and everyone is comfy we will get a couple of bottom fishing rods out to try and catch some snappers, trigger fish, etc. This is what we will do while we wait for the shark bite. The sharks will smell our chum and come to us so we have to be patient. Once we get the shark hooked up, we will get all of the other rods reeled in, throw the poly ball connected to our anchor and fight the shark. This way we can move with the shark and back down on him if needed. I hope this was helpful! Please let me know if you have any questions. We look forward to fishing with y'all. Read More

Nearshore Fishing Charter in Destin

Shark Fishing Charter

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34 ft 1 - 6 People From $184 / person

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

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32 ft 1 - 6 People From $173 / person
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A fishing charter in Pensacola/Gulf Breeze, FL, is the perfect way to experience the Gulf Coast's rich fishing opportunities. On this trip, you'll head out to chase a wide range of inshore and nearshore species on either fly tackle or ultra-light tackle, both of which are a blast for anglers of all levels. Captain Richard is an expert when it comes to fish here off the coast of Pensacola/Gulf Breeze, and he'll be able to show you some great spots to catch all kinds of fish. You'll be targeting a range of species, including Pompano, Spanish Mackerel, Redfish, Speckled Trout, and Tarpon, each of which requires its own unique approach. Some of these fish rarely break 10 pounds, while Tarpon can grow to over 100! Given this huge range, don't be surprised if you switch tackle and rigging several times throughout your trip, as you pursue different species. Pensacola Beach Fly Fishing is a Do No Harm charter! All fish will be released. As Fly Fishing International Certified Casting Instructor, Richard can help tune up your cast or get you out there as a first timer. If you're using fly tackle, you'll likely be using 7 to 10-weight rods with saltwater reels designed specifically for the job. Equipment is provided, you will be using top of the line Thomas and Thomas fly rods with Tibor and Abel fly reels. You'll also use a range of flies, including surface poppers, streamers, and other kinds of imitators, all of which can entice different fish species. If you're using light tackle, you'll be using spinning rods and reels loaded with braided line. You'll also need a range of lures, including jigs, spoons, and soft plastics. Captain Richard will point you in the right direction, so you can be confident you're throwing the perfect tackle for the job! Fishing here in Pensacola/Gulf Breeze is a great way to enjoy Florida's beautiful coast and hook up some fantastic species! The fish are feeding—what are you waiting for? Read More

Flats, Inshore, Nearshore Fishing Charter in Gulf Breeze

Pensacola Bay Fly Fishing

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21 ft 1 - 3 People From $100 / person
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Hop on board with Captain Tim and prepare for an action-packed fishing experience off the Florida Panhandle! The inshore and nearshore waters around Milton are a great spot to catch some sought-after fish without going too far from the dock. On this 4 to 8-hour trip, Captain Tim likes to hang around the inshore waters and hit Redfish, Speckled Trout, Flounder, and other inshore sportfish. He also loves to run it further offshore when weather conditions permit. In the local nearshore waters, you can expect to find Snapper, Cobia, King Mackerel, "Bull" Redfish and more. To target these fish, you'll be using a variety of techniques such as light tackle, heavy tackle, bottom fishing, trolling and jigging. Just let Captain Tim know which fish you want to catch and he'll get you set up with the best method! Captain Tim will provide all rods, reels, tackle and live bait. All you need to bring is sunscreen and any food or drinks you might need. Enjoy your day out on the water with Captain Tim! Read More

Flats, Inshore, Nearshore Fishing Charter in Pensacola

Gulfbound Glory: Emerald Coast

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24 ft 1 - 6 People From $100 / person
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Everything to Know About Booking a Fort Walton Beach topwater fishing charter

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

Our Damn Good Guides currently offer 14 topwater fishing trips in Fort Walton Beach, and the most popular trips in the area are Bad-to-the-Bone Full Day Trip guided by Justin, Badass Overnight Bluewater guided by Justin, and Chasing Lunkers Offshore Trip guided by Justin.

Our guides in Fort Walton Beach are rated a 5 out of 5 based on 9596 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 Topwater Fishing charter include Destin and Freeport.

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

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

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

The most commonly sought after species for topwater fishing in Fort Walton Beach are: 1. spanish mackerel, 2. mahi mahi, 3. kingfish, and 4. blackfin tuna.

How much do Fort Walton Beach topwater fishing charters cost?

for topwater fishing in Fort Walton Beach prices can range anywhere from an affordable $300 to $3,000 and up, but the average price for a half day trip for topwater fishing in Fort Walton Beach is $815. The average price for a full day trip for topwater fishing in Fort Walton Beach is $1,522.

What month is best for on a topwater fishing charter in Fort Walton Beach?

The most popular season to go on a topwater fishing charter in Fort Walton Beach is summer, and most anglers book their trips 15 days in advance.

Do I need a Fort Walton Beach fishing license and what are the bag limits 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.

Recent Reviews of Captain Experiences

  • ★★★★★
    Captain Joey did a great job helping us have a good time on our night bowfishing trip! Although we weren’t the best shots he continued to encourage and provide guidance until it finally paid off 😊. Definitely a highlight of our vacation!!!

    Valerie S. with Joey S. of Fort Walton Beach, Florida

  • ★★★★★
    Great guide, put us on a lot of fish!

    Jr E. with Joey S. of Fort Walton Beach, Florida

  • ★★★★★
    We had an outstanding time! Capt. Joey was very down to Earth, knowledgeable, and professional in his role. One of the best outdoor trips I have had!

    Brett P. with Joey S. of Fort Walton Beach, Florida

  • ★★★★★
    5 star for captain experiences . Captain Jayson put my son and I on fish. We caught supper and had a local restaurant in Destin prepare our fish bounty. Highly recommend!

    Chris R. with Jordan S. of Fort Walton Beach, Florida

  • ★★★★★
    Great trip! Captail Philip has a super clean boat. Great job on coaching how to fish. Loved the boats layout. Big enough to ride comfortably at high speed. We'll definitely book again.

    Greg S. with Philip R. of Fort Walton Beach, Florida

  • ★★★★★
    First and far most this was my first time going deep sea fishing.Captain Phil and Denise made it so easy for me and the fellas he was very patient and well knowledgeable with the fish and the area were in . We had a blast everything was great the company and the music. Thank you Captain Phil we will be doing another trip in the future

    Josiah R. with Philip R. of Fort Walton Beach, Florida

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    We had an absolute blast on our trip. The captain is a retired sergeant major and offers discounts for active and reserve military. If you want to have a great day on the water and catch some fish then Captain Phillip is your guy. 10/10 would recommend.

    Jonathon T. with Philip R. of Fort Walton Beach, Florida

  • ★★★★★
    We had a blast, dealt with little weather, Capt Phil made sure we got some fish. Perfect size boat for open water. He had everything ready for us when we got to the dock.

    shannon B. with Philip R. of Fort Walton Beach, Florida

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