Drift Fishing Charters In Santa Rosa Beach

Hop on board with Captain Philip and experience an action-packed day of fishing outside of Fort Walton Beach! A professional angler with a wealth of local knowledge, Captain Philip is more than familiar with the most productive fishing grounds in the area. His boat is Federally Permitted as well which means he is not restricted to fishing within 9 miles from shore. The ocean is your oyster when you board with Captain Philip! On these 6 or 8-hour adventures, you can expect to target Amberjack, Bonito, Cobia, Grouper, Kingfish, Shark, Red Snapper (when in season), Vermillion Snapper, and Triggerfish. You’ll be fishing aboard Captain Philip's 33-foot Grady White equipped with twin Yamaha 300's. This baby has plenty of comfortable seating, and plenty SunShades toward the Bow and Stern perfect for those really hot summer days out on the Gulf. Captain Philip will provide all rods, reels, tackle, lures, and live bait. He will also clean and fillet your fish at the end of each trip. All you need to bring is food and drinks for the day (Capt. Philip will provide bottled water), a hat, sunscreen, a good pair of sunglasses, and some good company! **Note**: Captain Philip will only accept trips during the week if they are for the **full day** (8 hours). Children are more than welcome on board, although please let Captain Philip know how many you are bringing and how old. He does not recommend bringing children under 5. Read More

Come on down to Panama City Beach, Florida, and experience an unforgettable day on the water with Captain Keith! On this 4-hour trip, Captain Keith will help you and your angling buddies target a variety of species from Mackerel, Mahi Mahi, Cobia, Wahoo, Redfish, Sea Trout, Flounder, and many more, depending on the season. No matter your age or skill level, this is the trip for you. It is especially good for children! You'll be fishing nearshore and in the calm waters of the bay. You’ll be fishing aboard Captain Keith’s 22-foot Center console with one 200 HP engine. She can accommodate up to four anglers, so make sure you bring some good company! This boat is also equipped with a fishfinder and a wireless trolling motor, among other amenities. Captain Keith will provide all licenses, rods, reels, tackle, lures, live bait, and drinks. You can bring food and drinks of your own too. Don’t forget a cooler to take home your day’s catch, sunscreen, and a hat. Otherwise, get ready for an action-packed day of fishing in Panama City Beach, Florida with Captain Keith! Read More

Head out to hit the reefs and troll the nearshore waters around Panama City Beach for a beautiful day out on the water with Captain Nathan. Spend 5 hours and enjoy a natural bottom or artificial reef fishing trip. If you prefer trolling the waters for pelagics, the captain can accommodate that as well! Captain Nathan will help you target a variety of species including Dorado (Mahi Mahi), Jack Crevalle, Amberjack, Kingfish, Grouper, Wahoo, and much more! Regardless of if you’re a beginner or a seasoned professional, Captain Nathan will lead the way! These trips are great for families, especially because Captain Nathan enjoys teaching the little ones the ropes. You’ll be fishing aboard Captain Nathan's 25' Sea Hunt center console, which is powered by a twin 150 HP Yamahas. She can accommodate up to 6 anglers. Captain Nathan will provide all rods, reels, tackle, and lures. Live bait is included in the price. The fishing license for the whole group is also included. Captain Nathan will fillet and package your fish free of charge at the end of your trip. Feel free to bring food and drinks of your choice as well as a cooler to bring home your day’s catch. Read More

Head out for an OVERNIGHT Fishing adventure with Captain Justin and run out DEEEEP 120-150 miles Offshore! Have the opportunity to catch Yellowfin Tuna, Swordfish, Marlin, Sailfish, Mahi-Mahi, Wahoo, Cobia, Grouper, and many more that live within the plethora of Oil Rigs! Make sure to bring plenty of drinks, snacks and food during this adventure. Water and Gatorade will be provided during this trip! Read More

Climb aboard with Captain Trey for an exciting day of offshore fishing only a short run off the coast of Destin, FL! The blue waters off of Destin are a great place to chase some of the beautiful gamefish that Florida and the Gulf of Mexico are known for. On this all-day deep-sea fishing trip, Captain Trey will typically either bottom fish for species like Snapper, Grouper, Tilefish, Jacks, or Shark, or troll for species like Wahoo, Kingfish, Mahi, Tuna, and Marlin. The best part about these longer all-day trips is you'll have time to try it all! Just let Captain Trey know what you want to catch and he'll get you the best setup and some expert tips. Everything you reel in is yours if you want to keep it (and it's in season), and Captain Trey will happily clean any keepers. You'll be fishing aboard a luxurious 53’ G&S sportfish that can up to 15 anglers. Powered by twin Cummins engines combining for a whopping 1340 HP, she'll get you to the prime offshore spots in a hurry! This well-equipped vessel comes with all the necessities including GPS, the latest sonar and fishfinding technology, a Live Bait Well, an Ice Box to store your catches, and a Fighting Chair. It also boasts comfortable amenities such as Air Conditioning, a Multimedia System, a Microwave, and a comfortable head on board as well. Captain Trey will provide all rods, reels, tackle, and fishing licenses. All you need to bring is sunglasses, sunscreen, and any snacks or drinks you might need. Join Captain Trey for an offshore excursion like you've never seen! Read More

Head out for a full day, 12-hour adventure with Captains Justin and Justin to run far offshore and get after Swordfish—one of the hardest-fighting fish in the Gulf! On this trip, you'll be heading 60+ miles offshore, trolling for lightning-fast gamefish such as King Mackerel, Mahi Mahi, Sailfish, swordfish, marlin, Wahoo, and Blackfin Tuna. Once you reach the best fishing grounds, you'll drop your lines much deeper to attract Swordfish, which migrate at great depths, hunting for squid, baitfish, ballyhoo, and more. These fish are hungry, and when they hit your line, you'll feel it! Bring your A-game on this trip, because the Swords will really test your strength, skill, and stamina. You'll be getting some serious fishing done aboard their 33' Contender center console. She's powered by twin Suzuki 300-HP engines, so you'll cruise offshore with some serious speed. This well-equipped vessel comes with all the necessities, including GPS, Fishfinder, a Live Bait Well, and an Ice Box to store your catches. This boat also has a comfortable cabin area so that you can relax in the shade between hook-ups. Captain Justin will provide top-of-the-line rods, reels, tackle, and fishing licenses. All you need to bring is sunglasses, sunscreen, a lunch, and any snacks or drinks you'd like to enjoy while onboard. Read More

Come and explore the productive waters of Panama City Beach, Florida with Captain Eric! On this 8-hour adventure, you can expect to find a bunch of species, including Bonito, Kingfish, Mahi Mahi, Sheepshead, Speckled Trout, and more. No matter what you want to target, Captain Eric is more than happy to accommodate! You’ll be fishing aboard Captain Eric’s 32-foot center console with two 275 HP Mercury engines. This boat is equipped with a GPS, fishfinder, and an Icebox. She can accommodate up to four people. Don’t forget to bring food and drinks for the day, a cooler to take home your day’s catch, sunscreen, and a hat. Captain Eric will provide all rods, reels, tackle, lures, and live bait. Come visit Panama City Beach and have a super fun time on the water! Read More

When you step on board with Captain Terry, you're in for the fishing adventure of a lifetime! Whether you're an old hand or a total greenhorn, he'll make sure to get you on the fish and give you the opportunity to hook a lunker. On this trip, you'll focus on the nearshore waters around Panama City Beach, FL. This rich fishery is home to a huge variety of sportfish, including Blacktip Sharks, Bluefish, King Mackerel, Bonito (super fun on light tackle!), Mahi Mahi, Redfish, Spanish Mackerel, and more. To get bites, you'll run trolling gear in combination with drift fishing on light tackle—both really fun ways to get fish hooked! Once a fish is on, hang on for the fight of your life, especially if you hook a shark. You’ll be fishing aboard Captain Terry's 24' SeaPro center console, which is equipped with a 250-HP Yamaha outboard to give you a smooth, fast ride. She's also fully kitted out with a GPS, Fishfinder, Live Bait Well, Wireless Trolling Motor, Ice Box, and Life Jackets for all passengers. Captain Terry will provide all rods, reels, tackle, and lures. Don’t forget to bring food and drinks for the day, sunscreen, a hat, and a cooler with ice to take home your day’s catch. Come on down to Panama City Beach and make some lifelong memories! Read More

Hop on board with Captain Zack and prepare for an exciting day of fishing the flats! The Destin inshores provide stunning scenery and are the perfect spots for going after some prized Gulf catches without going too far from the dock. On this 4 to 8-hour trip, Captain Zack will cruise you into Choctawhatchee Bay where you can expect to go after some Blacktip Shark, Crab, Flounder, Redfish, and Speckled Trout. You'll mainly be drift fishing with classic light tackle and either live bait or artificial lures. You can either let Captain Zack know what type of fishing you want to do, or you can let him customize your trip to what he thinks will get you the most bites and make your day on the water worthwhile! You'll be fishing aboard a 22’ Key West bay boat with a capacity for 6 people. Its 150 HP Yamaha engine will reliably get you from hotspot to hotspot. She comes with the fishing essentials such as GPS, Fishfinder, a Live Bait Well, a Flybridge, a Wireless Trolling Motor, Tuna Tubes, and an Ice Box to store your catches. You'll even find Snorkeling Equipment and Spearfishing Equipment on board. Everything you reel in is yours to keep, and Captain Zack will happily clean any keepers for you to take home! Captain Zack will provide all fishing equipment you might need, including poles, gear, tackle, bait, life jackets, and fishing licenses for everyone onboard. All you need to bring is sunglasses, sunscreen, and any food or drinks you might need out on the water. Come get the true Destin experience with Captain Zack! Read More

Launch with Captain Bobby for a 4-5 hour adventure for some to take home some delicious fish and fill the freezer with some rod bending action. Captain Bobby's boat is one of the nicest and newest Center Consoles in the Destin fishing fleet equipped with a Sea Keeper for enhanced stability on your way out and while you're out there. This incredible device provides a gyroscope effect to eliminate the effect of the chop out on the ocean! This Sea Keeper will be put to good use for you too: After you get settled in and Captain Bobby will crank up his twin 300 Yamahas, you will motor out 40 min to an hour out to get to the fishing grounds. Once out there, Captain Bobby will help you hone in on one species. Everything will be provided for you aboard his boat, if you'd like to save some time you can buy your live bait on your way out from the dock for around 60$. This will give you some extra fishing time so you won't have to catch it while your out there. This is the perfect trip for getting dinner, a kids trip, or to do catch and release. Read More

Captain John (“JT”) will take you on an unforgettable fishing adventure in Destin, Florida! On this 4-hour or 5-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! This trip is great for anglers of all ages and skill levels. 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

Whether you're a seasoned angler or a vacationer looking to experience the amazing fishing off of Freeport, FL, this trip with Captain Sloan will be the inshore adventure of a lifetime! Captain Sloan is a true expert when it comes to hooking monster Jack Crevalle and Redfish, plus a variety of other inshore species. He's fished this area for a long time, and loves to show clients what it's all about! On this trip, you'll be hunting down Florida gamefish using both live bait and lures, and a combination of light tackle techniques and drifting. Captain Sloan will make sure you have the proper tackle working for you, and is happy to give you some pointers as you go. You'll be fishing from Captain Sloan's 20' Cape Horn center console—a perfect vessel for the calm, shallow waters you'll be fishing. She's powered by a 200-HP Yamaha outboard, and has everything you need for a comfortable and productive day, including GPS, fish finder, flybridge, and a live well for your bait. Captain Sloan will bring everything else, including top-tier rods, reels, bait, and tackle. All you need to remember is proper clothing, sunscreen, a hat, and a pair of polarized glasses, and you'll be good to go! You can also bring a cooler with snacks and drinks. Read More

Arrive 15 minutes early for instruction. We’ll leave out of Black Creek Lodge and target reds and black drum. Start fishing out of my back yard in less than 10 minutes from boarding. We’ll be using cut baits and/, depending on groups skill level and size, artificial subsurface and topwater hardbaits. For artificials, I do not recommend groups larger than 4. If one/more of group cannot safely and accurately cast, everyone will be using cut baits. Time starts at 3:30 pm. Read More

No matter the time of year, there is always something to catch in Destin FL! Captain Jonathan has been fishing these waters year-round and is an expert on fish habits through changing seasons. For these winter trips inshore, banner days can be had on Redfish, Trout, and Flounder. Most of the redfish are going to be slot-sized and limits can certainly be had. Big bull reds are slightly fewer and further between often lurking in the open water. To chase these, Captain Jonathan will scout the bays and shorelines for birds corralling schools of baitfish. These giant reds like to sit under these schools and get an easy meal. You can also target Bluefish, Mangrove Snapper, and the occasional Shark in the inshore water this time of year. If the weather permits, make your way into the nearshore waters to go after some Amberjack, Cobia, Goliath Grouper, Jack Crevalle, King Mackerel, Mahi Mahi, and various Snapper species. You can use a variety of techniques to target these fish, and this vessel is equipped to handle bottom fishing, drift fishing, heavy tackle, jigging, light tackle, and trolling. Just let Captain Jonathan know what you want to catch and he'll get you squared away with the best method! Captain Jonathan will meet you at the dock with a fully loaded 22' Cape Horn bay boat. Powered by a 250 HP Evinrude engine, this sturdy vessel will have no problem maneuvering the inshore Destin waters. She's equipped with a GPS, Fishfinder, a Live Bait Well, Multimedia System, Wireless Trolling Motor, and an Ice Box to store your catches. Captain Jonathon will even clean any keepers you bring in at the dock. Captain Jonathan will provide all Rods, Reels, Tackle, Bait and Fishing licenses you will need for a wonderful fall day out on the water. You can expect temps to be in the 40-60 degree range in the wintertime so make sure you bring a jacket and your favorite snacks and drinks. Captain Jonathan will take care of the rest to ensure you have an outstanding day out on the water! Read More

Come on down to Panama City Beach, Florida, and experience an unforgettable day on the water with Captain Keith! On this 5-hour trip, Captain Keith will help you and your angling buddies target various species of Shark, including Blacktip Shark and Bonnethead Shark. Be warned: you might need to do some stretching before the trip. These beasts can reach up to 6 feet in length and weigh up to 220 lbs! Not to worry, Captain Keith will be there to help. You’ll be fishing aboard Captain Keith’s 22-foot Center console with one 200 HP engine. She can accommodate up to four anglers, so make sure you bring some good company! This boat is also equipped with a fishfinder and a wireless trolling motor, among other amenities. Captain Keith will provide all licenses, rods, reels, tackle, lures, live bait, and drinks. You can bring food and drinks of your own too. Don’t forget a cooler to take home your day’s catch, sunscreen, and a hat. Otherwise, get ready for an action-packed day of fishing in Panama City Beach, Florida with Captain Keith! Read More

Launch aboard a 33' Contender with Captain Justin for a first-class offshore fishing experience out of Destin FL. Captain Justin will put all of his knowledge toward getting you on the fish safely and in style! The 8hr fishing trip is our half-day fishing excursion. During this trip, we will run 30-60 miles offshore and have the opportunity to catch larger species. Such as Snapper, Wahoo, Grouper, Mahi Mahi, Amberjack, Cobia, Tuna, and many more. Less travel, more time for fishing! You are welcome to get as involved as you would like with your adventure as well, whether you'd rather lounge in their comfortable E-sea Rider Bean Bags until the reel starts screaming or if you want your hand on the rod the whole time, Captain Justin can make it happen! Beyond superior service, expert tips, and great vibes, Captain Justin also provides the best rods, reels, tackle, bait, and fishing licenses you could possibly need for a successful day out on the water. Thus, all you need to bring are your favorite lunch, snack, and drink, your sun protection, maybe a towel, and your camera! Otherwise, Captain Justin will take care of the rest to make the most of your Destin saltwater adventure! Read More

The sunny waters off of Destin, FL are home to some of the best nearshore sportfishing species, and you'll be able to take a shot at them all with Captain Jonathan! Cast out towards underwater structure and wrecks for Sheepshead, Triggerfish, Grouper, and Snapper, and then get ready to battle these tough fish to the surface. To get at these bottom-living species, you'll be dropping your bait and lures deep and jigging to get their attention. Captain Jonathan knows how to put you on the fish, but once you're hooked up, it's your strength, stamina, and skill versus some of the brawniest fish that the Gulf has to offer. Captain Jonathan will come prepared with everything you need for a successful and comfortable charter. He'll supply the rods, reels, bait, tackle—and most importantly, his expertise in these waters. To maximize your experience, bring proper clothing, a hat, polarized sunglasses, and sunscreen. On the morning of the trip, you'll set out aboard his 31' sportfisher, the ideal craft for the nearshore waters off of Destin. Get ready for a fun and fishy day! Read More

On this epic sportfishing trip, Captain Jason will show you and your angling buddies an unforgettable day of fishing off the coast of Shalimar, FL. This area is a top-notch destination for nearshore and offshore fishing, where you can target Vermillion Snapper—locally known as Mingos—plus "chicken dolphin" Mahi Mahi, Redfish, Red Snapper, Amberjack, Kingfish, and a plethora of other species! This trip combines trolling and bottomfishing techniques, so you'll be able to mix it up and chase down all kinds of fish. On this adventure, you’ll be fishing aboard Captain Jason's 26' Scout center console. This vessel is a beauty, and is equipped with all the gear and equipment you'll need for a successful day on the water. Captain Jason will provide rods, reels, tackle, lures, live bait, and fishing licenses. Don’t forget to bring food and drinks for the day, a cooler to take home your day’s catch, sunscreen, and a hat. Captain Jason can customize a memorable trip for anglers of every age and ability. His determination to catch fish is only surpassed by his commitment to his clients’ safety and comfort. Let the good times roll with Captain Jason! Read More