Inshore And Nearshore Fishing Charter

NEW Destin, FL 1 - 4 People 4 Hours From $1,000 Trip #5786


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About Your Trip

Water Type

Inshore, Nearshore

Skill Levels

Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced

Weather

You won’t lose your deposit if the trip is canceled due to weather.

Fishing trip in the destin bay and near coast (weather permitting). Target species for inshore are Redfish, Speckled trout, Black drum, Spanish mackerel, Sheepshead , and mangrove snapper depending on time of year. This type of fishing will be mainly live bait near the docks and homes of Destin with plenty to see. For gulf fishing target species are Red snapper, grouper, Amberjack, false albacore, kingfish, and other reef fish depending on time of year....

About Your Trip

Fishing trip in the destin bay and near coast (weather permitting). Target species for inshore are Redfish, Speckled trout, Black drum, Spanish mackerel, Sheepshead , and mangrove snapper depending on time of year. This type of fishing will be mainly live bait near the docks and homes of Destin with plenty to see.

For gulf fishing target species are Red snapper, grouper, Amberjack, false albacore, kingfish, and other reef fish depending on time of year. This type of fishing is mainly bottom fishing or trolling. Enjoy the views of the skyline from the gulf with the occasional dolphins.

Waters, Gatorades, and Sodas are provided. Please be sure to pack food and snacks. It may also be smart to bring towels and sunscreen.
Amenities

Water Type

Inshore, Nearshore

Skill Levels

Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced

Tackle

All rods, reels, and tackle are included.

Fish Cleaning

This guide will clean your catch for you.

Beer

Feel free to enjoy responsibly, but please no glass.

Music

You can play your own bluetooth music.

Live Bait

Live bait is included for this trip.

Weather

You won’t lose your deposit if the trip is canceled due to weather.

Kid Friendly

This trip can cater to kids.

Flexible Cancelation

This trip can be canceled for a refund up to 14 days before the trip.

Boat Restroom

No, this boat does not have a bathroom on board.

Disability Friendly

This trip is not suited for those with disabilities.

Lunch

Please provide your own food / snacks.

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Pricing Matrix

4 Hours
1 Person
$1,000.00
2 People
$1,000.00
3 People
$1,000.00
4 People
$1,000.00
Pay 15% of the price as a deposit today, with the balance due on the day of the trip.
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About Your Guide

Brad S.

Independent Guide
Born and raised in Massachusetts, Capt. Brad first started working as a Captain over 30 years ago, running a 55’ Holton out of Key Largo, and spending the spring months on the Yucatan Peninsula. After being at the helm of several private and corporate-owned charters, Brad decided to go independent and started his own carter company in 2002. The Southpaw crew specializes in light tackle live bait fishing, trolling, kite fishing, bottom, and wreck fishing...

About Your Guide

Brad S.

Independent Guide
Born and raised in Massachusetts, Capt. Brad first started working as a Captain over 30 years ago, running a 55’ Holton out of Key Largo, and spending the spring months on the Yucatan Peninsula. After being at the helm of several private and corporate-owned charters, Brad decided to go independent and started his own carter company in 2002.

The Southpaw crew specializes in light tackle live bait fishing, trolling, kite fishing, bottom, and wreck fishing for a variety of pelagics and resident game fish inhabiting the area. Those include Billfish, Tuna, Mahi Mahi, Kingfish, Snapper, Grouper and many others.
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Start Location & Lodging Options

Destin, Florida
Areas Fished
  • Choctawhatchee Bay

About Your Boat

Boat photo for Inshore and Nearshore Fishing Charter
Boat Type
Bay Boat
Boat Manufacturer
Blackjack
Year Built
2018
Boat Length
25'

About Your Boat

Boat Type
Bay Boat
Boat Manufacturer
Blackjack
Year Built
2018
Boat Length
25'
Engine Manufacturer
Yamaha
Total Horsepower
300
Number of Engines
1
Additional Amenities
Twin Powerpole, trolling motor, cooler, and water/assorted soft drinks.
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Trip Details & Amenities

Water Type

Inshore, Nearshore

Skill Levels

Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced

Tackle

All rods, reels, and tackle are included.

Fish Cleaning

This guide will clean your catch for you.

Beer

Feel free to enjoy responsibly, but please no glass.

Music

You can play your own bluetooth music.

Live Bait

Live bait is included for this trip.

Weather

You won’t lose your deposit if the trip is canceled due to weather.

Kid Friendly

This trip can cater to kids.

Flexible Cancelation

This trip can be canceled for a refund up to 14 days before the trip.

Boat Restroom

No, this boat does not have a bathroom on board.

Disability Friendly

This trip is not suited for those with disabilities.

Lunch

Please provide your own food / snacks.

Target Species

Color-coded seasonality below is based on .
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  • Get it while it's HOT!
  • This species is in play.
  • You might get lucky (as long as things are in-season).
  • Couldn't tell ya! (no data)

Techniques

  • Artificial Lure Fishing
  • Bottom Fishing
  • Cut Bait Fishing
  • Drift Fishing
  • Light Tackle Fishing
  • Live Bait Fishing
  • Trolling

Everything Else to Know

Water Soda and Gatorades provided.

Pack food, snacks, towels, motion sickness medicine, sunscreen, sunglasses.
You're all set! You don't need to buy a license for this trip.
We use a cashless autopay system. We'll send you a boarding pass, and on the day of the trip, your guide will scan your boarding pass to automatically transfer the remaining balance. The only cash needed is to tip your guide (we recommend 20%).
Cancel for free up to 14 days before the trip and receive credit back to your account. Cancelling within 14 of the trip will forfeit your deposit to the guide. Day-of cancellations and no-shows will be charged the full balance of the trip to their card.
In the event of inclement weather you'll be covered by out 100% Weather Guarantee and will not lose your deposit.

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In the event of inclement weather, our guides will check the conditions and make the final call on whether its safe to go on the trip. If they decide the trip needs to be postponed, we'll work closely with you to reschedule or provide a credit for the full deposit, which can be applied to any of our trips in the US and beyond.
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