Choctawhatchee Bay Inshore 6 Hour

100% (2) Santa Rosa Beach, FL 1 - 2 People 6 Hours From $750 Trip #6407


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Water Type

Inshore, Flats

Skill Levels

Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced

Weather

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

Are you ready for a memorable day on the water in the Santa Rosa Beach/30A/Panama City Beach area? Captain Stephen offers personalized inshore trips tailored to your preferences. Your fishing adventure will include light tackle fishing and casting of a variety of spoons, jigs, and live baits. You'll be fishing from a 21’ Key West center console, the Captain recommends this trip for two persons due to active casting. Captain Stephen provides rods, reels, bait...

About Your Trip

Are you ready for a memorable day on the water in the Santa Rosa Beach/30A/Panama City Beach area? Captain Stephen offers personalized inshore trips tailored to your preferences.

Your fishing adventure will include light tackle fishing and casting of a variety of spoons, jigs, and live baits.

You'll be fishing from a 21’ Key West center console, the Captain recommends this trip for two persons due to active casting. Captain Stephen provides rods, reels, bait and lures.

You don't need to worry about a fishing license; just come prepared for a fantastic fishing experience! Just to let you know, some fish may need to be released due to regulations. Your captain can provide more details. Remember to bring sunblock (non-spray), sunglasses, and bottled water. Alcohol is permitted in moderation, but please avoid hard liquor and glass bottles.
Amenities

Water Type

Inshore, Flats

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.

Location

This guide can be flexible with the departure location.

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

6 Hours
1 Person
$750.00
2 People
$750.00
Pay 15% of the price as a deposit today, with the balance due on the day of the trip.
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Stephen H.

Independent Guide
Talkative
Laid-back
Instructional
Beginner Oriented
Comfortable
Quality
I grew up saltwater fishing the coast of Virginia and North Carolina. Spent 20 years in Tennessee catching Trophy Stripers, but my love of saltwater and this area of Florida brought my wife and I here to settle. I offer Bay, inshore and nearshore trips If you don’t see a trip that suits your taste, contact me and let me know what type of trip you are looking g for. All start times and trip...

About Your Guide

Profile photo of Captain Experiences guide Stephen

Stephen H.

Independent Guide
I grew up saltwater fishing the coast of Virginia and North Carolina. Spent 20 years in Tennessee catching Trophy Stripers, but my love of saltwater and this area of Florida brought my wife and I here to settle. I offer Bay, inshore and nearshore trips If you don’t see a trip that suits your taste, contact me and let me know what type of trip you are looking g for. All start times and trip durations may be adjusted.
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Rapid Fire Guide Q & A

What’s the biggest fish you’ve caught?
300 lb Blue Marlin
If you were cooking for all your friends what would you cook?
Steak and Shrimp

Rapid Fire Guide Q & A

What’s the biggest fish you’ve caught?
300 lb Blue Marlin
If you were cooking for all your friends what would you cook?
Steak and Shrimp
What’s your favorite band?
Kenny Chesney
What’s your favorite movie?
Shooter
What’s your favorite sports team?
Notre Dame
What’s your drink of choice?
Vitamin Water
What was your last halloween costume?
Pirate
What do you want for Christmas this year?
Spend it with my kids and grandson
How did you get started guiding?
Love to take new people fishing and see their excitement
What makes you different from other guides?
My passion for fishing and not just out to make a paycheck
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Start Location & Lodging Options

Your guide can be flexible with your start location.
You can work with your guide after booking to set a more specific start location in the area.
Santa Rosa Beach, Florida
Areas Fished
  • Choctawhatchee Bay

About Your Boat

Boat photo for Choctawhatchee Bay Inshore 6 Hour
Boat Type
Center Console
Boat Manufacturer
Key West
Year Built
2023
Boat Length
21'

About Your Boat

Boat Type
Center Console
Boat Manufacturer
Key West
Year Built
2023
Boat Length
21'
Engine Manufacturer
Yamaha
Total Horsepower
150
Number of Engines
1
Additional Amenities
Live well, ice chest, Bluetooth
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Trip Details & Amenities

Water Type

Inshore, Flats

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.

Location

This guide can be flexible with the departure location.

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
  • Drift Fishing
  • Live Bait Fishing
  • Sight Casting
  • Topwater Fishing

Everything Else to Know

All rods, reels, and tackle are included, but we also recommend bringing sunglasses, sunscreen, weather-appropriate clothing, and any gear of your own you want to use on the trip.
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.

Reviews

5.0
based on 2 reviews

Carrie

Verified Review

October 8

We highly recommend Captain Stephen! Best kids fishing trip ever & the spanish mackerel were soooo much fun to catch!!!

Carrie

Verified Review

October 8

We highly recommend Captain Stephen! Best kids fishing trip ever & the spanish mackerel were soooo much fun to catch!!!
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Trip: Kids Trip

Response from Stephen:
Thank you! I enjoyed having you guys aboard and look forward to seeing you guys in the future.

Response from Stephen:

Thank you! I enjoyed having you guys aboard and look forward to seeing you guys in the future.
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Kellie

Verified Review

June 11

Great time!

Kellie

Verified Review

June 11

Great time!
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Trip: 3 Hour Special

Response from Stephen:
Thank you! Grayson handled the water really well and he will be ready to push offshore a bit further by next year!

Response from Stephen:

Thank you! Grayson handled the water really well and he will be ready to push offshore a bit further by next year!
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Once you've paid your deposit at checkout, we'll send you a QR Code boarding pass. Just show your guide your boarding pass on the day of the trip, they'll scan it, the remaining balance will transfer automatically, and you'll be all set to get out there. Just make sure you bring a cash tip for the guide!
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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