Our Spring Break 2022 Season is officially underway! We are a stand out ready to go fishing charter company excited about taking you out on the water.

With so many fishing charters to choose from here are three reasons why you should choose us:

1. We are one of the original  and oldest inshore fishing companies still operational in Destin, FL.
2. We are listed on a private dock, easy to find with lots of parking for your connivence. 
3. We are located on the bay side, so no long ride out to our fishing spots and you will be fishing within 15 minutes from stepping on the boat.

Our inshore fishing charter experience is similar to lake fishing or bass fishing except in salt water! Our main species we will target during March and April will be Redfish, Sheephead, Black Snappers and Spanish Mackerel. Our inshore fishing charter will provide all licenses, tackle, bait, ice, fuel and fish cleaning. The only items you will need to bring are any refreshments you would like while on board. Oh! and don’t forget the camera for a fish photo!

Our company, Destin Inshore Charters is the fishing charter for you! Whether you are a fun family looking for a half day on the water or a large group looking to book a corporate all day trip, we can accommodate all specifications. To see the different trip options we have please go to the main menu and visit the trips section to find which option is best for you. For additional questions visit our FAQ page.

To book a trip please call owner Shelby Kirby directly at (850)685-9368. 

Here’s to our 12th season as a fishing charter company! See y’all on the water!

Score a charter fishing trip with Destin Inshore Charters and get set to reel in your catch of the day.

Whether you’re fishing near grass beds, bridges, sandbars, in the channel or other shallow areas of the Bay or Gulf, there are plenty of fish to catch.

This time of year, you can expect to catch Flounder, so be prepared with a big cooler because you may catch several. Other popular inshore fish include Redfish and Sea Trout. A multitude of other fish may end up on your line, including Gag Grouper or Red Grouper, Black Drum, Sheepshead, Bass, Flathead Catfish, speckled Seatrout, Mingo Snapper, Vermillion Snapper and White Snapper.
If you’re looking for Red Snapper, you’ll have to come back during the summer. Nevertheless, there’s no reason you won’t be happy with your haul during November’s cooler weather.
Your charter captain will know exactly what fish are biting and where to find them, so you’re sure to catch plenty. Get set for a great day on the water, beginning when you step onboard.
From start to finish, any day fishing is a good day. So what are you waiting for. Book a charter, pack your gear and go on your expedition with Destin Inshore Charters.

Successful fishing requires knowing where the fish are and what’s in season. Destin Inshore Charters can solve that problem for you. There are also bag limits and size limits, but that won’t be a problem with a captain that’s knowledgeable.

Inshore areas include grass beds, bridges, sand bars, channels and other shallow areas.

In cooler fall temperatures, you’ll be fishing for spotted seatrout, redfish, gag grouper, all snapper except red, sheepshead, black sea bass and others.

In the fall, fish migrations offer additional fish to hook, including pompano, Spanish mackerel and tarpon. Pompano will move in shallow water along the beaches, providing you with great fishing. Spanish mackerel is plentiful in this area, so you may happen upon a school chasing smaller fish.

Spotted Seatrout, as well as redfish, are the most abundant inshore game fish in Florida and two of the most popular. They will definitely be plentiful in the waters around Destin.
Don’t worry that you’ll return empty handed. As they say, there are plenty of fish in the sea, and you’ll discover that to be true. Prepare to catch your fishing memory in the near shore waters of Destin with Destin Inshore Charters.

If you would like to enhance your knowledge, download the Fish Rules App in the App Store for Apple and Android phones.

Fishing is thriving in Florida, and Destin Inshore Charters will take you to the best spots to ensure your fishing dreams come true.

Inshore areas include grass beds, oyster beds, around docks and under bridges. Mid-Bay Bridge, between Niceville and Destin, is a prime spot for catching a variety of fish, including Jack Crevalle. This is a good fighting fish that will give you a workout. You’ll have a fish tale to tell your friends if you hook one of these, so have a camera handy.

Generally, you’ll fish for redfish or speckled trout, but other fish you may catch include black drum, Spanish mackerel, sheepshead or black snapper. You can rely on your captain to know which fish are in season, and where you can catch them. Destin Inshore Charters does not disappoint fishermen or ladies or even children. Bring the family along for fun on the water.

You’ll be sure to catch Florida fishing memories when you charter a fishing trip with Destin Inshore Charters. Any day is a good day to be on the water.

Emerald Coast Bait and Tackle is a small bait & tackle shop owned & operated by local fishermen. Our two owners were competitors in the charter industry that came together to supply the local fisherman with all their fishing needs. We have a combined 30+ years of knowledge to answer all your fishing questions whether it be inshore or offshore.

Emerald Coast Bait and Tackle will also have a charter fisherman in-house to offer advice to customers about fishing in the Gulf. In addition to standard bait, the shop offers fly-fishing gear and live bait such as shrimp and eels.

Whether you’re a recreational fishermen who just does it on the weekends or charter boats that fish 180 days straight, we have what you need.

Our most popular trip for the Inshore Bay Fishing is our four or six hour half day trip. Four hours is a great start trip to hit our most popular docks and bridges. Six hours is a sufficient amount of time to fish a majority of our Choctawhatchee Bay. Our trips will consist mostly of fishing around docks and bridges in the deep holes but it isn’t uncommon to also fish out near the jetties which are large man made rock structures leading into the gulf or to drift across a grass flat with a popping cork. While live bait is preferred, we also use ‘artificials’ occasionally, depending on the fish’s request that week. Red Fish, Speckled Trout and Black Drum are our main targeted species while Black Snappers are often caught among these as well.

Destin Inshore Charters uses only the top of the line Shimano light tackle reels and rods to make sure you are set up to catch your fish of a lifetime. It just doesn’t get much better then catching a 30lb Redfish on 10lb test! Our boats and equipment can accommodate the most advanced angler to the first timer. Kids are welcome on all of our trips and we highly recommend you bring them along! They are the future of our sport and there is nothing like seeing a child light up after catching a fish. Be sure to check out our “Kids Fishing Trips” as well.

With Spring Break coming to an end and summertime right around the corner, we are gearing up for the warmer water and hot fish bite. The Sheephead bite has slowed down and the Pompano fishing is currently in full swing. Destin Inshore Charters has also been catching Redfish, Black Drum and a few Speckled Trout.
Our best bet for catching fish has been using live shrimp or live sand fleas. As the water continues to heat up, it shouldn’t be long before the live Greenies and Porgies start to show up. Once these show up, the captains will catch fresh bait each morning in their cast nets.
Redfish and Speckled Trout usually won’t eat anything else once the Greenies and Porgies start to show up. Fresh live bait is very important in our Inshore eco system. The wrong bait can set up for a slow fishing day.

That is correct. Red Snapper season has been extended and is now the longest it has been extended since 2013. The U.S. Department of Commerce announced an expanded 39 day recreational Red Snapper season for private private anglers fishing in Gulf federal waters. The season will start Friday, June 16, and go through till Monday, September 4th. Only on Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays. Also included will be Monday and Tuesday July 3 and 4, and Monday, September 4.

Keep in mind that there are certain guidelines that you have to follow when fishing Red Snapper. The min. size limit is 16″ TL. The reason that this is the size limit is because one 24-inch female Red Snapper can produce as many eggs as 212 17-inch female Red Snapper. So the more larger and older Red snapper we have out in the wild, the more Red Snapper we can catch and maximize the number of younger fish coming into the fishery.

This is really great news being able to fish more than just the 3 days of June 1-3. We can now fish every weekend up to September 4 and take advantage of this great opportunity. There is a limit to how many you can catch a day but this means that you can fish for more Red Snapper over a span of a few months! Let’s get out there and catch Red Snapper.

The Fudpucker’s Bottom Feeder Fishing Tournament is an 8 day tournament open to all anglers wanting to test their skills with Amberjack, Grouper and Red Snapper. The Tournament offers awesome cash prizes and more!

Captains Meeting: 7PM September 2nd, 2016 at Fudpucker’s on the Bay (1318 Miracle Strip Parkway) All Captains must attend.

Fishing Date: Saturday September 3rd – 10th, 2016 – Scales open at 4PM and close at 6PM.

Awards, Raffle and Fish Fry: 7PM Saturday September 10, 2016

100% of the proceeds from the Raffle will benefit the Choctawhatchee Basin Alliance. For more information, check out Fudpuckers Fishing Series.