red snapper fishing trips in fort walton beach

Red Snapper Trips

Red Snapper season is one of the most anticipated times of year in Fort Walton Beach and Destin, bringing anglers out for a chance to target one of the Gulf's most recognizable fish. Known for their bright coral and red color, hard fighting runs and great to cook up later, Red Snapper are commonly found around reefs, ledges and other bottom structures in the Gulf waters off Destin and Fort Walton Beach. Our Near-Shore Gulf Fishing trips create an opportunity to target Red Snapper while staying within sight of land, giving you the excitement of Gulf fishing without committing to a full offshore experience aboard the Backlash.

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Family Trips

Perfect for families looking for more than just a fishing trip, our Kids & Family Fishing Trips combine fishing, sightseeing and time to relax on the water. Spend part of the day reeling in fish and spotting dolphins around the Fort Walton Beach and Destin bays before heading to local islands and shallow water hangout spots for family fun, photos and time to unwind. It is a laid back adventure designed to create memories both on and off the water.

We also offer catch & release trips!

Starting at $900

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Destin Inshore Charters


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Destin Inshore Charters

Here at Destin Inshore Charters, we specialize in custom fishing trips to accommodate the exact charter fishing trip you desire! Whether you are looking to fish in the back bayous for Redfish and Trout or looking to hook into something big out in the Gulf such as a shark, we are the charter fishing guide service for you! Our affordable charter fishing trips include Inshore Bay Fishing, Nearshore and Offshore Gulf Fishing,  and Kid Fishing Trips.

Destin Fishing Trips

With offering a variety of custom tailored fishing trips, you can choose what works best for you and your crew. Our guided fishing charters range from half day family trips to over night 48 hour adventure trips. Depending on season and type of fishing trip requested, species and catches will vary. Our most targeted species inshore are Redfish, Speckled Trout, Black Drum, Sheephead, Black Snapper, and Flounder. While fishing in the Gulf our most common target will be Triggerfish, Amberjack, Red Snapper, Gag Groupers, Vermillion Snappers, White Snappers, Spanish Mackerel, and King Mackerel.

Charter Fishing Destination

Destin, Florida is located in the heart of the Emerald Coast. Destin is a great central location for all the surrounding areas. Among these areas are Navarre Beach, Fort Walton Beach, South Walton, 30A, Grayton Beach, Seaside, San Destin and Santa Rosa Beach. If you are staying in any of the surrounding sister cities you are no more than a twenty minute drive away.


World’s Luckiest Fishing Village

The reason Destin, Florida is known as the “luckiest fishing village” is because of its prime location. Some of the best Inshore Bay Fishing is found close to Destin because of the clean gulf waters that pushes into the bay daily. This clean water pushes in large amounts of bait fish and keep the estuary clean so it can thrive dramatically. With the bay waters around Destin, FL being so clean, the fish have a whole different taste than the fish caught in other parts of the bays and bayou’s. Weather you are wanting to take your fish home to cook yourself or decide to take your catch to one of local restaurants that offer a “cook your catch”, you will not be disappointed in the amazing flavor and great taste of the fish coming from this clean and clear water.

Cook Your Catch

What is a “cook your catch”? Just another reason to make “The World’s Luckiest Fishing Village” a vacation destination you will remember forever. Most all of the restaurants along the harbor in Destin, FL allow you to bring your fish filets straight off the boat in order to have them prepare them for you. You have the choice between fried, grilled or blackened along with a choice of sides such as fresh coleslaw and homemade hush puppies. Thats right! An affordable dinner option with no clean up. It just doesn’t get any fresher than this!

Destin Charter Fishing at its Finest!

Choose Destin Inshore Charters to guide you on your next fishing adventure. Allow us to be the entrance into experiencing Destin, FL and the Emerald Coast unlike no other!

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