Choose between a half or full-day adventure with captains who are experienced fishermen and have been navigating the local waters their entire lives.
Beginner charter fishing in the Bay
Is your family full of first-timers or young kids looking to experience the excitement of fishing? Then inshore fishing in the calm waters of the Choctawhatchee Bay is for you! Many of our charter captains specialize in shorter runs (as little as 2 hours) that are completely customized to your family’s needs. Captain Rob L4K Charters specializes in kids with anxiety, ADHD or other disabilities. Your captain will waste no time in heading right to the best spots to catch redfish, trout, flounder and more.
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Worried about getting your crew back in time for lunch and naps? You can work with your captain to set a time that works best for your family’s schedule.
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LK4 Charters offers a quick, 2-hour inshore fishing "Memory Maker" trip for young kids and first-timers.
Where to Stay
Hilton Garden Inn Fort Walton Beach is a family-friendly hotel located directly on the Gulf with lazy river and kids activities.
Food + Drink
LJ Schooners Dockside Restaurant & Oyster Bar
Located at the Bluewater Bay Marina, LJ Schooners has a beach for kids, perfectly shaded outdoor seating and offers hook and cook for after your fishing trip.
Paddle, float, boat or drive up to Lulu's beach and enjoy delicious scratch-made recipes. They offer family fun including an arcade, hair wraps, beach games and live music.
Affectionately known as Dewey's, Dewey Destin's Bayside is a local favorite with fresh seafood and casual dock dining. Kids still in wet swimsuits? Go here!
