Panhandle Fishing Charters in Destin

Panhandle Fishing Charters offers several kinds of guided fishing from Destin. Alongside rod-and-reel bay and Gulf trips, its menu includes daytime and nighttime bowfishing. Short children's outings provide another option for a young family.

Contact and booking details

Captain Joey and the guiding team

The captain biography says Joey started the company in 2013 after working on other charter vessels. He earned a 100-ton captain license after entering the industry as a young mate. The team page also introduces Taylor, Colby, Jayson and Andy Lawless, each with a different fishing background.

These are team bookings, so ask which captain and boat will take your group. The fleet includes a 24-foot Skeeter SX240 with a Yamaha, trolling motor, electronics and shallow-water equipment. A Carolina Skiff is described for bowfishing. Confirm the vessel and facilities on your own reservation rather than applying one boat's details to every trip.

Rod-and-reel trips in the bay and Gulf

Bay outings target redfish, trout, black drum and other seasonal inshore fish. Gulf options may offer snapper, mackerel, cobia, amberjack and other coastal species. The FAQ recommends at least four hours for bay fishing and five hours for the Gulf.

Current advertised examples include bay trips from $700 and Gulf trips from $720, with temporary specials also displayed. A two-hour children's catch-and-release trip starts at $375 and is aimed at children nine and under. Ask for your exact fare because duration, guest count and promotions vary across the listings.

Shark and bowfishing choices

Shark and Fish combinations start at $720 in the menu, with up to six guests shown. Sharks are released, and the business says they are not brought aboard. The FAQ recommends six hours for a shark-focused plan. Discuss the physical demands and children's participation with the captain.

Night bowfishing lists three- to four-hour options from $495 for four people, with up to six shown. Day bowfishing examples list three hours at $495 or four at $595 before any confirmed special. This uses bows and arrows rather than conventional tackle. Ask which legal species, methods and conditions apply to your date.

Supplies and packing

Bait, tackle, rods, reels, ice, license coverage and cleaning of legal retained fish are included on regular boat trips. Bows and arrows are supplied for bowfishing. Guests can ask about discounted catch-and-release bookings. Confirm whether extra passengers change your chosen package's total.

Bring drinks, snacks, a hat, polarized sunglasses and lotion sunscreen. Passenger coolers stay ashore because the boats have cooler space. Leave a small cooler in your vehicle for fillets. Glass bottles and black-soled shoes are excluded. Check the assigned boat's seating, shade and boarding access before bringing a guest with assistance needs.

Booking and weather alternatives

Call or text 850-226-3127. The original Panhandle Fishing Charters domain leads to the related Destin Florida Boat Charters website. Get the exact pickup point and time for your selected captain. Deposits and final payment arrangements should be confirmed directly.

The FAQ says an unsuitable Gulf day may switch to bay fishing instead of being canceled. Guest cancellations require ten days' notice; later cancellations may incur a 50 percent charge, while less than 24 hours or a no-show may incur the full fare. Ask how a changed trip affects your price and obtain the current policy before booking.

Details checked October 11, 2026, using the operator’s published information. Rates, boats, meeting points and policies can change; confirm the final trip details directly. Listed species describe possible targets, not a guaranteed catch or an open harvest season.

Featured photo: Panhandle Fishing Charters anglers displaying red snapper catches. Photo from Panhandle Fishing Charters.

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