Bay & Back bay or inshore fishing is typically done near.....

Destin's East Pass, the Destin Bridge, local bayous and Choctawhatchee bay. Bay, light tackle charters target speckled trout, red fish, jack crevalle, flounders and other inshore species. Light tackle fishing with live baits and live shrimp. The inshore boats also have the option to fish in the Gulf of Mexico for red snappers, groupers and king mackerels.

The captain is right there to work one on one with you and help you to experience some great fishing. They are the same Charter boats that we list as 4 pack boats. They are called 4 packs because their fishing license covers up to 4 passengers and that is typically there max.(though 1 or 2 of the boats can take 5 or 6 passengers).These charter boats usually do not have bathrooms on board and limited shade covering.

Inshore & Bay trips are typically 4-5 or 6 hrs. The boat supplies all of the tackle and bait, but if you would like to bring your favorite pole or your fly rod, you are more than welcome to do so. The captains that run inshore & bay fishing are a bunch of hard working, hard fishing guys. They take their jobs and their customers very seriously. There are 8-12 good boats in Destin that run inshore & bay fishing trips that we trust and have confidence in. We book all of the good captains that do inshore & Bay fish in Destin and we can get you set up on a good charter boat with a good captain.

4 PACKS Bay & Gulf Boats

One of the ways to go deep sea fishing in Destin is on what's called a bay or inshore charter boat. These are typically smaller boats (20 to 30 ft) with outboard engines. They take 1-6 passengers and will either fish near inshore (1-15) miles in the Gulf of Mexico or fish in and around the East Pass inlet and Choctawhatchee Bay. These boats do private charters and group trips. They typically charter for around $120 -$150 an hour for up to 4 passengers. The 4 pack boats are a good option for smaller groups are or individuals who are looking for more of a one on one experience. They catch reef fish as well as do live bait trolling and it is a great way to go for 1 or 2 sportsmen or Dad & one or two kids. Trips on inshore & bay boats are typically ½ day trips fishing with light tackle for reef fish and live bait light tackle trolling for kings and Spanish mackerels in the Gulf, or speckled trout, red fish, jack crevalle and other inshore species in the bay.

You will get light tackle action with the Captain right there by your side to help. The 4 packs can do it all and are a more economical option for smaller groups. Charter trips on inshore & bay boats are good for families, kids and family fishing who may not want to go too far and have the option of fishing close by or in inshore calmer waters. They are good when you have just a couple of guys or dad and the kids. These captains are flexible and can find the right conditions for your group to fish in to make sure you have a good time and get some good action.

Current prices for Bay fishing and inshore charter boats. Current prices for Gulf Boats. Bay boats run between $120 and $150 an hour, depending on the boat.