Fort Walton Beach Fishing Charters
& Deep Sea Fishing

Compare 6 Fort Walton Beach fishing charters, with deep sea and inshore & bay trips. Contact the captain directly by phone or through their website. We don't take bookings or fees.

Contact details checked on each charter's own website

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Typical conditions for the month, from NOAA records.

Charters in Fort Walton Beach

Call or visit a captain's website to ask about trips, dates and prices. If they're out on the water, leave a message.

6 charters in Fort Walton Beach

Deep sea fishing in Fort Walton Beach

6 of the 6 charters in Fort Walton Beach list offshore trips on their own websites.

Offshore fish you can keep in September

State or federal water

Florida state waters in the Gulf run from shore to 9 miles out; beyond that is federal water. Which side of that line you fish on can change the season and the limits.

Federally permitted boats

Aboard a charter with a federal Gulf reef fish permit, the federal season applies to red snapper, gag grouper and amberjack, even inside state waters. Ask whether the boat is federally permitted.

Harvest status is September's rule for Fort Walton Beach from FWC and NOAA Fisheries; state-waters distances are FWC's. Tap a fish for dates, sizes and limits.

Fishing trips in Fort Walton Beach by type

Counted from what each charter lists on its own website.

Inshore and bay fishing in Fort Walton Beach

5 charters list inshore trips, in the bays, back-waters and shallows closer to shore. Among them: Kraken Reels, Panhandle Fishing Charters, Destin Inshore Charters, Jack M Up Fishing Charters, Scallywag Charters.

Half-day and full-day fishing trips

5 charters list half-day trips and 3 list full-day trips. Trip lengths vary by boat, so ask the captain exactly how many hours are on the water.

Family fishing charters in Fort Walton Beach

5 charters mention kids or families on their websites. Ask the captain about life jackets in children's sizes and how long the trip runs.

Planning a trip to Fort Walton Beach

Check tides for your dates, see what each month is usually like, and see the closest airports.

Tides on your fishing day

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NOAA tide predictions for Okaloosa Island.

Typical conditions by month

  • Warmest water: June to September
  • Fewest rainy days: October and May
  • Coolest water: January, around 58°F
  • Warmest air: July, highs near 91°F

Closest airports

With airline service

  • VPSEglin AFB/Destin-Fort Walton Beach 7 miles away
  • PNSPensacola International 34 miles away

Local public airports

  • DTSDestin Executive 9 miles away
  • 1J9Fort Walton Beach 12 miles away
  • CEWBob Sikes 25 miles away

Straight-line miles from the centre of Fort Walton Beach.

See the month-by-month averages
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Sunset5:08 PM5:35 PM6:55 PM7:14 PM7:34 PM7:50 PM7:50 PM7:28 PM6:52 PM6:15 PM4:50 PM4:47 PM
Water58°60°68°73°79°85°87°87°84°76°69°62°
Air (high)63°66°71°76°84°89°91°91°88°81°72°66°
Rainy days655446785447

Water temperature: NOAA Pensacola station (36 miles away), 2021-2025 averages. Air temperature and rainy days: NOAA 1991-2020 normals, DESTIN FT WALTON AP. A rainy day has 0.1 inch of rain or more. Tides: NOAA predictions for Okaloosa Island. Sunrise and sunset: Calculated for Fort Walton Beach, 15th of each month. Airports: FAA airport registry for public-use airports and their locations, FAA CY2024 passenger boardings for which have airline service, town centre from the Census 2024 gazetteer, Fort Walton Beach city.

Questions about fishing charters in Fort Walton Beach

How many fishing charters are in Fort Walton Beach?

This page lists 6 fishing charters in Fort Walton Beach, Florida, each with a phone number and website checked on the charter's own site.

When is the water warmest near Fort Walton Beach?

June through September, when the nearest NOAA station averages 84–87°F. It's coolest in January, around 58°F.

How many deep sea fishing charters are in Fort Walton Beach?

6 of the 6 charters listed in Fort Walton Beach say on their websites that they run offshore (deep sea) trips. 5 run inshore and bay trips.

What deep sea fish can I keep in Fort Walton Beach in September?

Under Florida's rules you can keep red snapper, grouper, amberjack, king mackerel, mahi-mahi, tuna, wahoo and cobia. Sailfish and marlin can legally be kept, but only within strict rules: Sailfish must measure 63 inches, lower jaw to fork, and in federal waters the boat needs a federal HMS permit. Blue marlin must measure 99 inches and white marlin 66 inches, lower jaw to fork, and the boat needs a federal HMS permit. Seasons change, so check each fish page or ask the captain before you keep one.

Where do state waters end off Fort Walton Beach?

Florida state waters in the Gulf run from shore to 9 miles out; beyond that is federal water. Federal seasons and limits apply beyond it, and for some fish they also apply to federally permitted charter boats inside state waters.

How do I book a charter in Fort Walton Beach?

Call the captain or use their website. CharterFishingBoat doesn't take bookings or payments, and there's no fee to use the directory.

What should I ask the captain?

Ask what the trip includes, how long it lasts, how many people can come, what you're likely to catch that time of year, and the cancellation policy if the weather turns.

What airports are closest to Fort Walton Beach?

The closest airports with airline service are Eglin AFB/Destin-Fort Walton Beach (VPS), 7 miles away and Pensacola International (PNS), 34 miles away. Local public airports nearby: Destin Executive (DTS), 9 miles away, Fort Walton Beach (1J9), 12 miles away and Bob Sikes (CEW), 25 miles away. Distances are straight-line miles from the centre of town.

Are there family-friendly fishing charters in Fort Walton Beach?

5 charters in Fort Walton Beach mention kids or families on their websites. Ask the captain about children's life jackets, trip length and whether there's a restroom on board.

What you can keep out of Fort Walton Beach in September

Harvest rules for the fish these charters name, under the seasons FWC and NOAA Fisheries list for 2026. Being open is not the same as being in season to catch.

You can keep one

Catch and release only

Seasons change, sometimes mid-season. Each fish links to its own page with the dates, sizes and limits, and the agency they came from. Confirm with your captain before keeping anything.

What these charters fish for

Counted from what each charter lists on its own website. Open each for the season and limits.

Red Snapper6King Mackerel6Spanish Mackerel6Redfish6Amberjack5Flounder5Tarpon5Gray Triggerfish5Mahi-Mahi4Cobia4

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