Charters in Niceville
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4 charters in Niceville
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Reel Runners Charters
Niceville, FL
Fishes for: RedfishSpeckled troutFlounder
Boat 22 ftUp to 4 peopleContact checked Sep 2026 on destinbayfish.com · Details
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Just Add Water Charters
Niceville, FL
Fishes for: GrouperAmberjackTriggerfishMahi-mahiKing mackerel+3 more
Contact checked Sep 2026 on justaddwaterfishingcharters.com · Details
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Flat Attack Charters
Niceville, FL
Fishes for: TarponRedfishSpeckled troutFlounderSheepshead+3 more
Up to 4 peopleContact checked Sep 2026 on flatattackcharters.com · Details
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Destin Florida Fishing Charters
Niceville, FL
Fishes for: CobiaTarponRedfishSpeckled troutBarracuda+24 more
Contact checked Sep 2026 on destinfloridafishingcharter.com · Details
Fishing trips in Niceville by type
Counted from what each charter lists on its own website.
Inshore and bay fishing in Niceville
4 charters list inshore trips, in the bays, back-waters and shallows closer to shore. Among them: Reel Runners Charters, Just Add Water Charters, Flat Attack Charters, Destin Florida Fishing Charters.
Family fishing charters in Niceville
4 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 Niceville
Check tides for your dates, see what each month is usually like, and see the closest airports.
Tides on your fishing day
NOAA tide predictions for Rocky Bayou, Choctawhatchee Bay.
Typical conditions by month
- Warmest water: June to September
- Fewest rainy days: May and October
- Coolest water: January, around 60°F
- Warmest air: July, highs near 90°F
Closest airports
With airline service
- VPSEglin AFB/Destin-Fort Walton Beach 4 miles away
- ECPNorthwest Florida Beaches International 42 miles away
Local public airports
- DTSDestin Executive 9 miles away
- CEWBob Sikes 17 miles away
- 1J9Fort Walton Beach 23 miles away
Straight-line miles from the centre of Niceville.
See the month-by-month averages
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sunset | 5:07 PM | 5:34 PM | 6:54 PM | 7:13 PM | 7:33 PM | 7:50 PM | 7:50 PM | 7:28 PM | 6:51 PM | 6:15 PM | 4:49 PM | 4:47 PM |
| Water | 60° | 62° | 67° | 71° | 78° | 83° | 85° | 87° | 84° | 78° | 71° | 64° |
| Air (high) | 61° | 65° | 70° | 76° | 84° | 88° | 90° | 90° | 87° | 80° | 71° | 64° |
| Rainy days | 7 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 10 | 12 | 12 | 7 | 5 | 5 | 7 |
Water temperature: NOAA Panama City Beach station (39 miles away), 2021-2025 averages. Air temperature and rainy days: NOAA 1991-2020 normals, NICEVILLE. A rainy day has 0.1 inch of rain or more. Tides: NOAA predictions for Rocky Bayou, Choctawhatchee Bay. Sunrise and sunset: Calculated for Niceville, 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, Niceville city.
Questions about fishing charters in Niceville
How many fishing charters are in Niceville?
This page lists 4 fishing charters in Niceville, Florida, each with a phone number and website checked on the charter's own site.
When is the water warmest near Niceville?
June through September, when the nearest NOAA station averages 83–87°F. It's coolest in January, around 60°F.
How many deep sea fishing charters are in Niceville?
2 of the 4 charters listed in Niceville say on their websites that they run offshore (deep sea) trips. 4 run inshore and bay trips.
How do I book a charter in Niceville?
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 Niceville?
The closest airports with airline service are Eglin AFB/Destin-Fort Walton Beach (VPS), 4 miles away and Northwest Florida Beaches International (ECP), 42 miles away. Local public airports nearby: Destin Executive (DTS), 9 miles away, Bob Sikes (CEW), 17 miles away and Fort Walton Beach (1J9), 23 miles away. Distances are straight-line miles from the centre of town.
Are there family-friendly fishing charters in Niceville?
4 charters in Niceville 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 Niceville 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
Amberjack
Barracuda
Black Drum
Cobia
Flounder
Gag Grouper
Grouper
Jack Crevalle
King Mackerel
Mahi-Mahi
Mangrove Snapper
MarlinLegal with size and permit rules
Permit
Red Grouper
Red Snapper
Redfish
SailfishLegal with size and permit rules
Sheepshead
Snook
Spanish Mackerel
Speckled Trout
Tuna
Wahoo
Bonefish
TarponSeasons 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.
Gray Triggerfish
Blackfin TunaCharters near Niceville
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