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Professionally Guided Fishing Charters in Destin, Florida
Conveniently located on Okaloosa Island, just a short 5-mile drive from the heart of Destin, FL. We’re your gateway to unforgettable fishing adventures!
At Scallywag Charters, we specialize in both inshore and offshore family-friendly fishing charters. Our mission is to create memories that you and your crew will treasure for a lifetime. Come aboard and experience the thrill of the catch with us!
We look forward to helping you plan an unforgettable fishing adventure!
Family-Friendly Kids Fishing Charters
There’s nothing better than watching a child become interested in fishing. We specialize in shorter 2- and 3-hour “Kids Fishing Trips” designed specifically with younger anglers and first timers in mind.
These shorter trips give children the opportunity to experience the excitement of fishing without an all-day commitment. It’s all about making fishing fun and accessible for the whole family!
Get Ready For Your Next Adventure!
Scallywag Charters is a locally owned and family-operated charter fishing company. We highly recommend booking directly with us by phone or email to ensure you receive the best rates possible.
By choosing us, you’ll be supporting a local business dedicated to making your fishing experience truly unforgettable!
Your Captain
Meet Captain Nick: Your Expert Guide to Unforgettable Fishing Adventures! Captain Nick, a true native of Niceville, FL, has been casting lines and reeling in big catches from the Bayous of Choctawhatchee Bay and Santa Rosa Sound since the early 1990s. With over 25 years of professional saltwater fishing experience, Captain Nick is a seasoned veteran who knows the local waters like the back of his hand.
22' Cape Horn Inshore Vessel
This 22-foot vessel is powered by a 2022 Mercury 225 Outboard. Outfitted with the tallest inshore tower around with full controls this vessel is the perfect combination of comfort, maneuverability and fishability. Known for incredibly dry rides and stability you'll be at home in no time fishing from its large bow and stern fishing platforms or even sight casting from the tower.
24' Cape Horn Offshore Vessel
The 24-foot 2014 Cape Horn Offshore is powered by reliable twin 2020 Yamaha 200's. These vessels are well known for their dry rides, durability and comfortability. These vessels can handle anything the Gulf of Mexico throws its way and continue fishing!
Client Testimonials
Greatest Fathers Day Ever!!! My son and I went out with Nick this morning and had a blast. 5:00 AM wake up call comes pretty early for me so at 6:00AM I was still struggling!! After 5 minutes with Nick if you're still asleep he'll get ya going with his high energy and the excitement and passion he has for the sport!! Not only is he fun to hang out with he knows his stuff and is very helpful and has you feeling like a pro in no time!! Thanks again Nick... see ya next summer!! Deuces!!
Rob Melton
What an amazing experience! Captain Nick was fantastic with our kids and handled all the hard work. He taught us some interesting facts and had a beautiful boat. My husband and I got to watch our kids enjoy a unique experience catching Trigger fish and chasing dolphins. The two hour, Kid friendly tour was perfect for our 3 Kids (3,6 and 10). We couldn't be more pleased with out first ocean fishing adventure!
Alli Davis
Great experience fishing with Nick. He's fun, knows all the spots the fish hang out and is a great teacher. The whole experience from booking to cleaning the fish we caught was easy (except for reeling in the reds, that was tough but we did it!) We didn't go to catch the small ones so be prepared to catch big fish and a lot of them!
Brenda Knapek
15 year wedding anniversary and one of our top experiences ever! Booking was super easy. Nicks wife was great to talk with, answered all our questions and got us set up! Nick was a fantastic captain and definitely knew what he was doing. He knew all the perfect spots to go because we caught quite a bit of fish as well as had a crazy adventure hooking a Tarpon that gave us quite the pull and Im pretty sure as we released him, that Tarpon laughed at my husband and I's exhaustion. What an experience! next year we will definitely be back and bringing our 4 kiddos as well! We hands down recommend this charter! Not only a fun experience but great people to deal with!! Thanks Scallywag Charters!
Rachel Justen