Whether you’re new to fishing or an experienced angler, the stretch of 30A offers some of the best fishing opportunities in the United States. Finding the right expedition company doesn’t have to be a challenge.
We’ve highlighted five of the best to make your vacation easier.
1. Florida Boy Adventures
Florida Boy Adventures was voted one of the best outdoor adventures in the area, and they’re conscientious about being accessible to everyone. Their tours are designed to be fun for fishers of every accessibility level, and they offer two packages.
Their fly and sight fishing sets you up in shallower water for a relaxing excursion, while their bay fishing brings you out to deeper waters. Life vests, a cooler, bait, tackle, and a fishing license are all included.
Both packages cost a flat $300 per person.
2. Fishy Booty Charters
They may have a funny name, but Fishy Booty Charters takes fishing seriously. With charters departing twice a day from Grayton Beach, you’ll have plenty of opportunities to score a big catch, and they offer the guidance you need to catch grouper, red snapper, mackerel, and even sharks.
Morning excursions last four hours and cost $600, while afternoon trips last three hours and cost $500. Customers are charged by the boat rather than by the person, and they accept up to four adults per excursion.
Tackle, rods, reels, and bait are included, and a cooler is equipped on every boat, but they suggest bringing your cooler if you intend to bring your fish home with you.
3. Shallow Water Expeditions
The big strength of Shallow Water Expeditions is the level of focus and experience that their guides offer. Whether you’re an experienced fly fisher hoping to bag a big tarpon or a novice searching out a crash course in fishing, they can fill your needs.
They’re ideally positioned for fishing expeditions around 30A, Panama City Beach, or Destin, and they can help you find the right fishing spots anywhere along the North Florida Gulf Coast. Their expeditions are diverse, covering everything from Gulf wreck fishing to bay and flatboats.
Pricing ranges from $450 for four hours on a flats boat to $1050 for eight hours of reef fishing.
4. Santa Rosa Charters
Santa Rosa Charters offers a more focus experience than some of their local competitors, specializing in back bay fishing. They’re accommodating to kid-friendly excursions, but they can also meet the needs of experienced anglers.
Their special two-hour kids fishing trip costs $375, and they offer six hours of shark fishing for up to four clients for $750.
5. Eagleray Charters
The fish available at Eagleray Charters vary by the season, but this Destin-based charter service offers everything from spotted sea trout and redfish throughout the year to more seasonal fish like flounder, pompano, and Spanish mackerel.
Their guides have over 15 years of experience working in this region, and they can steer you to the most productive areas regardless of the time of year. They also offer scallop hunting from the beginning of July through the end of September.
Pricing can vary depending on the season, so be sure to call ahead.
