The Best 4 Hours on the Santa Rosa Sound

In Navarre, 4 hours is the “sweet spot.” It’s long enough to adjust to the tides and move between the grass flats, bridge pilings, and deep-water edges of the Santa Rosa Sound and East Bay. We don’t rush the experience; we give you the time needed to dial in the bite and put fish in the boat.

What We Target (Current February/March Bite)

As we transition into the spring run, our 4-hour trips focus on high-action species that thrive in our local structure:

Sheepshead: Currently stacking up around the Navarre Beach Causeway pilings.

Redfish & Speckled Trout: Cruising the shallow grass flats and sandy potholes.

Black Drum: Found in the deeper holes and channel edges near the bridge.

A large Speckled Trout caught on a 4-hour inshore charter in the grass flats of Navarre Beach.
A trophy Redfish caught on light tackle during an inshore fishing trip in the Santa Rosa Sound near Navarre.
A large Black Drum caught during a 4-hour half-day charter near the Navarre Beach Causeway bridge pilings.

Why Choose the 4-Hour Inshore Charter

While our 3-hour trip is great for a quick introduction, the 4-hour charter is our most popular choice for a reason. That extra hour allows us to push further into the Santa Rosa Sound or East Bay, giving us time to play the tides and hit multiple ‘honey holes’ that shorter trips can’t reach. This is the ideal trip for those who want to focus on catching quality Speckled Trout, Redfish, and seasonal hard-hitters like Spanish Mackerel.

Showintail Inshore Charters boat cruising the calm waters of the Santa Rosa Sound near Navarre Beach.

Everything is Included

We take the stress out of your vacation. Your Navarre fishing guide provides everything you need for a successful day on the water:

All Licenses

You are fully covered under our professional charter license.

Premium Tackle

High-end rods, reels, and fresh live bait provided.

Catch Cleaning

We fillet and bag your catch at the dock so it’s ready for dinner.

Expert Coaching

Captain Bryant is an expert at teaching beginners and fine-tuning the skills of experienced pros.

Book Your Navarre Beach Experience

Showintail Inshore Charters is a local, owner-operated business. When you book with us, you are booking directly. Our Navarre Beach fishing charter rates are all-inclusive with no hidden fuel surcharges.

Explore More Locations & Trips:

Not staying in Navarre? We also run top-rated  Pensacola fishing charters and Gulf Breeze fishing trips. For a full look at what’s biting this month, check out our latest  Navarre Fishing Reports

Ready for a Different Adventure?
If you’re looking for something shorter near the Navarre Beach Pier, check out our 2-hour kids fishing trips in Navarre. For those who want more time to explore the back-country, our full-day Navarre fishing charters offer the ultimate Emerald Coast experience. View our full Navarre Beach Fishing Charters hub for all locations and rates.

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