Why Choose Showintail for Milton Fishing Charters?
- Veteran-owned, family-friendly fishing charter business
- Launch locations available 10–20 minutes from Milton
- Calm water trips perfect for kids and beginners
- Flexible trips from 2-hour to full half-day adventures
- Expert captains, clean boats, and top-quality gear
Whether you’re stationed nearby, planning a day trip with family, or introducing your kids to fishing, Showintail’s Milton-area trips offer a quiet, local alternative to the busier beachside towns.
Inshore Fishing Near Milton, FL
Milton offers access to some of the most serene inshore waters in the Florida Panhandle. Blackwater Bay, East Bay, and the surrounding rivers and marshes are full of fish and ideal for beginners and pros alike.
- Trip Options: 2, 3, or 4-hour inshore trips
- Fish You Might Catch: Redfish, speckled trout, black drum, flounder, sheepshead
- Launch Areas: East River, Navarre Beach Causeway, or Santa Rosa Sound and Milton Florida.
Our inshore trips combine calm waters with great opportunities to catch quality fish without the rough seas of the Gulf.
Explore Inshore Charter Options
Kids Fishing Trips in Milton
Looking for a fun outdoor activity for your kids? Our short fishing trips are perfect for families with young children. These laid-back, safe trips are all about smiles, laughter, and memorable first catches.
- Trip Length: 2 to 3 hours
- Fish: Croakers, pinfish, redfish, and more
- Perks: Child-size gear, life jackets, shade, and bottled water
Capt. Hara is our go-to for family trips and knows how to make fishing fun and easy for even the youngest anglers.
Sunset Cruises, Swimming & Dolphin Watching
Sometimes you just want to relax on the water. Showintail offers 2–4 hour scenic cruises that showcase the quiet beauty of Milton’s surrounding waterways.
- Perfect for: Military families, couples, and small groups
- Includes: Comfortable seating, music, shade, and water
- Popular Stops: Santa Rosa Sound, Gulf Islands National Seashore, secluded swimming areas
These are great alternatives to commercial boat tours — more personal, peaceful, and private.
Meet Your Captains
- Capt. Bryant – Inshore and family fishing expert, business owner
- Capt. Chris – Known for consistent redfish and trout catches
- Capt. Hara – Family trip and pontoon cruise specialist
- Capt. Jordan – Specializes in fly fishing and sightfishing trips
Each captain is Coast Guard licensed and passionate about helping guests create great fishing memories in Milton and beyond.
What’s Biting Near Milton?
Season Inshore Species Best Bait/Approach Spring Speckled trout, redfish, flounder Shrimp under popping cork Summer Redfish, trout, black drum Live bait near grasslines Fall Sheepshead, redfish, trout Bridge pilings and oyster beds Winter Redfish, black drum, sheepshead Slow jigs near structure We adjust each trip to target what’s biting, using gear suited for your group’s experience level.
Milton Fishing Report – July 12, 2025
Fishing remains steady in the Blackwater Bay system. Early mornings have produced speckled trout on topwaters and soft plastics. Redfish are cruising shoreline grass at mid-tide. Deeper docks are holding black drum.
👉 Water clarity: Slightly stained near the creeks
👉 Best time: 6:00 AM to 9:30 AM
👉 Hot bait: Live shrimp on jig heads
Milton Fishing Charter Rates
All pricing includes bait, tackle, gear, licenses, cooler space, and bottled water.
- 2-Hour Kids Trip: Start at $300
- 3-Hour Family Trip: Start at $450
- 4-Hour Inshore Trip: Start at $550
Where We Launch Near Milton
We launch from many different boat ramps throughout the area. We base launch location off of Weather, Tides and best available fishing options. Your captain will contact you day before you trip to schedule launch location.
📞 Call or Text: 850-582-3474
✉️ Email:
showintailcharters@gmail.com
Other Locations Near Milton, FL
- Navarre Beach Fishing Charters
- Mary Esther Fishing Charters
- Fort Walton Beach Fishing Charters
- Gulf Breeze Fishing Charters
- Hurlburt Field Fishing Charters
Book Your Milton Fishing Trip with Showintail
From catching redfish in the grasslines to watching the sunset over the bay, a fishing trip near Milton with Showintail is one your family or crew will always remember.
Let’s go make memories on the water!