8 Hour Full Day Inshore Fishing Charter

For the dedicated angler who does not want to leave until the job is done, an 8 hour fishing charter is the longest inshore trip run at Showintail Inshore Charters of Navarre. It exists for anglers who want more than a quick outing. A full day on the water means more time to work multiple spots, chase more than one species, and let a good bite actually develop instead of packing up right as the fish turn on.

Starting at $950 for the first person, with $50 for each additional guest up to four, this trip is built for people who take their fishing seriously. You know, the kind who are still watching the water when everyone else has already headed in. If you are looking at local fishing charters that actually use every hour of daylight to put you on fish, this is the one worth booking.

Every full day charter is private. Your group is the only one aboard, and the boat, the pace, and our attention belong entirely to you from launch to dock. We provide Penn rods and reels, live bait, a Florida fishing license for each guest, bottled water on ice, and fish cleaning and bagging at the dock once the trip wraps up. You show up ready to fish. We handle the tackle, the bait, and the paperwork.

What you bring is simple: sunscreen, a hat, sunglasses, a light long sleeve shirt, snacks, extra drinks, any personal medications, and closed toe shoes for the boat. No gear to rent, no license to track down, and no surprise fees waiting at the dock when the trip ends.

The 8 hour charter tends to suit two kinds of anglers. The first is the experienced fisherman who wants to cover water systematically, working a flat at first light, moving to structure through the middle of the day, and finishing near a pass or channel as the tide turns. The second is the family or small group planning one big outing during their trip and wanting the day to feel like an event rather than a quick stop.

If you are traveling with young kids who may lose interest after a couple of hours, our 2-hour kids fishing trip or 3-hour family fishing trip will likely serve your group better. The full day option is built for anglers ready to commit to a longer stretch on the water, including beginners who want extended instruction time with an experienced captain rather than a rushed introduction.

A lot of guests book this trip during a specific seasonal window. Fall brings some of the strongest inshore fishing on the Panhandle, with flounder stacking in the passes and redfish schooling in numbers you will not see any other time of year. Anglers who plan a trip around that window often want the extra hours to take advantage of it fully rather than watching the clock on a half day charter.

Other guests choose the 8 hour trip because they are targeting more than one species in a single outing. Chasing redfish on the flats in the morning and moving to structure for sheepshead or black drum in the afternoon takes time that a shorter trip simply does not allow. And some guests are visiting the Panhandle once this year and want a full day of fishing to make the most of a limited trip window, whatever the weather and bite decide to give them.

Shorter trips are efficient, but they force compromises. A 4 hour half day charter covers the primary fishery well, but there is rarely time to chase a slow bite into a better window or to relocate if conditions change. An 8 hour trip gives us room to adjust. If the tide is wrong at Santa Rosa Sound in the morning, we have the time to move to Pensacola Bay or another system without cutting the day short.

It also solves the problem of fishing with a guide who only knows one ramp. Because we launch from four cities across the Panhandle, including Navarre Beach, Pensacola, Gulf Breeze, and Fort Walton Beach, a full day gives us the flexibility to fish wherever conditions are best that day rather than settling for wherever the boat happens to be tied up.

Booking starts online through FareHarbor or by calling or texting Captain Bryant directly at (850) 582-3474. Once your date is set, we confirm launch location based on where you are staying and what the tides and weather look like that week. On the day of the trip, you meet us at the dock, gear up, and head out. 

Depending on conditions, we may start with sight-fishing on the flats for redfish, move into structure fishing around oyster bars or bridge pilings for sheepshead and black drum, and work in some bottom fishing later in the day. Light tackle and live bait handle most of the work, though our fly fishing charter is available separately for anglers who want to target redfish with a poling skiff and fly gear specifically.

At the end of the day, we clean and bag your catch dockside, so you leave with fish ready for the cooler, not a mess to deal with at home.

Three things come up most often when guests explain why they picked us over another local option. First, every trip is private, so there is no splitting attention with strangers on a shared boat. Second, we cover five water systems across four launch cities, which most single ramp guides in the area cannot match. Third, the price you see is the real price. Rods, bait, licenses, and fish cleaning are already built in, so there is nothing extra waiting for you at the dock.

We approach our 8-hour trips with the mindset of a tournament team. You’ll be fishing with top-tier gear and a captain who is committed to out-working the fleet.

Not every group needs the full day. Our 4 hour half day inshore charter covers the primary fishery in less time, and the 6 hour extended charter sits between the two for anglers who want more time without committing to a full day. Families with younger kids often do better on our 2 hour kids fishing trip, while experienced fly anglers chasing redfish on the flats should look at our fly fishing charter. 

Anyone hoping to hook a bull shark instead of inshore species will want our shark fishing charter instead. You can browse all of our trip lengths and full pricing on our inshore fishing charters page, or check current season conditions on our fishing reports blog before you book. 

If you are looking specifically for the full day trip near Navarre Beach, our 8 hour full day charter in Navarre Beach page covers what to expect on the water there in more detail.

Ready to book your full day on the water? Reserve online through FareHarbor or call or text Captain Bryant at (850) 582-3474. All trips depart from 1451 Navarre Beach Causeway, Navarre, FL 32566.