Winter Inshore Fishing in Florida -
Save $100 on Inshore Charters
Fewer boats, calmer water, and $100 off every 4, 6, and 8-hour private charter out of Navarre Beach.
The water cools, the crowds thin out, and many visitors put the rods away for the season. They may be missing some of the year’s best inshore fishing. Winter inshore fishing in Florida trips out of Navarre Beach can offer excellent fishing compared with the busy summer season, because redfish, speckled trout, and sheepshead often concentrate around a smaller number of productive areas as water temperatures fall. To make booking easier, Showintail Inshore Charters is taking $100 off its 4-hour, 6-hour, and 8-hour inshore charters.
$100 Off Our 4, 6, and 8-Hour Inshore Charters
The winter discount applies to the three trip lengths below. Each card shows the standard rate and the winter offer price side by side, and every one of these trips is private for your group.
4-Hour Half-Day Winter Charter
Regular price: $550
$450Winter Offer
- $450 for the first person
- $50 per additional person
- Up to 4 people
6-Hour Winter Charter
Regular price: $750
$650Winter Offer
- $650 for the first person
- $50 per additional person
- Up to 4 people
8-Hour Full-Day Winter Charter
Regular price: $950
$850Winter Offer
- $850 for the first person
- $50 per additional person
- Up to 4 people
Every trip includes Penn rods and reels, live bait, the required Florida fishing license coverage, bottled water, and the other essentials listed below. Additional guest pricing is shown upfront, so you know the cost before booking.
Why Inshore Fishing in the Winter Is Worth Booking
Summer means heat, boat traffic, and fish that have seen every lure in the box. Winter creates a very different inshore fishing experience. Fewer boats work the water, so the fish are less pressured. Cooler weather also means you’re not battling intense summer heat all morning, which matters a lot when you have kids on board.
The bigger advantage is predictability. As water temperatures fall, many inshore species change their patterns and concentrate around deeper channels, structure, oyster bars, protected water, and other productive winter habitat. Find the right channel edge or oyster bar and the bite tends to hold. Showintail has been running local fishing trips since 2015 and currently holds a 4.8-star Google rating. More than a decade of fishing this coast teaches a captain which areas tend to keep producing after a cold front moves through.
What You Can Catch Once the Water Cools
Winter changes the target list. These are the species your captain will be planning around through the winter months.
Redfish
Cold water can push redfish away from exposed shallow flats and toward areas such as channel drops, oyster bars, and creek mouths, narrowing the search to a smaller number of productive spots. That is good news for a half-day trip. On bright afternoons, they may move into dark-bottom areas that warm more quickly in the sun, and those spots can produce some of the day’s best fish.
Speckled Trout
Trout are usually the most dependable fish on the boat once the water cools, because they settle into the same areas and stay there. Fishing live shrimp beneath a float is simple enough for most beginners to learn quickly, which makes trout a good species for a group with mixed experience.
Sheepshead
Sheepshead are one of winter’s standout inshore targets. Sheepshead crowd onto hard cover such as bridge pilings once the temperature falls, and because they stay put, a group can work one spot for a long stretch instead of running the boat from place to place. They feed on crustaceans, which is why fiddler crabs earn their place in the bait bucket. Their bite can be surprisingly subtle, which is where hands-on guidance can make a real difference.
Black Drum
Black drum are close relatives of redfish and can put up a powerful fight. They often gather where oyster shell bottom meets deeper water, giving newer anglers a memorable fight without requiring a long run to reach them.
Flounder
Flounder remain a possible winter target along sandy edges and channel drops during the cooler months. When regulations allow, they can also be a great option for anglers hoping to bring fish home for the table.
When conditions remain safe after a cold front, Showintail can adjust the trip toward deeper, protected water rather than relying on the same spots used in warmer weather.
Not sure which trip fits your group? Tell us your dates, and we will recommend a length and a target species for the conditions.
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Where We Fish When the Temperature Drops
Our main meeting point is 1451 Navarre Beach Causeway, and our trips fish the protected waters of Santa Rosa Sound. Shallow flats, grass edges, and deeper channels sit close enough together that more of your trip can be spent fishing rather than traveling between spots.
That matters more in winter than at any other time of year, because wind can make a major difference on a cold-weather trip. The Sound holds sheltered water on days when the open bays are not worth the ride. From Navarre Beach in Santa Rosa County, Showintail focuses on protected inshore water that can be especially valuable during changeable winter conditions. That style of fishing suits families and anglers who would rather keep fishing than sit through a rough run.
What Comes With Your Winter Charter
On all three of the trips above, the discounted rate covers the trip itself. You bring a jacket and snacks, and we handle the rest. All fishing gear is included:
Every charter is private, so only your group and the captain are on board. If you have never fished inshore before, that is not a problem. Say so when you book and the captain will set the pace accordingly.
Winter Offer Details
What is discounted
$100 off the standard rate on our 4-hour, 6-hour, and 8-hour inshore charters.
What is not included in the offer
Other trips, including the 2-hour kids charter, the 3-hour family trip, fly fishing, shark fishing, and cruises, are not part of this offer.
Where it applies
Applies to trips departing Navarre Beach.
Group size and additional guests
Each charter accommodates up to 4 guests total. The listed winter price covers the first guest, with $50 added for each additional guest.
Private trips only
The boat is yours for the length of the charter.
Winter Inshore Fishing Questions
Is winter a good time to book an inshore charter in Florida?
It is one of the better times. Cooler water changes fish behavior and can concentrate certain species around more predictable winter habitat, so a captain familiar with those seasonal patterns can get you on productive water faster than in the middle of summer. There is also far less boat traffic, which means less pressure on the fish and more room to work a spot properly.
What is the best time of day for inshore fishing in the winter?
It depends on the tide and the weather on your date rather than on the clock, which is why we set departure times trip by trip. On colder days, a few hours of sunlight can warm shallow areas and improve the bite, so a mid-morning start can sometimes be more productive than first light.
What should we bring on a winter charter?
Bring layers you can remove as the day warms up, something windproof for the ride out, and closed-toe shoes. Polarized sunglasses make a real difference when the winter light is low and flat. Bring your own snacks, plus anything you want to drink beyond the bottled water we keep on ice, and we cover the rest.
Is a winter trip suitable for children?
Yes, and in some ways a cold-weather trip is easier on younger kids than a summer one, because there is no midday heat to manage. The captain rigs the rods, handles the bait, and walks children through casting, so no one in the group needs experience.
Which trip length works best in the cold months?
The 4-hour half-day gives most families enough time to settle into the fishing, work several areas, and adjust as conditions change. Choose the 6- or 8-hour trip if you want more flexibility to relocate as the wind, light, and fishing conditions change. That extra flexibility is one of the biggest advantages of a longer winter charter.
Claim Your $100 Off Winter Charter
Every trip is private, so you are never sharing the boat with another group. Tell us your dates and who is coming along, and we will plan the trip around the day’s conditions.
Not ready to lock in a date? Send us the dates you’re considering and your group size, and we’ll recommend the trip length and fishing plan that make the most sense for the expected conditions.
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