Perdido Key Fishing Charter, Florida
5-Hour Inshore / Nearshore Trip
$600
Five hours inshore and nearshore for 1 to 3 anglers. Fly, spinning and conventional gear included.
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Saltwater fly fishing and spin fishing charters in Perdido Key, Florida
An independent, locally owned charter. One guide, one boat, 1 to 3 anglers, and a day built around how you want to fish.
- Fly and spin gear included
- 25 years on the water
- All skill levels and ages
Your Personalized Fishing Experience
Perdido Key Fishing Charters, Built Around You
Terrapin Charters runs expert-guided inshore and nearshore fishing trips in the waters of Perdido Key, Florida.
As a locally owned and independently operated charter, we take pride in a personal, high-quality experience for anglers of all ages and skill levels. Top-tier gear, expert guidance and a passion for the sport make your day on the water exciting and stress-free.
We are one of the few charters on this stretch of the Gulf Coast that specialize in saltwater fly fishing, and conventional tackle is always on board too.
25 yrsfishing experience
1-3anglers per charter
14"draft for skinny water
Trips
Charters, Beach Trips, Lessons and Rides
Every trip comes with quality fly and conventional gear and a local guide. Prices are per trip, not per person.
DIY Beach Fishing Trip
$300
Your guide walks the beach and wades the grass flats with you: reading the water, picking the setup, coaching the cast. No boat needed.
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Fly Casting Lessons Package (2 x 1 hour)
$120
Two separate one-hour lessons. Most beginners start here before fly fishing from the boat.
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Leisure Boat Ride
$125/hour
No rods required. Cruise the shoreline, watch the dolphins, catch the sunset or boat up to a waterfront bar for a bite.
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Your Guide and the Ride
Fish With Tanner Bardin
With 25 years of fishing experience, Tanner has spent a lifetime on the water perfecting fly fishing and light tackle. He is easygoing, patient and reads the water well, with a focus on conservation, safety and looking after his guests.
You fish from a 2021 Key Largo 21-foot Center Console with a Suzuki 140 HP 4-stroke. Its 14-inch draft reaches the shallow flats and it handles the nearshore Gulf.
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What's Biting
Fish of Perdido Key and Pensacola
The inshore and nearshore waters here hold redfish, speckled trout, Spanish mackerel, pompano and jacks, with the occasional tarpon. Seasonal and roaming fish keep every trip different.
- Redfish
- Speckled trout
- Spanish mackerel
- Pompano
- Jacks
- Tarpon (occasional)
Stay on the Water, Fish From the Backyard
Luxury waterfront rental in Perdido Key, Florida. It sleeps up to 16 and sits on the canal with a private dock, so your charter leaves from the backyard instead of a marina.
- Sleeps up to 16 guests
- Waterfront dock
- Charters leave from the backyard
- Private beach access
- Minutes from the Flora-Bama and waterfront dining
Perdido Key Fishing Updates
Follow the Catches
Trip reports, fresh catches and open dates go up on Instagram @terrapincharters.
Good to Know
Common Questions
How many people can come on a fishing charter?
Inshore and nearshore charters are for 1 to 3 anglers. DIY beach trips are for 1 to 2 anglers, and a third can join for $75. Leisure boat rides take up to 4 passengers.
Do I need to bring my own fishing gear?
No. Saltwater fly rods, reels and flies are on the boat, along with top-tier spinning and conventional gear if you would rather not fly fish.
I have never fly fished. Can I still book?
Yes. Trips are set up for every skill level. If you want to fly fish from the boat, most beginners take at least two one-hour casting lessons on land at Johnson's Beach first, and many are most prepared after three.
What should I bring?
High-SPF sunscreen (reef-safe is best), polarized sunglasses, a hat and light UV clothing, a rain jacket and pants, boat-friendly shoes with grip, drinks and snacks, and a phone or camera. A cooler with ice is provided. Flats boots help if you want to wade.
Can you provide lunch?
Yes. Lunch and snacks can be added for $25 per person.
What fish can we catch around Perdido Key?
Redfish, speckled trout, Spanish mackerel, pompano and jacks are the more common species inshore and nearshore, with the occasional tarpon. Seasonal and roaming fish keep every trip different.
Can we stay and fish from the same place?
Yes. Terrapin Lodge sits on the canal with a private dock, so charters can leave from the backyard. It sleeps up to 16 and is a few minutes from the Flora-Bama.
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