SaltyNative Charters
       Offshore,  Light Tackle Inshore (bay, creeks, and flats), Nearshore Fishing, kayaking, bowfishing, alligator hunting,
 and more fun outdoor adventures in the Central Panhandle of FL!


Welcome to SaltyNative Fishing Charters! We are excited to guide you through your next adventure on the Gulf of Mexico near 

Panacea FL!
Come join us on the water and have a day to relax, explore and catch some fish!

We are located...
 in a quiet peaceful part of Florida known as The Forgotten Coast, Panacea FL.
(HENCE…. that is why the fishing is SO good, but shhhh…don’t tell anyone!...Except maybe all your family, friends, co-workers, neighbors, etc...Don’t forget to check out our DISCOUNTS for any referrals!!!) We primarily charter out of Alligator Point (Panacea FL), however we will fish and guide anywhere from historic St. Marks to the Quant fishing town of Apalachicola. We will fish beyond those areas with special request. In detail, we fish; Panacea, Dickerson Bay, Shell Point, St.Marks, Wakulla River, Wakulla Beach, Ochlockonee Bay, Port Leon, Lanark, Carrebelle, Dog Island, St. George Island, St.Vincent Island, mainly Alligator Point Bay, and more.  



                                                                          







    We Specialize in Offshore, Light Tackle 
Inshore and Nearshore Fishing Guides


What We Catch?!/..

In the Gulf of Mexico we primarily catch; Red Grouper, Gag grouper, Many types of Snapper, Trigger fish, Rock bass,  Redfish, Speckled Trout, Sheepshead, Pompano, Tarpon, Cobia, 

Spanish Mackerel, Blue fish, King Fish, Grunts, Grouper, Sharks, and more.

Inshore ; During Spring the probability of catching flounder, jack Crevalle, Cobia, Spanish mackerel, bluefish, pompano, ladyfish, trout and redfish increase big time.

During summer the tarpon come in pretty thick and big, so get ready to strap that rod on and start the fight of a lifetime!!!

Winter time in Panacea FL is brutal and cold but don’t let this keep you in when you can be catching some of the biggest fish of your LIFE! It gets better! The reds and trout clump up thick and are ready for us in calm and close areas such as the rivers, creeks, and deep holes in the bays. The water is super clear and great for bow fishing during the day! Big Gag grouper come close ready for your bait!






Attention Adrenaline junkies!

 

Bow Fishing!

Whether you’re a pro, recreational or green horn bow fisher, let’s sling some arrows in Panacea FL! The whole trip consists of being on your toes waiting to see your fish. Put your speed and shot to the test and see who can fill the cooler up the quickest. Don’t have a bow? No problem, we will even give you a free crash course to show you how to use one. Our bows pull back weight are adjustable and are equipped with the AMS quick retrieve* set ups. If you or your kids want some immediate action and like the thought of using a bow and arrow to harvest fish, then bow fishing is for you.

Scalloping!

Scalloping is nothing short of pure fun! I get a burst of adrenaline every time I find one, you can find them just sitting on the bottom. It is very simple and easy, just pick the scallop up, and quickly put it in your bag because they do swim! It is a blast for the whole family, simply strap on your fins, mask and snorkel then start your hunt. Though they are smaller than the scallops you’re used to at a restaurant, they are much better tasting!!! The most difficult part of scalloping is the shucking process, but don’t worry we can either help you out, or shuck’em for you!

Alligator Hunting!

Want even more adrenaline you junkie and night owl? Come join us in Panacea on a hunt of a lifetime. There is nothing more exciting than being behind a rod with an 850 pound gator on the other end! Our primary technique for catching alligator is using a sturdy rod, heavy duty reel, tough line and a big weighted snatch hook. Once he is on and you reel him in, we will have a power head* ready with his name on it. (Or if needed a harpoon first.) This is an indescribable adventure to say the least! When your spotlight hits those red glowing eyes of the gator you are after, your heart begins to beat fast and hard. Then, when you get close enough and throw that hook over him, your heart is beating its way out of your chest. As soon as you feel the might and tension on your line, your heart is out of your chest and your whole body is running solely on your overflow of excitement and adrenaline. But just wait, the best part is yet to come. When that gator is on the side of the boat thrashing back in forth, you are hooked for life…. It is unexplainable! Once that gator is in the boat with you, and you finally have time to breathe and try to figure out what planet you are on from fun overload, you realize…you have just demolished the boundaries of a boring numb life. Most people never get to experience such life and excitement due to fear and whatever else. But you my friend have stepped into a different world, a world of freedom from fear, boundaries, and doubt. You have conquered your own beast.

 

  *AMS quick retrieve is a reel set up on your bow that enables your line (that is attached to your arrow) to drag free follow your arrow, and then helps you pull in your fish with ease. 

*Power head is also known as a bang stick, or shark stick is a specialized firearm used underwater that is fired when in direct contact with the target.



Not into Fishing? Read about all of other types of guides near Panacea FL! 



The Forgotten coast is rich of beauty, history, fun and nature! Pick your favorite areas to explore, or ask for our suggestions and we will do our best to make your trip exactly what you want.

The Sunset Cruise is a good way to soak in Alligator Point and the surrounding area's gorgeous sights. Make it romantic and add a quiet peaceful walk on a remote island near Panacea FL.

 What to add some exhilarating nature pictures to your portfolio, or show that family back at home the beauty of your secret vacation honey hole? Let us guide you to our favorite spots with the most beauty we could find! The pictures you take will blow your lens off! See and shoot the nooks and crannies of the magnificent FL Panhandle that most people will never get to see. 

Have something else in mind for your adventure on the Forgotten Coast? Let us know, and we will make your experience the way YOU want it! So get creative, and give us a call! Or email.  



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