Kids Fishing Trip

Fun, family-friendly 2 hour private fishing trips designed for kids, beginners, and parents looking for a relaxed day on the water along 30A.

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Simple to plan, easy for kids, and designed to keep the day relaxed.

Why It Works For Kids

  • Shorter 2-hour trip

  • Four daily start times

  • Flexible launch locations

  • Patient, kid-friendly captain

  • Rods, reels, bait & tackle included

Kids Trip Details

  • Price: $450

  • Trip length: 2 hours

  • Start times: 8AM, 10:30AM, 1PM, 3:30PM

  • Group Size: Price includes 4 people (6 max.)

  • Payment: Secure your date online with a 20% deposit. Balance paid after the trip (cash or card).

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A Family-Friendly Fishing Charter Designed for Kids

Not every fishing charter is a great fit for children. Some trips are too long, too technical, or too focused on a single target species to keep younger anglers interested. Our kids fishing trips are different.

These trips are designed to be family-friendly from the start, with a relaxed two-hour format that is ideal for younger children, first-time anglers, and families who want a fun experience without committing to a long day on the water. The shorter trip length helps keep kids engaged, comfortable, and excited from start to finish, while still giving them plenty of time to catch fish and enjoy the trip.

Captain Ryan keeps the experience approachable, patient, and enjoyable, helping kids learn the basics while giving them the chance to catch fish and have fun without pressure. For many families, that means a better overall day on the water and great memories that last long after the trip is over.

To make planning easier for parents, we also offer multiple daily start times. Kids fishing trips are available at 8:00am, 10:30am, 1:00pm, and 3:30pm, giving you more flexibility to work around naps, meals, younger children’s routines, and the rest of your family’s plans while you’re staying along 30A or in South Walton.

This trip is ideal for:

  • Younger children

  • First-time anglers

  • Families with mixed expierence levels
  • Parents looking for a fun private charter

  • Visitors wanting a simple, memorable fishing trip along 30A

Because all charters are private, your group gets a more personal experience with no strangers on board and no one-size-fits-all format. The trip can be adjusted to suit your group, your children, and the conditions on the day.

Our Kids Trips

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Whats Included

Every kids fishing trip is set up to keep the day simple, smooth, and enjoyable for your family. Your private charter includes:

  • Private charter for your group only
  • Captain Ryan’s local guidance & experience

  • Boat & fuel

  • Rods, reels, and tackle

  • Family-friendly approach for kids & beginners
  • Flexible planning based on weather & conditions

  • A relaxed, personalised experience on the water

With no shared-boat crowds, no pressure to keep up with other groups, and no rigid one-size-fits-all format, your trip is designed around your family from start to finish.

What to Bring

We handle the fishing side, so you only need to bring a few simple essentials for a comfortable day on the water:

  • Weather-appropriate clothing

  • Sunglasses

  • Sunscreen

  • Hats or caps
  • Drinks & snacks

  • A phone or camera for photos

If you’re unsure whether to bring something specific for your group or your children, Captain Ryan can help answer questions before your trip.

What to Expect

A typical kids fishing charter focuses on calm, manageable water and species that offer a good chance of action. Depending on the season, weather, tide, and launch location, your group may target fish such as redfish, speckled trout, flounder, sheepshead, or black drum.

The goal is not to overcomplicate the day. It is to create a trip where kids can stay interested, enjoy the experience, and feel involved from start to finish. Captain Ryan helps with baiting hooks, casting support when needed, and keeping the pace comfortable for younger anglers.

For parents, that means less stress and a smoother day. For kids, it means more confidence, more excitement, and a better chance of walking away saying they want to go fishing again.

Why Families Choose this Trip

What to expect, what to bring, what we fish for, everything like that goes here. 

One of the biggest reasons families book this charter is simplicity. A lot of parents want to get their children out on the water, but they do not want a trip that feels too advanced, too long, or too demanding. This page is built exactly for that audience.

A kids fishing trip offers a balance of fun, learning, and comfort. It is long enough to enjoy the experience properly, but still designed around keeping children engaged. It also gives parents a chance to enjoy the trip themselves rather than constantly worrying whether the day is too much for the kids.

Our kids trip offers:

  • A private, family-only experience

  • A patient and beginner-friendly approach
  • Local guidance from a captain who understands the area
  • A better fit for children than a more serious specialist trip
  • An easy way to enjoy fishing during a 30A or South Walton vacation

If you have been searching for a family fishing charter near 30A or the best kids fishing charter in South Walton, this is the trip created with that kind of day in mind.

Reviews & FAQs

Read what other families are saying about their kids fishing trips, and browse some of the most common questions parents ask before booking.

“Captain Ryan is hands down the best guide in the area. We have been fishing with him for three years and he always puts us on fish. We seem to have more fish at the dock than the other boats and it’s because he spends every minute of the trip trying to put you on fish – moving, changing baits, and everything he can to get fish hooked. If you want to have a great time and have the best chance of catching fish – book with Captain Ryan.”
- Kyle Carson

Our Kids Fishing Trip is best suited to younger children, first-time anglers, and families looking for a simple, relaxed private charter. If you’re unsure whether the trip is the right fit for your child, Captain Ryan can help based on age, experience, and what kind of day you want on the water.

The Kids Fishing Trip is a 2-hour private charter. That shorter length makes it a great option for younger children, helping keep the trip fun and manageable without asking kids to stay focused for too long.

Kids Fishing Trips are available at 8:00am, 10:30am, 1:00pm, and 3:30pm. Having multiple daily start times makes it easier for families to plan around naps, meals, younger children’s routines, and the rest of their time along 30A or in South Walton.

Depending on the season, weather, tide, and launch location, kids may have the chance to catch species such as redfish, speckled trout, flounder, sheepshead, and black drum. Captain Ryan chooses the best approach for the day to keep the trip enjoyable and give younger anglers a good chance of action.

Yes. Every Kids Fishing Trip is a private charter, which means the boat is reserved just for your group. That gives your family a more comfortable, flexible, and personalised experience without sharing the trip with strangers.

The trip includes the boat, fuel, rods, reels, tackle, and Captain Ryan’s local guidance. Our goal is to keep the day simple for families, so we handle the fishing side and help create a smooth, beginner-friendly experience on the water.

We recommend bringing weather-appropriate clothing, sunglasses, sunscreen, hats, drinks, snacks, and anything your children may need during the trip. A phone or camera is also a good idea if you want to capture the day. If you have questions before your charter, Captain Ryan can help you prepare.

Safety always comes first. If conditions are not suitable for a safe and enjoyable trip, Captain Ryan will work with you on the best next step, whether that means rescheduling or discussing available options. If you need to cancel or make a change, get in touch as early as possible so arrangements can be reviewed.

Still have questions?
📞  Call or text Captain Ryan on (850) 890-9626

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Simple to plan, easy for kids, and designed to keep the day relaxed.

Why It Works For Kids

  • Shorter 2-hour trip

  • Four daily start times

  • Flexible launch locations

  • Patient, kid-friendly captain

  • Rods, reels, bait & tackle included

Kids Trip Details

  • Price: $450

  • Trip length: 2 hours

  • Start times: 8AM, 10:30AM, 1PM, 3:30PM

  • Group Size: Price includes 4 people (6 max.)

  • Payment: Secure your date online with a 20% deposit. Balance paid after the trip (cash or card).

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