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Destin, Florida · Private charters

Your boat. Your crew.
The Gulf.

Private trips for up to 6 on two boats out of Destin Harbor. Rods, bait, tackle, ice and your fishing license are included.

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Four ways to fish the Emerald Coast

Every trip is private: the whole boat is yours. One price covers your group of up to 6.

4 hours

4-Hour Nearshore

$850 per boat

Kings, Spanish mackerel and snapper a few miles off the beach. Great for families and first-timers.

TargetKing mackerel, Spanish mackerel, snapper, triggerfish

Reel Easy or Second Wind · departs 7:00 AM, 12:00 PM, 4:30 PM

6 hours

6-Hour Gulf Trip

$1,200 per boat

Reefs and wrecks 10 to 20 miles out. The trip most groups pick.

TargetRed snapper (in season), grouper, amberjack, cobia

Reel Easy or Second Wind · departs 6:00 AM, 1:00 PM

8 hours

8-Hour Offshore

$1,650 per boat

Deep reefs and trolling for pelagics on the 42-footer.

TargetAmberjack, grouper, mahi-mahi, blackfin tuna

Second Wind · departs 6:00 AM

12 hours

12-Hour Deep Sea

$2,600 per boat

The canyons and the edge of the shelf. For serious anglers.

TargetWahoo, yellowfin tuna, mahi-mahi, swordfish (daytime)

Second Wind · departs 5:00 AM

What's biting

Every season has its fish

Winter

Dec to Feb

Sheepshead, redfish, grouper offshore

Spring run

Mar to May

Cobia, king mackerel, amberjack

Snapper season

Jun to Aug

Red snapper, mahi-mahi, triggerfish

Right now

Fall bite

Sep to Nov

Kings, bull redfish, wahoo, amberjack

The boats

Two boats, licensed captains

Both boats are USCG inspected, carry safety gear for every passenger and have a shaded deck and a head.

Reel Easy

34' Contender center console · Capt. Dale

Runs: 4-Hour Nearshore, 6-Hour Gulf Trip

Second Wind

42' Hatteras sportfisher · Capt. Marisol

Runs: 4-Hour Nearshore, 6-Hour Gulf Trip, 8-Hour Offshore, 12-Hour Deep Sea

How booking works

Booked in about two minutes

  1. Pick a date and tripSee open times on both boats live, with the forecast for the next week.
  2. Pay a 25% depositYour card is saved securely. The balance is charged 3 days before the trip.
  3. Show up and fishText reminders, directions to the slip and what to bring. Weather call? Reschedule or a full refund.

Questions

Good to know

What's included?

Rods, reels, bait, tackle, ice and a cooler for your catch. Your saltwater fishing license is covered by our charter license.

What should we bring?

Sunscreen, sunglasses, a hat, food and drinks (no glass), and a cooler to take your fish home. Seasickness tablets the night before help.

What if the weather is bad?

The captain makes the call the evening before. If we cancel for weather, you choose a new date or a full refund, deposit included.

Can kids come?

Yes. The 4-hour nearshore trip is the favorite for families. Every child gets a properly sized life jacket.

Do you clean the fish?

The mate cleans and bags your keepers at the dock. Tips for the crew are appreciated (customary is 20%).

Where do we meet?

Slip 14, HarborWalk Marina, Destin Harbor. Please arrive 20 minutes before departure.

The Gulf is calling.

Dates for the spring run and snapper season go first.