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Destin Fishing Charters

22 charter captains and guides fishing from Destin Harbor, Okaloosa Island and Fort Walton Beach, listed A to Z with their boats, trip types and published prices. Call the captain directly – we never take a commission.

22 captains and guides9 publish prices$820 typical half day
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Destin fishing charters and guides, A to Z

Trip types, species and prices are shown as each operator publishes them. Ask the captain what fits your group, and confirm prices before you book.

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Charter Boat Lady Em

Harbor Docks Restaurant, 538 US-98, Destin, FL 32541

Capt. Travis Eller65 ft custom G&S Sportfisher (Lady Em)Up to 20 guests

OffshoreDeep sea

Targets: Red snapper, Amberjack, Grouper, Wahoo, King mackerel, Cobia, Blackfin tuna, Yellowfin tuna

6 hr trip, 8 ppl (through Memorial Day) $2,2258 hr trip, 8 ppl (through Memorial Day) $3,00010 hr trip, 8 ppl (through Memorial Day) $3,750+4 more on their site
(850) 837-6717Website

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Charter Boat Outta Line

210 Harbor Blvd, Destin, FL 32541

Capt. Trey Windes53 ft G&S sportfisherman (Outta Line)Up to 24 guests

OffshoreDeep sea

Targets: Red snapper, Bonito, Mahi-mahi, King mackerel, Vermilion snapper, Amberjack, Blackfin tuna, Bull shark

(850) 837-2320Website

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Charter Boat Phoenix

66 Harbor Blvd, Destin, FL 32541

Capt. Justin Brantley55 ft custom G&S (The Phoenix)Up to 20 guests

OffshoreDeep sea

Targets: Red snapper, Gag grouper, Amberjack, Triggerfish, Vermilion snapper, Mangrove snapper, King mackerel, Spanish mackerel

(850) 837-9734Website

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Choctawhatchee Bay Fishing Charters

Santa Rosa Beach

Capt. Brad Bishop23 ft SeaPro center console with towerUp to 6 guests

InshoreBaySight fishing

Targets: Redfish, Speckled trout, Flounder, Cobia, Sheepshead, Spanish mackerel, Jack crevalle, Mangrove snapper

Morning or afternoon trip, 4 hrs (1-4 people) $742Morning or afternoon trip, 4 hrs (5 people) $796Morning or afternoon trip, 4 hrs (6 people) $849+4 more on their site
(850) 326-1061Website

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Destin Go Fishing

Destin Harbor (docks of Just Chute Me Parasail)

Capt. Matt Harris31 ft Cape Horn (twin Honda 350s)Up to 6 guests

InshoreNearshoreOffshore

Targets: Mahi-mahi, King mackerel, Red snapper, Red grouper, Gag grouper, Triggerfish, Blackfin tuna, Amberjack

4 Hours (up to 4 people) $8405 Hours (up to 4 people) $1,0506 Hours (up to 4 people) $1,200+2 more on their site
(850) 974-0377Website

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Destin Inshore Charters

Destin

Capt. Dan

InshoreNearshoreBay

Targets: Redfish, Speckled trout, Mangrove snapper, Spanish mackerel, King mackerel, Triggerfish, Red snapper, Vermilion snapper

Inshore bay fishing (starting at) $700Nearshore Gulf fishing (starting at) $1,000Kids & family fishing (starting at) $400
(850) 533-0673Website

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Destin Inshore Guides

314 Harbor Blvd, Destin, FL 32541

Capt. Kyle25 ft Sea Hunt Gamefish bay boats; 31 ft Cape Horn

InshoreNearshoreBay

Targets: Redfish, Speckled trout, Black drum, Sheepshead, Spanish mackerel, King mackerel, Red snapper, Cobia

Inshore bay, four hour private charter $800Inshore bay, five hour $1,000Inshore bay, six hour $1,200+6 more on their site
(850) 502-9170Website

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Emerald Coast Bay Charters

Destin

Capt. David Sherman22 ft Cape Horn with towerUp to 5 guests

InshoreBaySight fishing

Targets: Redfish, Speckled trout, Spanish mackerel, Cobia, Tarpon

Fall 5 Hr Fishing Trip $850Fall 4 Hr Fishing Trip $675Fall 3 Hr Fishing Trip $550+1 more on their site
(850) 685-6860Website

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La Bella Charters

Ships Chandler, Destin Harbor, Destin, FL 32541

Capt. Blake ReynoldsLa Bella

Coast Guard license shown on their site checked October 2026

InshoreOffshore

Targets: Red snapper, Grouper, Amberjack, Blue marlin, Tuna, Swordfish

(850) 985-9149Website

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Last Cast Charters

Legendary Marine, Dock E, south end of Mid-Bay Bridge (SR 293), Destin

Capt. Blake24 ft Skeeter bay boats (three)Up to 6 guests

InshoreBay

Targets: Speckled trout, Redfish, Bluefish, Spanish mackerel, King mackerel, Flounder, Sheepshead, Pompano

2 hrs, afternoon only (up to 4 people) $5003 hrs (up to 4 people) $6504 hrs (up to 4 people) $800+2 more on their site
(850) 499-3811Website

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Pelican Adventures (Charter Boat Fishing Destin)

580 Harbor Blvd, Destin Harbor, Destin, FL 32541

70 ft party boat Vera Marie; swordfish boat Deep ObsessionUp to 65 guests

OffshoreDeep seaParty boat

Targets: Red snapper, Vermilion snapper, Triggerfish, Grouper, Amberjack, King mackerel, Mahi-mahi, Wahoo

Party boat fishing, 4-7 hours, per person (from) $89Shared charter fishing, 6 hours, per person (from) $149
(850) 376-4923Website

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Trip types

Deep sea, inshore or party boat in Destin?

How the 22 operators listed here split by the trips they run. Not sure which fits? Read inshore vs offshore fishing.

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Deep sea and offshore boats

Offshore and deep sea trips run past the beaches to reefs, wrecks, ledges and open water for bigger fish. Expect longer runs, more swell and longer trips – full days are common.

Usually after: Red snapper, Amberjack, Grouper, King mackerel.

Deep sea fishing in Destin: all 16 boats →

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Inshore and bay guides

Inshore trips fish calm bays, flats, marsh and the passes close to land. Short runs, smaller boats and steady action make them the usual pick for kids and first-timers.

Usually after: Redfish, Speckled trout, Red snapper, Cobia.

Typical private half day: $820 (4 boats publish one).

Inshore fishing charters in Destin: all 11 guides →

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Party boats

Party boats (head boats) sell spots per person, bait and tackle included. They are the cheapest way onto the water, and the crew helps beginners.

Usually after: Red snapper, Vermilion snapper, Triggerfish, Grouper.

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Live from NOAA tide station 8729511, the National Weather Service. Tide times are predictions. Sunrise and moon are calculated for Destin.

Full tide table and what is biting: Destin fishing report.

Prices

What a fishing charter costs in Destin

Calculated from the prices captains publish (private trips for the whole boat, not per person), checked October 2026. Most prices cover up to 4 to 6 anglers; tips, fuel surcharges and fish cleaning can be extra.

TripMedianRangeBoats
Private half day (about 4 hours)$820$742 – $8504

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Seasons

What is biting in Destin, month by month

The main months for each fish, so you can match your dates to what you want to catch.

SpeciesJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Red snapper
Gag grouper
Red grouper
Tarpon
Triggerfish
Amberjack

Shaded months are the main season or open season for each fish, from the state wildlife agency or local captains’ own published calendars. Seasons and limits change – check current rules before you go. Sources: myfwc.com, reelrosiecharters.com, pcbeachfish.com.

Know before you go

Fishing in Destin: local notes

Most Destin charter and party boats sail from Destin Harbor along Harbor Blvd (US-98); HarborWalk Marina sits at the foot of the Destin Bridge.

Source: charterboatdestination.com

Destin Fishing Fleet Marina at 210 Harbor Blvd (behind Brotula's) is home to about forty full-time charter boats.

Source: business.destinchamber.com

The Destin Fishing Rodeo runs October 1-31 each year; party boats run 18-hour rodeo trips.

Source: destinpartyboatfishing.com

Fort Walton Beach Yacht Basin is about five miles west of the Destin Pass (East Pass).

Source: bluewaterescape.com

Bay guides launch on Choctawhatchee Bay, including from Legendary Marine at the south end of the Mid-Bay Bridge (SR 293).

Source: captainblake.com

Questions

Destin fishing charter questions

How many fishing charters are in Destin?

We list 22 charter captains and guides fishing from Destin Harbor, Okaloosa Island and Fort Walton Beach, A to Z – not ranked.

How much is a fishing charter in Destin?

Among 4 boats that publish a private half-day price, the median is $820 (from $742 to $850). Prices are for the whole boat, usually up to 4 to 6 anglers.

What fish can you catch in Destin?

The species Destin captains list most often are Red snapper, Amberjack, King mackerel, Grouper, Cobia and Redfish. In October, the season calendar above shows Red snapper, Red grouper in season.

Do I need a fishing license on a charter in Florida?

Anglers on a for-hire vessel (guide, charter or party boat) with a valid charter license are exempt from the saltwater license and snook/lobster permits. A Florida resident annual license is $17 and a nonresident annual license $47. Florida fishing license prices and rules.

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No. You book with the captain directly by phone or on their own website, and they keep 100% of the trip price.

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