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Jason Rogers
Jason R.
Destin, Florida
Reported 1 week ago
A couple 6-hour trips for the last few days it's been full moon fishing so we've had to work for all of our fish but we still made some decent catches
Jason Rogers
Jason R. Destin, Florida Reported 1 week ago
A couple 6-hour trips for the last few days it's been full moon fishing so we've had to work for all of our fish but we still made some decent catches
Fishing in Destin, Florida
Fishing in Destin, Florida
Fishing in Destin, Florida
Fishing in Destin, Florida
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Sam Yozviak
Sam Y.
Okaloosa Island, Florida
Reported 2 weeks ago
Caught this Guy today
Sam Yozviak
Sam Y. Okaloosa Island, Florida Reported 2 weeks ago
Caught this Guy today
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Alex Short
Alex S.
Freeport, Florida
Reported 3 weeks ago
When the Gulf is nice fishing is awesome. June has been rockin and rollin!
Alex Short
Alex S. Freeport, Florida Reported 3 weeks ago
When the Gulf is nice fishing is awesome. June has been rockin and rollin!
Fishing in Destin, Florida
Fishing in Destin, Florida
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John Tenore
John T.
Destin, Florida
Reported 1 month ago
Snapper season is well underway and anglers have been bringing in some really Big Red snapper. There has been lots of red grooper and vermilion snapper, along with a few lane and mangrove. Snappers mixed in. The tarpon and red fish are cruising. The beaches and anglers have been catching quite a few of them. Also, the weather has finally straightened out. Looking good for the weekend coming up.
John Tenore
John T. Destin, Florida Reported 1 month ago
Snapper season is well underway and anglers have been bringing in some really Big Red snapper. There has been lots of red grooper and vermilion snapper, along with a few lane and mangrove. Snappers mixed in. The tarpon and red fish are cruising. The beaches and anglers have been catching quite a few of them. Also, the weather has finally straightened out. Looking good for the weekend coming up.
Fishing in Destin, Florida
Fishing in Destin, Florida
Fishing in Destin, Florida
Fishing in Destin, Florida
Fishing in Destin, Florida
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Parker Heagerty
Parker H.
Fort Walton Beach, Florida
Reported 1 month ago
Caught a wahoo and nice size mahi today both only 6 miles offshore! The fishing is heating up in Destin statewaters!
Parker Heagerty
Parker H. Fort Walton Beach, Florida Reported 1 month ago
Caught a wahoo and nice size mahi today both only 6 miles offshore! The fishing is heating up in Destin statewaters!
Fishing in Fort Walton Beach, Florida
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Blake H.
Santa Rosa Beach, Florida
Reported 1 month ago
Shark charters going great!
Blake Hunter
Blake H. Santa Rosa Beach, Florida Reported 1 month ago
Shark charters going great!
Fishing in Santa Rosa Beach, Florida
Fishing in Santa Rosa Beach, Florida
Fishing in Santa Rosa Beach, Florida
Fishing in Santa Rosa Beach, Florida
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Jason Rogers
Jason R.
Destin, Florida
Reported 1 month ago
Good red and Vermilion Snapper Bite! Also, Grear red grouper bite on our 6+ hour trips and a good trolling bite on our 4-Hour trip.

We even managed to catch a few mahi mahi on a 8-hour offshore fad trolling trip
Jason Rogers
Jason R. Destin, Florida Reported 1 month ago
Good red and Vermilion Snapper Bite! Also, Grear red grouper bite on our 6+ hour trips and a good trolling bite on our 4-Hour trip.

We even managed to catch a few mahi mahi on a 8-hour offshore fad trolling trip
Fishing in Destin, Florida
Fishing in Destin, Florida
Fishing in Destin, Florida
Fishing in Destin, Florida
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Tim King
Tim K.
Pensacola, Florida
Reported 1 month ago
Snapper Seasons been to a great start besides the wind but we've still been getting red snapper in the bay and then when we can go offshore we get red snapper Vermilion snapper Mahi here and there and a few mangroves the Destin side is about the same
Tim King
Tim K. Pensacola, Florida Reported 1 month ago
Snapper Seasons been to a great start besides the wind but we've still been getting red snapper in the bay and then when we can go offshore we get red snapper Vermilion snapper Mahi here and there and a few mangroves the Destin side is about the same
Fishing in Fort Walton Beach, Florida
Fishing in Fort Walton Beach, Florida
Fishing in Fort Walton Beach, Florida
Fishing in Fort Walton Beach, Florida
Fishing in Fort Walton Beach, Florida
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Wayne Alexander
Wayne A.
Niceville, Florida
Reported 1 month ago
Not a bad start to the season. Red snapper opened yesterday in our area and will go through to the end of July. It will also open back up in September and then on the weekends October November, December.
Wayne Alexander
Wayne A. Niceville, Florida Reported 1 month ago
Not a bad start to the season. Red snapper opened yesterday in our area and will go through to the end of July. It will also open back up in September and then on the weekends October November, December.
Fishing in Niceville, Florida
Fishing in Niceville, Florida
Fishing in Niceville, Florida
Fishing in Niceville, Florida
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Kent P.
DeFuniak Springs, Florida
Reported 1 month ago
The snapper bite is on fire, opens tomorrow the 22nd
Got a wahoo last week on a 10hr offshore trolling and another one this week on a 10hr offshore trolling and some mahi
Kent Peckham
Kent P. DeFuniak Springs, Florida Reported 1 month ago
The snapper bite is on fire, opens tomorrow the 22nd
Got a wahoo last week on a 10hr offshore trolling and another one this week on a 10hr offshore trolling and some mahi
Fishing in Destin, Florida
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Recent DeFuniak Springs Reviews

  • ★★★★★
    Nice people! Great experience! Will definitely be back! Thank you!!!!

    P. E. | July 15, 2026

    Trip: Fishing Trips With Captain Kent

  • ★★★★★
    Captain David was really friendly and had the knowledge it took to catch fish. He took extra time to show/teach 9 year old grandson how to catch 4 different species of saltwater fish. Thanks again captain.

    John H. | July 15, 2026

    Trip: Bay Fishing Trips

  • ★★★★★
    Hearh was awesome! I had a great time!

    Donna M. | July 15, 2026

    Trip: 4-8 Hour Trip – Fish/Snorkel/Swim

  • ★★★★★
    Had an amazing day with Jordan, he was great with my older kids and we caught a lot of fish! He helped filet our catch of the day which was so delicious. We would hire Jordan again when we return to fish in Destin!

    Holly D. | July 15, 2026

    Trip: Gulf Fishing Fun - 22’ Cape Horn CC

  • ★★★★★
    We had a great time and Zach communicated well and put us on lots of fish!

    Bailey W. | July 15, 2026

    Trip: Relaxing Offshore Special

  • ★★★★★
    Brought my kids on the trip. Craig and crew were very accommodating and assisted family so I could also catch fish. Very friendly and highly recommend if bringing a family with mixed age group. Caught many snapper and get a few larger fish, grouper, Bonita, amber jack. I will be looking up Craig for my next fishing trip in Destin.

    Donald H. | July 14, 2026

    Trip: 8 Hour Trip

  • ★★★★★
    We had a great experience with CPT. Kyle, he kept us on the fish. Ben, his deck hand was amazing and helped out tremendously. Definitely recommend this crew and boat. My family and I had a blast.

    Shane A. | July 14, 2026

    Trip: Destin Trolling & Bottom Fishing

  • ★★★★★
    Great team and trip. Would book again for sure

    Chad H. | July 13, 2026

    Trip: Destin Offshore Fishing

  • ★★★★★
    Captain Tim was awesome. We did 4 hrs with 3 kids. We were all beginners. He was a good teacher and very patient. Will definitely charter with him again! -Nick

    Nick F. | July 13, 2026

    Trip: Fort Walton Fishing

  • ★★★★★
    Jordan was Great! Put us on some big Reds and kept us out of the storm! Highly recommend, we will be booking a trip again soon.

    Jeremy P. | July 12, 2026

    Trip: Fishing The Florida Panhandle

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