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Jason Rogers
Jason R.
Destin, Florida
Reported 2 months 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 2 months 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
Fishing in Destin, Florida
Fishing in Destin, Florida
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Jamie Hoover
Jamie H.
Milton, Florida
Reported 2 months ago
Evening trips are hot right now for reds and trout. 20+" trout hitting the deck with the biggest so far being 28 1/4". It's pretty much nonstop action all night. This is the one day trip I ran last week.
Jamie Hoover
Jamie H. Milton, Florida Reported 2 months ago
Evening trips are hot right now for reds and trout. 20+" trout hitting the deck with the biggest so far being 28 1/4". It's pretty much nonstop action all night. This is the one day trip I ran last week.
Fishing in Milton, Florida
Fishing in Milton, Florida
Fishing in Milton, Florida
Fishing in Milton, Florida
Fishing in Milton, Florida
Fishing in Milton, Florida
Fishing in Milton, Florida
Fishing in Milton, Florida
Fishing in Milton, Florida
Fishing in Milton, Florida
Fishing in Milton, Florida
Fishing in Milton, Florida
Fishing in Milton, Florida
Fishing in Milton, Florida
Fishing in Milton, Florida
Fishing in Milton, Florida
Fishing in Milton, Florida
Fishing in Milton, Florida
Fishing in Milton, Florida
Fishing in Milton, Florida
Fishing in Milton, Florida
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Tyler Massey
Tyler M.
Pensacola, Florida
Reported 2 months ago
The inshore bite has been great this week with speckled trout and redfish being caught on every trip.
Tyler Massey
Tyler M. Pensacola, Florida Reported 2 months ago
The inshore bite has been great this week with speckled trout and redfish being caught on every trip.
Fishing in Pensacola Beach, Florida
Fishing in Pensacola Beach, Florida
Fishing in Pensacola Beach, Florida
Fishing in Pensacola Beach, Florida
Fishing in Pensacola Beach, Florida
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Tim King
Tim K.
Pensacola, Florida
Reported 2 months 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 2 months 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
Fishing in Fort Walton Beach, Florida
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Clay Hinton
Clay H.
Pensacola, Florida
Reported 2 months ago
Got one I'm not sure you've seen from a state water captain! 53 pound wahoo landed 5 miles off Pensacola beach this past weekend
Red snapper bite great when we can get offshore, trout in the lights at night still on fire
Clay Hinton
Clay H. Pensacola, Florida Reported 2 months ago
Got one I'm not sure you've seen from a state water captain! 53 pound wahoo landed 5 miles off Pensacola beach this past weekend
Red snapper bite great when we can get offshore, trout in the lights at night still on fire
Fishing in Pensacola Beach, Florida
Fishing in Pensacola Beach, Florida
Fishing in Pensacola Beach, Florida
Fishing in Pensacola Beach, Florida
Fishing in Pensacola Beach, Florida
Fishing in Pensacola Beach, Florida
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Michael York
Michael Y.
Gulf Breeze, Florida
Reported 2 months ago
Plenty of speckled trout and Spanish mackerel inshore and the nearshore bite is solid. Snappers are chewing when weather permits.
Michael York
Michael Y. Gulf Breeze, Florida Reported 2 months ago
Plenty of speckled trout and Spanish mackerel inshore and the nearshore bite is solid. Snappers are chewing when weather permits.
Fishing in Gulf Breeze, Florida
Fishing in Gulf Breeze, Florida
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Wayne Alexander
Wayne A.
Niceville, Florida
Reported 3 months 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 3 months 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
Fishing in Niceville, Florida
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Kent P.
DeFuniak Springs, Florida
Reported 3 months 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 3 months 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
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Kent P.
DeFuniak Springs, Florida
Reported 3 months ago
Snapper season starts may 22, we're getting dozens chumed up, several got back to the reef and popped off,
Kent Peckham
Kent P. DeFuniak Springs, Florida Reported 3 months ago
Snapper season starts may 22, we're getting dozens chumed up, several got back to the reef and popped off,
Fishing in Destin, Florida
Fishing in Destin, Florida
Fishing in Destin, Florida
Fishing in Destin, Florida
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Tyler Massey
Tyler M.
Pensacola, Florida
Reported 3 months ago
Offshore fishing has been great! Plenty of Vermillion snapper, triggerfish and a few scamp grouper. Red snapper season opens up May 22nd for the inshore/nearshore boats and June 1st for the Offshore boats
Tyler Massey
Tyler M. Pensacola, Florida Reported 3 months ago
Offshore fishing has been great! Plenty of Vermillion snapper, triggerfish and a few scamp grouper. Red snapper season opens up May 22nd for the inshore/nearshore boats and June 1st for the Offshore boats
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Recent Destin Reviews

  • ★★★★★
    Mike was an awesome captain cannot thank him enough for being patient with my son. We caught what we could and had a blast doing it. Got to go fast and catch fish what else can you ask for!

    Colton C. | August 24, 2026

    Trip: 3-Hour Kids Fun Trip

  • ★★★★★
    Captain Richie, Quinten and Dexter were FIRST CLASS. They gave great advice upon booking, and their insight led us to a marvelous deep sea fishing day. We caught trigger fish, snapper and a couple grouper we needed to throw back. They kept us safe, made excellent conversation and facilitated an all round stellar day. It didn’t stop there - everything was cleaned, fillet and scaled as I requested. Just awesome. We will definitely book with them again next year. Thank you! - Rii

    Solange G. | August 19, 2026

    Trip: 4 Hour Family Fun For Kids

  • ★★★★★
    Cliff and Austin were great and a lot of fun to be around. Caught tons of fish and had a lot of fun! Definitely would recommend this trip to anyone looking for a good reliable guide in destin.

    Michael W. | August 19, 2026

    Trip: Destin Red Snapper Adventure

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    Corey is a great guide, he is nice and fun to fish with and works hard to put you on fish!

    Seth O. | August 18, 2026

    Trip: Half Day Gulf Classics

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    Huge shout out to Cliff and Austin! Took my kids on their first fishing trip in the Gulf. Cliff got us on the fish and Austin kept us fishing reeling in the fish. Perfect family trip. The kids loved it. Cliff turned us on to Brotula's "catch and cook." Just topped off the trip eating our fresh catch.

    Aaron S. | August 17, 2026

    Trip: 4 Hour Family Friendly Fishing Trip

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    Captain Ken was amazing! Our family of 4 had a great experience. We had a fish on all 4 rods at one point, Spanish Mackeral to Red Snapper! We had an amazing time, we will be back to hang with Captain Ken!

    Ryan M. | August 17, 2026

    Trip: 3 Hour Trip — Kids Trip

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    Had a great fishing trip with Marvin. My daughter and I caught a ton of fish and had such a fun day. Highly recommend Marvin for your fishing guide.

    Blair B. | August 17, 2026

    Trip: 30A Inshore Slam

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    David was awesome. Definitely recommend him. We asked for red fish and he knew exactly where to go. He even filleted the fish after. We will use him whenever we come back.

    Chris M. | August 14, 2026

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    Had a great time caught great fish, Parker was great!! We will be back.

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