About Your Trip

On your private charter, we’ll venture out to the Deep Sea Nearshore waters on the Gulf of Mexico for a 4, 5 or 6 hour trip to target a wide range of species to include Snapper, Grouper, Mahi, Mackerel, Tuna, Cobia and Sharks.

We’re typically fishing well within sight of ... Read More

About Your Boat

Boat Type: Center Console
Boat Manufacturer: Cape Horn
Year Built: 2017
Boat Length: 32
Engine Manufacturer: Yamaha
Total Horsepower: 600
Number of Engines: 2
Additional Amenities: Live well, Restroom and T-Top with lots of shade

About Your Guide

30 Years of Experience

Capt LW is the Owner/Operator of his own 3 boat charter and a 20 Year US Air Force Retired Veteran. Capt LW and his team of guides has been fishing the Gulf waters of the Greater Florida Gulf Coast and have a combined 80 years of fishing experience.

Start Location

314 Harbor Boulevard, Destin, FL, USA | Bodies of water fished: Gulf Of Mexico

Amenities and Information

Water Type

Deep Sea, Nearshore

Skill Levels

Advanced, Beginner, Intermediate

Tackle

All rods, reels, and tackle are included.

Fish Cleaning

This guide will clean your catch for you.

Beer

Feel free to enjoy responsibly, but please no glass.

Boat Restroom

Available

Live Bait

Yes, Included

Weather

You will get a refund if the trip is canceled due to weather.

Species

Amberjack, Barracuda, Black Grouper, Blackfin Tuna, Blacktip Shark, Bull Shark, Cobia, Lane Snapper, Mahi Mahi, Red Grouper, Sailfish, Scamp Grouper, Spanish Mackerel, Tiger Shark, Triggerfish, Tripletail, Vermillion Snapper, Wahoo

Techniques

Artificial Lure Fishing, Bottom Fishing, Cut Bait Fishing, Live Bait Fishing, Topwater Fishing, Trolling

Packing / Extras

Everything you'll need for your trip: All rods, reels, and tackle are included, but we also recommend bringing sunglasses, sunscreen, weather-appropriate clothing, and any gear of your own you want to use on the trip.
Where to Buy a Fishing License: No license needed for this trip.

Things to Keep in Mind

Payment & Tipping: We use a cashless autopay system. We'll send you a boarding pass, and on the day of the trip, your guide will scan your boarding pass to automatically transfer the remaining balance. The only cash needed is to tip your guide (we recommend 20%).
Cancellation/Refund Policy: Cancel for free up to 14 days before the trip.

Pricing & Availability

To check pricing, please select a trip date, duration, group size and start time.

Cancel for free up to 14 days before the trip.

Reviews

Onnallee

Verified Review Fishing

The trip was great. Captain Chuck is awesome. Your website and the information you provide needs to be better. This message was sent to me to at 3am before we even left for our trip.

Sarah K.

Fishing

Very responsive, easy reservation/booking, great experience! Highly recommend!

Darald B.

Fishing

My wife and I had a great time for our first time saltwater fishing with Captain LW. He took us out to one of his “spots” and we were catching mingo within a minute!

Bill H

Fishing

Captain LW is the best, knowledgeable and wants to make sure you have a great time. Caught our limit in Speckled Sea Trout will use again!

BrittLora M.

Fishing

Had a great fishing trip. LW was very knowledgeable and accommodating. Caught several different species. Would highly recommend.

Darlene T.

Fishing

LW is the best ! He put us right on the fish. Such a courteous and polite gentleman for sure. I highly recommend fishing with LW. Thanks a million my friend !

Alex R.

Fishing

LW is the man. He is friendly, patient, extremely knowlegeable- and most importantly, he really knows how to catch fish! If you're thinking about booking a trip, don't hesitate. You won't be dissapointed! We'll be back next time we're in town.

Michael L.

Fishing

Great fishing, great guide captain L.W. three years in a row and already planning my fourth year

First Time Booking with Us?

Captain Experiences is the home of over 1000 Damn Good fishing and hunting guides. Our mission is to unlock the outdoors for everyone, and we want to help you get out there through our no-hassle online booking experience and our team of outdoors experts.

We vet our guides to make sure they are the best of the best. We want guides who not only put you on 'em, but show you a great time, keep you safe, and give you a memorable experience with your group.

Once you've paid your deposit at checkout, we'll send you a boarding pass. Just show your guide your boarding pass on the day of the trip, they'll scan it, the remaining balance will transfer automatically, and you'll be all set to get out there. Just make sure you bring a cash tip for the guide!

In the case of inclement weather, our guides will make the call and we'll work with you to reschedule your trip or issue a full refund. Your safety is our top concern.

Once you book the trip, we will connect you directly with the guide to go over any additional details. In the meantime, our location specialists are always available to answer your questions via email, text, chat, or call!