Destin Inshore Fishing Co & Charter Boat Done Deal

Destin, Florida
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About Your Guide

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Christian Duplantis

Certified Damn Good Guide
A Certified Damn Good Guide is someone who goes above and beyond to show you an incredible experience on your trip. Guides earn this badge through quality reviews, quick and responsive communication, and low cancellation rates.
Outfitter 31 years of exp.
Laid-back
Instructional
Talkative
Quality
Beginner Oriented
Adventurous
I was born Dec ‘79 in Houma, LA (Sportsman’s Paradise).

I grew up always saltwater fishing in Cocodrie, LA and the surrounding areas until I came to Destin in 1991 at the age of 11 for the summer months.

Once I graduated high school in 1998, I moved to Destin full time. In 1999 I received my first captain’s license (100 ton Master) working on the Sea Blaster in Destin, FL.

In 2001 I bought a 40 passenger boat to take people snorkeling and dolphin sightings along the Emerald Coast. After the strong hurricane season in 2005, I donated that boat to the Destin Fishing and History Museum (where the wheelhouse still sits at the front door).

Now it’s 2008 and our company was founded with one bay boat. We then grew to 4 total boats providing inshore, offshore and bay fishing for all our customers.

The 52' Hatteras Sportfisher has federal permits for fishing offshore outside of state waters. Fishing in federal waters has places spots that have less pressure on the stock (fish).

The 31' Cape Horn will...

About Your Guide

Profile photo of Captain Experiences guide Christian Duplantis

Christian Duplantis

Certified Damn Good Guide
Outfitter 31 years of exp.
I was born Dec ‘79 in Houma, LA (Sportsman’s Paradise).

I grew up always saltwater fishing in Cocodrie, LA and the surrounding areas until I came to Destin in 1991 at the age of 11 for the summer months.

Once I graduated high school in 1998, I moved to Destin full time. In 1999 I received my first captain’s license (100 ton Master) working on the Sea Blaster in Destin, FL.

In 2001 I bought a 40 passenger boat to take people snorkeling and dolphin sightings along the Emerald Coast. After the strong hurricane season in 2005, I donated that boat to the Destin Fishing and History Museum (where the wheelhouse still sits at the front door).

Now it’s 2008 and our company was founded with one bay boat. We then grew to 4 total boats providing inshore, offshore and bay fishing for all our customers.

The 52' Hatteras Sportfisher has federal permits for fishing offshore outside of state waters. Fishing in federal waters has places spots that have less pressure on the stock (fish).

The 31' Cape Horn will
get you to the fishing holes fast with the twin 350hp engines!
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Rapid Fire Guide Q & A

What’s the biggest fish you’ve caught?
Blue Marlin 700+/- (catch & release) on the “Pair a Dice” out of Destin. It took years trolling the Spur and the Squiggles, spending multiple nights 60-75 miles out. But it finally paid off and i have a great video!
If you were cooking for all your friends what would you cook?
Getting all of the crew together with our families to having a Fish fry, with a side white bean & rice and a sack of oysters!
What’s your favorite band?
Morgan Wallen and the Dave Matthews Band
What’s your favorite movie?
Bond, James Bond (all of them since was a little boy)

Rapid Fire Guide Q & A

What’s the biggest fish you’ve caught?
Blue Marlin 700+/- (catch & release) on the “Pair a Dice” out of Destin. It took years trolling the Spur and the Squiggles, spending multiple nights 60-75 miles out. But it finally paid off and i have a great video!
If you were cooking for all your friends what would you cook?
Getting all of the crew together with our families to having a Fish fry, with a side white bean & rice and a sack of oysters!
What’s your favorite band?
Morgan Wallen and the Dave Matthews Band
What’s your favorite movie?
Bond, James Bond (all of them since was a little boy)
What’s your favorite sports team?
New Orleans Saints and SEC teams
What’s your drink of choice?
Coffee, lots of coffee!
What was your last halloween costume?
Pirates of the Caribbean I was Capt. Jack Sparrow and my 10 year old son was Will Turner.
What do you want for Christmas this year?
Spending time with my family. But if Santa is good this year, I want to take the family snow skiing out West.
How did you get started guiding?
Professionally March 2008
What makes you different from other guides?
"I have built a good team who loves their job, loves pleasing their customers and cannot go without producing results for their customers. This business takes teamwork and a single captain can not take credit for all the hard work." C. Duplantis
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Deep Sea, Nearshore Fishing in Destin

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Inshore, Nearshore Fishing in Destin

Half Day - 31’ Cape Horn

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31 ft 1 - 12 People From $1,400
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Deep Sea Fishing in Destin

Full Day 8-12 Hours

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52 ft 1 - 12 People From $2,800

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Recent Reviews of Destin Inshore Fishing Co & Charter Boat Done Deal

4.7
based on 3 reviews

Kaley

Verified Review

Great time, thank you!

Kaley

Verified Review

Great time, thank you!
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Melvin

Verified Review

The trip was as great and met my gosls

Melvin

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The trip was as great and met my gosls
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Response from Christian:
Thank you Melvin! We work hard on every charter and have long days preparing for every charter.

Response from Christian:

Thank you Melvin! We work hard on every charter and have long days preparing for every charter.
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Keith

Verified Review

Phenomenal trip! Cap’t Christian was ever the professional. We went out with Cap’n Andrew and he was awesome. We were on fish all day and even better, he helped the young one fish all day. I highly recommend this outfit and will definitely book again. PS….the boat is awesome as all get out.

Keith

Verified Review

Phenomenal trip! Cap’t Christian was ever the professional. We went out with Cap’n Andrew and he was awesome. We were on fish all day and even better, he helped the young one fish all day. I highly recommend this outfit and will definitely book again. PS….the boat is awesome as all get out.
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Response from Christian:
Thank you for the kind words, and it takes a great team! Also, please come back for the Red Snapper season in June & July!

Response from Christian:

Thank you for the kind words, and it takes a great team! Also, please come back for the Red Snapper season in June & July!
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Potential Target Species

Color-coded seasonality below is based on .
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Amberjack
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Blackfin Tuna
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Cobia
Great
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Gag Grouper
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Kingfish
Great
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Lane Snapper
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Mahi Mahi
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Mangrove Snapper
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Not Ideal
Red Grouper
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Red Snapper
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Sailfish
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Scamp Grouper
Not Ideal
Not Ideal
Not Ideal
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Not Ideal
Not Ideal
Spanish Mackerel
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Not Ideal
Triggerfish
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Not Ideal
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Not Ideal
Tripletail
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Not Ideal
Vermillion Snapper
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Wahoo
Great
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White Marlin
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  • Get it while it's HOT!
  • This species is in play.
  • You might get lucky (as long as things are in-season).
  • Couldn't tell ya! (no data)

Techniques

Artificial Lure Fishing
Bottom Fishing
Cut Bait Fishing
Heavy Tackle Fishing
Light Tackle Fishing
Live Bait Fishing
Trolling

Types of Fishing

Deep Sea
Inshore
Nearshore

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