Fish and Fun Destin

Destin, Florida
2023 31' Sportsman - Fish and Fun Destin

About Your Guide

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Ryan Holloway

Independent Guide 11 years of exp.
Talkative
Instructional
Expert Oriented
Comfortable
Quality
Laid-back
I am from Montgomery, AL and attended Auburn University. I received my degrees in Finance and International Business and also received my MBA directed in Finance. After college, I ran hospital revenue cycles until I lost the drive to continue in that career after my father's passing so I moved to the beach and started a yacht charter business. We currently own a 75' Princess and operate a 60' Neptunus. We ordered the 31' Sportsman in July 2022 and it finally arrived in March 2023. We strive to add a family fun fishing and adventure experience that will go with our yacht charter service!

About Your Guide

Profile photo of Captain Experiences guide Ryan Holloway

Ryan Holloway

Independent Guide 11 years of exp.
I am from Montgomery, AL and attended Auburn University. I received my degrees in Finance and International Business and also received my MBA directed in Finance. After college, I ran hospital revenue cycles until I lost the drive to continue in that career after my father's passing so I moved to the beach and started a yacht charter business. We currently own a 75' Princess and operate a 60' Neptunus. We ordered the 31' Sportsman in July 2022 and it finally arrived in March 2023. We strive to add a family fun fishing and adventure experience that will go with our yacht charter service!
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Federally Permitted 31’ Sportsman

60% (5) 1 - 12 People 5 - 10 Hours From $1,250
2023 31' Sportsman - Fish and Fun Destin
2023 31' Sportsman - Fish and Fun Destin
2023 31' Sportsman - Fish and Fun Destin
2023 31' Sportsman - Fish and Fun Destin
2023 31' Sportsman - Fish and Fun Destin
2023 31' Sportsman - Fish and Fun Destin
2023 31' Sportsman - Fish and Fun Destin
2023 31' Sportsman - Fish and Fun Destin
2023 31' Sportsman - Fish and Fun Destin
2023 31' Sportsman - Fish and Fun Destin
2023 31' Sportsman - Fish and Fun Destin
2023 31' Sportsman - Fish and Fun Destin
2023 31' Sportsman - Fish and Fun Destin
2023 31' Sportsman - Fish and Fun Destin
2023 31' Sportsman - Fish and Fun Destin
2023 31' Sportsman - Fish and Fun Destin
2023 31' Sportsman - Fish and Fun Destin

About Your Trip

Water Type

Deep Sea, Nearshore

Skill Levels

Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced

Weather

You won’t lose your deposit if the trip is canceled due to weather

If you’re ready to get hooked on fishing in Destin, book a trip with Destin’s Premier Fishing Experience on the newest and nicest boat in the fleet. Our NEW guide for this year is Captain Blake, which means you’ll tap into 20 years of angling experience on the Emerald Coast and is highly respected in the local fishing community!! These waters are home to Sharks, Mingos, Amberjack, Bluefish, Black Drum, Black Grouper, Red Grouper, King...

About Your Trip

If you’re ready to get hooked on fishing in Destin, book a trip with Destin’s Premier Fishing Experience on the newest and nicest boat in the fleet. Our NEW guide for this year is Captain Blake, which means you’ll tap into 20 years of angling experience on the Emerald Coast and is highly respected in the local fishing community!!

These waters are home to Sharks, Mingos, Amberjack, Bluefish, Black Drum, Black Grouper, Red Grouper, King
Mackerel (Kingfish), Pompano, Lane Snapper, Mangrove Snapper, Red Snapper, Dolphin (Mahi Mahi), and more, depending on the season. On these trips, it’s common to troll and bottom fish using light tackle.

Trips with Destin’s Premier Fishing Experience are fun for all ages, so go ahead and bring the whole family along! Be sure to ask if child-sized life vests are available, otherwise, you should bring your own. Snacks are never a bad idea so that nobody gets grumpy on an empty stomach!

Capt. Blake will bring you aboard a 2023 31’ Sportsman center console with room for 6 passengers. It comes with all the essentials. There’s a toilet on board for your convenience. Rods, reels, and tackle are covered by the charter, along with lures. Live bait is on offer, but it’s good to ask about this so you know if you’ll be catching it yourself.

There’s no need to buy a fishing license, just show up ready for a good time! Be mindful that some species may have special rules or limited seasons. Your captain will help you follow regulations while you fish.

Don’t forget to bring sunblock (non-spray), and sunglasses. Water is included, free of charge. Alcohol is allowed in moderation, so long as you avoid hard liquor as well as glass bottles.

Give yourself something to look forward to and book a trip with Destin’s Premier Fishing Experience!
Amenities

Water Type

Deep Sea, Nearshore

Skill Levels

Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced

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.

Music

You can play your own bluetooth music.

Boat Restroom

This boat has a restroom.

Live Bait

Live bait is provided for an additional fee.

Weather

You won’t lose your deposit if the trip is canceled due to weather

Kid Friendly

This trip can cater to kids.

Flexible Cancelation

This trip can be canceled for a refund up to 14 days before the trip.

Disability Friendly

This trip is not suited for those with disabilities.

Lunch

Please provide your own food / snacks.

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About Your Boat

Boat photo for Federally Permitted 31’ Sportsman
Boat photo for Federally Permitted 31’ Sportsman
Boat photo for Federally Permitted 31’ Sportsman
Boat photo for Federally Permitted 31’ Sportsman
Boat photo for Federally Permitted 31’ Sportsman
Boat photo for Federally Permitted 31’ Sportsman
Boat photo for Federally Permitted 31’ Sportsman
Boat photo for Federally Permitted 31’ Sportsman
Boat photo for Federally Permitted 31’ Sportsman
Boat photo for Federally Permitted 31’ Sportsman
Boat photo for Federally Permitted 31’ Sportsman
Boat photo for Federally Permitted 31’ Sportsman
Boat photo for Federally Permitted 31’ Sportsman
Boat Type
Center Console
Boat Manufacturer
Sportsman
Year Built
2023
Boat Length
31'

About Your Boat

Boat Type
Center Console
Boat Manufacturer
Sportsman
Year Built
2023
Boat Length
31'
Engine Manufacturer
Yamaha
Total Horsepower
600
Number of Engines
2
Additional Amenities
Toilet, Fishfinder, 2x Live Bait Wells, Multimedia System, Radar, GPS, Bed, Ice Box, Cooler
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Recent Reviews of Fish and Fun Destin

4.0
based on 5 reviews

Dawson

Verified Review

The guide blake was great. We had a 5 hour tour planned and a little rain delayed our start time 30 minutes. We arrived to the harbor at 7:30 like Blake instructed, loaded up and then had to fill the boat with fuel. By the time we got on the open water it was past 8:00 am and we fished no more than an hour. Between drive time and the captain trying to fix the...

Dawson

Verified Review

The guide blake was great. We had a 5 hour tour planned and a little rain delayed our start time 30 minutes. We arrived to the harbor at 7:30 like Blake instructed, loaded up and then had to fill the boat with fuel. By the time we got on the open water it was past 8:00 am and we fished no more than an hour. Between drive time and the captain trying to fix the motor majority of the time it wasn’t worth the price we paid.
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Response from Captain Experiences:
Hey Dawson, thanks for your review. We’re glad to hear Blake was great, but we’re sorry the trip didn’t live up to expectations. Delays with fueling and issues with the motor are definitely frustrating, especially when they cut into fishing time. We appreciate your feedback and have reached out with a discount. We’d love the chance to give you a better experience next time.

Response from Captain Experiences:

Hey Dawson, thanks for your review. We’re glad to hear Blake was great, but we’re sorry the trip didn’t live up to expectations. Delays with fueling and issues with the motor are definitely frustrating, especially when they cut into fishing time.

We appreciate your feedback and have reached out with a discount. We’d love the chance to give you a better experience next time.
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Thomas

Verified Review

The trip was initially planned with Ryan but change to Captain Blake. He was phenomenal. Helpful though all. Knew where the fish were.

Thomas

Verified Review

The trip was initially planned with Ryan but change to Captain Blake. He was phenomenal. Helpful though all. Knew where the fish were.
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Caleb

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Very fun guide, made sure we caught fish!

Caleb

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Very fun guide, made sure we caught fish!
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Mark

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Trip was with Blake, who couldn't have been a better captain or person...put us on some fish. However, a few things I feel I should point out to make a better experience. The boat was not fully prepared for our trip, eating into time.
Just before arriving at marina, Captain Blake told us he was running a little late as discovered boat needed to be fueled up. Needed to stop again on...

Mark

Verified Review

Trip was with Blake, who couldn't have been a better captain or person...put us on some fish. However, a few things I feel I should point out to make a better experience. The boat was not fully prepared for our trip, eating into time.
Just before arriving at marina, Captain Blake told us he was running a little late as discovered boat needed to be fueled up. Needed to stop again on
way out to pick up some frozen bait as hadn't done before we arrived. Spent a considerable amount of timeD on way out catching live bait. These were all not particularly problematic, but discovering that we only had 2 waters, a coke, and a beer for 5 people was real issue on a hot day. Seemed these were leftover from a prior trip. None of rods were rigged before we left, so had to be rigged on the water. Again, Blake was great, and we would definitely fish with him again, but more needs to be done to prep for future trips in my opinion.
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Response from Captain Experiences:
Hi Mark, thank you for this feedback. Catptain Blake made sure to add back any lost time on the end of your trip, but I apologize for the inconvienence and frustration. We always recommend bringing along your own snacks and drinks on trips, or coordinating with the Captain ahead of time. We will pass along this feedback to Captain Blake and hope we can get y'all out again on the water with him soon!

Response from Captain Experiences:

Hi Mark, thank you for this feedback. Catptain Blake made sure to add back any lost time on the end of your trip, but I apologize for the inconvienence and frustration. We always recommend bringing along your own snacks and drinks on trips, or coordinating with the Captain ahead of time. We will pass along this feedback to Captain Blake and hope we can get y'all out again on the water with him soon!
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William

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We fished with Capt'n Blake on the 32 Sportsman. Blake was friendly, energetic and most of all, he was determined to put us on the fish. My 13 year old son and his friend were with us, and Blake was extremely attentive and helpful with the youth anglers. I would highly recommend Capt'n Blake, and Captain Experiences, and I would book this same exact trip again if given the opportunity. Tight

William

Verified Review

We fished with Capt'n Blake on the 32 Sportsman. Blake was friendly, energetic and most of all, he was determined to put us on the fish. My 13 year old son and his friend were with us, and Blake was extremely attentive and helpful with the youth anglers. I would highly recommend Capt'n Blake, and Captain Experiences, and I would book this same exact trip again if given the opportunity. Tight
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Response from Ryan:
Thank you, William!

Response from Ryan:

Thank you, William!
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Potential Target Species

Color-coded seasonality below is based on .
January February March April May June July August September October November December
Amberjack
Good
Good
Good
Good
Great
Great
Great
Great
Great
Good
Good
Good
Blacktip Shark
Good
Good
Good
Great
Great
Great
Great
Great
Great
Great
Good
Good
Cobia
Good
Good
Great
Great
Great
Good
Good
Good
Good
Good
Great
Good
Gag Grouper
Not Ideal
Not Ideal
Not Ideal
Not Ideal
Good
Good
Good
Good
Good
Good
Good
Not Ideal
Jack Crevalle
Good
Good
Good
Good
Great
Great
Good
Good
Good
Great
Good
Good
Kingfish
Good
Good
Great
Great
Great
Good
Good
Good
Not Ideal
Not Ideal
Good
Good
Mahi Mahi
Great
Great
Great
Great
Great
Great
Great
Good
Good
Good
Great
Great
Red Snapper
Good
Good
Good
Great
Great
Good
Good
Good
Good
Great
Good
Good
Scamp Grouper
Good
Good
Good
Great
Great
Great
Great
Good
Good
Great
Good
Good
Spanish Mackerel
Not Ideal
Not Ideal
Not Ideal
Good
Good
Great
Great
Great
Great
Good
Good
Not Ideal
Triggerfish
Good
Good
Good
Good
Great
Good
Good
Good
Good
Good
Good
Good
Vermillion Snapper
Good
Good
Good
Great
Great
Great
Great
Great
Great
Great
Good
Good
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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
Jigging
Light Tackle Fishing
Live Bait Fishing
Trolling

Types of Fishing

Deep Sea
Nearshore

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Federally Permitted 31’ Sportsman
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Destin, Florida
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Destin, Florida
Federally Permitted 31’ Sportsman
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