About Your Guide

Brad Simons

Independent Guide

Born and raised in Massachusetts, Capt. Brad first started working as a Captain over 30 years ago, running a 55’ Holton out of Key Largo, and spending the spring months on the Yucatan Peninsula. After being at the helm of several private and corporate-owned charters, Brad decided to go independent and started his own carter company in 2002.

The Southpaw crew specializes in light tackle live bait fishing, trolling, kite fishing, bottom, and wreck fishing for a variety of pelagics and resident game fish inhabiting the area. Those include Billfish, Tuna, Mahi Mahi, Kingfish, Snapper, Grouper and many others.

About Your Guide

Brad Simons

Independent Guide

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Inshore And Nearshore Fishing Charter

NEW Destin, FL 1 - 4 People 4 Hours From $1,000

Jack Crevalle Fishing in Destin, Florida

About Your Trip

Water Type

Inshore, Nearshore

Skill Levels

Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced

Weather

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

About Your Trip

Fishing trip in the destin bay and near coast (weather permitting). Target species for inshore are Redfish, Speckled trout, Black drum, Spanish mackerel, Sheepshead , and mangrove snapper depending on time of year. This type of fishing will be mainly live bait near the docks and homes of Destin with plenty to see.

For gulf fishing target species are Red snapper, grouper, Amberjack, false albacore, kingfish, and other reef fish depending on time of year. This type of fishing is mainly bottom fishing or trolling. Enjoy the views of the skyline from the gulf with the occasional dolphins.

Waters, Gatorades, and Sodas are provided. Please be sure to pack food and snacks. It may also be smart to bring towels and sunscreen.

Amenities

Water Type

Inshore, 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.

Live Bait

Live bait is included for this trip.

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.

Boat Restroom

No, this boat does not have a bathroom on board.

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 Inshore and Nearshore Fishing Charter

Boat Type: Bay Boat
Boat Manufacturer: Blackjack
Year Built: 2018
Boat Length: 25'

About Your Boat

Boat Type: Bay Boat
Boat Manufacturer: Blackjack
Year Built: 2018
Boat Length: 25'
Engine Manufacturer: Yamaha
Total Horsepower: 300
Number of Engines: 1
Additional Amenities: Twin Powerpole, trolling motor, cooler, and water/assorted soft drinks.

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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
Black Drum	Good	Good	Good	Great	Great	Great	Good	Good	Good	Good	Good	Good
Bonito	Good	Good	Good	Good	Great	Great	Great	Great	Good	Good	Good	Good
False Albacore	Not Ideal	Not Ideal	Not Ideal	Good	Great	Great	Great	Good	Good	Good	Not Ideal	Not Ideal
Flounder	Good	Good	Good	Good	Great	Great	Great	Great	Good	Good	Good	Good
Grunt	Good	Good	Great	Great	Great	Great	Great	Great	Great	Great	Good	Good
Jack Crevalle	Good	Good	Good	Good	Great	Great	Great	Great	Good	Good	Good	Good
Kingfish	Great	Great	Great	Good	Good	Good	Good	Good	Good	Good	Good	Great
Red Snapper	Good	Good	Good	Great	Great	Great	Great	Great	Great	Great	Good	Good
Redfish	Good	Good	Good	Good	Good	Good	Good	Great	Great	Great	Great	Good
Sheepshead	Good	Good	Good	Good	Good	Good	Good	Good	Good	Good	Good	Good
Spanish Mackerel	Not Ideal	Not Ideal	Not Ideal	Good	Good	Great	Great	Great	Great	Good	Good	Not Ideal
Speckled Trout	Good	Good	Good	Great	Great	Great	Good	Good	Great	Great	Good	Good
Vermillion Snapper	Good	Good	Good	Good	Good	Good	Good	Good	Good	Good	Good	Good