Damn Good Blue Marlin Fishing Charters In Destin

Our Damn Good Guides currently offer 14 blue marlin trips in Destin, and the most popular trips in the area are SPRINGOvernight Private 64' Charter guided by Tony, Fall Nearshore/Offshore Special guided by Matthew, and Rodeo Fishing Trip guided by Matthew.

Our guides in Destin are rated a 5 out of 5 based on 5944 verified reviews on Captain Experiences.

All guides on Captain Experiences are vetted by our team. You can access their reviews, click through trip photos, read bios to get to know them, and preview trip details like species, techniques, group sizes, boat specs and more.

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Deep Sea fishing is the most popular type of fishing for blue marlin in Destin as well as deep sea fishing.

The most common fishing techniques in Destin are artificial lure fishing, bottom fishing, and drift fishing but heavy tackle fishing and jigging are popular as well.

Prices for blue marlin in Destin can range anywhere from about $2,400 to $9,200, but the average price for a half day trip for blue marlin in Destin is $1,800. The average price for a full day trip for blue marlin in Destin is $5,647.

Hiring a guide provides a number of benefits and many choose to book a fishing guide for a combination of experience, local knowledge, convenience, and cost-effectiveness.

Working with experienced fishing guides who know the best local spots and techniques can dramatically increase your odds of a great day. Having someone who is on the water every day and knows the area like the back of their hand is going to give you the best chances of success.

Booking a guide is also more cost effective, especially if you only get out a handful of times per year. When you consider all of the costs you would incur on your own such as the price of a boat, maintenance, insurance, gas, high-quality gear and tackle, repairs, and more, you’ll find that DIY is sometimes not worth the expense.

Even if you’ve got a great setup already in your home waters, booking a guide also provides a great opportunity to experience new techniques, new locations, or even a chance at a new target species to knock off the bucket list.

The most popular season for blue marlin fishing in Destin is summer, and most anglers book their trips 33 days in advance.

See here for more information on fishing licenses in Destin, bag limits for target species, and fishing season regulations in Destin. When in doubt, your fishing guide will always know the right rules and regulations in Destin.