Damn Good Speckled Trout Fishing Charters In Destin

Get out there and experience the fun of family fishing in The World's Luckiest Fishing Village with Captain Cliff! He's been fishing here for over 35 years, and is an expert when it comes to putting you on the fish. On this trip, you'll target a variety of classic Florida reef species, including White, Black, and Vermilion Snapper, Almaco Jack, Red Snapper and Triggerfish (in season), and more! We also troll for a variety of schooling fish such as Mackerel and Bonito. These species are a blast to catch, and great to eat as well. Whether you're looking to fill your cooler, catch a personal best, or both, this trip has something for everyone. Captain Cliff is also great at teaching novices how to get hooked up for the first time, so there's no experience required on this adventure. We can troll or bottom-fish depending on your preference, and length of the trip. Feel free to stay out on deck watching the rods, or relax in the comfortable cabin until a fish is on. You'll be enjoying the breeze aboard Captain Cliff's 48' Pacemaker sportfisher. She's a beautiful vessel, and features an air-conditioned cabin, microwave, bed, and restrooms, so your trip will be as comfy as it is exciting! She's also powered by two Cummins engines to get you out there in a hurry. Captain Cliff will supply everything you need for a great trip, including rods, reels, and tackle. Live bait is also available for a small additional cost. All you need to remember is proper clothing, sun protection, some drinks and snacks, and a cooler for your keepers! Read More

Join Robbie for an epic day of surf fishing on the beautiful beaches of Destin, FL! On this trip, you'll be able to relax on the beach while waiting for your rods to bend on big Redfish, Trout, and a ton of other inshore species. Surf fishing is a great way to enjoy some family time and soak up some sun while also hooking into some big fish! Robbie's land-based fishing charters are really fun for the entire family! It’s so easy and fun that even kids can do it. Robbie will provide the necessary tackle and bait, so you'll be all set for a great trip. All you'll need to bring are your favorite snacks, drinks, and your personal belongings, and Robbie will take care of the rest! Read More

This is an inshore trip primarily targeting Redfish and Trout. Recommended for two persons due to active casting of a variety of spoons, jigs and live baits. Read More

Located along a 26-mile stretch of Northwest Florida’s famed Emerald Coast, Santa Rosa Beach is just one of the 16 distinct beach neighborhoods in South Walton County, each with its own traditions, charm and visual style. The community of Santa Rosa Beach offers luxury beach houses, upscale dining, and the unique artist colony known as Gulf Place. Santa Rosa Beach provides several entrances to Point Washington State Forest, a 15,000-acre preserve with more than 10 natural communities. In fact, all of South Walton is renowned for natural scenic beauty, turquoise waters and sugar sand beaches. Read More

Hop on board with Captain Jordan and prepare for a spectacular fishing experience in the "World's Luckiest Fishing Village"! The inshore and nearshore waters around Destin are a great spot to catch some sought-after fish without going too far from the dock. On this 5 to 8-hour trip, Captain Jordan will take you to the inshore waters of Choctawhatchee Bay or venture into the nearshore Gulf waters where you can expect to target a huge selection of fish. Amberjack, Blacktip Shark, Cobia, Gag Grouper, King Mackerel, Mahi Mahi, Red Grouper, Red Snapper, Redfish, Speckled Trout, Tarpon, and Triggerfish are all in these waters. To target these fish, you'll be using a variety of techniques such as light tackle, heavy tackle, bottom fishing and trolling. Just let Captain Jordan know which fish you want to catch and he'll get you set up with the best method! Captain Jordan fishes aboard a 22’ Cape Horn center console with a capacity for six people. Powered by a 225 HP Honda engine, this vessel will have no problem getting you out on the beautiful Destin waters. The vessel is complete with all the necessities: GPS, Fishfinder, and a Live Bait Well. Captain Jordan will provide all rods, reels, and tackle. All you need to bring is sunscreen and any food, drinks and motion sickness aid you might need. This "World's Luckiest Fishing Village" excursion can host up to 6 people, so grab some friends and book your trip today! Read More

Take your young ones out on the water for a 2-hour fishing charter with Captain Trey. This trip is perfect for kids ages 4-17, and Captain Trey is not only great with kids but also loves introducing youngsters to the sport! On this trip, you will explore the inshore waters around Santa Rosa Beach. Captain Trey has a bunch of honey holes in this area where the fish are always biting and he will try to maximize the most amount of action by taking you guys to them! This trip is catch and release only, but there will be a lot of it going on... catching and releasing I mean! Captain Trey will have all the rods, reels, tackle, bait, and licenses you could possibly need for your adventure. All you need to bring is your sun protection and your kids to the dock and Capt. Trey will get to work making memories that will last a lifetime! Read More

Arrive 15 minutes early for instruction. We’ll leave out of Black Creek Lodge and target reds and black drum. Start fishing out of my back yard in less than 10 minutes from boarding. We’ll be using cut baits and/, depending on groups skill level and size, artificial subsurface and topwater hardbaits. For artificials, I do not recommend groups larger than 4. If one/more of group cannot safely and accurately cast, everyone will be using cut baits. Time starts at 3:30 pm. Read More

Climb aboard with Captain Joshua for an amazing day filled with activities! Choctawhatchee Bay is the do-it-all spot for fishing, snorkeling, dolphin watching and more. You can even venture over to Crab Island, a beautiful turquoise shallow water flat where you can wade around and socialize with other boats! On this 3 to 5-hour trip, Captain Joshua will bring you out into the Choctawhatchee Bay where you can wander around with snorkeling equipment and fishing poles ready to go. All you'll need is classic light tackle to target some Black Drum, Bluefish, Flounder, Red Snapper, Redfish, Sheepshead, Spanish Mackerel, Speckled Trout, and Tarpon. Growing up on the Choctawhatchee Bay, Captain Joshua is sure to get you some bites! Captain Joshua runs a 22’ Century center console with a capacity for 4 people. Equipped with a 225 HP Yamaha engine, it'll take you between fishing and snorkeling spots with no problem! This do-it-all vessel is complete with GPS, Fishfinder, a Live Bait Well, a Wireless Trolling Motor, and an Ice Box to store your catches. Captain Joshua will also clean your catches for you free of charge. Captain Joshua will provide all rods, reels, tackle, live bait and snorkeling equipment. You're recommended to bring a swimsuit, sunglasses, sunscreen, and any food and drinks you might want out on the water. These sunny trips can host up to 4 people, so make sure to bring some good company! Read More

Fish anything inshore, from the sporty Trout & Redfish to mangrove snapper, flounder, & black drum, or head towards the Gulf's coast and fish for various types of surffish depending on the season. Bottom fishing is also available for different snapper species depending on the seasons. Inshore or near shore, we would love to get you out there! * Capt. Jake takes every effort to make your trip a success, bringing you to his best spots, using quality bait & tackle. As with all fishing, we offer no guarantees Read More

If you're looking to enjoy the best inshore fishing that Destin, FL has to offer, then this trip is your ticket! Get out there with Captain Joey and spend the day going after a wide range of popular species, including Black Drum, Jacks, Mackerel, Sheepshead, Flounder, Snappers, and more. These classic Florida gamefish offer a little bit of everything—hard fighting, delicious eating, and amazing pictures! Captain Joey has a ton of experience catching prizewinners, and he will do everything he can to put you on the fish and give you the best possible chance to catch a champion. You'll be spending the day aboard his beautiful 24' Skeeter center console, powered by a 300-HP Yamaha outboard. This fast and versatile boat is perfect for fishing the different conditions you'll see in these waters, and can easily handle waters out to 10 miles. Captain Joey will provide everything you need for a perfect day on the water, including rods, reels, bait, and tackle. His goal is for everyone to have a blast and to catch a bunch of fish! Remember to bring proper clothing, a hat, and sunscreen. Read More

Head out with Captain Cory for fishing at its best, Destin is known as "The World’s Luckiest Fishing Village"! You will be fishing on a 26' Crevalle Open, powered by a 350 4-stroke Mercury outboard. This vessel also features state of the art electronics. You never know what you’ll catch in the Gulf of Mexico! King Mackerel, Red Snapper, Cobia, Amberjack, Grouper, Tuna sharks and more. Captain Cory will guide everyone, from the most experienced anglers to family trips. Don’t forget to bring the kids! Cory also provides licenses, bait, tackle, water, and ice. Things that you want to bring include towels, camera, hat, sunglasses, sunblock, snacks, drinks, a small cooler, and your favorite music playlist! Read More

Join Captain Seth on this picture-perfect fishing adventure in the calm waters of Choctawhatchee Bay and the nearshore waters of the Gulf of Mexico. Whatever you want to catch, Captain Seth can put you on it, whether that means targeting Redfish and Speckled Trout with light spinning tackle over grass flats and oyster bars, or hunting Snappers and Groupers around docks, bridges, jetties, and the nearshore reefs. Depending on the time of year, you can expect to catch Mangrove Snapper, Sheepshead, Blue Fish, Ladyfish, Jack Crevalle, and Black Drum as well. On a longer trip, you can also choose to go further off and troll for speedy fish such as Mackerel, Mahi, and even Wahoo! Most of the time, you'll be throwing live baits, but Seth can easily accommodate more experienced anglers who want to try their skill on artificials. You'll be fishing from the deck of Captain Seth's 22' Ranger bay boat, a super-popular boat that's ideal for fishing in all kinds of water and weather. She's got a t-top to keep you out of the Florida sun, and a 200-HP Yamaha to get you on the fish fast! Everything you need is provided and comes loaded aboard. All you need to bring is sunscreen, a good pair of polarized sunglasses, non-marking shoes or flip-flops and a camera. A clean cooler with ice is provided on the boat, so feel free to bring your beverages and food of choice. No glass, please. A cooler to put your catch in at the end of the trip is also recommended! Read More