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Half Day Trip - 44' Custom

100% (17)
44 ft 1 - 6 People $$$
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Deep Sea, Nearshore Fishing Charter in Destin

Offshore Blitz: Half-Day Dash

100% (3)
27 ft 1 - 6 People $$
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Deep Sea, Nearshore Fishing Charter in Destin

Destin Fishing To The Fullest

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25 ft 1 - 6 People $$$
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Deep Sea Fishing Charter in Destin

Offshore Discovery: Fishing Intro

100% (2)
40 ft 1 - 6 People $$$
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Deep Sea Fishing Charter in Destin

Live Action Trolling Trip

100% (5)
26 ft 1 - 6 People $$
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Deep Sea Fishing Charter in Destin

Destin Trolling And Bottom Fishing

100% (3)
47 ft 1 - 6 People $$$

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trip description for Destin Deep Sea Adventure 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

Deep Sea Fishing Charter in Destin

Destin Deep Sea Adventure

100% (4)
48 ft 1 - 6 People $$$
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trip description for Summer Destin Gulf Trip - 36’ Tiara in Destin

Captain Jason caters to your fishing needs whether it’s for your, family, friends or business. First-time anglers and experienced anglers so come one come all, and let Captain Jason create your next fishing adventure! His sturdy vessel can carry up to 6 people for your private charter. Captain Jason offers a variety of charters including deep sea, trolling, and bottom fishing. The Gulf of Mexico offers many species of fish. Whether you're bottom fishing for Red Snapper, Grouper, Trigger, or Amberjack, or trolling for King Mackerel and Wahoo, or even sightfishing for Cobia, the Gulf has it all! You'll be fishing aboard a beautiful 36 foot Tiara Motor Yacht with all the amenities. The cabin offers a TV, DVD player, and stereo system with an aux plug-in (so you can blast your favorite tunes!). The cabin is fully air-conditioned along with a full bathroom/shower and a fully furnished State Room. The interior is very comfortable with plenty of seating. She is also equipped with all the latest safety equipment. Captain Jason's mission is to ensure a first-class fishing experience and keep you coming back to beautiful Destin, Florida. The boat is fully equipped with everything you'll need. The only thing you need to bring is food, drinks, sunscreen and plenty of energy. Captain Jason and his crew look forward to fishing with you! Read More

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Summer Destin Gulf Trip - 36’ Tiara

86% (7)
36 ft 1 - 6 People $$$
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trip description for Deep Sea Dash: Half-Day Fishing in Destin

Climb aboard with Captain Trey for an exciting half-day adventure exploring the nearshore and close offshore waters around Destin FL! This 6-hour half-day trip is a family fun trip. There are plenty of species to fish for, depending on the time of year. Hit the bottom for deep water species like Snapper, to pelagic species such as Sharks, Kingfish, and Bonito. Captain Trey's goal is to keep you in the action, whatever is biting on the day of your trip. Everything you reel in is yours—if you want to keep it (and it's in season)—and Captain Trey will happily clean any keepers for you. You'll be fishing aboard a luxurious 53’ G&S sportfish that can accommodate up to 15 anglers. Powered by twin Cummins engines for a whopping 1340 HP, she'll get you to the prime fishing hotspots in a hurry! This well-equipped vessel comes with all the necessities, including GPS, the latest sonar and fishfinding technology, a live well for bait, an icebox to store your catches, and of course, a solid fighting chair. It also boasts comfortable amenities such as A/C, a multimedia system, a microwave, and a comfortable bathroom onboard as well. Captain Trey will provide all rods, reels, tackle, and fishing licenses. All you need to bring is sunglasses, sunscreen, and any snacks or drinks you might need. Join Captain Trey for a Destin fishing adventure like you've never seen! Read More

Deep Sea, Nearshore Fishing Charter in Destin

Deep Sea Dash: Half-Day Fishing

100% (4)
53 ft 1 - 24 People $$$
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trip description for Destin Nearshore Run in Destin

Hop on board with Captain Robbie and prepare for an action-packed day of fishing the Florida Panhandle! Destin fishing is world famous for a reason, and the inshore and nearshore Destin waters are perfect for chasing some exciting catches not too far from the dock. On this 4 to 6-hour trip, Captain Robbie will take you through the inshore flats and offshore waters of Destin where you can target a huge selection of fish including Amberjack, Blacktip Shark, Cobia, Florida Pompano, Flounder, Gag Grouper, King Mackerel, Mahi Mahi, Mangrove Snapper, Red Snapper, Redfish, and Speckled Trout. To target these fish, you'll be using a variety of techniques such as light tackle, heavy tackle, bottom fishing, trolling and jigging. Whichever type of fish you want to catch, Captain Robert will get you set up with the best method! You’ll be fishing aboard a 21' Cape Horn center console with a 250 HP Yamaha engine and enough seating to accommodate up to 4 passengers comfortably. This vessel is equipped with GPS, a Fishfinder, a Flybridge, a Live Bait Well, and an ice box to store your catches. Captain Robbie will happily clean any keepers for no additional cost! Captain Robert will provide all rods, reels, tackle and live bait. All you need to bring is sunscreen and any food or drinks you might need. Climb aboard with Captain Robbie! Read More

Inshore, Nearshore Fishing Charter in Destin

Destin Nearshore Run

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21 ft 1 - 4 People $$
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trip description for Destin Offshore Grocery Run in Destin

Launch with Captain Bobby for a 4-5 hour adventure for some to take home some delicious fish and fill the freezer with some rod bending action. Captain Bobby's boat is one of the nicest and newest Center Consoles in the Destin fishing fleet equipped with a Sea Keeper for enhanced stability on your way out and while you're out there. This incredible device provides a gyroscope effect to eliminate the effect of the chop out on the ocean! This Sea Keeper will be put to good use for you too: After you get settled in and Captain Bobby will crank up his twin 300 Yamahas, you will motor out 40 min to an hour out to get to the fishing grounds. Once out there, Captain Bobby will help you hone in on one species. Everything will be provided for you aboard his boat, if you'd like to save some time you can buy your live bait on your way out from the dock for around 60$. This will give you some extra fishing time so you won't have to catch it while your out there. This is the perfect trip for getting dinner, a kids trip, or to do catch and release. Read More

Deep Sea, Nearshore Fishing Charter in Destin

Destin Offshore Grocery Run

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31 ft 1 - 6 People $$
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trip description for Relaxing Offshore Special in Destin

Spend the perfect amount of time out on the water on this 6 hour trip with Captain Zach aboard a spacious and luxurious 42 ft sportfish! These 6-hour trips are usually combination trips: Captain Zach will spend some time bottom fishing for red snapper, triggerfish, and other assorted reef fish, and spend the 2nd half of your trip trolling for king mackerel, Spanish mackerel, wahoo, and other assorted pelagic fish Captain Zach and his crew strive to make sure that every passenger gets more than enough personal attention and assistance for an enjoyable saltwater fishing experience for the whole family including the kids. All bait, tackle, ice, license and permits rods and reels. As a general rule, Captain Zach will stop on your way out and catch live bait almost every day, if you decide you do not want to spend the time to catch bait there is a live bait boat that offers fresh live bait (when available) (not included in the base price of trips) There will be a professional mate working with you on the back deck throughout the day, helping you with knot tying, de-hooking, and icing the fish as they are caught.  Once back to the docks your mate will hang your fish for photos, then clean, bag, and ice your fish. Read More

Deep Sea Fishing Charter in Destin

Relaxing Offshore Special

100% (4)
42 ft 1 - 6 People $$$
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Everything to Know About Booking a Destin trolling charter

What are the best trolling charters in Destin?

Our Damn Good Guides currently offer 136 trolling trips in Destin, and the most popular trips in the area are Half Day Trip - 44' Custom guided by Harold, Offshore Blitz: Half-Day Dash guided by Jake, and Destin Fishing to the Fullest guided by Dennis.

Our guides in Destin are rated a 4.91 out of 5 based on 2568 verified reviews on Captain Experiences.

All guides on Captain Experiences are licensed, insured, and 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.

Other popular cities nearby for booking a Trolling charter include Fort Walton Beach, Shalimar and Niceville.

Looking for kid friendly trolling guides / fishing lessons in Destin? Check out our beginner and family friendly trolling guides in Destin.

What types of trolling charters are common in Destin?

Deep Sea fishing is the most popular for trolling in Destin as well as nearshore fishing, inshore fishing, and flats fishing.

The most commonly sought after species for trolling in Destin are: 1. red snapper, 2. kingfish, 3. spanish mackerel, and 4. mahi mahi.

How much do Destin trolling fishing charters cost?

for trolling in Destin prices can range anywhere from about $875 to $6,996, but the average price for a half day trip for trolling in Destin is $1,741. The average price for a full day trip for trolling in Destin is $4,183.

What month is best for on a trolling charter in Destin?

The most popular season to go on a trolling charter in Destin is summer, and most anglers book their trips 18 days in advance.

Do I need a Destin fishing license and what are the bag limits in Destin?

You’re in luck! Our fishing tours in Destin don’t require you to purchase a fishing license – your group is covered by your boat’s captain. See here for more information on bag limits and fishing season regulations in Destin.

Recent Reviews of Captain Experiences

  • ★★★★★
    Five of us did the 8 hour trolling and bottom fishing on the Special K. It was an amazing experience from start to finish and we caught a barrel of fish including vermilion snapper, triggerfish, grouper and an Atlantic bluefish. We caught and released several out of season fish as well. Captian Kyle and Mate Danny are super friendly, helpful, knowledgeable and made the trip an outstanding one. We were all first timers and they made us look and feel like seasoned pros.

    Michael E. with Kyle L. of Destin, Florida

  • ★★★★★
    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 M. with Christian D. of Destin, Florida

  • ★★★★★
    Had a wonderful time. Was crazy windy but we made the best of it. Caught about 19 fish between the 5 of us.

    Nikema B. with Jason Y. of Shalimar, Florida

  • ★★★★★
    Great time fishing with Kyle and Danny! Both were fabulous in making sure we caught plenty of fish and that the kids (and adults) had a lot of fun. Highly recommend.

    Adam T. with Kyle L. of Destin, Florida

  • ★★★★★
    Judah and his crew were amazing. We slaughtered 60 red snapper in 4 hours. We also reeled in 2 sandbar sharks. Judah was steering excellently and the crew worked their tails off to make sure we could immediately recast after reeling in a catch. The custom boat was also a great touch with a nice rearfacing bench for resting from catching so many fish. Definitely book these folks

    Samuel E. with Judah B. of Destin, Florida

  • ★★★★★
    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 lines!

    William A. with Ryan H. of Destin, Florida

  • ★★★★★
    Highly Recommend!! Great experience for us with Captain and Mate Danny. They got us on fish the whole trip and there was never a time when one of our group wasn’t yelling fish on and sometimes with multiple fish on. Mate Danny was a legit machine preparing the rugs, removing fish and baiting hooks. Our fishing group of 3 was able to have a great Fish Taco Tuesday with our house group of 16 with all the fillets that they prepared for us. A fantastic experience for my teenage boys and myself. This crew left an everlasting experience with our family. And the fish tacos I prepared were almost as close to legendary as the fishing trip. FISH ON!

    Greg M. with Kyle L. of Destin, Florida

  • ★★★★★
    We had an awesome fishing trip with Captain Richie and Mikey! It was our first deep sea fishing experience and one to remember!

    Molly P. with Richie R. of Destin, Florida

  • ★★★★★
    My buddy and I had an awesome time! Captain Alex is a super great dude. He put us on some great fish and we limited out. Definitely going to be coming back to him next time we’re in Destin. One of the best charter experiences I’ve had.

    Cole S. with Alex S. of Destin, Florida

  • ★★★★★
    Corey was very professional funny and accommodating! Whole experience was very organized.

    Holly C. with Corey M. of Pensacola Beach, Florida

  • ★★★★★
    We were set up to go out with Joey, but there was a last minute change to Captain Taylor. He was a very knowledgeable and patient guide and was great with the kids. Weather was cool and cloudy to start, but he eventually put us on some fish and was a great family experience. It was a catch and release trip which was slightly disappointing but hey, still had a blast. Would definitely book again, hope to return for an offshore experience soon!! Thank you Captain Taylor!!!

    Matthew L. with Joey S. of Fort Walton Beach, Florida

  • ★★★★★
    Great experience with Captain Alex. We had a blast!

    Laura E. with Dennis M. of Destin, Florida

  • ★★★★★
    Captain Wayne was great. First place we stopped, three of the four of us had bites on our 1st cast. Two reeled in fish within 3 minutes.

    Larry B. with Wayne A. of Niceville, Florida

  • ★★★★★
    Tons of fun, caught tons of fish!

    Jonah J. with Zachary W. of Destin, Florida

  • ★★★★★
    Amazing day! Captain Alex was great and worked hard to keep us catching fish! Definitely recommend Silver King charters! Hope to make it down summer fishing soon!

    Jessie W. with Alex H. of Destin, Florida

  • ★★★★★
    Captain Zach and first mate Jason were amazing! They made sure to get my 7 year old son his first deep sea catch! They knew exactly where to go to find the big boy fish. It took less than a minute to snag a 40lber right off the bat. We were catching fish all day...it was awesome! Can't wait to visit them again! Thanks for an awesome day!

    Leo M. with Zachary W. of Destin, Florida

  • ★★★★★
    Great trip! The First Mate, Jason, was really knowledgeable and we did really well.

    William with Zachary W. of Destin, Florida

  • ★★★★★
    Great trip. Tyler and Mickey are fun!! Thanks for a great day!!!

    Michelle T. with Tyler B. of Destin, Florida

  • ★★★★★
    A very disappointing experience today. I understand that it is impossible to guarantee fish, but a professional guide should, at the least, have live bait to fish with. He did attempt to catch some beforehand and during our trip with no success. Should have bought some live bait. Fishing with dried squid and trolling for saltwater catfish doesn’t cut it with me. Yes, I did leave him a nice tip. Hal Land

    Hal L. with Sloan S. of Freeport, Florida

  • ★★★★★
    Great Trip! Couldn’t ask for a better guide. He put us right on the fish.

    Justin T. with Cliff A. of Destin, Florida

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