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Fishing in Destin
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Deep Sea Fishing Charter in Santa Rosa Beach

Into The Deep: Destin Offshore

100% (2) Guided by Nick
31 ft 1 - 6 People From $1,200
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Inshore Fishing Charter in Santa Rosa Beach

Choctawhatchee Back Bay Charter

NEW Guided by Blake
27 ft 1 - 6 People From $700
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Deep Sea Fishing Charter in Santa Rosa Beach

Destin Bluewater Trip

100% (2) Guided by Nick
31 ft 1 - 6 People From $3,500
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Fishing in Destin
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Inshore Fishing Charter in Santa Rosa Beach

Family Special - 22’ TranSport

100% (3) Guided by Trey
22 ft 1 - 6 People From $450
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Fishing in Destin
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Inshore, River, Flats Fishing Charter in Santa Rosa Beach

Fisherman’s Special

100% (3) Guided by Trey
22 ft 1 - 6 People From $600
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Inshore, River, Flats Fishing Charter in Santa Rosa Beach

Santa Rosa Beach Hook-Up

100% (3) Guided by Trey
22 ft 1 - 12 People From $700
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Fishing in Destin
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Deep Sea Fishing Charter near Santa Rosa Beach

All Day Deep Sea Fishing

100% (6) Guided by Trey
53 ft 1 - 24 People From $3,600
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Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin

Deep Sea Fishing Charter near Santa Rosa Beach

Bad-to-the-Bone Full Day Trip

NEW Guided by Justin
34 ft 1 - 6 People From $3,900
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Fishing in Destin
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Deep Sea, Nearshore Fishing Charter near Santa Rosa Beach

Federally Permitted 31’ Sportsman

60% (5) Guided by Ryan
31 ft 1 - 12 People From $1,250
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Fishing in Destin
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Nearshore Fishing Charter near Santa Rosa Beach

Captain’s Choice: Troll + Shark

100% (4) Guided by Katie
34 ft 1 - 6 People From $1,380
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Fishing in Destin
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Inshore, Flats Fishing Charter near Santa Rosa Beach

Kid's Fishing Adventure

89% (9) Guided by Joey
20 ft 1 - 6 People From $375
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Fishing in Destin
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Nearshore Fishing Charter near Santa Rosa Beach

Destin Mixed Bag Trip

100% (5) Guided by Alex
25 ft 1 - 6 People From $1,000
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Everything to Know About Booking a Santa Rosa Beach bottom fishing charter

What are the best bottom fishing charters in Santa Rosa Beach?

The best bottom fishing charters in Santa Rosa Beach are:

Why should I book a bottom fishing charter in Santa Rosa Beach with Captain Experiences?

Our Damn Good Guides currently offer 175 bottom fishing trips in Santa Rosa Beach, and the most popular trips in the area are Fisherman’s Special guided by Trey, Choctawhatchee Back Bay Charter guided by Blake, and Family Special - 22’ TranSport guided by Trey.

Our guides in Santa Rosa Beach are rated a 4.88 out of 5 based on 3806 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.

Looking for kid friendly bottom fishing guides / fishing lessons in Santa Rosa Beach? Check out our beginner and family friendly bottom fishing guides in Santa Rosa Beach.

What types of bottom fishing charters are common in Santa Rosa Beach?

Deep Sea fishing is the most popular type of fishing for bottom fishing in Santa Rosa Beach as well as nearshore fishing, inshore fishing, and jetty fishing.

The most commonly sought after species for bottom fishing in Santa Rosa Beach are: 1. red snapper, 2. kingfish, 3. gag grouper, 4. amberjack, and 5. spanish mackerel.

How much do Santa Rosa Beach bottom fishing charters cost?

Prices for bottom fishing in Santa Rosa Beach can range anywhere from about $995 to $7,342, but the average price for a half day trip for bottom fishing in Santa Rosa Beach is $1,712. The average price for a full day trip for bottom fishing in Santa Rosa Beach is $4,449.

Is booking a fishing guide worth the money?

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.

What month is best for on a bottom fishing charter in Santa Rosa Beach?

The most popular season to go on a bottom fishing charter in Santa Rosa Beach is summer, and most anglers book their trips 17 days in advance.

Do I need a Santa Rosa Beach fishing license and what are the bag limits in Santa Rosa Beach?

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

Recent Reviews

  • ★★★★★
    Great time for some first timers! Tyler and Allen were awesome with their instruction and knowledge about the sport. We will be back!!

    Stephanie R. | November 28, 2024

    Trip: Fishing with Capt Tyler 4-12hrs!

  • ★★★★★
    Had a great time on the water today, would highly recommend for fun and fishing.

    John R. | October 29, 2024

    Trip: Offshore Discovery: Fishing Intro

  • ★★★★★
    Tim was great! He made sure we caught lots of fish. The toilet on the boat wasn’t working but I’m still giving 5 stars for Tim!

    Lindsey M. | October 18, 2024

    Trip: 4-8 hr Offshore Fishing (Federal)

  • ★★★★★
    5 Stars! Capt Katie and her deck hand Nick (amazing young man) gave us a wonderful day of fishing on the Gulf. Her hospitality, knowledge of fishing in the Gulf and patient instruction made for a very enjoyable and interesting trip. We trolled for mackerel and did some bottom fishing for shark, which unexpectedly got us a red snapper plus a good size shark. For me it was a welcome return to nearshore fishing and for my son, a new experience. I highly recommend a trip with Capt Katie. She is keeping the spirit of Destin, the luckiest fishing village in the world, alive and well. You will not be disappointed.

    Stephen J. | September 16, 2024

    Trip: Captain’s Choice: Troll + Shark

  • ★★★★★
    We did not go with Captain Robert. We went with Captain Tim. Captain Robert called me the day before the trip to confirm the fishing trip and our plan for the day. We were to meet at the dock at 6:00. The day of the trip, Captain Robert texted me and said we would leave at 7:00 due to the weather. On the way to the dock, a got a call asking were we still going on the trip. I informed them that we were on the way and I was told to be there at 7:00. When we got to the dock, we had two Captains waiting on us. We were informed that there was a mix up and we were going with Captain Tim. We had to stop and get fuel, ice and bait. We trolled near shore and hooked up with a big fish. A dolphin took our fish. My oldest son got seasick. Water was very rough. We returned my son to shore. We started trolling again. Every time we hooked up with a decent fish, dolphins got our catch. We did catch several Bennita's. Alarm on boat started going off. We checked the motor and Captain called to attempt to trouble shoot. Both motors would not start. Finally got motor started but ran with one motor. We could not go to better bottom fishing spot due to running one motor. We came in early due to one motor and alarm going off constantly. Terrible experience! Screwed up from the start.

    Terry H. | September 3, 2024

    Trip: 4-8 hr Offshore Fishing (Federal)

  • ★★★★★
    Great trip caught a ton of fishes

    Agustin B. | September 3, 2024

    Trip: State Water Trolling/Bottom Fishing

  • ★★★★★
    All around Fantastic experience and Jason is very knowledgable and a great time. Will definitely book with Jason and time off charters again next year.

    Johnny H. | August 17, 2024

    Trip: State Water Trolling/Bottom Fishing

  • ★★★★★
    The five stars Is not for Robert he was not who took us out the five stars is for Ryan he was awesome. Ryan taught us a lot and was very friendly. Highly recommend going on a trip with Ryan.

    Chandra N. | August 9, 2024

    Trip: 4-8 hr Offshore Fishing (Federal)

  • ★★★★★
    If you don’t book with Jayson you shouldn’t even come to Destin. You might as well cancel your entire trip if you don’t book with Jayson. I’d rather spend 4 hours fishing with Jayson than 7 days at the beach because I’d spend those 7 days seeing Jayson crash through the waves catching fish as big as a small child. If it ain’t Jay-son I ain’t gonna pay-son!

    Jordan A. | August 8, 2024

    Trip: Captain's Discretion

  • ★★★★★
    This was an awesome experience for me and my family. Hats off to Captain Robert, Tj and Steve. What an excellent crew!! We will definitely book with them again.

    Derrick G. | August 7, 2024

    Trip: 5 Hour Trip

  • ★★★★★
    Captain Seth was very knowledgeable of the area and took us to some great fishing spots. Everybody had an excellent time and we got to catch some fish. We will definitely return again.

    Kasey B. | August 2, 2024

    Trip: Destin Inshore Adventure

  • ★★★★★
    We had a great time, great conversation and tour guide. We caught a bunch of tuna and king mackerel! We highly recommend Kent!

    Jennifer L. | August 2, 2024

    Trip: Fishing Trips with Captain Kent

  • ★★★★★
    Had a great trip. Captain and crew did amazing at explaining things and getting us on some fish. He even had great recipe ideas for the fish we took home(after he cleaned them for us!) Highly recommend.

    Glendale H. | July 31, 2024

    Trip: Fishing Trips with Captain Kent

  • ★★★★★
    Katie is by far top notch. Her deck hand Nick was awesome as well. Highly suggest going out with them. We caught a 10ft+ tiger shark. Once in a lifetime experience

    Prestyn H. | July 27, 2024

    Trip: Captain’s Choice: Troll + Shark

  • ★★★★★
    Great time! Caught some nice sized eating fish! Great crew!

    Kolton H. | July 24, 2024

    Trip: Fishing Trips with Captain Kent

  • ★★★★★
    Captain Tommy was great, his mate was very patient with some first time fisherman. Great day on the water. Highly recommend.

    Jason M. | July 19, 2024

    Trip: 10, 8, or 6 Hour - 42’ ChrisCraft

  • ★★★★★
    Captain Jason is very knowledgeable and worked hard to assure we had a safe and enjoyable trip. The two youngsters on board, ages 11 and 12, had a blast catching snappers and a variety of other species while bottom fishing. Later switched to trolling for mahi and kings but those species didn't want to cooperate that day. His 26ft boat offered a stable and dry ride for our 5 person charter even in a light chop well offshore. Captain Jason well deserves his 5 star "damn good" rating and we will definitely contact him should we decide to fish this area again.

    Steve K. | July 14, 2024

    Trip: State Water Trolling/Bottom Fishing

  • ★★★★★
    What a great trip and experience. First deep sea fishing trip for my 11 year old boy. Capt. Alex was friendly, knowledgeable and made the trip very enjoyable for myself and my boy. Alex makes the trip about you and works as hard as he can to make sure you have a successful trip. We definitely look forward to going back out with Capt. Alex in the future.

    David M. | July 14, 2024

    Trip: Destin Mixed Bag Trip

  • ★★★★★
    What an amazing trip!!!! Great captain and deck hand!!! Caught a shark a bunch of snappers and other stuff!!!!

    Josh D. | July 12, 2024

    Trip: Destin Trolling & Bottom Fishing

  • ★★★★★
    The trip was an incredible and unique experience. The boat was clean and well maintained and Capt Robert was great! He worked hard to make sure we got some fish to take home and taught us fresh water fisherman a thing or 2 about ocean fishing. Absolutely recommend.

    Charles A. | July 12, 2024

    Trip: 4-8 hr Offshore Fishing (Federal)

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