Heavy Tackle Fishing Charters In Shalimar

If you’re looking for a memorable fishing experience in Destin, Florida, Captain Reid will lead the way! Captain Reid has 18+ years of experience fishing the waters surrounding Destin and 6+ as a guide. He’s known to reel in some pretty big fish! On these 6, 8, 10, and 12-hour trips, expect to target a variety of inshore and offshore species, as well as bottom-dwelling reef fish such as Red Snapper and Vermilion Snapper. There is also Gag Grouper, Black Grouper, and Goliath Grouper, Amberjack, Jack Crevalle, Cobia, and King Mackerel. The farther you go, the bigger the fish get! If you select the 10-or 12-hour trip, you’ll be able to target massive Sailfish, Marlin, Tuna, Wahoo, and Mahi Mahi. You’ll be fishing aboard a 46-foot sportfisher equipped with two 375 HP engines. This vessel also has a fishfinder, GPS, air conditioning, live bait well, kitchen, refrigerator, multimedia system, outriggers, and an ice box. She can accommodate 6 anglers. Make sure you bring some food, drinks of your choice, and a cooler to take home your day’s catch. Captain Reid will provide all rods, reels, tackle, lures, and licenses. Live bait is included in the trip price. Come on down to Destin and make some memories with Captain Reid! Read More

Join Captain Alex on the 25' Silver King for an exciting morning of fishing in Destin, FL! As a lifelong resident of Destin, Captain Alex has spent years fishing the waters of the area, and his expertise ensures that you'll have a great time on the water. Destin is known for its proximity to deep water, which means there are plenty of big fish to be caught! During the four-hour trip, Captain Alex will take you out to the nearshore depths, where you'll either troll or bottom fish to catch the biggest and tastiest fish. Likely catches while trolling include Spanish or King Mackerel, Wahoo, and Mahi, while bottom fishing can yield Grouper, Snapper, and Triggerfish. On the day of your trip, you'll meet Captain Alex at East Pass Marina, where the Silver King is docked and ready to go. The 25' boat is fully equipped with everything you'll need for your fishing adventure, so all you need to bring are your lunch, snacks, drinks, and sun protection. So come aboard the Silver King with Captain Alex, and get ready for an unforgettable fishing experience in Destin, FL! Read More

We are located behind Dewey Destin’s on the harbor. We share a parking lot with Luther’s Pontoon and Dewey’s. Please pull all the way down the hill to the water the morning of (free parking) and we can get everyone loaded up. We recommend you bring drinks/snacks and sunscreen. It will be hot! But we do have AC inside the boat as well as a restroom. We leave the dock at 5:30am so we ask if you could try and come a few minutes early so we can get everyone signed in and load your bags on the boat. A run down of our shark fishing charters: We make our way to our shark fishing spot, which is only about 10 mins away/less than a mile off shore. Then we will then throw the anchor and chum the waters with carcasses from the previous day and get our 3 big shark rods out. We have them all at different levels, one at the bottom, one mid-water and one floating on top. After we get those out and everyone is comfy we will get a couple of bottom fishing rods out to try and catch some snappers, trigger fish, etc. This is what we will do while we wait for the shark bite. The sharks will smell our chum and come to us so we have to be patient. Once we get the shark hooked up, we will get all of the other rods reeled in, throw the poly ball connected to our anchor and fight the shark. This way we can move with the shark and back down on him if needed. I hope this was helpful! Please let me know if you have any questions. We look forward to fishing with y'all. Read More

Hop on board with Captain Nick and prepare for an action-packed day of offshore fishing! Destin is the perfect spot to enjoy beautiful beaches and catch some big fish! On this 4 to 6-hour trip, Captain Nick will take you off the coast of Destin where you'll be fishing for a huge selection of fish including Amberjack, Blackfin Tuna, Cobia, Gag Grouper, Jack Crevalle, King Mackerel, Mahi Mahi, Red Grouper, Red Snapper, Triggerfish, and Vermillion Snapper. Depending on the fish you can choose from a variety of techniques and this boat is equipped with light tackle, heavy tackle, and bottom fishing. Let Captain Nick know what you want to fish and he'll get you set with the location and technique! Captain Nick fishes aboard a 31’ Cape Horn Tournament center console with a capacity for 4 people. Powered by a 225 HP Yamaha engine, this vessel will get you where you need to be to start casting lines! The do-it-all vessel is complete with GPS, a Fishfinder, Snorkeling Equipment, a Live Bait Well, a Wireless Trolling Motor, and an Ice Box to store your catches. Captain Nick will even clean your fish for you for no extra charge! Captain Nick will provide all rods, reels, and tackle. All you need to bring is any food or drinks you might want. Book your trip today and get ready to catch some fish! Read More

Head out with Captain James and for a memorable day out on the Emerald Coast! Pensacola is the perfect spot to go after exciting inshore species in the bays and canals, or venture out into the Gulf for some big catches. On this 6 to 12 -hour trip, Captain James will cruise you through the beautiful Pensacola inshores or take you up to 9 miles offshore to go after some Black Grouper, Cobia, Gag Grouper, Jack Crevalle, Mangrove Snapper, Red Snapper, Redfish, and Sheepshead. You'll be targeting these fish using light tackle or doing some bottom fishing. Don't get discouraged if the fishing is slow; Captain James knows over 950 fishing hotspots in the area so he'll get you to another one in no time for a fresh start! You’ll be fishing aboard a 26’ Glacier Bay Canyon Runner center console that can hold up to 6 guests. All ages are welcome aboard, and this vessel will get you where you need to be on the Pensacola coast with ease! She comes complete with all the essential navigational and safety equipment. Captain James will provide all rods, reels, and tackle. All you need to bring is polarized sunglasses, sunscreen, a hat, and any food or drinks you might want out on the water. Book your trip and come experience world-famous Florida fishing! Read More

Looking for an unforgettable fishing experience in the beautiful waters of Florida's Emerald Coast? Look no further than Captain Kent's Bay or Gulf fishing trips! With years of experience and a passion for fishing, you'll have the choice to embark on a fishing adventure staying closer to shore on Choctawatchee Bay or fishing further out in the State waters of the Gulf of Mexico. Sticking around in the bay you'll be using light tackle and live bait targeting a variety of fish species, including redfish and trout. Fishing further out in the Gulf Captain Kent will bust out the heavier tackle and give you the option of Trolling for Kingfish, Mahi Mahi, and Amberjack or Bottomfishing for Trigger fish and a variety of tasty snapper and grouper species. Our fishing trips are perfect for families, friends, and individuals who want to explore the natural beauty of Florida and enjoy a day out on the water. With all equipment and bait provided, all you need to do is bring your sense of adventure and a love of fishing. Captain Kent's boat, a 29ft Luhrs Sportfishing vessel is equipped with the latest technology and safety equipment, ensuring that your trip is not only fun but also safe. You'll learn about the local marine life and ecosystems, as well as fishing techniques that will help you become a better angler. Don't miss out on the opportunity to experience the thrill of fishing in one of the most beautiful locations in the world. Book your fishing trip with Captain Kent today and create memories that will last a lifetime! Read More

This is the trip you want to book! We are a different way of doing charters. Our tournament mindset and family fishing attributes mix to create a great experience. We fish out of a large comfortable fast vessel. The 40ft seahunter is an offshore deep sea fishing machine. No more long slow boat rides to fish. With speeds from 40-50mph at cruise with the 3 Yamaha engines, we can get offshore in no time. This trip is our best selling trip. A 6hr trip provides enough time to fish offshore, nearshore or in the bay. We are custom charter so we will target and fish what YOU want to catch. Snapper, Triggerfish, Amberjack and more. We have two trip option on here between our larger 40ft boat and our more compact 23ft boat. The price reflects the lesser rate for the bigger boat. We also offer an 4 and 8 hour trip like this. Read More

Head out to explore the Nearshore and Offshore waters in the Gulf of Mexico with Captain Alex. His boat is Federally Permitted which means you can venture out past State Waters and go as far out into the Gulf as you want. In Destin however, the deep water is so close to shore that often you can still see the condos while sitting above 50 to 100 ft of water! For nearshore trips like these, you can expect to do a good mix of trolling and bottom fishing. Off Shore Gulf Fishing (Federal Waters), starting at 9 miles offshore, and reaching depths of 100 to 300 ft., you will be fishing for Amberjacks, Grouper, Snapper, Scamp, King Mackerel, Triggerfish, Bonito, Shark and possibly Wahoo, Mahi-Mahi, Sailfish, Marlin, and Tuna. Captain Alex's boat the "Silver King" comes loaded with all the gear you could possibly need for a successful day out on the water including all the rods, reels, tackle, bait and fishing licenses. So all you have to do is bring your favorite snack and drinks, your sun protection, and your camera, and Captain Alex will take care of the rest! Read More

If you’ve never fished in Destin, Florida, Captain Brantley will lead the way! He has fished these waters for upwards of 25 years and will be sure to take you to where the fish bite. On these 4, 6, or 8-hour trips, you’ll be targeting a wide variety of species, including Amberjack, Black Grouper, Blackfin Tuna, Dorado (Mahi Mahi), Red Snapper (depending on the season), Sailfish, and Wahoo. You’ll be fishing aboard Captain Brantley’s 40’ Infinity offshore sportfishing boat, powered by two 800 HP Cummins engines. Equipped with air conditioning, a live bait well, outriggers, a multimedia system, and an ice box, this vessel has all the necessary features to ensure that you have a productive day on the water. Captain Brantley will take care of all rods, reels, tackle, lures, licenses, and live bait. A first mate will also be on board to help you at all times. You’ll need to bring food, drinks of your choice (no glass), sunscreen, and a cooler to take home your day’s catch. Captain Brantley is known for reeling in some pretty big fish, so get ready for an action-packed day on the water! Read More

Climb aboard with Captain Harold for an exciting day fishing the waters around Destin, Florida! Captain Harold is a veteran of Destin fisheries, having fished these waters for almost 50 years! He’ll be sure to take you to where the fish bite. You’ll spend 4 hours trolling nearshore for the plethora of Spanish Mackerel and King Mackerel that inhabit these fisheries. Captain Harold's family custom-built “Al-Lin” in the late 1980s and have maintained the boat ever since. She is 44 feet long and can accommodate 6 anglers. She also has a restroom. Captain Harold and his crew provide everything you’ll need to have a productive day on the water, including rods, reels, tackle, bait, licenses, and ice. Just pack food, drinks, sunscreen, and a cooler to take home your day’s catch. Get ready for an exciting day on the water with Captain Harold! Read More

No matter the time of year, there is always something to catch in Destin FL! Captain Jonathan has been fishing these waters year-round and is an expert on fish habits through changing seasons. For these winter trips inshore, banner days can be had on Redfish, Trout, and Flounder. Most of the redfish are going to be slot-sized and limits can certainly be had. Big bull reds are slightly fewer and further between often lurking in the open water. To chase these, Captain Jonathan will scout the bays and shorelines for birds corralling schools of baitfish. These giant reds like to sit under these schools and get an easy meal. You can also target Bluefish, Mangrove Snapper, and the occasional Shark in the inshore water this time of year. If the weather permits, make your way into the nearshore waters to go after some Amberjack, Cobia, Goliath Grouper, Jack Crevalle, King Mackerel, Mahi Mahi, and various Snapper species. You can use a variety of techniques to target these fish, and this vessel is equipped to handle bottom fishing, drift fishing, heavy tackle, jigging, light tackle, and trolling. Just let Captain Jonathan know what you want to catch and he'll get you squared away with the best method! Captain Jonathan will meet you at the dock with a fully loaded 22' Cape Horn bay boat. Powered by a 250 HP Evinrude engine, this sturdy vessel will have no problem maneuvering the inshore Destin waters. She's equipped with a GPS, Fishfinder, a Live Bait Well, Multimedia System, Wireless Trolling Motor, and an Ice Box to store your catches. Captain Jonathon will even clean any keepers you bring in at the dock. Captain Jonathan will provide all Rods, Reels, Tackle, Bait and Fishing licenses you will need for a wonderful fall day out on the water. You can expect temps to be in the 40-60 degree range in the wintertime so make sure you bring a jacket and your favorite snacks and drinks. Captain Jonathan will take care of the rest to ensure you have an outstanding day out on the water! Read More

More than the casual angler, but can't dedicate to a full-day on the water? Sounds like you need an 8 Hour Private Fishing Charter. A very popular trip, this option allows you to spend some quality time offshore chasing down some highly sought-after premier species, without breaking the bank or dedicating an entire day. (This is the most popular trip among work groups and event outings). You will start by trolling your way to your first fishing spot and during your return to shore (and in between, when time allows), but your main focus will be bottom-fishing. On our 8 Hour Fishing Trip, you can expect to be targeting a large variety of species, based on season and availability. For your trolling pleasures, we will be hunting excellent top-water fish like King Mackerel, Mahi, Wahoo, Tuna, and Bonita. Once we start dropping our lines, you can expect species like Vermillion Snapper (Mingo Snapper), White Snapper, Black Snapper, and Porgys. Additionally, this is an excellent option during Red Snapper/Grouper season, and you want the challenge of hooking and landing these delicious beasts. This is the Gulf of Mexico......you never know what surprises might be lurking. Thank you for your interest in this booking, please let us know if you have any questions. Lets go fishing! Notes: A 3% Payment Proccessing fee will apply for all online, credit card, or digital wallet transactions and will be assessed and collected at the dock. No fees apply for payments made with cash/business check. Please remember- deckhands humbly work hard for and graciously accept tips. Customary gratuity is 20% of trip price and can be accepted before or after your trip. Thank you for your generosity! Read More