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Destin Gulf Fishing

100% (5) Guided by Kent
29 ft 1 - 6 People From $700
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100% (10) Guided by Seth
22 ft 1 - 6 People From $525
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89% (9) Guided by Joey
24 ft 1 - 6 People From $700
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100% (10) Guided by Seth
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100% (5) Guided by Kent
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Everything to Know About Booking a Choctawhatchee Bay mahi mahi fishing charter

What are the best mahi mahi fishing charters in Choctawhatchee Bay?

The best mahi mahi fishing charters in Choctawhatchee Bay are:

Why should I book a mahi mahi fishing charter in Choctawhatchee Bay with Captain Experiences?

Our Damn Good Guides currently offer 5 mahi mahi trips in Choctawhatchee Bay, and the most popular trips in the area are Destin Gulf Fishing guided by Kent, Destin Inshore Adventure guided by Seth, and Captain's Discretion guided by Joey.

Our guides in Choctawhatchee Bay are rated a 4.94 out of 5 based on 3723 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 mahi mahi guides / fishing lessons in Choctawhatchee Bay? Check out our beginner and family friendly mahi mahi guides in Choctawhatchee Bay.

What types of mahi mahi fishing charters are common in Choctawhatchee Bay?

Nearshore fishing is the most popular type of fishing for mahi mahi in Choctawhatchee Bay as well as jetty fishing, inshore fishing, and flats fishing.

The most common fishing techniques in Choctawhatchee Bay are trolling, live bait fishing, and light tackle fishing but jigging and heavy tackle fishing are popular as well.

How much do Choctawhatchee Bay mahi mahi fishing charters cost?

Prices for mahi mahi in Choctawhatchee Bay can range anywhere from about $700 to $1,400, but the average price for a half day trip for mahi mahi in Choctawhatchee Bay is $789. The average price for a full day trip for mahi mahi in Choctawhatchee Bay is $1,194.

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 mahi mahi fishing in Choctawhatchee Bay?

The most popular season for mahi mahi fishing in Choctawhatchee Bay is summer, and most anglers book their trips 21 days in advance.

Do I need a Choctawhatchee Bay fishing license for mahi mahi and what are the bag limits for mahi mahi in Choctawhatchee Bay?

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

Recent Reviews

  • ★★★★★
    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

  • ★★★★★
    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

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

    Kolton H. | July 24, 2024

    Trip: Fishing Trips with Captain Kent

  • ★★★★★
    Captain Seth did a great job! He went above and beyond! We enjoyed our day and highly recommend!

    Ann M. | July 11, 2024

    Trip: Destin Gulf Fishing

  • ★★★★★
    It was a great trip. I caught some pretty fish and a stingray. Captain Seth was a great guide and very knowledgeable. Highly recommend this guide!

    Wiley W. | June 28, 2024

    Trip: Destin Inshore Adventure

  • ★★★★★
    Excellent trip! The boys loved it as well as my dad! They haven't stopped talking about it!

    Jared D. | June 10, 2024

    Trip: Destin Gulf Fishing

  • ★★★★★
    A great day - dodged the weather and spent the time looking and catching fish. Very curious and provided top end service all around. Until next time.

    Paul R. | September 3, 2023

    Trip: Destin Gulf Fishing

  • ★★★★★
    Captain Seth was great! Very flexible with times due to weather. Several good fishing stories, and everyone had a great time.

    Jimmie D. | June 17, 2023

    Trip: Destin Gulf Fishing

  • ★★★★★
    All I can say it that it was interesting. Our trip was scheduled from 7-10am and we boarded his boat a little before 7. Instead of having the bait ready, we took a 20 minute boat ride so he could buy bait for the day. It went downhill from there. We basically fished 3 places on Destin bay that even a guy who had never been on the bay could've chosen. A grass bed by the coast guard station, a rock jetty and bridge pilings. We boated zero fish from these spots. The final spot was fishing a cove that was basically 2 feet deep of crystal clear water and obviously we caught nothing there. At that point he did offer to go back to the grass bed but I had seen enough of his guiding abilities to know we were done. After a long boat ride back, in his anger, at full throttle thru relatively rough water, we get back to the dock. He asks for payment and I ask him what he thinks is fair. He states full price is what he thinks is fair. I told him that was really BS but didn't hesitate to provide the QR code for payment. After scanning the code I mentioned to him that he might want to pursue a different line of work since he obviously wasn't very good at finding catchable fish. I have seen better equipment at garage sales too. Half the reels didn't work properly and we all had issues with that. All of that aside, we paid in full but I did not tip him and we started our drive home. At this point I started to receive nasty texts from Seth Litton. He said he was going to tell all the captains in the Destin area to never take me or my family out on a guided fishing trip. He called me a cheapskate for not tipping. It was unreal. I received 3 nasty texts in all even after I told him to cease contact with me. I know there are some good guides out there. Anyone can catch fish on a good day. Guides are paid good money to at least catch a few on bad days. And in the rare event you don't, and it has happened in the many times I have done this, they will always offer you a future discount on a trip or discount the trip you just took. Neither of these happened. Looking back, from the poor equipment, the fact he didn't even catch local water bait, the places we fished, etc., I should've known this guy just simply wasn't up to the task. It's a shame it cost me 550.00 to learn that. Due to all of this I will probably never take a trip sponsored by Captain Experiences again. People will say there are 2 sides to every story but what I have stated here is 100% factual truth.

    Steve D. | July 11, 2022

    Trip: Destin Inshore Adventure

  • ★★★★★
    Great to work with, answered all questions we had for him. Very nice and prompt in what he was doing, kept the party active and ready to fish. Encouraged us along the way, would refer him to anyone and look forward to hopefully enjoying some fishing again with him one day!

    Eric G. | June 16, 2022

    Trip: Destin Inshore Adventure

  • ★★★★★
    We had A stellar day on the water with Captain Seth. He was at the dock ready to go when we arrived. The night before he had suggested we skip the bay and fish the gulf which ended up being the right choice. The day was beautiful with 2-3 foot swells. We saw dolphin on the way. We enjoyed the ride out to the first fishing spot with Seth providing insights to the area as well as giving us a rundown on the day and the fish we would be catching. Before Captain Seth could grab the second pole, my son was already pulling up the first fish, a large red snapper. Out of season, bummer! That set the tone. We caught fish all day and ate a portion of it that night. The 5 of us on the boat all took turns at brining in Amber Jacks and we were able to keep the two biggest ones. More than once we had 3 poles with fish on at the same time. Two poles with fish on to many times to count. Seth was fun to be with. He was attentive and personable. It was a blast watching him help my daughter bring a large amber jack. It was a great day with my family and captain Seth. I will recommend him to my family and friends. A great way to spend the day away from the crowds. Loved it.

    Robert D. | May 21, 2022

    Trip: Destin Inshore Adventure

  • ★★★★★
    We all had a great time, seth was awesome and very knowledgeable. He was also great with the kids. We will definitely be back!!!

    Nicholas W. | May 10, 2022

    Trip: Destin Inshore Adventure

  • ★★★★★
    Captain Seth gave us a great fishing experience and I highly recommend him. If we’re back in the area we’ll definitely go fishing with him again.

    Joe R. | March 30, 2022

    Trip: Destin Inshore Adventure

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