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Deep Sea Fishing Charter in Destin

Full Day 8-12 Hours

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52 ft 1 - 12 People From $2,800
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Deep Sea, Nearshore Fishing Charter in Destin

Half Day Adventure

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52 ft 1 - 12 People From $2,100
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Deep Sea, Nearshore Fishing Charter in Galveston

Red Snapper Slam (Weekend)

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40 ft 1 - 6 People From $2,600
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Fishing in Destin

Deep Sea Fishing Charter in Gulf Shores

Offshore Adventure

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46 ft 1 - 6 People From $1,500
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Fishing in Destin

Deep Sea Fishing Charter in Gulf Shores

Ft.Morgan Ocean Rumble

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46 ft 1 - 6 People From $1,500
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Fishing in Destin
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Deep Sea, Nearshore Fishing Charter in Orange Beach

Fish OBA

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38 ft 1 - 6 People From $1,000
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Everything to Know About Booking a vermillion snapper fishing charter

What are the best vermillion snapper fishing charters?

Why should I book a vermillion snapper fishing charter with Captain Experiences?

Our Damn Good Guides currently offer 307 vermillion snapper trips, and the most popular trips are Offshore Grocery Run and Trophy Hunt guided by Scott, Offshore Charter - 33' World Cat guided by Jake, and Sarasota Offshore Grocery Run guided by Dustin.

Our guides are rated a 4.88 out of 5 based on 3679 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 vermillion snapper guides / fishing lessons? Check out our beginner and family friendly vermillion snapper guides.

What types of vermillion snapper fishing charters are common?

Deep Sea fishing is the most popular type of fishing for vermillion snapper as well as nearshore fishing, inshore fishing, and jetty fishing.

The most common fishing techniques are bottom fishing, trolling, and heavy tackle fishing but live bait fishing and light tackle fishing are popular as well.

How much do vermillion snapper fishing charters cost?

Prices for vermillion snapper can range anywhere from about $1,200 to $7,100, but the average price for a half day trip for vermillion snapper is $2,056. The average price for a full day trip for vermillion snapper is $4,053.

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 vermillion snapper fishing?

The most popular season for vermillion snapper fishing is summer, and most anglers book their trips 15 days in advance.

Do I need a fishing license for vermillion snapper and what are the bag limits for vermillion snapper?

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

What is a Vermilion Snapper?

Vermilion snapper (Rhomboplites aurorubens), also known as beeliner, are a species of snapper, known for their popularity among recreational fishermen. Often confused for their cousins, the red snapper, with a streamlined body, silvery-white belly, and reddish-orange top. They also will have either horizontal or diagonal golden streaks along their sides.

Red and vermilion snapper are so similar in fact, that vermilions are often sold as reds. Some common ways to distinguish between them is by looking at the shape of their body, tail, eyes, and mouth. Vermilion snapper have a small and slender body, forked tail, large red-eye, and small mouth. Red snapper have a big and deep body, flat tail, small pink eye, and large mouth with teeth.

How big do Vermilion Snapper get?

Vermilion snapper grow very slowly, reaching maturity at three to four years, and living up to 15 years. During this time, they can reach up to two feet long and six pounds. However, the average vermilion snapper is closer to 14 inches long.

What's the biggest Vermilion Snapper ever caught?

The record for the largest vermilion snapper, according to the IGFA, is held by John Doss. John caught this seven-pound, three-ounce big guy out of the Gulf of Mexico near Mobile, Alabama on May 31st, 1987.

Where is the best place to catch Vermilion Snapper?

Beeliners can be found in the Atlantic Ocean from North Carolina to Bermuda, which includes the Gulf of Mexico and Caribbean Sea. They can be found from 130 to 980 feet deep, however, they usually stay above 330 feet in what is considered the middle of the water column.

In these areas, they can be found offshore over rocky reefs and other structures, right off the continental shelf, as well as gravel and sand bottoms. Keep in mind that schools will swim over these structures, rather than around and through them.

When should I catch Vermilion Snapper?

Depending on the area you choose to fish, vermilion snapper season is usually open year-round. Vermilion snapper spawn beginning as early as April and end in September, and peak spawn is from June to August. This makes the summer months the best season for catching them.

How do you catch Vermilion Snapper?

Vermilion are a light tackle fish, a small circle hook like you would use for triggerfish and a 15-pound line is all you’ll need. For bait, they prefer cuts of natural bait like shrimp and squid. Once you’re all set, get ready for a fun angling experience as their small size makes them very speedy.

Are Vermilion Snapper good to eat? What are the best Vermilion Snapper recipes?

Snapper are known for being delicious, and vermilion snapper is no exception. They have a mild flavor with a touch of sweetness and have white, flakey flesh.

Vermilion snapper can be prepared by being steamed, sautéed, or baked. The sweetness pairs well with flavors such as cilantro, ginger, and soy sauce.

They are also often cooked whole, for example, pan-fried with green curry. To make, boil the coconut milk, green curry paste, brown sugar, fish sauce, chilies, cilantro, and lime in a saucepan. Score the snapper skin with a knife, and rub with curry paste inside and out, then fill the score marks and inside with cilantro, sea salt, and black pepper. Cook on both sides on a hot pan with olive oil. Plate with greens, top with oil from the pan and serve with coconut curry sauce, rice, lime wedges, and cilantro.

Recent Reviews

  • ★★★★★
    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

  • ★★★★★
    We had a great time there was 9 of us. My two grand kids caught 6 fish between them we altogether caught 14 five different species. That evening we brought the fish to a restaurant and had a great dinner. Thanks again to captin Bob and mate Gabby.

    Dan L. | October 15, 2024

    Trip: 4 hr PM trolling trip

  • ★★★★★
    Best fishing trip ever. We caught plenty of fish and had a exciting time. I would do again in a heartbeat. Love Captain Trevor and Ryan. They are the best.

    Kimberly M. | October 5, 2024

    Trip: South Carolina Reef Run

  • ★★★★★
    Our group of 5 had a great experience with Scott, also known as “Steve”. It was a beautiful day on the water. Scott was knowledgeable and quickly responded when we needed him… which was often, as we were not experienced! We’ll go out with Scott again!

    Margaret M. | October 5, 2024

    Trip: Offshore Grocery Run and Trophy Hunt

  • ★★★★★
    This was a Christmas gift in 2023 for our Grandson. We were rescheduled due to weather the first time but the second time was worth every penny to see his smile. Darius was very quick to respond to my numerous text messages keeping us up to date with ocean conditions and we would highly recommend him to anyone and everyone that we meet. Thanks again Darius for making this trip special.

    Susan D. | September 29, 2024

    Trip: Charleston Deep Sea Offshore

  • ★★★★★
    Captain Seth did a great job!!!

    Ralph L. | September 24, 2024

    Trip: Offshore Adventure

  • ★★★★★
    In all of the trips we've taken I don't think we could have gotten a better captain an first mate. They helped us an with out hesitation, especially my 87 year father. And they did so on a way as to not hurt his pride. With their my pops pulled this beast up to boat. Couldn't give them a greater recommendation... Thanks Bryn and Ben

    Jeffrey W. | September 24, 2024

    Trip: 8hr bottom fishing

  • ★★★★★
    What a great experience! JoJo was a terrific guide and a pleasure to be around. He was knowledgeable and patient with everyone. He took four of us out and we all highly recommend him.

    Jennifer F. | September 22, 2024

    Trip: Deep Sea Fishing with Capt. Jojo

  • ★★★★★
    Great day and very knowledgeable in the area! We enjoyed the our trip.

    Romil J. | September 22, 2024

    Trip: Ledges and Reef Run

  • ★★★★★
    Awesome day on the water. Will definitely be back

    Steve E. | September 21, 2024

    Trip: 8 Hour Offshore Trip

  • ★★★★★
    Bryan did a fantastic job!! Made sure everyone had lots of fun.

    Kenneth F. | September 21, 2024

    Trip: 6-Hour bottom fishing trip

  • ★★★★★
    Nathan was great as our captain. Took us right to the fish!

    Stephen M. | September 20, 2024

    Trip: PCB Reefs and Trolling

  • ★★★★★
    Hey Captain Experiences! Captain Eddie and Fisher are a great crew. Captain Eddie did his best to get us on fish and he did, we just had trouble with the dolphins stealing our bait. As much as the dolphins are cute and cool to see, they can be annoying to say the least. Fisher was very informative, not only about fish and dolphins, but also about how weather and moon cycles play out into catching fish as well. The boat is a very nice 55 for boat. Very clean and in top notch condition for the year! We recommend Captain Eddie and Fisher very highly. When we come back to Gulf shores, we will be calling on Captain Experiences, Captain Eddie and Fisher. We feel we have made two new friends. Thanks for the great and fun time guys. Bill

    William H. | September 18, 2024

    Trip: 6-Hour Bottom/Trolling - 55' Gillman

  • ★★★★★
    Captain Scott was amazing. We all had a awsome time. Highly recommended you book your charter with Captain Scott. We will be back.

    David L. | September 5, 2024

    Trip: Ledges and Reef Run

  • ★★★★★
    Had a great time out on the water with Captain Scott!

    Travis A. | September 4, 2024

    Trip: Offshore Grocery Run and Trophy Hunt

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

    Agustin B. | September 3, 2024

    Trip: State Water Trolling/Bottom Fishing

  • ★★★★★
    Captain Brad was awesome! We were part of his crew and although it wasn’t the greatest of water conditions, we still ended the day with fun fishing. Would highly recommend Brad. We will be back

    Bryan S. | August 29, 2024

    Trip: Deep Sea Fishing

  • ★★★★★
    We had a GREAT time and caught lots of fish.

    Norman H. | August 26, 2024

    Trip: Offshore Adventure

  • ★★★★★
    My family thoroughly enjoyed themselves. The captain for the boat and the young man that helped them with catching the fish was wonderful and worked so hard to help everyone have an excellent time. We will definitely use this company again for fishing trips!

    Lendy H. | August 25, 2024

    Trip: Fish OBA

  • ★★★★★
    Crew was Tristin & Gabby Rate 10 out 10 Both where the best crew I have had over

    Bob S. | August 23, 2024

    Trip: 4 hr PM trolling trip

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