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About Your Trip

Water Type

Inshore, Jetty, Flats

Skill Levels

Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced

Weather

You won’t lose your deposit if the trip is canceled due to weather.

About Your Trip

Inshore & Nearshore Fishing Adventure

Spend the day exploring the productive waters of Choctawhatchee Bay and the nearby Gulf aboard a comfortable 24' center console built for inshore and nearshore fishing. With productive fishing grounds just 10 to 20 minutes from the dock, you'll spend less time running and more time with a line in the water.

Depending on the season and conditions, you'll fish the bay's grass flats, bridge pilings, and winding bayous or head just offshore to natural limestone ledges and large artificial reefs off Destin and Okaloosa County. These waters support a wide variety of fish species, providing excellent opportunities throughout the trip.

Target popular inshore favorites like Speckled Trout, Redfish, Sheepshead, and seasonal Flounder, or venture nearshore in search of seasonal Snapper and hard-fighting King Mackerel. If you have a specific species in mind, let your captain know before departure, and they'll tailor the trip around current conditions whenever possible.

Looking for more than just fishing? The popular Fish & Fun option lets you split your time between light-tackle fishing and activities like dolphin watching, relaxing at a local sandbar, or shelling, making it a great choice for families and mixed groups.

Your trip includes premium light tackle, live or artificial bait, tackle, fishing licenses, and professional fish cleaning and bagging at the dock. Ice and cooler space are also provided, so all you need to bring are your favorite snacks and drinks.

This trip accommodates up to four passengers comfortably, with the option to add a fifth guest for an additional fee. Powered by a reliable Yamaha outboard and equipped with modern Simrad electronics and a Fusion sound system, the boat provides a smooth, well-equipped platform for a day on the water.

What sets this experience apart is the team's hands-on local approach. Rather than relying on the same spots every day, the captains continually scout local waters and adapt to changing conditions to stay on active fish. Whether you're chasing an inshore slam, fishing nearshore reefs, or combining angling with a relaxing day on the Emerald Coast, this trip offers the flexibility to match your group's goals.

Amenities

Water Type

Inshore, Jetty, Flats

Skill Levels

Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced

Tackle

All rods, reels, and tackle are included.

Fish Cleaning

This guide will clean your catch for you.

Beer

Feel free to enjoy responsibly, but please no glass.

Music

You can play your own bluetooth music.

Live Bait

Live bait is included for this trip.

Weather

You won’t lose your deposit if the trip is canceled due to weather.

Kid Friendly

This trip can cater to small children.

Disability Friendly

This trip can accommodate those with disabilities.

Flexible Cancelation

This trip can be canceled up to 14 days before the trip.

Physicality

This trip requires an average level of physical activity.

Boat Restroom

No, this boat does not have a bathroom on board.

Lunch

Please provide your own food / snacks.

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Pricing Matrix

	4 hours	5 hours	6 hours
1 Person	$1,015.00	$1,265.00	$1,520.00
2 People	$1,015.00	$1,265.00	$1,520.00
3 People	$1,015.00	$1,265.00	$1,520.00
4 People	$1,015.00	$1,265.00	$1,520.00
5 People	$1,100.00	$1,350.00	$1,600.00
6 People (two boats)	$2,030.00	$2,530.00	$3,040.00
7 People (two boats)	$2,030.00	$2,530.00	$3,040.00
8 People (two boats)	$2,030.00	$2,530.00	$3,040.00
9 People (two boats)	$2,200.00	$2,700.00	$3,200.00
10 People (two boats)	$2,200.00	$2,700.00	$3,200.00

Pay 15% of the price as a deposit today, with the balance due on the day of the trip.

About Your Guide

Certified Damn Good Guides offer 10/10 trips. Guides earn this badge through quality reviews, quick and responsive communication, and low cancellation rates.

Christian D.

Certified Damn Good Guide

Certified Damn Good Guides offer 10/10 trips. Guides earn this badge through quality reviews, quick and responsive communication, and low cancellation rates.

Outfitter 33 years of exp.

Laid-back

Talkative

Quantity

Comfortable

Expert Oriented

Hands-off

About Your Guide

Christian D.

Certified Damn Good Guide

Outfitter 33 years of exp.

I grew up always saltwater fishing in Cocodrie, LA and the surrounding areas until I came to Destin in 1991 at the age of 11 for the summer months.

Once I graduated high school in 1998, I moved to Destin full time. In 1999 I received my first captain’s license (100 ton Master) working on the Sea Blaster in Destin, FL.

In 2001 I bought a 40 passenger boat to take people snorkeling and dolphin sightings along the Emerald Coast. After the strong hurricane season in 2005, I donated that boat to the Destin Fishing and History Museum (where the wheelhouse still sits at the front door).

Now it’s 2008 and our company was founded with one bay boat. We then grew to 4 total boats providing inshore, offshore and bay fishing for all our customers.

The 52' Hatteras Sportfisher has federal permits for fishing offshore outside of state waters. Fishing in federal waters has places spots that have less pressure on the stock (fish).

The 31' Cape Horn will get you to the fishing holes fast with the twin 350hp engines!

It all started with a 30’ Parker center console with twin 200’s,

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Rapid Fire Guide Q & A

What’s the biggest fish you’ve caught?

Blue Marlin 700+/- (catch & release) on the “Pair a Dice” out of Destin. It took years trolling the Spur and the Squiggles, spending multiple nights 60-75 miles out. But it finally paid off and i have a great video!

If you were cooking for all your friends what would you cook?

Getting all of the crew together with our families to having a Fish fry, with a side white bean & rice and a sack of oysters!

Rapid Fire Guide Q & A

What’s the biggest fish you’ve caught?

If you were cooking for all your friends what would you cook?

Getting all of the crew together with our families to having a Fish fry, with a side white bean & rice and a sack of oysters!

What’s your favorite band?

Morgan Wallen and the Dave Matthews Band

What’s your favorite movie?

Bond, James Bond (all of them since was a little boy)

What’s your favorite sports team?

New Orleans Saints

What’s your drink of choice?

Coffee, lots of coffee!

What was your last halloween costume?

Hobo

What do you want for Christmas this year?

Spending time with my family. But if Santa is good this year, I want to take the family snow skiing out West.

How did you get started guiding?

Professionally March 2008

What makes you different from other guides?

"I have built a good team who loves their job, loves pleasing their customers and cannot go without producing results for their customers. This business takes teamwork and a single captain can not take credit for all the hard work." C. Duplantis

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Start Location & Lodging Options

Destin, Florida

Areas Fished

About Your Boat

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Boat Type: Center Console
Boat Manufacturer: Sea Hunt 24BX
Year Built: 2011
Boat Length: 24'

About Your Boat

Boat Type: Center Console
Boat Manufacturer: Sea Hunt 24BX
Year Built: 2011
Boat Length: 24'
Boat Restroom: No
Engine Manufacturer: 2021 Yamaha F300XCA
Total Horsepower: 300
Number of Engines: 1
Additional Amenities: 3 live wells, 2 casting areas, huge fish box, jump seats in the rear, fast single Yamaha F300 with Hardtop with plenty of rod storage!

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Trip Details & Amenities

Water Type

Inshore, Jetty, Flats

Skill Levels

Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced

Tackle

All rods, reels, and tackle are included.

Fish Cleaning

This guide will clean your catch for you.

Beer

Feel free to enjoy responsibly, but please no glass.

Music

You can play your own bluetooth music.

Live Bait

Live bait is included for this trip.

Weather

You won't lose your deposit if the trip is canceled due to weather.

Kid Friendly

This trip can cater to small children.

Disability Friendly

This trip can accommodate those with disabilities.

Flexible Cancelation

This trip can be canceled up to 14 days before the trip.

Physicality

This trip requires an average level of physical activity.

Boat Restroom

No, this boat does not have a bathroom on board.

Lunch

Please provide your own food / snacks.

Target Species

Color-coded seasonality below is based on .

View Full Species Seasonality Chart » View Recent Destin Fishing Reports »

Get it while it's HOT!
This species is in play.
You might get lucky (as long as things are in-season).
Couldn't tell ya! (no data)

Techniques

Everything Else to Know

Everything is included for fishing, but we also recommend bringing personal drinks, snacks, sunglasses, sunscreen, weather-appropriate clothing, a towel and anything else you might want on the trip. Please remember, boats are limited for storage due to the amount of fishing tackle and safety equipment we have onboard.

You're all set! You don't need to buy a license for this trip.

This trip is managed by an outfitter. Christian will be your point of contact and you will go out with one of their guides.

We use a cashless autopay system. We'll send you a boarding pass, and on the day of the trip, your guide will scan your boarding pass to automatically transfer the remaining balance. The only cash needed is to tip your guide (we recommend 20%).

Cancel for free up to 14 days before the trip and receive credit back to your account. Cancelling within 14 of the trip will forfeit your deposit to the guide. Day-of cancellations and no-shows will be charged the full balance of the trip to their card.

In the event of inclement weather you'll be covered by out 100% Weather Guarantee and will not lose your deposit.

Reviews

4.8

based on 4 reviews

Art

Verified Review

May 14

Great bunch of guys
Great catch and hospitality!
For sure going again !

Art

Verified Review

May 14

Great bunch of guys
Great catch and hospitality!
For sure going again !

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Trip: Half Day Adventure

Response from Christian:

Thank you so much for fishing with us! Y’all did great and brought home the groceries! Capt. Rusty along with the deck crew Shag & Tres are a pleasure to work with and I’m glad we took care of your needs! - Capt. Christian

Response from Christian:

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Kaley

Verified Review

October 20

Great time, thank you!

Kaley

Verified Review

October 20

Great time, thank you!

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Trip: Half Day Adventure

Response from Christian:

Thank you Kaley! Please check back with us during Red Snapper season!

Response from Christian:

Thank you Kaley!

Please check back with us during Red Snapper season!

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Melvin

Verified Review

May 30

The trip was as great and met my gosls

Melvin

Verified Review

May 30

The trip was as great and met my gosls

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Trip: Half Day Adventure

Response from Christian:

Thank you Melvin! We work hard on every charter and have long days preparing for every charter.

Response from Christian:

Thank you Melvin! We work hard on every charter and have long days preparing for every charter.

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Keith

Verified Review

April 5

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

Verified Review

April 5

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Trip: Half Day - 31’ Cape Horn

Response from Christian:

Thank you for the kind words, and it takes a great team! Also, please come back for the Red Snapper season in June & July!

Response from Christian:

Thank you for the kind words, and it takes a great team! Also, please come back for the Red Snapper season in June & July!

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Once you've paid your deposit at checkout, we'll send you a QR Code boarding pass. Just show your guide your boarding pass on the day of the trip, they'll scan it, the remaining balance will transfer automatically, and you'll be all set to get out there. Just make sure you bring a cash tip for the guide!

In the event of inclement weather, our guides will check the conditions and make the final call on whether its safe to go on the trip. If they decide the trip needs to be postponed, we'll work closely with you to reschedule or provide a credit for the full deposit, which can be applied to any of our trips in the US and beyond.

Each trip's price is determined by the guide and reflects all associated costs. A significant factor in pricing is often the type of boat and the corresponding fuel expenses. Additional costs may include leases, marina or slip fees, and the expenses involved in providing and maintaining the necessary gear for your trip.

After booking your trip, we'll connect you directly with your guide to discuss additional details. In the meantime, our team is here to answer any questions via email, text, or phone.