About Your Trip

Water Type

Nearshore

Skill Levels

Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced

Weather

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

About Your Trip

Join Captain Alex on his 25' center console vessel 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 with Captain Alex, and get ready for an unforgettable fishing experience in Destin, FL!

Amenities

Water Type

Nearshore

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.

Boat Restroom

This boat has a restroom.

Live Bait

Live bait is provided for an additional fee.

Weather

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

Federal Permit

This boat is federally permitted to go deep offshore.

Kid Friendly

This trip can cater to kids.

Lunch

Lunch / light snacks are included.

Disability Friendly

This trip is not suited for those with disabilities.

Flexible Cancelation

The deposit for this trip is non-refundable.

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Pricing Matrix

	4 Hours
1 Person	$1,000.00
2 People	$1,000.00
3 People	$1,000.00
4 People	$1,000.00
5 People	$1,100.00
6 People	$1,200.00

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

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About Your Guide

Alex H.

Independent Guide 13 years of exp.

Talkative

Laid-back

Instructional

Beginner Oriented

Quantity

Comfortable

About Your Guide

Alex H.

Independent Guide 13 years of exp.

Hi, my name is Captain Alex. I was born and raised here in Destin, Florida. I first started working and fishing on boats when I was 12 years old, helping out aboard the Silver King. I took a hiatus from the Silver King to mate for another charter for 3 years in Venice, Louisiana before returning back to Destin. When I returned, I got my Captains License and started driving the boat for the old owner of the Silver King. I did that for almost 8 years, before deciding to buy it from him when I turned 27, and finally become a business owner. What a dream it has become! I absolutely love what I do and I can show you that when you come fishing with me. I can promise you I want to catch fish more than you do, and I will always put forward the necessary effort to try to make your trip on the water as magical and memorable as possible. Fishing is all I’ve ever done, and I plan on doing this the rest of my life!

I do trips ranging from 4 hours all the way up to 8 hour trips. 4-5 hours is more for beginners or families will small kids. Plenty time to catch a bunch of fish, but not too long for the kids. 6 hours is the most popular trip, giving us time to do both trolling and bottom fishing. And 7-8 hour trips are popular as well, which is for guests really looking to bring some fish home and fill the freezer!

I provide all rods, reels, tackle and I filet all fish we catch to bring home at the dock. All you need to bring is sunscreen and any food or drinks you might need.

So book a fishing trip with me, Captain Alex and let’s go make some memories for you and your family 🎣

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Rapid Fire Guide Q & A

What’s the biggest fish you’ve caught?

771 pound Blue Marlin!

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

Steaks for sure!!!!

Rapid Fire Guide Q & A

What’s the biggest fish you’ve caught?

771 pound Blue Marlin!

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

Steaks for sure!!!!

What’s your favorite band?

Red Hot Chili Peppers

What’s your favorite movie?

Equalizer

What’s your favorite sports team?

Soccer, I am a Tottenham Hotspurs fan! Football, I am a Miami Dolphins and FSU fan. Basketball I am a Golden State fan

What’s your drink of choice?

A cold Dr. Pepper

What was your last halloween costume?

Oogie Boogie Man, Nephews choice haha

What do you want for Christmas this year?

Just wanting family time!!

How did you get started guiding?

My grandfather got me into fishing, then my dad got me a hook up with a captain in Destin, and from their, just worked my way up, from 12 years old being a deckhand, to turning 18, getting my captains license and driving a boat for a business, to now owning that business myself. I am blessed!

What makes you different from other guides?

I would say that I will 100% put all my effort into making sure your trip is everything you wanted. I am also very, very good with kids. I have the patience and always enjoy watching their faces light up when they are reeling in a fish! One of the best part of my jobs is working with kids and making dreams come true for them!!

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Start Location & Lodging Options

Destin, Florida

Areas Fished

About Your Boat

Boat photo for Destin Bottom Fishing and Trolling!

Boat Type: Center Console
Boat Manufacturer: Cobia
Boat Length: 25'
Boat Restroom: Yes

About Your Boat

Boat Type: Center Console
Boat Manufacturer: Cobia
Boat Length: 25'
Boat Restroom: Yes
Engine Manufacturer: Yamaha
Total Horsepower: 250
Number of Engines: 1
Additional Amenities: Front and back seating, live bait wells, padded floor, Ice box

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Trip Details & Amenities

Water Type

Nearshore

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.

Boat Restroom

This boat has a restroom.

Live Bait

Live bait is provided for an additional fee.

Weather

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

Federal Permit

This boat is federally permitted to go deep offshore.

Kid Friendly

This trip can cater to kids.

Lunch

Lunch / light snacks are included.

Disability Friendly

This trip is not suited for those with disabilities.

Flexible Cancelation

The deposit for this trip is non-refundable.

Target Species

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You might get lucky (as long as things are in-season).
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Techniques

Artificial Lure Fishing
Bottom Fishing
Heavy Tackle Fishing
Jigging
Light Tackle Fishing
Live Bait Fishing
Sight Casting
Trolling

Everything Else to Know

Rain Gear, Lunch/snack/drinks, Hat, sunscreen. Rods and reels, Bait, fuel, Ice, fishing license included. Food can be provided for a fee.

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

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%).

The deposit for this trip is non-refundable except for weather-related cancellations. 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

5.0

based on 6 reviews

Karson

Verified Review

April 30

Alex took us out with a 10 year old. He was excellent with all of us. Put us on some fish and had an awesome time. Definitely will go back if we are in Destin again.

Karson

Verified Review

April 30

Alex took us out with a 10 year old. He was excellent with all of us. Put us on some fish and had an awesome time. Definitely will go back if we are in Destin again.

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David

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July 11

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

Verified Review

July 11

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Jessie

Verified Review

February 6

Amazing day! Captain Alex was great and worked hard to keep us catching fish! Definitely recommend Silver King charters! Hope to make it down summer fishing soon!

Jessie

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February 6

Amazing day! Captain Alex was great and worked hard to keep us catching fish! Definitely recommend Silver King charters! Hope to make it down summer fishing soon!

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Vincent

Verified Review

May 31

Greatest time ever. I met captain Alex’s mom and Grandmother. I’m coming back and bringing others with me to share experience.

Vincent

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May 31

Greatest time ever. I met captain Alex’s mom and Grandmother. I’m coming back and bringing others with me to share experience.

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Brian

Verified Review

July 13

Brian

Verified Review

July 13

Captain Alex was great. It's been a rainy week in FL, and he was able to squeeze us in. He knew all of the spots. Multiple people had mentioned not catching anything the day we went out, and our group caught our maximum limit. We've concluded in order to have a great fishing experience you need the right captain, Alex is just that. We even were able to go shark fishing for about an hour and caught two sharks. Alex was easygoing, kept us safe, accommodated us, and made should we had a great experience. Next time we are back we definitely will be using Alex!

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Scott

Verified Review

May 16

We had a perfect day fishing with Captain Alex! The morning was beautiful, the fishing was excellent, and the fresh caught mingo for lunch was delicious! We are experienced offshore and inshore fishermen from the Texas Gulf Coast and the Laguna Madre, so we can state with authority that Captain Alex is a great guide and I would highly recommend him and the Silver King to anyone looking for a good time. Thanks Alex from...

Scott

Verified Review

May 16

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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.

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