State Water Trolling/Bottom Fishing

100% (9) 1 - 6 People 4 - 10 Hours From $795
Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin

About Your Trip

Water Type

Deep Sea, Nearshore

Skill Levels

Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced

Weather

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

On this epic sportfishing trip, Captain Jason will show you and your angling buddies an unforgettable day of fishing off the coast of Shalimar, FL. This area is a top-notch destination for nearshore and offshore fishing, where you can target Vermillion Snapper—locally known as Mingos—plus "chicken dolphin" Mahi Mahi, Redfish, Red Snapper, Amberjack, Kingfish, and a plethora of other species! This trip combines trolling and bottomfishing techniques, so you'll be able to mix it up...

About Your Trip

On this epic sportfishing trip, Captain Jason will show you and your angling buddies an unforgettable day of fishing off the coast of Shalimar, FL. This area is a top-notch destination for nearshore and offshore fishing, where you can target Vermillion Snapper—locally known as Mingos—plus "chicken dolphin" Mahi Mahi, Redfish, Red Snapper, Amberjack, Kingfish, and a plethora of other species! This trip combines trolling and bottomfishing techniques, so you'll be able to mix it up and chase down all kinds of fish.

On this adventure, you’ll be fishing aboard Captain Jason's 26' Scout center console. This vessel is a beauty, and is equipped with all the gear and equipment you'll need for a successful day on the water. Captain Jason will provide rods, reels, tackle, lures, live bait, and fishing licenses. Don’t forget to bring food and drinks for the day, a cooler to take home your day’s catch, sunscreen, and a hat.

Captain Jason can customize a memorable trip for anglers of every age and ability. His determination to catch fish is only surpassed by his commitment to his clients’ safety and comfort. Let the good times roll with Captain Jason!
Amenities

Water Type

Deep Sea, 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 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 kids.

Flexible Cancelation

This trip can be canceled for a refund up to 3 days before the trip.

Disability Friendly

This trip is not suited for those with disabilities.

Lunch

Please provide your own food / snacks.

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Pricing Matrix

4 Hours 5 Hours 6 Hours 8 Hours 10 Hours
1 Person
$795.00
$995.00
$1,195.00
$1,595.00
$1,995.00
2 People
$795.00
$995.00
$1,195.00
$1,595.00
$1,995.00
3 People
$795.00
$995.00
$1,195.00
$1,595.00
$1,995.00
4 People
$795.00
$995.00
$1,195.00
$1,595.00
$1,995.00
5 People
$895.00
$1,095.00
$1,295.00
$1,695.00
$2,095.00
6 People
$995.00
$1,195.00
$1,395.00
$1,795.00
$2,195.00
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

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

Jason Y.

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.
Independent Guide 11 years of exp.
Captain Jason was born and raised in a military family. When they moved to the Florida Panhandle in 1993, he met some friends who were into fishing and from then he was hooked! The captain's been an avid fisherman since and he purchased his first boat in 2010. From there he has mainly fished the Gulf to this day. Captain Jason loves taking people out to fish and enjoys friends and family catching more than...

About Your Guide

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Jason Y.

Certified Damn Good Guide
Independent Guide 11 years of exp.
Captain Jason was born and raised in a military family. When they moved to the Florida Panhandle in 1993, he met some friends who were into fishing and from then he was hooked! The captain's been an avid fisherman since and he purchased his first boat in 2010. From there he has mainly fished the Gulf to this day. Captain Jason loves taking people out to fish and enjoys friends and family catching more than himself. At that point, he decided to go to Sea School and get his captain's license. Now, he's here doing what he's always wanted to do and that's fish for a living.
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Start Location & Lodging Options

Shalimar, Florida

About Your Boat

Boat photo for State Water Trolling/Bottom Fishing
Boat photo for State Water Trolling/Bottom Fishing
Boat photo for State Water Trolling/Bottom Fishing
Boat Type
Center Console
Boat Manufacturer
Scout
Year Built
2005
Boat Length
26'

About Your Boat

Boat Type
Center Console
Boat Manufacturer
Scout
Year Built
2005
Boat Length
26'
Engine Manufacturer
Yamaha
Total Horsepower
300
Number of Engines
2
Additional Amenities
GPS, Fishfinder, Live Bait Well, Wireless Trolling Motor, Outriggers, Ice Box, Radar
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Trip Details & Amenities

Water Type

Deep Sea, 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 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 kids.

Flexible Cancelation

This trip can be canceled for a refund up to 3 days before the trip.

Disability Friendly

This trip is not suited for those with disabilities.

Lunch

Please provide your own food / snacks.

Target Species

Color-coded seasonality below is based on .
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  • 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

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

Everything Else to Know

Sunscreen, shades, and hat. Ice Box, Rods, reels & tackle included.
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%).
Cancel for free up to 3 days before the trip and receive credit back to your account. Cancelling within 3 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

5.0
based on 9 reviews

Agustin

Verified Review

September 1

Great trip caught a ton of fishes

Agustin

Verified Review

September 1

Great trip caught a ton of fishes
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James

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July 8

Awesome trip. My son and I took this trip to get on snapper and we did. Then we ended up hooked on a bull shark and the captain did everything in his power to get the shark to the surface. It was definitely a life time experience that we will never forget. Thank you for the amazing memories I made with my son. Worth every penny.

James

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July 8

Awesome trip. My son and I took this trip to get on snapper and we did. Then we ended up hooked on a bull shark and the captain did everything in his power to get the shark to the surface. It was definitely a life time experience that we will never forget. Thank you for the amazing memories I made with my son. Worth every penny.
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Alison

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June 5

Hell of a time. Captain and first mate were awesome!! Some of us didn’t have much fun tho!! 😂🤣😂

Alison

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June 5

Hell of a time. Captain and first mate were awesome!! Some of us didn’t have much fun tho!! 😂🤣😂
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Nikema

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April 3

Had a wonderful time. Was crazy windy but we made the best of it. Caught about 19 fish between the 5 of us.

Nikema

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April 3

Had a wonderful time. Was crazy windy but we made the best of it. Caught about 19 fish between the 5 of us.
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Heather

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May 28

Captain Jason was such a pleasure to be around and very knowledgeable about the fish we were looking for. He made sure we had the best experience possible!

Heather

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May 28

Captain Jason was such a pleasure to be around and very knowledgeable about the fish we were looking for. He made sure we had the best experience possible!
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Johnny

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August 14

All around Fantastic experience and Jason is very knowledgable and a great time. Will definitely book with Jason and time off charters again next year.

Johnny

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August 14

All around Fantastic experience and Jason is very knowledgable and a great time. Will definitely book with Jason and time off charters again next year.
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Steve

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July 11

Captain Jason is very knowledgeable and worked hard to assure we had a safe and enjoyable trip. The two youngsters on board, ages 11 and 12, had a blast catching snappers and a variety of other species while bottom fishing. Later switched to trolling for mahi and kings but those species didn't want to cooperate that day. His 26ft boat offered a stable and dry ride for our 5 person charter even in a light...

Steve

Verified Review

July 11

Captain Jason is very knowledgeable and worked hard to assure we had a safe and enjoyable trip. The two youngsters on board, ages 11 and 12, had a blast catching snappers and a variety of other species while bottom fishing. Later switched to trolling for mahi and kings but those species didn't want to cooperate that day. His 26ft boat offered a stable and dry ride for our 5 person charter even in a light chop well offshore. Captain Jason well deserves his 5 star "damn good" rating and we will definitely contact him should we decide to fish this area again.
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James

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June 22

Great guy. Did an awesome job!! Caught multiple species. Would 100% book another trip with Jason.

James

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June 22

Great guy. Did an awesome job!! Caught multiple species. Would 100% book another trip with Jason.
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Tracy

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June 14

We had a great time. Captain Jay was extremely knowledgeable and found us the perfect spots. We had our limit early on large red snappers and trolled for mahimahi. The boat was clean and handled a moderately rough water very well. We highly recommend and will be back!

Tracy

Verified Review

June 14

We had a great time. Captain Jay was extremely knowledgeable and found us the perfect spots. We had our limit early on large red snappers and trolled for mahimahi. The boat was clean and handled a moderately rough water very well. We highly recommend and will be back!
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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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