Guide:

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

The Captain’s Choice charter trips include 1 hour of light tackle trolling, followed by 4 hours of shark fishing! Fun for the whole family!

We are located behind Dewey Destin’s on the harbor. We share a parking lot with Luther’s Pontoon and Dewey’s. Please pull all the way down the hill to the water the morning of (free parking) and we can get everyone loaded up.

We recommend you bring drinks/snacks and sunscreen. It will be hot! But we do have AC inside the boat as well as a restroom.

We leave the dock at 5:30am so we ask if you could try and come a few minutes early so we can get everyone signed in and load your bags on the boat.

A run down of our trolling charters: We have out 3-4 rods at a time and are continuously moving. We will pull lures through the water as we cruise through the Emerald Coast. You'll get to see an amazing sunrise (and probably some dolphins). Our targeted species are king Mackerel, Spanish mackerel, and bonitas. Light tackle trolling is fun for all ages, and the bite lately has been great first thing in the morning.

A run down of our shark fishing charters: We make our way to our shark fishing spot, which is only about 10 mins away/less than a mile off shore. Then we will then throw the anchor and chum the waters with carcasses from the previous day and get our 3 big shark rods out. We have them all at different levels, one at the bottom, one mid-water and one floating on top. After we get those out and everyone is comfy we will get a couple of bottom fishing rods out to try and catch some snappers, trigger fish, etc. This is what we will do while we wait for the shark bite. The sharks will smell our chum and come to us so we have to be patient. Once we get the shark hooked up, we will get all of the other rods reeled in, throw the poly ball connected to our anchor and fight the shark. This way we can move with the shark and back down on him if needed.

I hope this was helpful! Please let me know if you have any questions. We look forward to fishing with y'all.

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.

Air Conditioning

This boat has air conditioning.

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.

Disability Friendly

This trip is not suited for those with disabilities.

Flexible Cancelation

The deposit for this trip is non-refundable.

Lunch

Please provide your own food / snacks.

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Pricing Matrix

	5 Hours
1 Person	$1,380.00
2 People	$1,380.00
3 People	$1,380.00
4 People	$1,380.00
5 People	$1,380.00
6 People	$1,380.00

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About Your Guide

Katie A.

Independent Guide

Talkative

Laid-back

Instructional

Beginner Oriented

Comfortable

Quality

Katie, a dedicated fishing guide based in the beautiful coastal city of Destin, Florida, is your gateway to thrilling and productive fishing adventures in the Emerald Coast. With extensive knowledge of the Gulf of Mexico's diverse fisheries and a true passion for angling, she specializes in providing anglers with unforgettable fishing experiences. Whether you're targeting kingfish, tuna or wahoo offshore, or trolling for Spanish mackerel, bonitas, or mahi nearshore, Katie's local expertise ensures each fishing...

About Your Guide

Katie A.

Independent Guide

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Rapid Fire Guide Q & A

What’s the biggest fish you’ve caught?

Sailfish

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

Fresh caught sushi

Rapid Fire Guide Q & A

What’s the biggest fish you’ve caught?

Sailfish

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

Fresh caught sushi

What’s your favorite band?

Shania Twain

What’s your favorite movie?

Parent Trap

What’s your favorite sports team?

The University of Alabama (Alumni)

What’s your drink of choice?

Sweet tea

How did you get started guiding?

I grew up on the back deck of my dads charter boat working my way up until I got my captains license

What makes you different from other guides?

I’m a female in a predominantly male industry. I don’t yell at my anglers, I instead walk you through the process. We like to have fun on our boat. We listen to music, enjoy some beverages, and catch fish.

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Start Location & Lodging Options

Destin, Florida

Areas Fished

Destin Harbor

About Your Boat

Boat photo for Captain’s Choice: Troll + Shark

Boat Type: Sportfisher
Boat Manufacturer: Hatteras
Year Built: 1960
Boat Length: 34'

About Your Boat

Boat Type: Sportfisher
Boat Manufacturer: Hatteras
Year Built: 1960
Boat Length: 34'
Engine Manufacturer: John Deere
Number of Engines: 2
Additional Amenities: Live well, bathroom, A.C, Bluetooth speaker. All fishing tackle and licenses are included.

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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.

Air Conditioning

This boat has air conditioning.

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.

Disability Friendly

This trip is not suited for those with disabilities.

Flexible Cancelation

The deposit for this trip is non-refundable.

Lunch

Please provide your own food / snacks.

Target Species

Color-coded seasonality below is based on .

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This species is in play.
You might get lucky (as long as things are in-season).
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Techniques

Artificial Lure Fishing
Bottom Fishing
Cut Bait Fishing
Heavy Tackle Fishing
Light Tackle Fishing
Live Bait Fishing
Trolling
Topwater Fishing

Everything Else to Know

We highly recommend bringing a cooler with water or electrolyte beverages as it gets very hot out. Sunscreen and hats are also a good idea to pack.

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 4 reviews

Stephen

Verified Review

September 15

Stephen

Verified Review

September 15

5 Stars! Capt Katie and her deck hand Nick (amazing young man) gave us a wonderful day of fishing on the Gulf. Her hospitality, knowledge of fishing in the Gulf and patient instruction made for a very enjoyable and interesting trip. We trolled for mackerel and did some bottom fishing for shark, which unexpectedly got us a red snapper plus a good size shark. For me it was a welcome return to nearshore fishing and for my son, a new experience.

I highly recommend a trip with Capt Katie. She is keeping the spirit of Destin, the luckiest fishing village in the world, alive and well. You will not be disappointed.

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Paul-jason

Verified Review

July 3

Captain Katie and Nick are the absolute bomb!!!! Been coming to Destin for years waiting to find the right captain, don’t waste anymore time, if you’re looking for BIG SHARKS, Captain Katie is your girl!!! During the wait they kept the action going on smaller lines the entire time! And once the bite was on it was ON!!! Hats off Captain Katie, you are definitely one of the best!

Paul-jason

Verified Review

July 3

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Trip: Shark Fishing Charter

Response from Katie:

Thank you so much! We can’t wait to do it again next year! What a day to remember!

Response from Katie:

Thank you so much! We can’t wait to do it again next year! What a day to remember!

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Adam

Verified Review

June 25

Adam

Verified Review

June 25

Stellar Review for an Unforgettable Fish Charter Experience

Our recent fish charter experience with Captain Katie and her first mate, Nick, was nothing short of phenomenal! I took my 13 and 11-year-old boys shark fishing, and Captain Katie did not disappoint. We landed an impressive 9' tiger shark that gave us an exhilarating challenge and wore us out in the best way possible.

The excitement didn't stop there. Captain Katie expertly guided us to prime spots where we caught mackerel, bonita, and snapper, keeping the adrenaline high and the action continuous.

We go charter fishing every year, and I can confidently say that this was the most enjoyable and memorable trip we've ever had. The crew's professionalism, expertise, and friendly demeanor made the entire experience exceptional. I highly recommend this crew for anyone looking for an unforgettable fishing adventure!

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Prestyn

Verified Review

July 27

Katie is by far top notch. Her deck hand Nick was awesome as well. Highly suggest going out with them. We caught a 10ft+ tiger shark. Once in a lifetime experience

Prestyn

Verified Review

July 27

Katie is by far top notch. Her deck hand Nick was awesome as well. Highly suggest going out with them. We caught a 10ft+ tiger shark. Once in a lifetime experience

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Response from Katie:

Thank you so much! What a trip to remember! Can’t wait to see y’all again next time!

Response from Katie:

Thank you so much! What a trip to remember! Can’t wait to see y’all again next time!

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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, bait, and the expenses involved in providing and maintaining the necessary gear for your trip.

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