Guide:

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.

About Your Trip

If you’re ready to get hooked on fishing in Destin, book a trip with Destin’s Premier Fishing Experience on the newest and nicest boat in the fleet. Our NEW guide for this year is Captain Blake, which means you’ll tap into 20 years of angling experience on the Emerald Coast and is highly respected in the local fishing community!!

These waters are home to Sharks, Mingos, Amberjack, Bluefish, Black Drum, Black Grouper, Red Grouper, King Mackerel (Kingfish), Pompano, Lane Snapper, Mangrove Snapper, Red Snapper, Dolphin (Mahi Mahi), and more, depending on the season. On these trips, it’s common to troll and bottom fish using light tackle.

Trips with Destin’s Premier Fishing Experience are fun for all ages, so go ahead and bring the whole family along! Be sure to ask if child-sized life vests are available, otherwise, you should bring your own. Snacks are never a bad idea so that nobody gets grumpy on an empty stomach!

Capt. Blake will bring you aboard a 2023 31’ Sportsman center console with room for 6 passengers. It comes with all the essentials. There’s a toilet on board for your convenience. Rods, reels, and tackle are covered by the charter, along with lures. Live bait is on offer, but it’s good to ask about this so you know if you’ll be catching it yourself.

There’s no need to buy a fishing license, just show up ready for a good time! Be mindful that some species may have special rules or limited seasons. Your captain will help you follow regulations while you fish.

Don’t forget to bring sunblock (non-spray), and sunglasses. Water is included, free of charge. Alcohol is allowed in moderation, so long as you avoid hard liquor as well as glass bottles.

Give yourself something to look forward to and book a trip with Destin’s Premier Fishing Experience!

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 provided for an additional fee.

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 14 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

	5 Hours	6 Hours	8 Hours	10 Hours
1 Person	$1,250.00	$1,500.00	$2,000.00	$2,500.00
2 People	$1,250.00	$1,500.00	$2,000.00	$2,500.00
3 People	$1,250.00	$1,500.00	$2,000.00	$2,500.00
4 People	$1,250.00	$1,500.00	$2,000.00	$2,500.00
5 People	$1,250.00	$1,500.00	$2,000.00	$2,500.00
6 People	$1,250.00	$1,500.00	$2,000.00	$2,500.00
7 People (Second Boat)	$2,500.00	$3,000.00	$4,000.00	$5,000.00
8 People (Second Boat)	$2,500.00	$3,000.00	$4,000.00	$5,000.00
9 People (Second Boat)	$2,500.00	$3,000.00	$4,000.00	$5,000.00
10 People (Second Boat)	$2,500.00	$3,000.00	$4,000.00	$5,000.00
11 People (Second Boat)	$2,500.00	$3,000.00	$4,000.00	$5,000.00
12 People (Second Boat)	$2,500.00	$3,000.00	$4,000.00	$5,000.00

Pay 10% of the price as a deposit today, with the balance due on the day of the trip.

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About Your Guide

Ryan H.

Independent Guide 11 years of exp.

Talkative

Instructional

Expert Oriented

Comfortable

Quality

Laid-back

I am from Montgomery, AL and attended Auburn University. I received my degrees in Finance and International Business and also received my MBA directed in Finance. After college, I ran hospital revenue cycles until I lost the drive to continue in that career after my father's passing so I moved to the beach and started a yacht charter business. We currently own a 75' Princess and operate a 60' Neptunus. We ordered the 31' Sportsman...

About Your Guide

Ryan H.

Independent Guide 11 years of exp.

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Start Location & Lodging Options

Destin, Florida

Areas Fished

Destin Harbor

About Your Boat

Boat photo for Federally Permitted 31’ Sportsman

Boat Type: Center Console
Boat Manufacturer: Sportsman
Year Built: 2023
Boat Length: 31'

About Your Boat

Boat Type: Center Console
Boat Manufacturer: Sportsman
Year Built: 2023
Boat Length: 31'
Engine Manufacturer: Yamaha
Total Horsepower: 600
Number of Engines: 2
Additional Amenities: Toilet, Fishfinder, 2x Live Bait Wells, Multimedia System, Radar, GPS, Bed, Ice Box, Cooler

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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 provided for an additional fee.

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 14 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).
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Techniques

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

Everything Else to Know

Please bring sunscreen, sunglasses, hat, snacks, drinks, personal preferred gear / clothing (you can bring your own fishing gear although it is provided), towels

We provide water and ice

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 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

4.0

based on 5 reviews

Thomas

Verified Review

June 22

The trip was initially planned with Ryan but change to Captain Blake. He was phenomenal. Helpful though all. Knew where the fish were.

Thomas

Verified Review

June 22

The trip was initially planned with Ryan but change to Captain Blake. He was phenomenal. Helpful though all. Knew where the fish were.

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Dawson

Verified Review

July 18

The guide blake was great. We had a 5 hour tour planned and a little rain delayed our start time 30 minutes. We arrived to the harbor at 7:30 like Blake instructed, loaded up and then had to fill the boat with fuel. By the time we got on the open water it was past 8:00 am and we fished no more than an hour. Between drive time and the captain trying to fix the...

Dawson

Verified Review

July 18

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Response from Captain Experiences:

Hey Dawson, thanks for your review. We’re glad to hear Blake was great, but we’re sorry the trip didn’t live up to expectations. Delays with fueling and issues with the motor are definitely frustrating, especially when they cut into fishing time. We appreciate your feedback and have reached out with a discount. We’d love the chance to give you a better experience next time.

Response from Captain Experiences:

Hey Dawson, thanks for your review. We’re glad to hear Blake was great, but we’re sorry the trip didn’t live up to expectations. Delays with fueling and issues with the motor are definitely frustrating, especially when they cut into fishing time.

We appreciate your feedback and have reached out with a discount. We’d love the chance to give you a better experience next time.

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Caleb

Verified Review

June 12

Very fun guide, made sure we caught fish!

Caleb

Verified Review

June 12

Very fun guide, made sure we caught fish!

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Mark

Verified Review

May 19

Mark

Verified Review

May 19

Trip was with Blake, who couldn't have been a better captain or person...put us on some fish. However, a few things I feel I should point out to make a better experience. The boat was not fully prepared for our trip, eating into time.
Just before arriving at marina, Captain Blake told us he was running a little late as discovered boat needed to be fueled up. Needed to stop again on way out to pick up some frozen bait as hadn't done before we arrived. Spent a considerable amount of timeD on way out catching live bait. These were all not particularly problematic, but discovering that we only had 2 waters, a coke, and a beer for 5 people was real issue on a hot day. Seemed these were leftover from a prior trip. None of rods were rigged before we left, so had to be rigged on the water. Again, Blake was great, and we would definitely fish with him again, but more needs to be done to prep for future trips in my opinion.

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Response from Captain Experiences:

Hi Mark, thank you for this feedback. Catptain Blake made sure to add back any lost time on the end of your trip, but I apologize for the inconvienence and frustration. We always recommend bringing along your own snacks and drinks on trips, or coordinating with the Captain ahead of time. We will pass along this feedback to Captain Blake and hope we can get y'all out again on the water with him soon!

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William

Verified Review

March 28

We fished with Capt'n Blake on the 32 Sportsman. Blake was friendly, energetic and most of all, he was determined to put us on the fish. My 13 year old son and his friend were with us, and Blake was extremely attentive and helpful with the youth anglers. I would highly recommend Capt'n Blake, and Captain Experiences, and I would book this same exact trip again if given the opportunity. Tight

William

Verified Review

March 28

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Response from Ryan:

Thank you, William!

Response from Ryan:

Thank you, William!

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First Time Booking with Us?

Captain Experiences is home to 1,600+ quality, vetted fishing and hunting guides across the US and beyond. Our mission is to Unlock the Outdoors by making it quick and easy to book the trip of a lifetime every time with our Damn Good Guides.

We vet our guides and only partner with the best of the best. Our guides do their very best to keep you safe, show you a great time, and send you home with a memorable experience shared with family and friends.

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.

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.