Black Sea Bass

NEW 1 - 8 People 5 - 8 Hours From $650
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
Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin

About Your Trip

Water Type

Inshore, Deep Sea, Nearshore

Skill Levels

Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced

Weather

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

Black Sea bass fishing is fun because they are great eating, great fighting fish. We catch them often while porgy fishing, but can target bigger fish by using iron jigs and bucktails. These fish are beautiful and can top 6 pounds. When the bite is on, sometimes they even feed on the surface, but usually we get them in 20-50' of water. In the summer, we can get them in water pushing 90' while fluke...

About Your Trip

Black Sea bass fishing is fun because they are great eating, great fighting fish. We catch them often while porgy fishing, but can target bigger fish by using iron jigs and bucktails. These fish are beautiful and can top 6 pounds. When the bite is on, sometimes they even feed on the surface, but usually we get them in 20-50' of water. In the summer, we can get them in water pushing 90' while fluke fishing. They make the best ceviche around!

They fight great and the sport catching them is a blast. When you "get it", you feel like you will get one each and every cast. I love taking kids to catch them.. Plus, if you're using jigs, the porgy (scup) that you catch are usually HUGE.
Amenities

Water Type

Inshore, Deep Sea, Nearshore

Skill Levels

Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced

Tackle

All rods, reels, and tackle are included.

Beer

Feel free to enjoy responsibly, but please no glass.

Music

You can play your own bluetooth music.

Weather

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

Kid Friendly

This trip can cater to small children.

Flexible Cancelation

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

Physicality

This trip requires an average level of physical activity.

Fish Cleaning

No cleaning service provided.

Boat Restroom

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

Live Bait

Live bait is not used on this 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
1 Person
$650.00
$850.00
$1,100.00
2 People
$650.00
$850.00
$1,100.00
3 People
$650.00
$850.00
$1,100.00
4 People
$650.00
$850.00
$1,100.00
5 People (two boats)
$1,300.00
$1,700.00
$2,200.00
6 People (two boats)
$1,300.00
$1,700.00
$2,200.00
7 People (two boats)
$1,300.00
$1,700.00
$2,200.00
8 People (two boats)
$1,300.00
$1,700.00
$2,200.00
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

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Rich A.

Independent Guide
Talkative
Laid-back
Instructional
Beginner Oriented
Comfortable
Quantity
I love this. Taking people fishing since 2004 and I still feel like a little kid. What I like most about my business is that I don't just do one type of trip. If it swims, I fish for it. And I appreciate the little things; seeing the sunrise, enjoying the seas, teaching kids and adults how to fish; how to best handle the gear. With some species, it's just amazing to target them (like...

About Your Guide

Profile photo of Captain Experiences guide Rich

Rich A.

Independent Guide
I love this. Taking people fishing since 2004 and I still feel like a little kid. What I like most about my business is that I don't just do one type of trip. If it swims, I fish for it. And I appreciate the little things; seeing the sunrise, enjoying the seas, teaching kids and adults how to fish; how to best handle the gear. With some species, it's just amazing to target them (like giant tuna, sharks). Other species are great to eat and catch in numbers. Cape Cod is a great place to fish; tons of species to target. And warm waters!

Our season starts in April and ends in November. The "short list" is:

April: Squid.

May: Squid, porgy (scup), black sea bass, stripers/blues, fluke

June: Porgy, black sea bass, stripers/blues, fluke, bluefin tuna

July: Porgy, black sea bass, stripers/blues, fluke, bluefin tuna, sharks, bonito

August: Porgy, black sea bass, stripers/blues, fluke, bluefin tuna, sharks, bonito, false albacore

September: stripers/blues, fluke, bluefin tuna, sharks, bonito, false albacore

October: stripers/blues, bluefin tuna, sharks, bonito, false albacore

November: bluefin tuna

We fish off of Cape Cod, where I have been fishing since 1975!
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Rapid Fire Guide Q & A

What’s the biggest fish you’ve caught?
565# thresher (released a couple of much bigger great whites)
If you were cooking for all your friends what would you cook?
Fried fish or sushi

Rapid Fire Guide Q & A

What’s the biggest fish you’ve caught?
565# thresher (released a couple of much bigger great whites)
If you were cooking for all your friends what would you cook?
Fried fish or sushi
What’s your favorite band?
Clash
What’s your favorite movie?
Dr Strangelove
What’s your favorite sports team?
Boston Bruins
What’s your drink of choice?
Grappa
What do you want for Christmas this year?
Waders
How did you get started guiding?
My ex said “you should be a charter captain!”
What makes you different from other guides?
I’m a 55 year old kid who feels like he’s 10.
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Start Location & Lodging Options

About Your Boat

Boat photo for Black Sea Bass
Boat photo for Black Sea Bass
Boat photo for Black Sea Bass
Boat photo for Black Sea Bass
Boat Type
Pilothouse
Boat Manufacturer
Parker
Boat Length
25'
Boat Restroom
No

About Your Boat

Boat Type
Pilothouse
Boat Manufacturer
Parker
Boat Length
25'
Boat Restroom
No
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Trip Details & Amenities

Water Type

Inshore, Deep Sea, Nearshore

Skill Levels

Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced

Tackle

All rods, reels, and tackle are included.

Beer

Feel free to enjoy responsibly, but please no glass.

Music

You can play your own bluetooth music.

Weather

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

Kid Friendly

This trip can cater to small children.

Flexible Cancelation

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

Physicality

This trip requires an average level of physical activity.

Fish Cleaning

No cleaning service provided.

Boat Restroom

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

Live Bait

Live bait is not used on this 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 .
View Full Species Seasonality Chart »
  • 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

All gear is included, but we also recommend bringing sunglasses, sunscreen, weather-appropriate clothing, and any gear of your own you want to use on the trip.
You'll need to buy a fishing license before getting out there. Find out more about licenses here.
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.

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Fun, educational and exactly what we were looking for! Highlight of our vacation.

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Excellent! Fun and engaging.
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George

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Excellent! Fun and engaging. Will be back!
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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.
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