Destin Fishing Trips: Our Top 10

1.Inshore Fishing on the Waters of the Choctawhatchee Bay

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 88 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) Our pick

Captain Rob takes up to four anglers onto Choctawhatchee Bay aboard Dress Blues, a new 25-foot center-console. Expect private instruction, Penn gear, live bait, shaded seating, a restroom, and fishing for redfish, snapper, drum, trout, and more.

“Captain Rob is an exceptional fishing guide and navigator on the water who made the trip so enjoyable, interesting, and refreshing. We caught lots of fish just after a short time in the bay that exceeded expectations. I highly recommend Captain Rob and L4K Charters because of his experience and patience for any skill level of fishing, and for just an overall fun and memorable time. Look forward to another trip on the next visit to Destin. Thanks a million!”

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2.Shared Deep Sea Fishing Trip from Destin

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 44 reviews · 6 hours (approx.) · from $169

Spend about six hours bottom fishing from Destin with Pelican Adventures. You’ll fish with 8 to 25 people, using supplied rods, bait, tackle, license, and fish cleaning. Crew members such as Captain Mark, Clay, Charlie, and Noah help anglers target snapper, porgies, mingo, sea bass, and more.

“The crew was extremely knowledgeable and very helpful. Captain Mark took us to great fishing spots, and Clay & Charlie educated us on all the fish we caught, & even baited our hooks. We caught about 47 fish, 17 we kept. Clay cleaned them for us, & let us know to take them to any restaurant on the beach and they cook them! The weather was perfect. Overall we would 100% recommend Pelican Adventures for your deep sea fishing excursion. Great job fellas! We will definitely be back to see you again😊”

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3.Destin: Party and Walk-On Fishing trip

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 43 reviews · 6 hours (approx.) · from $101Best value

Set out from 580 Harbor Blvd in Destin for a six-hour bottom-fishing trip aboard a boat carrying up to 65 people. Pelican Adventures provides your license, rod, reel, bait, tackle, restroom, and fish cleaning. Zach, Shawn, and Kye are among the crew members praised for their help.

“The crew were great and very helpful. The fishing positions were too close together and the lines would get tangled with other folks every time the boat moved. 4 hours of riding time, one hour of fishing time and the other hour was dealing with tangles or moving to another fishing area.”

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4.6 Hour Family Fun Fishing Charter on a 42’ Sportfish ,Alibi

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 15 reviews

Spend about six hours aboard the 42-foot Alibi with a private captain and crew, fishing Destin’s offshore waters for up to six people. Gear, bait, and fishing licenses are included. Crew members such as Tim, Jacob, JoJo, Dakota, and Chandler have earned praise for helping families handle the fish.

“Before I made reservations, I read some bad reviews about this charter canceling right before the actual tour thinking it was isolated instances. My mistake! I booked this charter anyway. My kids and their family came from out of town to join tRead more”

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5.2 Hour Kids Fishing Charter

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 9 reviews

Join Captain Joshua Regans of Reel Runners for a private two-hour fishing trip from Niceville, near Destin. Gear, bait, bottled water, and snacks are included. The short outing suits young children and first-time fishers, with redfish, trout, sheepshead, and other seasonal catches possible.

“It was a really nice experience, specially for my daughter that never fish before, 2nd Chance captain Jake was very professional, and he knew when to move to a different spot when we were not finding any fish, until we finally caught soRead more”

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6.Private Fishing Charters from Destin Harbor

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 5 reviews · 4 hours (approx.)

Leave Destin Harbor with Captain Cliff and deckhand Austin aboard Reel Grace for four to six hours of bottom fishing about 10 miles offshore. You get rods, bait, tackle, license, ice, and fish cleaning, with a private group of up to six.

“We had a flawless experience. We arrived about 15 minutes early to meet Captain Cliff and his deckhand, Austin. They took care of us from start to finish. The quick lesson was all we needed to start catching fish. Cliff knew precisely where to go, and Austin helped us the whole time. I'd highly recommend the experience to anyone!”

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7.Destin Inshore Fishing Charter

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 5 reviews · 4 to 8 hours (approx.)

Fish Choctawhatchee Bay on a private Destin charter for up to four people. Your captain supplies the boat, gear, licenses, safety equipment, and water, with chances to catch redfish, trout, flounder, black drum, tarpon, shark, or jack crevalle.

“I went with my brother and his family with captain Wayne and everyone had a great time. It was all very easy and we caught plenty of Redfish, At the end of our fishing time, My grandfather tells me that if I had known before how much fun fishing could be, I would have caught a lot of fish when I was young. we will come back for sure again in the middle of June.”

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8.Destin: Kids Fishing Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 3 reviews · 2 - 3 hours

You’ll fish the Emerald Coast and Choctawhatchee Bay with an English-speaking guide, all bait and tackle included. Guides cast for children so they can focus on reeling in fish. The trip costs $450 for up to four people and lasts 2 to 3 hours.

“They kept the crew busy catching fish today did an amazing job cleaning them for us as well. Thank you for everything. They enjoyed it”

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9.Destin: Have Fun Charters Fishing Experience

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 2 reviews · 3 - 8 hours

Book a private Destin fishing trip for up to four people, lasting 3 to 8 hours. Have Fun Charters supplies tackle, bait, and English-speaking crew support. Bring sunscreen, a hat, soft shoes, snacks, and drinks while you fish for snapper, king fish, trigger, cobia, and amberjack.

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10.Destin: Shared Fishing Charter

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2 reviews · 4 - 6 hours · from $300

Join a shared Destin fishing charter for four or six hours with up to six people aboard. Your English-speaking captain provides bait, tackle, and fishing help as you target snapper, king fish, trigger, cobia, or amberjack in the Gulf of Mexico.

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