Bluefish are the aggressive feeders of the Destin and Fort Walton Beach inshore and nearshore waters. Running in schools with razor-sharp teeth and bad attitudes, bluefish will smash anything that moves — especially when bait is stacked up around the passes and jetties. Nonstop action, clean fights, and excellent learning targets for new anglers.
Our Destin bluefish charters work East Pass, the jetties, the surf, and the edges of nearshore bait schools. We throw metal spoons, Gotcha plugs, and soft plastics for explosive surface strikes. When bluefish are blowing up bait schools, the bite is constant and every cast produces a fish.
When to Fish
Year-round, with peak runs in winter and spring when bait stacks up in the passes. Moving tides (especially falling) bring the best action.
What to Expect
Metal spoons, Gotcha plugs, and soft plastics for explosive surface strikes. Often caught with Spanish mackerel, ladyfish, and kingfish.
Winter & Spring
Year-Round
Moving Tides
Perfect for redfish, speckled trout, and more in the calm waters of the Choctawhatchee Bay.
Rates Per Boat
Includes up to 4 passengers
Extra Passengers $50
Includes Gear + License
Questions about bluefish fishing in Destin
Seasons, technique and what you can keep, plus which bay fishing trip to book.
When do bluefish run in Destin?
Year round, with the strongest runs in winter and spring when bait stacks up in the passes. Moving water, especially a falling tide, is when they feed hardest.
How do you catch bluefish?
Metal spoons, Gotcha plugs and soft plastics, usually for explosive surface strikes. They are one of the most reliable ways to keep rods bent, which is why they show up on so many kids trips.
What else do you catch with bluefish?
Spanish mackerel, ladyfish and king mackerel share the same water and the same bait schools, so a bluefish trip is rarely only bluefish.