Destin Fishing Charters
Explore the best fishing charters in Destin — from nearshore Gulf trips to family-friendly kids fishing.
Choose the right Destin fishing charter based on your experience, target species, and how you want to spend your day on the water.
Not sure which to pick? You decide whether to fish the calm bay or the nearshore Gulf — and your captain will steer the call based on where the fish have been biting and the day’s weather and conditions.
What’s Included on Every Destin Charter Trip
Every fishing charter we run includes top-tier rods, reels, and tackle, fresh live bait, ice, fuel, a fishing license that covers your entire group, and full fish-cleaning at the dock when you’re done. Snacks and drinks are on you — pack a soft cooler and you’re set.
Group Size & Pricing
All Destin Inshore Guides charters are priced per boat and include up to 4 passengers. Additional passengers are $50 each up to capacity. Half-day, three-quarter day, and full-day options are available across our inshore, nearshore, kids, and harbor cruise trips. Tipping the captain at trip’s end is appreciated and customary.
What to Expect on the Water
Our captains know Choctawhatchee Bay, the Destin Pass, and the nearshore reefs and wrecks of the Gulf of Mexico like the back of their hand. Whether you’re targeting redfish on the flats or red snapper on the reefs, you’ll spend the day on fish — not running between empty spots.
Nearshore Fishing
Nearshore Fishing
Inshore Fishing
Inshore Fishing
Kids Fishing
Kids Fishing
Harbor/Dolphin Cruise
Harbor/Dolphin Cruise
Cobia • Kingfish
Red Snapper • Tarpon
Redfish • Speckled Trout
Grouper • Flounder
50+ Years Combined Experience
All Skill Levels
Welcome
Tournament-Winning Captains
Premium Equipment Included
Every trip, side by side
All rates are for the boat, not per person, and cover up to four passengers. Each additional passenger is $50. Rods, reels, bait, ice, tackle, the fishing licence for everyone aboard and fish cleaning are included in every trip.
| Trip | What you catch | 4 hr | 5 hr | 6 hr | 8 hr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bay fishingChoctawhatchee Bay and the intracoastal | Redfish, speckled trout, sheepshead, black drum | $800 | $1,000 | $1,200 | — |
| Nearshore GulfWithin about nine miles, reefs and wrecks | Snapper, grouper, triggerfish, amberjack, mackerel | $900 | $1,125 | $1,350 | — |
| Captain's ChoiceCaptain picks the water on the day | Whatever is biting | $900 | $1,125 | $1,350 | — |
| SharkBeaches and passes, heavy tackle | Blacktip, spinner, bull, hammerhead | $900 | $1,125 | $1,350 | — |
| 31ft Cape HornGulf, with the range for a full day | Reef and wreck species, trolling | $900 | $1,125 | $1,350 | $1,800 |
| Kids fishingDestin Harbor and the bay, 2 or 3 hours | Redfish, bluefish, trout, ladyfish | $400 (2 hr) | $600 (3 hr) | — | — |
| Harbor & dolphin cruiseDestin Harbor and Crab Island | Dolphins, not fish | $200 | — | — | — |
Boarding at Heron Harbor Marina, 314 Harbor Blvd, Destin. Trips run 6am to 8pm, seven days a week. A $250 reservation fee holds the date and the balance is paid to the captain on the day. Full pricing and cancellation terms.
Questions about choosing and booking a trip
Prices, what is included, group size and how to pick.
How much does a fishing charter cost in Destin?
Bay trips start at $800 for four hours, nearshore Gulf, shark and Captain's Choice trips at $900, and kids trips at $400 for two hours. The longest day is eight hours on the 31 foot Cape Horn at $1,800. Every rate is for the boat and covers up to four passengers.
Which Destin charter should I book?
If the water needs to be calm or there are young children aboard, book the bay. If you want fish for the table, book nearshore. If you cannot decide, book Captain's Choice and the captain picks on the morning based on conditions.
What is included in a trip?
Rods, reels and tackle, bait, ice, the fishing licence for everyone aboard, and fish cleaning at the dock. Bring food, drink, sunscreen and a hat.
How many people can come?
Up to four passengers are included in every rate, and each additional passenger is $50.
Have questions or ready to book your trip? Send us a message or give us a call — we’ll help you plan the perfect day on the water in Destin.