20+ Years on the Water • Destin Fishing Rodeo Captain of the Year • Destin Locals
Meet the Captains & Crew
Four captains. Decades of experience between them. One job: put you on fish and send you home with a story worth telling.
Destin Native • Inshore Specialist
Meet Captain Kyle
Capt. Kyle lives, eats, and breathes Destin fishing. A Destin native who grew up with a rod in hand, he specializes in the inshore and bay fisheries the Emerald Coast is known for — redfish, speckled trout, flounder, and everything that swims the Choctawhatchee.
Known for his patient approach and his ability to put beginners and kids on fish fast, Kyle runs trips that are as much about the experience as the catch. Read Captain Kyle’s full profile.
Bay & Bay-to-Reef Specialist • Wasabi Captain
Meet Captain Aaron
Capt. Aaron has a life-long passion for all things fishing. Born and raised in Georgia, his earliest fishing memories are with his grandfather and a cane pole. Aaron has fished all over the U.S. — from Alaska for halibut to Colorado for trout — and now calls the Gulf of Mexico home, targeting Red Snapper and Mackerel in the Gulf, plus Redfish and Trout in the Choctawhatchee Bay. Read Captain Aaron’s full profile.
Life on the Water • Destin Charter Captain
Meet Captain Josh Calhoon
Capt. Josh Calhoon has been fishing in and around Destin, FL since he was 6 years old — bribing his older sister for rides to the pier.
He’s been a charter captain for the past 16 years. Josh has fished everywhere from the back bays of the Destin/Fort Walton area to the nearshore Gulf reefs and rigs. During his 20+ years of fishing, he’s had the opportunity to fish with some of Destin’s finest captains and has developed a reputation as a well-respected fisherman who is great with kids of all ages.
He’s won the Captain of the Year award at the Destin Fishing Rodeo three years in a row. Read Captain Josh Calhoon’s full profile.
With the Company Since 2021 • Trout & Redfish
Meet Captain Isaiah
Capt. Isaiah joined Destin Inshore Guides in 2021 after working the deck of larger boats as a deckhand and first mate. His own fishing has always been the shallow water kind, chasing speckled trout and redfish on smaller boats. He also works at Emerald Coast Bait & Tackle, our sister company, so he usually knows what is being caught locally before anyone else does. Read Captain Isaiah’s full profile.
What you Can Expect
From inshore flats to Gulf reefs and seasonal runs, our captains have spent years learning the patterns, tides, and conditions that consistently produce results. That local knowledge is the difference between a good trip and a great one
From beginners to seasoned anglers
Premium rods, reels, and gear included
Learn techniques used by tournament anglers
We go where the fish are — period
Their local knowledge of the Destin area allows them to adapt quickly and put clients in the best position to catch fish — no matter the season.
Destin Inshore Guides is proud to run the Reel Lucky, a 2018 Sea Hunt BX 25 BR. As one of the largest bay boats in the Destin area, the Reel Lucky provides plenty of room for your group. The Carolina flair that Sea Hunt boats are known for delivers a comfortable, dry ride every trip.
With a wide, stable platform, open deck layout, and guide-focused design, this boat allows for smooth movement, better casting space, and a more comfortable experience for every angler onboard.
Open Deck Layout
Open space for easy movement and casting.
Stable Fishing Platform
Wide hull keeps the boat steady and secure.
Guide Ready Performance
Built for daily use and consistent results.
Family-Friendly
Comfortable layout for a smooth experience.
Twin 300hp Yamahas, T-top, room for six — built for nearshore reefs and trolling.
Our Cape Horn 31t is rigged for serious nearshore work. Twin 2023 300hp Yamahas push us out to the reefs and wrecks fast and quiet. A Rhodan trolling motor with GPS spot lock, top-of-the-line Simrad electronics, two livewells (60 + 27 gal) for live bait, and a full T-top with all-around seating make this 31’8″ hull comfortable for groups up to six.
Open Deck Layout
Open space for easy movement and casting.
Stable Fishing Platform
Wide hull keeps the boat steady and secure.
Guide Ready Performance
Built for daily use and consistent results.
Family-Friendly
Comfortable layout for a smooth experience.
Twin 300hp Yamahas, T-top, room for six — built for nearshore reefs and trolling.
Bachelor party. Family vacation. First-time angler or twentieth-time regular — every trip is built around the experience, not just the catch. Our captains share the techniques, the local stories, and the little things that make fishing Destin special. You leave with great memories, a few new skills, and usually a fish tale big enough to tell at Thanksgiving.
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Before you book
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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.