Red Snapper

Red Snapper

American red snapper are prized fish found in the Gulf of Mexico and along the southeastern coast of the United States. They offer delicious meat and require skilled angling techniques. Conservation measures ensure their sustainable populations for continued fishing enjoyment.

Slot

16” Minimum

TaBLE fARE

Excellent

fIGHT rATING

9-10

sUGGESTED bAIT

Live Bait

sEASON

March - October

Expect A Bite!

Redfish

The red drum, also known as redfish, is a popular fish found in the Western Atlantic Ocean, particularly in the Gulf of Mexico and along the southeastern United States. It has a reddish-bronze coloration and a streamlined body. Red drum are prized for their powerful fighting ability and are often found in shallow waters near oyster beds and mangroves. They feed on small fish, crustaceans, and mollusks. Red drum play an important ecological role and are valued both recreationally and commercially. Conservation measures are in place to protect their populations.

Black Drum

Black drum are large, dark-colored fish found in the coastal waters of the Gulf of Mexico. They inhabit sandy or muddy bottoms and feed on a variety of prey. Anglers value their size and strength, making them a popular catch. While they are not currently a conservation concern, responsible fishing practices contribute to the preservation of their populations.

Sheepshead

Sheepshead are striped fish found in coastal waters, including the Gulf of Mexico. They have a distinctive appearance and feed on various prey. Anglers enjoy their challenging fight and delicious taste, while responsible fishing practices help sustain their populations.

Speckle Trout

Speckled trout, also known as spotted seatrout, are prized saltwater fish found along the southeastern US coast. They have a distinctive speckled appearance and are known for their challenging fight and delicious taste. Speckled trout inhabit shallow coastal waters, feed on small fish and invertebrates, and are managed for sustainable fishing practices.

Meet The Guides

If you’re interested in learning more about our captains here at Destin Inshore Guides be sure to visit “The Guides” page for more details.

  • We had Justin as our captain and he was AWESOME! We caught several different kinds of fish and our kids age 12, 10 and 7 loved the adventure!

    - Ashley Watkins

  • Captain Josh was awesome! We went out and he put us on enough Mangrove Snapper to feed our family of 9 staying with us.

    - Tyler Johnson

  • Capt. Aaron was fantastic! I book a fair amount of guided fishing trips and am a guide on my own. Aaron will ensure your children have a great time and he worked his tail off to find fish! My whole family loved it!

    -Mark Macdonald

  • Capt Josh was amazing today! Wore us out catching massive Red Snapper, then Bonita and finished with some Mangrove Snapper! Highly recommend this company! Top notch! We will be back again!!

    -John Barber

314 Harbor Blvd Destin, Florida 32541

Hours
Monday-Sunday 6am-10pm

Phone
850-502-9170