Fishing Charters in Destin Florida
Before Destin turned into what is today, one of the most visited vacation spots and home of some of the best fishing grounds for the Gulf of Mexico, it was nothing more than a small fishing village. Destin, Florida now has more charter boats than anywhere else in Florida.
Prior to booking a charter...
Realize some specialize in relaxed family fishing while others are 2 to 3-day sport fishing. You can privately charter a boat for a single group, or you can hop on a party fishing boat that takes large groups at one time. It's completely your decision!
Do I need a fishing license to fish on a charter?
Being on a registered fishing charter is one of the few case scenarios in which you won’t need a fishing license.
How old do I have to be to reserve a charter?
In most cases, you must be 18 years of age or older to reserve a charter.
What should I bring on charters?
For the most part, you just have to bring yourself. The rest is up to you. People like to bring towels, food & drink, sunscreen, a camera, etc. Fishing gear is most of the time always included with the charter. Check prior to reserving it!
What should I not bring on charters?
Most charters don’t permit any glass brought. The majority of charters also prohibit any GPS devices on the boat. Take note before packing to go on one. It will be confiscated. A fishing license, bait, ice, bags, hooks, tackle, etc. will all be provided on the charter for you!
How old do you have to be to be allowed on a charter?
The cutoff age for most charters is the 4-5 range.
What type of Fish can you expect to catch?
The amount and variety of fish caught depend on your location and time spent out. Obviously, the more time spent out the more fish you catch and the more ground you cover the more species you will catch. All in all, some of the more common catches are grouper, snapper, cobia, redfish, amberjack, triggerfish, blackfin tuna, and occasionally sharks! As stated before, the type of fish you catch will be based off your preferences. The charters will be there to satisfy your wants!
What if the Weather is bad?
As many of you know, Destin can have storms and sunshine in a span of a couple of hours. Therefore, unless it's extreme, charters will rarely cancel due to weather. They will always keep an eye on the radar and make sure you all are safe, but they expect you all to have clothing appropriate for the weather. If you head out on the boat and the weather gets too bad to fish, the captain may decide to go in. If this is the case, you will only be charged for the hours you were out there fishing, not the entire trip. If you feel unsafe and want to head back, the capitain will always listen and discuss a fair price with you.
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