{"id":34721,"date":"2022-02-23T15:47:00","date_gmt":"2022-02-23T14:47:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/fishingbooker.com\/blog\/?p=34721"},"modified":"2026-02-11T11:57:09","modified_gmt":"2026-02-11T11:57:09","slug":"destin-fishing-seasons","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/fishingbooker.com\/blog\/destin-fishing-seasons\/","title":{"rendered":"Fishing Seasons in Destin: The Complete Guide for 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"<span class=\"span-reading-time rt-reading-time\" style=\"display: block;\"><span class=\"rt-label rt-prefix\">Reading Time: <\/span> <span class=\"rt-time\"> 9<\/span> <span class=\"rt-label rt-postfix\">minutes<\/span><\/span><p>If you&rsquo;re thinking of taking a trip to the &#8220;World&rsquo;s Luckiest Fishing Village,&#8221; you&rsquo;re in for a treat. <a href=\"https:\/\/fishingbooker.com\/destinations\/location\/us\/FL\/destin?utm_source=fishingbooker&amp;utm_medium=blog&amp;utm_campaign=post_content_link&amp;utm_term=34721\">Destin<\/a> boasts flats, backcountry, reefs, and access to the Gulf of Mexico. It&rsquo;s no wonder that this town is so lauded for its fishing prowess! But before you book your trip, you&rsquo;ll want to know about the fishing seasons in Destin, Florida.&nbsp;<\/p><script src=\"https:\/\/fast.wistia.com\/player.js\" async><\/script><script src=\"https:\/\/fast.wistia.com\/embed\/714yl7ir2e.js\" async type=\"module\"><\/script><style>wistia-player[media-id='714yl7ir2e']:not(:defined) { background: center \/ contain no-repeat url('https:\/\/fast.wistia.com\/embed\/medias\/714yl7ir2e\/swatch'); display: block; filter: blur(5px); padding-top:56.25%; }<\/style><wistia-player media-id=\"714yl7ir2e\" aspect=\"1.7777777777777777\"><div class=\"wistia_preload_transcript_outer_wrapper\" style=\"width: 100%; height: 100%; display:flex; justify-content:center; align-items: center; margin-top:-56.25%;\"><div class=\"wistia_preload_transcript_inner_wrapper\" style=\" overflow: auto;\"><p class=\"wistia_preload_transcript_text\" aria-hidden=\"true\" tabindex=\"-1\" style=\"text-align: justify; font-size: 5px !important;\">This video will cover everything you need to know before you book your fishing charter in Destin. We&#039;ll fill you in on what you can expect to catch, the best time to plan your trip, some of the best fishing spots, and the most popular techniques in the area. After watching this video, you&rsquo;ll be one step closer to exploring the Gulf and experiencing some of the best fisheries in the world. Year in and year out, anglers from all over the world come to Destin, Florida to check out this fishing goldmine.\r\n\r\nWhat started as a small fishing village in the 1800s has blossomed into one of the top fishing destinations in the Gulf of Mexico.\r\n\r\nI&rsquo;ve fished all over this planet, anywhere and everywhere I&rsquo;ve wanted to and to say the least, this is the only place I&rsquo;ve never been skunked. Never been out here and not caught something. So, it&rsquo;s probably the best fishing on the planet as far as I&rsquo;m concerned.\r\n\r\nWith some of the most diverse fishing grounds, it&rsquo;s no wonder this small town has earned the reputation of the &ldquo;World&rsquo;s Luckiest Fishing Village.&rdquo; Destin is located on Florida&rsquo;s Emerald Coast, nestled between Pensacola and Panama City Beach. Its white sandy beaches and crystal blue waters attract millions of tourists each year, but just a few miles offshore, you&rsquo;ll also discover a jackpot of exciting fishing opportunities. So\r\n\r\nwhat really excites me about fishing, especially fishing here out of Destin in the Gulf, is you never really know what you&#039;re going to get.\r\n\r\nThere are so many species and so many big game fish that we can get to out here on day trips that it&rsquo;s really exciting, you know? There&rsquo;s something new in store every trip. It really makes you want to get up and get out there, get you out of bed. Since the 1980s, Destin has become one of the top go-to spots on every angler&rsquo;s bucket list.\r\n\r\nThey don&rsquo;t call Florida the Sunshine State for nothing and Destin is a prime example of this The area gets about 230 sunny days each year, so you can expect a lot of sunshine almost any time you visit. In the winter, average highs rarely dip below 60 degrees Fahrenheit; meanwhile, Destin&rsquo;s highest temperatures average in the low 90s during July, the hottest month of the year. Needless to say, these shores are perfect for a family getaway almost any time you travel! The best part about fishing in Destin is, that no matter when you plan to visit, you&rsquo;ll be sure to get a fair cut of the action!\r\n\r\nEven when the weather gets colder, the fishing remains hot.\r\n\r\nDestin is well-known for its competitive fishing as well. It&rsquo;s home to a variety of fishing tournaments each year, such as the Destin Fishing Rodeo and Emerald Coast Blue Marlin Classic.\r\n\r\nThe cold seasons produce lots of exciting opportunities for inshore fishing, where you&rsquo;ll be able to target species such as Redfish, Speckled Trout, Flounder, and Black Drum.\r\n\r\nOffshore bottom fishing is also solid during the colder months and provides plenty of opportunities for reeling in the likes of Grouper, Vermillion Snapper, and Amberjack. As the waters begin to warm up in springtime, the action starts to get a bit more intense and the variety of bites increases. Many reef species come out of hibernation and show up closer to shore.\r\n\r\nOnce May starts to roll around it&rsquo;s time for offshore trolling!\r\n\r\nPelagic species such as Mahi Mahi, King Mackerel, and Wahoo show up in large numbers and they last throughout the summer. Once June, July, and August come around, it&rsquo;s time to whip out the big guns and target big game on heavy tackle. Marlin, Sailfish, and Tuna flood the offshore waters, as well as delicious Snapper and Grouper species.\r\n\r\nIf I had to pick my favorite, its probably bottom fishing, because of the action.\r\n\r\nYou go out there and you send the lines down and most trips, it&rsquo;s just &ldquo;bam, bam, bam.&rdquo; You&rsquo;ve got fish on, you&rsquo;re getting them in the boat. It&rsquo;s just a lot of action.\r\n\r\nI love being out at the oil rigs.\r\n\r\nSomething about catching these big Yellowfin, its the ultimate fish to bring in. Whether you&rsquo;re deep dropping for Tuna out at the oil rigs or sight fishing for Tarpon in the back bays, you&rsquo;ll surely get what you&rsquo;re looking for. These types of trips typically range from 4 to 6 hours, while offshore trips can range anywhere from 8 to 36 hours.\r\n\r\nThe shorter hour trips are really entry-level trips, to let people get out there, and you know we&rsquo;re not really going too far offshore.\r\n\r\nBut you know, I know once you go once, you&rsquo;re going to want a longer trip after that because you&rsquo;re not going to want to come home. It&#039;s a lot of fun.\r\n\r\nWell, basically the six-hour trip you can do the best of both worlds. You can to the trolling to these bottom spots you&rsquo;re going to, and then you spend a couple of hours there and do some more trolling, you know, and than you get the best of both worlds.\r\n\r\nThe biggest thing is, in saltwater fishing, you really never know. It&#039;s just, you know, what&#039;s on the end of the line is probably the most exciting part of it, even if you are targeting one species. Destin offers a wide variety of charters year-round and holds the largest fishing fleet in all of North America. If you want to bottom fish over reefs, troll the continental shelf, or fly fish in the bay, there are plenty of charters that will tailor each trip based on your preferences and target the species that you want.\r\n\r\nMost charter captains will cover your tackle and bait, and some will also provide snacks and drinks as well. Coolers are usually available on board for you to bring your own refreshments and keep them nice and cold throughout the ride. The boat, gas, and crew are usually included in the price as well. The only thing you should bring with you is sunscreen, a hat, and your favorite pair of sunglasses.\r\n\r\nAll saltwater charters are licensed to cover everyone on board, so there&rsquo;s no need to purchase a fishing license on your own. Just come straight to the harbor, bring any essential items you may need, and you&rsquo;re all set. FishingBooker makes planning your trip extra easy &ndash; with hundreds of local guides, verified reviews, and hassle-free online bookings, you&#039;ll save time and money, and experience an exciting day on the water. So\r\n\r\ngo ahead and visit fishingbooker.com\r\n\r\ntake a look at some of the charters in the area, and get ready to start planning your adventure today!<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/wistia-player><p>The good news is that there&rsquo;s always something biting here in the Florida Panhandle. But, as with everywhere, each species and type of fishing peaks at different times. In this article, we&rsquo;ll introduce you to what species are biting when, giving you tips on the best way to land that prized catch. So let&rsquo;s dive in!&nbsp;<\/p><h2 id=\"what-can-i-expect-from-the-fishing-seasons-in-destin-florida\">What can I expect from the fishing seasons in Destin, Florida?<\/h2><table class=\"table table-bordered table-hover\">\n   <thead>\n      <tr>\n         <th>Species<\/th>\n         <th>Jan<\/th>\n         <th>Feb<\/th>\n         <th>Mar<\/th>\n         <th>Apr<\/th>\n         <th>May<\/th>\n         <th>Jun<\/th>\n         <th>Jul<\/th>\n         <th>Aug<\/th>\n         <th>Sep<\/th>\n         <th>Oct<\/th>\n         <th>Nov<\/th>\n         <th>Dec<\/th>\n      <\/tr>\n   <\/thead>\n   <tbody>\n      <tr>\n         <td><strong>Amberjack<\/strong><\/td>\n         <td>Closed<\/td>\n         <td>Closed<\/td>\n         <td>Closed<\/td>\n         <td>Closed<\/td>\n         <td>Great<\/td>\n         <td>Closed<\/td>\n         <td>Closed<\/td>\n         <td>Great<\/td>\n         <td>Great<\/td>\n         <td>Great<\/td>\n         <td>Closed<\/td>\n         <td>Closed<\/td>\n      <\/tr>\n      <tr>\n         <td><strong>Black Drum<\/strong><\/td>\n         <td>Great<\/td>\n         <td>Fair<\/td>\n         <td>Good<\/td>\n         <td>Great<\/td>\n         <td>Great<\/td>\n         <td>Great<\/td>\n         <td>Great<\/td>\n         <td>Great<\/td>\n         <td>Great<\/td>\n         <td>Great<\/td>\n         <td>Good<\/td>\n         <td>Good<\/td>\n      <\/tr>\n      <tr>\n         <td><strong>Blue Marlin<\/strong><\/td>\n         <td>Weak<\/td>\n         <td>Weak<\/td>\n         <td>Weak<\/td>\n         <td>Weak<\/td>\n         <td>Good<\/td>\n         <td>Great<\/td>\n         <td>Great<\/td>\n         <td>Great<\/td>\n         <td>Great<\/td>\n         <td>Great<\/td>\n         <td>Good<\/td>\n         <td>Weak<\/td>\n      <\/tr>\n      <tr>\n         <td><strong>Cobia<\/strong><\/td>\n         <td>Weak<\/td>\n         <td>Weak<\/td>\n         <td>Good<\/td>\n         <td>Great<\/td>\n         <td>Good<\/td>\n         <td>Good<\/td>\n         <td>Good<\/td>\n         <td>Great<\/td>\n         <td>Great<\/td>\n         <td>Great<\/td>\n         <td>Good<\/td>\n         <td>Fair<\/td>\n      <\/tr>\n      <tr>\n         <td><strong>Flounder<\/strong><\/td>\n         <td>Great<\/td>\n         <td>Great<\/td>\n         <td>Good<\/td>\n         <td>Fair<\/td>\n         <td>Weak<\/td>\n         <td>Weak<\/td>\n         <td>Weak<\/td>\n         <td>Weak<\/td>\n         <td>Good<\/td>\n         <td>Good<\/td>\n         <td>Great<\/td>\n         <td>Great<\/td>\n      <\/tr>\n <tr>\n         <td><strong>Gag Grouper<\/strong><\/td>\n         <td>Closed<\/td>\n         <td>Closed<\/td>\n         <td>Closed<\/td>\n         <td>Closed<\/td>\n         <td>Closed<\/td>\n         <td>Great<\/td>\n         <td>Great<\/td>\n         <td>Great<\/td>\n         <td>Great<\/td>\n         <td>Great<\/td>\n         <td>Great<\/td>\n         <td>Great<\/td>\n      <\/tr>\n\t  <tr>\n         <td><strong>Kingfish<\/strong><\/td>\n         <td>Weak<\/td>\n         <td>Weak<\/td>\n         <td>Fair<\/td>\n         <td>Good<\/td>\n         <td>Great<\/td>\n         <td>Great<\/td>\n         <td>Great<\/td>\n         <td>Great<\/td>\n         <td>Great<\/td>\n         <td>Great<\/td>\n         <td>Fair<\/td>\n         <td>Weak<\/td>\n      <\/tr>\n      <tr>\n         <td><strong>Mahi Mahi<\/strong><\/td>\n         <td>Weak<\/td>\n         <td>Weak<\/td>\n         <td>Weak<\/td>\n         <td>Weak<\/td>\n         <td>Fair<\/td>\n         <td>Great<\/td>\n         <td>Great<\/td>\n         <td>Great<\/td>\n         <td>Great<\/td>\n         <td>Great<\/td>\n         <td>Fair<\/td>\n         <td>Weak<\/td>\n      <\/tr>\n      <tr>\n         <td><strong>Red Grouper<\/strong><\/td>\n         <td>Fair<\/td>\n         <td>Fair<\/td>\n         <td>Good<\/td>\n         <td>Good<\/td>\n         <td>Great<\/td>\n         <td>Great<\/td>\n         <td>Great<\/td>\n         <td>Great<\/td>\n         <td>Great<\/td>\n         <td>Great<\/td>\n         <td>Great<\/td>\n         <td>Great<\/td>\n      <\/tr>\n <tr>\n         <td><strong>Red Snapper<\/strong><\/td>\n         <td>Closed<\/td>\n         <td>Closed<\/td>\n         <td>Closed<\/td>\n         <td>Closed<\/td>\n         <td>Closed<\/td>\n         <td>Great<\/td>\n         <td>Great<\/td>\n         <td>Closed<\/td>\n         <td>Closed<\/td>\n         <td>Great*<\/td>\n         <td>Closed<\/td>\n         <td>Closed<\/td>\n      <\/tr>\n<tr>\n         <td><strong>Redfish<\/strong><\/td>\n         <td>Great<\/td>\n         <td>Great\/td&gt;\n         <\/td><td>Great<\/td>\n         <td>Great<\/td>\n         <td>Great<\/td>\n         <td>Great<\/td>\n         <td>Great<\/td>\n         <td>Great<\/td>\n         <td>Great<\/td>\n         <td>Great<\/td>\n         <td>Great<\/td>\n         <td>Great<\/td>\n      <\/tr>\n <tr>\n         <td><strong>Sailfish<\/strong><\/td>\n         <td>Weak<\/td>\n         <td>Weak<\/td>\n         <td>Weak<\/td>\n         <td>Weak<\/td>\n         <td>Weak<\/td>\n         <td>Fair<\/td>\n         <td>Great<\/td>\n         <td>Great<\/td>\n         <td>Great<\/td>\n         <td>Great<\/td>\n         <td>Fair<\/td>\n         <td>Weak<\/td>\n      <\/tr>\n <tr>\n         <td><strong>Sharks<\/strong><\/td>\n         <td>Good<\/td>\n         <td>Good<\/td>\n         <td>Great<\/td>\n         <td>Great<\/td>\n         <td>Good<\/td>\n         <td>Good<\/td>\n         <td>Good<\/td>\n         <td>Great<\/td>\n         <td>Great<\/td>\n         <td>Great<\/td>\n         <td>Great<\/td>\n         <td>Good<\/td>\n      <\/tr>\n <tr>\n         <td><strong>Sheepshead<\/strong><\/td>\n         <td>Great<\/td>\n         <td>Great<\/td>\n         <td>Good<\/td>\n         <td>Fair<\/td>\n         <td>Weak<\/td>\n         <td>Weak<\/td>\n         <td>Weak<\/td>\n         <td>Weak<\/td>\n         <td>Fair<\/td>\n         <td>Great<\/td>\n         <td>Great<\/td>\n         <td>Great<\/td>\n      <\/tr>\n <tr>\n         <td><strong>Spanish Mackerel<\/strong><\/td>\n         <td>Weak<\/td>\n         <td>Weak<\/td>\n         <td>Fair<\/td>\n         <td>Great<\/td>\n         <td>Great<\/td>\n         <td>Good<\/td>\n         <td>Good<\/td>\n         <td>Good<\/td>\n         <td>Great<\/td>\n         <td>Great<\/td>\n         <td>Weak<\/td>\n         <td>Weak<\/td>\n      <\/tr>\n <tr>\n         <td><strong>Speckled Trout<\/strong><\/td>\n      <td>Great<\/td>\n         <td>Great<\/td>\n         <td>Great<\/td>\n         <td>Great<\/td>\n         <td>Great<\/td>\n         <td>Great<\/td>\n         <td>Great<\/td>\n         <td>Great<\/td>\n         <td>Great<\/td>\n         <td>Great<\/td>\n         <td>Great<\/td>\n         <td>Great<\/td>\n      <\/tr>\n <tr>\n         <td><strong>Tarpon<\/strong><\/td>\n         <td>Weak<\/td>\n         <td>Weak<\/td>\n         <td>Weak<\/td>\n         <td>Weak<\/td>\n         <td>Great<\/td>\n         <td>Great<\/td>\n         <td>Great<\/td>\n         <td>Great<\/td>\n         <td>Great<\/td>\n         <td>Good<\/td>\n         <td>Weak<\/td>\n         <td>Weak<\/td>\n      <\/tr>\n<tr>\n         <td><strong>Triggerfish<\/strong><\/td>\n         <td>Closed<\/td>\n         <td>Closed<\/td>\n         <td>Great<\/td>\n         <td>Great<\/td>\n         <td>Great<\/td>\n         <td>Closed<\/td>\n         <td>Closed<\/td>\n         <td>Great<\/td>\n         <td>Great<\/td>\n         <td>Great<\/td>\n         <td>Great<\/td>\n         <td>Great<\/td>\n      <\/tr>\n <tr>\n         <td><strong>Tuna<\/strong><\/td>\n        <td>Weak<\/td>\n         <td>Weak<\/td>\n         <td>Weak<\/td>\n         <td>Fair<\/td>\n         <td>Good<\/td>\n         <td>Great<\/td>\n         <td>Great<\/td>\n         <td>Great<\/td>\n         <td>Great<\/td>\n         <td>Great<\/td>\n         <td>Good<\/td>\n         <td>Weak<\/td>\n      <\/tr>\n <tr>\n         <td><strong>Wahoo<\/strong><\/td>\n         <td>Weak<\/td>\n         <td>Weak<\/td>\n         <td>Weak<\/td>\n         <td>Weak<\/td>\n         <td>Weak<\/td>\n         <td>Weak<\/td>\n         <td>Good<\/td>\n         <td>Great<\/td>\n         <td>Great<\/td>\n         <td>Great<\/td>\n         <td>Great<\/td>\n         <td>Fair<\/td>\n      <\/tr>\n   <\/tbody>\n<\/table><p>So you want to know when to visit &ndash; heck, that&rsquo;s why you&rsquo;ve opened this article! We&rsquo;re not exaggerating when we say there&rsquo;s not a bad time to come to Destin. Check out what&rsquo;s biting now if you can make the trip away with our <a href=\"https:\/\/fishingbooker.com\/reports\/destination\/us\/FL\/destin?utm_source=fishingbooker&amp;utm_medium=blog&amp;utm_campaign=post_content_link&amp;utm_term=34721\">reports from local captains<\/a>. Or, keep reading and we&rsquo;ll break down what you can target each month.&nbsp;<\/p><ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"#january\">January<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#february\">February<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#march\">March<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#april\">April<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#may\">May<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#june\">June<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#july\">July<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#august\">August<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#september\">September<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#october\">October<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#november\">November<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#december\">December<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul><div class='featured-charters-container' data-trigger='featured-charters' data-destination-id='104' data-destination-title='Destin' data-perpage='4' data-currency='USD'data-filter-field=''data-filter-value=''data-headline='Top Fishing Charters in Destin'data-add-type='m'><\/div>\n<h2 id=\"january\">January<\/h2><figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/fishingbooker-prod-blog-backup.s3.amazonaws.com\/blog\/media\/2022\/02\/14142006\/SheepsheadDestin.jpg\" alt=\"A group of anglers standing in a marina, holding their Sheepshead caught while fishing in Destin\" class=\"wp-image-34736\" srcset=\"https:\/\/fishingbooker-prod-blog-backup.s3.amazonaws.com\/blog\/media\/2022\/02\/14142006\/SheepsheadDestin.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/fishingbooker-prod-blog-backup.s3.amazonaws.com\/blog\/media\/2022\/02\/14142006\/SheepsheadDestin-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/fishingbooker-prod-blog-backup.s3.amazonaws.com\/blog\/media\/2022\/02\/14142006\/SheepsheadDestin-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><p>The closest Destin comes to an off-season, January is the time when most captains take their boats out of the water for maintenance. Average highs of just 60&ordm;F make for a chilly adventure if you do visit, but the exciting <a href=\"https:\/\/fishingbooker.com\/fishing-type\/inshore\/us\/FL\/destin?utm_source=fishingbooker&amp;utm_medium=blog&amp;utm_campaign=post_content_link&amp;utm_term=34721\">inshore<\/a> and nearshore action is sure to keep you warm.&nbsp;<\/p><p>Hit the mangroves and flats, where you can find such delicious creatures as <strong>Snappers<\/strong>, <strong>Flounder<\/strong>, and <strong>Black Drum<\/strong>. Meanwhile, a trip to the bays and the reefs could see you land <strong>Sheepshead<\/strong>, among more. You&rsquo;ll be in for a hearty treat at the end of the day. What better way to wrap up a fishing expedition &ndash; especially when it&rsquo;s cold?<\/p><h2 id=\"february\">February<\/h2><figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/fishingbooker-prod-blog-backup.s3.amazonaws.com\/blog\/media\/2022\/02\/13144718\/Flounder-Soft-Plastic-Bait.jpg\" alt=\"A smiling boy standing on a boat, holding a Flounder he caught with a soft plastic lure\" class=\"wp-image-72661\" srcset=\"https:\/\/fishingbooker-prod-blog-backup.s3.amazonaws.com\/blog\/media\/2022\/02\/13144718\/Flounder-Soft-Plastic-Bait.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/fishingbooker-prod-blog-backup.s3.amazonaws.com\/blog\/media\/2022\/02\/13144718\/Flounder-Soft-Plastic-Bait-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/fishingbooker-prod-blog-backup.s3.amazonaws.com\/blog\/media\/2022\/02\/13144718\/Flounder-Soft-Plastic-Bait-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/fishingbooker-prod-blog-backup.s3.amazonaws.com\/blog\/media\/2022\/02\/13144718\/Flounder-Soft-Plastic-Bait-150x113.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><p>It&rsquo;s more of the same in February, as winter keeps the temperatures down and the majority of the fish away. Even Black Drum and Sheepshead start going into hiding, although some more varieties of <strong>Snappers<\/strong> come out. <strong>Flounder<\/strong> are still going strong, so there&rsquo;s plenty in the way of table fare to target.<\/p><p>Explore the flats, backcountry, and mangroves for your best bet of landing these prizes. The good news is, you don&rsquo;t need a charter guide to take you out. Fish from shore, try wading, or even hire a kayak or smaller peddle boat and you&rsquo;ll be able to cast your line in these waters.&nbsp;<\/p><div class='reviews-fetcher-container' data-destination-id='104' data-destination-title='Destin' data-category-title='' data-category='' data-category-id='' data-trigger='reviews-fetcher' data-viewport-event='view_reviews_fetcher' data-action='In viewport' data-viewport-category='Reviews' data-label=''>\n                    <h3>What anglers said about fishing in Destin<\/h3>\n                <\/div>\n<h2 id=\"march\">March<\/h2><figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/fishingbooker-prod-blog-backup.s3.amazonaws.com\/blog\/media\/2022\/02\/14142008\/Cobia-Destin.jpg\" alt=\"A smiling angler standing on a fishing boat, holding a large Cobia he caught in the nearshore waters of Destin\" class=\"wp-image-34732\" srcset=\"https:\/\/fishingbooker-prod-blog-backup.s3.amazonaws.com\/blog\/media\/2022\/02\/14142008\/Cobia-Destin.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/fishingbooker-prod-blog-backup.s3.amazonaws.com\/blog\/media\/2022\/02\/14142008\/Cobia-Destin-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/fishingbooker-prod-blog-backup.s3.amazonaws.com\/blog\/media\/2022\/02\/14142008\/Cobia-Destin-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><p>Things start picking up in March and every captain worth their salt will have their boat back in the water. It&rsquo;s all go inshore and nearshore, with the arrival of some monster creatures, so you won&rsquo;t want to miss out on a trip on a boat. And by the end of the month, the temperature will break 70, so it&rsquo;s a win-win!<\/p><p>We mentioned the arrival of monster creatures, and <strong>Cobia<\/strong> tops the list of newcomers nearshore. But that&rsquo;s not all. <strong>Triggerfish<\/strong> are possible along the reefs, but even dropping your line from a pier could land you something. <strong>Pompano<\/strong> join the inshore crew, while<strong> Black Drum<\/strong> and <strong>Sheepshead<\/strong> return, along with <a href=\"https:\/\/fishingbooker.com\/fish\/redfish\/us\/FL\/destin?utm_source=fishingbooker&amp;utm_medium=blog&amp;utm_campaign=post_content_link&amp;utm_term=34721\"><strong>Redfish<\/strong><\/a>, so you&rsquo;re almost guaranteed a fishing frenzy.&nbsp;<\/p><h2 id=\"april\">April<\/h2><figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/fishingbooker-prod-blog-backup.s3.amazonaws.com\/blog\/media\/2022\/02\/14142008\/Trout-Destin.jpg\" alt=\"A smiling boy holds a Speckled Trout caught fishing inshore in Destin, FL\" class=\"wp-image-34731\" srcset=\"https:\/\/fishingbooker-prod-blog-backup.s3.amazonaws.com\/blog\/media\/2022\/02\/14142008\/Trout-Destin.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/fishingbooker-prod-blog-backup.s3.amazonaws.com\/blog\/media\/2022\/02\/14142008\/Trout-Destin-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/fishingbooker-prod-blog-backup.s3.amazonaws.com\/blog\/media\/2022\/02\/14142008\/Trout-Destin-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><p>Spring brings new life &ndash; and that&rsquo;s true for the water, too. Whether you&rsquo;re looking to wet your line inshore, nearshore, or further out in the Gulf, things are heating up. Hit the backcountry waters, and two staples of the fishing scene are available, as <strong>Speckled Trout<\/strong> join <strong>Redfish<\/strong> for a real feast. Meanwhile, <strong>Cobia<\/strong> fishing hits its peak near the jetties and piers.<\/p><p>Head further out and the reefs are also bustling with life. <strong>Grouper<\/strong> species are available when bottom fishing, while a trolling trip can see you target <strong>Kingfish<\/strong> and <strong>Spanish Mackerel<\/strong>. And that&rsquo;s before we even mention the <strong>Shark<\/strong> fishing that&rsquo;s going strong in Choctawhatchee Bay. What better way to warm up for peak season?<\/p><h2 id=\"may\">May<\/h2><figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/fishingbooker-prod-blog-backup.s3.amazonaws.com\/blog\/media\/2022\/02\/13144755\/King-Mackerel-May-Fishing-Season.jpg\" alt=\"A fisherman holding a king Mackerel, standing on the side of a boat in a sun cap and sunglasses\" class=\"wp-image-72662\" srcset=\"https:\/\/fishingbooker-prod-blog-backup.s3.amazonaws.com\/blog\/media\/2022\/02\/13144755\/King-Mackerel-May-Fishing-Season.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/fishingbooker-prod-blog-backup.s3.amazonaws.com\/blog\/media\/2022\/02\/13144755\/King-Mackerel-May-Fishing-Season-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/fishingbooker-prod-blog-backup.s3.amazonaws.com\/blog\/media\/2022\/02\/13144755\/King-Mackerel-May-Fishing-Season-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/fishingbooker-prod-blog-backup.s3.amazonaws.com\/blog\/media\/2022\/02\/13144755\/King-Mackerel-May-Fishing-Season-150x113.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><p>It&rsquo;s the start of high season in Destin, as the crown of inshore fishing &ndash; <strong>Tarpon<\/strong> &ndash; shows up along the flats. The &#8220;Silver King&#8221; attracts anglers from all over the world, and for good reason too. Landing one of these beauties will take all the skill and strength you have, so get ready for a serious workout to land a once-in-a-lifetime fish.&nbsp;<\/p><p>And there&rsquo;s more where that came from. The warm weather brings even more species wherever you plan on fishing. <strong>Groupers<\/strong>, <strong>Snappers<\/strong>, <strong>Triggerfish<\/strong>, and <strong>Amberjack<\/strong> abound nearshore, with both kinds of <strong>Mackerel<\/strong> also going strong. Along with Tarpon, you&rsquo;ll find all the usual favorites in the flats and mangroves, so it&rsquo;s up to you where you want to head.&nbsp;<\/p><h2 id=\"june\">June<\/h2><figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"769\" src=\"https:\/\/fishingbooker-prod-blog-backup.s3.amazonaws.com\/blog\/media\/2022\/02\/13144812\/Red-Snapper-June-Fishing-Seaosn.jpg\" alt=\"A group of anglers standing on a fishing boat, each holding a big Red Snapper\" class=\"wp-image-72663\" srcset=\"https:\/\/fishingbooker-prod-blog-backup.s3.amazonaws.com\/blog\/media\/2022\/02\/13144812\/Red-Snapper-June-Fishing-Seaosn.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/fishingbooker-prod-blog-backup.s3.amazonaws.com\/blog\/media\/2022\/02\/13144812\/Red-Snapper-June-Fishing-Seaosn-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/fishingbooker-prod-blog-backup.s3.amazonaws.com\/blog\/media\/2022\/02\/13144812\/Red-Snapper-June-Fishing-Seaosn-768x577.jpg 768w, https:\/\/fishingbooker-prod-blog-backup.s3.amazonaws.com\/blog\/media\/2022\/02\/13144812\/Red-Snapper-June-Fishing-Seaosn-150x113.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><p>If you thought Tarpon season was enough to get you excited, wait until you hear what&rsquo;s a-coming in June. <strong>Red Snapper<\/strong> season opens in the Gulf, meaning anglers flock to the Panhandle in search of these elusive creatures. Dazzling, delicious, and incredibly tough-fighting, they&rsquo;re the all-round game fish. Come and make the most of the short window and you won&rsquo;t be disappointed!<\/p><p>Elsewhere, it&rsquo;s more of the same &ndash; meaning non-stop incredible fishing. Head out at dawn or dusk, and <strong>Tarpon<\/strong> could be biting. Spend a half day inshore, and <strong>Redfish<\/strong> and <strong>Trout<\/strong> will be your targets. But <a href=\"https:\/\/fishingbooker.com\/fishing-type\/offshore\/us\/FL\/destin?utm_source=fishingbooker&amp;utm_medium=blog&amp;utm_campaign=post_content_link&amp;utm_term=34721\">offshore<\/a> is where it&rsquo;s at.<strong> Mahi Mahi <\/strong>and <strong>Sailfish<\/strong> join the <strong>Mackerel<\/strong> for hours of endless fun under the sun in the deep.<\/p><h2 id=\"july\">July<\/h2><figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"769\" src=\"https:\/\/fishingbooker-prod-blog-backup.s3.amazonaws.com\/blog\/media\/2022\/02\/13144831\/Marlin-Destin-July-Fishing-Season.jpg\" alt=\"Four anglers standing on a fishing boat, two of them holding a White Marlin, the other two holding thumbs up\" class=\"wp-image-72664\" srcset=\"https:\/\/fishingbooker-prod-blog-backup.s3.amazonaws.com\/blog\/media\/2022\/02\/13144831\/Marlin-Destin-July-Fishing-Season.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/fishingbooker-prod-blog-backup.s3.amazonaws.com\/blog\/media\/2022\/02\/13144831\/Marlin-Destin-July-Fishing-Season-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/fishingbooker-prod-blog-backup.s3.amazonaws.com\/blog\/media\/2022\/02\/13144831\/Marlin-Destin-July-Fishing-Season-768x577.jpg 768w, https:\/\/fishingbooker-prod-blog-backup.s3.amazonaws.com\/blog\/media\/2022\/02\/13144831\/Marlin-Destin-July-Fishing-Season-150x113.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><p>It&rsquo;s all-go in summer, as it&rsquo;s peak fishing season in Destin. It&rsquo;s not just the weather that&rsquo;s red hot, as the fishing has never been better. From 100 lb <strong>Tarpon<\/strong> to the still-open <strong>Red Snapper<\/strong> season, all the way out to the arrival of <a href=\"https:\/\/fishingbooker.com\/fish\/marlin-blue\/us\/FL\/destin?utm_source=fishingbooker&amp;utm_medium=blog&amp;utm_campaign=post_content_link&amp;utm_term=34721\"><strong>Blue Marlin<\/strong><\/a> offshore, there&rsquo;s something for every kind of angler.&nbsp;<\/p><p>Book early, as accommodation and fishing charters book up quickly. The good news is that there&rsquo;s plenty of choice. Choose from anything from short family excursions in the bay to multiday trips out in the Gulf, or even set up camp on the beaches or pier for a fun day&rsquo;s fishing. You&rsquo;re bound to land something wherever you head.&nbsp;<\/p><div class='featured-charters-container' data-trigger='featured-charters' data-destination-id='104' data-destination-title='Destin' data-perpage='4' data-currency='USD'data-filter-field='fishingTechniqueFilter'data-filter-value='big_game_fishing'data-headline='Top Deep Sea Fishing Charters in Destin'data-add-type='m'><\/div>\n\n\n\n<\/p><h2 id=\"august\">August<\/h2><figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/fishingbooker-prod-blog-backup.s3.amazonaws.com\/blog\/media\/2022\/02\/13144856\/Sailfish-August-Fishing-Season.jpg\" alt=\"Two anglers holding a Sailfish while standing on a fishing boat\" class=\"wp-image-72665\" srcset=\"https:\/\/fishingbooker-prod-blog-backup.s3.amazonaws.com\/blog\/media\/2022\/02\/13144856\/Sailfish-August-Fishing-Season.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/fishingbooker-prod-blog-backup.s3.amazonaws.com\/blog\/media\/2022\/02\/13144856\/Sailfish-August-Fishing-Season-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/fishingbooker-prod-blog-backup.s3.amazonaws.com\/blog\/media\/2022\/02\/13144856\/Sailfish-August-Fishing-Season-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/fishingbooker-prod-blog-backup.s3.amazonaws.com\/blog\/media\/2022\/02\/13144856\/Sailfish-August-Fishing-Season-150x113.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><p>School&rsquo;s out and it&rsquo;s vacation season in Destin, and all attention is on <a href=\"https:\/\/fishingbooker.com\/technique\/big-game-fishing\/us\/FL\/destin?utm_source=fishingbooker&amp;utm_medium=blog&amp;utm_campaign=post_content_link&amp;utm_term=34721\">deep sea fishing<\/a>. <strong>Yellowfin<\/strong> and <strong>Bluefin Tuna <\/strong>reach their peak this month, with oversized monsters available when trolling. You&rsquo;ll also find <strong>Blue <\/strong>and<strong> White Marlin<\/strong> in the same waters, so settle up for a real test of your strength to land some meat and a trophy catch.&nbsp;<\/p><p><strong>Mahi Mahi<\/strong>, <strong>Sailfish<\/strong>, and <strong>Mackerel<\/strong> are also available out in the deep, while the reefs are teeming with <strong>Amberjacks<\/strong>, <strong>Snappers<\/strong>, and <strong>Triggerfish<\/strong>. Fancy staying closer to home? <strong>Tarpon<\/strong> still rule the inshore waterways, along with <strong>Redfish<\/strong>, <strong>Trout<\/strong>, and more. Head out at sunrise or sunset and beat the heat and the crowds, and take advantage of the best bite, too.&nbsp;<\/p><h2 id=\"september\">September<\/h2><figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/fishingbooker-prod-blog-backup.s3.amazonaws.com\/blog\/media\/2022\/02\/14142007\/Bull-Red-Destin.jpg\" alt=\"Two anglers hold a large Redfish each following a successful inshore fishing trip\" class=\"wp-image-34734\" srcset=\"https:\/\/fishingbooker-prod-blog-backup.s3.amazonaws.com\/blog\/media\/2022\/02\/14142007\/Bull-Red-Destin.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/fishingbooker-prod-blog-backup.s3.amazonaws.com\/blog\/media\/2022\/02\/14142007\/Bull-Red-Destin-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/fishingbooker-prod-blog-backup.s3.amazonaws.com\/blog\/media\/2022\/02\/14142007\/Bull-Red-Destin-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><p>You&rsquo;re spoiled for choice once more as we move into fall. <strong>Bull Redfish<\/strong> steal the show inshore, as the larger varieties move into the backwaters to spawn having fed on the piers and flats all summer. Their sheer size is matched by their incredible numbers so it&rsquo;s a real free-for-all inshore.&nbsp;<\/p><p>There&rsquo;s no letting up offshore, either, with <strong>Marlin<\/strong> and <strong>Tuna<\/strong> fishing still going strong. <strong>Kingfish<\/strong> continue to offer plenty in the way of an angling test and delicious meat, while <strong>Cobia<\/strong> prepare for their fall run, too. Make the most of the end of the peak season before the competition gets underway next month&hellip;<\/p><h2 id=\"october\">October<\/h2><figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/fishingbooker-prod-blog-backup.s3.amazonaws.com\/blog\/media\/2022\/02\/14142006\/Destin-Rodeo.jpg\" alt=\"A group of people crowd around a record Kingfish caught during the Destin Fishing Rodeo\" class=\"wp-image-34735\" srcset=\"https:\/\/fishingbooker-prod-blog-backup.s3.amazonaws.com\/blog\/media\/2022\/02\/14142006\/Destin-Rodeo.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/fishingbooker-prod-blog-backup.s3.amazonaws.com\/blog\/media\/2022\/02\/14142006\/Destin-Rodeo-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/fishingbooker-prod-blog-backup.s3.amazonaws.com\/blog\/media\/2022\/02\/14142006\/Destin-Rodeo-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><p>There&rsquo;s a reason the <a href=\"https:\/\/fishingbooker.com\/blog\/destin-fishing-rodeo\/\">Destin Fishing Rodeo<\/a> is held in October. One of the biggest angling tournaments in the world, it lasts the whole month and brightens up the whole city. Categories range from small inshore fry to the biggest offshore creatures imaginable, with dedicated sections for women, younger anglers, and much more.<\/p><p>It&rsquo;s no surprise that the fishing is incredible to coincide with the competition. <strong>Bull Reds<\/strong> rub shoulder with <strong>Trout, Flounder, Drum, Pompano<\/strong>, and even <strong>Sharks<\/strong> inshore. On the reefs, it&rsquo;s business as usual with plenty hunting for bait fish. Meanwhile, it&rsquo;s a superstar show in the deep, with<strong> Blue <\/strong>and <strong>White Marlin<\/strong>, <strong>Yellowfin<\/strong> and <strong>Bluefin<\/strong> <strong>Tuna<\/strong>, and Sailfish on offer. Think you&rsquo;ve got what it takes? Sign up!&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p><h2 id=\"november\">November<\/h2><figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/fishingbooker-prod-blog-backup.s3.amazonaws.com\/blog\/media\/2022\/02\/14142007\/Sharks-Destin.jpg\" alt=\"Two anglers hold a Shark each with a pylon behind them on the water\" class=\"wp-image-34733\" srcset=\"https:\/\/fishingbooker-prod-blog-backup.s3.amazonaws.com\/blog\/media\/2022\/02\/14142007\/Sharks-Destin.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/fishingbooker-prod-blog-backup.s3.amazonaws.com\/blog\/media\/2022\/02\/14142007\/Sharks-Destin-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/fishingbooker-prod-blog-backup.s3.amazonaws.com\/blog\/media\/2022\/02\/14142007\/Sharks-Destin-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><p>It&rsquo;s not too late to get out on the water. In fact, the fishing is as good as it&rsquo;s ever been. It&rsquo;s still pretty warm, too, with the early part of the month seeing the mercury reaching 80&ordm;F, although the 70s are more common through the rest of November. That makes an offshore trip just as good as staying inshore.<\/p><p>Hit the backcountry, and <strong>Bull Reds<\/strong> will still dominate, along with <strong>Flounder<\/strong> in the flats and <strong>Trout<\/strong> and <strong>Pompano<\/strong> all over. Target <strong>Sharks<\/strong> in the bay, and <strong>Cobia<\/strong> along the reefs. And offshore, it&rsquo;s your last chance to go after <strong>Billfish<\/strong> and <strong>Tuna<\/strong>. See out the fishing season in style and kick back for the holiday season!<\/p><h3 id=\"expert-insights-capt-blakes-tips\">Expert Insights: Capt. Blake&#8217;s Tips<\/h3><p>Captain Blake of <a href=\"https:\/\/fishingbooker.com\/charters\/view\/16002?utm_source=fishingbooker&amp;utm_medium=blog&amp;utm_campaign=post_content_link&amp;utm_term=34721\">Last Cast Charters<\/a> recommends this month over all others when it comes to getting your fish on. He&#8217;s been fishing these waters for all of his life, and this is what he has to say about fishing in Destin in November:<\/p><blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>&#8220;The fishing is still incredible and the temperatures start to get down to where it&#8217;s almost chilly on the water, so you can stay out all day. It just feels good! And the fishing is phenomenal. Pretty much everything [is biting]. November, we&#8217;re going after Redfish, Speckled Trout, Mangrove Snapper, Spanish Mackerel, Flounder&hellip; And then the Sheepshead bite actually starts picking up when it gets cooler, too.&#8221;<\/p>\n<\/blockquote><p>It might be one of the more overlooked months, but with so much action on offer, why not head to Destin in November? You&#8217;ll have plenty to cast a line for!<\/p><h2 id=\"december\">December<\/h2><figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/fishingbooker-prod-blog-backup.s3.amazonaws.com\/blog\/media\/2022\/02\/13144923\/Wahoo-December-Fishing-Season.jpg\" alt=\"A fisherman standing on a fishing boat, between two rods, holding a Wahoo\" class=\"wp-image-72666\" srcset=\"https:\/\/fishingbooker-prod-blog-backup.s3.amazonaws.com\/blog\/media\/2022\/02\/13144923\/Wahoo-December-Fishing-Season.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/fishingbooker-prod-blog-backup.s3.amazonaws.com\/blog\/media\/2022\/02\/13144923\/Wahoo-December-Fishing-Season-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/fishingbooker-prod-blog-backup.s3.amazonaws.com\/blog\/media\/2022\/02\/13144923\/Wahoo-December-Fishing-Season-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/fishingbooker-prod-blog-backup.s3.amazonaws.com\/blog\/media\/2022\/02\/13144923\/Wahoo-December-Fishing-Season-150x113.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><p>As the temperature drops, some of the most sought-after fish start making their way to warmer climates, but that doesn&rsquo;t mean there&rsquo;s nothing left. While offshore fishing is reserved for latecomers like <strong>Wahoo<\/strong>, there&rsquo;s plenty inshore to keep you entertained.&nbsp;<\/p><p>No prizes for guessing what you&rsquo;ll most likely be targeting. Yep, you&rsquo;ve got it &ndash; <strong>Redfish<\/strong>, <strong>Trout,<\/strong> and <strong>Flounder<\/strong> top the list of December fishing targets in Destin. And <strong>Black Drum<\/strong> and <strong>Sheepshead<\/strong> provide a worthy supporting cast. In fact, the latter is well-known for stealing bait, so chances are you&rsquo;re sure to land one.&nbsp;<\/p>    <h2 id=\"destin-fishing-seasons-faqs\">Destin Fishing Seasons FAQs<\/h2>\n<div id=\"fbgb-faq-69fe8947f0514\" class=\"fbgb-faq-block aligncenter fbgb-faq-style-accordion\">\n    <div class=\"fbgb-faq-container\">\n                    <div class=\"fbgb-faq-item \" data-faq-item=\"0\">\n                <div class=\"fbgb-faq-question\" \n                     role=\"button\" \n                     tabindex=\"0\" \n                     aria-expanded=\"false\"\n                     aria-controls=\"fbgb-faq-69fe8947f0514-item-0\">\n                    <span class=\"fbgb-faq-question-text\">What is the off-season in Destin?<\/span>\n                    <span class=\"fbgb-faq-icon\">\n                        <svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"32\" height=\"32\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M6.5 12.4L12 8l5.5 4.4-.9 1.2L12 10l-4.5 3.6-1-1.2z\"><\/path><\/svg>\n                    <\/span>\n                <\/div>\n                <div id=\"fbgb-faq-69fe8947f0514-item-0\" \n                     class=\"fbgb-faq-answer \"\n                     aria-hidden=\"true\">\n                    <div class=\"fbgb-faq-answer-content\">\n                        <p>You can fish in Destin year-round, so in theory there isn\u2019t the off-season. However, seasonality patterns change throughout the year and you can\u2019t always expect the high season for all species. So, in practice winter is time of the year when things slow down but you still can go after many fish species.<\/p>\n                    <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                    <div class=\"fbgb-faq-item \" data-faq-item=\"1\">\n                <div class=\"fbgb-faq-question\" \n                     role=\"button\" \n                     tabindex=\"0\" \n                     aria-expanded=\"false\"\n                     aria-controls=\"fbgb-faq-69fe8947f0514-item-1\">\n                    <span class=\"fbgb-faq-question-text\">What fish are in season in Destin in October?<\/span>\n                    <span class=\"fbgb-faq-icon\">\n                        <svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"32\" height=\"32\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M6.5 12.4L12 8l5.5 4.4-.9 1.2L12 10l-4.5 3.6-1-1.2z\"><\/path><\/svg>\n                    <\/span>\n                <\/div>\n                <div id=\"fbgb-faq-69fe8947f0514-item-1\" \n                     class=\"fbgb-faq-answer \"\n                     aria-hidden=\"true\">\n                    <div class=\"fbgb-faq-answer-content\">\n                        <p>Fall is generally a very good season for inshore fishing in Destin. So, October brings shallow water species such as Redfish, Black Drum, and Speckled Trout. However, nearshore and offshore waters aren\u2019t lagging far behind either as you can go after Cobia, Amberjack, Marlin, and Tuna. Take a look at our month-by-month overview above and check what\u2019s biting in October. Swipe it left and right to see all the months.<\/p>\n                    <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                    <div class=\"fbgb-faq-item \" data-faq-item=\"2\">\n                <div class=\"fbgb-faq-question\" \n                     role=\"button\" \n                     tabindex=\"0\" \n                     aria-expanded=\"false\"\n                     aria-controls=\"fbgb-faq-69fe8947f0514-item-2\">\n                    <span class=\"fbgb-faq-question-text\">What month is the best for deep sea fishing in Destin?<\/span>\n                    <span class=\"fbgb-faq-icon\">\n                        <svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"32\" height=\"32\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M6.5 12.4L12 8l5.5 4.4-.9 1.2L12 10l-4.5 3.6-1-1.2z\"><\/path><\/svg>\n                    <\/span>\n                <\/div>\n                <div id=\"fbgb-faq-69fe8947f0514-item-2\" \n                     class=\"fbgb-faq-answer \"\n                     aria-hidden=\"true\">\n                    <div class=\"fbgb-faq-answer-content\">\n                        <p>Summer months are the best for deep sea fishing out of Destin as there are plenty of fish species swimming around waiting for you to cross paths with them. 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