Emerald Coast Bay Charters, LLC 

4.7
(74 reviews)
 
State licensed
 Harbor Boulevard 10, Destin, FL 32541, United States–

Emerald Coast Bay Charters, LLC 

Destin, FL, United States
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22 ft
4
4.7
(74 reviews)

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Destin is called the 'luckiest fishing village in the world' for good reason - the proximity of the Gulf Stream brings large prestigious game right to your doorstep, while the bountiful shallows of Florida provide a great variety of interesting species. Emerald Coast Bay Charters takes you to the hottest fishing spots in the area.

Hop aboard the 22' long Cape Horn bay boat, restored in 2018, it's so fresh it's still warm. She's powered by a 150 HP Yamaha outboard engine, allowing you to cross the water quickly and not waste any time traveling. A flybridge is also present, so you can spot your fish from far away.

You will target a wide range of species on this charter. From the inshore superstars such as the Redfish, Speckled Trout, Mangrove Snappers, Jack Crevalle, Spanish Mackerel,Bluefish and Skipjacks. The techniques used will be spinning with light tackle, as well as site fishing and trolling.

The ship can take a maximum of 2 adult anglers, along with 3 children or up to 4 adults . Please discuss your group size with your captain.

The crew offers cleaning and filleting your catch free of charge. All required equipment is provided by the captain. Live bait is available for use on this charter. The minimum age for children is 3, the captain provides life vests but customers are free to bring their own.

Destin is called the 'luckiest fishing village in the world' for good reason - the proximity of the Gulf Stream brings large prestigious game right to your doorstep, while the bountiful shallows of Florida provide a great variety of interesting species. Emerald Coast Bay Charters takes you to the hottest fishing spots in the area.

Hop aboard the 22' long Cape Horn bay boat, restored in 2018, it's so fresh it's still warm. She's powered by a 150 HP Yamaha outboard engine, allowing you to cross the water quickly and not waste any time traveling. A flybridge is also present, so you can spot your fish from far away.

You will target a wide range of species on this charter. From the inshore superstars such as the Redfish, Speckled Trout, Mangrove Snappers, Jack Crevalle, Spanish Mackerel,Bluefish and Skipjacks. The techniques used will be spinning with light tackle, as well as site fishing and trolling.

The ship can take a maximum of 2 adult anglers, along with 3 children or up to 4 adults . Please discuss your group size with your captain.

The crew offers cleaning and filleting your catch free of charge. All required equipment is provided by the captain. Live bait is available for use on this charter. The minimum age for children is 3, the captain provides life vests but customers are free to bring their own.

David Sherman
Captain
David Sherman
18 years of experience
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3 Hour Trip
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
3 hour trip multiple starting times (6:00 AM, 12:00 PM)
Jack Crevalle
Snapper (Mangrove)
Black Drum
Redfish
+5
US $575
Entire boat: up to 4 people
4 Hour Fishing Trip
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
4 hour trip multiple starting times (6:00 AM, 12:00 PM)
Jack Crevalle
Snapper (Mangrove)
Black Drum
Redfish
+5
US $700
Entire boat: up to 4 people
5 Hour Trip
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
5 hour trip multiple starting times (6:00 AM, 12:00 PM)
Jack Crevalle
Snapper (Mangrove)
Black Drum
Redfish
+5
US $875
Entire boat: up to 4 people

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Rating

4.7
74 reviews
4.8
Boat & equipment
4.7
Captain & crew
4.6
Fishing Experience

Anglers' gallery (60)

What anglers say

81%
Great experience
95%
Family friendly
89%
Friendly captain
98%
Good boat
88%
Recommended
90%
Caught fish

All reviews (74)

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Howard Schafer
Howard Schafer
us
Wisconsin, US
Member since 2026
5.0
Verified
Got exactly what I was looking for.
3 Hour Trip on August 26, 2026 • 1 adult

Visiting Fl with my wife. Was looking for a charter to do by myself. Capt. Dave gave me what I was looking to do. Caught some snapper to start to morning out. Wanted some fish for tacos. Then we headed for some Red Fish.. Took 1 cast to get a nice fish in the boat. Caught a few more then went to try a find some Spanish Mackerel. Didn’t catch any of those but caught a lot of other fish we threw back. Kept me on fish the whole time. Perfect day for what I wanted to do.

Reported catch:
Redfish
Mangrove Snapper
ZANE LEMON
ZANE LEMON
Repeat angler
us
Texas, US
Member since 2024
3 trips
5.0
Verified
Great!! Had a lot of fun
4 Hour Fishing Trip - 12:00 PM on July 9, 2026 • 1 adult • 1 child

Captain David Sherman was “OUTSTANDING “. He was especially patient and helpful with my 11 year old Grandson. We will return next year and book Captain Dave. Trip best for Father and Son. Grandpa and Grandson

Michael Wolfmeier
Michael Wolfmeier
us
Missouri, US
Member since 2026
5.0
Verified
Great Adventure!
3 Hour Trip - 12:00 PM on September 7, 2026 • 3 adults

I would recommend Captain David highly! He knew where all the great spots to fish. The 3 of us caught over 2 dozen fish. He also a great guy and from the area,

Reported catch:
Mangrove Snapper
Redfish
Spanish Mackerel
Shawn Langley
Shawn Langley
us
Georgia, US
Member since 2026
5.0
Verified
Excellent trip!!!
3 Hour Trip on June 16, 2026 • 2 adults

Captain Sherman is top class! I fully recommend him for your next inshore trip!

Reported catch:
Mangrove Snapper
Redfish
Speckled Trout
Andrew Campbell
Andrew Campbell
us
Kansas, US
Member since 2026
5.0
Verified
excellent trip for young kids
2hr Kids Trip on May 18, 2026 • 2 adults

kids were busy the entire time catching fish. Captain did a great job of helping them out as well.

FAQs about Emerald Coast Bay Charters, LLC

Emerald Coast Bay Charters, LLC offers the following trips to customers:
  • US $575 per group - 3 Hour Trip (3 hours)
  • US $575 per group - 3 Hour Trip - 12:00 PM (3 hours)
  • US $700 per group - 4 Hour Fishing Trip (4 hours)
  • US $700 per group - 4 Hour Fishing Trip - 12:00 PM (4 hours)
  • US $875 per group - 5 Hour Trip (5 hours)
  • US $875 per group - 5 Hour Trip - 12:00 PM (5 hours)
When you book a trip with Emerald Coast Bay Charters, LLC, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • GPS
  • Fishfinder
  • Flybridge
  • Live bait well
  • Ice box
Trips booked with Emerald Coast Bay Charters, LLC include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle
  • Live bait (I will always try to have bait before each trip . But sometimes we will have to go catch bait on the trip and that is part of the trip.)
  • Lures
  • Catch cleaning & filleting (Filleting fish is part of the trips price 15%-20% is customary and greatly appreciated.)
  • Fishing license (Fishing licenses are included in the trip price . Nobody needs to buy a fishing license . )
Emerald Coast Bay Charters, LLC offers the following types of fishing:
  • Inshore fishing
  • Flats fishing
  • Backcountry fishing
Emerald Coast Bay Charters, LLC offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Light tackle
  • Trolling
  • Spinning
Top targeted fish species with Emerald Coast Bay Charters, LLC include:
  • Black Drum
  • Bluefish (Tailor)
  • Jack Crevalle
  • Redfish
  • Sheepshead
  • Snapper (Mangrove)
  • Spanish Mackerel
  • Speckled Trout

Your captain

David Sherman
David Sherman
Destin, Florida, United States
ID & license verified
74 Customer reviews
Typical response within an hour
Member since February 2018
Captain David Sherman has over 20 years of fishing experience in Destin - with 13 years of experience captaining a charter vessel. Captain David is proud of being able to offer a very diverse offer of trips. He can cater to anglers of any skill level, from first-timers down to the seasoned sea wolves.
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Captain
David Sherman
David Sherman
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74
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Captain David Sherman has over 20 years of fishing experience in Destin - with 13 years of experience captaining a charter vessel. Captain David is proud of being able to offer a very diverse offer of trips. He can cater to anglers of any skill level, from first-timers down to the seasoned sea wolves.
The crew
David S.
David S.
Captain

The fish you can target

Black Drum
Black Drum
Bluefish (Tailor)
Bluefish (Tailor)
Jack Crevalle
Jack Crevalle
Redfish
Redfish
Sheepshead
Sheepshead
Mangrove Snapper
Mangrove Snapper
Spanish Mackerel
Spanish Mackerel
Speckled Trout
Speckled Trout
Black Drum
Black Drum
Bluefish (Tailor)
Bluefish (Tailor)
Jack Crevalle
Jack Crevalle
Redfish
Redfish
Sheepshead
Sheepshead

Real catches by this captain

  • Got exactly what I was looking for.
    Howard S.
    Howard S.
  • Fishing with David
    Sohrab B.
    Sohrab B.
  • April fishing trip
    Brody B.
    Brody B.
  • GREAT TRIP!!
    Jack M.
    Jack M.
  • Great fishing experience
    Renee S.
    Renee S.
  • Best of bad luck
    Ryan C.
    Ryan C.
  • July fishing trip
    Justin T.
    Justin T.
  • Fishing with David
    Alicia L.
    Alicia L.
  • Funny
    Kenlee P.
    Kenlee P.
  • A great 3 hour trip
    Josh T.
    Josh T.

What is the boat like?

Boat image
Boat category
Center console boats
Capacity
4 persons
Boat length
22 ft
Year built
2003
Restored in
2022
Boat manufacturer
Cape Horn
Boat type
Bay boat
Engine model
Yamaha
Powered by
1 x 150HP
Max cruising speed
35 knots

What kind of fishing will you do?

Inshore Fishing
Flats Fishing
Backcountry Fishing

Which fishing techniques you can try

Light Tackle
Trolling
Spinning

Which amenities are available onboard

GPS
Fishfinder
Flybridge
Live bait well
Ice box
What's included in the trip price
Rods, reels & tackle
Live bait
I will always try to have bait before each trip . But sometimes we will have to go catch bait on the trip and that is part of the trip.
Lures
Catch cleaning & filleting
Filleting fish is part of the trips price 15%-20% is customary and greatly appreciated.
Fishing license
Fishing licenses are included in the trip price . Nobody needs to buy a fishing license .

How cancellations work

Free cancellation up to 3 days prior to trip
You can cancel or modify your booking up to 3 days before the trip date, free of charge. If you cancel or modify your booking later, or fail to show up, you'll forfeit 100% of what you've paid.
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What the listing policies are

Pickup not included
Transfer to/from departure site is not included in trip rates.
Child friendly
No age limits . Its up to the parents.
You keep catch
Catch and release allowed

How you can pay

Book with 20% deposit, pay rest to captain
When the captain confirms your trip, FishingBooker charges your credit card a 20% deposit to guarantee your reservation.
The remaining balance is to be paid directly to the charter operator on or prior to your trip date in one of the following payment methods:
 Cash
 Visa
 Mastercard
 American Express
 PayPal
 Checks
When paying the remaining balance with a credit card, an additional 3% charge will apply.

What’s biting in Destin right now

Black DrumBlack Drum
Bluefish (Tailor)Bluefish (Tailor)
Jack CrevalleJack Crevalle
RedfishRedfish
SheepsheadSheepshead
Snapper (Mangrove)Snapper (Mangrove)
Spanish MackerelSpanish Mackerel
Speckled TroutSpeckled Trout

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