Emerald Coast Bay Charters, LLC 

4.7/5 (63 reviews)
 
State licensed
 Harbor Boulevard 10, Destin, FL 32541, United States

Emerald Coast Bay Charters, LLC 

 
State licensed
4.7/5 (63 reviews)
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Harbor Boulevard 10
Destin, FL, United States
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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.

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Customer reviews

Rating summary

4.7/5
out of 5 stars from 63 reviews
Boat
4.7/5
Crew
4.6/5
Experience
4.6/5

Photos & videos by reviewers (55)

GREAT TRIP!!
GREAT TRIP!!
Great fishing experience
+52

Angler rating

52
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4
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Anglers claimed

Good experience

79%

Appropriate for children

95%

Friendly captain

87%

Satisfied with the boat

97%

Recommend this charter

86%

Caught fish

89%

Showing 1 - 5 of 63 reviews
Showing: 5 of 63 reviews
Renee Smith
Renee Smith
5.0
Verified
Great fishing experience
3 Hour Trip - 12:00 PM on July 28, 20254 adults
Captain David made our experience fun and unique! He was very quick at catching our bait and then very quick to put new bait on when needed. He knew what fish we caught before we reeled them in. He also was quick at cleaning the fish after we got back. We caught 3 Spanish mackerels and a red fish. Plus multiple throw back fish like skip jacks, catfish and a baby cobia, which is rare. We also saw a shark chasing after one of the skip jacks we were reeling in. All dispite me bringing a banana on board, which is apparently bad luck. We would definitely rebook with him again.
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Reported catch:
Redfish
Spanish Mackerel
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Ryan Callahan
Ryan Callahan
4.7
Verified
Best of bad luck
3 Hour Trip - 12:00 PM on July 19, 20251 adult1 child
Captain knows his stuff and spent time giving my son fishing tips and lessons throughout. Only downside was spending the first 30 minutes or so bait fishing instead of getting straight into fishing. But I’m not sure it would have made much of a difference either way. There wasn’t much biting in the heat of the day. Captain ended up taking us to a good spot and setting my son up to snag a good size fish to end the trip. Only got one but I was glad he made the effort to find him one so it wasn’t a waste.
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Reported catch:
Redfish
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Mark Vandenbord
Mark Vandenbord
5.0
Verified
Great time!
3 Hour Trip - 12:00 PM on June 26, 20254 adults
Great experience! Captain Dave was very knowledgeable and kept things fun. Worked hard trying to get us on the fish. Definitely recommend!
Reported catch:
Mangrove Snapper
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Jack Miller
Jack Miller
5.0
Verified
GREAT TRIP!!
3 Hour Trip - 12:00 PM on October 13, 20252 adults2 children
Captain was great, put us on fish and also accomadated the two 7 year old boys with us and made sure they we’re having fun as well.
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Reported catch:
Spanish Mackerel
Speckled Trout
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David Gilmore
David Gilmore
5.0
Verified
Drained the gas tank
5 Hour Trip on May 27, 20253 adults
Captain Dave emptied his tank trying to find us fish! We caught a quite a few skipjack, catfish, and a couple mangrove. None of which were the species we were after, but had some good laughs and good times. Definitely would recommend booking this charter!
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Trip availability and prices

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December 2025
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Number of days
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Group Size
2 adults • 0 children
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2hr Kids Trip
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
2 Hour Trip, starts at 12:00 PM
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US $350 
Entire boat: up to 4 people
3 Hour Trip
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
3 Hour Trip, starts at 6:00 AM
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US $525 
Entire boat: up to 4 people
3 Hour Trip - 12:00 PM
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
3 Hour Trip, starts at 12:00 PM
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US $525 
Entire boat: up to 4 people
4 Hour Fishing Trip
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
4 Hour Trip, starts at 6:00 AM
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US $700 
Entire boat: up to 4 people
4 Hour Fishing Trip - 12:00 PM
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
4 Hour Trip, starts at 12:00 PM
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US $700 
Entire boat: up to 4 people
5 Hour Trip
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
5 Hour Trip, starts at 6:00 AM
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US $875 
Entire boat: up to 4 people
5 Hour Trip - 12:00 PM
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
5 Hour Trip, starts at 12:00 PM
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US $875 
Entire boat: up to 4 people
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Customer reviews

Rating summary

4.7/5
out of 5 stars from 63 reviews
Boat
4.7/5
Crew
4.6/5
Experience
4.6/5

Photos & videos by reviewers (55)

GREAT TRIP!!
GREAT TRIP!!
Great fishing experience
+52

Angler rating

52
2
4
3
0

Anglers claimed

Good experience

79%

Appropriate for children

95%

Friendly captain

87%

Satisfied with the boat

97%

Recommend this charter

86%

Caught fish

89%

Showing 1 - 5 of 63 reviews
Showing: 5 of 63 reviews
Renee Smith
Renee Smith
5.0
Verified
Great fishing experience
3 Hour Trip - 12:00 PM on July 28, 20254 adults
Captain David made our experience fun and unique! He was very quick at catching our bait and then very quick to put new bait on when needed. He knew what fish we caught before we reeled them in. He also was quick at cleaning the fish after we got back. We caught 3 Spanish mackerels and a red fish. Plus multiple throw back fish like skip jacks, catfish and a baby cobia, which is rare. We also saw a shark chasing after one of the skip jacks we were reeling in. All dispite me bringing a banana on board, which is apparently bad luck. We would definitely rebook with him again.
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Reported catch:
Redfish
Spanish Mackerel
0
Ryan Callahan
Ryan Callahan
4.7
Verified
Best of bad luck
3 Hour Trip - 12:00 PM on July 19, 20251 adult1 child
Captain knows his stuff and spent time giving my son fishing tips and lessons throughout. Only downside was spending the first 30 minutes or so bait fishing instead of getting straight into fishing. But I’m not sure it would have made much of a difference either way. There wasn’t much biting in the heat of the day. Captain ended up taking us to a good spot and setting my son up to snag a good size fish to end the trip. Only got one but I was glad he made the effort to find him one so it wasn’t a waste.
Review media 0
Reported catch:
Redfish
0
Mark Vandenbord
Mark Vandenbord
5.0
Verified
Great time!
3 Hour Trip - 12:00 PM on June 26, 20254 adults
Great experience! Captain Dave was very knowledgeable and kept things fun. Worked hard trying to get us on the fish. Definitely recommend!
Reported catch:
Mangrove Snapper
0
Jack Miller
Jack Miller
5.0
Verified
GREAT TRIP!!
3 Hour Trip - 12:00 PM on October 13, 20252 adults2 children
Captain was great, put us on fish and also accomadated the two 7 year old boys with us and made sure they we’re having fun as well.
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Reported catch:
Spanish Mackerel
Speckled Trout
0
David Gilmore
David Gilmore
5.0
Verified
Drained the gas tank
5 Hour Trip on May 27, 20253 adults
Captain Dave emptied his tank trying to find us fish! We caught a quite a few skipjack, catfish, and a couple mangrove. None of which were the species we were after, but had some good laughs and good times. Definitely would recommend booking this charter!
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FAQs about Emerald Coast Bay Charters, LLC

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What is the boat like?

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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
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