Emerald Coast Bay Charters, LLC
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Emerald Coast Bay Charters, LLC

State licensed
Excellent
4.6 / 5
(24 reviews)
Map of Destin, FL, United States
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.

  • Fishing License
  • Live Bait
  • You Keep Catch
  • Catch cleaning & filleting
  • Child Friendly
  • Ice Box
  • Rods, reels & tackle

Select date to see available trips and rates:

  • Private trip
    2hr Kids Trip
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    2 Hour Trip, starts at 12:00 PM
    US $350
    Catch and release only .
  • Private trip
    3 Hour Trip AM
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    3 Hour Trip, starts at 6:00 AM
    US $525
    Depending on the weather, fishing patterns and your personal preferences, you will be able to fish in the Choctawhatchee Bay or Gulf of Mexico. Destin Bay Fishing Trips will target mainly Speckled Sea Trout, Redfish and Spanish Mackerel. When fishing in the Gulf we will Target Red Snapper, Triggerfish, King Mackerel, Grouper, and many more gulf species depending on fishing seasons.
  • Private trip
    3 Hour Trip PM
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    3 Hour Trip, starts at 12:00 PM
    US $525
    Depending on the weather, fishing patterns and your personal preferences, you will be able to fish in the Choctawhatchee Bay or Gulf of Mexico. Destin Bay Fishing Trips will target mainly Speckled Sea Trout, Redfish and Spanish Mackerel. When fishing in the Gulf we will Target Red Snapper, Triggerfish, King Mackerel, Grouper, and many more gulf species depending on fishing seasons.
  • Private trip
    4 Hour Fishing Trip (AM)
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 6:00 AM
    US $660
    Depending on the weather, fishing patterns and your personal preferences, you will be able to fish in the Choctawhatchee Bay or Gulf of Mexico. Destin Bay Fishing Trips will target mainly Speckled Sea Trout, Redfish and Spanish Mackerel. When fishing in the Gulf we will Target Red Snapper, Triggerfish, King Mackerel, Grouper, and many more gulf species depending on fishing seasons.
  • Private trip
    4 Hour PM Fishing Trip
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 12:00 PM
    US $660
    Depending on the weather, fishing patterns and your personal preferences, you will be able to fish in the Choctawhatchee Bay or Gulf of Mexico. Destin Bay Fishing Trips will target mainly Speckled Sea Trout, Redfish and Spanish Mackerel. When fishing in the Gulf we will Target Red Snapper, Triggerfish, King Mackerel, Grouper, and many more gulf species depending on fishing seasons.
  • Private trip
    5 Hour Trip AM
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    5 Hour Trip, starts at 6:00 AM
    US $825
    Depending on the weather, fishing patterns and your personal preferences, you will be able to fish in the Choctawhatchee Bay or Gulf of Mexico. Destin Bay Fishing Trips will target mainly Speckled Sea Trout, Redfish and Spanish Mackerel. When fishing in the Gulf we will Target Red Snapper, Triggerfish, King Mackerel, Grouper, and many more gulf species depending on fishing seasons.
  • Private trip
    5 Hour Trip PM
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    5 Hour Trip, starts at 12:00 PM
    US $825
    Depending on the weather, fishing patterns and your personal preferences, you will be able to fish in the Choctawhatchee Bay or Gulf of Mexico. Destin Bay Fishing Trips will target mainly Speckled Sea Trout, Redfish and Spanish Mackerel. When fishing in the Gulf we will Target Red Snapper, Triggerfish, King Mackerel, Grouper, and many more gulf species depending on fishing seasons.
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FAQs about Emerald Coast Bay Charters, LLC

Emerald Coast Bay Charters, LLC offers the following trips to customers:
  • US $350 per group - 2hr Kids Trip (2 hours)
  • US $525 per group - 3 Hour Trip AM (3 hours)
  • US $525 per group - 3 Hour Trip PM (3 hours)
  • US $660 per group - 4 Hour Fishing Trip (AM) (4 hours)
  • US $660 per group - 4 Hour PM Fishing Trip (4 hours)
  • US $825 per group - 5 Hour Trip AM (5 hours)
  • US $825 per group - 5 Hour Trip 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
  • Lures
  • Catch cleaning & filleting
  • 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
  • Jack Crevalle
  • Redfish
  • Sheepshead
  • Snapper (Mangrove)
  • Spanish Mackerel
  • Speckled Trout

Meet the Captain

David Sherman
Destin, Florida, United States
ID & license verified
24 Customer reviews
Response time 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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David S.
Captain

About this listing

Targeted species

Black Drum Black Drum
Bluefish Bluefish
Jack Crevalle Jack Crevalle
Redfish Redfish

Boat specs

Cape Horn (Bay boat) originally built in 2003, and restored in 2022. Powered by a 150HP Yamaha engine, with a maximum cruising speed of 35 knots.

Length
22 ft
Capacity
4 persons

Types of fishing

Inshore Fishing
Flats Fishing
Backcountry Fishing

Fishing techniques

Light Tackle
Trolling
Spinning

Amenities

GPS
Fishfinder
Flybridge
Live Bait Well
Ice Box

Trip includes

Rods, reels & tackle
Live Bait
Lures
Catch cleaning & filleting
Fishing License

Cancellation policy

Free cancellation up to 7 days prior to trip

You can cancel or modify your booking up to 7 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.

Listing policies

Pickup not included
Transfer to/from departure site is not included in trip rates.
Child Friendly
You Keep Catch
Catch and Release Allowed
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Payment

Book with 10% deposit, pay rest to captain

When the captain confirms your trip, FishingBooker charges your credit card a 10% 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
Checks
When paying the remaining balance with a credit card, an additional 3% charge will apply.

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Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.6 / 5
out of 5 stars from 24 reviews
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Boat
Excellent
4.6 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.6 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.5 / 5
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Angler rating
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
76%
Friendly captain
83%
Recommend this charter
88%
Appropriate for children
89%
Satisfied with the boat
94%
Caught fish
88%
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Steve P.
Mount Washington, KY
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Early Morning Trip with Dave

VERIFIED   3 Hour Trip AM on August 16, 2023
***PHOTOS WOULD BE INCLUDED BUT WEBSITE WOULDN’T COOPERATE*** Had a great trip this morning! Captain Dave put us...
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Karen S.
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Very good
4.0 / 5
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Beautiful day on the bay

VERIFIED   3 Hour Trip AM on June 20, 2023
Captain Dave was really great with the kids and made sure to get to spots where the fish were. It was a beautiful morning out...
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Candy T.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Girl's trip fishing

VERIFIED   3 Hour Trip PM on February 22, 2024
Captain Dave is very friendly and helped us to have a great time even tho the fish weren’t biting. We got to see lots of...
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Kathryn E.
Krugerville, TX
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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3 hour trip

VERIFIED   3 Hour Trip AM on June 27, 2023
Had a very good time. Caught some fish but the experience was really great.  Captain Dave took care of everything. And was...
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Ashley N.
Mobile, Alabama
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Fishing with Captain David

July 24, 2023
Great fishing trip with Captain David!! He put us on the fish and had a great attitude!! We will be back again. Thank you again!!
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