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MAXIMUS

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214 Harbor Boulevard
Destin FL, United States

Come and explore the Gulf of Mexico with Destin’s premier fishing charter – Maximum Fishing Fun! Maximus is the only boat in the harbor to offer a NO FISH, NO PAY GUARANTEE.  Why? Because with nearly 300 charters a year the crew has never not produced fish. It’s their personal guarantee to make sure you catch fish and have fun doing it.

Maximus can go faster than virtually all other boats in the Destin fleet. You can get to the deep water in half the time or less than most other boats, to make sure you catch all the fish you can dream of. Maximus goes farther than any boat on 4 and 5-hour trips. You and your family having a day of great catching is far more important than fuel cost.

Maximum Fishing Fun aims to provide unforgettable deep sea fishing experiences by a group of seasoned captains. For Captains Justin and Rob, fishing is more than a job – it is their passion. Dubbed the ‘offshore battlewagon’,  the Worldcat 330E charter boat is powered by twin 300 HP Suzuki engines. With enough room on board, and a restroom, it gives you plenty of freedom and comfort.

Each trip aboard Maximus starts out with some action-packed bait fishing. Fishing for baitfish is usually done first with rods and reels, catching 4-6 baits at a time using Sabiki rigs. In about 45 minutes, between 75 and 100 baitfish are usually hooked, which is often more than enough.

Being as fast-paced and eventful as it is, catching baitfish is a great start of any Destin fishing adventure (kids love this and often don’t want to leave).

Once live bait is secured and joined with 50-75 cut baits that the crew has already prepared for the day, it’s on to the main course. The premium offshore grounds surrounding Destin are packed with Red Snapper, Amberjack, Grouper, Mahi Mahi, Marlin, Sailfish, Cobia, and Tuna.

See all the reviews, they explain it best! There is a reason why Maximus has more than quadruple the reviews than all other boats. Book now for an ultimate Destin fishing experience!

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

Select date to see available trips and rates:

  • Private trip
    16 Hour Trip – Offshore Oil Rig
    FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
    16 Hour Trip, starts at 2:00 AM
    $3,400
    GUARANTEED FISH! NO FISH, NO PAY Catches include Yellowfin Tuna, Blackfin, Marlin, Wahoo, Mahi Mahi etc. The boat leaves at 2 AM to arrive at the best offshore fishing grounds at 6 AM, and is back at the docks before sundown roughly at 6-6:30 PM. These trips are weather permitting. If the seas are too much to go that far, you can switch to an all-day local trip and the price difference would be adjusted.
  • Private trip
    8 Hour Trip – No Fish, No Pay
    In demand! Last booked: 6 days ago
    FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
    8 Hour Trip, starts at 6:00 AM
    $1,500
    GUARANTEED FISH! NO FISH, NO PAY For die-hard anglers and others that want a memorable fishing trip in Destin, this is the trip to consider. The longer the trip the farther out you can go and get on some great fish. The farther you go, the deeper the water and bigger the fish. The biggest shipwrecks are in deep water and hold some of the biggest fish around. For a real tug-of-war action, this is the package.
  • Private trip
    6 Hour Trip (AM) – No Fish, No Pay
    FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
    6 Hour Trip, starts at 6:00 AM
    Seasonal trip Feb 1 - May 1
    $1,140
    GUARANTEED FISH! NO FISH, NO PAY Morning trips, in general, produce more fish, and bigger specimens than afternoon trips. The bigger fish like to feed in the AM, so if you don't mind the early alarm going off, this might be a better option.
  • Private trip
    5 Hour Trip (AM) – No Fish, No Pay
    In demand! Last booked: 5 days ago
    FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
    5 Hour Trip, starts at 6:00 AM
    $950
    GUARANTEED FISH! NO FISH, NO PAY Morning trips are your preferred fishing outing. Morning trips, in general, produce more and bigger fish than an afternoon trip. You still catch plenty of fish on an afternoon trip but the bigger fish like to feed in the AM. So if you don't mind the early alarm going off, this might be a better option.
  • Private trip
    4 Hour Trip (PM) – No Fish, No Pay
    In demand! Last booked: 1 day ago
    FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 1:00 PM
    Seasonal trip Mar 1 - Jun 1
    $850
    GUARANTEED FISH!. NO FISH, NO PAY Afternoon trips are designed for the group that doesn't want to get up at 5 AM to fish, and its a little shorter trip. AM trips catch more fish in general but you still catch plenty of fish in the afternoon to have a good time. You can check out the reviews to get a feel of what (and how much of it) gets caught in the afternoons. This is a great trip for kids and families when its hard to drag the little ones out of bed at 5 AM.
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About the Captain

Justin Hall
Destin, Florida, United States
5 Fishing Reports
ID & License verified
424 Customer Reviews
Response time within an hour
Member since October 2014
Fishing is not just a job for me it is my passion. Me and my first mate love fishing more than you do - it's why we do it for a living! So you can be assured we will do whatever it takes to put fish in the boat: IT'S WHAT WE DO!!!

About this listing

Targeted Species

Amberjack Amberjack
Barracuda (Great) Barracuda (Great)
Cobia Cobia
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi) Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)

Grouper (Black) Grouper (Black)
Jack Crevalle Jack Crevalle
King Mackerel (Kingfish) King Mackerel (Kingfish)
Redfish Redfish

Sailfish Sailfish
Shark (Blacktip) Shark (Blacktip)
Snapper (Red) Snapper (Red)
Tuna (Albacore) Tuna (Albacore)

Boat Specs

WorldCat (Center console) originally built in 2007, and restored in 2016. Powered by 2 300HP Suzuki engines, with a maximum cruising speed of 50 knots.

Length
33 ft
Capacity
6 persons

Types of Fishing

Nearshore Fishing
Offshore Fishing
Reef Fishing
Wreck Fishing

Fishing Techniques

Heavy Tackle
Bottom Fishing
Jigging
Spearfishing
Deep Sea Fishing

Amenities

Toilet
Air Conditioning
GPS
Fishfinder
Live Bait Well
Multimedia System
Outriggers
Ice Box
Toilet
Air Conditioning
GPS
Fishfinder
Live Bait Well
Multimedia System

Trip Includes

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

Cancellation Policy

Free cancellation up to 3 days prior to trip

Customers can cancel or modify their booking up to 3 days before the trip date free of charge. If the trip is canceled or modified later, or in the event of a no-show, 100% of the deposit will be charged.

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

Payment

Book with 15% deposit
When the captain confirms your trip, FishingBooker charges your credit card a 15% deposit to guarantee your reservation.
Pay remaining balance to captain
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

When paying the remaining balance with a credit card, there is a 4% fee.

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Customer Reviews

Rating Summary
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5 hour trip
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Angler Rating
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Anglers Claimed
Good experience
96%
Friendly captain
99%
Recommend this charter
96%
Appropriate for children
94%
Satisfied with the boat
99%
Catch intended fish
96%
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Ralph J.
Tampa, FL
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You might need to circuit train before your go fishing

VERIFIED   NEW  8 Hour Trip – No Fish, No Pay on April 20, 2021
Capt Chris took us out on the Maxmimus and asked what type of fishing day we wanted. We opted to fill our cooler. To our dismay,...
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David D.
Hogansville, GA
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Amazing Half Day Trip. Caught 47 keepers

VERIFIED   6 Hour Trip (AM) – No Fish, No Pay on August 22, 2020
Started off by going 17 miles out to 80 feet deep and caught a bunch of trigger fish and some vermillion snapper, but we kept...
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Rushton C.
New Orleans, LA
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Half day trip was amazing!!

VERIFIED   5 Hour Trip (AM) – No Fish, No Pay on August 10, 2020
Captain Justin was the best! He was very knowledgeable and personable. He made us feel safe and comfortable by going over what...
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Kevin H.

The captain canceled

VERIFIED   August 7, 2020
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Brian J.
Plainfield, IL
Excellent Excellent Excellent Excellent Excellent  5.00
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Afternoon trip

VERIFIED   5 Hour Trip (AM) – No Fish, No Pay on April 1, 2021
Our originally scheduled trip was postponed due to bad weather.  Capt. Justin was very accommodating in rescheduling our trip...
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FAQs about MAXIMUS

MAXIMUS offers the following trips to customers:
  • $850 per group, additional $50 per person after 4 guests - 4 Hour Trip (PM) – No Fish, No Pay (4 hours)
  • $950 per group, additional $50 per person after 4 guests - 5 Hour Trip (AM) – No Fish, No Pay (5 hours)
  • $1,140 per group, additional $50 per person after 4 guests - 6 Hour Trip (AM) – No Fish, No Pay (6 hours)
  • $1,500 per group, additional $50 per person after 4 guests - 8 Hour Trip – No Fish, No Pay (8 hours)
  • $3,400 per group - 16 Hour Trip – Offshore Oil Rig (16 hours)
When you book a trip with MAXIMUS, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • Toilet (Always clean for the ladies)
  • Air Conditioning (The faster I go the cooler it is!)
  • GPS (Dual 15" Furuno)
  • Fishfinder (15" Furuno)
  • Live Bait Well
  • Multimedia System
  • Outriggers
  • Ice Box
Trips booked with MAXIMUS include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle (Fully equipped, but favorite rods welcome)
  • Live Bait (We can catch live bait or purchase to save time $40)
  • Lures
  • Catch cleaning & filleting (We fillet all your catch and bag it for you)
  • Fishing License (All licenses and permits are included)
MAXIMUS offers the following types of fishing:
  • Nearshore Fishing
  • Offshore Fishing
  • Reef Fishing
  • Wreck Fishing
MAXIMUS offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Heavy Tackle
  • Bottom Fishing
  • Jigging
  • Spearfishing
  • Deep Sea Fishing
Top targeted fish species with MAXIMUS include:
  • Amberjack
  • Barracuda (Great)
  • Cobia
  • Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
  • Grouper (Black)
  • Jack Crevalle
  • King Mackerel (Kingfish)
  • Redfish
  • Sailfish
  • Shark (Blacktip)
  • Snapper (Red)
  • Tuna (Albacore)