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MAXIMUS

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214 Harbor Boulevard
Destin FL, United States

Destin’s premier fishing charter. The only boat in the harbor to offer a NO FISH, NO PAY GUARANTEE.  Why do we offer this? Because with nearly 300 charters a year we have never not produced fish, its our 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. We can get you out to 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 a 4 or 5 hr. trip. 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 experienced captains. For these Captains Justin and Rob, fishing is more than a job - it is their passion. Dubbed the ‘offshore battle wagon’  the Worldcat 330E charter boat is powered by twin 300HP Suzuki engines, with enough room on board and a restroom 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 rod 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 Snappers, Amberjacks, Groupers and many other exciting species, depending on the season.

See all the reviews they explain it best! There is a reason why Maximus has more than quadruple plus the reviews and then some, than all other boats.
Book now for an ultimate 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 Hr Offshore Oil Rig Fishing Trip
      FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
    16 hour trip, starts at 2:00 AM
    $3,400
    up to 6 persons
    GUARANTED FISH! NO FISH, NO PAY... Catches include Yellowfin Tuna, Blackfin, Marlin, Wahoo, Mahi Mahi etc. The boat leaves at 2AM to arrive at the best offshore fishing grounds at 6AM, and is back at the docks before sundown roughly 6-6:30 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
    FULL DAY TRIP 8 HRS No Fish, No Pay
      FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
    8 hour trip, starts at 6:00 AM
    $1,500
    up to 4 persons
    + $50
    each additional person
    GUARANTED 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 ship wrecks 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
    MORNING TRIPS 6 HR No Fish, No Pay
      FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
    6 hour trip, starts at 6:00 AM
    $1,140
    up to 4 persons
    + $50
    each additional person
    GUARANTED FISH! NO FISH, NO PAY... Same details as the 5 hour trip, but you get an extra hour to get the last few fish in the boat before you head for the docks.
  • Private trip
    MORNING TRIPS 5 HR No Fish, No Pay
      FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
    5 hour trip, starts at 6:00 AM
    $950
    up to 4 persons
    + $50
    each additional person
    GUARANTED 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
    PM TRIP 4.5 hr No Fish, No Pay
      FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
    4 hour trip, starts at 1:00 PM
    $850
    up to 4 persons
    + $50
    each additional person
    GUARANTEED FISH!. NO FISH, NO PAY.... Afternoon trips are designed for the group that doesn't want to get up at 5am 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 5AM.
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About the Captain

Justin Hall
Destin, Florida, United States
Angler's Choice
5 Reports
ID & License verified
320 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
Life Jackets
Fishfinder
Live Bait Well
Multimedia System
Outriggers
Ice Box
Toilet
Air Conditioning
GPS
Life Jackets
Fishfinder
Live Bait Well

Trip Includes

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

Policies

FREE Cancellation
You can cancel or reschedule your booking up to 3 days before the trip. If the captain cannot run the trip due to unsafe weather conditions, your booking can be moved to another date or canceled free of charge.
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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4.90
out of 5 stars from 320 reviews
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5 hour trip with Chris
5 hour trip with Chris
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Angler Rating
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Anglers Claimed
Good experience
97%
Friendly captain
100%
Recommend this charter
98%
Appropriate for children
94%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Catch intended fish
97%
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Jennifer W.
Independence, MO
 5.00
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5 hour trip with Chris

VERIFIED   NEW  August 16, 2019
We had scheduled through fishingbooker.com for a Wednesday morning trip.  A few days after booking I got notice from Captain...
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Chris A.
Fairfield, CT
 5.00
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Great day on the water, lots of fish

VERIFIED   NEW  August 17, 2019
Maximus and Capt. Chris were great. First thing first, the boat is fast and the double hull gets you on top of the fish smooth...
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Troy M.
Santa Rosa Beach, FL
 5.00
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Great fishing trip!

VERIFIED   July 15, 2019
This was a great day. The weather calmed enough for Justin to take us out after hurricane Barry.  We limited out on red...
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Kris H.
Winder, GA
 5.00
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6 Hrs With Captain Justin

VERIFIED   July 8, 2019
Justin was a great guide for our first ever Gulf of Mexico fishing trip. He got us on big Red Snappers quick. When we limited...
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Raymond H.
Greenville, MI
 5.00
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Great Day with Maximus and Captain Justin

VERIFIED   March 27, 2019
What a great day! If I were you my search would stop here… Justin and Maximus is who you want.  The boat is great,...
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