Emerald Coast Charters believes that everyone should be catching fish in abundance. That said, whatever your angling ambitions might be, Capt. Brandy Miles and her crew will help you find your match.

Brandy is one of Destin’s few lady captains. She works with a crew of professional anglers who share the same values and work hard to put their clients on top of the hottest bite.

Join them in the “World’s Luckiest Fishing Village” aboard the ‘5th Day.’
She is a 40’ Guidry saltwater fishing boat that can carry up to 6 anglers. The 5th Day comes powered by twin 4-53N Detroit Diesel engines and was fully overhauled in 2010. She is outfitted with modern navigational and fishfinding electronics to build up a clear image of where the fish are hiding. The 5th Day features a restroom and a sleeping area, along with an air-conditioned cabin and professional accessories.

The crew of Emerald Coast Charters embraces every sea-dwelling species to make sure you and your family have a “full Destin experience.” The captain will show you her tricks of the trade to land anything that is in season and biting, including Amberjack, Kingfish, Spanish Mackerel, Red Snapper, Grouper, Mahi Mahi, Tuna, Wahoo, Bonito, and Shark to name a few.

Light tackle fishing for several species including Striped Bass, Bluefish, Black Sea Bass, Fluke, Summer Flounder, False Albacore, Bonito, and Tuna. If your attraction is fly fishing and you wish to bring your own equipment we can put you in a position to be successful on the long rod.

Your trip will include the use of light tackle for trolling and Penn gear for bottom fishing. When you are done catching, all keeper fish will be cleaned free of charge. You will also be able to catch your own bait as part of the trip.



Select date to see available trips and rates:

  • Private trip
    4 Hour Trip – Trolling (Noon)
    FREE Cancellation 14 days notice
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 12:00 PM
    US $1,000
    Avoid traffic on this trip and get your hands on Kingfish and Spanish Mackerel, Bonito or Sharks, Blackfin Tuna or other species. The choice is yours!
  • Private trip
    4 Hour Trip – Spring Special
    FREE Cancellation 14 days notice
    5 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
    Seasonal trip Oct 1 - May 31
    US $1,200
    Early Bird Specials. The weather is cool and the fishing is FUN! Perfect for a family adventure!
  • Private trip
    4 Hour Trip – Trolling (PM)
    FREE Cancellation 14 days notice
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 3:00 PM
    US $1,200
    Avoid traffic on this trip and get your hands on Kingfish and Spanish Mackerel, Bonito or Sharks, Blackfin Tuna or other species. The choice is yours!
  • Private trip
    5 Hour Trip – Bottom Fishing (AM)
    FREE Cancellation 14 days notice
    5 Hour Trip, starts at 6:00 AM
    Seasonal trip Aug 1 - May 31
    US $1,250
    These 5-hour bottom fishing trips are for families that want the experience of deep sea fishing. This trip is great for first-time anglers and families wanting to make memories together. You catch several different species of Snappers and many other bottom-dwelling fish.
  • Private trip
    5 Hour Trip – Bottom Fishing (PM)
    FREE Cancellation 14 days notice
    5 Hour Trip, starts at 12:00 PM
    US $1,250
    On this afternoon trip, you will be going for Snappers and other bottom-dwellers. The trip is great for families and beginner anglers.
  • Private trip
    5 Hour Trip – Trolling (AM)
    FREE Cancellation 14 days notice
    5 Hour Trip, starts at 6:00 AM
    Seasonal trip Aug 1 - May 31
    US $1,250
    With the 5-hour trolling trips, you will have more time to harvest more meat. The potential targets on these trips are King and Spanish Mackerel, Bonito, Blackfin Tuna, Sailfish, and Shark.
  • Private trip
    5 Hour Trip – Trolling (PM)
    FREE Cancellation 14 days notice
    5 Hour Trip, starts at 12:00 PM
    US $1,250
    Add one more hour to your trolling trip. Go for Kingfish and Bonito, Spanish Mackerel, Blackfin Tuna, and more.
  • Private trip
    Family Fun
    FREE Cancellation 14 days notice
    6 Hour Trip, starts at 12:30 PM
    US $1,500
    We will catch several types of snappers, troll for pelagic species also!
  • Private trip
    6 Hour Trip – Spring Special
    FREE Cancellation 14 days notice
    6 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
    Seasonal trip Oct 1 - May 31
    US $1,600
    Early Bird Specials. The weather is cool and the fishing is FUN! Perfect for a family adventure!
  • Private trip
    Combo
    FREE Cancellation 14 days notice
    7 Hour Trip, starts at 6:00 AM
    US $1,750
    We will fish for bottom fish, as well as do some live bait trolling for sports fish!
  • Private trip
    6 Hour Trip – Bottom Fishing
    FREE Cancellation 14 days notice
    6 Hour Trip, starts at 6:00 AM
    US $1,800
    This trip is the most popular bottom fishing trip. It's great for families that want the "Gulf to table" experience and enjoy being on the water yet still having time to enjoy the other half of their day! You will target all of the bottom-dwelling species and harvest those that are in season.
  • Private trip
    Bottom Fishing
    FREE Cancellation 14 days notice
    6 Hour Trip, starts at 6:00 AM
    US $1,800
    Fun for families! You'll catch several different types of snappers and do a little trolling also!
  • Private trip
    10 Hour Trip – Combo
    FREE Cancellation 14 days notice
    10 Hour Trip, starts at 6:00 AM
    US $2,600
    We will fish for snappers and groupers as well as troll for big game fish!
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FAQs about Emerald Coast Charters

Emerald Coast Charters offers the following trips to customers:
  • US $1,000 per group - 4 Hour Trip – Trolling (Noon) (4 hours)
  • US $1,200 per group - 4 Hour Trip – Spring Special (5 hours)
  • US $1,200 per group - 4 Hour Trip – Trolling (PM) (4 hours)
  • US $1,250 per group - 5 Hour Trip – Bottom Fishing (AM) (5 hours)
  • US $1,250 per group - 5 Hour Trip – Bottom Fishing (PM) (5 hours)
  • US $1,250 per group - 5 Hour Trip – Trolling (AM) (5 hours)
  • US $1,250 per group - 5 Hour Trip – Trolling (PM) (5 hours)
  • US $1,500 per group - Family Fun (6 hours)
  • US $1,600 per group - 6 Hour Trip – Spring Special (6 hours)
  • US $1,750 per group - Combo (7 hours)
  • US $1,800 per group - 6 Hour Trip – Bottom Fishing (6 hours)
  • US $1,800 per group - Bottom Fishing (6 hours)
  • US $2,600 per group - 10 Hour Trip – Combo (10 hours)

When you book a trip with Emerald Coast Charters, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • Toilet
  • Air Conditioning
  • GPS
  • Fishfinder
  • Bed
  • Live Bait Well
  • Ice Box

Trips booked with Emerald Coast Charters include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle (Penn )
  • Live Bait (Caught on the trip)
  • Lures
  • Catch cleaning & filleting
  • First Mate
  • Fishing License

Emerald Coast Charters offers the following types of fishing:
  • Nearshore Fishing
  • Offshore Fishing
  • Reef Fishing
  • Wreck Fishing
  • Flats Fishing

Emerald Coast Charters offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Light Tackle
  • Heavy Tackle
  • Bottom Fishing
  • Trolling (With light tackle)
  • Deep Sea Fishing

Top targeted fish species with Emerald Coast Charters include:
  • Amberjack
  • Bonito
  • Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
  • Grouper (Gag)
  • Grouper (Red)
  • King Mackerel (Kingfish)
  • Shark (Blacktip)
  • Snapper (Red)
  • Snapper (Vermilion)
  • Spanish Mackerel
  • Tuna (Blackfin)
  • Wahoo

Meet the Charter Operator

Emerald Coast Charters
Destin, Florida, United States
6 Fishing Reports
233 Customer reviews
Response time 1 hour
Member since May 2018
My father has over forty years of experience as a captain in Destin, Florida. I learned so much from him. I have been working the waters in Destin for over a decade, and have been running my own boat for the past four years. I most enjoy teaching people about the waters and the different types of creatures. Our boat offers much more than fishing, you'll get the full "5th Day" experience.

About this listing

Targeted species

Amberjack Amberjack
Bonito Bonito
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi) Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Grouper (Gag) Gag Grouper

Boat specs

Guidry's Marine (Sportfishing) originally built in 1969, and restored in 2010. Powered by 2 140HP Detroit Desiel engines, with a maximum cruising speed of 11 knots.

Length
40 ft
Capacity
6 persons

Types of fishing

Nearshore Fishing
Offshore Fishing
Reef Fishing
Wreck Fishing
Flats Fishing

Fishing techniques

Light Tackle
Heavy Tackle
Bottom Fishing
Trolling
With light tackle
Deep Sea Fishing

Amenities

Toilet
Air Conditioning
GPS
Fishfinder
Bed
Live Bait Well

Trip includes

Rods, reels & tackle
Penn
Live Bait
Caught on the trip
Lures
Catch cleaning & filleting
First Mate
Fishing License

Cancellation policy

Free cancellation up to 14 days prior to trip

You can cancel or modify your booking up to 14 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
We love the family atmosphere
You Keep Catch
Catch and Release Allowed

Payment

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
When paying the remaining balance with a credit card, an additional 4% charge will apply.

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Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.8 / 5
out of 5 stars from 116 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (101)
Great Fishing Experience!
Great Fishing Experience!
5 Hour Bottom Fishing
+98
Angler rating
104
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
94%
Friendly captain
100%
Recommend this charter
97%
Appropriate for children
98%
Satisfied with the boat
97%
Caught fish
92%
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Jorge L Gonzalez Jr
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Fishing trip in July

VERIFIED   5 Hour Trip – Bottom Fishing (PM) on July 5, 2023
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Mickey B.
United States
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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5 Hour Bottom Fishing

VERIFIED   5 Hour Trip – Bottom Fishing (AM) on August 18, 2023
Group of family young adults wanting to create new memories, Capt. Jimmy exceeded expectations. Amount of desirable fish caught,...
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Joe E.
Destin, Florida
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Experience:
Very good
4.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Great First Time Trip Was Massive Success!

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip – Trolling (Noon) on August 16, 2023
Took my daughter out for her first fishing trip with a couple friends, she had a blast! Both Jimmy and Dylan were great with...
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James S.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Great Fishing Experience!

VERIFIED   NEW  4 Hour Trip – Trolling (Noon) on March 28, 2024
My son and I really enjoyed the fishing trip. The Booking was easy.
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Russell G.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Great Fun

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip – Spring Special on February 22, 2024
We took a family fishing trip and everyone caught fish and had a great day. We would for sure do it again.
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