850 Charters 

4.9/5 (556 reviews)
 404 Harbor Boulevard, Destin, FL 32541, United States

850 Charters 

4.9/5 (556)
 Angler's Choice
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404 Harbor Boulevard
Destin, FL, United States
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Looking for epic fishing battles and a family fishing trip with plenty of comfort and style? 850 Charters is waiting to take you out to the Gulf of America’s most exciting nearshore and deep sea fishing spots! Located in Destin, Florida’s fishing capital, this charter boasts a best-in-class spacious and seaworthy vessel that’s capable of whisking you to wherever the fish are biting. You’ll be fishing with the winners of the 2022 Destin Fishing Rodeo and Boathouse Summer Slam!

Step on board with Destin’s highest rated Guide Service for 5 years running! Long time local charter and commercial Captain Phillip Houston has fished these local gulf waters for over 30 years. He possesses all the skills and knowledge necessary to give you the best shot at hitting your mark for a successful fishing trip.

You’ll be traveling to the hotspots on board your captain’s 30’ Parker offshore fishing vessel. She’s decked out with ample fish-catching space for up to 6 people, and has all of the latest navigational and safety gear. She’s a true fishing machine that’s built to tackle a variety of waters, including those rougher days, so no matter where you choose to fish, you’ll be treated to a safe and relatively comfortable ride.

Capt. Matt, Jared, and Phillip pride themselves on offering angling adventures that are, above all, family-friendly. Newer anglers and little ones will have the chance to catch anything from nearshore Snapper and Triggerfish species to King Mackerel and maybe even a Mahi Mahi! And for those of you out there who think you may be strong and skilled enough to handle the big game, Your Captain will give you a good shot at trying to wrestle an Amberjack or shark into the boat!

Your captain will make sure you’re decked out with top-quality rods and reels, as well as bait, tackle, and your fishing license. Come aboard 850 Charters for a day full of family, friends, fish, and most importantly, fun!

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Customer reviews

Rating summary

4.9/5
out of 5 stars from 556 reviews
Boat
4.9/5
Crew
5.0/5
Experience
5.0/5

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Good Captains Are Hard to Find
850 Captains Choice 6 hr morning trip
850 Captains Choice 6 hr morning trip
+548

Angler rating

537
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2
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Anglers claimed

Good experience

98%

Appropriate for children

97%

Friendly captain

99%

Satisfied with the boat

100%

Recommend this charter

99%

Caught fish

98%

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Tyler B.
Tyler B.
5.0/5

Sep 22, 2025

THE 85O(CAPTAIN’S CHOICE) DEEP SEA

850 Captains Choice 6 hr morning trip

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We had an absolute amazing time fishing with Captain Phillip. Hammered the bait first thing in the morning and then went off to our first spot. It didn’t take long until we hooked on to a nice king mackerel. We ended the day with several King Mackeral, a few Spanish Mackerel, Bonita, and super nice black-fin tuna. Had another nice mystery fish hooked at the end when it was taken by about a 9-10 ft hammerhead. Captain Phillip was polite and courteous to us all the entire time. Definitely will look to booking with him again next years trip. We all had the best time!

We had an absolute amazing time fishing with Captain Phillip. Hammered the bait first thing in the morning and then went off to...  

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James F.
James F.
5.0/5

Aug 11, 2025

5 HR CAPTAIN’s CHOICE/Deep Sea

Great time. Family friendly. Recommend.

VERIFIED

Captain Phillip took me and my 11 year old son out and we had a blast. I realize there are no guarantees to catch, but Capt Phillip put us on the fish from the moment we left the dock. The boat was nice and in very good shape. Although neither me or my son get seasick, it was a very smooth ride, despite a bit of chop while we were out. Capt Phillip facilitated a great experience by doing all the tough work from start to finish and was great company to share a day fishing with. Would recommend to anyone looking for a fun fishing trip. Definitely family friendly. Will use 850 again if we return to the area.

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Justin U.
Justin U.
5.0/5

Jul 29, 2025

4 HR Deep Sea/Captain’s Choice

Outstanding First Fishing Charter Experience!!

VERIFIED

This was our very first fishing charter, and it far exceeded our expectations! My wife, our 13-year-old son, and I booked a half-day outing with Captain Phillip—and it was an absolute blast. As complete novices, we really appreciated how laid-back, patient, and knowledgeable Captain Phillip was. He made us feel comfortable right away, and the whole trip was relaxed, fun, and incredibly memorable. The boat was clean, spacious, and well-equipped, and we were thrilled to catch several nice fish throughout the trip. Our four-hour trip flew by, and honestly, our only regret was not booking a full day. That said, the half-day turned out to be perfect for us. We finished the trip energized and wanting more—not exhausted and ready to be done. It was a great balance, especially for beginners. We can't wait to go again and would 100% recommend this experience to anyone, especially families or first-timers. Huge thanks to Captain Phillip for such a great day on the water!

This was our very first fishing charter, and it far exceeded our expectations! My wife, our 13-year-old son, and I booked a half-day...  

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Replied on August 11, 2025
Thank you for fishing with us, we look forward to seeing you again!

Ina K.
Ina K.
5.0/5

Jul 18, 2025

THE 85O(CAPTAIN’S CHOICE) Deep Sea

Fishing trip success!

VERIFIED

Can’t thank Captain Philip enough for helping make our fishing trip a success! We had originally booked our trip out on Thursday afternoon, but rescheduled because seas were super rough due to high winds. Come Friday, it was still pretty rough but a little better. He reached out because he didn’t know how experienced we were.. long story short my bunch was ready to go out, but me, I had decided to stay in because I didn’t want to ruin everyone’s trip out. I called and let him know that we were still planning to go out but minus one, because I have never been out too far and was nervous. It wasn’t but a few minutes later he called back and had worked some stuff out so that we could all go the next day! We set out for an early morning-6 hour Captain’s Choice Deep Sea trip. From start to finish Captain Philip had us on fish! We caught king mackerels right away, bonitos, and snagged a few snappers. He worked hard making sure all 5 of our lines stayed baited and we were catching! Thanks again Captain Philip for a great trip!

Can’t thank Captain Philip enough for helping make our fishing trip a success! We had originally booked our trip out on Thursday...  

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Thank you for fishing with us, we look forward to seeing you again!

Christina N.
Christina N.
5.0/5

Jun 19, 2025

5 HR CAPTAIN’s CHOICE/Deep Sea

Great Experience!

VERIFIED

We booked a 5-hour Captain’s Choice deep sea fishing trip and had an absolute blast! Captain Philip was amazing—super knowledgeable, patient, and made the whole experience really enjoyable, especially for our 8-year-old son. We stayed on the fish the entire time, and he worked hard to make sure we had a great trip. We did end up getting caught in a storm and had to rush back to land, which definitely didn’t help my fear of being stranded in the ocean 😅—but Captain Phillip handled it like a pro and got us back safely. We made memories we’ll never forget and checked something big off our list. Highly recommend! We will definitely book again with them.

We booked a 5-hour Captain’s Choice deep sea fishing trip and had an absolute blast! Captain Philip was amazing—super knowledgeable,...  

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US $750 
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Late Summer Special! 5 hour AM
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US $900 
Entire boat: up to 6 people
Late Summer Special! 5 hour PM
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5 Hour Trip, starts at 1:00 PM
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US $900 
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4 HR Deep Sea/CAPTAIN’S CHOICE/A.M.
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US $1,100 
Entire boat: up to 6 people
4 HR Deep Sea/Captain’s Choice
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US $1,100 
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5 HR CAPTAIN’s CHOICE/Deep Sea (AM)
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US $1,300 
Entire boat: up to 6 people
5 HR CAPTAIN’s CHOICE/Deep Sea
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US $1,300 
Entire boat: up to 6 people
THE 85O(CAPTAIN’S CHOICE) DEEP SEA
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6 Hour Trip, starts at 6:00 AM
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US $1,500 
Entire boat: up to 6 people
THE 85O(CAPTAIN’S CHOICE) Deep Sea
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6 Hour Trip, starts at 1:00 PM
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US $1,500 
Entire boat: up to 6 people
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US $2,000 
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Customer reviews

Rating summary

4.9/5
out of 5 stars from 556 reviews
Boat
4.9/5
Crew
5.0/5
Experience
5.0/5

Photos & videos by reviewers (551)

Good Captains Are Hard to Find
850 Captains Choice 6 hr morning trip
850 Captains Choice 6 hr morning trip
+548

Angler rating

537
16
1
2
0

Anglers claimed

Good experience

98%

Appropriate for children

97%

Friendly captain

99%

Satisfied with the boat

100%

Recommend this charter

99%

Caught fish

98%

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Tyler B.
Tyler B.
5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

850 Captains Choice 6 hr morning trip

VERIFIED
NEW

THE 85O(CAPTAIN’S CHOICE) DEEP SEA on September 22, 2025

We had an absolute amazing time fishing with Captain Phillip. Hammered the bait first thing in the morning and then went off to our first spot. It didn’t take long until we hooked on to a nice king mackerel. We ended the day with several King Mackeral, a few Spanish Mackerel, Bonita, and super nice black-fin tuna. Had another nice mystery fish hooked at the end when it was taken by about a 9-10 ft hammerhead. Captain Phillip was polite and courteous to us all the entire time. Definitely will look to booking with him again next years trip. We all had the best time!

We had an absolute amazing time fishing with Captain Phillip. Hammered the bait first thing in the morning and then went off to our first spot. It didn’t take long until we hooked on to a nice king mackerel. We ended the day with several King Mackeral, a few Spanish Mackerel, Bonita, and super nice black-fin tuna. Had another nice mystery fish hooked at the end when it was taken by about a 9-10 ft hammerhead. Captain Phillip was polite and courteous to us all the entire time. Definitely will...  

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James F.
James F.
5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

Great time. Family friendly. Recommend.

VERIFIED

5 HR CAPTAIN’s CHOICE/Deep Sea on August 11, 2025

Captain Phillip took me and my 11 year old son out and we had a blast. I realize there are no guarantees to catch, but Capt Phillip put us on the fish from the moment we left the dock. The boat was nice and in very good shape. Although neither me or my son get seasick, it was a very smooth ride, despite a bit of chop while we were out. Capt Phillip facilitated a great experience by doing all the tough work from start to finish and was great company to share a day fishing with. Would recommend to anyone looking for a fun fishing trip. Definitely family friendly. Will use 850 again if we return to the area.

Captain Phillip took me and my 11 year old son out and we had a blast. I realize there are no guarantees to catch, but Capt Phillip put us on the fish from the moment we left the dock. The boat was nice and in very good shape. Although neither me or my son get seasick, it was a very smooth ride, despite a bit of chop while we were out. Capt Phillip facilitated a great experience by doing all the tough work from start to finish and was great company to share a day fishing with. Would recommend...  

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Justin U.
Justin U.
5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

Outstanding First Fishing Charter Experience!!

VERIFIED

4 HR Deep Sea/Captain’s Choice on July 29, 2025

This was our very first fishing charter, and it far exceeded our expectations! My wife, our 13-year-old son, and I booked a half-day outing with Captain Phillip—and it was an absolute blast. As complete novices, we really appreciated how laid-back, patient, and knowledgeable Captain Phillip was. He made us feel comfortable right away, and the whole trip was relaxed, fun, and incredibly memorable. The boat was clean, spacious, and well-equipped, and we were thrilled to catch several nice fish throughout the trip. Our four-hour trip flew by, and honestly, our only regret was not booking a full day. That said, the half-day turned out to be perfect for us. We finished the trip energized and wanting more—not exhausted and ready to be done. It was a great balance, especially for beginners. We can't wait to go again and would 100% recommend this experience to anyone, especially families or first-timers. Huge thanks to Captain Phillip for such a great day on the water!

This was our very first fishing charter, and it far exceeded our expectations! My wife, our 13-year-old son, and I booked a half-day outing with Captain Phillip—and it was an absolute blast. As complete novices, we really appreciated how laid-back, patient, and knowledgeable Captain Phillip was. He made us feel comfortable right away, and the whole trip was relaxed, fun, and incredibly memorable. The boat was clean, spacious, and well-equipped, and we were thrilled to catch several nice fish...  

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Replied on August 11, 2025
Thank you for fishing with us, we look forward to seeing you again!

Ina K.
Ina K.
5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

Fishing trip success!

VERIFIED

THE 85O(CAPTAIN’S CHOICE) Deep Sea on July 18, 2025

Can’t thank Captain Philip enough for helping make our fishing trip a success! We had originally booked our trip out on Thursday afternoon, but rescheduled because seas were super rough due to high winds. Come Friday, it was still pretty rough but a little better. He reached out because he didn’t know how experienced we were.. long story short my bunch was ready to go out, but me, I had decided to stay in because I didn’t want to ruin everyone’s trip out. I called and let him know that we were still planning to go out but minus one, because I have never been out too far and was nervous. It wasn’t but a few minutes later he called back and had worked some stuff out so that we could all go the next day! We set out for an early morning-6 hour Captain’s Choice Deep Sea trip. From start to finish Captain Philip had us on fish! We caught king mackerels right away, bonitos, and snagged a few snappers. He worked hard making sure all 5 of our lines stayed baited and we were catching! Thanks again Captain Philip for a great trip!

Can’t thank Captain Philip enough for helping make our fishing trip a success! We had originally booked our trip out on Thursday afternoon, but rescheduled because seas were super rough due to high winds. Come Friday, it was still pretty rough but a little better. He reached out because he didn’t know how experienced we were.. long story short my bunch was ready to go out, but me, I had decided to stay in because I didn’t want to ruin everyone’s trip out. I called and let him know that we were...  

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Replied on August 11, 2025
Thank you for fishing with us, we look forward to seeing you again!

Christina N.
Christina N.
5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

Great Experience!

VERIFIED

5 HR CAPTAIN’s CHOICE/Deep Sea on June 19, 2025

We booked a 5-hour Captain’s Choice deep sea fishing trip and had an absolute blast! Captain Philip was amazing—super knowledgeable, patient, and made the whole experience really enjoyable, especially for our 8-year-old son. We stayed on the fish the entire time, and he worked hard to make sure we had a great trip. We did end up getting caught in a storm and had to rush back to land, which definitely didn’t help my fear of being stranded in the ocean 😅—but Captain Phillip handled it like a pro and got us back safely. We made memories we’ll never forget and checked something big off our list. Highly recommend! We will definitely book again with them.

We booked a 5-hour Captain’s Choice deep sea fishing trip and had an absolute blast! Captain Philip was amazing—super knowledgeable, patient, and made the whole experience really enjoyable, especially for our 8-year-old son. We stayed on the fish the entire time, and he worked hard to make sure we had a great trip. We did end up getting caught in a storm and had to rush back to land, which definitely didn’t help my fear of being stranded in the ocean 😅—but Captain Phillip handled it like a...  

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What is the boat like?

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Boat category
Center console boats
Capacity
6 persons
Boat length
30 ft
Year built
2025
Boat manufacturer
Parker
Boat type
Center console

Engine model
Yamaha 4 Stroke
Powered by
1 x 300HP
Max cruising speed
45 knots
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