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The Soggy Bottom is a locally owned and operated Destin fishing charter. Specializing in customizable bay, gulf and inshore fishing excursions, all these charters take place on the waterways of the captain’s hometown. You’ll be fishing aboard a 22ft. 2004 Cape Horn powered by a single 225HP Yamaha engine, available for up to 5 passengers per charter. The boat is equipped with the standard in marine and navigational electronics, including a Garmin GPS, fishfinder as well as a VHF radio. It is located at the East Pass Marina on the Destin Harbor, in between The Boathouse and Brotula’s restaurants.
Many refer to Destin as the world’s luckiest fishing village, and the captains at Destin’s Ultimate Guide Service are committed to show you why. You’ll be fishing for some of the Emerald Coast’s and Florida’s favorite game fish, including Redfish, Speckled Sea Trout, Sheepshead, Black Drum, Flounder, Kingfish, Amberjack, Cobia, Red Snapper, Grouper, Triggergish and many other species, depending on the season. And since they are confident in their ability to put you on fish, Soggy Bottom also offers a Catch Fish Guarantee or you get an extra hour added to your trip for free.
The Captain will give you a call a few days ahead of your trip to discuss where the bite is best, and what the weather forecast looks like for the day you’ve reserved. Capt. Adam utilizes a variety of bait depending on the season, and the species you’d like to target, including Croakers, Cigar Minnows, Pilchards, Herrings, Hardtails and more. The tackle on board consists of Shimano and Quantum rods and reels, as well as appropriate spinning rods for bottom fishing.
The trip price includes everything you need for the day including your fish being cleaned at the end of the trip along with ice to keep them cold on the way home. All you are responsible for is your drinks, snacks, and sunscreen.
About this listing
Targeted Species
Amberjack
Cobia
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Flounder
Grouper (Black)
Grouper (Red)
King Mackerel (Kingfish)
Redfish
Sheepshead
Snapper (Red)
Spotted Seatrout
Triggerfish (Gray)
Boat Specs
Cape Horn 22 Bay Series (Center console) originally built in 2004. Powered by a 225HP Yamaha 4 Stroke engine, with a maximum cruising speed of 40 knots.
Types of Fishing
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Amenities
Trip Includes
Policies
Payment
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ChecksWhen paying the remaining balance with a credit card, there is a 3% fee.
About the Charter Operator
Member since March 2015
Destin Fishing Calendar
Customer Reviews
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VERIFIED Went fishing on July 25, 2018
Awesome day on the water! Caught our limits on mingos then focused on big fish. Caught red snapper, cobia, gag grouper, and finished in the bay with 2 huge redfish, lost 3 reds as well. We were able to cover a lot of water, and we tried a lot of different baits and techniques. Great experience! Very knowledgeable captain! We will definitely do this trip again.
Fished July 2018
Fished July 25, 2018Peter Risenhoover recommends The Soggy Bottom II
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VERIFIED Went fishing on July 23, 2018
Upon meeting the boat captain without initiating conversation, none was given. This continued during the entire fishing trip. The fishing reels were worn out and needed maintenance, oiled, etc…. the captain needs to decide if he is going to play on his phone or tend to his customers. We had 2 adults and 3 boys under 13 years of age and my husband did most of everything including taking fish off of the hooks and casting out. We were under the impression that we were going to be able to catch and keep some fish to eat. We caught very few “catfish” which we had to release because evidently we can’t keep catfish! We wanted our boys to experience a deep sea fishing trip and was very misinformed on this trip. We are very unhappy and disappointed.
Fished July 2018
Fished July 23, 2018Replied to this review on August 4, 2018
Let me first say you booked a 3hr kids fishing trip that clearly states this is a catch and release trip that targets fish that bite more frequent to keep the kids entertained, as in our experience… this is the best trip for young kids who don’t have much experience fishing. They get bites often and that is the best way to keep their attention and their head in the game. I just called you to see what went wrong and you told me you caught 10-11 catfish before you asked our captain to target redfish for you, and even though he wasn’t set up to do so he still tried for you…. Even though keeper redfish are not prescribed in the trip you booked he did it anyways. It was July. The water is as warm as it gets and keeper redfish and trout are tough to come by this time of year as the lack of oxygen in the water caused by the heat and slow tidal currents really makes bay fishing tough this time of year. Ask any guide in Destin. If it was a deep sea trip you wanted we offer plenty of those I wish you would have told me before the trip I would have recommended our longer trips that target the species you were looking for, but I was never informed. There isn’t a boat in the fleet that takes people deep sea fishing on a 3 hr trip. As far as the phone goes I will look into it, and I can assure you that is not a complaint we’ve ever had before nor will we ever have again. Capt. Bobby fished 11 hours today, and has 10 tomorrow, and 10 the next day. I’m sorry if he seemed sluggish, but we work our tails off to do our best for everyone of our customers. I imagine he was frustrated when your kids are catching fish, and you tell him to move spots because you want dinner fish and you booked a catch and release trip.
Jana Tubbs does not recommend The Soggy Bottom II
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Replied to this review on August 4, 2018
Let me first say you booked a 3hr kids fishing trip that clearly states this is a catch and release trip that targets fish that bite more frequent to keep the kids entertained, as in our experience… this is the best trip for young kids who don’t have much experience fishing. They get bites often and that is the best way to keep their attention and their head in the game. I just called you to see what went wrong and you told me you caught 10-11 catfish before you asked our captain to target redfish for you, and even though he wasn’t set up to do so he still tried for you…. Even though keeper redfish are not prescribed in the trip you booked he did it anyways. It was July. The water is as warm as it gets and keeper redfish and trout are tough to come by this time of year as the lack of oxygen in the water caused by the heat and slow tidal currents really makes bay fishing tough this time of year. Ask any guide in Destin. If it was a deep sea trip you wanted we offer plenty of those I wish you would have told me before the trip I would have recommended our longer trips that target the species you were looking for, but I was never informed. There isn’t a boat in the fleet that takes people deep sea fishing on a 3 hr trip. As far as the phone goes I will look into it, and I can assure you that is not a complaint we’ve ever had before nor will we ever have again. Capt. Bobby fished 11 hours today, and has 10 tomorrow, and 10 the next day. I’m sorry if he seemed sluggish, but we work our tails off to do our best for everyone of our customers. I imagine he was frustrated when your kids are catching fish, and you tell him to move spots because you want dinner fish and you booked a catch and release trip.
