The Soggy Bottom II 

4.7/5 (256 reviews)
 38 Miracle Strip Parkway Southwest, Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548, United States

The Soggy Bottom II 

4.7/5 (256 reviews)
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38 Miracle Strip Parkway Southwest
Fort Walton Beach, FL, United States

Come and explore some of the best fisheries in the world out of Destin with The Soggy Bottom II. Captains JJ Botelho and Adam Schroeder are both experts in fishing the local waters, and they'll make sure to take you to all the best spots in the area!

You'll be fishing aboard a 22' Cape Horn center console boat powered by a single 225 HP Yamaha engine. It can accommodate up to 5 passengers. The boat has the standard navigational electronics, including a Garmin GPS, a fishfinder as well as a VHF radio.

The Soggy Bottom is a locally owned and operated fishing charter. Specializing in customizable bay, gulf, and inshore fishing excursions, all these charters take place on the waterways of the captain's hometown.

The tackle on board consists of Shimano and Quantum rods and reels, as well as appropriate spinning rods for bottom fishing. Capt. Adam utilizes a variety of bait depending on the season and the species you'd like to target.

Many refer to Destin as the world's luckiest fishing village, and the captains are committed to showing you why. You'll target Redfish, Speckled Sea Trout, Sheepshead, Black Drum, Flounder, Kingfish, Amberjack, Cobia, Red Snapper, Grouper, Triggerfish, and many other species, depending on the season.

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. Your fish will be cleaned at the end of the trip for your convenience. All you need to bring is some drinks, snacks, and sunscreen.

Get ready for a fishing adventure of a lifetime, join The Soggy Bottom II, and make some unforgettable memories in Destin waters!

Come and explore some of the best fisheries in the world out of Destin with The Soggy Bottom II. Captains JJ Botelho and Adam Schroeder are both experts in fishing the local waters, and they'll make sure to take you to all the best spots in the area!

You'll be fishing aboard a 22' Cape Horn center console boat powered by a single 225 HP Yamaha engine. It can accommodate up to 5 passengers. The boat has the standard navigational electronics, including a Garmin GPS, a fishfinder as well as a VHF radio.

The Soggy Bottom is a locally owned and operated fishing charter. Specializing in customizable bay, gulf, and inshore fishing excursions, all these charters take place on the waterways of the captain's hometown.

The tackle on board consists of Shimano and Quantum rods and reels, as well as appropriate spinning rods for bottom fishing. Capt. Adam utilizes a variety of bait depending on the season and the species you'd like to target.

Many refer to Destin as the world's luckiest fishing village, and the captains are committed to showing you why. You'll target Redfish, Speckled Sea Trout, Sheepshead, Black Drum, Flounder, Kingfish, Amberjack, Cobia, Red Snapper, Grouper, Triggerfish, and many other species, depending on the season.

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. Your fish will be cleaned at the end of the trip for your convenience. All you need to bring is some drinks, snacks, and sunscreen.

Get ready for a fishing adventure of a lifetime, join The Soggy Bottom II, and make some unforgettable memories in Destin waters!

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Rating

4.7
256 reviews
4.6
Boat & equipment
4.8
Captain & crew
4.6
Fishing Experience

Anglers' gallery (205)

What anglers say

90%
Great experience
92%
Family friendly
99%
Friendly captain
95%
Good boat
90%
Recommended
81%
Caught fish

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Paul Fetters
Paul Fetters
us
Arizona, US
Member since 2023
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5.0
Verified
Friggin blast!!
5 Hour Trip — Shark Fishing on April 3, 20232 adults
You can get at it on the seas when it's calm & beautiful, or you can brave the wrath of God's mighty ocean like we did today. The choice for some, is obvious.. Jordan & Jason knew what they were doing, and as long as we were cool with pressing on, they were good too. Hell yeah, get it boys! Caught & hooked shark, and then a bunch of other dinner fish to take home and fry up. Definitely let these boys take you out to sea, they know their fickle ocean mistress, and they know where all her bounty are swimming. See you again soon guys!
Response from Captain
April 3, 2023
Paul! We had an absolute blast with you guys! Cant wait to do it again!
Shawn Reid
Shawn Reid
Repeat angler
us
Maine, US
Member since 2022
2 trips
0
5.0
Verified
Great Day on the water
6 Hour Trip — Bay/Gulf Charter on April 22, 20252 adults
Great trip, great crew and great fishing
Reported catch:
Redfish
Kate Spano
Kate Spano
us
Kansas, US
Member since 2021
0
5.0
Verified
Half day trip w Captain David
5 Hour Trip — Captain's Choice on June 11, 20213 adults
We had a blast! We were book for a half day 6a trip on a Friday. Received a call from Cap. David the day before letting me know weather out on the gulf was not good for fishing. He offered bay fishing as an option and was very honest about what that fishing looks like and that gulf is more reliable. I asked if there was another morning as an option, he looked and checked with the books and got us in on Monday morn out on the gulf. We had a BLAST. Cap David was awesome and super fun to be around. Got us on fish right away and we all caught and we all also got, got by a few big ones. Would for sure book again and will on my next trip down.
Amanda Miller
Amanda Miller
us
West Virginia, US
Member since 2021
0
5.0
Verified
If you want to have the best day of your life... this is the charter to use!
5 Hour Trip — Captain's Choice on August 9, 20212 adults
The day started with bait fishing. Small fish that fight harder than anything in a lake or river. On to deeper water... where, first cast, my 16 year old daughter reels in an 8ft SHARK! Fish not biting in that spot... not a problem... Captain Andrew moves us to a spot a couple miles away where my 22 year old daughter reels in a king mackerel so big it almost pulled her out of the boat with it. If you want to have the best day of your entire life... fish with Soggy Bottom. If you come back without a smile... its got to be your fault... cause these guys are amazing!
Brett Shipley
Brett Shipley
us
Florida, US
Member since 2021
1
5.0
Verified
Morning 5 hour trip
5 Hour Trip — Captain's Choice on May 13, 20222 adults
Had a blast with Cap. Tim and crew. Didnt get on vait like we would have likes to so the fishing wasnt prime. Hooked up a few times but couldnt manage to get them in. Cap. Tim never gave up though. He kept us moving looking for bites. But thats why its called fishing and not catching. It was a pleasant trip and would definitely go out with these guys again.

Trip availability and prices

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4 Hour Trip — Bay/Gulf Charter
4 hour trip starts at 1:00 PM
US $700
Entire boat: up to 4 people
5 Hour Trip — Shark Fishing
5 hour trip starts at 5:30 AM
US $875
Entire boat: up to 4 people
5 Hour Trip — Captain's Choice
5 hour trip starts at 6:00 AM
US $875
Entire boat: up to 4 people
6 Hour Trip — Bay/Gulf Charter
6 hour trip starts at 5:30 AM
US $990
Entire boat: up to 4 people
5 Hour Trip — Tarpoon
5 hour trip starts at 7:00 AM
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Jun 1 - Aug 31
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US $1,000
Entire boat: up to 3 people
8 Hour Trip — Bay/Gulf Charter
8 hour trip starts at 5:30 AM
US $1,350
Entire boat: up to 4 people
10 Hour Trip — Best of Both Worlds
10 hour trip starts at 5:30 AM
US $1,600
Entire boat: up to 4 people

Rating

4.7
256 reviews
4.6
Boat & equipment
4.8
Captain & crew
4.6
Fishing Experience

Anglers' gallery (205)

What anglers say

90%
Great experience
92%
Family friendly
99%
Friendly captain
95%
Good boat
90%
Recommended
81%
Caught fish

All reviews (256)

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Paul Fetters
Paul Fetters
us
Arizona, US
Member since 2023
0
5.0
Verified
Friggin blast!!
5 Hour Trip — Shark Fishing on April 3, 20232 adults
You can get at it on the seas when it's calm & beautiful, or you can brave the wrath of God's mighty ocean like we did today. The choice for some, is obvious.. Jordan & Jason knew what they were doing, and as long as we were cool with pressing on, they were good too. Hell yeah, get it boys! Caught & hooked shark, and then a bunch of other dinner fish to take home and fry up. Definitely let these boys take you out to sea, they know their fickle ocean mistress, and they know where all her bounty are swimming. See you again soon guys!
Response from Captain
April 3, 2023
Paul! We had an absolute blast with you guys! Cant wait to do it again!
Shawn Reid
Shawn Reid
Repeat angler
us
Maine, US
Member since 2022
2 trips
0
5.0
Verified
Great Day on the water
6 Hour Trip — Bay/Gulf Charter on April 22, 20252 adults
Great trip, great crew and great fishing
Reported catch:
Redfish
Kate Spano
Kate Spano
us
Kansas, US
Member since 2021
0
5.0
Verified
Half day trip w Captain David
5 Hour Trip — Captain's Choice on June 11, 20213 adults
We had a blast! We were book for a half day 6a trip on a Friday. Received a call from Cap. David the day before letting me know weather out on the gulf was not good for fishing. He offered bay fishing as an option and was very honest about what that fishing looks like and that gulf is more reliable. I asked if there was another morning as an option, he looked and checked with the books and got us in on Monday morn out on the gulf. We had a BLAST. Cap David was awesome and super fun to be around. Got us on fish right away and we all caught and we all also got, got by a few big ones. Would for sure book again and will on my next trip down.
Amanda Miller
Amanda Miller
us
West Virginia, US
Member since 2021
0
5.0
Verified
If you want to have the best day of your life... this is the charter to use!
5 Hour Trip — Captain's Choice on August 9, 20212 adults
The day started with bait fishing. Small fish that fight harder than anything in a lake or river. On to deeper water... where, first cast, my 16 year old daughter reels in an 8ft SHARK! Fish not biting in that spot... not a problem... Captain Andrew moves us to a spot a couple miles away where my 22 year old daughter reels in a king mackerel so big it almost pulled her out of the boat with it. If you want to have the best day of your entire life... fish with Soggy Bottom. If you come back without a smile... its got to be your fault... cause these guys are amazing!
Brett Shipley
Brett Shipley
us
Florida, US
Member since 2021
1
5.0
Verified
Morning 5 hour trip
5 Hour Trip — Captain's Choice on May 13, 20222 adults
Had a blast with Cap. Tim and crew. Didnt get on vait like we would have likes to so the fishing wasnt prime. Hooked up a few times but couldnt manage to get them in. Cap. Tim never gave up though. He kept us moving looking for bites. But thats why its called fishing and not catching. It was a pleasant trip and would definitely go out with these guys again.

FAQs about The Soggy Bottom II

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What is the boat like?

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Boat category
Center console boats
Capacity
6 persons
Boat length
22 ft
Year built
2004
Boat manufacturer
Cape Horn
Boat type
Center console
Engine model
Honda
Powered by
1 x 250HP
Max cruising speed
40 knots
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