The Soggy Bottom II
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!
Customer reviews
Rating summary
Photos & videos by reviewers (205)
+202Angler rating
Anglers claimed
Good experience
90%
Appropriate for children
92%
Friendly captain
99%
Satisfied with the boat
95%
Recommend this charter
90%
Caught fish
81%
Apr 22, 2025
Morning 6 Hour Fishing Charter
Great Day on the water
Great trip, great crew and great fishing
Great trip, great crew and great fishing
Hilliard, OH
Apr 3, 2023
Shark Fishing Charter
Friggin blast!!
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!
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....
Captain replied
Lawrence, KS
Jun 11, 2021
Morning Trip *Capt. Recommended*
Half day trip w Captain David
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.
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...
Tennerton, WV
Aug 9, 2021
Morning Trip *Capt. Recommended*
If you want to have the best day of your life... this is the charter to use!
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!
The day started with bait fishing. Small fish that fight harder than anything in a lake or river. On to deeper water... where,...
Madison, FL
May 13, 2022
Morning Trip *Capt. Recommended*
Morning 5 hour trip
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.
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...
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Customer reviews
Rating summary
Photos & videos by reviewers (205)
+202Angler rating
Anglers claimed
Good experience
90%
Appropriate for children
92%
Friendly captain
99%
Satisfied with the boat
95%
Recommend this charter
90%
Caught fish
81%
Experience:
Boat
Crew
Overall
Great Day on the water
Morning 6 Hour Fishing Charter on April 22, 2025
Great trip, great crew and great fishing
Great trip, great crew and great fishing
Hilliard, OH
Experience:
Boat
Crew
Overall
Friggin blast!!
Shark Fishing Charter on April 3, 2023
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!
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...
Lawrence, KS
Experience:
Boat
Crew
Overall
Half day trip w Captain David
Morning Trip *Capt. Recommended* on June 11, 2021
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.
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....
Tennerton, WV
Experience:
Boat
Crew
Overall
If you want to have the best day of your life... this is the charter to use!
Morning Trip *Capt. Recommended* on August 9, 2021
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!
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...
Madison, FL
Experience:
Boat
Crew
Overall
Morning 5 hour trip
Morning Trip *Capt. Recommended* on May 13, 2022
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.
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.
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