Fed Permits - New Boat - Fish & Fun Destin
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If you're ready to get hooked on fishing in Destin, book a trip with Destin's Premier Fishing Experience on the newest and nicest boat in the fleet. Our NEW guide is Captain Mikey, which means you'll tap into 20 years of angling experience on the Emerald Coast and is highly respected in the local fishing community!!
These waters are home to Sharks, Mingos, Amberjack, Bluefish, Black Drum, Black Grouper, Red Grouper, King Mackerel (Kingfish), Pompano, Lane Snapper, Mangrove Snapper, Red Snapper, Dolphin (Mahi Mahi), and more, depending on the season. On these trips, it’s common to troll and bottom fish using light tackle.
Trips with Destin's Premier Fishing Experience are fun for all ages, so go ahead and bring the whole family along! Be sure to ask if child-sized life vests are available, otherwise, you should bring your own. Snacks are never a bad idea so that nobody gets grumpy on an empty stomach!
Capt. Mikey will bring you aboard a 2023 31' Sportsman center console with room for 6 passengers. It comes with all the essentials. Rods, reels, and tackle are covered by the charter, along with lures. Live bait is on offer, but it's good to ask about this so you know if you'll be catching it yourself.
We provide dead bait. Live bait can be purchased by the charterer at the marina or bait boat on the way out into the Gulf. Live bait can also be caught on the way out, but I would recommend purchasing it on the shorter trips.
There's no need to buy a fishing license, just show up ready for a good time! Be mindful that some species may have special rules or limited seasons. Your captain will help you follow regulations while you fish.
Don't forget to bring sunblock (non-spray), and sunglasses. Water is included, free of charge. Alcohol is allowed in moderation, so long as you avoid hard liquor as well as glass bottles.
Give yourself something to look forward to and book a trip with Destin's Premier Fishing Experience!
If you're ready to get hooked on fishing in Destin, book a trip with Destin's Premier Fishing Experience on the newest and nicest boat in the fleet. Our NEW guide is Captain Mikey, which means you'll tap into 20 years of angling experience on the Emerald Coast and is highly respected in the local fishing community!!
These waters are home to Sharks, Mingos, Amberjack, Bluefish, Black Drum, Black Grouper, Red Grouper, King Mackerel (Kingfish), Pompano, Lane Snapper, Mangrove Snapper, Red Snapper, Dolphin (Mahi Mahi), and more, depending on the season. On these trips, it’s common to troll and bottom fish using light tackle.
Trips with Destin's Premier Fishing Experience are fun for all ages, so go ahead and bring the whole family along! Be sure to ask if child-sized life vests are available, otherwise, you should bring your own. Snacks are never a bad idea so that nobody gets grumpy on an empty stomach!
Capt. Mikey will bring you aboard a 2023 31' Sportsman center console with room for 6 passengers. It comes with all the essentials. Rods, reels, and tackle are covered by the charter, along with lures. Live bait is on offer, but it's good to ask about this so you know if you'll be catching it yourself.
We provide dead bait. Live bait can be purchased by the charterer at the marina or bait boat on the way out into the Gulf. Live bait can also be caught on the way out, but I would recommend purchasing it on the shorter trips.
There's no need to buy a fishing license, just show up ready for a good time! Be mindful that some species may have special rules or limited seasons. Your captain will help you follow regulations while you fish.
Don't forget to bring sunblock (non-spray), and sunglasses. Water is included, free of charge. Alcohol is allowed in moderation, so long as you avoid hard liquor as well as glass bottles.
Give yourself something to look forward to and book a trip with Destin's Premier Fishing Experience!
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Jordan PenegarRepeat angler5.0VerifiedCA Mikey Kept us on the fish the entire 8 hour trip.
8 Hour AM Trip on September 2, 2026 • 4 adultsWe had a great trip with CA Mikey. No time wasted looking for live bait or on a long slow ride out. We had a quick stop for live bait and quick ride to the first stop of many where we stayed on the fish the entire 8 hours. Caught 2 keeper grouper out of 3. hit our limit in snapper, mingo, and triggerfish, also caught 3 Mahi. We will definitely do it again.
Jacob LooneyRepeat angler5.0VerifiedGreat trip!
10 Hour AM Trip on July 16, 2026 • 1 adultI had the pleasure of going out with Captain Mikey yesterday. It was a 10 hour trip. Mikey was very adamant about keeping us on the fish and we caught several mingo snappers, mahi, and various other species. Mikey was a great guy and seemed very experienced on the gulf. Overall great trip. If i return to the gulf I will get ahold of these guys for another trip!
Derek Barcinski5.0VerifiedCaptain Mikey knows fish
6 Hour AM Trip on August 20, 2026 • 4 adultsWe had a great time with Capt Mikey. He kept us on the fish and kept baited and tangle free. At one point, we were catching Mingos on every cast - all four of us
Brian Vander Luitgaren5.0VerifiedGreat trip with Captain Mikey
5 Hour Trip on July 30, 2026 • 6 adultsCapt Mikey was awesome. Knew where to find the fish. Knew when to get to the next spot. Had all 6 of us engaged and reeling in the fish. Highly recommended.
Paul StephensRepeat angler5.0VerifiedGood trip
6 Hour AM Trip on July 6, 2026 • 2 adultsCaught about 15 fish before a storm and lighting cut the trip short. Was on track to have a good haul of fish. Captain Mike was keeping on the fish.
Tanner Jordan5.0VerifiedGreat time on the water !!!
4 Hour PM Trip - State Waters Only on June 28, 2026 • 4 adultsWe had a four hour trip with Captain Mikey on a morning trip. We caught alot of fish and brought home dinner. Would book again !!!!
Hayden InmanRepeat angler5.0Verifiedthe captain was charismatic and knowledgeable
5 Hour Trip - 1:00 PM on March 24, 2026 • 2 adultsThe captain made the trip for me and my friend, he is incredibly knowledgeable about the fish and where the like to group up and most of the time it would take no more the 15 seconds for the weight to hit the bottom and a fish to bite. 10/10 definitely booking again
Eric Mcelduff5.0VerifiedWe had a great time!
5 Hour Trip on August 22, 2026 • 6 adultsIt was a great time with great friends! The boat was nice and the tackle was on point!
Byron Allmon5.0Verifiedgreat trip
5 Hour Trip - 1:00 PM on June 12, 2026 • 3 adults • 1 childcapt Mikey was terrific and made the trip great. he took great care of my ten year old grandson
Heath Nichols5.0VerifiedGreat trip!!
5 Hour Trip - 1:00 PM on April 4, 2026 • 3 adultsHad a great time with Capt Mikey, very knowledgeable professional put us on quality fish all day. Left with 2 dozen vermilion snapper and good memories!!! i will be booking with Mikey again in the future! don’t miss out book a trip with these guys!!!
FAQs about Fed Permits - New Boat - Fish & Fun Destin
- US $900 per group, additional US $100 per person after 3 guests - 4 Hour AM Trip - State Waters Only (4 hours)
- US $900 per group, additional US $100 per person after 3 guests - 4 Hour PM Shark Trip (4 hours)
- US $900 per group, additional US $100 per person after 3 guests - 4 Hour PM Trip - State Waters Only (4 hours)
- US $1,125 per group, additional US $100 per person after 3 guests - 5 Hour Trip (5 hours)
- US $1,125 per group, additional US $100 per person after 3 guests - 5 Hour Trip - 1:30 PM (5 hours)
- US $1,350 per group, additional US $100 per person after 3 guests - 6 Hour AM Trip (6 hours)
- US $1,800 per group, additional US $100 per person after 3 guests - 8 Hour AM Trip (8 hours)
- US $2,250 per group, additional US $100 per person after 3 guests - 10 Hour AM Trip (10 hours)
- Toilet Enclosed
- GPS
- Fishfinder
- Bed Enclosed where head located
- Live bait well
- Refrigerator
- Multimedia system
- Ice box
- Radar
- Rods, reels & tackle
- Lures
- Catch cleaning & filleting (We will clean and filet your fish for you at the dock. This is included in our service)
- Drinks (Alcohol allowed but not included; water)
- Fishing license (We have federal permits as well as state licenses. This covers all guests on board the vessel)
- Inshore fishing
- Nearshore fishing
- Offshore fishing (Most center consoles are state licensed and are restricted to within nine miles of the shoreline. We have federal permits so we are able to go past that barrier to where the bigger fish usually are. These areas aren't 'fished out' like the state waters ca)
- Reef fishing
- Wreck fishing
- Light tackle
- Heavy tackle
- Bottom fishing
- Trolling
- Spinning
- Jigging
- Deep sea fishing
- Amberjack
- Cobia
- Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
- Grouper (Red)
- Grouper (Scamp)
- Jack Crevalle
- King Mackerel (Kingfish)
- Shark (Blacktip)
- Snapper (Red)
- Snapper (Vermilion)
- Spanish Mackerel
- Triggerfish (Gray)
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Amberjack
Cobia
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Grouper (Red)
Grouper (Scamp)
Jack Crevalle
King Mackerel (Kingfish)
Shark (Blacktip)
Snapper (Red)
Snapper (Vermilion)
Spanish Mackerel
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