Double Time Charters specializes in fishing adventures at unbeatable rates out of Destin, the ‘World’s Luckiest Fishing Village.” With trips ranging from four to eight hours, you will surely find something that suits your specific needs.

Whether you want to stay nearshore or head to deeper waters offshore, Double Time Charters will get you to the hot bite. Long trip or short trip, Capt. Tim will work to get you on the fish. He will put his talent to work for you. No matter which trip you choose, he’ll try to customize it for you.

Double Time Charters will take you fishing for a variety of reef and pelagic species. Your potential catches will depend on the season, including but not limited to Almaco Jack, Amberjack, Jack Crevalle, Red Snapper, Mangrove Snapper, Vermillion Snapper, Triggerfish, Sheepshead, Redfish, Grouper, Scamp, Black Seabass, Bank Seabass, Cobia, Tripletail… and the list just keeps going!

Take as many fish species off your personal bucket list as possible. Bottom fish for Snappers and other tasty fish, or troll for Mackerels, Bonito, and other fast species, or do a combo with both styles of fishing!

Double Time Charters will take you out aboard a 25’ World Cat power catamaran. This is a quiet and stable fishing machine with twin 150 HP Yamaha 4-stroke outboards. The boat is outfitted with navigational and fish finding electronics, as well as other professional accessories. There is a Cobia tower with full controls, an ice-box for the catch and a cooler for drinks, and a potty bucket for the lady anglers. All aboard!

The trips come with quality tackle, ice, fishing license, and fish cleaning and bagging. You will need to bring your own drinks, snacks, proper clothing, and a camera.



Select date to see available trips and rates:

  • Private trip
    4 Hour Trip (AM)
    FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
    Seasonal trip Aug 1 - May 31
    US $950
    On this short charter, you'll be Gulf fishing close to shore for bottom fish such as Snapper and other reef fish, or troll for King Mackerel and other nearshore species. This is a great trip for families with kids, or beginners, especially for those who don't wish to keep fish, but want to have fun catching them!
  • Private trip
    5 Hour Trip
    FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
    5 Hour Trip, starts at 6:00 AM
    US $1,125
    This is your captain's most popular trip! On trips this length and longer, you'll target Red Snapper and other Snappers, as well as Triggerfish and even Groupers for bottom fishing. For trolling, you'll target the faster fish such as King Mackerel, Spanish Mackerel, Dolphin, and sometimes even catch Blackfin Tuna.
    Targeted fish
    Snapper (Red)
    Red Snapper
    Snapper (Mangrove)
    Mangrove Snapper
    Jack (Almaco)
    Almaco Jack
    Spanish Mackerel
    Spanish Mackerel
    Triggerfish (Gray)
    Gray Triggerfish
    Snapper (Vermilion)
    Vermilion Snapper
    Mackerel (Atlantic)
    Atlantic Mackerel
  • Private trip
    6 Hour Trip
    FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
    6 Hour Trip, starts at 6:00 AM
    US $1,350
    This trip is ideal for those anglers who want a bit of everything! Try some bottom fishing or trolling, or just do both. Check the bite close to the shore, on the reefs, and drop-offs or get farther out for the deep fish.. Target Red Snapper, Mangrove Snapper, Groupers and other reef fish. Troll for King Mackerel, Spanish, Bonito and even Mahi sometimes! Other types of fishing can sometimes be available depending on the season.
    Targeted fish
    Amberjack
    Amberjack
    Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
    Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
    Snapper (Red)
    Red Snapper
    Snapper (Mangrove)
    Mangrove Snapper
    Grouper (Gag)
    Gag Grouper
    Grouper (Red)
    Red Grouper
    Triggerfish (Gray)
    Gray Triggerfish
    Snapper (Lane)
    Lane Snapper
  • Private trip
    7 Hour Trip
    FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
    7 Hour Trip, starts at 6:00 AM
    US $1,575
    This trip will see you testing your angling skills on the waters offshore of Destin. You can bottom fish or troll, or even do a combination of both. We usually travel farther offshore to target the deeper and larger fish. When bottom fishing you'll target Red Snapper, Mangrove Snapper, Groupers, and other reef fish, or you can troll for faster moving species such as King Mackerel, Spanish, Wahoo, Bonito, and even Mahi sometimes!
    Targeted fish
    Amberjack
    Amberjack
    King Mackerel (Kingfish)
    King Mackerel (Kingfish)
    Snapper (Red)
    Red Snapper
    Snapper (Mangrove)
    Mangrove Snapper
    Grouper (Gag)
    Gag Grouper
    Grouper (Red)
    Red Grouper
    Jack (Almaco)
    Almaco Jack
    Spanish Mackerel
    Spanish Mackerel
    Snapper (Vermilion)
    Vermilion Snapper
    Scup (Porgy)
    Scup (Porgy)
    Mackerel (Atlantic)
    Atlantic Mackerel
    Grouper (Scamp)
    Scamp Grouper
  • Private trip
    8 Hour Trip
    FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
    8 Hour Trip, starts at 6:00 AM
    US $1,800
    If you want the waters all to yourself, this is your trip. Bottom fish and troll for whatever is in the season. Target Snappers, Groupers, all other reef fish while bottom fishing, or troll for the pelagics such as Kingfish, Spanish, Wahoos, Bonitos, and even Mahi. On this adventure we typically travel farther offshore to fish deeper waters using bigger tackle in search of the sea monsters! Great trip for avid anglers.
    Targeted fish
    Amberjack
    Amberjack
    Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
    Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
    Snapper (Red)
    Red Snapper
    Wahoo
    Wahoo
    Snapper (Mangrove)
    Mangrove Snapper
    Grouper (Gag)
    Gag Grouper
    Grouper (Red)
    Red Grouper
    Triggerfish (Gray)
    Gray Triggerfish
    Shark (Bull)
    Bull Shark
    Snapper (Vermilion)
    Vermilion Snapper
    Scup (Porgy)
    Scup (Porgy)
    Grouper (Scamp)
    Scamp Grouper

FAQs about Double Time Charters

Double Time Charters offers the following trips to customers:
  • US $950 per group, additional US $100 per person after 4 guests - 4 Hour Trip (AM) (4 hours)
  • US $1,125 per group, additional US $100 per person after 4 guests - 5 Hour Trip (5 hours)
  • US $1,350 per group, additional US $100 per person after 4 guests - 6 Hour Trip (6 hours)
  • US $1,575 per group, additional US $100 per person after 4 guests - 7 Hour Trip (7 hours)
  • US $1,800 per group, additional US $100 per person after 4 guests - 8 Hour Trip (8 hours)

When you book a trip with Double Time Charters, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • Toilet porta-potty bucket for the women
  • GPS Simrad and Lowrance backup
  • Fishfinder Simrad NSE 12
  • Flybridge Mostly used for sight fishing Cobia in the spring,
  • Live Bait Well
  • Ice Box Large fish box in stern
  • Sonar
  • Radar Simrad4G

Trips booked with Double Time Charters include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle (All tackle included, please do not bring your own w)
  • Live Bait (caught every morn, option to buy most days)
  • Lures
  • Catch cleaning & filleting (boneless, skinless, unless specified otherwise)
  • Drinks (I have bottled water available, but most anglers b )
  • Fishing License (provided for all customers)

Double Time Charters offers the following types of fishing:
  • Inshore Fishing (Jetties, Bridges depending on time of year)
  • Nearshore Fishing (Near shore in the Gulf of Mexico)
  • Offshore Fishing (Beyond 6 miles in the Gulf of Mexico)
  • Reef Fishing (Natural reefs are plentiful in the Gulf)
  • Wreck Fishing (Small and Large artificial reefs)

Double Time Charters offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Light Tackle (spinning and conventional are usedackle may)
  • Heavy Tackle (Used to target Amberjack and sharks)
  • Bottom Fishing (FEDERAL PERMITS, All species)
  • Trolling (mostly Shimano)
  • Spinning (Mostly Shimano)
  • Deep Sea Fishing (Trolling or bottom )

Top targeted fish species with Double Time Charters include:
  • Amberjack
  • Bonito
  • Cobia
  • Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
  • Grouper (Scamp)
  • King Mackerel (Kingfish)
  • Scup (Porgy)
  • Sheepshead
  • Snapper (Mangrove)
  • Snapper (Red)
  • Snapper (Vermilion)
  • Spanish Mackerel

Meet the Captain

Tim Adams
Destin, Florida, United States
11 Fishing Reports
ID & license verified
91 Customer reviews
Response time 4 hours
Member since June 2015
Captain since 1986, I have been running SCUBA and fishing charters continuously since that time. I have been a Scuba diving instructor since 1985, I don't teach anymore, but still dive when I am not fishing! I absolutely love the marine life of the seas, I'm still fascinated by the diversity of it as well. My degree is in Biology so I naturally am drawn to the salt water and all its critters which reside and swim there.

About this listing

Targeted species

Amberjack Amberjack
Bonito Bonito
Cobia Cobia
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi) Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)

Boat specs

World Cat (Catamaran) originally built in 1998. Powered by 2 150HP Yamaha F150 engines, with a maximum cruising speed of 20 knots.

Length
25 ft
Capacity
6 persons

Types of fishing

Inshore Fishing
Jetties, Bridges depending on time of year
Nearshore Fishing
Near shore in the Gulf of Mexico
Offshore Fishing
Beyond 6 miles in the Gulf of Mexico
Reef Fishing
Natural reefs are plentiful in the Gulf
Wreck Fishing
Small and Large artificial reefs

Fishing techniques

Light Tackle
spinning and conventional are usedackle may
Heavy Tackle
Used to target Amberjack and sharks
Bottom Fishing
FEDERAL PERMITS, All species
Trolling
mostly Shimano
Spinning
Mostly Shimano
Deep Sea Fishing
Trolling or bottom

Amenities

Toilet
porta-potty bucket for the women
GPS
Simrad and Lowrance backup
Fishfinder
Simrad NSE 12
Flybridge
Mostly used for sight fishing Cobia in the spring,
Live Bait Well
Ice Box
Large fish box in stern

Trip includes

Rods, reels & tackle
All tackle included, please do not bring your own w
Live Bait
caught every morn, option to buy most days
Lures
Catch cleaning & filleting
boneless, skinless, unless specified otherwise
Drinks
I have bottled water available, but most anglers b
Fishing License
provided for all customers

Cancellation policy

Free cancellation up to 3 days prior to trip

You can cancel or modify your booking up to 3 days before the trip date, free of charge. If you cancel or modify your booking later, or fail to show up, you'll forfeit 100% of what you've paid.

Listing policies

Pickup not included
Transfer to/from departure site is not included in trip rates.
Child Friendly
age 6 and under must have life jackets
You Keep Catch
Includes cleaning and bagging
Catch and Release Allowed

Payment

Book with 20% deposit, pay rest to captain

When the captain confirms your trip, FishingBooker charges your credit card a 20% deposit to guarantee your reservation.

The remaining balance is to be paid directly to the charter operator on or prior to your trip date in one of the following payment methods:

Cash
Visa
Mastercard
Checks
When paying the remaining balance with a credit card, an additional 4% charge will apply.

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Recent fishing reports

5 Hour Mingo Smash!
5 Hour Mingo Smash!
March 20, 2024
Longtime customer Steve Orlando and buddy Brian came out on the mighty Double Time for a 5 hour charter to hopefully catch some lunch and dinner and were not disappointed! We started out trolling for Spanish Mackerel and caught 4 in about 10 minutes and then we headed out into the Gulf for some bottom fishing. Very slow start as it was dead bottom of the tide and we were only catching Ruby Lips but then the bite picked up and we started getting the Mingos (Vermilion Snapper) to bite. We ended up with 21 Vermiions, 4 Spanish and a Chocolate Porgy, more than enough for their lunch and dinner AND a huge plate of fish for me, all of which Brotula's Restaurant cooked up for them! We also caught and released a few Red Snappers just for good measure!
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Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.9 / 5
out of 5 stars from 91 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.9 / 5
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Kids first trip with Captain Tim
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Angler rating
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Appropriate for children
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Satisfied with the boat
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Caught fish
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Matt Y.
Zionsville, IN
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5.0 / 5
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Great trip

VERIFIED   6 Hour Trip on April 4, 2023
Awesome 6 hr trip in difficult conditions. Despite fog and rough seas we were able to catch near limits of Spanish mackerel...
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Josh B.
Trussville, AL
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Kids first trip with Captain Tim

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip (AM) on March 30, 2023
Great first experience for my 12 and 9 year old kids.  Captain Tim was very patient and educational about how to fish and...
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Nathan H.
Mobile, Alabama
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5.0 / 5
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Started slow but ended with a bang!!

VERIFIED   5 Hour Trip on July 4, 2023
Captain Tim dodged some heavy rain for us and kept moving until he found the right honey hole and then we tore up the red snapper....
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Charles C.
Mobile, Alabama
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5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
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Great Trip with Captain Tim

VERIFIED   5 Hour Trip on August 9, 2022
Captain Tim was very upfront with us when we had bad weather the day of our fishing charter. Not only did we have storms, but...
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Todd L.
Lamont, Iowa
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Successful Trip!

VERIFIED   5 Hour Trip on July 27, 2022
Captain Tim took our crew of 6 out for a 5 hour trip.  With live bait not being available to buy, our first task was to head...
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