High Cotton Charters 

4.9
(348 reviews)
 
Federally permitted
 210 Harbor Blvd, Destin, FL 32541, United States–

High Cotton Charters 

Destin, FL, United States
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31 ft
6
4.9
(348 reviews)

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High Cotton Charters welcomes you down to the sunny shores of Destin, FL, commonly known as 'The World's Luckiest Fishing Village.' Spend the day trying your own luck and reeling in some delicious fish! Captain TJ George has been in the charter industry since 2001 and loves working with complete beginners and seasoned pros alike. Let him show you these incredible waters and get you on some trophy fish!

The 'High Cotton' is a 31' Gulfstream offshore sportfishing vessel with plenty of room for you and your group to fish and relax in comfort. She is fully air-conditioned and boasts a private head and plenty of room to sit and rest out of the sun. She also has a large flybridge to take in the view in style.

What you target will depend on the trip you choose, with anything from Mackerel to Tuna to delicious Red Snapper on the menu. Whatever you're after, the boat's modern electronics will pinpoint the best spots to catch it. She also has a wide range of quality equipment and a livewell bursting with bait to make sure you catch the best of each species.

The High Cotton crew is very friendly and professional. They are happy to tailor your trip to your skills and interests and love working with beginners and children. Everything from rods and reels to bait and licenses are provided by the boat, and your fish will be cleaned and filleted after your trip. Just bring a big cooler, any food and drink for the day, and plenty of sunscreen.

The customary gratuity for the First Mate is 18~20%.

High Cotton Charters welcomes you down to the sunny shores of Destin, FL, commonly known as 'The World's Luckiest Fishing Village.' Spend the day trying your own luck and reeling in some delicious fish! Captain TJ George has been in the charter industry since 2001 and loves working with complete beginners and seasoned pros alike. Let him show you these incredible waters and get you on some trophy fish!

The 'High Cotton' is a 31' Gulfstream offshore sportfishing vessel with plenty of room for you and your group to fish and relax in comfort. She is fully air-conditioned and boasts a private head and plenty of room to sit and rest out of the sun. She also has a large flybridge to take in the view in style.

What you target will depend on the trip you choose, with anything from Mackerel to Tuna to delicious Red Snapper on the menu. Whatever you're after, the boat's modern electronics will pinpoint the best spots to catch it. She also has a wide range of quality equipment and a livewell bursting with bait to make sure you catch the best of each species.

The High Cotton crew is very friendly and professional. They are happy to tailor your trip to your skills and interests and love working with beginners and children. Everything from rods and reels to bait and licenses are provided by the boat, and your fish will be cleaned and filleted after your trip. Just bring a big cooler, any food and drink for the day, and plenty of sunscreen.

The customary gratuity for the First Mate is 18~20%.

George's High Cotton Charters
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George's High Cotton Charters
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Trip date:
Group Size:
November 2026
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Group Size
2 adults • 0 children
Change
Kids trip
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
2 hour trip starts at 1:30 PM
Cobia
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
King Mackerel (Kingfish)
Snapper (Red)
+3
US $550
Entire boat: up to 4 people
Kids trip 3hour
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
3 hour trip starts at 1:30 PM
Cobia
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
King Mackerel (Kingfish)
Snapper (Red)
+3
US $700
Entire boat: up to 4 people
4 Hr – Beginner Catch/Release (AM)
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
4 hour trip starts at 6:00 AM
US $1,000
Entire boat: up to 6 people
4 hour nearshore trolling
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
4 hour trip starts at 6:30 AM
Cobia
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
King Mackerel (Kingfish)
Snapper (Red)
+3
US $1,000
Entire boat: up to 6 people
4 Hr – Beginner Catch/Release (PM)
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
4 hour trip starts at 1:00 PM
US $1,000
Entire boat: up to 6 people
Shark trip!!
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
4 hour trip starts at 1:00 PM
Little Tunny (False Albacore)
Shark (Blacktip)
Shark (Thresher)
Shark (Tiger)
+3
US $1,000
Entire boat: up to 6 people
5 Hour Trip
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
5 hour trip starts at 6:00 AM
US $1,250
Entire boat: up to 6 people
5 hour adternoon
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
5 hour trip starts at 1:00 PM
Cobia
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
King Mackerel (Kingfish)
Snapper (Red)
+3
US $1,250
Entire boat: up to 6 people
6 Hour Trip (AM)
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
6 hour trip starts at 6:00 AM
US $1,500
Entire boat: up to 6 people
6 hour afternoon
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
6 hour trip starts at 1:00 PM
Cobia
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
King Mackerel (Kingfish)
Snapper (Red)
+3
US $1,500
Entire boat: up to 6 people
7 hour trip
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
7 hour trip starts at 5:30 AM
Cobia
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
King Mackerel (Kingfish)
Snapper (Red)
+3
US $1,700
Entire boat: up to 6 people
8 hour bottom fishing trip
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
8 hour trip starts at 5:30 AM
Cobia
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
King Mackerel (Kingfish)
Snapper (Red)
+5
US $2,000
Entire boat: up to 6 people

Customer reviews

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Rating

4.9
348 reviews
4.8
Boat & equipment
5.0
Captain & crew
4.9
Fishing Experience

Anglers' gallery (355)

What anglers say

99%
Great experience
97%
Family friendly
100%
Friendly captain
99%
Good boat
99%
Recommended
97%
Caught fish

Reviews (348)

  • Kristina Francis
    Kristina Francis
    us
    Illinois, US
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified

    so patient and understanding

    Kids trip 3hour on August 3, 2026 • 5 adults • 2 children

    Let me tell you Seth is 100% the most patient tour guide. First I accidentally booked the wrong day, let him know, boom changed. Then we got there, my four girls and I….no fishing experience he taught us. I got seasick, no problem, he keeps helping my 8 and 9 year old keep catch fish. When the second round started to hit me an hour and a half into the trip, he got us off the open water and back closer to shore to take us on a little tour and head to a great trolling spot. He absolutely dealt with 2 moody teenagers, super excited little fishers and a very embarrassed retired Sailor….ships and boats are very different abd saved our trip. 10 out of 10 totally recommend!!!!!

  • Joel Timms
    Joel Timms
    us
    Tennessee, US
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified

    Great afternoon in the water

    4 hour nearshore trolling on June 9, 2026 • 2 adults

    The thing that impressed us was that he said a prayer before pulling out of the slip at the harbor. My wife and I enjoyed the afternoon fishing with Seth. We were in Destin celebrating our 42nd anniversary and catching some fish and a relaxing time on the water was great for both of us. We got a bunch of Spanish mackerel and a big 25 lb jack cravell gave me a work out. We trolled for Kings but they weren't there. He found them the next day and brought me some filets to take home because the clients didn't want them. He had live bait and lures and we caught fish on both. The boat is stable and comfortable and the gear is good. We'll be back!

  • Fernando Figueiredo
    Fernando Figueiredo
    us
    New York, US
    Member since 2026
    4.7
    Verified

    Great Experience

    Kids trip 3hour on July 27, 2026 • 5 adults • 1 child

    Our 10yr old is getting into fishing so he was thrilled to go out in open waters to catch anything bigger than lake panfish. Capt.Seth was great...made everyone feel at ease, answered all our questions and did all the hard work so all we had to do was drop and reel in the line. Our 10yr old loved seeing the trigger fish his big bro caught....biggest fish he's seen on a line. We all started to feel the waters movement though and Capt. Seth accommodated... turned towards shore but set up trolling lines to maybe catch more. The vermillion snappers we brought home were delicious...wish we had more than two. Overall a great experience and would do it again. Thank you Seth.

  • Tyler Jack
    Tyler Jack
    Repeat angler
    us
    Pennsylvania, US
    Member since 2021
    3 trips
    5.0
    Verified

    Great trip for the conditions!

    5 Hour Trip on June 23, 2026 • 6 adults • 3 children

    Captian Seth had us on the water and catching fish. we caught all our target species and he did help as best he could on the few that got sea sick on the way off shore. the water was rough and did offer to take us back later on but we decided to push on in 10-15 foot waves. he had us on fish all day and made our day with the catch! When we get bwck down we will absolutely book agon with Captain Seth!

  • Russell Linger
    Russell Linger
    us
    West Virginia, US
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified

    Best Fishing Charter!

    6 hour afternoon on July 7, 2026 • 2 adults

    We’ve done a few different fishing charters over the years, this was definitely the best! Captain Seth went above and beyond to make sure we got everything we wanted out of our fishing experience. We came home with 20 fish! We would absolutely book with Seth again in the future.

  • Brian Cishek
    Brian Cishek
    us
    North Carolina, US
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified

    Amazing Fishing Charter!

    6 Hour Trip (AM) on July 5, 2026 • 3 adults • 1 child

    My family and I booked this charter while visiting Destin on vacation. We had an amazing time catching red snapper, red grouper, vermillion, white snapper and bonito. The captain knew exactly where to take us and we fished until our arms were about to fall off. Great time all around!

  • justin schmidt
    justin schmidt
    us
    Ohio, US
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified

    Captain Seth did a great job

    Kids trip 3hour on May 24, 2026 • 4 adults • 2 children

    We overcame some adverse weather at the beginning, but turned out to be a great day caught about 20 to 30 fish but kept about 10, they had a bathroom if you needed it hand several times th e Captain was driving the boat and fishing at the same time to help us have a better chance

  • Kiera Caldwell
    Kiera Caldwell
    us
    Texas, US
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified

    Fishing with T J

    Kids trip 3hour on June 17, 2026 • 4 adults • 2 children

    Captain Seth was fantastic. Even with choppy waters and threatening weather he found a way to provide a fantastic experience for our family. We caught lots of fish and kept our time exciting. Would love to do another High Cotton Charter again!

  • Holly Barthol
    Holly Barthol
    us
    Louisiana, US
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified

    Great Trip!

    6 hour afternoon on August 14, 2026 • 6 adults

    This was most of our first time offshore fishing and we had an amazing experience. Caught 58 fish and Capitan Seth was very knowledgeable and personable. We are already talking about our next trip.

  • Warren Comer
    Warren Comer
    Repeat angler
    us
    Florida, US
    Member since 2025
    3 trips
    5.0
    Verified

    Cobia!

    5 Hour Trip on July 11, 2026 • 4 adults

    Great trip visiting home and taking family out fishing. Getting snapper is always good, but getting a Cobia and almost landing a 10 foot shark made it excellent. many thanks to Captain Seth for everything.

FAQs about High Cotton Charters

High Cotton Charters offers the following trips to customers:
  • US $550 per group, additional US $25 per person after 4 guests - Kids trip (2 hours)
  • US $700 per group, additional US $25 per person after 4 guests - Kids trip 3hour (3 hours)
  • US $1,000 per group - 4 hour nearshore trolling (4 hours)
  • US $1,000 per group - 4 Hr – Beginner Catch/Release (AM) (4 hours)
  • US $1,000 per group - 4 Hr – Beginner Catch/Release (PM) (4 hours)
  • US $1,000 per group - Shark trip!! (4 hours)
  • US $1,250 per group - 5 hour adternoon (5 hours)
  • US $1,250 per group - 5 Hour Trip (5 hours)
  • US $1,500 per group - 6 hour afternoon (6 hours)
  • US $1,500 per group - 6 Hour Trip (AM) (6 hours)
  • US $1,700 per group - 7 hour trip (7 hours)
  • US $2,000 per group - 8 hour bottom fishing trip (8 hours)
When you book a trip with High Cotton Charters, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • Toilet We have a premium electric marine head (toilet). It is located down in our forward cuddy cabin.
  • GPS
  • Fishfinder
  • Bed
  • Live bait well
  • Outriggers
  • Ice box
  • Sonar
Trips booked with High Cotton Charters include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle
  • Live bait (Typically for red snapper fishing and live bait mackerel fishing live bait is necessary and is part of the fishing trip. Most of our novice anglers enjoy bait fishing a lot as you get to catch multiple fish at a time!)
  • Lures
  • Catch cleaning & filleting (Fish cleaning or filleting is considered as part of the customary gratuity service!)
  • Fishing license (You will not need to purchase any licenses of any sort when fishing with us! The 'High Cotton' has a charter license that covers all our customs!)
High Cotton Charters offers the following types of fishing:
  • Nearshore fishing
  • Offshore fishing (Travel distance vary greatly on length of trip and target species and fishing pressure.)
  • Reef fishing
  • Wreck fishing
High Cotton Charters offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Light tackle
  • Heavy tackle
  • Bottom fishing
  • Trolling
  • Deep sea fishing
Top targeted fish species with High Cotton Charters include:
  • Cobia
  • Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
  • King Mackerel (Kingfish)
  • Little Tunny (False Albacore)
  • Snapper (Red)
  • Spanish Mackerel
  • Tuna (Blackfin)

Your operator

George's High Cotton Charters
George's High Cotton Charters
Destin, Florida, United States
3 Fishing Reports
ID & license verified
348 Customer reviews
Typical response within an hour
Member since July 2015
Angler's Choice
The Angler's Choice Award is given to listings that consistently deliver a high-quality service and earn great reviews from customers.
I have always loved the outdoors and fishing is something that most people can agree is a blast! I started charter fishing with my uncle on school breaks when I was a teenager then in 2001 I got my first job as a full time mate and have been in the buisness ever since. I continue to fish because it is a great feeling to take people who have never fished or don't get to go enough or just don't know how to, and catch them their first fish or biggest fish or most fish they have ever caught!
George's High Cotton Charters
George's High Cotton Charters
Fully verified
Angler's Choice
3
reports
348
reviews
2015
member since
~1h
response
I have always loved the outdoors and fishing is something that most people can agree is a blast! I started charter fishing with my uncle on school breaks when I was a teenager then in 2001 I got my first job as a full time mate and have been in the buisness ever since. I continue to fish because it is a great feeling to take people who have never fished or don't get to go enough or just don't know how to, and catch them their first fish or biggest fish or most fish they have ever caught!

The fish you can target

Cobia
Cobia
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
King Mackerel (Kingfish)
King Mackerel (Kingfish)
Little Tunny (False Albacore)
Little Tunny (False Albacore)
Red Snapper
Red Snapper
Spanish Mackerel
Spanish Mackerel
Blackfin Tuna
Blackfin Tuna
Cobia
Cobia
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
King Mackerel (Kingfish)
King Mackerel (Kingfish)
Little Tunny (False Albacore)
Little Tunny (False Albacore)
Red Snapper
Red Snapper

Real catches by this captain

  • Angler proudly displaying a large Red Snapper while fishing on a boat in open waters.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    +3
    Red Grouper
    Dylan M.
    Dylan M.
    Captain phillip and deckhand jason had us on fish the entire trip. Highly recommend
  • Multiple red and dark reef fish displayed on the High Cotton charter boat catch board at a busy marina, with a family-fishing charter sign visible.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    +1
    Red Snapper
    Zach W.
    Zach W.
    We had a great trip! Awesome experience especially for our 12yo son’s first trip! We caught lots of fish and a good variety too!
  • Two adult anglers fishing offshore from a center-console boat, with one angler actively handling a rod and reel.
    Holly B.
    Holly B.
    This was most of our first time offshore fishing and we had an amazing experience. Caught 58 fish and Capitan Seth was very knowledgeable and personable. We are already talking about our next trip.
  • Angler proudly displaying a large fish while fishing on a boat in open waters.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    Gray Triggerfish
    Dan H.
    Dan H.
    We caught different kinds of fish the entire trip. 10+ each!
  • A young angler proudly displaying a large Red Snapper while fishing offshore, showcasing a joyful moment on the water.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    Red Snapper
    Lance C.
    Lance C.
  • Large tuna and multiple red snapper arranged on a dockside catch board for High Cotton Charter Boat, with an adult crew member nearby.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    Vermilion Snapper
    Maxwell W.
    Maxwell W.
    Great trip with captain Seth! caught a bunch of fish. Hes great with beginners and knows good spots.
  • A young angler proudly holding a large Red Snapper while fishing on a boat, showcasing a fun family fishing experience.
    Fish 1
    Red Snapper
    Kristina F.
    Kristina F.
    Let me tell you Seth is 100% the most patient tour guide. First I accidentally booked the wrong day, let him know, boom changed. Then we got there, my four girls and I….no fishing experience he taught us. I got seasick, no problem, he keeps helping my 8 and 9 year old keep catch fish. When the second round started to hit me an hour and a half into the trip, he got us off the open water and back closer to shore to take us on a little tour and head to a great trolling spot. He absolutely dealt with 2 moody teenagers, super excited little fishers and a very embarrassed retired Sailor….ships and boats are very different abd saved our trip. 10 out of 10 totally recommend!!!!!
  • Two young anglers actively fishing on a boat, with one holding a rod and the other reeling in a Snapper in a sunny offshore setting.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    Red Snapper
    Fernando F.
    Fernando F.
    Our 10yr old is getting into fishing so he was thrilled to go out in open waters to catch anything bigger than lake panfish. Capt.Seth was great...made everyone feel at ease, answered all our questions and did all the hard work so all we had to do was drop and reel in the line. Our 10yr old loved seeing the trigger fish his big bro caught....biggest fish he's seen on a line. We all started to feel the waters movement though and Capt. Seth accommodated... turned towards shore but set up trolling lines to maybe catch more. The vermillion snappers we brought home were delicious...wish we had more than two. Overall a great experience and would do it again. Thank you Seth.
  • Two adult anglers pose beside a dockside catch board displaying multiple red snapper and other reef fish, with the High Cotton charter boat sign visible.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    +1
    Red Snapper
    Greg T.
    Greg T.
    Boat and Capt were great!
  • Young angler posing beside a red snapper and a large tuna displayed on a dockside fish board at a marina.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    +2
    Red Snapper
    Jeremiah W.
    Jeremiah W.
    Seth was great, we learned alot and can’t wait for our next trip. We will definitely book with him again.

What is the boat like?

Boat image
Boat category
Sportfishing boats
Capacity
6 persons
Boat length
31 ft
Year built
1989
Restored in
2023
Boat manufacturer
Gulfstream
Boat type
Sportfishing
Engine model
Cummins
Powered by
2 x 250HP
Max cruising speed
18 knots

What kind of fishing will you do?

Nearshore Fishing
Offshore Fishing
Reef Fishing
Wreck Fishing

Which fishing techniques you can try

Light Tackle
Heavy Tackle
Bottom Fishing
Trolling
Deep Sea Fishing

Which amenities are available onboard

Toilet
We have a premium electric marine head (toilet). It is located down in our forward cuddy cabin.
GPS
Fishfinder
Bed
Live bait well
Outriggers
Ice box
Sonar
What's included in the trip price
Rods, reels & tackle
Live bait
Typically for red snapper fishing and live bait mackerel fishing live bait is necessary and is part of the fishing trip. Most of our novice anglers enjoy bait fishing a lot as you get to catch multiple fish at a time!
Lures
Catch cleaning & filleting
Fish cleaning or filleting is considered as part of the customary gratuity service!
Fishing license
You will not need to purchase any licenses of any sort when fishing with us! The 'High Cotton' has a charter license that covers all our customs!

How cancellations work

Free cancellation up to 7 days prior to trip
You can cancel or modify your booking up to 7 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.
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What the listing policies are

Pickup not included
Transfer to/from departure site is not included in trip rates.
Child friendly
We do not have age restrictions for kids in the 'High Cotton' but if you want your child in a lifejacket all day we encourage you to bring a comfortable one for them to wear as we only have the big coast guard approved orange ones!
You keep catch
Catch and release allowed
Disabled accessible
If we can pick it up we can get it on the boat

How you can pay

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
 American Express
 Checks
When paying the remaining balance with a credit card, an additional 5% charge will apply.

What’s biting in Destin right now

CobiaCobia
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
King Mackerel (Kingfish)King Mackerel (Kingfish)
Little Tunny (False Albacore)Little Tunny (False Albacore)
Snapper (Red)Snapper (Red)
Spanish MackerelSpanish Mackerel
Tuna (Blackfin)Tuna (Blackfin)

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