High Cotton Charters 

4.9/5 (297 reviews)
 
Federally permitted
 210 Harbor Blvd, Destin, FL 32541, United States

High Cotton Charters 

 
Federally permitted
4.9/5 (297)
 Angler's Choice
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210 Harbor Blvd
Destin, FL, United States
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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%.

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Rating

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

Anglers' gallery (312)

What anglers say

99%
Great experience
97%
Family friendly
100%
Friendly captain
99%
Good boat
100%
Recommended
98%
Caught fish

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Jason Goodchild
Jason Goodchild
us
South Dakota, US
Member since 2025
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5.0
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Amazing experience
Shark trip!! on June 17, 20252 adults2 children
Booked a 4 hour shark fishing trip with High Cotton on short notice. Didn’t know what to expect but it was awesome! Captain Will and first mate Andreas took great care of us. Hooked a 100 pound black tip shark within minutes of leaving the harbor. Caught a bunch of Spanish mackerel and Bonita on the way to our destination. Then we caught an estimated 8 foot/400 pound tiger shark. Incredible! The kids loved it. Will and Andreas were confident, knowledgable, and fun. Had a great time! Highly recommend. Amazing family memories. Will be calling them next year for another trip.
Reported catch:
Blacktip Shark
Tiger Shark
Justin Schmidt
Justin Schmidt
us
Ohio, US
Member since 2026
2
5.0
Verified
New
Captain Seth did a great job
Kids trip 3hour on May 24, 20262 adults2 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
Reported catch:
Red Snapper
Jacalyn Crites
Jacalyn Crites
us
Illinois, US
Member since 2025
0
5.0
Verified
Kids trip
Kids trip on June 19, 20253 adults3 children
I can not say enough wonderful things about the experience we had with High Cotton Charters. I will have to agree with other reviews and say our favorite part of the trip was the quick prayer before we took off. The kids were each able to catch several fish. We come to this area every year for vacation and I believe this will become a yearly activity for us with High Cotton Charters. We did the two hour trip and it was perfect for our younger children. Looking forward to a longer trip next time!
Reported catch:
Spanish Mackerel
Vivek Patel
Vivek Patel
Repeat angler
us
Maine, US
Member since 2025
2 trips
1
5.0
Verified
shark fishing
Shark trip!! on March 19, 20264 adults1 child
captain seth was very kind and welcoming. We chartered the boat for shark fishing but we didn't catch any it was fun and relaxing thanks to captain seth. captain tried very hard but i guess sharks were not hungry or may be cold weather was not conducive. anyway, I definitely recommend captain seth and would certainly book him again.
Brent Roth
Brent Roth
us
Iowa, US
Member since 2025
0
5.0
Verified
Mingos
5 hour adternoon on August 18, 20252 adults2 children
We caught get a bunch of Mingos, some red snapper and trigger fish. We had the triggers cooked at Brotula’s at the captain’s recommendation. It was amazing. Captin William did a great job. The trip was kid friendly and we all had a blast. For kids ages 10 and 13, I would say 5 hours was a bit long. They had plenty of fun but got pretty worn out. We also got to see a bunch of spotted dolphins out there. I would book with High Cotton again.
Reported catch:
Red Snapper

Trip availability and prices

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Kids trip
2 hour trip starts at 1:30 PM
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US $550
Entire boat: up to 4 people
Kids trip 3hour
3 hour trip starts at 1:30 PM
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US $700
Entire boat: up to 4 people
4 Hr – Beginner Catch/Release (AM)
4 hour trip starts at 6:00 AM
US $1,000
Entire boat: up to 6 people
4 hour nearshore trolling
4 hour trip starts at 6:30 AM
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US $1,000
Entire boat: up to 6 people
4 Hr – Beginner Catch/Release (PM)
4 hour trip starts at 1:00 PM
US $1,000
Entire boat: up to 6 people
Shark trip!!
4 hour trip starts at 1:00 PM
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US $1,000
Entire boat: up to 6 people
5 Hour Trip
5 hour trip starts at 6:00 AM
US $1,250
Entire boat: up to 6 people
5 hour adternoon
5 hour trip starts at 1:00 PM
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US $1,250
Entire boat: up to 6 people
6 Hour Trip (AM)
6 hour trip starts at 6:00 AM
US $1,500
Entire boat: up to 6 people
6 hour afternoon
6 hour trip starts at 1:00 PM
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US $1,500
Entire boat: up to 6 people
7 hour trip
7 hour trip starts at 5:30 AM
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US $1,700
Entire boat: up to 6 people
8 hour bottom fishing trip
8 hour trip starts at 5:30 AM
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US $2,000
Entire boat: up to 6 people
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Rating

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

Anglers' gallery (312)

What anglers say

99%
Great experience
97%
Family friendly
100%
Friendly captain
99%
Good boat
100%
Recommended
98%
Caught fish

All reviews (297)

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Jason Goodchild
Jason Goodchild
us
South Dakota, US
Member since 2025
0
5.0
Verified
Amazing experience
Shark trip!! on June 17, 20252 adults2 children
Booked a 4 hour shark fishing trip with High Cotton on short notice. Didn’t know what to expect but it was awesome! Captain Will and first mate Andreas took great care of us. Hooked a 100 pound black tip shark within minutes of leaving the harbor. Caught a bunch of Spanish mackerel and Bonita on the way to our destination. Then we caught an estimated 8 foot/400 pound tiger shark. Incredible! The kids loved it. Will and Andreas were confident, knowledgable, and fun. Had a great time! Highly recommend. Amazing family memories. Will be calling them next year for another trip.
Reported catch:
Blacktip Shark
Tiger Shark
Justin Schmidt
Justin Schmidt
us
Ohio, US
Member since 2026
2
5.0
Verified
New
Captain Seth did a great job
Kids trip 3hour on May 24, 20262 adults2 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
Reported catch:
Red Snapper
Jacalyn Crites
Jacalyn Crites
us
Illinois, US
Member since 2025
0
5.0
Verified
Kids trip
Kids trip on June 19, 20253 adults3 children
I can not say enough wonderful things about the experience we had with High Cotton Charters. I will have to agree with other reviews and say our favorite part of the trip was the quick prayer before we took off. The kids were each able to catch several fish. We come to this area every year for vacation and I believe this will become a yearly activity for us with High Cotton Charters. We did the two hour trip and it was perfect for our younger children. Looking forward to a longer trip next time!
Reported catch:
Spanish Mackerel
Vivek Patel
Vivek Patel
Repeat angler
us
Maine, US
Member since 2025
2 trips
1
5.0
Verified
shark fishing
Shark trip!! on March 19, 20264 adults1 child
captain seth was very kind and welcoming. We chartered the boat for shark fishing but we didn't catch any it was fun and relaxing thanks to captain seth. captain tried very hard but i guess sharks were not hungry or may be cold weather was not conducive. anyway, I definitely recommend captain seth and would certainly book him again.
Brent Roth
Brent Roth
us
Iowa, US
Member since 2025
0
5.0
Verified
Mingos
5 hour adternoon on August 18, 20252 adults2 children
We caught get a bunch of Mingos, some red snapper and trigger fish. We had the triggers cooked at Brotula’s at the captain’s recommendation. It was amazing. Captin William did a great job. The trip was kid friendly and we all had a blast. For kids ages 10 and 13, I would say 5 hours was a bit long. They had plenty of fun but got pretty worn out. We also got to see a bunch of spotted dolphins out there. I would book with High Cotton again.
Reported catch:
Red Snapper

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What is the boat like?

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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
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