Play N Hooky Charters LLC
Play N Hooky Charters extends a friendly welcome to The Emerald Coast of Florida. This family-run business prides itself on making sure your trip is family-friendly and full of fun. Join their captain in fishing waters both near and off the shore while building memories you will share with friends and family for a lifetime. The waters in the area are full of a dynamic range of fish and sea life. Come explore the Gulf with Play N Hooky Charters.
You'll use a 26' Seahunt Gamefish center console, a boat that has enough space to carry 6 guests. Each guest must weigh at least 34 lbs.
It runs on two 150 HP Yamaha engines and is equipped with Garmin electronics, including radar, sonar, chart plotter, and G3 software. The boat has twin livewells, cushioned seating, and gull wings to withstand sea spray and wind to keep the passengers completely dry. The boat's also got a portable toilet, GPS spot lock trolling motor, a multimedia system, and an ice-box.
Depending on the time of year and season, you can catch Grouper, Mahi Mahi, Mingo Snapper, Almaco Jack, Amberjack, Pompano, Red Snapper, Trigger, Blacktip Shark, reef sharks, and many others. You'll use only high-end tackle as well as multiple types of fishing techniques. The crew specializes in bottom fishing but you can also troll as well as experience free lining. Kids are welcome to come aboard and the crew will enjoy helping them learn to fish. The captain will ensure that you keep all the fish allowed by the FWC. He's generous with the length of the charter and looks forward to helping you build the best experience ever.
When you join the crew for a trip, pack some snacks and any special drinks you want. The captain will take care of everything from drinking water, gear, licenses, as well as cleaning your catch.
Fish with Play N Hooky Charters and let it make your trip to the Emerald Coast special.
Prices listed are for CASH.
Play N Hooky Charters extends a friendly welcome to The Emerald Coast of Florida. This family-run business prides itself on making sure your trip is family-friendly and full of fun. Join their captain in fishing waters both near and off the shore while building memories you will share with friends and family for a lifetime. The waters in the area are full of a dynamic range of fish and sea life. Come explore the Gulf with Play N Hooky Charters.
You'll use a 26' Seahunt Gamefish center console, a boat that has enough space to carry 6 guests. Each guest must weigh at least 34 lbs.
It runs on two 150 HP Yamaha engines and is equipped with Garmin electronics, including radar, sonar, chart plotter, and G3 software. The boat has twin livewells, cushioned seating, and gull wings to withstand sea spray and wind to keep the passengers completely dry. The boat's also got a portable toilet, GPS spot lock trolling motor, a multimedia system, and an ice-box.
Depending on the time of year and season, you can catch Grouper, Mahi Mahi, Mingo Snapper, Almaco Jack, Amberjack, Pompano, Red Snapper, Trigger, Blacktip Shark, reef sharks, and many others. You'll use only high-end tackle as well as multiple types of fishing techniques. The crew specializes in bottom fishing but you can also troll as well as experience free lining. Kids are welcome to come aboard and the crew will enjoy helping them learn to fish. The captain will ensure that you keep all the fish allowed by the FWC. He's generous with the length of the charter and looks forward to helping you build the best experience ever.
When you join the crew for a trip, pack some snacks and any special drinks you want. The captain will take care of everything from drinking water, gear, licenses, as well as cleaning your catch.
Fish with Play N Hooky Charters and let it make your trip to the Emerald Coast special.
Prices listed are for CASH.
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Chris Slade5.0Awesome Experience with Play N Hooky Charters and Captain Glenn
5 Hour Gulf Fishing on March 9, 2026Just wanted to say what an awesome experience our family had fishing with Captain Glenn in Destin. He was very knowledgeable, attentive, and helpful in teaching our two boys how to fish in the Gulf. He had top notch equipment and everything needed to make this trip a very fun time on the water. Captain Glenn seemed to know where to go to always put us right on the fish. The boys loved it and my wife loves mahi, so it was a successful trip experience all around! Thanks Captain Glenn, can't wait to come back later this summer and do it again!
Kevin Smith5.0VerifiedFishing with Play N Hooky Charters
5 Hour Gulf Fishing on June 10, 2026 • 5 adults • 1 childCaptain Glen was awesome! He did a wonderful job and put us on fish from the start. Our trip was cut short from someone getting sea sick but he made it back quickly and even helped us fish from the dock while he cleaned our fish! Great guy! I definitely recommend him and would use him in the future! Thanks Captain Glen!
Belinda Tolbert5.0VerifiedLoved the trip!!
5 Hour Gulf Fishing on September 23, 2026 • 5 adults • 1 childThank you so much for showing my men an awesome excursion!! They still haven’t stopped talking about it! Captain Glen was very helpful, professional and knowledgeable. Excellent trip!! Will definitely book again!! Very impressed! Thank you again for showing my guys a great time!!!💕
Greg York5.0Lots of family fun!
5 Hour Gulf Fishing on March 1, 2026We all caught fish. Some were huge! Great for kids !
Greg Winborn4.0Verifiedgreat trip even tho weather was not so nice
5 Hour Gulf Fishing on June 16, 2026 • 4 adultsgreat time was put on fish first drop
Ken HaynesRepeat angler5.0VerifiedA excellent fishing trip
6 Hour Gulf Fishing Nearshore on May 26, 2025 • 4 adults • 1 childIf Captain Glenn is available definitely book him. We caught our limit early and targeted different fish I got my personal best on trigger fish. My daughter caught a excellent cobia. My son-in-law caught a 7 ft shark. Definitely going to book him again.
Jeff Offutt5.0Full day trip with Captain Glenn
8 Hour Trip – Gulf Fishing on July 15, 2021We’ve been fishing with Captain Glenn several times and it’s always a great trip. You can count on safety as priority number one, and if there’s any fish that will bite a hook Captain Glenn knows where to find them. If you’re looking for professionalism, knowledge of the sport, and patience with those of us who can’t quite get the knot tied just right, then look no further.
Kendall Spears5.0Grouper Trip Destin, FL with Captain Glenn
on December 13, 2021Another amazing fishing trip with Captain Glenn and PlayNHooky Charters!! thank you!! My family and friends have always had a great time and good fishing with him. His boat is well maintained and he is a stickler for safety. Look him up next time you want a great day fishing in Destin, Florida.
Derek Williams4.7VerifiedJuly fishing trip
8 Hour Trip – Gulf Fishing on July 30, 2022 • 6 adults
Paul Brown5.0VerifiedGlen was great
5 Hour Gulf Fishing on August 6, 2026 • 2 adultsWe had a great time fishing.
FAQs about Play N Hooky Charters LLC
- US $375 per person - 6 Hour Gulf SHARED Trip (6 hours)
- US $399 per group, additional US $150 per person after 2 guests - 3 Hour Trip – Gulf Kids Trip (3 hours)
- US $950 per group, additional US $75 per person after 4 guests - 5 Hour Gulf Fishing (5 hours)
- US $1,150 per group, additional US $75 per person after 4 guests - 6 Hour Gulf Fishing Nearshore (6 hours)
- US $1,200 per group, additional US $75 per person after 4 guests - 6 Hour Gulf Red Snapper Special (6 hours)
- US $1,300 per group, additional US $75 per person after 2 guests - 6 Hour Pelagic (Mahi) Trip (6 hours)
- US $1,400 per group, additional US $75 per person after 4 guests - 8 Hour Gulf Fishing (8 hours)
- US $1,550 per group, additional US $75 per person after 4 guests - 8 Hour Pelagic (Mahi) Trip (8 hours)
- Toilet Our toilet is enclosed inside the.center console.
- GPS
- Fishfinder
- Live bait well
- Multimedia system
- Wireless trolling motor
- Ice box
- Radar
- Rods, reels & tackle
- Live bait (Yes, live bait is included and lots of fun to catch.)
- Lures
- Catch cleaning & filleting (Fish cleaning is provided and is covered by your gratuity.)
- Drinks (Water and ice provided.)
- Fishing license (We cover all FWC requirements for licensing and fishing in Gulf waters.)
- Nearshore fishing
- Offshore fishing (No more than 9 miles offshore)
- Reef fishing
- Wreck fishing
- Light tackle
- Heavy tackle
- Bottom fishing
- Trolling
- Spinning
- Deep sea fishing
- Amberjack
- Cobia
- Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
- Grouper (Gag)
- King Mackerel (Kingfish)
- Shark (Blacktip)
- Snapper (Red)
- Snapper (Vermilion)
- Spanish Mackerel
- Triggerfish (Gray)
- Tuna (Blackfin)
- Wahoo
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Amberjack
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Snapper (Red)
Snapper (Vermilion)
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Triggerfish (Gray)
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