Charter Boat Starfire
Charter Boat Starfire
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Running angling trips out of Destin, Charter Boat Starfire invites you to check out the local fishery in style.
Capt. Bill aims to tailor every trip to your specific needs, so let him know what you're after! Depending on the trip and species, you'll be using techniques like bottom fishing and trolling. You're looking at 3 to 8-hour trips, where you'll usually go after the likes of Snapper, King Mackerel, Amberjack, Cobia, Grouper, and Wahoo, depending on the weather and time of year.
Your fishing adventure starts on a 38' Silverton boat that can safely take up to 6 anglers. This boat features a toilet, AC, and an ice box. All the necessary fishing gear is included in the price of your trip. All that's up to you is to use it as best you can.
No need to worry about fishing licenses, as they will be provided and handled by the charter. You can keep anything you catch, as long as it's legal to do so.
There will be a first mate on board to help you with anything you need. Tips for good service are always appreciated. This is a children-friendly charter, so you're welcome to bring your kids on for a fun fishing adventure.
Book your trip now and hit the water with Charter Boat Starfire.
Running angling trips out of Destin, Charter Boat Starfire invites you to check out the local fishery in style.
Capt. Bill aims to tailor every trip to your specific needs, so let him know what you're after! Depending on the trip and species, you'll be using techniques like bottom fishing and trolling. You're looking at 3 to 8-hour trips, where you'll usually go after the likes of Snapper, King Mackerel, Amberjack, Cobia, Grouper, and Wahoo, depending on the weather and time of year.
Your fishing adventure starts on a 38' Silverton boat that can safely take up to 6 anglers. This boat features a toilet, AC, and an ice box. All the necessary fishing gear is included in the price of your trip. All that's up to you is to use it as best you can.
No need to worry about fishing licenses, as they will be provided and handled by the charter. You can keep anything you catch, as long as it's legal to do so.
There will be a first mate on board to help you with anything you need. Tips for good service are always appreciated. This is a children-friendly charter, so you're welcome to bring your kids on for a fun fishing adventure.
Book your trip now and hit the water with Charter Boat Starfire.
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Royce Jackson5.0VerifiedBest Fishing Trip
4 Hour Trip AM on July 9, 2026 • 3 adults • 2 childrenThis was a great fishing trip for me and my teenage sons. We caught grouper, tuna, and amberjack. The captain and crew were friendly and helpful. It doesn’t matter your skill level, the captain and his team coached and helped us reel in the big catch. They made the trip fun and enjoyable for everyone. I would recommend this charter for anyone wanting a fun and stress free experience. We even took the catch to a local restaurant they suggested and had a great dinner.
Stacy Sanabria4.7VerifiedReel Memories, Big Smiles & Even Bigger Catches 🎣
6 hour trip PM on March 20, 2026 • 6 adults • 1 childWe had the BEST time on our fishing charter yesterday! 🎣☀️ From start to finish, Sailor and John were absolutely amazing. Not only were they super friendly and professional, but they truly went above and beyond to make sure everyone—especially my kids—had an unforgettable experience. Sailor was incredible with the kids. He took the time to teach them how to fish, explained different types of fish, and made the whole experience fun, engaging, and exciting. You can tell he genuinely loves what he does, and it made all the difference. John kept everything running smoothly and made sure we were always in the right spots—let’s just say, we caught some great fish thanks to them! 🙌 This wasn’t just a fishing trip, it was a memory we’ll all hold onto. If you’re thinking about booking—DO IT. You won’t regret it! Thank you again, Sailor and John, for such an incredible day on the water! 🌊💙
Nicholas Gormanson5.0VerifiedNewawesome trip!!
4 Hour Trip AM on September 28, 2026 • 6 adultscaptain John and deckhand Saylor were both phenomenal! very knowledgeable and friendly, would recommend to anyone looking to have a great fishing trip!
Jeannine OlivierRepeat angler5.0Verifiedgreat trip!
6 Hour Trip on June 30, 2026 • 5 adultsCapt. Clay and Sailor were the best!! wasnt an akward trip like some of the other trips I’ve taken where the captain doesnt interact much. they were very personable and we felt very comfortable with them. put us on fish all day. will definitely be back next year with them.
Ron Powers5.0VerifiedMost fun and best fishing trip so far!!!
4 Hour trip PM on June 27, 2026 • 4 adultsGreat experience, Captain John and deck hand new what to do, where to go to, and catch fish. We wanted a fishing experience for the family and that’s exactly what we got. Going home with dinner. i cant say anything negative about the experience with Caption John.
Justin Braun5.0VerifiedGreat trip with kids
4 Hour Trip AM on July 29, 2026 • 6 adults • 3 childrenboth the captain and the skipper were amazing. they were both very knowledgeable and patient with our 13 and 10-year-old children who have never fished on the ocean. overall, a great experience for everybody on the boat 
Jeff CrooksRepeat angler5.0Verified1st Gulf experience was memorable
6 Hour Trip on July 15, 2026 • 4 adults • 2 childrenCaptain John and Sailor were great. we caught some nice fish and all 3 girls forgot their sea legs but were troopers so I could enjoy my Father's Day present. We will definitely be back
Evan Sowell5.0Verifiedgreat fishing trip
4 Hour Trip AM on May 13, 2026 • 5 adultsCaptain John and his crew (Sailor) were great - my family loved our trip with them. His music selection made it even better. will be fishing with him again next time we’re in Destin
Brad Ketcherside5.0Verifiedbest trip ever
4 Hour Trip AM on August 6, 2026 • 3 adultscaptain put us on fish our job wss to catch them! great day on the water with family! and his 1st mate was amazing! thanks captain!
- Jeremy Willians5.0Verified
Had An Awesome Time!
4 Hour trip PM on July 1, 2026 • 6 adults • 1 childLots of fun for our family of 6. We would recommend Captain John and his crew to anyone.
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I would highy recommend these guys for a fishing trip. Captain John was a super nice guy and his helper worked really hard to keep our lines in the water.I took my son in laws on this trip with so they could experience being out on the water but unfortunately one got sea sick . Captain John understood and got us back quickly so he could get back on land. They cleaned our fish and put them on ice for us. We had enough for a good grilled out dinner and it was really good. Would highly recommed as we all had a great time (even the one that got sick!)
This was a great fishing trip for me and my teenage sons. We caught grouper, tuna, and amberjack. The captain and crew were friendly and helpful. It doesn’t matter your skill level, the captain and his team coached and helped us reel in the big catch. They made the trip fun and enjoyable for everyone. I would recommend this charter for anyone wanting a fun and stress free experience. We even took the catch to a local restaurant they suggested and had a great dinner.
We had the BEST time on our fishing charter yesterday! 🎣☀️ From start to finish, Sailor and John were absolutely amazing. Not only were they super friendly and professional, but they truly went above and beyond to make sure everyone—especially my kids—had an unforgettable experience. Sailor was incredible with the kids. He took the time to teach them how to fish, explained different types of fish, and made the whole experience fun, engaging, and exciting. You can tell he genuinely loves what he does, and it made all the difference. John kept everything running smoothly and made sure we were always in the right spots—let’s just say, we caught some great fish thanks to them! 🙌 This wasn’t just a fishing trip, it was a memory we’ll all hold onto. If you’re thinking about booking—DO IT. You won’t regret it! Thank you again, Sailor and John, for such an incredible day on the water! 🌊💙
captain John and deckhand Saylor were both phenomenal! very knowledgeable and friendly, would recommend to anyone looking to have a great fishing trip!
We had a good time. Our request was action, which is not always guaranteed. John and Sailor moved around and were able to keep us on fish. We had a 4 hour trip and fished from the time we left the dock until we got back trolling to and from the areas we fished for eater fish. Captain John called the day before letting us know the expected weather conditions asking if we still wanted to go, we came up with a plan and he executed it.
FAQs about Charter Boat Starfire
- US $700 per group - Kid's Trip (3 hours)
- US $700 per group - Kid's Trip - 1:00 PM (3 hours)
- US $900 per group - 4 Hour Trip AM (4 hours)
- US $900 per group - 4 Hour trip PM (4 hours)
- US $1,350 per group - 6 Hour Trip (6 hours)
- US $1,350 per group - 6 hour trip PM (6 hours)
- US $1,800 per group - 8 Hour Trip (8 hours)
- Toilet Enclosed climate controlled
- Air conditioning
- GPS
- Fishfinder
- Bed
- Flybridge
- Live bait well
- Kitchen
- Refrigerator
- Ice box
- Radar
- Rods, reels & tackle
- Live bait (Live bait is included in trip.)
- Lures
- Catch cleaning & filleting (No additional charge for cleaning catch.)
- First mate (15 to 20 percent for the first Mate is customary )
- Fishing license (All licenses are included. )
- Inshore fishing
- Nearshore fishing
- Offshore fishing (Up to 9 miles)
- Wreck fishing
- Flats fishing
- Bottom fishing
- Trolling
- Deep sea fishing
- Amberjack
- Bonito
- Cobia
- Grouper (Gag)
- King Mackerel (Kingfish)
- Snapper (Red)
- Snapper (Vermilion)
- Spanish Mackerel
- Tuna (Blackfin)
- Wahoo
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Amberjack
Bonito
Cobia
Grouper (Gag)
King Mackerel (Kingfish)
Snapper (Red)
Snapper (Vermilion)
Spanish Mackerel
Tuna (Blackfin)
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