Looking for an exciting adventure on the water that you’ll never
forget? Look no further than Sons Up Charters, the premier fishing
charter service on the beautiful Emerald Coast!
Join Captain Mike Nunnelley in Destin, Florida, and get ready for a
day of fishing that you’ll remember for years to come. Whether you
want to explore the reefs, hit the wrecks, or go offshore, Captain
Mike will take you there with ease and expertise.
Sons Up Charters is a family-run business, so Captain Mike welcomes
guests of all ages, including children. He’s committed to making every
trip a memorable and enjoyable experience for everyone on board, and
his patience, knowledge, and entertaining personality make him a
favorite among anglers and families alike.
You’ll be cruising the waters on a top-of-the-line 27’ Cape Horn
center console with twin 200 HP Suzuki engines, using state-of-the-art
radar navigation technology, Simrad GPS, and a Bluetooth radio with
speakers to keep the tunes going all day long. And with high-quality
new rods and reels, outriggers, and a trolling motor, you’ll have
everything you need to reel in the big catch.
Speaking of the catch, there are plenty of fish to be had in these
waters, including Grouper, Snapper, Mackerel, Wahoo, Tuna, Mahi Mahi,
Triggerfish, Amberjack, Cobia, Flounder, and more. Plus, you’ll get up
close and personal with dolphins and sharks!
Captain Mike provides all the fishing gear, lures, life jackets, and
fishing licenses, and will even clean your catch for you so you can
take it home and enjoy a delicious seafood dinner. All you need to
bring are some snacks, drinks, and plenty of sunscreen!
So what are you waiting for? Sons Up Charters is ready to take you on
an unforgettable adventure. Book your trip today and we’ll see you out
on the water!
Captain
Michael Nunnelley
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
100%
Appropriate for children
100%
Friendly captain
100%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Recommend this charter
100%
Caught fish
90%
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6 Hour Trip on September 21, 2024
We had a great day of fishing. Captain Mike and his mate Steve made sure we had a great time and brought in all big ones. Beautiful boat!
We had a great day of fishing. Captain Mike and his mate Steve made sure we had a great time and brought in all big ones. Beautiful boat!
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6 Hour Trip on July 1, 2024
Detroit, MI
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4 Hour Trip (AM) on September 15, 2023
I couldn’t recommend them or the experience more. Started at 7, had a nice boat ride to deeper than most boats went to find great spots that had us catching fish after fish. They re-baited lines, and when we had a lull would pull out rods and hook into fish for us. They came prepared. They were relaxed, and fun, easy going, and were excited about our fish as much as we were. They got us into school after school of different fish. I myself hooked into between 25-30 by myself, total we caught about 40 fish. Probably more. We ended up keeping enough to feed our group of 6 at least twice. We didn’t get any massive fish, but they definite catch them. We were hooked up on a 5 ft movie (sp?) but it got away. they didn’t rush us at all. They took us about 25 miles out, it took some time, but we got the full 4 hours of fishing and I think they would have let us fish longer if the dolphins hadn’t rolled in. Former military, family of military, and they know what they are doing but don’t force things on you. It was perfect for us, some of us hadn’t been fishing for a decade, and non of us had been fishing in the ocean.
I couldn’t recommend them or the experience more. Started at 7, had a nice boat ride to deeper than most boats went to find great spots that had us catching fish after fish. They re-baited lines, and when we had a lull would pull out rods and hook into fish for us. They came prepared. They were relaxed, and fun, easy going, and were excited about our fish as much as we were. They got us into school after school of different fish. I myself hooked into between 25-30 by myself, total we caught...
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4 Hour Trip (AM) on June 27, 2023
New Berlin, TX
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4 Hour Trip (PM) on March 14, 2023
To whom it may concern. You won't regret your decision to book with Sons up Charter. My family had a wonderful time on his boat. The boats is spacious, clean, modern, and smooth riding. Capt Nunnelley and Capt. Steve provided us with top notch service and shared knowledge that made our experience perfect. I can't put words to paper describe to describe the smile on my daughter face when she brags about catching those fish. Thank Capt Nunnelley and Capt. Steve Wayne M
To whom it may concern. You won't regret your decision to book with Sons up Charter. My family had a wonderful time on his boat. The boats is spacious, clean, modern, and smooth riding. Capt Nunnelley and Capt. Steve provided us with top notch service and shared knowledge that made our experience perfect. I can't put words to paper describe to describe the smile on my daughter face when she brags about catching those fish. Thank Capt Nunnelley and Capt. Steve Wayne M
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Fort Walton Beach, Florida, United States
I've been fishing my entire life! I've been fishing all over from fly fishing float trips in New Mexico, fishing the lakes in Canada, the Great lakes, deep sea fishing on both coasts, and the Florida panhandle. I have an extensive military background, but fishing has always been my passion that will never go away. My absolutely favorite thing is to get families and little ones on the boat to experience fishing. I love it when someone catches a fish and that's why my goal is to make sure everyone has a blast on every trip!
Nearshore Fishing
Offshore Fishing
Reef Fishing
Wreck Fishing
Light Tackle
Heavy Tackle
Bottom Fishing
Trolling
Jigging
Popping
Flounder Gigging
Deep Sea Fishing
GPS
Fishfinder
Live Bait Well
Multimedia System
Wireless Trolling Motor
Outriggers
Ice Box
Radar
Rods, reels & tackle
Live Bait
Lures
Catch cleaning & filleting
Fishing License
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.
Pickup not included
Transfer to/from departure site is not included in trip rates.
Child Friendly
You Keep Catch
Catch and Release Allowed
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No additional fees.
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:
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When paying the remaining balance with a credit card, an additional 4% charge will apply.
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