Finatical Charters
5.0/5 (29 reviews)
Federally permitted
100 Old Ferry Road, Shalimar, FL 32579, United States–
Finatical Charters
Federally permitted
5.0/5 (29 reviews)
100 Old Ferry Road
Shalimar, FL, United States
Book your next trip with Finatical Charters and find out what makes the fishing in Shalimar so unique. Your guide for the day is Captain Blake, bringing aboard years of professional experience.
These waters are known for Amberjack, Great Barracuda, Grouper, Mahi Mahi, Wahoo, Red Snapper, Narrow-barred Spanish Mackerel, Kingfish, White Marlin, Triggerfish, and more. For these species, you're likely to troll and bottom fish using light or heavy tackle. Any fish within the legal limit is yours to keep. Plus, you can have your catch cleaned. Now that's dinner!
Finatical Charters welcomes kids aboard, so the whole family can come and unplug for the day! Children must wear life vests, so find out if the appropriate size is available on board. The charter boat covers your fishing license, just show up ready for some fishing!
Capt. Blake welcomes you aboard a 34' Center console that holds up to 6 passengers. It comes with outriggers and everything you need for a productive day on the water. There's a toilet on board for your convenience. Your captain will provide rods and reels for you, along with lures. Live bait is available, but you should ask the captain whether you'll be catching it yourself.
Don't leave home without snacks, a hat, sunglasses, and sunblock (non-spray). There will be some drinks on offer, but let the captain know if you wish to bring your own. Alcohol is allowed in moderation, but avoid hard liquor and glass bottles. Be mindful that some species may have special rules or limited seasons. If you don't know what to expect, ask the captain.
Now, time to hit the water with Finatical Charters!
Popular features
Fishing license
Live bait
Pickup included
You keep catch
Catch cleaning & filleting
Popular features
Fishing license
Live bait
Pickup included
You keep catch
Catch cleaning & filleting
Rating
5.0
29 reviews
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5.0
Boat & equipment
5.0
Captain & crew
5.0
Fishing Experience
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Scott Burnett
Cheyenne, WY, US
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Member since 2025
5.0
Verified
Memorable Experience
8 Hour Trip on June 17, 2025 • 6 adults
Captain Blake and his First Mate, Jake definitely checked all the boxes for an exciting and fun filled day out on the water! Blake ensured we had the best time and worked hard to keep us on the fish despite choppy seas. We started on time, Blake and Jake were very helpful and patient with my guests who most of which have never been off-shore fishing before, and there was excellent communication the entire day. We booked an 8 hour trip and after we spent some time caching live bait, we started trolling for wahoo and Mahi. After awhile when we weren't seeing any success trolling, we switched to bottom fishing and ended with a respectable haul. We caught a wide variety of fish, including red and vermillion snapper, red grouper, almaco jack, and porgy. I even was able to catch my personal best fish, a nice gag grouper. As our trip neared the end, we trolled most of the way back in.
This was a very fun and memorable experience despite the thunderstorms and the rough water . It was definitely worth the money and I would put Finatical Charters at the top of my list of things to do on my next trip to the Destin area.
Reported catch:
+1
Response from Captain
June 23, 2025
Happy to hear yall had a great time!
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John Warrum
Repeat angler
Indiana, US
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Member since 2021
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5 trips
5.0
Verified
Wind and Current!
5 Hour Trip on June 3, 2025 • 2 adults • 2 children
The Destin area is a great place to fish. We picked one of the worst possible days to go out. (This is not normal for the time of year) Current one direction and wind from the other. Captain Blake fought it with the boat all day. He did a remarkable job keeping us in the right position all day in these conditions.
We caught fish all day! Small fish, medium fish, and some really nice sized fish.
It was not an easy day for the captain or crew, but I cannot give them enough praise for the work they put in. This work brought in a bunch of fish, one proud dad, and one over the moon son.
Fellas, a sincere thank you for the work you put in! Hope to be back soon.
1
Ryan Edwards
Virginia, US
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Member since 2025
5.0
Verified
Worth your Money
6 hour on May 26, 2025 • 6 adults
Got out in the water earlier than expected, stayed a little later attempting to find a specific species of fish. Capt had a solid plan based on what we were looking to catch and overall nailed it. With 6 people on board, 5 with little to no experience, the deckhand was on point lending assistance where needed and providing tips. The water current was absolutely ripping, which made the trolling motor ineffective but the Capt kept us on target with motor control. Overall, I'd recommend Finatical for a trip anytime and will likely use them again in the future myself.
Response from Captain
May 28, 2025
Thank you!!!🙏
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Kevin Teal
Repeat angler
Colorado, US
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Member since 2021
•
3 trips
5.0
Verified
Afternoon trip
4 hour afternoon trip on July 8, 2025 • 4 adults
We took a 4hr afternoon trip and had a great time we caught plenty of fish and the captain and deck were great I would definitely recommend and would book again. Thanks again for the trip.
Reported catch:
Response from Captain
July 22, 2025
Thank you!
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Forrest Fikes
Repeat angler
Hot Springs, AR, US
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Member since 2022
•
4 trips
5.0
Verified
Great time!
6 hour on July 22, 2025 • 3 adults • 2 children
We had the best time on our 6 hour fishing trip. They were awesome, the boat was so nice and clean, and we caught a ton of fish! Would highly recommend them!
Response from Captain
July 30, 2025
Happy to hear you had a great time!!
0
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4 hour trip
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
4 hour trip starts at 6:30 AM
Seasonal trip
Aug 1 - Mar 1
US $950
Entire boat: up to 4 people
US $950
Entire boat: up to 4 people
4 hour afternoon trip
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
4 hour trip starts at 1:30 PM
Seasonal trip
Aug 1 - Mar 1
US $950
Entire boat: up to 4 people
US $950
Entire boat: up to 4 people
5 Hour Trip
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
5 hour trip starts at 6:00 AM
US $1,300
Entire boat: up to 4 people
US $1,300
Entire boat: up to 4 people
5 hour afternoon trip
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
5 hour trip starts at 1:30 PM
US $1,300
Entire boat: up to 4 people
US $1,300
Entire boat: up to 4 people
6 hour
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
6 hour trip starts at 6:00 AM
US $1,550
Entire boat: up to 4 people
US $1,550
Entire boat: up to 4 people
6 hour afternoon trip
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
6 hour trip starts at 1:30 PM
US $1,550
Entire boat: up to 4 people
US $1,550
Entire boat: up to 4 people
7 hour
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
7 hour trip starts at 6:00 AM
US $1,750
Entire boat: up to 4 people
US $1,750
Entire boat: up to 4 people
8 Hour Trip
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
8 hour trip starts at 6:00 AM
US $2,000
Entire boat: up to 4 people
US $2,000
Entire boat: up to 4 people
10 hour trip
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
10 hour trip starts at 6:00 AM
US $2,500
Entire boat: up to 4 people
US $2,500
Entire boat: up to 4 people
12 Hour Trip
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
12 hour trip starts at 6:00 AM
US $3,000
Entire boat: up to 4 people
US $3,000
Entire boat: up to 4 people
14 Hour Trip
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
14 hour trip starts at 4:00 AM
US $3,500
Entire boat: up to 4 people
US $3,500
Entire boat: up to 4 people
Oil rigs trip
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
24 hour trip starts at 2:00 PM
US $5,400
Entire boat: up to 4 people
US $5,400
Entire boat: up to 4 people
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Rating
5.0
29 reviews
5
27
4
0
3
0
2
0
1
0
5.0
Boat & equipment
5.0
Captain & crew
5.0
Fishing Experience
Anglers' gallery (63)
+57
All reviews (29)
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Showing 1 – 5 of 29 reviews
Scott Burnett
Cheyenne, WY, US
Member since 2025
5.0
Verified
Memorable Experience
8 Hour Trip on June 17, 2025 • 6 adults
Captain Blake and his First Mate, Jake definitely checked all the boxes for an exciting and fun filled day out on the water! Blake ensured we had the best time and worked hard to keep us on the fish despite choppy seas. We started on time, Blake and Jake were very helpful and patient with my guests who most of which have never been off-shore fishing before, and there was excellent communication the entire day. We booked an 8 hour trip and after we spent some time caching live bait, we started trolling for wahoo and Mahi. After awhile when we weren't seeing any success trolling, we switched to bottom fishing and ended with a respectable haul. We caught a wide variety of fish, including red and vermillion snapper, red grouper, almaco jack, and porgy. I even was able to catch my personal best fish, a nice gag grouper. As our trip neared the end, we trolled most of the way back in.
This was a very fun and memorable experience despite the thunderstorms and the rough water . It was definitely worth the money and I would put Finatical Charters at the top of my list of things to do on my next trip to the Destin area.
Reported catch:
+1
Response from Captain
June 23, 2025
Happy to hear yall had a great time!
0
John Warrum
Repeat angler
Indiana, US
Member since 2021
5 trips
5.0
Verified
Wind and Current!
5 Hour Trip on June 3, 2025 • 2 adults • 2 children
The Destin area is a great place to fish. We picked one of the worst possible days to go out. (This is not normal for the time of year) Current one direction and wind from the other. Captain Blake fought it with the boat all day. He did a remarkable job keeping us in the right position all day in these conditions.
We caught fish all day! Small fish, medium fish, and some really nice sized fish.
It was not an easy day for the captain or crew, but I cannot give them enough praise for the work they put in. This work brought in a bunch of fish, one proud dad, and one over the moon son.
Fellas, a sincere thank you for the work you put in! Hope to be back soon.
1
Ryan Edwards
Virginia, US
Member since 2025
5.0
Verified
Worth your Money
6 hour on May 26, 2025 • 6 adults
Got out in the water earlier than expected, stayed a little later attempting to find a specific species of fish. Capt had a solid plan based on what we were looking to catch and overall nailed it. With 6 people on board, 5 with little to no experience, the deckhand was on point lending assistance where needed and providing tips. The water current was absolutely ripping, which made the trolling motor ineffective but the Capt kept us on target with motor control. Overall, I'd recommend Finatical for a trip anytime and will likely use them again in the future myself.
Response from Captain
May 28, 2025
Thank you!!!🙏
0
Kevin Teal
Repeat angler
Colorado, US
Member since 2021
3 trips
5.0
Verified
Afternoon trip
4 hour afternoon trip on July 8, 2025 • 4 adults
We took a 4hr afternoon trip and had a great time we caught plenty of fish and the captain and deck were great I would definitely recommend and would book again. Thanks again for the trip.
Reported catch:
Response from Captain
July 22, 2025
Thank you!
0
Forrest Fikes
Repeat angler
Hot Springs, AR, US
Member since 2022
4 trips
5.0
Verified
Great time!
6 hour on July 22, 2025 • 3 adults • 2 children
We had the best time on our 6 hour fishing trip. They were awesome, the boat was so nice and clean, and we caught a ton of fish! Would highly recommend them!
Response from Captain
July 30, 2025
Happy to hear you had a great time!!
0
FAQs about Finatical Charters
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What is the boat like?
Boat category
Center console boats
Capacity
6 persons
Boat length
34 ft
Year built
2023
Boat manufacturer
Invincible
Boat type
Center console
Engine model
Yamaha
Powered by
2 x 300HP
Max cruising speed
50 knots