Destin Coast Charters
+25Make an adventure out of your next trip in Fort Walton Beach and go fishing with Destin Coast Ceharters. Captain Darryll will be your guide, so you’ll benefit from years of angling experience.
There’s no guarantee when you’re fishing, but just some of the species you can catch around here include Amberjack, Bonito, Cobia, Mahi Mahi, Flathead, Flounder, Gag Grouper, Sailfish, Red Snapper, Vermilion Snapper, and more, depending on the season. On the day of your trip, you’re likely to troll and bottom fish using light or heavy tackle.
Destin Coast Charters is a child-friendly charter service, so get ‘em offline and onto the water! If you don’t have a child-sized life vest of your own, be sure to ask if there’s one on board. Snacks are also a good idea so nobody gets grumpy on an empty stomach!
Your excursion begins aboard a 35’ Convertible with a capacity for 6 passengers. It comes with outriggers, downriggers, and all the essentials no fishing machine can run without. There’s a toilet on board for your convenience.
Your captain will provide rods and reels, along with lures. Live bait is on offer, but be sure to ask about it so you know if you’ll be catching it yourself. A First Mate will be there to make sure everything is running smoothly. A 20% tip is customary to show appreciation for their hard work.
Your fishing license for the day is covered by the charter boat, so you can drive right over and come aboard without any hassle! Keep in mind that you may release some fish due to regulations. If you don’t know what to expect, ask the captain.
Don’t forget to bring sunglasses, sunblock (non-spray), bottled water, and a hat. If you’d like to bring other drinks, just ask. Alcohol is allowed in moderation, just avoid hard liquor as well as glass bottles.
For more information about fishing with Destin Coast Charters, you can send Capt. Darryll, a message down below.
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Destin Coast Charters
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What are the trip rates for Destin Coast Charters?
Destin Coast Charters offers the following trips to customers:
- US $1,000 per group - Half Day Trip (AM) (4 hours)
- US $1,000 per group - Half Day Trip (PM) (4 hours)
- US $1,500 per group - 3/4 Day Trip (6 hours)
- US $2,000 per group - Full Day Trip (8 hours)
Which amenities are available onboard with Destin Coast Charters?
When you book a trip with Destin Coast Charters, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
- Toilet Enclosed private bathroom with electric toilet, shower and vanity sink. Hot and cold fresh water.
- Air Conditioning
- GPS
- Fishfinder
- Bed
- Flybridge
- Live Bait Well
- Kitchen
- Refrigerator
- Outriggers
- Ice Box
- Radar
What's included in the trip price with Destin Coast Charters?
Trips booked with Destin Coast Charters include:
- Rods, reels & tackle
- Live Bait (We sometimes fish for live bait. Mostly we have live bait on the boat before you show up. )
- Lures
- Catch cleaning & filleting (We clean all fish when we get back to the dock. You get to keep all the fish you catch. )
- First Mate (20% customary top. Reel Blessed ways has a certified, drug free mate. We even step it up and all mates are certified USCG Caltains. )
- Fishing License (All licenses are included. We also hold two Federal Gulf of Mexico permits. We can fish in Federal waters. )
What types of fishing does Destin Coast Charters offer?
Destin Coast Charters offers the following types of fishing:
- Nearshore Fishing
- Offshore Fishing (Our fishing trips can go up to 100 miles offshore, typically we are around 25 miles. )
- Reef Fishing
- Wreck Fishing
What fishing techniques does Destin Coast Charters offer?
Destin Coast Charters offers the following fishing techniques:
- Light Tackle
- Heavy Tackle
- Bottom Fishing
- Trolling
- Jigging
- Deep Sea Fishing
Which fish species can I catch with Destin Coast Charters?
Top targeted fish species with Destin Coast Charters include:
- Amberjack
- Bonito
- Cobia
- Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
- Flathead
- Flounder
- Grouper (Gag)
- Grouper (Scamp)
- Sailfish
- Snapper (Mangrove)
- Snapper (Red)
- Snapper (Vermilion)
Your operator
Fort Walton Beach, Florida, United States
Captain Darryll grew up around the ocean. As a young fisherman, he enjoyed many exciting trips fishing along the eastern coast of South Africa. This is commonly called the "wild coast" because of its unforgiving waters. Darryll learned a lot about these waters and grew to respect Mother Nature and her power. Besides the experience gained in South Africa, he has experience on boats in Australia, the United Kingdom, and the Caribbean. This worldwide experience has led him to become an experienced Captain on both power and sail vessels, with the NAUI Divemaster certificate. Darryll is also a Merchant Mariner Instructor teaching classes for new captains.
The fish you can target
What is the boat like?
What kind of fishing will you do?
Nearshore Fishing
Offshore Fishing
Our fishing trips can go up to 100 miles offshore, typically we are around 25 miles.
Reef Fishing
Wreck Fishing
Which fishing techniques you can try
Light Tackle
Heavy Tackle
Bottom Fishing
Trolling
Jigging
Deep Sea Fishing
Which amenities are available onboard
Toilet
Enclosed private bathroom with electric toilet, shower and vanity sink. Hot and cold fresh water.
Air Conditioning
GPS
Fishfinder
Bed
Flybridge
Live Bait Well
Kitchen
Refrigerator
Outriggers
Ice Box
Radar
What’s included in the trip price
Rods, reels & tackle
Live Bait
We sometimes fish for live bait. Mostly we have live bait on the boat before you show up.
Lures
Catch cleaning & filleting
We clean all fish when we get back to the dock. You get to keep all the fish you catch.
First Mate
20% customary top. Reel Blessed ways has a certified, drug free mate. We even step it up and all mates are certified USCG Caltains.
Fishing License
All licenses are included. We also hold two Federal Gulf of Mexico permits. We can fish in Federal waters.
How cancellations work
Free cancellation up to 1 day prior to trip
You can cancel or modify your booking up to 1 day 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.
What the listing policies are
Pickup not included
Transfer to/from departure site is not included in trip rates.
Child Friendly
We love having kids on the boat. Love working with them and teaching them how to fish. We do look at the conditions and length of trip when kids are on board
You Keep Catch
How you can pay
Book with 15% deposit, pay rest to captain
When the captain confirms your trip, FishingBooker charges your credit card a 15% 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:
Cash
Visa
Mastercard
American Express
What’s biting in Fort Walton Beach right now
Amberjack
Bonito
Cobia
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Flounder
Grouper (Gag)
Grouper (Scamp)
Sailfish
Snapper (Red)
Snapper (Vermilion)