Big John of Florida Charter Boat
Book your next trip with Big John of Florida Charter Boat and find out what makes the fishing in Destin so unique. With our Captain at the helm, you’re in knowledgeable and experienced hands.
These waters are known for Amberjack, Cobia, Flounder, Dolphin (Mahi Mahi), Goliath Grouper, Gag Grouper, Red Grouper, Scamp Grouper, Snowy Grouper, Red Snapper, Vermilion Snapper, Blackfin Tuna, and more – with any luck, it won’t be long before "Fish on!"
On these trips, you can expect to troll and bottom fish.
You’ll be dropping lines from a 52’ Offshore sport fishing with a capacity for 15 passengers. It comes with outriggers, downriggers, and everything else you need for a productive day on the water. There’s a toilet on board for your convenience.
Rods, reels, and tackle are included, along with lures. Live bait is available, but it’s good to ask about this so you know if you’ll be catching it yourself.
Trips are run with the help of a First Mate. Mates often work for tips and it’s customary to offer them a 20% tip.
The charter boat covers your fishing license, so all you have to do is show up ready for a good time! Have in mind that you may release some fish due to regulations. Simply ask and your captain can tell you more.
It’s always wise to bring sunscreen (non-spray), sunglasses, and bottled water. If you’d like to bring other drinks, just ask. Alcohol is allowed in moderation, but you should avoid hard liquor as well as glass bottles.
Your trip with Big John of Florida Charter Boat is just a click away, so why not make it happen?
FAQs about Big John of Florida Charter Boat
- US $450 per person - Amberjack Is Back Smash (9 hours)
- US $1,400 per group, additional US $120 per person after 6 guests - 4 Hour Beginner Fishing Experience (4 hours)
- US $1,400 per group, additional US $120 per person after 6 guests - 4 Hour Beginner Fishing Experience (4 hours)
- US $1,800 per group, additional US $180 per person after 6 guests - 6 Hour Trip AM (6 hours)
- US $1,800 per group, additional US $180 per person after 6 guests - 6 Hour Trip PM (6 hours)
- US $2,400 per group, additional US $240 per person after 6 guests - 8 Hour Trip AM (8 hours)
- US $2,400 per group, additional US $240 per person after 6 guests - 8 Hour Trip PM (8 hours)
- US $2,750 per group, additional US $300 per person after 6 guests - 10 Hour Trip AM (10 hours)
- US $3,000 per group, additional US $300 per person after 6 guests - 10 Hour Trip pm (10 hours)
- US $3,400 per group, additional US $360 per person after 6 guests - 12 Hour Trip (12 hours)
- US $4,000 per group, additional US $420 per person after 6 guests - 14 Hour Trip (14 hours)
- US $4,800 per group, additional US $480 per person after 6 guests - 16 Hour Trip (16 hours)
- US $5,400 per group, additional US $540 per person after 6 guests - 18 Hour Trip (18 hours)
- US $7,000 per group, additional US $650 per person after 6 guests - 24 HOUR FISHING Trip (24 hours)
- US $9,500 per day per group, additional US $650 per person after 6 guests - 36 HOUR FISHING Trip (2 days)
- US $11,500 per day per group, additional US $650 per person after 6 guests - 48 HOUR FISHING Trip (2 days)
- US $13,500 per day per group, additional US $650 per person after 6 guests - 72 HOUR FISHING CHARTER (3 days)
- Toilet Separate room with flushing toilet
- Air Conditioning Heating
- GPS
- Fishfinder
- Bed
- Live Bait Well
- Kitchen
- Refrigerator
- Multimedia System
- Outriggers
- Ice Box
- Radar
- Rods, reels & tackle
- Live Bait (Depending on the length of the trip we will bait fish ? first. )
- Lures
- Catch cleaning & filleting (We do not charge for this but we do ask for a tip for our mate of 20%. )
- First Mate (We always have a mate on the boat with our Captain, sometimes two mates. We ask for a 20% tip that covers both of them. )
- Fishing License (We carry the license you need to fish on our boat. This does not apply to any other location. )
- Inshore Fishing
- Offshore Fishing (Our travel miles depend on the amount of time booked. Please call for details. )
- Reef Fishing
- Wreck Fishing
- Light Tackle
- Heavy Tackle
- Bottom Fishing
- Trolling
- Spinning
- Jigging
- Deep Sea Fishing
- Amberjack
- Cobia
- Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
- Flounder
- Grouper (Gag)
- Grouper (Goliath)
- Grouper (Red)
- Grouper (Scamp)
- Grouper (Snowy)
- Snapper (Red)
- Snapper (Vermilion)
- Tuna (Blackfin)
Meet the Charter Operator
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About this listing
Targeted species
Amberjack
Cobia
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Flounder
Gag Grouper
Goliath Grouper
Red Grouper
Scamp Grouper
Snowy Grouper
Red Snapper
Vermilion Snapper
Blackfin Tuna
Boat specs
G&S (Sportfishing) originally built in 1977, and restored in 2023. Powered by 2 450HP Cummins engines, with a maximum cruising speed of 20 knots.
Types of fishing
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Amenities
Trip includes
Cancellation policy
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.
Listing policies
Payment
Pay online in full through FishingBooker and save on credit card fees at the dock.
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:
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