Excited to catch some fish in Destin? Kraken Reels is here to make it happen! Having logged many hours on these tides, Captain Jonathan can tell you all about them.

Species like Red Grouper, Mahi Mahi, Gray Triggerfish, Lane Snapper, Mangrove Snapper, Mutton Snapper, Sailfish, Wahoo, Bonito, Black Grouper, Gag Grouper, and more inhabit these waters, depending on the season. On the day of your trip you’re likely to troll and bottom fish using light or heavy tackle.

Trips with Kraken Reels are open to the whole family, so feel free to make a family day out of it! If you don’t have a child-sized life vest of your own, be sure to ask if there’s one on board. Feel free to bring your own snacks!

Capt. Jonathan operates a 50’ Chris-Craft sportfishing vessel with capacity for 6 passengers. It has everything you need for a productive day on the water. There’s a toilet on board for your convenience. You’ll find rods, reels, and tackle waiting for you, 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.

A First Mate will be there to make sure everything is running smoothly. Mates work hard to make your trip count, so a 10–20% tip is customary.

Your fishing license for the day is covered by the charter boat, so all you have to do is look forward to your trip! Be mindful that some species may have special rules or limited seasons. Your captain will help you follow regulations while you fish.

It’s always wise to bring bottled water, sunglasses, and sunscreen (non-spray). Alcohol is allowed in moderation, so long as you avoid hard liquor as well as glass bottles.

Now, time to hit the water with Kraken Reels!



Trip availability and prices

  • Private trip
    4 Hour Trip – Nearshore
    FREE Cancellation 1 day notice
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
    Price for up to 6 persons
    US $1,080
    This trip tailors to the young fishermen and new to deep sea style fishing! This trip is great for families and kids that want to just get out on the water for a few hours and catch some dinner
    Types of fishing
    Nearshore Fishing
    Fishing techniques
    Bottom Fishing
    Light Tackle
    Heavy Tackle
    Trolling
    Targeted fish
    Triggerfish (Gray)
    Gray Triggerfish
    Snapper (Vermilion)
    Vermilion Snapper
    Snapper (Lane)
    Lane Snapper
  • Private trip
    6 Hour Trip – Offshore
    In demand! Last booked: 4 days ago
    FREE Cancellation 1 day notice
    6 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
    Price for up to 6 persons
    US $1,800
    This trip gets you into federal waters and allows you to catch multiple species, we will fish reefs, natural bottoms and wrecks on this trip
    Targeted fish
    Snapper (Mangrove)
    Mangrove Snapper
    Grouper (Red)
    Red Grouper
    Snapper (Mutton)
    Mutton Snapper
    Triggerfish (Gray)
    Gray Triggerfish
  • Private trip
    8 Hour Trip – Offshore
    FREE Cancellation 1 day notice
    8 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
    Price for up to 6 persons
    US $2,400
    This trip allows you to fish in Federal Water on different reefs,wrecks and natural bottoms.
    Types of fishing
    Offshore Fishing
    Reef Fishing
    Wreck Fishing
    Fishing techniques
    Light Tackle
    Heavy Tackle
    Trolling
    Targeted fish
    Amberjack
    Amberjack
    Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
    Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
    Bonito
    Bonito
    Triggerfish (Gray)
    Gray Triggerfish
    Snapper (Lane)
    Lane Snapper
  • Private trip
    10 Hour Trip – Offshore
    FREE Cancellation 1 day notice
    10 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
    Price for up to 6 persons
    US $3,000
    This trip allows you to venture further offshore into deeper water. This trip you will primarily use live bait and slow pitch jigging and trolling.
    Types of fishing
    Offshore Fishing
    Reef Fishing
    Wreck Fishing
    Fishing techniques
    Deep Sea Fishing
    Bottom Fishing
    Light Tackle
    Jigging
    Heavy Tackle
    Trolling
    Targeted fish
    Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
    Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
    Grouper (Black)
    Black Grouper
    Bonito
    Bonito
    Triggerfish (Gray)
    Gray Triggerfish
    Snapper (Lane)
    Lane Snapper
  • Private trip
    12 Hour Trip
    FREE Cancellation 1 day notice
    12 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
    Price for up to 6 persons
    US $3,600
    This trip allows you to venture deep offshore into deeper water search for that bucket list fish. You will fish natural bottom reefs and wrecks in 100 to 300 ft water.
    Types of fishing
    Offshore Fishing
    Reef Fishing
    Wreck Fishing
    Fishing techniques
    Deep Sea Fishing
    Bottom Fishing
    Light Tackle
    Jigging
    Heavy Tackle
    Trolling
    Targeted fish
    Amberjack
    Amberjack
    Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
    Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
    Grouper (Black)
    Black Grouper
    Grouper (Gag)
    Gag Grouper
    Bonito
    Bonito
    Snapper (Lane)
    Lane Snapper
  • Private trip
    24 Hour Trip – Overnight
    FREE Cancellation 1 day notice
    24 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
    Price for up to 6 persons
    US $7,200
    This trip allows you to do it all, Trolling, slow pitch jigging, deep dropping with electric reels and bottom fishing!
    Types of fishing
    Offshore Fishing
    Fishing techniques
    Jigging
    Heavy Tackle
    Trolling
    Drift Fishing
    Targeted fish
    Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
    Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
    Sailfish
    Sailfish
    Wahoo
    Wahoo
    Snapper (Mangrove)
    Mangrove Snapper
    Grouper (Black)
    Black Grouper
    Grouper (Gag)
    Gag Grouper
    Grouper (Red)
    Red Grouper
    Snapper (Mutton)
    Mutton Snapper
    Bonito
    Bonito
    Triggerfish (Gray)
    Gray Triggerfish
    Snapper (Lane)
    Lane Snapper
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Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.8 / 5
out of 5 stars from 3 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.3 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Angler rating
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Appropriate for children
67%
Satisfied with the boat
67%
Caught fish
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Brandon F.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Kraken Reels is the absolute best charter around!!

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip – Nearshore on October 22, 2024
Kraken Reels was by far the best experience we’ve ever had on a charter!!!! My 15 year old daughter was even in heaven catching...
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Tom E.
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Experience:
Very good
4.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
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Fantastic crew!

VERIFIED   NEW  8 Hour Trip – Offshore on November 17, 2024
Captain Jon and first mate Ron were great!  Went fishing with my wife and father-in-law for his 82d birthday.  Ron handled...
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Jeff H.
Excellent
4.7 / 5
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Very good
4.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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VERIFIED   NEW  4 Hour Trip – Nearshore on November 30, 2024
We had a wonderful time catching and learning a lot of things about fishing. The crew was informative and very helpful. We...
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FAQs about Kraken Reels LLC

Kraken Reels LLC offers the following trips to customers:
  • US $1,080 per group - 4 Hour Trip – Nearshore (4 hours)
  • US $1,800 per group - 6 Hour Trip – Offshore (6 hours)
  • US $2,400 per group - 8 Hour Trip – Offshore (8 hours)
  • US $3,000 per group - 10 Hour Trip – Offshore (10 hours)
  • US $3,600 per group - 12 Hour Trip (12 hours)
  • US $7,200 per group - 24 Hour Trip – Overnight (24 hours)

When you book a trip with Kraken Reels LLC, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • Toilet
  • Air Conditioning
  • GPS
  • Fishfinder
  • Bed
  • Flybridge
  • Live Bait Well
  • Refrigerator
  • Multimedia System
  • Ice Box
  • Radar

Trips booked with Kraken Reels LLC include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle
  • Live Bait
  • Lures
  • Catch cleaning & filleting
  • First Mate
  • Fishing License

Kraken Reels LLC offers the following types of fishing:
  • Nearshore Fishing
  • Offshore Fishing
  • Reef Fishing
  • Wreck Fishing

Kraken Reels LLC offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Light Tackle
  • Heavy Tackle
  • Bottom Fishing
  • Trolling
  • Jigging
  • Drift Fishing
  • Deep Sea Fishing

Top targeted fish species with Kraken Reels LLC include:
  • Bonito
  • Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
  • Grouper (Black)
  • Grouper (Gag)
  • Grouper (Red)
  • Sailfish
  • Snapper (Lane)
  • Snapper (Mangrove)
  • Snapper (Mutton)
  • Triggerfish (Gray)
  • Wahoo

Your operator

Kraken Reels LLC
Destin, Florida, United States
1 Fishing Report
ID & license verified
3 Customer reviews
Response time within an hour
Member since September 2024
Former Drill sergeant, combat veteran, wounded veteran, Captain Jonathan will show you what fishing in Destin is all about. Join him for a great adventure on the water!
Our Team
Bryan J.
Business associate
Randy R.
Business associate

The fish you can target

Bonito Bonito
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi) Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Grouper (Black) Black Grouper
Grouper (Gag) Gag Grouper

What the boat is like

Boat Image
Boat category
Sportfishing boats
Capacity
6 persons
Boat length
50 ft
Year built
1979
Restored in
2024
Boat manufacturer
Chris-Craft
Boat type
Sportfishing

Engine model
Cummins
Powered by
2 x 450HP
Max cruising speed
20 knots

Which types of fishing are offered

Nearshore Fishing
Offshore Fishing
Reef Fishing
Wreck Fishing

Which fishing techniques you can try

Light Tackle
Heavy Tackle
Bottom Fishing
Trolling
Jigging
Drift Fishing
Deep Sea Fishing

Which amenities are available onboard

Toilet
Air Conditioning
GPS
Fishfinder
Bed
Flybridge

What’s included in the trip price

Rods, reels & tackle
Live Bait
Lures
Catch cleaning & filleting
First Mate
Fishing License

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 included in price
Transfer from hotels or jetties in Destin to departure site is available and included in trip rates.
Child Friendly
You Keep Catch
Catch and Release Allowed

How you can pay

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:

Cash
Visa
Mastercard
American Express
When paying the remaining balance with a credit card, an additional 1% charge will apply.

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