Mighty Fine Charters
Mighty Fine Charters
Mighty Fine Charters is an exciting new addition to the Destin harbor. Owned by mother of two Lindley Staples Ward, this charter boat is the result of generations of family fishing and the desire to provide fun, affordable, family fishing trips. As the daughter of Capt. Harold Staples of the charter boat Al-Lin, Lindley is no stranger to the world of charter fishing. The boat is operated by Captain Gavin Ward.
The Mighty Fine is a 50ft. custom Glenn Young Sport Fisherman that is Coast Guard certified to carry up to 14 passengers per trip. The vessel comes equipped with a range of marine technology for both navigation and locating fish. There is plenty of room in the air-conditioned cabin as well as out on the spacious fishing deck. Other amenities on board include a microwave oven and an electric grill.
The Mighty Fine is outfitted with a clean bathroom, comfortable seating both inside and outside, and bunks down below for anyone needing to take a rest. Ice, tackle, licenses, and dead bait are all included in the price.
Your trip will start by stocking up on live bait by stopping near the shore on the way out to the fishing grounds. (When available) Using live bait is preferred by most charter boats out of Destin and tends to add to the overall fishing experience. Plus, it gives you the chance to get your 'sea-legs' working.
The fantastic crew aboard the Mighty Fine works hard to give you the perfect trip no matter if it's deep sea bottom fishing, trolling, exciting shark fishing, or an afternoon family excursion. They welcome all levels of anglers on board from the complete beginners to the advanced fishermen.
The Mighty Fine specializes in family fun and they love taking family groups, church groups, and corporate trips as well as seasoned anglers. No matter if you are a large group of 14 or a small family of 2, the crew on the Mighty Fine will give you the personal attention you deserve to ensure your trip is truly one to remember.
Mighty Fine Charters is an exciting new addition to the Destin harbor. Owned by mother of two Lindley Staples Ward, this charter boat is the result of generations of family fishing and the desire to provide fun, affordable, family fishing trips. As the daughter of Capt. Harold Staples of the charter boat Al-Lin, Lindley is no stranger to the world of charter fishing. The boat is operated by Captain Gavin Ward.
The Mighty Fine is a 50ft. custom Glenn Young Sport Fisherman that is Coast Guard certified to carry up to 14 passengers per trip. The vessel comes equipped with a range of marine technology for both navigation and locating fish. There is plenty of room in the air-conditioned cabin as well as out on the spacious fishing deck. Other amenities on board include a microwave oven and an electric grill.
The Mighty Fine is outfitted with a clean bathroom, comfortable seating both inside and outside, and bunks down below for anyone needing to take a rest. Ice, tackle, licenses, and dead bait are all included in the price.
Your trip will start by stocking up on live bait by stopping near the shore on the way out to the fishing grounds. (When available) Using live bait is preferred by most charter boats out of Destin and tends to add to the overall fishing experience. Plus, it gives you the chance to get your 'sea-legs' working.
The fantastic crew aboard the Mighty Fine works hard to give you the perfect trip no matter if it's deep sea bottom fishing, trolling, exciting shark fishing, or an afternoon family excursion. They welcome all levels of anglers on board from the complete beginners to the advanced fishermen.
The Mighty Fine specializes in family fun and they love taking family groups, church groups, and corporate trips as well as seasoned anglers. No matter if you are a large group of 14 or a small family of 2, the crew on the Mighty Fine will give you the personal attention you deserve to ensure your trip is truly one to remember.
Select date to see availability
Trip availability and prices
| Su | Mo | Tu | We | Th | Fr | Sa | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Customer reviews
Rating
Anglers' gallery (621)
What anglers say
Reviews (443)
Mandy Shelnut5.0VerifiedGreat Trip!
6 Hour Trip (PM) on August 3, 2026 • 9 adults • 1 childOur family of 9 enjoyed our time with Mighty Fine Charters. Our captain, Gavin, made every effort to keep us “on” the fish and would move to the next spot if our catch rate didn’t suit him. Crew mate Cayden did a great job of keeping us baited, the deck cleaned off, and assisting us when needed. We definitely kept him busy! We would definitely go back on this charter!
Daniel SmithRepeat angler5.0Verifiedcouldnt be happier!
8 Hour Trip on July 1, 2026 • 8 adults • 1 childWe had a group of 8 withdiffering levels of experience. Gavin put us right on the red snapper again and again. Even after getting run off by dolphins. We limited reds and also caught king mackrel and bonita. Every left the trip happy and ready to book the next. Dont hesitate to book with Mighty Fine for your next trip! You wont be dissapointed!!
JORLAN SHINKLE5.0VerifiedLots of fish for the Family
4 Hour Fishing - 12:00 PM on May 30, 2026 • 6 adults • 4 childrenWe had a great time with captain Gavin, First mate, Kayden, and Jeb. They were very informative, answered all our questions and put us on the fish. Some of our crew got a little nauseous, but we still had a great time and took home snapper, triggerfish and spanish and king mackrel.
Desiree Dillaberry5.0VerifiedFantastic 😎 Fun Family Fishing Trip
4 Hour Spring Special on April 11, 2026 • 8 adults • 1 childCaden & Cap’n Gavin were amazing. Great communication, easy booking and a reminder call the noght before. I had preared myself to be brave and put the yucky stuff on the hook but Caden was ON IT!! We had the best time catching 🎣 fish, learning how to reel and 🎏 getting to take home all the yummy fish! We brought on our own drinks & snacks an soaked up all the goodtimes and memories! Great for adults and youngin’s. 👉🏼 BOOK the trip!
Victoria Bustamante5.0VerifiedAn Incredible Birthday Fishing Trip!
5 Hour Spring Special on March 7, 2026 • 12 adults • 2 childrenWe had an amazing experience and can’t wait to book again! We planned this trip to celebrate our son’s 12th birthday with our family, and it couldn’t have been more perfect. The crew was absolutely incredible! Friendly, helpful, and made sure everyone had a great time. The fishing was great, the atmosphere was fun, and they made the whole experience memorable for our son. Highly recommend to anyone looking for a fantastic day on the water!
Michael Mcconaha5.0VerifiedWOW! WOW! WOW!
8 Hour Trip on July 10, 2026 • 13 adults • 1 childWhat a phenomenal trip! They delivered and absolutely put us on the fish. Not just quantity but quality! We caught plenty of big fish! We brought a lot of first-timers out with us and everyone enjoyed themselves. Captain and crew were top-notch! I highly recommend!
- Jay Stewart5.0Verified
My granddaughter caught all the fish😂
5 Hour Trolling Trip (PM) on May 26, 2026 • 6 adults • 2 childrenGreat day on the water eventhough the ride to the fishing grounds was quite rough as the weather wasn’t cooperative. We landed 39 keepers so we had fresh fish for the remainder of our trip. Caden was an excellent deck hand and kept everyone’s lines wet. Overall great experience!
Lee Kafcopoulos5.0VerifiedWent fishing and caught fish!
4 Hour Spring Special on March 29, 2026 • 8 adults • 4 childrenMy son and I do a lot of fishing but struggle with the catching part. The "Mighty Fine" got it done!! The team is extremely polite and made it fun. We had some rough waters and a few of the pirates got sick. They tried to help as much as possible. The weather came around and we got down to business bringing up the catch!! Great job and big thanks to the crew!
Nathan Thompson5.0VerifiedSuper solid trip
8 Hour Trip on July 15, 2026 • 10 adultsWould definitely recommend using this charter. We had a great time. Caught a lot of fish. Super cool experience would definitely recommend and will be using them in the future if we go again.
Stephen RochotteRepeat angler5.0VerifiedThis was a blast
4 Hour Spring Special on May 9, 2026 • 10 adultsThe crew was great and worked super hard to get us on fish. Super accommodating and fun to fish with. We caught 86 vermillion snapper and a couple of amberjack. Overall they were great!
Rating
Anglers' gallery (621)
What anglers say
All reviews (443)
The charter operator canceled on trip date. This is an automated posting.
The charter was amazing! We went with 12 guys on a Bachelor Trip and caught over 50+ fish on our 5 hour trip. I have to give a huge shout out to the First Mate/Deck Hand, Caden! He was moving a mile a minute the entire time. Helping us re-tie when a fish broke us off, had bait on the hooks right after the last fish was caught, etc. He really made sure we got to utilize the most time with lines in the water! 10/10 recommend these guys if you are wanting to be put on some fish in Destin! I will definitely be booking with them next time around.
Fantastic fishing charter experience. They easily accommodated our group of 13 and made everything smooth and enjoyable from the start. The captain was great, very knowledgeable and put us right on the fish. The deckhand worked incredibly hard the entire time. We kept him busy dehooking fish and rebaiting lines, and he stayed on top of it all without missing a beat. The boat and equipment were excellent, clean, comfortable, and well maintained. At the end of the trip, they filleted more than 50 fish in less than 15 minutes, which was seriously impressive. Highly recommend this crew for your next fishing trip. They know what they are doing and make sure you have a great time!
Our family of 9 enjoyed our time with Mighty Fine Charters. Our captain, Gavin, made every effort to keep us “on” the fish and would move to the next spot if our catch rate didn’t suit him. Crew mate Cayden did a great job of keeping us baited, the deck cleaned off, and assisting us when needed. We definitely kept him busy! We would definitely go back on this charter!
We had a group of 8 withdiffering levels of experience. Gavin put us right on the red snapper again and again. Even after getting run off by dolphins. We limited reds and also caught king mackrel and bonita. Every left the trip happy and ready to book the next. Dont hesitate to book with Mighty Fine for your next trip! You wont be dissapointed!!
FAQs about Mighty Fine Charters
- US $1,300 per group, additional US $130 per person after 6 guests - 4 Hour Fishing (4 hours)
- US $1,300 per group, additional US $130 per person after 6 guests - 4 Hour Fishing - 12:00 PM (4 hours)
- US $1,625 per group, additional US $163 per person after 6 guests - 5 Hour Trolling Trip (AM) (5 hours)
- US $1,625 per group, additional US $163 per person after 6 guests - 5 Hour Trolling Trip (PM) (5 hours)
- US $1,950 per group, additional US $195 per person after 6 guests - 6 Hour Trip (AM) (6 hours)
- US $1,950 per group, additional US $195 per person after 6 guests - 6 Hour Trip (PM) (6 hours)
- US $2,600 per group, additional US $230 per person after 6 guests - 8 Hour Trip (8 hours)
- US $3,250 per group, additional US $325 per person after 6 guests - 10 Hour Trip (10 hours)
- US $3,900 per group, additional US $356 per person after 6 guests - 12 Hour Trip (12 hours)
- Toilet
- Air conditioning
- GPS
- Bed Bunks in the V-berth
- Live bait well
- Ice box
- Radar
- Rods, reels & tackle
- Live bait (You can catch during the trip or buy live bait)
- Lures
- Catch cleaning & filleting
- First mate
- Fishing license
- Nearshore fishing (3 to 15 miles)
- Offshore fishing (15 to 50 miles)
- Reef fishing
- Wreck fishing
- Light tackle
- Heavy tackle
- Bottom fishing
- Trolling
- Spinning
- Jigging
- Deep sea fishing
- Amberjack
- Cobia
- Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
- Grouper (Gag)
- Grouper (Red)
- King Mackerel (Kingfish)
- Snapper (Mangrove)
- Snapper (Red)
- Snapper (Vermilion)
- Triggerfish (Gray)
- Wahoo
Your operator
Real catches by this captain
What is the boat like?
What kind of fishing will you do?
Which fishing techniques you can try
Which amenities are available onboard
How cancellations work
What the listing policies are
How you can pay
Cash
Visa
Mastercard
American ExpressWhat’s biting in Destin right now
Amberjack
Cobia
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Grouper (Gag)
Grouper (Red)
King Mackerel (Kingfish)
Snapper (Red)
Snapper (Vermilion)
Triggerfish (Gray)
WahooCompare similar fishing charters
Federally permitted4.6(440)48 ftGroup size 1 - 151 - 15+104 hour trip • 15 personsUS $1,160
4.9(192)46 ftGroup size 1 - 151 - 15
+105 hour trip • 15 personsUS $1,500
Federally permitted5.0(172)52 ftGroup size 1 - 181 - 18
+104 hour trip • 18 personsUS $1,800
Federally permitted5.0(70)53 ftGroup size 1 - 211 - 21+104 hour trip • 21 personsUS $1,760
