Come and enjoy the beautiful Gulf of Mexico aboard the “Full Draw.” Hiliner Charters offers exciting and safe fishing trips for the whole family. You will be fishing with Captain Brantley Galloway who has been fishing since he was old enough to hold a rod. As a native of the area, he’s a USCG-certified captain and has unbeatable local knowledge of the fishing grounds.

The Full Draw is a 40’ Infinity offshore sportfishing boat, powered by two 800 HP Cummins engines. The boat comes equipped with all navigational equipment possible taking you to the hottest fishing spots. Capt. Brantley will make sure that your trip is as comfortable and productive as possible. With air conditioning in the cabin, a kitchen, toilet, and even a TV, you won’t be disappointed.

You’ll be provided with all the fishing equipment you’ll need. When you arrive, you will find a cooler on board for your drinks and food, as well as fishing licenses and tackle. After some great fishing, Capt. Brantley will be happy to clean and fillet your catch for you so you can take it home for a nice dinner.

You’ll be trolling and bottom fishing, focusing on the hard-fighting and great-tasting Cobia in the Spring. Bottom fishing can involve fishing for species such as Grouper, Snapper, Triggerfish, and Amberjack, while trolling trips could involve catching King and Spanish Mackerel, Sailfish, Mahi Mahi, and Tuna.

Destin offers a gateway to the Gulf, and if you’re thinking about a trip, look no further. Join Hiliner Charters and have a memorable fishing adventure!



Select date to see available trips and rates:

  • Private trip
    4 Hour Trip
    FREE Cancellation 1 day notice
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 1:00 PM
    US $1,200
    Afternoons only. Trolling and bottom fishing, shark fishing also available.
  • Private trip
    6 Hour Trolling & Bottom Fishing
    FREE Cancellation 1 day notice
    8 Hour Trip, starts at 5:30 AM
    US $2,400
  • Private trip
    8 Hour Trip
    FREE Cancellation 1 day notice
    8 Hour Trip, starts at 5:30 AM
    US $2,400
    Troll or bottom fish for those species who prefer to hide away from the surface. Target various Snapper and Grouper species, as well as King Mackerel, Spanish Mackerel, or Cobia, all depending on what's biting.
  • Private trip
    10 Hour Trolling/Bottom Fish
    FREE Cancellation 1 day notice
    10 Hour Trip, starts at 5:30 AM
    US $3,000
    Troll for pelagics such as King Mackerel and Spanish Mackerel and mix in some bottom fishing for Grouper, Snapper, and other deep dwellers.
  • Private trip
    12 Hour Trip
    FREE Cancellation 1 day notice
    12 Hour Trip, starts at 5:30 AM
    US $3,600
    This full-day trip allows you maximize your catch.
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FAQs about Hiliner Charters

Hiliner Charters offers the following trips to customers:
  • US $1,200 per group - 4 Hour Trip (4 hours)
  • US $2,400 per group - 6 Hour Trolling & Bottom Fishing (8 hours)
  • US $2,400 per group - 8 Hour Trip (8 hours)
  • US $3,000 per group - 10 Hour Trolling/Bottom Fish (10 hours)
  • US $3,600 per group - 12 Hour Trip (12 hours)

When you book a trip with Hiliner Charters, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • Toilet
  • Air Conditioning
  • GPS
  • Fishfinder
  • Live Bait Well
  • Kitchen
  • Multimedia System
  • Outriggers
  • Ice Box
  • Radar

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

Hiliner Charters offers the following types of fishing:
  • Nearshore Fishing
  • Offshore Fishing
  • Reef Fishing
  • Wreck Fishing

Hiliner Charters offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Light Tackle
  • Heavy Tackle
  • Bottom Fishing
  • Trolling
  • Spinning
  • Jigging
  • Drift Fishing
  • Deep Sea Fishing

Top targeted fish species with Hiliner Charters include:
  • Amberjack
  • Cobia
  • Grouper (Black)
  • Grouper (Scamp)
  • King Mackerel (Kingfish)
  • Snapper (Red)
  • Snapper (Vermilion)
  • Spanish Mackerel
  • Tuna (Blackfin)
  • Wahoo

Meet the Charter Operator

Hiliner Charters
Destin, Florida, United States
1 Fishing Report
37 Customer reviews
Member since April 2016
Capt. Brantley has been fishing since he was old enough to hold a rod – since he was 5 years old, to be exact. He's a native of the Destin area and knows the area like the back of his hand, so is sure to get you right on the fish. Whatever the customer desires, he's happy to help to make it a successful, memorable trip.

About this listing

Targeted species

Amberjack Amberjack
Cobia Cobia
Grouper (Black) Black Grouper
Grouper (Scamp) Scamp Grouper

Boat specs

Infinity (Sportfishing) originally built in 1974, and restored in 2012. Powered by 2 800HP Cummins Diesel engines, with a maximum cruising speed of 21 knots.

Length
40 ft
Capacity
6 persons

Types of fishing

Nearshore Fishing
Offshore Fishing
Reef Fishing
Wreck Fishing

Fishing techniques

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

Amenities

Toilet
Air Conditioning
GPS
Fishfinder
Live Bait Well
Kitchen

Trip includes

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

Cancellation policy

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.

Listing policies

Pickup not included
Transfer to/from departure site is not included in trip rates.
Child Friendly
You Keep Catch
Catch and Release Allowed
Disabled Accessible
Previously accommodated wheelchair guests

Payment

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
When paying the remaining balance with a credit card, an additional 3% charge will apply.

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Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.7 / 5
out of 5 stars from 37 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.5 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.8 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (48)
On of our red snappers
My bigger snapper being mounted for my office ?
My big grouper
+45
Angler rating
30
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
93%
Friendly captain
96%
Recommend this charter
95%
Appropriate for children
93%
Satisfied with the boat
89%
Caught fish
93%
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Tonya S.
Sterlington, LA
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

The BEST fishing Charter in DESTIN

VERIFIED   8 Hour Trip on June 1, 2022
Captain Brantley and first mate Josh were amazing they interacted with our family all day constantly putting us on fish instructing...
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Steven G.
Sharpsburg, Georgia
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Experience:
Very good
4.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Fantastic

VERIFIED   8 Hour Trip... on June 10, 2021
We have been on a few charter trips on smaller boats. So we decided to go up a level to see if it’s worth the money?...
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Chris T.
New Orleans, LA
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

6 hour trip Trolling and Bottom finishing.

VERIFIED   8 Hour Trip... on October 6, 2020
This was my 2nd trip out fishing on Full Draw with my son. This year we had my nephew and my son in law join us. We started...
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Michele H.
Montverde, FL
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

6 hr with Captain Brantley

VERIFIED   8 Hour Trip... on September 6, 2020
I can’t not say how appreciative I was with this boat. My wife, brother his wife and I traveled a combined 12+ hours for...
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Dan W.
Navarre, Florida
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Fishing with Brantley

VERIFIED   8 Hour Trip on August 7, 2022
Great trip.. captain Brantley and Josh were great… caught over 40 fish… would highly recommend
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