Destin’s Ultimate Guide Service – The Soggy B 

4.6/5 (113 reviews)
 38 Miracle Strip Parkway Southwest, Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548, United States

Come fishing with Destin’s Ultimate Guide Service and you’ll discover just how they got their name! You’ll get to cast a line with locally-raised anglers who’ll make sure that your fishing trip gives you memories to last a lifetime.

The captains behind this charter work hard and have extensive knowledge of the local fishery. In addition to this, they also guarantee that by the time you finish your trip with them, you’ll be a better fisherman!

"The Soggy Bottom" is a sturdy 22’ Cape Horn center console, built to accommodate up to 6 guests. She features a T-Top for shade, as well as a safety rail that goes all around the front of the boat. It’s perfect for keeping the little ones out of harm’s way!

This vessel is powered by a 225 HP Honda engine and reaches speeds of up to 40 knots. She’s equipped with a GPS, fishfinder, and VHF radio to aid your captain in navigating the plentiful waters of the Gulf of Mexico. There’s also an ice box on board, so any refreshments you bring with you will be kept nice and cool all day long.

When it comes to what your adventure will look like, your captain specializes in family-friendly inshore and nearshore fishing charters. You can stay close to land and fish with light tackle for huge Redfish, Speckled Trout, Spanish Mackerel, and Tarpon, or head further offshore to battle larger pelagic species like Mahi Mahi, Sailfish, and Cobia.

Otherwise, you can fish the reefs, jigging for Amberjack and bottom fishing for Snappers and Groupers. The choice is yours, and your captain will be with you every step of the way to make your day is the best it can possibly be.

All the fishing gear that you’ll need for your excursion are included in your trip, and your group’s fishing license will also be covered by the charter service. All that’s left is to hop aboard The Soggy Bottom. Don’t just go fishing…Go catching!

Jordan Smith

Captain

Jordan Smith

13 years of experience
 responds within an hour

Most popular features:

 Fishing License
 Live Bait
 Pickup Included
 You Keep Catch
 Catch cleaning & filleting
 Child Friendly
 Ice Box
 Rods, reels & tackle

Trip availability and prices

Trip Date:
Days:
Group Size:
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4 Hour Trip – Bay/Gulf (PM)
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
4 Hour Trip, starts at 1:00 PM
Price for up to 4 people
US $700 
5 Hour Shark Fishing Trip
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
5 Hour Trip, starts at 6:00 AM
Price for up to 4 people
US $825 
5 Hour Trip – Bay/Gulf (AM)
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
5 Hour Trip, starts at 6:00 AM
Price for up to 4 people
US $825 
5 Hour Trip – Bay/Gulf (PM)
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
5 Hour Trip, starts at 1:00 PM
Price for up to 4 people
US $825 
6 Hour Trip – Bay/Gulf (AM)
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
6 Hour Trip, starts at 6:00 AM
Price for up to 4 people
US $990 
6 Hour Trip – Bay/Gulf (PM)
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
6 Hour Trip, starts at 12:30 PM
Price for up to 4 people
US $990 
5- hour trip (Tarpon)
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
5 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
Seasonal trip Jun 1 - Aug 31
Price for up to 3 people
US $1,000 
8 Hour Trip
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
8 Hour Trip, starts at 6:00 AM
Price for up to 4 people
US $1,320 
The Best of Both Worlds
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
8 Hour Trip, starts at 6:00 AM
Price for up to 6 people
US $1,400 
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Customer reviews

Rating summary

4.6/5
out of 5 stars from 113 reviews
Boat
4.5/5
Crew
4.8/5
Experience
4.6/5

Photos & videos by reviewers (69)

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Angler rating

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Anglers claimed

Good experience

88%

Appropriate for children

93%

Friendly captain

98%

Satisfied with the boat

94%

Recommend this charter

90%

Caught fish

73%

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Courtnay R.
Courtnay R.

Kittredge, CO

5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

Half day with Captain David

VERIFIED

4 Hour Trip – Bay/Gulf (PM) on March 31, 2021

It was an absolute blast! Captain David was super knowledgeable and worked hard to put us on fish all day. We caught grouper, trigger fish, rubies, and our son even caught a bull shark! We saw dolphins, and all kinds of birds. We highly recommend Soggy Bottom, and thank you to captain David for giving this Colorado family and experience to remember forever! We will be back for snapper season! Thank you!

It was an absolute blast! Captain David was super knowledgeable and worked hard to put us on fish all day. We caught grouper, trigger fish, rubies, and our son even caught a bull shark! We saw dolphins, and all kinds of birds. We highly recommend Soggy Bottom, and thank you to captain David for giving this Colorado family and experience to remember forever! We will be back for snapper season! Thank you!  

 Courtnay R. recommends Destin’s Ultimate Guide Service – The Soggy B
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Mike B.
Mike B.

Graham, WA

4.7/5

Experience:

4.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

Fun, educational and great company. Do very much recommend!!!

VERIFIED

5 Hour Shark Fishing Trip on June 25, 2022

The guys are great, very easy to get along with and will answer any questions. Went with Chris, very easy to learn with him and knows the area onshore and off very well. I booked 3 captains on a scout trip for the family, and these guys are definitely staying on the list for our return without a doubt. Thanks guys, see you next year!!!

The guys are great, very easy to get along with and will answer any questions. Went with Chris, very easy to learn with him and knows the area onshore and off very well. I booked 3 captains on a scout trip for the family, and these guys are definitely staying on the list for our return without a doubt. Thanks guys, see you next year!!!  

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 Mike B. recommends Destin’s Ultimate Guide Service – The Soggy B

James B.
James B.

Atlanta, GA

5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

Rough Waters but still good

VERIFIED

5 Hour Trip – Bay/Gulf (AM) on June 20, 2022

The captain took us to pass to see how rough the water was before we committed to go out.. Then we went back to get bait fish. He was fun, courteous & experienced. Caught a few fish but conditions eventually go to us . Overall, still had a good time

The captain took us to pass to see how rough the water was before we committed to go out.. Then we went back to get bait fish. He was fun, courteous & experienced. Caught a few fish but conditions eventually go to us . Overall, still had a good time  

 James B. recommends Destin’s Ultimate Guide Service – The Soggy B
Jordan Smith
Jordan Smith (The Captain)
Replied on June 21, 2022
James, I had a wonderful time with you and your family! I'm ready to go again with all of ya, SMALLER SEAS!!!! Yall have a great vacation!

Arlene G.
Arlene G.

North Little Rock, AR

4.7/5

Experience:

4.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

Half day trip with Capt David

VERIFIED

5 Hour Trip – Bay/Gulf (AM) on May 30, 2021

The trip was great despite the windy conditions. The boat is a little small for four people. Would be best for two. Had to motor quite a distance to fish and the waves were rough. Caught a lot of fish!! David knew where the fish were. Wish we had told him we just wanted to catch fish and didn't care if we had any to take home. We could have stayed in one spot and caught all day. But, that was our fault. Great guy, very nice and was a refreshing change from some grumpy captains.

The trip was great despite the windy conditions. The boat is a little small for four people. Would be best for two. Had to motor quite a distance to fish and the waves were rough. Caught a lot of fish!! David knew where the fish were. Wish we had told him we just wanted to catch fish and didn't care if we had any to take home. We could have stayed in one spot and caught all day. But, that was our fault. Great guy, very nice and was a refreshing change from some grumpy captains.  

 Arlene G. recommends Destin’s Ultimate Guide Service – The Soggy B

Liz H.
Liz H.

Winder, GA

5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

Night fishing with Captain David

VERIFIED

4 Hour Night Fishing Bay Trip on July 22, 2020

We experienced our first night fishing trip with Captain David and we had a Great time. The scenery at night is spectacular. We brought our two boys and Captain David was exceptional with them, they had a great time, we all did. If you haven't been on a night trip, you need to try it at least once, with Captain David and Soggy B. Catch of the night was red fish, trout, black snapper, and a flounder that was to small to keep....we will definitely book another trip with Soggy B...thanks Captain David for the great first experience!

We experienced our first night fishing trip with Captain David and we had a Great time. The scenery at night is spectacular. We brought our two boys and Captain David was exceptional with them, they had a great time, we all did. If you haven't been on a night trip, you need to try it at least once, with Captain David and Soggy B. Catch of the night was red fish, trout, black snapper, and a flounder that was to small to keep....we will definitely book another trip with Soggy B...thanks Captain...  

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FAQs about Destin’s Ultimate Guide Service – The Soggy B

What are the trip rates for Destin’s Ultimate Guide Service – The Soggy B?

Destin’s Ultimate Guide Service – The Soggy B offers the following trips to customers:

  • US $700 per group, additional US $100 per person after 4 guests - 4 Hour Trip – Bay/Gulf (PM) (4 hours)
  • US $825 per group, additional US $100 per person after 4 guests - 5 Hour Shark Fishing Trip (5 hours)
  • US $825 per group, additional US $100 per person after 4 guests - 5 Hour Trip – Bay/Gulf (AM) (5 hours)
  • US $825 per group, additional US $100 per person after 4 guests - 5 Hour Trip – Bay/Gulf (PM) (5 hours)
  • US $990 per group, additional US $100 per person after 4 guests - 6 Hour Trip – Bay/Gulf (AM) (6 hours)
  • US $990 per group, additional US $100 per person after 4 guests - 6 Hour Trip – Bay/Gulf (PM) (6 hours)
  • US $1,000 per group, additional US $98 per person after 3 guests - 5- hour trip (Tarpon) (5 hours)
  • US $1,320 per group, additional US $100 per person after 4 guests - 8 Hour Trip (8 hours)
  • US $1,400 per group - The Best of Both Worlds (8 hours)
Which amenities are available onboard with Destin’s Ultimate Guide Service – The Soggy B?

When you book a trip with Destin’s Ultimate Guide Service – The Soggy B, you can expect the following amenities onboard:

  • GPS Lowrance HD Hook 9
  • Fishfinder Lowrance HD Hook 9
  • Live Bait Well
  • Ice Box
What's included in the trip price with Destin’s Ultimate Guide Service – The Soggy B?

Trips booked with Destin’s Ultimate Guide Service – The Soggy B include:

  • Rods, reels & tackle
  • Live Bait
  • Lures
  • Catch cleaning & filleting
  • Fishing License
What types of fishing does Destin’s Ultimate Guide Service – The Soggy B offer?

Destin’s Ultimate Guide Service – The Soggy B offers the following types of fishing:

  • Inshore Fishing
  • Nearshore Fishing
  • Offshore Fishing
  • Reef Fishing
  • Wreck Fishing
  • Flats Fishing
  • Backcountry Fishing
What fishing techniques does Destin’s Ultimate Guide Service – The Soggy B offer?

Destin’s Ultimate Guide Service – The Soggy B offers the following fishing techniques:

  • Light Tackle
  • Heavy Tackle
  • Bottom Fishing
  • Trolling
  • Spinning
  • Jigging
  • Fly Fishing
  • Drift Fishing
  • Deep Sea Fishing
Which fish species can I catch with Destin’s Ultimate Guide Service – The Soggy B?

Top targeted fish species with Destin’s Ultimate Guide Service – The Soggy B include:

  • Amberjack
  • Cobia
  • Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
  • Flounder
  • Grouper (Gag)
  • King Mackerel (Kingfish)
  • Redfish
  • Sailfish
  • Snapper (Mangrove)
  • Snapper (Red)
  • Spotted Seatrout
  • Tarpon

Your captain

Jordan Smith

Fort Walton Beach, Florida, United States

5 Fishing Reports
369 Customer reviews
Response time within an hour
Member since March 2015

Destin's Ultimate Guide Service is a local company in Destin, Florida. It is operated by Captain JJ Botelho and Captain Adam Schroeder, who are both experts in fishing the local waters. Nothing makes their day more than taking others fishing, especially the kids, and watching their excitement when the bite happens and the fight is on!

The fish you can target

Amberjack
Amberjack
Cobia
Cobia
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Flounder
Flounder
Gag Grouper
Gag Grouper
King Mackerel (Kingfish)
King Mackerel (Kingfish)
Redfish
Redfish
Sailfish
Sailfish
Mangrove Snapper
Mangrove Snapper
Red Snapper
Red Snapper
Spotted Seatrout
Spotted Seatrout
Tarpon
Tarpon

What is the boat like?

Boat Image
Boat category
Center console boats
Capacity
6 persons
Boat length
22 ft
Year built
2004
Boat manufacturer
22' Cape Horn
Boat type
Center console

Engine model
Honda
Powered by
1 x 250HP
Max cruising speed
40 knots

What kind of fishing will you do?

Inshore Fishing

Nearshore Fishing

Offshore Fishing

Reef Fishing

Wreck Fishing

Flats Fishing

Backcountry Fishing

Which fishing techniques you can try

Light Tackle

Heavy Tackle

Bottom Fishing

Trolling

Spinning

Jigging

Fly Fishing

Drift Fishing

Deep Sea Fishing

Which amenities are available onboard

GPS

Lowrance HD Hook 9

Fishfinder

Lowrance HD Hook 9

Live Bait Well

Ice Box

What’s included in the trip price

Rods, reels & tackle

Live Bait

Lures

Catch cleaning & filleting

Fishing License

How cancellations work

Free cancellation up to 7 days prior to trip

You can cancel or modify your booking up to 7 days 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 Fort Walton Beach 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 10% deposit, pay rest to captain

When the captain confirms your trip, FishingBooker charges your credit card a 10% 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

 PayPal

 Checks

When paying the remaining balance with a credit card, an additional 4% charge will apply.

What’s biting in Fort Walton Beach right now

AmberjackAmberjack
CobiaCobia
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
FlounderFlounder
Grouper (Gag)Grouper (Gag)
King Mackerel (Kingfish)King Mackerel (Kingfish)
RedfishRedfish
SailfishSailfish
Snapper (Red)Snapper (Red)
Spotted SeatroutSpotted Seatrout
TarponTarpon