Reel Chill Fishing Gulf of America 

4.9/5 (173 reviews)
 
Federally permitted
 210 Harbor Boulevard, Destin, FL 32541, United States

Reel Chill Fishing Gulf of America 

 
Federally permitted
4.9/5 (173)
 Angler's Choice
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210 Harbor Boulevard
Destin, FL, United States
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If you're after an exciting day in the Gulf of America,Reel Chill Charters has just what you need. Based out of Destin, you'll have quick access to a range of productive fishing grounds, with a dedicated crew aboard a luxury vessel tending to your every need. Come aboard and see why this village is so revered for its fishing!

Captain Troy Birchfield is a friendly and fun person to be around, and he loves families and children. He enjoys teaching newcomers different fishing techniques and seeing their delighted faces when they catch their first fish, and will stop at nothing to make sure you get what you want. Get in touch, and he can even arrange overnight excursions.

His boat is a luxurious 52' Hatteras convertible sportfishing boat. Restored in 2013, she features all modern amenities, so your comfort is ensured. She boasts a bedroom, 2 bathrooms, 2 showers, leather couches, a 46-inch TV, as well as 3 air conditioners and a full kitchen with an ice maker. You'll want for nothing when aboard, so come and live the high life.

She's also a serious sportfishing vessel, featuring a GPS, radar, VHF radio, and a fishfinder to locate the best fishing spots full of fish waiting to bite, so you won't waste a second. She boasts all the necessary safety equipment, so you've got nothing to worry about as you go after the catch of a lifetime.

Destin is known as the "sportfishing capital of the world" and you'll have access to plenty of species during your time aboard. From Groupers, Snappers and Jacks nearshore, to Wahoo, Spanish Mackerel, Blackfin Tuna, Mahi Mahi, and mighty sharks such as Mako and Hammerhead offshore, there's something for everyone.

Whatever you target, get ready for a thrilling day out, trying out a range of techniques to fill the boat. At the end of the day, The crew
will clean and fillet your catch for you to take home, so there's really nothing left for you to do but come aboard Reel Chill Charter, and settle in for an incredible fishing experience.

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Customer reviews

Rating summary

4.9/5
out of 5 stars from 173 reviews
Boat
4.9/5
Crew
4.9/5
Experience
4.9/5

Photos & videos by reviewers (205)

Great Boat & Crew
October fishing trip
October fishing trip
+202

Angler rating

165
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2
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Anglers claimed

Good experience

97%

Appropriate for children

96%

Friendly captain

99%

Satisfied with the boat

98%

Recommend this charter

97%

Caught fish

93%

Showing 1 - 5 of 173 reviews
Showing: 5 of 173 reviews
Erica Nicole
Erica Nicole
5.0
Verified
New
Best Experience of All Time!
12 HR Bottom & trolling on October 8, 20252 adults
We go on multiple charters every year and Reel Chill with Capt. Troy and deckhand Shawn has not only exceeded expectations, it is by far our best experience fishing! no Captain and crew have been more accommodating and just as eager and excited to catch fiah as Reel Chill. They went above and beyond and even worked us in for a second charter on our limited time frame. We had the absolute best time and memories that will last a life time!! Truly the best experience! Side Note: The boat is exceptionally clean, comfortable and very well equipped. Perfect for all ages and level of experience.
Reported catch:
Wahoo
Spanish Mackerel
Vermilion Snapper
Red Snapper
0
Jonas Thull
Jonas Thull
5.0
Verified
GREAT TIME!
6 hr bottom & trolling on August 21, 20253 adults2 children
Our family had an AWESOME time on the Reel Chill with Captain Troy and "Dr. Shawn"! Our 6 year old daughter fell and scrapped her knee in the parking lot on the way to the boat and when we got on the boat Shawn cleaned and bandaged her knee right away. The water was calm and the sun was out, and Captain Troy got us on Snapper right away. We couldn't keep the poles in the water, as they were biting as soon as we got our bait to the bottom. Shawn cleaned all our fish right away when we got back, and we took them to a local restaurant to eat right away for lunch. It was a GREAT experience for our whole family, and we will definitely be coming back to fish with Troy and Shawn again!
Reported catch:
Vermilion Snapper
Red Snapper
1
Lydia Nall
Lydia Nall
5.0
Verified
A Perfect Day Fishing
6 hr bottom fishing trolling on June 1, 20254 adults
We couldn’t have asked for a better day, a better captain or crew! Captain Troy, Captain Suzanne and First Mate Dakota were the best at what they do! As soon as we got some bait fish in the boat we were off to get some snapper since it was opening day. Right off the bat we were yelling fish on! We did the 6 hour trip and we were able to limit out in snapper and even brought home a red grouper. We caught several red grouper that weren’t quite big enough, but we tossed them back to do some more growing. Troy, Suzanne and Dakota are really personable and friendly. I highly recommend going with them! We plan on booking them next time we are here!
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Response from Captain
June 6, 2025
Thank you so much for your kind words. Hope to see you again on your next visit to Destin.
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Debbie Gotwalt
Debbie Gotwalt
5.0
Verified
Reel Chill was a fishing thrill
6 hr bottom & trolling on July 20, 20254 adults
Captain Troy, Ms Suzanne & First mate Jake were the best. The captain got us on meat and we were catching so many fish our forearm and hands were tired. We maxed out of vermillion snapper, got a red snapper and a grouper. As soon as our lines needed more bait Jake was there baiting the hook. Ms Suzanne helped my DIL since she was new to fishing and also took many photos. Boat was comfortable and it had AC and water mister on deck. You will not go wrong with the Reel Chill. I would use them again — Thank you for the memories-
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Reported catch:
Red Snapper
Vermilion Snapper
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Tom Audy
Tom Audy
5.0
Verified
Fantastic Fishing Trip!
7 hr bottom & trolling on October 7, 20256 adults
We had a great day on Reel Chill today! Capt Tory I was a great communicator up until the day of the trip and kept us informed about all weather considerations. We left the dock early and got into fish very quickly. First mate, Sean, was very helpful, friendly and knowledgeable. The equipment was all new and top-notch. It was a great experience for our party of five including four women and wveryone had a great time. they sent us home with a cooler full of fillets and memories to last a lifetime.
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Reported catch:
Wahoo
Red Snapper
0

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5hr pm bottom fishing & trolling
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US $1,378 
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6 hr bottom & trolling
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US $1,650 
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7 hr bottom & trolling
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US $1,925 
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8 HR – Bottom & trolling
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US $2,200 
Entire boat: up to 6 people
9 HR -bottom & trolling
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US $2,450 
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10 Hr Bottom & trolling
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US $2,750 
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11 HR–Bottom & trolling
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US $3,025 
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12 HR Bottom & trolling
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US $3,300 
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14 HR Bottom & trolling
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US $3,850 
Entire boat: up to 6 people
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Customer reviews

Rating summary

4.9/5
out of 5 stars from 173 reviews
Boat
4.9/5
Crew
4.9/5
Experience
4.9/5

Photos & videos by reviewers (205)

Great Boat & Crew
October fishing trip
October fishing trip
+202

Angler rating

165
3
2
2
0

Anglers claimed

Good experience

97%

Appropriate for children

96%

Friendly captain

99%

Satisfied with the boat

98%

Recommend this charter

97%

Caught fish

93%

Showing 1 - 5 of 173 reviews
Showing: 5 of 173 reviews
Erica Nicole
Erica Nicole
5.0
Verified
New
Best Experience of All Time!
12 HR Bottom & trolling on October 8, 20252 adults
We go on multiple charters every year and Reel Chill with Capt. Troy and deckhand Shawn has not only exceeded expectations, it is by far our best experience fishing! no Captain and crew have been more accommodating and just as eager and excited to catch fiah as Reel Chill. They went above and beyond and even worked us in for a second charter on our limited time frame. We had the absolute best time and memories that will last a life time!! Truly the best experience! Side Note: The boat is exceptionally clean, comfortable and very well equipped. Perfect for all ages and level of experience.
Reported catch:
Wahoo
Spanish Mackerel
Vermilion Snapper
Red Snapper
0
Jonas Thull
Jonas Thull
5.0
Verified
GREAT TIME!
6 hr bottom & trolling on August 21, 20253 adults2 children
Our family had an AWESOME time on the Reel Chill with Captain Troy and "Dr. Shawn"! Our 6 year old daughter fell and scrapped her knee in the parking lot on the way to the boat and when we got on the boat Shawn cleaned and bandaged her knee right away. The water was calm and the sun was out, and Captain Troy got us on Snapper right away. We couldn't keep the poles in the water, as they were biting as soon as we got our bait to the bottom. Shawn cleaned all our fish right away when we got back, and we took them to a local restaurant to eat right away for lunch. It was a GREAT experience for our whole family, and we will definitely be coming back to fish with Troy and Shawn again!
Reported catch:
Vermilion Snapper
Red Snapper
1
Lydia Nall
Lydia Nall
5.0
Verified
A Perfect Day Fishing
6 hr bottom fishing trolling on June 1, 20254 adults
We couldn’t have asked for a better day, a better captain or crew! Captain Troy, Captain Suzanne and First Mate Dakota were the best at what they do! As soon as we got some bait fish in the boat we were off to get some snapper since it was opening day. Right off the bat we were yelling fish on! We did the 6 hour trip and we were able to limit out in snapper and even brought home a red grouper. We caught several red grouper that weren’t quite big enough, but we tossed them back to do some more growing. Troy, Suzanne and Dakota are really personable and friendly. I highly recommend going with them! We plan on booking them next time we are here!
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Response from Captain
June 6, 2025
Thank you so much for your kind words. Hope to see you again on your next visit to Destin.
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Debbie Gotwalt
Debbie Gotwalt
5.0
Verified
Reel Chill was a fishing thrill
6 hr bottom & trolling on July 20, 20254 adults
Captain Troy, Ms Suzanne & First mate Jake were the best. The captain got us on meat and we were catching so many fish our forearm and hands were tired. We maxed out of vermillion snapper, got a red snapper and a grouper. As soon as our lines needed more bait Jake was there baiting the hook. Ms Suzanne helped my DIL since she was new to fishing and also took many photos. Boat was comfortable and it had AC and water mister on deck. You will not go wrong with the Reel Chill. I would use them again — Thank you for the memories-
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Reported catch:
Red Snapper
Vermilion Snapper
0
Tom Audy
Tom Audy
5.0
Verified
Fantastic Fishing Trip!
7 hr bottom & trolling on October 7, 20256 adults
We had a great day on Reel Chill today! Capt Tory I was a great communicator up until the day of the trip and kept us informed about all weather considerations. We left the dock early and got into fish very quickly. First mate, Sean, was very helpful, friendly and knowledgeable. The equipment was all new and top-notch. It was a great experience for our party of five including four women and wveryone had a great time. they sent us home with a cooler full of fillets and memories to last a lifetime.
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Reported catch:
Wahoo
Red Snapper
0

FAQs about Reel Chill Fishing Gulf of America

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What is the boat like?

Boat Image
Boat category
Sportfishing boats
Capacity
6 persons
Boat length
52 ft
Year built
1984
Restored in
2020
Boat manufacturer
Hatteras
Boat type
Sportfishing

Engine model
Volvo D-13
Powered by
2 x 700HP
Max cruising speed
28 knots
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