If you’re after an exciting day in the Gulf of Mexico, 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, Capt. Troy 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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  • Private trip
    Winter special 6 hr
    FREE Cancellation 14 days notice
    6 Hour Trip, starts at 8:00 AM
    Seasonal trip Jan 1 - Jan 15
    US $1,200
    Fl winter fishing trip
    Targeted fish
    King Mackerel (Kingfish)
    King Mackerel (Kingfish)
    Spanish Mackerel
    Spanish Mackerel
    Shark (Bull)
    Bull Shark
    Snapper (Vermilion)
    Vermilion Snapper
    Tigerfish
    Tigerfish
  • Private trip
    Winter 8 hr. special
    FREE Cancellation 14 days notice
    8 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
    Seasonal trip Jan 16 - Mar 1
    US $1,500
    Travel out into fed waters. And catch vermlion snapper and many other fish as well.
    Targeted fish
    Snapper (Mangrove)
    Mangrove Snapper
    Shark (Bull)
    Bull Shark
    Snapper (Vermilion)
    Vermilion Snapper
    Grouper (Scamp)
    Scamp Grouper
    Snapper (Lane)
    Lane Snapper
  • Private trip
    Spring break 8 hr. special
    FREE Cancellation 14 days notice
    8 Hour Trip, starts at 6:30 AM
    Seasonal trip Mar 1 - Apr 15
    US $2,000
    Travel out into fed waters. And catch vermlion snapper and many other fish as well.
    Targeted fish
    Snapper (Mangrove)
    Mangrove Snapper
    Shark (Bull)
    Bull Shark
    Snapper (Vermilion)
    Vermilion Snapper
    Grouper (Scamp)
    Scamp Grouper
    Snapper (Lane)
    Lane Snapper
  • Private trip
    8 hr Offshore
    FREE Cancellation 14 days notice
    8 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
    Seasonal trip Aug 24 - Jun 1
    US $2,100
    Head offshore into the deep waters of the Gulf of Mexico and get whatever you want out of these productive fishing grounds. Try bottom fishing the reefs and wrecks, and troll the open oceans, as you go after anything from Grouper and Snappers, to Mako and Flathead Sharks. Get ready to get the adrenaline pumping, as you spend 8 hours putting your angling skills and physical strength to the test.
    Targeted fish
    Snapper (Lane)
    Lane Snapper
  • Private trip
    10 Hour Trip
    FREE Cancellation 14 days notice
    10 Hour Trip, starts at 6:00 AM
    Seasonal trip Aug 24 - Jun 1
    US $2,300
    Make the most of the deep waters of the Gulf of Mexico as you head offshore in search of the biggest, strongest fish out there. Spend your day battling it out with Shark and many others, as you look for the fight of your life and a delicious fish to take back to shore. Whatever is biting, you're in for a thrilling experience, as you go fishing out of one of the world's best locations.
  • Private trip
    8 Hour Trip – high season
    FREE Cancellation 14 days notice
    8 Hour Trip, starts at 5:30 AM
    Seasonal trip Jun 1 - Aug 24
    US $2,300
    Red Snapper. Eight hours off the shore in federal and state waters. If state season is open. Your target is Red Snapper.
  • Private trip
    9 Hour Trip – high season
    FREE Cancellation 14 days notice
    9 Hour Trip, starts at 5:30 AM
    Seasonal trip Jun 1 - Aug 24
    US $2,550
    Red Snapper. Eight hours off the shore in federal and state waters. If state season is open. Your target is Red Snapper.
  • Private trip
    10 Hour Trip – high season
    FREE Cancellation 14 days notice
    10 Hour Trip, starts at 5:30 AM
    Seasonal trip Jun 1 - Aug 24
    US $2,800
    Red Snapper. Eight hours off the shore in federal and state waters. If state season is open. Your target is Red Snapper.
  • Private trip
    11 Hour Trip – high season
    FREE Cancellation 14 days notice
    11 Hour Trip, starts at 5:30 AM
    Seasonal trip Jun 1 - Aug 24
    US $3,050
    Red Snapper. Eight hours off the shore in federal and state waters. If state season is open. Your target is Red Snapper.
  • Private trip
    12 Hour Trip – high season
    FREE Cancellation 14 days notice
    12 Hour Trip, starts at 5:30 AM
    Seasonal trip Jun 1 - Aug 24
    US $3,300
    Red Snapper. Eight hours off the shore in federal and state waters. If state season is open. Your target is Red Snapper.
  • Private trip
    14 Hour Trip – high season
    FREE Cancellation 14 days notice
    14 Hour Trip, starts at 5:30 AM
    Seasonal trip Jun 1 - Aug 24
    US $3,500
    Red Snapper. Eight hours off the shore in federal and state waters. If state season is open. Your target is Red Snapper.
  • Private trip
    13 Hour Trip – high season
    FREE Cancellation 14 days notice
    13 Hour Trip, starts at 5:30 AM
    Seasonal trip Jun 1 - Aug 24
    US $3,550
    Red Snapper. Eight hours off the shore in federal and state waters. If state season is open. Your target is Red Snapper.
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FAQs about Reel Chill Charter

Reel Chill Charter offers the following trips to customers:
  • US $1,200 per group - Winter special 6 hr (6 hours)
  • US $1,500 per group - Winter 8 hr. special (8 hours)
  • US $2,000 per group - Spring break 8 hr. special (8 hours)
  • US $2,100 per group - 8 hr Offshore (8 hours)
  • US $2,300 per group - 10 Hour Trip (10 hours)
  • US $2,300 per group - 8 Hour Trip – high season (8 hours)
  • US $2,550 per group - 9 Hour Trip – high season (9 hours)
  • US $2,800 per group - 10 Hour Trip – high season (10 hours)
  • US $3,050 per group - 11 Hour Trip – high season (11 hours)
  • US $3,300 per group - 12 Hour Trip – high season (12 hours)
  • US $3,500 per group - 14 Hour Trip – high season (14 hours)
  • US $3,550 per group - 13 Hour Trip – high season (13 hours)

When you book a trip with Reel Chill Charter, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • Toilet 2
  • Air Conditioning
  • GPS
  • Fishfinder
  • Flybridge
  • Live Bait Well
  • Outriggers
  • Ice Box
  • Radar 72 miles

Trips booked with Reel Chill Charter include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle
  • Live Bait (We will stop off and catch live )
  • Lures
  • Catch cleaning & filleting
  • Drinks (We keep cold bottled watre for all pasangers)
  • First Mate
  • Fishing License

Reel Chill Charter offers the following types of fishing:
  • Nearshore Fishing
  • Offshore Fishing
  • Reef Fishing
  • Wreck Fishing

Reel Chill Charter offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Heavy Tackle
  • Bottom Fishing
  • Trolling
  • Spinning
  • Jigging
  • Deep Sea Fishing

Top targeted fish species with Reel Chill Charter include:
  • Amberjack
  • Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
  • Grouper (Gag)
  • Snapper (Red)
  • Snapper (Vermilion)
  • Spanish Mackerel
  • Tuna (Blackfin)
  • Wahoo

Meet the Captain

Troy Birchfield
Destin, Florida, United States
2 Fishing Reports
ID & license verified
104 Customer reviews
Response time within an hour
Member since October 2016
Captain Troy has been fishing since 1993 in the Crystal River and in Key West, and has moved to Destin years ago, where he started his charter business. He loves taking guest out on the water and seeing their happy faces as they reel in their catch in excitement. His crew and him love to take children out on the boat and teach them about different species and fishing techniques, and he says that children are the best learners as they take the information provided and apply it immediately.

About this listing

Targeted species

Amberjack Amberjack
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi) Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Grouper (Gag) Gag Grouper
Snapper (Red) Red Snapper

Boat specs

Hatteras (Sportfishing) originally built in 1984, and restored in 2020. Powered by 2 700HP Volvo D-13 engines, with a maximum cruising speed of 32 knots.

Length
52 ft
Capacity
6 persons

Types of fishing

Nearshore Fishing
Offshore Fishing
Reef Fishing
Wreck Fishing

Fishing techniques

Heavy Tackle
Bottom Fishing
Trolling
Spinning
Jigging
Deep Sea Fishing

Amenities

Toilet
2
Air Conditioning
GPS
Fishfinder
Flybridge
Live Bait Well

Trip includes

Rods, reels & tackle
Live Bait
We will stop off and catch live
Lures
Catch cleaning & filleting
Drinks
We keep cold bottled watre for all pasangers
First Mate
Fishing License

Cancellation policy

Free cancellation up to 14 days prior to trip

You can cancel or modify your booking up to 14 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.

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

Payment

Pay online in full

Pay online in full through FishingBooker and save on credit card fees at the dock.

No additional fees.
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 4% charge will apply.

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Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.9 / 5
out of 5 stars from 104 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (89)
Half Day with Captain Troy
5 hour with Troy and Dakota
5 hour with Troy and Dakota
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Angler rating
97
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
98%
Friendly captain
100%
Recommend this charter
96%
Appropriate for children
96%
Satisfied with the boat
99%
Caught fish
88%
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Travis D.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
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5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Fishing trip in July

VERIFIED   6 Hour Trip – Red Snapper (AM) on July 6, 2023
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Mary M. V.
Chapel Hill, TN
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Half Day with Captain Troy

VERIFIED   6 Hour Trip – Red Snapper (AM) on July 19, 2023
Captain Troy and Dakota were incredible! Their boat was very comfortable and even has AC (which was much needed at the end)....
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Bridget L.
Weatherford, TX
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

5 hour with Troy and Dakota

VERIFIED   5 Hour Trip – Red Snapper (copy) on July 18, 2023
We had such an amazing time and we had all levels of fishing experience in our group. Left at 530am and they were ready to...
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George D.
Shalimar, Florida
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Wow what a great day of fishing!

VERIFIED   5 Hour Trip – Red Snapper (copy) on July 14, 2023
Beautiful and comfortable boat, seasoned and welcoming Captain Troy. And the best deck hand ever with Dakota! We had a great...
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Cliff A.
Jacksonville, FL
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
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Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Fantastic boat and crew!

VERIFIED   6 Hour Trip – Red Snapper (AM) on July 12, 2023
We had a wonderful 6 hour red snapper trip on the outstanding Reel Chill. I’ve been on a lot of charters In many places and...
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