My Chance Charters 

4.9
(652 reviews)
 
State licensed
 210 Harbor Boulevard, Destin, FL 32541, United States–

My Chance Charters 

Destin, FL, United States
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30 ft
6
4.9
(652 reviews)

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My Chance Charters has been fishing the waters out of Destin for over 30 years and they are excited to share their vast experience with you. The crew is very friendly and happy to assist anglers in their saltwater fishing adventure. Destin is called the 'world's luckiest fishing village' and a crew that has decades of experience in this area will give you every chance to get your dream fish.

The vessel is a stout 30' Black Watch saltwater fisher, powered by twin 225 HP Cummins engines. The boat is equipped with powerful engines so you can take full advantage of the great fishing locale that is Destin. It also has an observation tower, helping you spot that Mahi Mahi and Cobia. Comforts are not neglected though, as the boat has a full head toilet.

The experienced captain Michael King knows many fishing techniques and is very happy to help you with them; whether assisting or teaching you, you are in capable hands. This charter offers you a great variety of different fish you can catch and ways you can use to catch them. All equipment needed is provided by the charter. Penn reels are a staple, as well as special custom-built rods, everything in place so you can really get the most out of the water.

The minimum age for children is 8, with the charter providing all required vests. People new to fishing are very welcome as the captain is an excellent teacher eager to get new anglers hooked on the bite in the blue water. Live bait is fished with the customer if the weather is nice, and the price of the purchased bait is included, if weather conditions don't allow fishing for it. There is parking offered in the Marina, and additional parking available across the street at a public parking lot.

My Chance Charters has been fishing the waters out of Destin for over 30 years and they are excited to share their vast experience with you. The crew is very friendly and happy to assist anglers in their saltwater fishing adventure. Destin is called the 'world's luckiest fishing village' and a crew that has decades of experience in this area will give you every chance to get your dream fish.

The vessel is a stout 30' Black Watch saltwater fisher, powered by twin 225 HP Cummins engines. The boat is equipped with powerful engines so you can take full advantage of the great fishing locale that is Destin. It also has an observation tower, helping you spot that Mahi Mahi and Cobia. Comforts are not neglected though, as the boat has a full head toilet.

The experienced captain Michael King knows many fishing techniques and is very happy to help you with them; whether assisting or teaching you, you are in capable hands. This charter offers you a great variety of different fish you can catch and ways you can use to catch them. All equipment needed is provided by the charter. Penn reels are a staple, as well as special custom-built rods, everything in place so you can really get the most out of the water.

The minimum age for children is 8, with the charter providing all required vests. People new to fishing are very welcome as the captain is an excellent teacher eager to get new anglers hooked on the bite in the blue water. Live bait is fished with the customer if the weather is nice, and the price of the purchased bait is included, if weather conditions don't allow fishing for it. There is parking offered in the Marina, and additional parking available across the street at a public parking lot.

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3 Hour Kids Trip (AM)
Non-refundable
3 hour trip starts at 7:00 AM
Cobia
Snapper (Red)
Tarpon
Snapper (Mangrove)
+3
US $750
Entire boat: up to 6 people
3 Hour Kids Trip (PM)
Non-refundable
3 hour trip starts at 12:00 PM
Cobia
Snapper (Red)
Tarpon
Snapper (Mangrove)
+3
US $750
Entire boat: up to 6 people
4 Hour Trip
Non-refundable
4 hour trip multiple starting times (7:00 AM, 2:00 PM)
Cobia
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
King Mackerel (Kingfish)
Snapper (Red)
+3
US $1,000
Entire boat: up to 6 people
5 Hour Morning Trip
Non-refundable
5 hour trip starts at 7:00 AM
Cobia
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Tarpon
Snapper (Mangrove)
+1
US $1,250
Entire boat: up to 6 people
5 Hour Afternoon Trip
Non-refundable
5 hour trip starts at 1:30 PM
Cobia
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
King Mackerel (Kingfish)
Snapper (Red)
+6
US $1,250
Entire boat: up to 6 people
6 Hour Morning Trip
Non-refundable
6 hour trip starts at 7:00 AM
Barracuda (Great)
Cobia
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
King Mackerel (Kingfish)
+8
US $1,500
Entire boat: up to 6 people
6 Hour Afternoon Trip
Non-refundable
6 hour trip starts at 1:30 PM
Tarpon
Grouper (Black)
US $1,500
Entire boat: up to 6 people
8 Hour Fishing Trip
Non-refundable
8 hour trip starts at 7:00 AM
Cobia
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
King Mackerel (Kingfish)
Snapper (Red)
+8
US $2,000
Entire boat: up to 6 people
10 Hour Fishing Trip
Non-refundable
10 hour trip starts at 6:00 AM
Amberjack
King Mackerel (Kingfish)
Snapper (Red)
Snapper (Mangrove)
+7
US $2,500
Entire boat: up to 6 people
12 Hour Fishing Trip
Non-refundable
12 hour trip starts at 6:00 AM
Cobia
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
King Mackerel (Kingfish)
Snapper (Red)
+6
US $3,000
Entire boat: up to 6 people

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Rating

4.9
652 reviews
4.8
Boat & equipment
4.9
Captain & crew
4.9
Fishing Experience

Anglers' gallery (681)

What anglers say

97%
Great experience
97%
Family friendly
100%
Friendly captain
99%
Good boat
98%
Recommended
93%
Caught fish

Reviews (652)

  • Suren Kahouaty
    Suren Kahouaty
    us
    New York, US
    Member since 2024
    5.0
    Verified

    Amazing Trip

    6 Hour Morning Trip on June 6, 2026 • 6 adults

    ​We had a rough day on the water with some very choppy conditions, but Captain Mike was absolutely phenomenal. He did an incredible job keeping the boat as stable as possible so we could actually fish, and his experience really showed in making sure we all made it home safe and sound. ​Despite the crazy weather, Captain Mike still managed to put us right on the fish. We walked away with a great catch of red snappers and groupers! If you want a skilled, safety-conscious captain who can produce results even when the weather isn't cooperating, Captain Mike is your guy. Highly recommend!

  • Zachary Miller
    Zachary Miller
    us
    Ohio, US
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified

    Greatest fishing trip ever, for us!!!

    3 Hour Kids Trip (PM) on September 1, 2026 • 4 adults • 2 children

    We had a really great experience! The guys were amazing! The trip was successful! We, family of 4, went out for a 3 hour trip and we caught a lot of fish!! Some of us didn’t even fish the entire time. Some of the fish we had to throw back but we came home with 12!!!! They even stopped on the way back so we could watch the dolphins. Definitely would recommend this fishing charter to everyone and will definitely charter them again next time we are in town! Thanks guys for a wonderful trip!!

  • Mark Miltenberger
    Mark Miltenberger
    us
    Missouri, US
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified

    Great fishing trip!!!

    4 Hour Trip on June 22, 2026 • 4 adults • 1 child

    Captain Mike and his first mate were great and did everything to ensure we were on top of fish the entire 4hr morning trip. 1 Mahi and a bunch of snapper filleted and bagged to take with us afterwards. Captain hooked a large shark that he passed on to us to battle with until we broke the line. We had 1 youngster that probably couldn’t go for 8 hours, but I’d definitely go for 8hrs if it was just adults/teens. Will be booking with these guys if/when we get back to Destin. Thanks for a great time!!!

  • Donna Harrigan
    Donna Harrigan
    us
    Georgia, US
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified

    My Chance was perfect for our group!

    3 Hour Kids Trip (AM) on September 21, 2026 • 6 adults

    I spent some time searching for the right charter. We always stay in 30a which we love but the fishing boats in that area are too small for 6. Michael is a great captain! We had 4 teenagers with us and he worked so well with them. The 3 hour trip was just what we needed as a few of the kids had never been deep sea fishing before. Micheal is a third generation fisherman and I will definitely book with him again and take a longer trip next time! His experience on the water shows.

  • Brian Mclaughlin
    Brian Mclaughlin
    us
    Illinois, US
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified

    Captain Mike and the Hiliner were Awesome!!

    4 Hour Trip - 2:00 PM on March 31, 2026 • 5 adults • 3 children

    Captain Mike and his boat the Hiliner were awesome! We had a crew of five people, one teenager and two younger kids and wanted to get out on the water and do some fishing. It was a red flag week down in the gulf and conditions weren’t the most favorable but Captain Mike got us out and put us on fish from the first stop! It was such an awesome experience for the kids! Captain Mike, you can tell has been doing this for sometime and is very experienced as a boat captain and understands the fish and conditions of the gulf very well. He got us on fish and kept us on fish the entire trip. Highly recommend him. If he’s got an opening… Book em! Well worth it! FYI, the fish hanging on display are obviously just the ones we kept. We probably caught three times that which we tossed back, they were either just not what we were fishing for or not in season to catch… You’re gonna be busy! Lastly, the restaurant right behind Captain Mike’s boat slip per his recommendation did a hook and cook… where you bring your catch in and they do it up for you… Extremely reasonable..highly recommend.. it was phenomenal! Thanks again Capt!!

  • Jeff Edgington
    Jeff Edgington
    Repeat angler
    us
    Alabama, US
    Member since 2018
    4 trips
    5.0
    Verified

    Caught lots of fish!

    8 Hour Fishing Trip on July 18, 2026 • 5 adults

    Took my son and friends out for his birthday. Captain Micheal put took us to multiple spots and we caught lots of fish! We limited out on red snapper. Caught red grouper, amberjack, trigger fish, vermillion snapper, mangrove snapper, lane snapper. Also hooked up a 7 ft bull shark! Kids had a blast. Ya’ll go see Captain Micheal with My Chance Charters!

  • Charlie Sass
    Charlie Sass
    us
    Ohio, US
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified

    Had a blast with the family!

    4 Hour Trip - 2:00 PM on June 20, 2026 • 3 adults • 1 child

    Was a bad week for fishing all week long as the weather did not cooperate. Went out on our last day and Captain Mike put us on fish and even let my little one reel in a shark. We’re definitely going back on our next trip. First mate did a fantastic job and brought a lot of energy. He did really well with my daughter who wasn’t having it at the moment.

  • Justin Crawley
    Justin Crawley
    us
    Tennessee, US
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified

    Great Trip!

    5 Hour Afternoon Trip on July 1, 2026 • 6 adults • 2 children

    Michael and Eric took great care of us. They put us on plenty of fish and the kids caught their fair share! Would definitely go back with these guys…don’t hesitate to book with them. They are a lot of fun and were very patient with the younger ones. Very professional and courteous!

  • Andrew Ward
    Andrew Ward
    us
    Tennessee, US
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified
    New

    Great trip!

    4 Hour Trip on October 14, 2026 • 6 adults • 2 children

    Had a great trip with the kids. Captain Mike put us on the fish and everyone caught fish. All around a great trip. Very happy!

  • Cory Edwards
    Cory Edwards
    us
    Oklahoma, US
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified

    Wehad a great time!

    4 Hour Trip on September 8, 2026 • 6 adults

    Our experiabce we aweomse! We caught lots of fish and had a good time doing it. As soon as we left thr dock we started fishing for our bate and worked our eay out for bigger fish. They explained everything as we went and made it fun at thr same time. Would defenitly do it again.

FAQs about My Chance Charters

My Chance Charters offers the following trips to customers:
  • US $750 per group - 3 Hour Kids Trip (AM) (3 hours)
  • US $750 per group - 3 Hour Kids Trip (PM) (3 hours)
  • US $1,000 per group - 4 Hour Trip (4 hours)
  • US $1,000 per group - 4 Hour Trip - 2:00 PM (4 hours)
  • US $1,250 per group - 5 Hour Afternoon Trip (5 hours)
  • US $1,250 per group - 5 Hour Morning Trip (5 hours)
  • US $1,500 per group - 6 Hour Afternoon Trip (6 hours)
  • US $1,500 per group - 6 Hour Morning Trip (6 hours)
  • US $2,000 per group - 8 Hour Fishing Trip (8 hours)
  • US $2,500 per group - 10 Hour Fishing Trip (10 hours)
  • US $3,000 per group - 12 Hour Fishing Trip (12 hours)
When you book a trip with My Chance Charters, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • Toilet Full head
  • GPS
  • Fishfinder
  • Bed
  • Live bait well
  • Ice box
Trips booked with My Chance Charters include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle (Penn reels and custom-built rods)
  • Live bait (Fished during the trip if the weather permits)
  • Lures
  • Catch cleaning & filleting (Everything is included except your food and drinks)
  • First mate (15-20% is customary. Your captain helps run the boat and has help with him to keep things clean. )
  • Fishing license (Everything is covered)
My Chance Charters offers the following types of fishing:
  • Inshore fishing
  • Nearshore fishing
  • Offshore fishing (We stay within 9 miles from shore but we travel down the beaches east and west up to 40 miles. Plenty of waters to be explored!! )
  • Reef fishing
  • Wreck fishing
My Chance Charters offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Light tackle
  • Heavy tackle
  • Bottom fishing
  • Trolling
  • Spinning
  • Jigging
  • Popping
  • Deep sea fishing
Top targeted fish species with My Chance Charters include:
  • Cobia
  • Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
  • Grouper (Black)
  • Grouper (Red)
  • King Mackerel (Kingfish)
  • Snapper (Mangrove)
  • Snapper (Red)
  • Spanish Mackerel
  • Tarpon
  • Triggerfish (Gray)

Your operator

My Chance
My Chance
Destin, Florida, United States
33 Fishing Reports
ID & license verified
652 Customer reviews
Typical response within an hour
Member since January 2018
Angler's Choice
The Angler's Choice Award is given to listings that consistently deliver a high-quality service and earn great reviews from customers.
Captain Michael King has over 15 years of experience fishing the Gulf of Mexico and he's eager to share it with his customers. Well known in the marina for his openness and candor, captain King is keen on entertaining and educating his customers to the fullest extent. He comes from a family with 3 generations of fishermen in it. They've done everything from commercial long lines to chartering Gulf boats. Their vast experience in fishing has coined their unofficial family motto 'It's not a job, it's an adventure'. Come join My Chance Charters and let them show you just how exciting and wonderous fishing in the Gulf of Mexico can really be.
My Chance
My Chance
Fully verified
Angler's Choice
33
reports
652
reviews
2018
member since
~1h
response
Captain Michael King has over 15 years of experience fishing the Gulf of Mexico and he's eager to share it with his customers. Well known in the marina for his openness and candor, captain King is keen on entertaining and educating his customers to the fullest extent. He comes from a family with 3 generations of fishermen in it. They've done everything from commercial long lines to chartering Gulf boats. Their vast experience in fishing has coined their unofficial family motto 'It's not a job, it's an adventure'. Come join My Chance Charters and let them show you just how exciting and wonderous fishing in the Gulf of Mexico can really be.

The fish you can target

Cobia
Cobia
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Black Grouper
Black Grouper
Red Grouper
Red Grouper
King Mackerel (Kingfish)
King Mackerel (Kingfish)
Mangrove Snapper
Mangrove Snapper
Red Snapper
Red Snapper
Spanish Mackerel
Spanish Mackerel
Tarpon
Tarpon
Gray Triggerfish
Gray Triggerfish
Cobia
Cobia
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Black Grouper
Black Grouper
Red Grouper
Red Grouper
King Mackerel (Kingfish)
King Mackerel (Kingfish)

Real catches by this captain

  • Family group with children posing beside a large catch board of multiple fish at a sunny marina, featuring the Hiliner charter boat.
    Fish 1
    Little Tunny (False Albacore)
    Rick B.
    Rick B.
  • Family group poses beside a dockside catch board displaying multiple red snapper and other reef fish aboard the Hilliner charter boat.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    +2
    Red Snapper
    Jason M.
    Jason M.
  • Group of anglers, including children and teens, posing beside a dockside catch board displaying multiple reef fish for My Chance Charters.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    +1
    Red Snapper
    Andrew W.
    Andrew W.
    Had a great trip with the kids. Captain Mike put us on the fish and everyone caught fish. All around a great trip. Very happy!
  • Group of anglers posing beside a large catch board filled with freshly caught reef fish at a marina, with the My Chance Charters Hiliner visible behind them.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    +1
    Red Snapper
    Nikolaos F.
    Nikolaos F.
  • A family poses proudly in front of a catch board displaying a variety of Snapper after a successful fishing trip at the marina.
    Fish 1
    Red Snapper
    Chris K.
    Chris K.
    Best 8 hour trip of our 5 man crews history. Limited out on Vermillion, almost limited on Snapper, and had time for lots more! Captain Michael and First mate, Eric, were awesome!
  • Group posing beside a dockside fish display board filled with multiple catches from the Hiliner charter boat.
    Fish 1
    Red Snapper
    Donna H.
    Donna H.
    I spent some time searching for the right charter. We always stay in 30a which we love but the fishing boats in that area are too small for 6. Michael is a great captain! We had 4 teenagers with us and he worked so well with them. The 3 hour trip was just what we needed as a few of the kids had never been deep sea fishing before. Micheal is a third generation fisherman and I will definitely book with him again and take a longer trip next time! His experience on the water shows.
  • Three anglers posing in front of a catch board displaying several Red Snapper at the marina, showcasing a successful fishing trip.
    Fish 1
    Red Snapper
    Gene S.
    Gene S.
    We had a great trip. Captain and mate did a great job.
  • A group of anglers proudly posing in front of a catch board displaying a variety of fish, including snapper and mackerel, at the marina.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    Red Snapper
    Cory E.
    Cory E.
    Our experiabce we aweomse! We caught lots of fish and had a good time doing it. As soon as we left thr dock we started fishing for our bate and worked our eay out for bigger fish. They explained everything as we went and made it fun at thr same time. Would defenitly do it again.
  • A variety of Snapper laid out on ice at a dock, showcasing a successful fishing trip.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    Red Snapper
    Zachary M.
    Zachary M.
    We had a really great experience! The guys were amazing! The trip was successful! We, family of 4, went out for a 3 hour trip and we caught a lot of fish!! Some of us didn’t even fish the entire time. Some of the fish we had to throw back but we came home with 12!!!! They even stopped on the way back so we could watch the dolphins. Definitely would recommend this fishing charter to everyone and will definitely charter them again next time we are in town! Thanks guys for a wonderful trip!!
  • Family group posing beside a marina catch board displaying multiple saltwater fish, with charter boat signage and phone numbers visible.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    +2
    Red Snapper
    Anita M.
    Anita M.
    Captain Mike put us on the fish and Eric kept us baited. They were patient with our grandson and nephew really made sure we had a great adventure.

What is the boat like?

Boat image
Boat category
Sportfishing boats
Capacity
6 persons
Boat length
30 ft
Year built
1992
Restored in
2007
Boat manufacturer
Black Watch
Boat type
Sportfishing
Engine model
5.9 Cummins
Powered by
2 x 225HP

What kind of fishing will you do?

Inshore Fishing
Nearshore Fishing
Offshore Fishing
Reef Fishing
Wreck Fishing

Which fishing techniques you can try

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

Which amenities are available onboard

Toilet
Full head
GPS
Fishfinder
Bed
Live bait well
Ice box
What's included in the trip price
Rods, reels & tackle
Penn reels and custom-built rods
Live bait
Fished during the trip if the weather permits
Lures
Catch cleaning & filleting
Everything is included except your food and drinks
First mate
15-20% is customary. Your captain helps run the boat and has help with him to keep things clean.
Fishing license
Everything is covered

How cancellations work

Deposit non-refundable
If it is unsafe to travel, you may still cancel free of charge or change the date(s) of your booking.
More details

What the listing policies are

Pickup not included
Transfer to/from departure site is not included in trip rates.
Child friendly
We love taking the kids fishing! We make it easy for them and hope for the big smiles!! Typically the kids 8 and up do fine but we take all kids if the parents agree to help with little a ones. No babies or infants please!
You keep catch
Catch and release allowed
Catch and release mandatory
Only for Tarpon

How you can pay

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 3% charge will apply.

What’s biting in Destin right now

CobiaCobia
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Grouper (Black)Grouper (Black)
Grouper (Red)Grouper (Red)
King Mackerel (Kingfish)King Mackerel (Kingfish)
Snapper (Mangrove)Snapper (Mangrove)
Snapper (Red)Snapper (Red)
Spanish MackerelSpanish Mackerel
TarponTarpon
Triggerfish (Gray)Triggerfish (Gray)

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