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.



Trip availability and prices

  • Private trip
    4 Hour trip โ€“ย Morning
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
    Price for up to 6 persons
    US $1,000
    Shorter trip for the kids or Beginners, Trolling and cut bait fishing
    Targeted fish
    Cobia
    Cobia
    Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
    Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
    King Mackerel (Kingfish)
    King Mackerel (Kingfish)
    Snapper (Red)
    Red Snapper
    Snapper (Mangrove)
    Mangrove Snapper
    Spanish Mackerel
    Spanish Mackerel
    Triggerfish (Gray)
    Gray Triggerfish
  • Private trip
    4 Hour Trip โ€“ย Afternoon
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 2:00 PM
    Price for up to 6 persons
    US $1,000
    Afternoon kids Or beginners Trip
    Targeted fish
    Cobia
    Cobia
    Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
    Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
    King Mackerel (Kingfish)
    King Mackerel (Kingfish)
    Snapper (Red)
    Red Snapper
    Snapper (Mangrove)
    Mangrove Snapper
    Spanish Mackerel
    Spanish Mackerel
    Triggerfish (Gray)
    Gray Triggerfish
  • Private trip
    6 Hour fishing Trip
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    6 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
    Price for up to 6 persons
    US $1,500
    Combination of bottom fishing and trolling. Great for Experienced anglers.
    Targeted fish
    Barracuda (Great)
    Great Barracuda
    Cobia
    Cobia
    Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
    Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
    King Mackerel (Kingfish)
    King Mackerel (Kingfish)
    Snapper (Red)
    Red Snapper
    Snapper (Mangrove)
    Mangrove Snapper
    Grouper (Gag)
    Gag Grouper
    Jack (Almaco)
    Almaco Jack
    Spanish Mackerel
    Spanish Mackerel
    Bonito
    Bonito
    Triggerfish (Gray)
    Gray Triggerfish
    Grouper (Scamp)
    Scamp Grouper
  • Private trip
    8 hour fishing trip
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    8 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
    Price for up to 6 persons
    US $2,000
    Plenty of time to troll and bottom fish for any species in season. Live bait amd cut bait
    Targeted fish
    Cobia
    Cobia
    Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
    Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
    King Mackerel (Kingfish)
    King Mackerel (Kingfish)
    Snapper (Red)
    Red Snapper
    Snapper (Mangrove)
    Mangrove Snapper
    Grouper (Gag)
    Gag Grouper
    Grouper (Red)
    Red Grouper
    Spanish Mackerel
    Spanish Mackerel
    Bonito
    Bonito
    Triggerfish (Gray)
    Gray Triggerfish
    Grouper (Scamp)
    Scamp Grouper
    Grunt
    Grunt
  • Private trip
    10 hour fishing trip
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    8 Hour Trip, starts at 6:00 AM
    Price for up to 6 persons
    US $2,500
    For Experience anglers looking to target red snapper , groupers , amberjacks also long distance trolling.
    Targeted fish
    Amberjack
    Amberjack
    Cobia
    Cobia
    King Mackerel (Kingfish)
    King Mackerel (Kingfish)
    Snapper (Red)
    Red Snapper
    Snapper (Mangrove)
    Mangrove Snapper
    Grouper (Gag)
    Gag Grouper
    Triggerfish (Gray)
    Gray Triggerfish
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Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.9 / 5
out of 5 stars from 478 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.8 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.9 / 5
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great day on the water in early Nov!
great day on the water in early Nov!
great day on the water in early Nov!
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Angler rating
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
96%
Friendly captain
100%
Recommend this charter
98%
Appropriate for children
97%
Satisfied with the boat
99%
Caught fish
90%
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Kara S.
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Great experience with kids

VERIFIED   NEW  4 Hour Trip โ€“ย Afternoon on October 15, 2024
Our family had a great trip with Captain Michael. We were unsure if our kids were ready for an all day adventure at sea so...
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Christian A.
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5.0 / 5
Overall

4 Hour Trip - Fish ON

VERIFIED   4 Hour trip โ€“ย Morning on July 5, 2024
We had a great trip w Captain Mike and his deckhand Eric.ย  We had a diverse age group and they were focused on two things:...
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Ronald P.
Excellent
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Excellent
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5.0 / 5
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Great trip with experienced and knowledgeable captain!

VERIFIED   6 Hour fishing Trip on June 11, 2024
I do a lot of fishing out of Louisiana, but donโ€™t know Florida at all.ย  I booked a 4 hour trip and provided the captain...
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Kimberly T.
Excellent
4.7 / 5
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Very good
4.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
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Exciting first time fishing trip!

VERIFIED   6 Hour fishing Trip on July 31, 2024
First time fishing trip for our family of three.ย  Captain Mike and Eric were great!ย  Very friendly, outgoing and helpful.ย ...
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Chris W.
Excellent
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Family Morning Trip

VERIFIED   4 Hour trip โ€“ย Morning on May 30, 2024
Had a great time doing a 4hr fishing trip with Captain Mike. Kept us informed every step of what the plan was and gave great...
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FAQs about My Chance Charters

My Chance Charters offers the following trips to customers:
  • US $1,000 per group - 4 Hour trip โ€“ย Morning (4 hours)
  • US $1,000 per group - 4 Hour Trip โ€“ย Afternoon (4 hours)
  • US $1,500 per group - 6 Hour fishing Trip (6 hours)
  • US $2,000 per group - 8 hour fishing trip (8 hours)
  • US $2,500 per group - 10 hour fishing trip (8 hours)

When you book a trip with My Chance Charters, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • Toilet Full head
  • Fighting Chair
  • GPS
  • Fishfinder
  • Bed
  • Live Bait Well
  • Outriggers
  • Ice Box
  • Radar

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
Destin, Florida, United States
30 Fishing Reports
ID & license verified
478 Customer reviews
Response time 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.

The fish you can target

Cobia Cobia
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi) Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Grouper (Black) Black Grouper
Grouper (Red) Red Grouper

What the boat is 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

Whichย types of fishing are offered

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

Whichย fishing techniques you can try

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

Whichย amenities are available onboard

Toilet
Full head
Fighting Chair
GPS
Fishfinder
Bed
Live Bait Well

Whatโ€™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

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.

Whatย the listing policiesย 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 al๏ฟผl 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
When paying the remaining balance with a credit card, an additional 3% charge will apply.

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