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.



Select date to see available trips and rates:

  • Private trip
    4 Hour Trip – Afternoon
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 2:00 PM
    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
    4 Hour trip – Morning
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
    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
    6 Hour fishing Trip
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    6 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
    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
    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
    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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FAQs about My Chance Charters

My Chance Charters offers the following trips to customers:
  • US $1,000 per group - 4 Hour Trip – Afternoon (4 hours)
  • US $1,000 per group - 4 Hour trip – Morning (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)

Meet the Charter Operator

My Chance
Destin, Florida, United States
13 Fishing Reports
ID & license verified
437 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.

About this listing

Targeted species

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

Boat specs

Black Watch (Sportfishing) originally built in 1992, and restored in 2007. Powered by 2 225HP 5.9 Cummins engines.

Length
30 ft
Capacity
6 persons

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

Fishing techniques

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

Amenities

Toilet
Full head
Fighting Chair
GPS
Fishfinder
Bed
Live Bait Well

Trip includes

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

Cancellation policy

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.

Listing policies

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

Payment

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
When paying the remaining balance with a credit card, an additional 3% charge will apply.

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Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.9 / 5
out of 5 stars from 437 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.8 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (428)
We loved Captain Mike!
We loved Captain Mike!
Awesome Experience!!!!
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Angler rating
399
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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
89%
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Hunter S.
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5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Fishing with Michael

VERIFIED   4 Hour trip – Morning on August 5, 2023
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Eddie L.
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Fishing trip in May

VERIFIED   6 Hour fishing Trip on May 22, 2023
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Alexandria G.
Excellent
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5.0 / 5
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We loved Captain Mike!

VERIFIED   NEW  4 Hour Trip – Afternoon on March 13, 2024
My husband and boys had the best time with Captain Mike! He made them feel right at home, let them do their thing and was very...
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Andrew J.
Lakeland, TN
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5.0 / 5
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8 Hour Trip

VERIFIED   8 hour fishing trip on September 22, 2023
Great time fishing Captain Michael!! We caught a variety of fish including king mackerel and Spanish mackerel while trolling....
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Mark G.
St. Peters, MO
Excellent
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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6-hr trip with Captain Mike and Thomas

VERIFIED   6 Hour fishing Trip on March 22, 2023
Highly recommend this fishing charter!! Captain Mike and Thomas the first mate were very friendly and knowledgeable. Put us...
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