Freeport Scamp Grouper Fishing Charters

Leave Destin behind and head out to the Gulf of Mexico's hottest fishing grounds! You'll enjoy some stunning scenery while you cruise towards productive honey holes. Depending on the season and what is biting, your targeted species will include Red Snapper, Triggerfish, wahoo, Amberjack, and many more. You'll troll and bottom fish to catch the bite. Standard tip for the first mate is about 20% of the total trip price and is not included in your trip price.

With an 8hr, you have time troll for (Mackerel and Mahi) and drop a live bait to the bottom (for a Snapper or Grouper).

You'll begin the trip by trolling for live bait. After, you'll cruise to the beaches, trolling the live bait looking for King Mackerel, Mahi Mahi, Bonito, Tuna, and Spanish Mackerel. This is a great relaxing form of fishing that families will really enjoy. All the fishing equipment is included, along with the license for the whole group. You only need to bring your own food and drink, which can go into the captain's cooler. Don't forget your sunscreen, shades, and a hat.

This trip is in the Gulf of Mexico. Go nearshore (nine-miles, state water) and target Florida's Red Snapper! Also on the menu: Cobia, Spanish Mackerel, King Mackerel, Mahi Mahi, Triggerfish, Pompano, and all kinds of Groupers! Florida Wildlife announces the exact season dates mid-Spring each year. The 2024 season is tentatively scheduled for June 14-July 31. Message Captain Rob with questions.

This is an offshore fishing trip, targeting: red snapper, grouper, trigger fish, mackerel

It is about to get real. The usual departure is at 7:00 a.m. but clients can slightly modify the start time. You pick the different fish species to target, and the captain will get you on it. The charter will be available to you for the whole day. As different species require different locations, the ride times will vary. You have all the fishing techniques at your disposal.

Expect to head out into the Gulf of Mexicio and fish for a variety of species. While out on the water, there's a high probability of seeing bottle nose dolphins, sea turtles, pelicans and numerous other marine life. After the trip, the captain will fillet your fish and bag them.

Trip options are 3-hour, 4-hour, and 6-hour for up to 4 adults. Up to 5 passengers may be possible if some of the people are kids.

We will depart the dock at 6am and bottom fish. This is deep sea fishing. We will travel about an hour and a half to two hours to our bottom fishing locations. We typically fish 6-8 people at a time depending on the seas, the current, and the fish we are targeting We typically catch Spanish Mackerel, Vermillion Snapper, Triggerfish, Black Snapper, White Snapper, Bonita, Red Grouper, Scamp Grouper and sometimes Wahoo. We will target what is in season.

Enjoy fishing some of Destin’s natural bottom and artificial reefs. You can choose to spend your time reeling from the non-stop bottom action or take your chances trolling for something more sporty. The Gulf of America fishery in the Destin area is truly incredible. Make sure to be mindful of the weather conditions and try to book on days that seas are predicted for 2’ or less.