5 Hour Trip (AM)

5 hour trip, starts at 6:00 AM
by Reel Grace Fishing Charters
Destin
5.0/5 (23 reviews)

About the trip

A 5 hour fishing charter will give your group a little extra time to spend fishing in Destin. This trip is best suited for groups or families which include beginner anglers, or mixed groups consisting of varying skill levels, but primarily amateurs. You'll experience fishing for a variety of species, as you experience the fun and adventure of fishing in the Gulf of Mexico.

Available trips

Private trip
4 Hour Trip – Family Fishing (PM)

4 hour trip,
starts at 1:00 PM

Price for 2 persons

US $1,100

Private trip
5 Hour Trip (PM)

5 hour trip,
starts at 1:00 PM

Price for 2 persons

US $1,375

Private trip
6 Hour Trip (AM)

6 hour trip,
starts at 6:00 AM

Price for 2 persons

US $1,650

Private trip
6 Hour Trip (PM)

6 hour trip,
starts at 1:00 PM

Price for 2 persons

US $1,650

About the charter captain

Cliff Atwell

Destin, Florida, United States

ID & license verified
23 Customer reviews
Response time 8 hours
Member since May 2022

I grew up helping on boats & started fishing Destin's waters at 9 years old. As I learned, I wanted to know more. By the time I was in high school I had the opportunity as a first mate & continued to gain deck & engine room experience. As any captain worth their salt will tell you, the only way to be safe, successful, & knowledgeable in the fishing industry is to work your way up from the deck. That's exactly what I did. At 18, I began driving boats using the skills & experience I developed working on deck. I logged sea time hours all over the world to earn my 100-ton Master's License in 1985. Returning to fishing in Destin, I had an upper hand over my peers since I had started at such a young age. I saw the successes of other captains & was motivated to follow in their wake. While I captained boats for others, I built my own reefs to establish my footprint for fishing in Destin. By God's grace, my wife & I were able to purchase our own boat in 2021 & we began building this business.

Our Team
Clifford A.

Clifford A.

Captain

Which fish you can target

Skipjack
Skipjack
King Mackerel (Kingfish)
King Mackerel (Kingfish)
Vermilion Snapper
Vermilion Snapper

Boat specs

Boat Image
Category
Sportfishing boats
Capacity
6 persons
Boat length
48 ft
Year built
1979
Restored in
2022
Boat manufacturer
Pacemaker
Boat type
Sportfishing

Engine model
Cummins
Powered by
2 x 450HP
Max cruising speed
17 knots

Customer reviews

Trip Reviews (8)
Charter Reviews (23)

Rating summary

5/5
out of 5 stars from 8 reviews

Photos & videos by reviewers (23)

Great family fun!
Great family fun!
Great family fun!
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Aleah D.
Aleah D.
5.0/5

5 Hour Trip (AM) on July 6, 2025

Great family fun!

VERIFIED

This is our second time aboard the Reel Grace and we have had a WONDERFUL time both times! Our 7 year old son and 5 year old daughter had the best time and love learning about the boat and the fish! Captain Cliff was more than happy to answer all the questions from our 7 year old who wants to know everything! We caught so many fish and had a blast! 10/10 highly recommended.

This is our second time aboard the Reel Grace and we have had a WONDERFUL time both times! Our 7 year old son and 5 year old daughter had the best time and love learning about the boat and the fish! Captain Cliff was more than happy to answer all the questions from our 7 year old who wants to know everything! We caught so many fish and had a blast! 10/10 highly recommended.  

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 Aleah D. recommends Reel Grace Fishing Charters

Keith C.
Keith C.

Greer, SC

5.0/5

5 Hour Trip (AM) on July 27, 2023

Great family trip with Capt. Cliff and CJ

VERIFIED

Great day of fishing! It was a pleasure to be on the water with Captain Cliff and CJ! Very knowledgeable and had us on fish the entire trip! Caught mahi, snapper, vermillion, grouper, trigger, squirrel, and ruby lips!! Due to the season we were able to keep the mahi and snapper! After CJ prepared those, we took them up to Brotula’s where they cooked them up and served us family style!! Was phenomenal!! Cliff and CJ were hospitable welcoming our family on their boat and very accommodating which...  

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 Keith C. recommends Reel Grace Fishing Charters
1 person finds this review helpful
undefined (The Captain)
Replied on July 30, 2023
Thank you so much for the review, Keith! We enjoyed taking your family out fishing, and we are so happy that everyone had the "Best trip ever"! We love to hear that! Thanks so much for going with us and for sharing your experience and photos! We appreciate it so much, and hope to have your family aboard again. Thanks and God Bless, Capt. Cliff and Nicole Atwell

Which amenities are available onboard

Toilet

We have a fully enclosed bathroom with a marine-style, electric flushing toilet.

Air Conditioning
GPS
Fishfinder
Bed
Live Bait Well

What’s included in the trip price

Rods, reels & tackle
Live Bait

We fish for live bait-Guest purchase if desired.

Lures
Catch cleaning & filleting

We do not charge extra for cleaning or filleting your catch. When you leave, your fish is all ready to cook. We only ask that you take care of your mate who works hard before your arrival and after you take home your fresh catch.

First Mate

We always have an experienced first mate available to help our guests and coach them throughout the trip. Tipping is customary, based on the level of service. 18%-25% is the average that many guests tip, for a job well done.

Fishing License

We have a blanket fishing license which covers all guests while on board. There is no need to purchase any additional license.

How cancellations work

Free cancellation up to 3 days prior to trip

You may cancel your trip free of charge up to 3 days in advance. However, since your selected date is less than 3 days away, you may only cancel if it is unsafe to travel.

What the listing policies are

Pickup not included

Transfer to/from departure site is not included in trip rates.

Child Friendly

We cater to families, and welcome kids of all ages aboard. Having a 7 year old daughter of our own, we take our friends with their kids, also her age, out fishing frequently. Whether you have a small child or a teenager, we hope you'll find our vessel com

You Keep Catch

Some species are regulated

Catch and Release Allowed

How you can pay

Pay online in full

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

No additional fees.

Book with 15% deposit, pay rest to captain

When the captain confirms your trip, FishingBooker charges your credit card a 15% 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

 PayPal

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

US $1,375

Private trip

5 Hour Trip (AM)

5 hour trip, starts at 6:00 AM

Price for group of 6 persons 

US $1,375


Trip price

US $1,375

Free cancellation before August 13.

You won' t be charged yet

Available trips