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The TradeWinds is a premier and well-renowned charter boat in Destin, FL that takes anglers of all ages and skill levels fishing on the Emerald Coast. Fishing the "World’s Luckiest Fishing Village” aboard the TradeWinds is an experience you will not forget.

She is a huge 65’ Bonner-custom walkaround, with enough of space for up to 49 passengers! Even better, all guests can fish at the same time – so get ready to indulge in some friendly competition! She was fully up-hauled in 2015 and is powered by twin 375 HP John Deer engines. The TradeWinds is outfitted with Garmin electronics with literal thousands of spots, saving time while on the hunt. Our boat is wheelchair-friendly and is furnished with all necessary safety equipment, including two 30-man liferafts.

Apart from professional accessories, the TradeWinds is a comfortable and enjoyable fishing vessel. She features a well air-conditioned cabin and 2 bathrooms, which are much-needed things when you spend your day on the water.

The TradeWinds is run by Capt. Brian Howard- a Destin native, and Capt. Larry Meyer-  a talented and professional fisherman with thousands of hours of experience across several decades. They will put their knowledge and talent to work for you and will take you to the hottest spots. The deckhand(s) will assist you and work hard to make sure you have a pleasant experience. (A customary 20% tip for their effort is appreciated).

The crew specializes in bottom fishing and trolling for a variety of species, including but not limited to Red Snapper, Wahoo, Groupers, King Mackerel, Mahi Mahi, Cobia, Amberjack, and even Porbeagle, Mako, and Blue Sharks. 

Whether you are looking for a fun day with family and friends or a corporate outing, a wedding, a birthday, a bachelor party, or any other event, the TradeWinds is ready for it. 

All trips are private and come with rods, reels, tackle, bait, and license. When you return to shore, your catch will be cleaned at no additional cost.

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Think you have what it takes to land a shark? Come and find out.

We will take your group offshore with the plan to wrangle the biggest bully in the Gulf. Targeting Bull, Mako, Tiger, Sandbar, Hammerhead, and even the occasional Great White Sharks, we will tease and attract sharks to see who wins in the battle of wills. 

Customarily, shark fishing is a catch-and-release endeavor, but if a legal and harvestable shark shows up, we may just bring him home with us.

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The 'Trade Winds' fishing charter boat docked at a marina, showcasing its sleek design against a vibrant backdrop of a waterfront restaurant.

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This trip is THE best bang for your buck and the best combo between space and privacy and cost effectiveness. 

Limiting the number of passengers to 50% of normal capacity, this trip ensures an abundance of elbowroom and space on the boat, while still allowing smaller groups of passengers access to a semi-private fishing charter. 

Also, we will either mark or stringer your fish so that you're sure to take your group's catch with you. 

Gratuity is already included and fish cleaning is complementary!

6 Hour Shared-Group Charter

6 Hour Shared-Group Charter - 1:00 PM

This trip is perfect to get a beginner's taste of Gulf-fishing. You will have enough time to troll for a variety of species, including King Mackerel, Bonita, Wahoo, and many more, without breaking the bank or spending all day offshore. Time permitting, we may also bottom fish on various wrecks for a variety of snappers, groupers, and others. This trip is 4 hours long, in total, with the option to upgrade to 5+ hours.

This trip is private and will be reserved for you and your crew.

4-5 Hour Gulf Sampler Excursion - 6:00 AM

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Don't let the length of the trip fool you. You will have enough time to troll for a variety of species, including King Mackerel, and many more. Additionally we will bottom fish for a variety of snappers, groupers, and more.  Get a great feel for fishing in the Gulf without spending a whole day offshore.

This trip is private and will be reserved for you and your crew.

5-6 Hour Smash and Grab - 6:00 AM

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Welcome to snapper season! This trip is a combination of trolling and bottom fishing. Your targeted species will of course be the Red-Snapper (and other varieties of snappers) but will also include King Mackerel, Mahi Mahi, Grouper, and many many more. 

This trip is private and will be reserved for you and your crew.

6 Hour Snapper Spectacular

This trip is a great middle-ground for deep-sea fishing beginners, and those looking to fill the freezer. A 6 Hour trip will be a combination of trolling and bottom fishing. Your targeted species will be the a variety of snappers (like Vermillion, White, and Black Snappers) and groupers (like Gag, Scamp and Red Groupers), but along the way we very well might stumble across some King Mackerel, Mahi Mahi, Amberjacks, and many more. 

This trip is private and will be reserved for you and your crew.

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