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Big John of Florida Charter Boat

Languages: English
Experience: 32 years

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Charter Operator
Big John of Florida Charter Boat

Member since May 2023 Destin, United States

Background: Denis has been an Angler since he was 16 years old. He spent some of his time fishing the Atlantic Ocean off the Coast of Montauk, New York. The Shark fishing tournaments were his favorite. Denis fell in love with Destin in 2020 and was missing a boat. The Big John boat and business was for sale and the rest is history.
Techniques: Bottom Fishing and Troll Fishing the longer the trip the bigger fish.

Hey, we're Big John of Florida Charter Boat

Destin, United States

Background: Denis has been an Angler since he was 16 years old. He spent some of his time fishing the Atlantic Ocean off the Coast of Montauk, New York. The Shark fishing tournaments were his favorite. Denis fell in love with Destin in 2020 and was missing a boat. The Big John boat and business was for sale and the rest is history.
Techniques: Bottom Fishing and Troll Fishing the longer the trip the bigger fish.

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Big John of Florida Deep Sea Fishing

4.9 / 5

(202 reviews)

4.9 / 5

(202 reviews)

Angler's choice

Destin • 52 ft • 15 persons

Last booking: 7 hours ago

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Trips from US $1,600

Fishing Reports

Another fun Family Trip!

Jun 9, 2025 Destin

We had a good day catching some nice Red Snappers with this fun crew! Lets get you booked soon!

Customer reviews

Rating summary

4.9 / 5

out of 5 stars from 202 reviews

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Boat

4.9 / 5

Crew

4.9 / 5

Experience

4.9 / 5

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Angler rating

5 stars		185
4 stars		11
3 stars		2
2 stars		0
1 star		1

Anglers claimed

Good experience
	95%
Friendly captain
	97%
Recommend this charter
	96%
Appropriate for children
	91%
Satisfied with the boat
	98%
Caught fish
	97%

Appropriate for children
	91%
Satisfied with the boat
	98%
Caught fish
	97%

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Braulio D.

5.0 / 5

Experience:

5.0 / 5

Boat

5.0 / 5

Crew

5.0 / 5

Overall

Dennis and Billy were awesome

VERIFIED NEW 6 Hour Bottom and Troll Fishing on August 11, 2025

Braulio D.

5.0 / 5

Aug 11, 2025

6 Hour Bottom and Troll Fishing

They put us on the fish and we brought them in. We are not experienced fisherman and they provided clear instruction and made the experience the best! They were very friendly and knew what they were doing. Once we returned, the fish were filleted in 20 min! We had a great time and I highly recommend them!

They put us on the fish and we brought them in. We are not experienced fisherman and they provided clear instruction and...

Braulio D. recommends Big John of Florida Deep Sea Fishing

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Big John of Florida Charter Boat (The Charter Operator)

Replied on August 13, 2025

Hi Braulio, thank you so much for taking the time to write this amazing review. We enjoyed a fun time fishing 🎣 with y’all. The five star ⭐️ is always the goal on the Big John and it makes our day when that happens.

Big John of Florida Charter Boat (The Charter Operator)

Replied on August 13, 2025

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Jennifer D.

5.0 / 5

Experience:

5.0 / 5

Boat

5.0 / 5

Crew

5.0 / 5

Overall

Second Trip on Big John with Great Success!

VERIFIED NEW 6 Hour Bottom and Troll Fishing on July 21, 2025

Jennifer D.

5.0 / 5

Jul 21, 2025

6 Hour Bottom and Troll Fishing

Second Trip on Big John with Great Success!

VERIFIED NEW

Captain Reid, Dennis and Matt took great care of our group of 8. We lost track of all we caught, but we had a great day on the water! Our largest catch for the day was an 18.8 lb Red Snapper. We highly recommend the Big John for a positive and productive charter fishing experience!

Captain Reid, Dennis and Matt took great care of our group of 8. We lost track of all we caught, but we had a great day on...

Jennifer D. recommends Big John of Florida Deep Sea Fishing

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Big John of Florida Charter Boat (The Charter Operator)

Replied on July 23, 2025

Hi Jennifer and thank you so very much for this glowing review. We had so much fun with y’all again and can’t wait to see you again. We know you have many options in Destin and thank you for choosing the Big John of Florida.

Big John of Florida Charter Boat (The Charter Operator)

Replied on July 23, 2025

Charter Operator replied

Adam S.

5.0 / 5

Experience:

5.0 / 5

Boat

5.0 / 5

Crew

5.0 / 5

Overall

Memories and Magic made into a Seafood Feast!”

VERIFIED 6 Hour Bottom and Troll Fishing on October 5, 2024

Adam S.

5.0 / 5

Oct 5, 2024

6 Hour Bottom and Troll Fishing

Memories and Magic made into a Seafood Feast!”

VERIFIED

If you’re looking for an unforgettable family adventure, Big John’s Deep Sea Fishing is IT! My kids had an absolute blast, hooking fish bigger than they imagined, and even though we had to throw a few monsters back (out of season), the smiles were priceless. The first mate? Incredible. He and Denis kept the kids entertained, taught them the ropes, and made sure everyone was having a great time! And here’s the kicker: after the trip, we took our fish for the kids to weigh in for a... More

If you’re looking for an unforgettable family adventure, Big John’s Deep Sea Fishing is IT! My kids had an absolute blast,...

Adam S. recommends Big John of Florida Deep Sea Fishing

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Big John of Florida Charter Boat (The Charter Operator)

Replied on October 8, 2024

We had so much fun fishing with y’all! We thank you so much for this awesome review. The 5 ⭐️ is always our goal on the Big John and it makes our day when we get this news.

Big John of Florida Charter Boat (The Charter Operator)

Replied on October 8, 2024

We had so much fun fishing with y’all! We thank you so much for this awesome review. The 5 ⭐️ is always our goal on the Big John and it makes our day when we get this news.

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Brian R.

5.0 / 5

Experience:

5.0 / 5

Boat

5.0 / 5

Crew

5.0 / 5

Overall

Best of the best

VERIFIED 7 Hour Bottom and Troll Fish on May 30, 2025

Brian R.

5.0 / 5

May 30, 2025

7 Hour Bottom and Troll Fish

Best of the best

VERIFIED

My wife and I do 3 or 4 charters a year and Big John takes the cake! The crew was absolutely amazing at meeting my wife and I at each of our skill levels. They know their spots and we caught fish at every spot we stopped. The boat is comfortable and air conditioned inside if someone needs a break. We will 100% fish with these guys again. Book the longer tours if you can, we caught better fish the further out we went!

My wife and I do 3 or 4 charters a year and Big John takes the cake! The crew was absolutely amazing at meeting my wife and...

Brian R. recommends Big John of Florida Deep Sea Fishing

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Big John of Florida Charter Boat (The Charter Operator)

Replied on June 2, 2025

Brain, wow thank you 😊 so much for this amazing review. You guys did fantastic! The 5 star ⭐️ is always the goal and it makes our day when this happens.

Big John of Florida Charter Boat (The Charter Operator)

Replied on June 2, 2025

Brain, wow thank you 😊 so much for this amazing review. You guys did fantastic! The 5 star ⭐️ is always the goal and it makes our day when this happens.

Charter Operator replied

Michael K.

5.0 / 5

Experience:

5.0 / 5

Boat

5.0 / 5

Crew

5.0 / 5

Overall

Amazing 6 hour bottom fishing with a group of 9

VERIFIED 6 Hour Bottom and Troll Fishing on March 25, 2025

Michael K.

5.0 / 5

Mar 25, 2025

6 Hour Bottom and Troll Fishing

Amazing 6 hour bottom fishing with a group of 9

VERIFIED

Our group of 9 had an amazing 6 hour afternoon trip! Even with four 8 year old boys and a bunch of beginner fishermen, the crew put us on the fish and coached/helped throughout the whole trip. We ended keeping ~50 fish that consisted of Mingos, Triggerfish and one beautiful Red Grouper. This was such a great experience that we will be talking about for years. We will definitely be back again for another trip.

Our group of 9 had an amazing 6 hour afternoon trip! Even with four 8 year old boys and a bunch of beginner fishermen, the...

Michael K. recommends Big John of Florida Deep Sea Fishing

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Big John of Florida Charter Boat (The Charter Operator)

Replied on March 27, 2025

Hi Michael and thank you so much for your review. We had a great time fishing with y’all and hope to see you back on board soon. The 5 star ⭐️ is always our goal and it makes our day when that happens. #bigjohndeepseafishing #fishonbigjohn

Big John of Florida Charter Boat (The Charter Operator)

Replied on March 27, 2025

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Big John of Florida Charter Boat

Hey, we're Big John of Florida Charter Boat

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Big John of Florida Deep Sea Fishing

Fishing Reports

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Dennis and Billy were awesome

Dennis and Billy were awesome

Second Trip on Big John with Great Success!

Second Trip on Big John with Great Success!

Memories and Magic made into a Seafood Feast!”

Memories and Magic made into a Seafood Feast!”

Best of the best

Best of the best

Amazing 6 hour bottom fishing with a group of 9

Amazing 6 hour bottom fishing with a group of 9

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