Destin
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Captain
Alex Short
Destin, United States
Angler's choice
100+ reviews
Capt. Alex runs trips out of Destin aboard a 26' World Cat. These waters are known for Snappers and Groupers and he will show you how to catch them, whether you're trolling or bottom fishing. With extensive knowledge of the area, he has a trick or two up his sleeve, and the only way to learn is to join him out on the water!
Charter
Rating
4.9
150 reviews
4.9
Boat & Equipment
5.0
Captain & Crew
4.9
Fishing Experience
Anglers' gallery (229)
What anglers say
96%
Good experience
100%
Friendly captain
99%
Recommend this charter
99%
Appropriate for children
100%
Satisfied with the boat
97%
Caught fish
All reviews (150)
Showing 1 – 5 of 150 reviews
Kenny Heitzig5.0VerifiedGreat Family Fishing Trip with Captain Alex!
5 Hour – Deep Sea-Nearshore Gulf • 3 adults • 2 childrenCaptain Alex was fantastic with the kids and made the whole experience fun and enjoyable for everyone. He was very knowledgeable, patient, and worked hard the entire trip trying to get us on fish. We ended up catching several fish and even a bull shark, which was definitely a highlight for the kids! You could tell he genuinely cared about making sure we had a great time on the water. Highly recommend Captain Alex for a fun family fishing charter!
Reported catch:
Response from CaptainThank you Kenny, God bless you and your family!
Preston Paben5.0Verifiedgreat fishing trip
4 Hour Trip • 1 adulti could not ask for an better experience we got to catch bait for our big fishing witch was cool in just its self them to be able to hit fish with the bait we caught and captain Alex is just a cool and down to earth person was easy to talk to and to relate to i would go on another trip with him a 1000 times over again I highly recommend him and you would not be disappointed in yr charter with captain alex he put us on some very good spots but i will say 4 hrs is not enough time i highly recommend to go on 8 hr trip just bc as soon as the fishing gets good then you have to head in but we got put on so many different fish I highly recommend LIFE 2 SHORT AS YOUR FISHING CHARTER!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Reported catch:
Response from CaptainI appreciate you and look forward to having you guys back next time!
Luke WintersRepeat angler5.0VerifiedGreat time to fish!
5 Hour – Deep Sea-Nearshore Gulf - 1:00 PM • 5 adults • 2 childrenOur family took a 5 hour deep sea fishing trip with Alex on the Life’s 2 Short charter. Alex was a great captain and family friendly! He was able to teach us a few things and was excited to see the fish we were catching! His boat was a smooth ride and we were out at sea the whole time! You’ll have a blast! We had plenty of fresh fish we caught and had cooked at a local restaurant. Best fresh fish! Our kids loved every minute on the boat! They loved the cooked fish! We will go back to Alex! Thanks Alex!
Response from CaptainI had a blast with your family and am so happy you enjoyed your fresh catch! Looking forward to our next adventure together!
Daniel Cilley5.0VerifiedLimited out!!
**Captains Choice**AM 6 Hour • 2 adultsCaptain Alex is Anna exceptional guide who's passion for fishing truly shines through. His extensive knowledge of the water, combine with his friendly demeanor, made our trip unforgettable for me and my son. Thanks to his expert navigation and keen instincts, we not only caught an impressive hall, but also enjoyed every moment on the boat. His enthusiasm and dedication insured we limited out, turning my son and eyes fishing trip into a dream come true.
Response from CaptainThanks again Dan!!
James Mikel5.0VerifiedGets It Done
5 Hour – Deep Sea-Nearshore Gulf • 2 adultsPuts you on the fish and goes the extra mile for a day of success. Would go again tomorrow if I could. Offshore the red snapper, big grouper, king macs and cobia are within 7 miles of shore. Found the ride time is less than 10% of the total fishing time reserved due to 80ft of water and stacked spots are just a few miles off the beach. A few vermillion snapper and triggers for a well rounded day. thank you.
Reported catch:
+1Response from CaptainThank you James, enjoyed having y’all and hope to see you guys next time you’re visiting the Emerald Coast!
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What's biting with Life’s 2 Short in Destin
Fishing in Destin has to cool down at some point – but not in November! Make the most of the end of the pelagic season, while bay and bottom fishing is still on fire. Fill your boat to fill the freezer for the holidays!
Top catches for November
Fishing reports
Pushing to the Limit
Dec 30, 2025 • Destin
The snapper bite is on fire right now and my guests from Nevada had a haul to take with them!
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Big Bites
Jun 17, 2025 • Destin
The Red Snapper bite is slow right now, but my clients are enjoying the quality over qyaltity. Trolling is also producing quality Kings!
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Mac Attack!!
May 19, 2025 • Destin
Kings were thick!
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75 degree water has arived
Apr 24, 2025 • Destin
The past week has been beautiful. Kings are showing up and beautiful KEEPER Trigger fish are being caught. Vermillion snapper are increasing in quality and quantity. The Gulf of America is in full bloom this spring, book your charter today!
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Spring Break ‘25
Mar 13, 2025 • Destin
The past week has been excellent fishing for nearshore and inshore trips, book a trip for your Spring Break vacation while dates are still available!
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Trolling bite and bottom fishing on fire
Sep 3, 2024 • Destin
This morning our crew had a limit of Vermillion snapper and got to catch some great fish on the troll including two nice Spanish!
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