Captain
Alex Short

Member since October 2023 Destin, United States
Background
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!

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Destin, United States
Background
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!
Anglers Choice
103
Reviews
10
Fishing Reports
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My Charter Listing

Lifeโ€™s 2 Short

State licensed
Excellent
4.9 / 5
(103 reviews)
Angler's choice
Destin
 5 bookings in the past week.
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Trips from US $444

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.9 / 5
out of 5 stars from 103 reviews
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Boat
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (165)
Captain Alex was great!
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Angler rating
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
95%
Friendly captain
100%
Recommend this charter
98%
Appropriate for children
98%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Caught fish
96%
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Brett E.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Only Captain to call when in Destin

VERIFIED   5 Hr (PM) on January 27, 2025
My brother and I got everything from fishing to life advice. Felt like we were out there fishing with our big brother. Great...
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Greg O.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Great day on the water catching fish with the family!

VERIFIED   3/4 Day Trip on December 30, 2024
Reeled in tons of fish - kids had a blast! Captain Alex was great company, gentle in teaching the kids, and brought lots of...
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Craig P.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Alex is great

VERIFIED   5 Hour PM on July 29, 2024
Iโ€™ve been on a lot of charter trips, Alex worked hard the whole trip to bring fish over the railing.ย  He was great with...
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Chris S.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Great Time!!

VERIFIED   PM 4 Hour on May 27, 2025
Alex was very professional and knowledgeable. I highly recommend him for charter fishing. Great time. Great dude!!
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Bruce G.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Awesome Trip

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (AM) on April 9, 2025
We had a blast and Captain Alex had us on fish as soon as we put our lines in the water. Highly recommend!
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