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Justin Brantley
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Justin Brantley

Destin, United States
Federal waters
25+ reviews
Captain Justin is a home grown local and native fisherman. With a lifetime of experience and 20 years operating in our charter industry, you can be sure to have a great time with him!

Charter

Rating

5.0
38 reviews
5.0
Boat & Equipment
5.0
Captain & Crew
5.0
Fishing Experience

What anglers say

100%
Recommend this charter
100%
Caught fish

All reviews (38)

Showing 1 – 5 of 38 reviews
  • Lynn Corkren
    Lynn Corkren
    us
    Alabama, US
    •
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified

    Tremendously exceeded our high expectations.

    6 Hour Trip - Spring (PM) • 6 adults

    Captain Justin asked us what we wanted. We told him we wanted to have fun catching fish. He delivered on the request. He knows how to find the “honey hole”. The 1st mate, Danny, was experienced, efficient, knowledgeable, and pleasant. We learned a lot from him. He really helped the non-experienced fishers. We will definitely book with them again. We doubled what we planned to tip because everyone claimed “this was the best charter fishing trip ever”!

    Reported catch:
    Red Snapper
    Amberjack
    Vermilion Snapper
    Response from Captain

    Thank you for this great review! we had a great time with you and your family and really appreciate you giving us the opportunity!

  • Beverly Ball
    Beverly Ball
    Repeat angler
    us
    Arkansas, US
    •
    Member since 2021
    •
    2 trips
    5.0
    Verified

    a great dat

    10 Hour Trip - Summer (AM) • 11 adults

    our Captain Justin and the ship mates Danny and Tommy were fantastic. We caught our limit of red snapper. and caught vermillion, grouper, and several other types. we had some inexperienced fishers and they were great at helping. you will not regret booking.

    Reported catch:
    Red Snapper
    Vermilion Snapper
    Red Grouper
  • Brian Prentice
    Brian Prentice
    us
    Texas, US
    •
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified

    Amazing trip

    6 Hour Trip Summer (AM) • 7 adults

    Can't say enough good things about Justin and Danny. They allowed us to fish for whatever we wanted and we did catch plenty of fish. Great duo and highly recommend them.

    Reported catch:
    Red Snapper
  • Elizabeth Davis
    Elizabeth Davis
    us
    Wiggins, MS, US
    •
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified

    Best family trip ever!!

    6 Hour Trip Summer (AM) • 9 adults • 2 children

    Me and my husband had fished on the Phoenix before and decided to bring out whole family back!! The kids and us had the best time ever, they will remember it forever!!!

    Reported catch:
    Red Snapper
  • Sparkle Vann
    Sparkle Vann
    us
    Virginia, US
    •
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified

    Best Fishing Excursion and We've been on many!

    4 hour trip - Morning • 8 adults

    Request Captain Justin Danny & Tommy as your crew :) They were friendly, knowledgeable and this was the nicest cleanest boat we've chartered.

    Reported catch:
    Vermilion Snapper
    Spanish Mackerel
    Response from Captain

    Thank you for this review and giving us the opportunity to take you and your family out! We really enjoyed it!

Real catches shared by our community

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    a great dat
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  • Charter Boat Phoenix
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    September fishing trip
    Larry M.
    Larry M.
  • Charter Boat Phoenix
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    If you want to catch fish choose this charter boat!
    Brittany K.
    Brittany K.
  • Charter Boat Phoenix
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    Best Trip Ever!!
    Chad M.
    Chad M.
  • Charter Boat Phoenix
    Charter Boat PhoenixDestin, FL
    Crushed them !!
    Keith S.
    Keith S.
  • Charter Boat Phoenix
    Charter Boat PhoenixDestin, FL
    Best Charter we have done
    Marcia S.
    Marcia S.
  • Charter Boat Phoenix
    Charter Boat PhoenixDestin, FL
    Great Trip!
    Todd H.
    Todd H.
  • Charter Boat Phoenix
    Charter Boat PhoenixDestin, FL
    Did four hour trip great family time: unforgettable
    Brooke D.
    Brooke D.

What's biting with Charter Boat Phoenix in Destin

As the crowds start to die down, there's no sign of the fishing going anywhere. The weather is still warm, so you should take advantage of this time of year, when Tuna and Sailfish come close to shore. 

Top catches for September

Fishing reports

A group of anglers proudly displaying their catch of Red Snapper and other species on a catch board at HarborWalk Marina, showcasing a successful fishing trip.

Attention!! Amberjack Season Opens May

Apr 24, 2015 • Destin
Amberjacks have to be 34 inches in order to keep them, so that means these fish weight about 35-40 lbs apiece. Some averaging 40-60 lbs. They put up a great fight as you could imagine. Amberjacks were closed all last year,and a lot of fisherman did not get to keep any, so now is your chance. Book the Charter Boat Phoenix and get in on some of this great fishing before May ends. The Capt and Crew of the PHOENIX have the knowledge and experience to put you on these big fish.
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