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Taylor Waterfield
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Taylor Waterfield

Destin, United States
100+ reviews
I was born in Destin, Florida. A place that was centered around saltwater charter fishing. Some call Destin the worlds luckiest fishing village. I've been fishing this area since I was old enough to walk and I have always had a passion for this industry. I love teaching young people and beginners the ins and outs of fishing. Seeing them excited about the thing I'm so passionate about is what I love.

Charter

Rating

4.5
242 reviews
4.6
Boat & Equipment
4.6
Captain & Crew
4.5
Fishing Experience

What anglers say

84%
Good experience
94%
Friendly captain
88%
Recommend this charter
91%
Appropriate for children
94%
Satisfied with the boat
79%
Caught fish

All reviews (242)

Showing 1 – 5 of 242 reviews
  • Matt Mcquinn
    Matt Mcquinn
    us
    Indiana, US
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified

    4 hour trip

    4Hr Kids Catch and Release AM • 8 adults

    Met the boat at 5:30 am at the dock. Trolled for a little bit as before we went out to bottom fish. Caught a few Spanish Mackerel and then went out around 10 miles. Deckhands were very good and were busy keeping 6-8 poles baited and fishing at all times. Captain was not afraid to move around if we weren't catching many fish at a certain spot. Boat was nice and had a bathroom and air conditioning inside the cabin area (It was very hot that morning). Had several keepers that the crew cleaned for us and had enough to feed our large family (13) at a local restaurant (AJ's) that fried and blackened them for us. Great trip!

    Reported catch:
    Red Snapper
    Red Grouper
    Response from Captain

    thsnks Matt!

  • Zachary Norman
    Zachary Norman
    Repeat angler
    us
    Arkansas, US
    Member since 2024
    2 trips
    5.0
    Verified

    Hammered out an aweome trip!

    6 Hour Trip (AM) Value trip • 12 adults • 7 children

    Group of 12 had an awesome time on the water! Lots of action and lots of fish in the boat!! Kids had a blast and ended the day catching a big ray and a shark! We will see yall next year!

    Reported catch:
    Red Snapper
    Gray Triggerfish
    Vermilion Snapper
    Response from Captain

    Thank ya sir. looking forward to the next one.

  • David Davis
    David Davis
    us
    Tennessee, US
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified

    Great crew and experience!

    6 Hour Trip (AM) Value trip • 7 adults

    The crew was fantastic! interacted with our kids geeat and put us on the fish! This was a great trip and HIGHLY recommend this charter!!!

    Reported catch:
    Red Snapper
    Vermilion Snapper
    Gray Triggerfish
    Response from Captain

    Thanks David!

  • Dale Satterly
    Dale Satterly
    Repeat angler
    us
    Kentucky, US
    Member since 2025
    2 trips
    5.0
    Verified

    Awesome Trip!

    12 Hour Trip All Day meat trip • 8 adults

    Caught fish all day long. The captain put us on the fish all day and the crew was awesome and was super helpful. plan on coming back!

    Response from Captain

    Thanks Dale! look forward to next time.

  • Chris Nolen
    Chris Nolen
    us
    Texas, US
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified

    it was a great trip! the kids got tired of reeling in fish!

    4Hr Kids Catch and Release AM • 7 adults • 3 children

    the trip was exactly as advertised. our kids had a blast and we caught a lot of fish!

    Response from Captain

    Thanks Chris!

Real catches shared by our community

  • Twilight Fishing Charters
    Twilight Fishing ChartersDestin, FL
    Angler proudly displaying two large Red Snapper on a fishing boat, showcasing a successful deep-sea fishing trip.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    +1
    Red Snapper
    Dale S.
    Dale S.
    Caught fish all day long. The captain put us on the fish all day and the crew was awesome and was super helpful. plan on coming back!
  • Twilight Fishing Charters
    Twilight Fishing ChartersDestin, FL
    Young angler holds a large tuna at a marina, with a catch board displaying red snapper and grouper behind him and charter boat gear in the background.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    +2
    Little Tunny (False Albacore)
    Melissa F.
    Melissa F.
  • Twilight Fishing Charters
    Twilight Fishing ChartersDestin, FL
    Adult and young angler display red snapper and other reef fish in front of the Twilight charter boat catch board in Destin, Florida.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    +1
    Red Snapper
    Zachary N.
    Zachary N.
    Group of 12 had an awesome time on the water! Lots of action and lots of fish in the boat!! Kids had a blast and ended the day catching a big ray and a shark! We will see yall next year!
  • Twilight Fishing Charters
    Twilight Fishing ChartersDestin, FL
    An angler proudly displaying a large Red Snapper while fishing offshore, showcasing a sunny day on the water.
    Fish 1
    Red Snapper
    Johnsye M.
    Johnsye M.
    Good trip .
  • Twilight Fishing Charters
    Twilight Fishing ChartersDestin, FL
    A group of anglers proudly posing in front of a catch board displaying a variety of Red Snapper after a successful fishing trip.
    Fish 1
    Red Snapper
    Brennen S.
    Brennen S.
    We had an incredible time. The crew did a fantastic job setting up rigs for varying ages (12 years old up to 55 years old). We all caught so many fish and everyone had a great time. The first mate, Ian, was great with taking the fish off hooks for everyone and keeping us loaded up with fresh bait. Captian Taylor was great about moving us to different spots to keep the fish biting! Worth every penny!!
  • Twilight Fishing Charters
    Twilight Fishing ChartersDestin, FL
    Dockside catch board displaying multiple red snapper and a large tuna beside a fishing charter boat.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    +1
    Red Snapper
    Douglas C.
    Douglas C.
    Best of the 4-5 charters we have done in gulf area. Ian, first mate, was great with our group, keeping us baited and helping us get lots of fish in. Patient with the whole group even when we snagged ourselves up. Captain Taylor moved us around a bunch to make sure we got over the right spots. If we stopped and our first bites weren’t right, we moved along quickly which resulted in a great haul of good sized fish.
  • Twilight Fishing Charters
    Twilight Fishing ChartersDestin, FL
    A shark is seen swimming near the boat during a deep-sea fishing trip, showcasing the excitement of fishing in open waters.
    Kyle L.
    Kyle L.
    Goal was to catch a shark goal was completed!
  • Twilight Fishing Charters
    Twilight Fishing ChartersDestin, FL
    Multiple red snapper displayed on a dockside catch board beneath the Hound Dog Fishing Charters sign, with charter boats visible in the marina.
    Fish 1
    Red Snapper
    Tim G.
    Tim G.
    Had rough seas which made it difficult for those without sea legs. First both Captain and Mate did a good job of going through safety and boat items. Once out, seas were rough but skipper found a good path to minimize impact. After doing some bait fishing, which was fun in itself, we found a few good spots to get red snapper. Ian the first mate did a great job organizing the tackle, rods and bait among the 4-5 people fishing at the same time. He kept everyone safely engaged in the rough seas. Among us we caught 10 good sized Red Snapper. Back on shore, First Mate did a great job getting everything cleaned up and ready to take away for an evening fish meal. It was a great time.
  • Twilight Fishing Charters
    Twilight Fishing ChartersDestin, FL
    Family group posing beside a catch board displaying multiple red snapper at a marina, with the Hound Dog fishing charter boat in the background.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    Red Snapper
    Matt M.
    Matt M.
    Captain Waterfield and crew were amazing! I told them the trip I wanted, and boy did he deliver. Kept us on the fish all day, and his crew were so helpful with my three children. I would highly recommend this company and would definitely book again.
  • Twilight Fishing Charters
    Twilight Fishing ChartersDestin, FL
    A young angler proudly displaying two Black Sea Bass while fishing on a charter boat in open waters.
    Fish 1
    Gray Triggerfish
    Phillip N.
    Phillip N.
    Captain and First Mate were amazing. We got in the fish and killed it! Highly recommend Hound Dog Charters, Captain Taylor and Ivan, will definitely be coming back for another trip out.

What's biting with Twilight Fishing Charters 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

Group of anglers proudly posing with their catch of Red Snapper displayed on a board at the dock after a successful fishing trip.

Snappers are chewing

Jun 4, 2024 • Destin
Red snapper bite has been hot
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Angler proudly displaying two large fish while fishing on a boat, showcasing a successful day on the water.

Grey triggerfish open up March 1st

Feb 28, 2022 • Destin
Grey triggerfish open back up for harvest on march 1. The trigger fish and vermillion snapper have been biting great along with red snapper and some other jack species. We have been theowing piles of triggers back the last month and are looking to bring some to the dock. Weather is good, calm most days and still pretty cool in the mornings. Great time of year to get on the water!
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A display of freshly caught Red Snapper arranged on a catch board at a dock, showcasing a successful fishing trip.

Snapper season starts tomorrow

Jun 9, 2019 • Destin
Red snapper kick off tomorrow. Fishing has been awesome. Book you’re trip today!
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A collection of six Speckled Trout neatly arranged on a cooler, showcasing a successful fishing trip.

The trout bite is on fire!

May 28, 2017 • Destin
Fun afternoon fishing trip with a couple of old college friends. We fished a couple of Capt Matt's favorite spots and found some nice speckled trout! This crew will be back in July with their families. We can't wait to create more memories and send them home with some more fish for their freezer!
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Two young anglers posing in front of a catch board displaying several Red Snapper after a successful fishing trip.

The bite in the gulf has been great this

Jul 1, 2016 • Destin
We had a blast catching fish in the rain! These kids are impressive. Book through FishingBooker to reserve your families fishing adventure
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A family group poses in front of a catch board displaying several Snapper and Mackerel at a marina, highlighting a successful fishing trip.

Quick Snapper Trip

Jun 19, 2016 • Destin
Quick limit this morning. The snapper bite was on today! We love getting kids hooked on fishing.
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