Charter Operator
Pelican Adventures Inc

Member since April 2016 Destin, United States
Background
Pelican Adventures is a third-generation family-owned and operated company that has been providing enjoyable fishing experiences in Destin for over thirty years. Operating a variety of boats for every taste, budget, and level of experience, these anglers exist to provide their clients with fun and productive days on the water.
Techniques
The crew uses 2 hook rigs with a 30 to 80-pound test line. On average, you can expect to catch a variety of fish such as Mingos (Vermilion Snapper), White Snapper (Red Porgy), Black Snapper (Mangrove Snapper), Triggerfish, Rockfish, etc. If you are lucky, you could catch Grouper and Jack.

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Destin, United States
Background
Pelican Adventures is a third-generation family-owned and operated company that has been providing enjoyable fishing experiences in Destin for over thirty years. Operating a variety of boats for every taste, budget, and level of experience, these anglers exist to provide their clients with fun and productive days on the water.
Techniques
The crew uses 2 hook rigs with a 30 to 80-pound test line. On average, you can expect to catch a variety of fish such as Mingos (Vermilion Snapper), White Snapper (Red Porgy), Black Snapper (Mangrove Snapper), Triggerfish, Rockfish, etc. If you are lucky, you could catch Grouper and Jack.

My Charter Listings

Trips from US $1,192
Trips from US $183

Fishing Reports

Mack Attack
Mack Attack
Sep 27, 2018 Destin
Florida waters are home to 3 species of Mackerel - King, Spanish and Cero Mackerel have all been coming in hot to the docks at Pelican Adventures on the Destin Harbor. Come fishing with us on one of our fishing boats to reel in the fun with a mackerel fight! Mackerels are plentiful along the Emerald Coast late March through November swimming the shallow surfs and along the reefs in the Gulf of Mexico. Kingfish (King Mackerel) are the biggest of the 3 species and have a minimum size limit of 24' to the fork tail, with a bag limit of 2 per person per day. Cero Mackerel is the least common of the 3, but many say the best tasting. This mackerel has no size limit or bag limit. The Spanish Mackerel, is what you generally think of when you hear "mackerel" in Florida. The Spanish has a min size limit of 12" to the fork and a bag limit of 15 fish per person per day. Join us on the water to catch a mackerel on our deep sea fishing charters ranging from private and shared trips to multi-passenger fishing trips aboard our party boat. Book online by clicking here. Check out this delicious recipe below perfect for the kingfish bite....Tight Lines! Smoked Fish Dip First, soak fish overnight in a brine solution: 1 cup salt 1 cup brown sugar 1 cup lemon juice 2 cups Ketchup 1/2 cup Worcestershire sauce 1 can beer 1 tablespoon red pepper 2 or 3lbs fish Wash and dry fish, Smoke fish over hickory chips. Once you have the fish smoked let cool and crumble the fish with your hands into a bowl and add: 8oz sour cream 1 cup Dukeโ€™s Mayo 1 large onion sauteed 4 tablespoons pickle relish Pepper to taste If you like it kicked up a little, dust the fish with Jerk Seasoning or Tony Chachereโ€™s Creole seasoning before you smoke the fish
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Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.5 / 5
out of 5 stars from 834 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.4 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.6 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.4 / 5
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Angler rating
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
86%
Friendly captain
96%
Recommend this charter
88%
Appropriate for children
84%
Satisfied with the boat
94%
Caught fish
80%
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Jason N.
Santa Rosa Beach, FL
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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6 Hour Trip on Vera Marie

VERIFIED   Party/Walk-On Fishing 6hrs 6:30AM on June 4, 2020
Took a group of 15-16 Year old boys. Captain did a great job and the crew was fantastic. Will definitely be back.
Jason N. recommends Party/Walk-On 30-65 Passenger Trip
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William H.
Jackson, MS
Excellent
4.3 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Good
3.0 / 5
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Fishing with David

VERIFIED   Shared Fishing 1PM 6hrs (Summer) on September 15, 2019
The captain and crew were fabulous, however, the water was very rough the day we went, not anyoneโ€™s fault but it does effect...
William H. recommends Pelican Adventuresโ€“Shared Fishing Trips 8-25
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Joshua H.
Spurlockville, WV
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Great place for first timers!

VERIFIED   Party/Walk-On Fishing 6hrs 7AM on April 24, 2019
Barely had to lift a finger other than cranking the rods the staff helped with everything very friendly. 20 to 30 miles from...
Joshua H. recommends Party/Walk-On 30-65 Passenger Trip
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Russell S.
Indianapolis, IN
Very good
3.7 / 5
Experience:
Very good
4.0 / 5
Boat
Good
3.0 / 5
Crew
Very good
4.0 / 5
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6 hour

VERIFIED   Shared Fishing 6:30AM 6hrs (Spring) on April 6, 2023
Good fishing and good crew
Russell S. recommends Pelican Adventuresโ€“Shared Fishing Trips 8-25
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Charles P.
Winfield, AL
Excellent
4.3 / 5
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Very good
4.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Very good
4.0 / 5
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Fishing with Pelican

VERIFIED   Party/Walk-On Fishing 6hrs 7AM on October 14, 2022
Charles P. recommends Party/Walk-On 30-65 Passenger Trip
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