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Kent Peckham
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Kent Peckham

Destin, United States
Federal waters
250+ reviews
Captain Kent Peckham has been fishing his entire life and began guiding professionally in 2018. He enjoys taking people out fishing and putting smiles on their faces. Kent's main passion is catching the biggest fish around; he has once caught a 40-50-pound Black Drum! He enjoys challenges and introducing his customers to things they don't get to see every day. Captain Kent's first mate is his wife.
Bobbi P.
Bobbi P.
First mate

Charter

Rating

4.8
313 reviews
4.7
Boat & Equipment
4.9
Captain & Crew
4.7
Fishing Experience

What anglers say

93%
Good experience
99%
Friendly captain
96%
Recommend this charter
97%
Appropriate for children
97%
Satisfied with the boat
81%
Caught fish

All reviews (313)

Showing 1 – 5 of 313 reviews
  • Nicole Price
    Nicole Price
    us
    Utah, US
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified
    NEW

    First Deep Sea Fishing Trip Where We Actually Caught Fish!

    3 Hour Kids (READ DESCRIPTION) - 12:00 PM • 6 adults • 3 children

    I have 2 boys (age 12 and 15) that ahave always been interested in fishing but we have never had any luck catching fish. We decided to give it another try while visiting Destin and booked a 3 hour fishing trip with Broke Tip Charter. Captain Kent was very friendly and attentive from the moment we booked. I let him know that we were flexible in the date and he said he would reach out as our visit got closer to let me know if he thought we should adjust the day or time, based on conditions. We ended up going out at 12pm trip and immediately got a few bites on more than 1 line. We had a few fish get off the line but my boys still had fun getting to reel the line in with a fish tugging against it. Captain Kent took us to a few areas and by the end of the trip we had 2 King Mackerels and 2 Bonitas. My boys were very happy and the whole family had a fun time (even my 17 year old daughter) that just enjoyed riding on the boat and seeing some dolphins.

    Reported catch:
    Little Tunny (False Albacore)
    King Mackerel (Kingfish)
  • Leighanna Buckett
    Leighanna Buckett
    us
    Texas, US
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified

    king Mackrel!

    4 Hr Trip - 12:00 PM • 6 adults

    We had a great time fishing with Captain Kent and his wife, Bobby, today! They were both so friendly and made us feel right at home from the start. Captain Kent knew exactly where to take us, and thanks to him we landed A king mackerel and several bonita throughout the trip. Bobby was awesome to have on board and helped keep everything running smoothly. If you’re looking for a fun day on the water with good people who know how to put you on fish, I highly recommend Captain Kent and Bobby. We made some great memories and can’t wait to book another trip with them the next time we’re in Destin!

    Reported catch:
    King Mackerel (Kingfish)
    Response from Captain

    thanks, lookin forward to next time

  • Camino Staton
    Camino Staton
    us
    Virginia, US
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified

    Highly Recommended!!

    4 Hr Trip • 4 adults

    Our family thoroughly enjoyed the fishing trip. Captain Kent and the first mate were exceptionally friendly, ensuring that we had a complete experience. He diligently monitored the weather and sea conditions leading up to the day of the trip, maintaining constant communication regarding its status. During the excursion, he actively sought out promising fishing areas and enthusiastically shared in our excitement. We wholeheartedly recommend Broke Tip Charter for a personalized and experienced exploration of the Gulf during your visit to Destin.

    Reported catch:
    King Mackerel (Kingfish)
    Blackfin Tuna
  • Shannon Goodwin
    Shannon Goodwin
    us
    Indiana, US
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified

    Great people and a fantastic day on the water.

    3 Hour Kids (READ DESCRIPTION) • 6 adults • 2 children

    We booked with Broke Tip Charter for our first saltwater fishing trip, and it was incredible. Captain Kent and Bobbi made us feel welcome right away and were amazing with our kids (ages 9, 11, and 15) and our adult child. There were six of us total, and everyone had the chance to reel in a fish. We ended up catching four, and honestly, we were thrilled to catch anything at all since there’s never a guarantee with fishing. On top of that, they pointed out turtles, dolphins, and so many things we would’ve missed on our own. We left so happy and already know we’ll be back for a full‑day charter next time. We truly enjoyed the experience. Great people and a fantastic day on the water.

    Reported catch:
    Little Tunny (False Albacore)
    Amberjack
    Response from Captain

    glad yall enjoyed, and cought some good fish. looking forward to fishing with you and your family next time

  • Martin Tennes
    Martin Tennes
    us
    Illinois, US
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified

    Great time

    4 Hr Trip • 2 adults • 1 child

    First trip but won’t be the last the son and I had a great time on the 4 hour trip. Captain Kent had stories for the trip out. Caught 9 fish of 3 types. The crew took the time to explain the different baits when setting up. We will be booking more trips with this crew. The fish fillets looked great. I just dropped them off at a local restaurant to have them cooked.

    Reported catch:
    Amberjack
    King Mackerel (Kingfish)
    Response from Captain

    glad yall enjoyed, hope to do it again soon

Real catches shared by our community

  • Broke Tip Charter
    Broke Tip CharterDestin, FL
    Group of anglers displaying several mackerel on a marina dock, including a teenage angler with a fish.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    +1
    King Mackerel (Kingfish)
    Justin P.
    Justin P.
    caught a king and 3 Bonitos had a great time!
  • Broke Tip Charter
    Broke Tip CharterDestin, FL
    Young angler holding a large king mackerel aboard a center-console fishing boat offshore, with an adult companion partially visible.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    +1
    Spanish Mackerel
    Nicole P.
    Nicole P.
    I have 2 boys (age 12 and 15) that ahave always been interested in fishing but we have never had any luck catching fish. We decided to give it another try while visiting Destin and booked a 3 hour fishing trip with Broke Tip Charter. Captain Kent was very friendly and attentive from the moment we booked. I let him know that we were flexible in the date and he said he would reach out as our visit got closer to let me know if he thought we should adjust the day or time, based on conditions. We ended up going out at 12pm trip and immediately got a few bites on more than 1 line. We had a few fish get off the line but my boys still had fun getting to reel the line in with a fish tugging against it. Captain Kent took us to a few areas and by the end of the trip we had 2 King Mackerels and 2 Bonitas. My boys were very happy and the whole family had a fun time (even my 17 year old daughter) that just enjoyed riding on the boat and seeing some dolphins.
  • Broke Tip Charter
    Broke Tip CharterDestin, FL
    Multiple tuna and a larger wahoo-like fish arranged on a wooden dock beside a boat after a fishing trip.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    Little Tunny (False Albacore)
    Dylan P.
    Dylan P.
    we had bad weather conditions and kent still put us on alot of fish
  • Broke Tip Charter
    Broke Tip CharterDestin, FL
    Two adult anglers display a freshly caught mahi-mahi aboard a sportfishing boat in open ocean waters.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    +2
    Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
    Daniel T.
    Daniel T.
    I told the captain I wanted to catch mahi and tuna and thats what we did. Great trip. We caught Blackfin Tuna, Mahi Mahi, Bonito, Amberjack, and Spanish Mackerel. it was an awsome trolling trip.
  • Broke Tip Charter
    Broke Tip CharterDestin, FL
    Angler proudly displaying a large fish on a fishing charter in open waters, surrounded by fellow fishermen.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    +3
    King Mackerel (Kingfish)
    Michael B.
    Michael B.
    Capt. Kent and Bobby were fantastic hosts. they are very knowledgeable and right there to help every step of the way. Our family had a fantastic time and Capt. Kent took us to where all the fish were! Book with them and you wont be disappointed!!
  • Broke Tip Charter
    Broke Tip CharterDestin, FL
    A young angler proudly displaying a freshly caught Mackerel while standing on the deck of a fishing boat.
    Fish 1
    King Mackerel (Kingfish)
    Emily S.
    Emily S.
  • Broke Tip Charter
    Broke Tip CharterDestin, FL
    Two anglers proudly displaying their catch of Spanish Mackerel on the dock after a successful fishing trip.
    Fish 1
    King Mackerel (Kingfish)
    Daniel G.
    Daniel G.
    The crew did everything possible to make sure we were comfortable and had a good time. They took care of everything from setting the lines to cleaning the fish. They even made sure we had enough ice and had cooking recommendations for the fish we caught:
  • Broke Tip Charter
    Broke Tip CharterDestin, FL
    A family enjoying a successful fishing trip, proudly displaying their catch of King Mackerel on a boat in a coastal setting.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    King Mackerel (Kingfish)
    Michael R.
    Michael R.
    myself, my 2 small children and my father in law had a blast and the kids was wore out after catching all the fish! I highly recommend!
  • Broke Tip Charter
    Broke Tip CharterDestin, FL
    A group of anglers proudly displaying their catch of several King Mackerel aboard a fishing boat.
    Fish 1
    Little Tunny (False Albacore)
    Rebecca W.
    Rebecca W.
    This was the one of the funniest trips I have ever been on. We caught alot of fish and had and awesome time!!! They know how to put you on the the fish.
  • Broke Tip Charter
    Broke Tip CharterNiceville, FL
    A selection of freshly caught fish, likely Mackerel, stored on the deck of a fishing boat, showcasing a successful day on the water.
    Fish 1
    King Mackerel (Kingfish)
    Shauna M.
    Shauna M.
    Captain and first mate welcomed us great. Fish were everywhere and we were able to reel in a got amount. Lost a few but amazing trip.

What's biting with Broke Tip Charter 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

A variety of fish including Mahi Mahi and Snapper displayed on a blue surface, showcasing a successful fishing trip.

10 hr offshore trolling

May 20, 2026 • Destin
We started catching false albacore as soon as we started 25 miles offshore, had to relocate a couple miles east to find some clean water, the grass is thick, but we struggled through and it paid off, cought a wahoo and some mahi and decided to try some new spots in state waters for snapper ( catch and release) chumed them up and pitched bait, cought 2 10-12 pounds and popped off 3 or 4 one was a good one they are on almost every spot we checked (snapper season starts may 22) we have cought some 20-25 pounds recently. The cobalt blue water is not far off shore.
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Angler proudly displaying a large Barracuda while fishing on a charter boat in clear blue waters.

10 hr offshore trolling

May 13, 2026 • Destin
It did take a couple hrs to find some fish but made it happen.
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Angler proudly displaying a large Red Snapper while fishing offshore, showcasing a successful day on the water.

Overall report

May 3, 2026 • Destin
We've been catching a couple good king mackerel, and several false albacore and amberjacks while trolling, we have started checking out the snapper on several of the near shore reefs (catch and release) for up coming season, chum to the surface and pitch to em. We've popped off several 20-30 pounders and have seen several bigger, the weather hasn't been cooperative so haven't done much bottom fishing yet, hopefully this wind will lay down. Saw a huge school of cobia and hooked a 80-100 pounder but he popped off after an intense battle. And have cought several jack crevel at the pass.
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A young angler proudly holding a large fish on a fishing charter, showcasing a successful day on the water.

3 hr kids trip

Mar 31, 2026 • Destin
The fish are really starting to turn on with the water warning up, We have been catching alot of big amberjacks, but everything else is finally here, on this 3 hr trip we cought this nice gag grouper and popped off another. Every trip just keeps getting better, today we saw a big sailfish jump off in the distance and had a king bite us off.
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A variety of fish including Mahi Mahi and Snapper laid out on a blue deck after a successful fishing trip.

8hr a littel trolling and sight fishing

Sep 29, 2025 • Destin
We started out heading out around 20 miles and started are troll. It didn't take long to find some fish, we cought several false albacore and a good mahi and missed a few one was a big mahi we did get to see. We headed back to some shallower water so we could chum red snapper and pitch baits, it was awesome we managed to get a 18 and a 10 pound snapper and had dozens come up several looking over 20 pounds. We popped off and had several shake the hook.
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An angler proudly displaying a large Wahoo on a fishing boat in open waters, showcasing a successful deep-sea fishing trip.

8 hr offshore trolling

Sep 21, 2025 • Destin
After are customers backed out at the last minute, we decided to just go are self and stick with the plan we already had and it paid off, we cought are limit of amberjacks and turned a couple back. From their we went out about 15 miles and started are troll, it didn't take long and got a nice blackfin, then a decent mahi, and very soon after that awesome wahoo, customers sure missed an awesome day on the water. Yall come fishing the bite is just getting better as the water starts to cool for the fall.
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