George's High Cotton Charters
Charter operator

George's High Cotton Charters

Destin, United States
Federal waters
Angler's choice
250+ reviews
I have always loved the outdoors and fishing is something that most people can agree is a blast! I started charter fishing with my uncle on school breaks when I was a teenager then in 2001 I got my first job as a full time mate and have been in the buisness ever since. I continue to fish because it is a great feeling to take people who have never fished or don't get to go enough or just don't know how to, and catch them their first fish or biggest fish or most fish they have ever caught!
Seth L.
Seth L.
Captain

Charter

Rating

4.9
345 reviews
4.8
Boat & Equipment
5.0
Captain & Crew
4.9
Fishing Experience

What anglers say

99%
Good experience
100%
Friendly captain
99%
Recommend this charter
97%
Appropriate for children
99%
Satisfied with the boat
97%
Caught fish

All reviews (345)

Showing 15 of 345 reviews
  • Kristina Francis
    Kristina Francis
    us
    Illinois, US
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified

    so patient and understanding

    Kids trip 3hour5 adults2 children

    Let me tell you Seth is 100% the most patient tour guide. First I accidentally booked the wrong day, let him know, boom changed. Then we got there, my four girls and I….no fishing experience he taught us. I got seasick, no problem, he keeps helping my 8 and 9 year old keep catch fish. When the second round started to hit me an hour and a half into the trip, he got us off the open water and back closer to shore to take us on a little tour and head to a great trolling spot. He absolutely dealt with 2 moody teenagers, super excited little fishers and a very embarrassed retired Sailor….ships and boats are very different abd saved our trip. 10 out of 10 totally recommend!!!!!

    Reported catch:
    Red Snapper
  • Calvin Schlafke
    Calvin Schlafke
    us
    Alabama, US
    Member since 2019
    5.0
    Verified

    Best Father’s Day gift

    7 hour trip4 adults

    We had a great experience out on the water. A small storm rolled in that morning, and the captain was on top of it from the start. He gave us a heads‑up, delayed departure just a bit for safety, and kept everyone informed. Once we got going, the fun kicked in fast — catching bait first thing was a blast, and then we headed straight for the red snapper. Our group of four limited out pretty quickly, and most of the fish were solid, good‑sized keepers. After that, we moved on to filling the cooler with whatever else we could get into. We did have one unexpected moment when my father slipped, fell, and hit his head. The captain and first mate reacted immediately — no hesitation, no confusion. They checked him out, made sure he was okay, and handled the situation with real professionalism. We were very grateful for how seriously they took it. We beat the afternoon storm back to shore and tucked under cover while they cleaned all the fish for us. Overall, it was a memorable trip with a great crew who knew how to keep everyone safe and still make the day a lot of fun.

    Reported catch:
    Red Snapper
  • Joel Timms
    Joel Timms
    us
    Tennessee, US
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified

    Great afternoon in the water

    4 hour nearshore trolling2 adults

    The thing that impressed us was that he said a prayer before pulling out of the slip at the harbor. My wife and I enjoyed the afternoon fishing with Seth. We were in Destin celebrating our 42nd anniversary and catching some fish and a relaxing time on the water was great for both of us. We got a bunch of Spanish mackerel and a big 25 lb jack cravell gave me a work out. We trolled for Kings but they weren't there. He found them the next day and brought me some filets to take home because the clients didn't want them. He had live bait and lures and we caught fish on both. The boat is stable and comfortable and the gear is good. We'll be back!

    Reported catch:
    Spanish Mackerel
  • Fernando Figueiredo
    Fernando Figueiredo
    us
    New York, US
    Member since 2026
    4.7
    Verified

    Great Experience

    Kids trip 3hour5 adults1 child

    Our 10yr old is getting into fishing so he was thrilled to go out in open waters to catch anything bigger than lake panfish. Capt.Seth was great...made everyone feel at ease, answered all our questions and did all the hard work so all we had to do was drop and reel in the line. Our 10yr old loved seeing the trigger fish his big bro caught....biggest fish he's seen on a line. We all started to feel the waters movement though and Capt. Seth accommodated... turned towards shore but set up trolling lines to maybe catch more. The vermillion snappers we brought home were delicious...wish we had more than two. Overall a great experience and would do it again. Thank you Seth.

    Reported catch:
    Red Snapper
  • Christopher Price
    Christopher Price
    us
    Tennessee, US
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified

    We’ll be back

    8 hour bottom fishing trip6 adults1 child

    We booked the morning 8hr bottom fishing trip with Captain Seth and First Mate Jason. The weather was great and the crew’s expertise was immediately on display. We had a great haul of Red Grouper, Red Snapper, Vermillion Snapper, and Porgy. The crew really knows their stuff and took care to make our trip a great one. We’re dining on fresh caught Grouper tonight and will definitely be back!

    Reported catch:
    Red Snapper
    Red Grouper

Real catches shared by our community

  • High Cotton Charters
    High Cotton ChartersDestin, FL
    Great trip
    Dylan M.
    Dylan M.
  • High Cotton Charters
    High Cotton ChartersDestin, FL
    Great trip with lots of fish!
    Zach W.
    Zach W.
  • High Cotton Charters
    High Cotton ChartersDestin, FL
    Great Trip!
    Holly B.
    Holly B.
  • High Cotton Charters
    High Cotton ChartersDestin, FL
    August fishing trip
    Lance C.
    Lance C.
  • High Cotton Charters
    High Cotton ChartersDestin, FL
    all of us caught fish!
    Dan H.
    Dan H.
  • High Cotton Charters
    High Cotton ChartersDestin, FL
    Wonderful trip
    Maxwell W.
    Maxwell W.
  • High Cotton Charters
    High Cotton ChartersDestin, FL
    so patient and understanding
    Kristina F.
    Kristina F.
  • High Cotton Charters
    High Cotton ChartersDestin, FL
    Great Experience
    Fernando F.
    Fernando F.
  • High Cotton Charters
    High Cotton ChartersDestin, FL
    Nice trip! Highly recommended
    Greg T.
    Greg T.
  • High Cotton Charters
    High Cotton ChartersDestin, FL
    Solid fishing trip for my first time
    Jeremiah W.
    Jeremiah W.

What's biting with High Cotton Charters 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