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Dave Heath
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Dave Heath

Niceville, United States
Federal waters
Angler's choice
100+ reviews
Always loved to fish, started as a deck hand when I was young, became tournament angler and TV host. Traveled all across the United States as a freshwater tournament angler, sport fished the Pacific Ocean out of Sand Diego and Hawaii, the Atlantic out of North Carolina. Spent 24 years in the US Air Force, retired in 2006. Currently residing in the Destin, Florida continuing my passion for fishing as a charter boat captain.

Charter

Rating

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

What anglers say

99%
Good experience
100%
Friendly captain
100%
Recommend this charter
100%
Appropriate for children
100%
Satisfied with the boat
96%
Caught fish

All reviews (176)

Showing 1 – 5 of 176 reviews
  • Jacob Young
    Jacob Young
    Repeat angler
    us
    Missouri, US
    Member since 2022
    2 trips
    5.0
    Verified

    Great captain, great fishing, great time!

    Half Day Trip (AM) – Fishing • 5 adults

    Dave was a great captain and made sure everyone on the boat had a great time. He’s an experienced captain and fisherman who knows how to put you on the fish! We caught Vermilion Snapper, Red Snapper, Mangrove Snapper, Triggerfish, and Grouper. He even took the time to stop so we could watch some dolphins! We had five adults in our group, and everyone caught several fish. It was a great experience from start to finish. Highly recommend Dave and H&H for anyone looking for a great fishing trip!

    Reported catch:
    Red Snapper
    Gag Grouper
    Response from Captain

    Thanks Jake, looking forward to fishing with you all again.

  • Timothy Cahill
    Timothy Cahill
    us
    Michigan, US
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified

    Awesome Trip!

    Half Day Trip (AM) – Fishing • 6 adults • 3 children

    We had a great time. Dave was amazing! Took us to several spots that were all succesful. We caught triggerfish, red snapper, vermillion snapper, and spanish mackerel. Then we caught “bait fish” to fish for amberjack. We had three kids and three adults and everyone had a great time. Additionally, we heard many stories about the area, the buildings, and the artificial reefs. Dave has been doing this for 30+ years and it definitely shows. Will definitely call Dave again when we come back next spring break!

    Reported catch:
    Red Snapper
    Spanish Mackerel
    Response from Captain

    Thanks Tim, I will definitely be looking forward to fishing with you all again.

  • Jeremy Acuff
    Jeremy Acuff
    Repeat angler
    us
    Georgia, US
    Member since 2022
    4 trips
    5.0
    Verified

    Great Fishing Trip

    Custom Trip – 5 Hours + • 3 adults

    Captain Dave was great, highly recommend going out with him. He instantly put us on fish and our family had a blast! Can’t say enough about Captain Dave, he knows his stuff! We had a great trip and we’re already booked for next year! Can’t wait to come back and go out with him again!

    Reported catch:
    Amberjack
    Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
    Red Snapper
    King Mackerel (Kingfish)
    +1
    Response from Captain

    Thanks Jeremy, lookjng forward to fishing with you again.

  • Conan Lane
    Conan Lane
    us
    Indiana, US
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified
    NEW

    Great Trip

    Full Day Trip – Fishing • 6 adults • 3 children

    We caught some snapper and a big Spanish Mackrel. Not to mention we hooked an 8 foot shark! Dave was great, highly recommend.

    Response from Captain

    Thanks Conan, I enjoyed fishing with you and the boys today. Looking forward to seeing you again next year.

  • Duane Campbell
    Duane Campbell
    Repeat angler
    us
    Louisiana, US
    Member since 2023
    2 trips
    5.0
    Verified

    Great Trip!

    Half Day Trip (AM) – Fishing • 3 adults • 2 children

    We had a great trip with Captain Dave. I was fishing with my son and his friend and he kept us on fish the entire day. I will definitely book with him on our next trip to Destin. Captain Dave was great with the kids and gave them a lot of pointers.

    Reported catch:
    Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
    Red Snapper
    Response from Captain

    Thanks Duane, I’ll be looking forward to it.

Real catches shared by our community

  • H and H Sportfishing Adventures
    H and H Sportfishing AdventuresNiceville, FL
    Young angler holding a large red snapper aboard a fishing boat offshore.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    +1
    Red Snapper
    Conan L.
    Conan L.
    We caught some snapper and a big Spanish Mackrel. Not to mention we hooked an 8 foot shark! Dave was great, highly recommend.
  • H and H Sportfishing Adventures
    H and H Sportfishing AdventuresNiceville, FL
    Angler proudly displaying a large Red Snapper while fishing offshore, showcasing a sunny day on the water.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    +2
    Red Snapper
    Nathan B.
    Nathan B.
    Captain Dave was great engaged everyone and made the trip fun for everyone. Caught fish even though they weren’t biting very aggressively. Great time
  • H and H Sportfishing Adventures
    H and H Sportfishing AdventuresNiceville, FL
    Angler proudly displaying a vibrant Red Snapper while fishing offshore, showcasing a sunny day on the water.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    +3
    Red Snapper
    Jacob Y.
    Jacob Y.
    Dave was a great captain and made sure everyone on the boat had a great time. He’s an experienced captain and fisherman who knows how to put you on the fish! We caught Vermilion Snapper, Red Snapper, Mangrove Snapper, Triggerfish, and Grouper. He even took the time to stop so we could watch some dolphins! We had five adults in our group, and everyone caught several fish. It was a great experience from start to finish. Highly recommend Dave and H&H for anyone looking for a great fishing trip!
  • H and H Sportfishing Adventures
    H and H Sportfishing AdventuresNiceville, FL
    Angler proudly displaying a large Amberjack while aboard a fishing boat in open water.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    +1
    Red Snapper
    Kaden B.
    Kaden B.
    Put us on fish quick and knew what was going on! Great guy! Tried everything he could do for us! Definitely Recommend him.
  • H and H Sportfishing Adventures
    H and H Sportfishing AdventuresNiceville, FL
    Angler proudly displaying a vibrant Red Snapper while fishing offshore, showcasing a successful day on the water.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    +1
    Red Snapper
    Aaron H.
    Aaron H.
    We did a full day trip in August. Many species were closed for the season, but Captain Dave kept us on fish all day, went out if his wat to make sure we had fun and we still went home with a cooler full of fish. Thank yiu!
  • H and H Sportfishing Adventures
    H and H Sportfishing AdventuresNiceville, FL
    Angler proudly displaying a large Snapper while sitting on the boat, enjoying a sunny day on the water.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    +2
    Red Snapper
    Michelle M.
    Michelle M.
    Captain Dave was awesome! Caught a ton of fish of all sizes. He knew exactly where to go and what we'd catch. Great day! Booked again in 3 days.
  • H and H Sportfishing Adventures
    H and H Sportfishing AdventuresNiceville, FL
    A proud angler holding a large Amberjack while fishing offshore, showcasing a successful day on the water.
    Elizabeth M.
    Elizabeth M.
    Overall a great experience! Captain Dave knew all the great fishig spots and put us right on top of the fish we wanted to catch!! I would 10/10 recommend Captain Dave to catch you some fish!
  • H and H Sportfishing Adventures
    H and H Sportfishing AdventuresNiceville, FL
    Young angler proudly holding a large fish while fishing on a boat, showcasing a successful day on the water.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    Gray Triggerfish
    Joseph L.
    Joseph L.
    The captain was great. He put us on fish all day. We had a great time.
  • H and H Sportfishing Adventures
    H and H Sportfishing AdventuresNiceville, FL
    Angler proudly displaying a large Grouper while fishing offshore, showcasing a successful day on the water.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    +2
    Gag Grouper
    Greg E.
    Greg E.
    We had a great time! Captain Dave was awesome and made sure we all had a great time. He really goes above and beyond to make sure his clients are taken care of! Can't recommend enough!
  • H and H Sportfishing Adventures
    H and H Sportfishing AdventuresNiceville, FL
    Angler proudly displaying a large Red Snapper while sitting on the boat during a sunny fishing trip.
    Fish 1
    Red Snapper
    Ryan G.
    Ryan G.
    We had a great time and caught snapper and grouper. Captain Dave was very friendly and talkative. He did his best to put us on the fish!

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