Captain
Dave Heath

Member since July 2016 Shalimar, United States
Background
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.
Techniques
Trolling, live bait, bottom fishing, whatever it takes to put fish in the boat

Hey, I'm Captain Dave Heath

Shalimar, United States
Background
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.
Techniques
Trolling, live bait, bottom fishing, whatever it takes to put fish in the boat
Anglers Choice
Verified

My Charter Listing

Excellent
5.0 / 5
(150 reviews)
Angler's choice
Shalimar
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Trips from US $825

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
5.0 / 5
out of 5 stars from 150 reviews
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (458)
Awesome fishing trip!
Awesome fishing trip!
Awesome fishing trip!
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Angler rating
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
99%
Friendly captain
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Recommend this charter
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Appropriate for children
100%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Caught fish
95%
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Shannon S.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
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Excellent
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Incredible trip

VERIFIED   Custom Trip โ€“ 5 Hours + on June 13, 2025
We had an incredible time with Captain Dave. He really cares about his customers success and goes the extra mile. We are already...
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Brian S.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
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5.0 / 5
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Awesome fishing trip!

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (AM) โ€“ Fishing on September 18, 2025
Captain Dave is super-knowledgeable and friendly. His boat is comfortable and well equipped with GPS, fish-finder and plenty...
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Deric S.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Captain Dave is the MAN

VERIFIED   Custom Trip โ€“ 5 Hours + on June 23, 2025
This trip couldnโ€™t get any better. Captain Dave put us on the fish! Went out to celebrate my dadโ€™s birthday and retirement....
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Burke W.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
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Excellent
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Excellent
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We had a great time with Captain Dave!

VERIFIED   Custom Trip โ€“ 5 Hours + on August 9, 2025
Would recommend anyone to go out with Dave. Fishing was amazing even through the unexpected rough seas. Fishing or Crab Island...
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Don C.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Caught Over 30 Fish on Early Trip- Great Trip

VERIFIED   Custom Trip โ€“ 5 Hours + on March 7, 2025
Captain Dave was fantastic. He consistently puts us on fish when many canโ€™t. This was an early trip in the season, and we...
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