Captain
Troy Birchfield

Member since October 2016 Destin, United States
Background
Captain Troy has been fishing since 1993 in the Crystal River and in Key West, and has moved to Destin years ago, where he started his charter business. He loves taking guest out on the water and seeing their happy faces as they reel in their catch in excitement. His crew and him love to take children out on the boat and teach them about different species and fishing techniques, and he says that children are the best learners as they take the information provided and apply it immediately.
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We’re service driven team. If you’re looking for a family fun trip and catch fish and make great memories, This is the boat for you.

Hey, I'm Captain Troy Birchfield

Destin, United States
Background
Captain Troy has been fishing since 1993 in the Crystal River and in Key West, and has moved to Destin years ago, where he started his charter business. He loves taking guest out on the water and seeing their happy faces as they reel in their catch in excitement. His crew and him love to take children out on the boat and teach them about different species and fishing techniques, and he says that children are the best learners as they take the information provided and apply it immediately.
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We’re service driven team. If you’re looking for a family fun trip and catch fish and make great memories, This is the boat for you.
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My Charter Listing

Excellent
4.9 / 5
(167 reviews)
Angler's choice
Destin
 2 bookings in the past week.
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Trips from US $1,378

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.9 / 5
out of 5 stars from 167 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.9 / 5
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2025 Fishing Trip
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
97%
Friendly captain
99%
Recommend this charter
97%
Appropriate for children
97%
Satisfied with the boat
98%
Caught fish
92%
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Jonas T.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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GREAT TIME!

VERIFIED   6 hr bottom & trolling on August 21, 2025
Our family had an AWESOME time on the Reel Chill with Captain Troy and โ€œDr. Shawnโ€!ย  Our 6 year old daughter fell and...
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Lydia N.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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A Perfect Day Fishing

VERIFIED   6 hr bottom fishing trolling on June 1, 2025
We couldnโ€™t have asked for a better day, a better captain or crew! Captain Troy, Captain Suzanne and First Mate Dakota were...
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Debbie G.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Reel Chill was a fishing thrill

VERIFIED   6 hr bottom & trolling on July 20, 2025
Captain Troy, Ms Suzanne & First mate Jake were the best.ย  The captain got us on meat and we were catching so many fish our...
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Mark W.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Perfect family trip

VERIFIED   9 HR -bottom & trolling on July 3, 2025
I booked a 9 hour trip for my son in law and two grandchildren, ages 11 and 9. A perfect trip from start to finish. The boat...
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Heath E.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Fantastic trip!

VERIFIED   6 hr bottom & trolling on July 30, 2025
We had a great time on the Reel Chill. Captain Troy was super friendly and knew the best spots to fish. The boat was perfectly...
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