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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Excellent
4.9 / 5
(172 reviews)
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Rating summary
Excellent
4.9 / 5
out of 5 stars from 172 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.9 / 5
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Good experience
97%
Friendly captain
99%
Recommend this charter
97%
Appropriate for children
96%
Satisfied with the boat
98%
Caught fish
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Erica N.
Excellent
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
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Best Experience of All Time!

VERIFIED   NEW  12 HR Bottom & trolling on October 8, 2025
We go on multiple charters every year and Reel Chill with Capt. Troy and deckhand Shawn has not only exceeded expectations,...
Erica N. recommends Reel Chill Fishing Gulf of America
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Tom A.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Fantastic Fishing Trip!

VERIFIED   NEW  7 hr bottom & trolling on October 7, 2025
We had a great day on Reel Chill today! Capt Tory I was a great communicator up until the day of the trip and kept us informed...
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Kevin C.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Very friendly captain and crew

VERIFIED   NEW  6 hr bottom & trolling on September 28, 2025
The crew was very friendly , explained how we would be fishing and how to catch fish. After trip and on way back to the harbor...
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Jonas T.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
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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:
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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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