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.
Anglers Choice
154
Reviews
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My Charter Listing

Reel Chill Fishing Gulf of America

Federally permitted
Excellent
4.9 / 5
(154 reviews)
Angler's choice
Destin
 Last booking: 11 hours ago
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Trips from US $1,378

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Rating summary
Excellent
4.9 / 5
out of 5 stars from 154 reviews
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Boat
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.9 / 5
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Great 6hr Fishing Expedition
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Angler rating
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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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John B.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Fishing Capt Troy

VERIFIED   NEW  5hr pm bottom fishing & trolling on July 15, 2025
Had a great time with Capt Troy and crew caught lots of fish! Very informative and will book him again
John B. recommends Reel Chill Fishing Gulf of America
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Teri H.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
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5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Great trip!

VERIFIED   5hr bottom fishing & trolling on July 9, 2025
We had a great trip with Captain Troy and Jake. They are very professional and fun. They explained all the fish we caught and...
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Ryan N.
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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Reel Chill Is Amazing

VERIFIED   5hr pm bottom fishing & trolling on June 16, 2025
It was our first trip out.ย  Captain Troy and Dakota were awesome, and made sure we caught fish.ย  Boat was very comfortable...
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Michael D.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
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Excellent
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Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Great first time experience.

VERIFIED   5hr pm bottom fishing & trolling on June 1, 2025
Brought my wife and our 3 young children (12,11 and 9 years old) on our first deep sea fishing experience it was amazing....
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Sheb C.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Fishing

VERIFIED   NEW  6 hr bottom & trolling on August 8, 2025
Great people enjoyed fishing
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