Wes Nelson
Captain

Wes Nelson

Destin, United States
Angler's choice
100+ reviews
Captain Wes has been running charters for over 15 years, and he's still in love with it. He loves fishing and taking people out to show them a good time on the water. He enjoys taking families and kids out, and loves seeing the smiles on their faces after reeling in a big one.
Keller N.
Keller N.
Captain

Charter

Rating

4.8
180 reviews
4.8
Boat & Equipment
4.9
Captain & Crew
4.6
Fishing Experience

What anglers say

90%
Good experience
99%
Friendly captain
93%
Recommend this charter
99%
Appropriate for children
100%
Satisfied with the boat
84%
Caught fish

All reviews (180)

Showing 1 – 5 of 180 reviews
  • Anthony Ramirez
    Anthony Ramirez
    Repeat angler
    us
    Connecticut, US
    Member since 2022
    2 trips
    5.0
    Verified

    Amazing Family Fishing Charter and Hook-and-Cook Experience

    2 hour trip - 2:15 PM • 5 adults • 2 children

    We had an amazing day with Destin Bay Fishing Charters. Huge shoutout to Captain Keller for making the trip fun, relaxed, and memorable for our whole family. He gave great fishing instruction, kept everyone involved, and made sure we got the most out of our time on the water. His fillet skills afterward were seriously impressive, too. The best part was taking our fresh catch straight to Dewey Destin’s Harborside and having it cooked three different ways. Fresh fish, salty air, great company, and an experience our family will definitely remember. Highly recommend Destin Bay Fishing Charters for anyone looking for a fun, family-friendly, hands-on fishing trip in Destin!

    Reported catch:
    Redfish
  • Christina Rallis
    Christina Rallis
    Repeat angler
    us
    Texas, US
    Member since 2025
    3 trips
    5.0
    Verified
    NEW

    Way better than our group charter

    4 Hour Trip - 7am • 2 adults

    Captain Keller was awesome. Next time I’m in the area with my buddy, we’ll be booking with Captain Keller again, don’t tell the other Nelsons, this Captain Nelson is the best Nelson, he took us to all the spots, made the trip enjoyable, very knowledgeable of the area, overall a great half day. We hooked up on some and lost others but that’s the way it goes. Still beats a day in the office.

    Reported catch:
    Redfish
    Speckled Trout
  • Kristin Kaminski
    Kristin Kaminski
    us
    Pennsylvania, US
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified

    Amazing Trip, Kid Friendly, Caughts lots of Fish with Great Instruction!

    2 hour trip - 3:30pm • 4 adults • 2 children

    We had a blast on our trip. Keller was an amazing captain and helped with everything from getting us to a great spot, baiting our line, being so kid friendly, and educating our young kids on how to catch fish. We had a lot of success catching a wide range of quality fish on our excursion. We had the option to keep or release our catch. It was a great short trip for young kids who can't handle a full day. Can't say enough great things about our experience. Thank you Keller for a wonderful day!

    Reported catch:
    Redfish
    Spanish Mackerel
  • Mary Kubiak
    Mary Kubiak
    us
    Florida, US
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified
    NEW

    So. Much.Fun.

    3 hour trip • 4 adults • 1 child

    We had a great time with Keller! We caught a variety of fish and he was great to talk with about the local fishing scene. He was great with kids and adults. 10/10 woukd reccomend. Thanks Keller!

    Reported catch:
    Mangrove Snapper
    Redfish
    Flounder
    Speckled Trout
  • Chris Vowell
    Chris Vowell
    us
    Mississippi, US
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified

    INSHORE SLAM

    2 hour trip - 3:30pm • 3 adults • 1 child

    We took our 8 yr old on his first saltwater fishing trip, and he had a great experience! We caught several kinds of fish and a stingray. We only took the two hour trip, but our guide told us when we caught our first Redfish, that we had an Inshore Slam. We had already caught a Flounder and a Speckled Trout. We plan to book them again the next time we come to Destin.

Real catches shared by our community

  • Destin Bay Fishing Charters
    Destin Bay Fishing ChartersDestin, FL
    So. Much.Fun.
    Mary K.
    Mary K.
  • Destin Bay Fishing Charters
    Destin Bay Fishing ChartersDestin, FL
    Amazing Family Fishing Charter and Hook-and-Cook Experience
    Anthony R.
    Anthony R.
  • Destin Bay Fishing Charters
    Destin Bay Fishing ChartersDestin, FL
    Fun catch!
    James F.
    James F.
  • Destin Bay Fishing Charters
    Destin Bay Fishing ChartersDestin, FL
    Amazing Trip, Kid Friendly, Caughts lots of Fish with Great Instruction!
    Kristin K.
    Kristin K.
  • Destin Bay Fishing Charters
    Destin Bay Fishing ChartersDestin, FL
    Great experience. Great guide.
    Robert D.
    Robert D.
  • Destin Bay Fishing Charters
    Destin Bay Fishing ChartersDestin, FL
    Great with kids
    Michael H.
    Michael H.
  • Destin Bay Fishing Charters
    Destin Bay Fishing ChartersDestin, FL
    Great time!!
    Rick M.
    Rick M.
  • Destin Bay Fishing Charters
    Destin Bay Fishing ChartersDestin, FL
    Great Captain
    Kevin S.
    Kevin S.
  • Destin Bay Fishing Charters
    Destin Bay Fishing ChartersDestin, FL
    amazing day
    Garrett M.
    Garrett M.
  • Destin Bay Fishing Charters
    Destin Bay Fishing ChartersDestin, FL
    Keller’s the Man
    Will N.
    Will N.

What's biting with Destin Bay Fishing Charters in Destin

As the crowds start to die down, there's no sign of the fishing going anywhere. The weather is still warm, so you should take advantage of this time of year, when Tuna and Sailfish come close to shore. 

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