Captain
Wes Nelson

Member since June 2020 Destin, United States
Background
Captain Wes has been running charters for over 10 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.
Techniques
I prefer to use live bait to target Redfish, Speckled Trout, and Flounder. Most of the fishing I do will be in water that is less than 5 feet deep and it is very family/kid friendly.

Hey, I'm Captain Wes Nelson

Destin, United States
Background
Captain Wes has been running charters for over 10 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.
Techniques
I prefer to use live bait to target Redfish, Speckled Trout, and Flounder. Most of the fishing I do will be in water that is less than 5 feet deep and it is very family/kid friendly.
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Destin Bay Fishing Charters

State licensed
Excellent
4.8 / 5
(140 reviews)
Destin
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Trips from US $480

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Rating summary
Excellent
4.8 / 5
out of 5 stars from 140 reviews
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Boat
Excellent
4.8 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.8 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.6 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (105)
Great trip
Best Day Ever!
June fishing trip
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Angler rating
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
90%
Friendly captain
100%
Recommend this charter
94%
Appropriate for children
99%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Caught fish
82%
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JOSEPH A.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

You wonโ€™t regret booking!

VERIFIED   6 Hour Trip - 7am on May 9, 2025
The captain was very personable and knowledgeable which made for a great trip. He even recommended us local places to try!...
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Derek 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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Great trip

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip - 6am on July 12, 2025
Captain Wes was a great guy put us right too catching fish great experience very professional will definitely be booking with...
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Cassie M.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Great trip

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip - 6am on July 2, 2025
My son and I had great time fishing. Wes was a great captain and made sure my son was able to catch as much as possible.
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Eva-marie H.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Best Day Ever!

VERIFIED   3 hour trip - 10:45am on June 15, 2025
We caught so much fish and a stingray! The captain was great. Knowledgeable and polite! Definitely worth the money!
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Tim B.
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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Super trip

VERIFIED   2 hour trip - 2:15pm on August 6, 2025
Keller put us right on the Reds.ย  Great outing.ย  Will definitely book again
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