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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Reviews
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Fishing Reports
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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

Customer reviews

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
+102
Angler rating
122
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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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Eva-marie H.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Best Day Ever!

VERIFIED   3 hour trip 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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Bobby L.
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Very good
4.0 / 5
Overall

Great Time

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip on June 21, 2025
I took my daughter and her 3 kids out while we were here on vacation. Everyone caught fish. We all had a great time.
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John B.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Fishing with Wes

VERIFIED   3 hour trip - 11:45 AM on July 19, 2025
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Marie M.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

July fishing trip

VERIFIED   2 hour trip - 3:30pm on July 15, 2025
Marie M. recommends Destin Bay Fishing Charters
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Kevin S.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Fishing with Wes

VERIFIED   4hr trip - 10:45 am on July 6, 2025
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