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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My Charter Listing

Destin Bay Fishing Charters

State licensed
Excellent
4.8 / 5
(118 reviews)
Destin
 5 bookings in the past week.
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Trips from US $480

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.8 / 5
out of 5 stars from 118 reviews
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Boat
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (102)
March fishing trip
March fishing trip
Great experience
+99
Angler rating
105
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
92%
Friendly captain
100%
Recommend this charter
94%
Appropriate for children
99%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Caught fish
80%
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Bobbi B.
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Experience:
Very good
4.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

March fishing trip

VERIFIED   2 hour trip - 12:45pm on March 25, 2025
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Chuck L.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Great experience

VERIFIED   3 hour trip - 12:45pm on November 8, 2024
Capt. Nelson made the experience something we will remember forever.
Chuck L. recommends Destin Bay Fishing Charters
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Aaron M.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Great time

VERIFIED   3 hour trip - 10:45am on July 30, 2024
Was accommodating with kids. Saw some dolphins!
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Nicholas S.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

On the Bite.

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip 8am on October 11, 2024
The captain had us on the bite all morning.
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Ashley H.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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October fishing trip

VERIFIED   2 hour trip - 12:45pm on October 1, 2024
Captain Wes was awesome. Highly recommend!
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