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1st Choice Charters (Formerly Southern Country Charters)

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Experience: 6 years

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1st Choice Charters (Formerly Southern Country Charters)

Member since September 2020 Destin, United States

Background: 1st Choice Charters offers private fishing charters out of Destin, Florida, led exclusively by Capt. Anthony Dewberry, a local captain dedicated to safe, enjoyable, and productive trips on the Gulf. Whether you're a first-time angler or a seasoned fisherman, every trip is tailored to deliver a memorable day on the water.

Hey, we're 1st Choice Charters (Formerly Southern Country Charters)

Destin, United States

Background: 1st Choice Charters offers private fishing charters out of Destin, Florida, led exclusively by Capt. Anthony Dewberry, a local captain dedicated to safe, enjoyable, and productive trips on the Gulf. Whether you're a first-time angler or a seasoned fisherman, every trip is tailored to deliver a memorable day on the water.

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1st Choice Charters – Destin

Federally permitted

4.8 / 5

(319 reviews)

4.8 / 5

(319 reviews)

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Angler's choice

Destin • 27 ft • 5 persons

Last booking: 7 hours ago

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Trips from US $700

Fishing Reports

Little mans 1st red snapper

Apr 5, 2026 Destin

Family fishing offshore 4hr

Customer reviews

Rating summary

4.8 / 5

out of 5 stars from 319 reviews

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Boat

4.7 / 5

Crew

4.9 / 5

Experience

4.8 / 5

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$\u201cHooked on Excellence!! The Best Fishing Charter Around\u201d$

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Angler rating

5 stars		280
4 stars		27
3 stars		7
2 stars		4
1 star		0

Anglers claimed

Good experience
	95%
Friendly captain
	100%
Recommend this charter
	96%
Appropriate for children
	94%
Satisfied with the boat
	96%
Caught fish
	87%

Appropriate for children
	94%
Satisfied with the boat
	96%
Caught fish
	87%

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Benny J.

5.0 / 5

Experience:

5.0 / 5

Boat

5.0 / 5

Crew

5.0 / 5

Overall

“Hooked on Excellence!! The Best Fishing Charter Around”

VERIFIED NEW 4 Hour Trip – Offshore Fishing (AM) on March 21, 2026

Benny J.

5.0 / 5

Mar 21, 2026

4 Hour Trip – Offshore Fishing (AM)

“Hooked on Excellence!! The Best Fishing Charter Around”

VERIFIED NEW

We had an absolutely incredible experience out on the water. From the moment we stepped on board, the captain and crew were professional, knowledgeable, and fully committed to making sure we had a successful and enjoyable trip. The action was nonstop!!! We caught a ton of fish, and every step of the process was handled with skill and precision. The crew stayed attentive the entire time, helping with baiting, casting, and keeping lines in the water so we could focus on enjoying the experience. What... More

We had an absolutely incredible experience out on the water. From the moment we stepped on board, the captain and crew were...

Benny J. recommends 1st Choice Charters – Destin

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1st Choice Charters (Formerly Southern Country Charters) (The Charter Operator)

Replied on March 21, 2026

Benny, this right here means a lot 🙌🏽 We don’t just aim to put people on fish we aim to give an experience you’ll never forget, and it sounds like the crew delivered on all levels 🎣🔥 Nonstop action, teamwork, and making sure y’all could just enjoy the moment… that’s what 1st Choice is built on. Appreciate you trusting us and taking the time to write this out. Y’all were a great group and we’ll be ready for round two whenever you are 💪🏽

1st Choice Charters (Formerly Southern Country Charters) (The Charter Operator)

Replied on March 21, 2026

Benny, this right here means a lot 🙌🏽

We don’t just aim to put people on fish we aim to give an experience you’ll never forget, and it sounds like the crew delivered on all levels 🎣🔥

Nonstop action, teamwork, and making sure y’all could just enjoy the moment… that’s what 1st Choice is built on.

Appreciate you trusting us and taking the time to write this out. Y’all were a great group and we’ll be ready for round two whenever you are 💪🏽

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Alyssa Y.

5.0 / 5

Experience:

5.0 / 5

Boat

5.0 / 5

Crew

5.0 / 5

Overall

Fishing with Blake

VERIFIED NEW 4 Hour Trip – Offshore Fishing (PM) on March 26, 2026

Alyssa Y.

5.0 / 5

Mar 26, 2026

4 Hour Trip – Offshore Fishing (PM)

Fishing with Blake

VERIFIED NEW

Me and my best friend took our sons on a fishing trip with First Choice Charters, and it was our very first charter experience and it did not disappoint! From the moment we got on the boat, the crew made us feel welcome and made sure we had an amazing time. The kids had so much fun, we laughed the whole trip, and we caught plenty of fish! 🎣 It was such a great experience making memories with our boys out on the water. If you’re thinking about booking a fishing trip, I highly... More

Me and my best friend took our sons on a fishing trip with First Choice Charters, and it was our very first charter experience...

Alyssa Y. recommends 1st Choice Charters – Destin

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1st Choice Charters (Formerly Southern Country Charters) (The Charter Operator)

Replied on March 28, 2026

thank you so much alyssa we look forward to having you guys back!

1st Choice Charters (Formerly Southern Country Charters) (The Charter Operator)

Replied on March 28, 2026

thank you so much alyssa we look forward to having you guys back!

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Robert S.

5.0 / 5

Experience:

5.0 / 5

Boat

5.0 / 5

Crew

5.0 / 5

Overall

High School Graduation Present

VERIFIED NEW 5 Hour Trip – Offshore Fishing on March 18, 2026

Robert S.

5.0 / 5

Mar 18, 2026

5 Hour Trip – Offshore Fishing

High School Graduation Present

VERIFIED NEW

We came to Destin as part of our Son’s High School Graduation present and the #1 bucket list item was a charter fishing trip. We couldn’t have had a better time. We caught 39 fish in 5 hours. Our son who doesn’t care for fishing gave it a 10/10 fun experience. The crew took great care of us and on our way to try to get a grouper, we stopped and went after more Mingo when the captain saw a larg school of fish half way to the new spot.We dropped our hooks and was rewarded with about 20 more... More

We came to Destin as part of our Son’s High School Graduation present and the #1 bucket list item was a charter fishing trip....

Robert S. recommends 1st Choice Charters – Destin

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1st Choice Charters (Formerly Southern Country Charters) (The Charter Operator)

Replied on March 21, 2026

Robert, this is what it’s all about right here 🙌🏽 We’re honored you chose us for such a big moment for your son. 39 fish in 5 hours and turning a non-fisherman into a 10/10 experience… that’s a win every time 🎣🔥 I love that we was able to pivot and put y’all on that extra Mingo bite too that’s the difference between just a trip and a real experience. Appreciate you trusting 1st Choice Charters with the memory. Y’all are welcome back anytime we’ll... More

1st Choice Charters (Formerly Southern Country Charters) (The Charter Operator)

Replied on March 21, 2026

Robert, this is what it’s all about right here 🙌🏽

We’re honored you chose us for such a big moment for your son. 39 fish in 5 hours and turning a non-fisherman into a 10/10 experience… that’s a win every time 🎣🔥

I love that we was able to pivot and put y’all on that extra Mingo bite too that’s the difference between just a trip and a real experience.

Appreciate you trusting 1st Choice Charters with the memory. Y’all are welcome back anytime we’ll be ready to beat that 39 next trip 💪🏽

Charter Operator replied

Travis Gipson Travis Gipson

5.0 / 5

Experience:

5.0 / 5

Boat

5.0 / 5

Crew

5.0 / 5

Overall

1st Choice Charters

VERIFIED NEW 4 Hour Trip – Offshore Fishing (AM) on March 8, 2026

Travis Gipson Travis Gipson

5.0 / 5

Mar 8, 2026

4 Hour Trip – Offshore Fishing (AM)

1st Choice Charters

VERIFIED NEW

Blake and Anthony were fantastic! My son was incredibly excited for our fishing trip, and although we had to cut it short due to bad weather, we really appreciated their professionalism. They were more than willing to give it a shot despite the conditions. The boat was spotless and clearly well-maintained. We’re already looking forward to booking another trip with 1st Choice Charters!

Blake and Anthony were fantastic! My son was incredibly excited for our fishing trip, and although we had to cut it short due...

Travis Gipson Travis Gipson recommends 1st Choice Charters – Destin

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1st Choice Charters (Formerly Southern Country Charters) (The Charter Operator)

Replied on March 21, 2026

Travis, we really appreciate this 🙌🏽 We hate that the weather didn’t cooperate, but we’ll always do everything we can to still give it a shot safely and make the most out of the time we have on the water 🌊🎣 It means a lot hearing your son was excited and that you noticed the effort and professionalism from me and Anthony that’s what we take pride in every trip. Next time, we’ll line it up with better conditions and go all the way in on them fish 💪🏽 Looking... More

1st Choice Charters (Formerly Southern Country Charters) (The Charter Operator)

Replied on March 21, 2026

Travis, we really appreciate this 🙌🏽

We hate that the weather didn’t cooperate, but we’ll always do everything we can to still give it a shot safely and make the most out of the time we have on the water 🌊🎣

It means a lot hearing your son was excited and that you noticed the effort and professionalism from me and Anthony that’s what we take pride in every trip.

Next time, we’ll line it up with better conditions and go all the way in on them fish 💪🏽

Looking forward to having y’all back out with us!

Charter Operator replied

Sam P.

5.0 / 5

Experience:

5.0 / 5

Boat

5.0 / 5

Crew

5.0 / 5

Overall

Great experience!

VERIFIED NEW 4 Hour Trip – Offshore Fishing (AM) on April 3, 2026

Sam P.

5.0 / 5

Apr 3, 2026

4 Hour Trip – Offshore Fishing (AM)

Great experience!

VERIFIED NEW

i would totally recommend this trip to anyone looking for a fun excursion yo do while in destin. captain Anthony wad amazing and put us on a ton of fish!

i would totally recommend this trip to anyone looking for a fun excursion yo do while in destin. captain Anthony wad amazing...

Sam P. recommends 1st Choice Charters – Destin

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