Captain
Cliff Atwell

Member since May 2022 Destin, United States
Background
I grew up helping on boats & started fishing Destin's waters at 9 years old. As I learned, I wanted to know more. By the time I was in high school I had the opportunity as a first mate & continued to gain deck & engine room experience. As any captain worth their salt will tell you, the only way to be safe, successful, & knowledgeable in the fishing industry is to work your way up from the deck. That's exactly what I did. At 18, I began driving boats using the skills & experience I developed working on deck. I logged sea time hours all over the world to earn my 100-ton Master's License in 1985. Returning to fishing in Destin, I had an upper hand over my peers since I had started at such a young age. I saw the successes of other captains & was motivated to follow in their wake. While I captained boats for others, I built my own reefs to establish my footprint for fishing in Destin. By God's grace, my wife & I were able to purchase our own boat in 2021 & we began building this business.
Techniques
I prefer bottom fishing for reef dwelling fish such as Gray Triggerfish, Red Snapper, Vermilion Snapper (Mingo Snapper), White Snapper, and Black Snapper. Bottom fishing offshore is fun and fast paced, and a ton of fun to share with others, especially families.

Hey, I'm Captain Cliff Atwell

Destin, United States
Background
I grew up helping on boats & started fishing Destin's waters at 9 years old. As I learned, I wanted to know more. By the time I was in high school I had the opportunity as a first mate & continued to gain deck & engine room experience. As any captain worth their salt will tell you, the only way to be safe, successful, & knowledgeable in the fishing industry is to work your way up from the deck. That's exactly what I did. At 18, I began driving boats using the skills & experience I developed working on deck. I logged sea time hours all over the world to earn my 100-ton Master's License in 1985. Returning to fishing in Destin, I had an upper hand over my peers since I had started at such a young age. I saw the successes of other captains & was motivated to follow in their wake. While I captained boats for others, I built my own reefs to establish my footprint for fishing in Destin. By God's grace, my wife & I were able to purchase our own boat in 2021 & we began building this business.
Techniques
I prefer bottom fishing for reef dwelling fish such as Gray Triggerfish, Red Snapper, Vermilion Snapper (Mingo Snapper), White Snapper, and Black Snapper. Bottom fishing offshore is fun and fast paced, and a ton of fun to share with others, especially families.
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Clifford A.
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My Charter Listing

Excellent
5.0 / 5
(23 reviews)
Destin
Trips from US $1,100

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Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
5.0 / 5
out of 5 stars from 24 reviews
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Great family fun!
Great family fun!
Great family fun!
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Angler rating
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Good experience
100%
Friendly captain
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Recommend this charter
96%
Appropriate for children
100%
Satisfied with the boat
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Caught fish
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Charles F.
House Springs, MO
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Fishing with Cliff

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip โ€“ Family Fishing (PM) on July 6, 2023
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Dan W.
Evansville, IN
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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5 hr. Fishing Trip

VERIFIED   5 Hour Trip (AM) on October 11, 2022
Had a great fishing trip with Captain Cliff and Kyle. Would definitely recommend Reel Grace Fishing Charter
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Cyndie B. R.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Fishing with Cliff

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip โ€“ Family Fishing (AM) on September 23, 2022
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Robert H.
Tower Hill, Illinois
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Fishing with Cliff

VERIFIED   5 Hour Trip (PM) on July 13, 2022
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