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Best Trip Yet!

VERIFIED 6 Hour Bottom and Troll Fishing on May 8, 2026

Kenneth M.

5.0 / 5

Best Trip Yet!

VERIFIED

Kenneth M.

5.0 / 5

Experience:

5.0 / 5

Boat

5.0 / 5

Crew

5.0 / 5

Overall

I’ve been fishing in Destin for close to 20 years now and Big John, Matt and Jordon put us on a non-stop fishing excursion that me and my kids wont forget!

I’ve been fishing in Destin for close to 20 years now and Big John, Matt and Jordon put us on a non-stop fishing excursion...

Kenneth M. recommends Big John of Florida Deep Sea Fishing

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Big John of Florida Charter Boat (The Charter Operator)

Replied on May 9, 2026

Hello Kenny and thank you for taking the time to leave us such a nice review. We had a fun day with your group and hope to see you back on board soon.

Big John of Florida Charter Boat (The Charter Operator)

Replied on May 9, 2026

Hello Kenny and thank you for taking the time to leave us such a nice review. We had a fun day with your group and hope to see you back on board soon.

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Rating summary

4.9 / 5

out of 5 stars from 273 reviews

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Boat

4.9 / 5

Crew

4.9 / 5

Experience

4.8 / 5

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5 stars		248
4 stars		16
3 stars		3
2 stars		1
1 star		1

Anglers claimed

Good experience
	95%
Friendly captain
	97%
Recommend this charter
	96%
Appropriate for children
	92%
Satisfied with the boat
	98%
Caught fish
	97%

Appropriate for children
	92%
Satisfied with the boat
	98%
Caught fish
	97%

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Christine M.

5.0 / 5

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5.0 / 5

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5.0 / 5

Crew

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July fishing trip

VERIFIED 6 Hour Bottom and Troll Fishing on July 1, 2025

Christine M.

5.0 / 5

Jul 1, 2025

6 Hour Bottom and Troll Fishing

July fishing trip

VERIFIED

We had a great day. Staff was very patient and kind as we had some first timers! We caught a variety of fish and enjoyed the entire experience.

We had a great day. Staff was very patient and kind as we had some first timers! We caught a variety of fish and enjoyed the...

Christine M. recommends Big John of Florida Deep Sea Fishing

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Big John of Florida Charter Boat (The Charter Operator)

Replied on July 2, 2025

We had a great day with y’all! We know you have many options in Destin and thank you for trying the Big John of Florida. The 5⭐️ is always the goal and it makes our day when this happens. You guys did amazing!! We hope to see you back.

Big John of Florida Charter Boat (The Charter Operator)

Replied on July 2, 2025

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Al M.

5.0 / 5

Experience:

5.0 / 5

Boat

5.0 / 5

Crew

5.0 / 5

Overall

Great Family Trip

VERIFIED 4 Hour Beginner Troll Fishing - 9:00 AM on November 28, 2025

Al M.

5.0 / 5

Nov 28, 2025

4 Hour Beginner Troll Fishing - 9:00 AM

Great Family Trip

VERIFIED

I planned this trip for my sons and grandsons. The deck hands were tremendous. The captain got us on the fish. We had a great time.

I planned this trip for my sons and grandsons. The deck hands were tremendous. The captain got us on the fish. We had a great...

Al M. recommends Big John of Florida Deep Sea Fishing

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Big John of Florida Charter Boat (The Charter Operator)

Replied on November 30, 2025

Hi Al, thank you for leaving us this great review. We had a fun time fishing with y’all and hope to see you back on board soon. The kids did awesome. We know you have many options in Destin and thank you for choosing the Big John!

Big John of Florida Charter Boat (The Charter Operator)

Replied on November 30, 2025

Charter Operator replied

Ryan H.

5.0 / 5

Experience:

5.0 / 5

Boat

5.0 / 5

Crew

5.0 / 5

Overall

Great trip

VERIFIED 7 Hour Bottom and Troll Fish on October 12, 2025

Ryan H.

5.0 / 5

Oct 12, 2025

7 Hour Bottom and Troll Fish

Great trip

VERIFIED

Trip with family and frends. We had a increadable time. Crew was great, and we caught plenty of fish. Will go again.

Trip with family and frends. We had a increadable time. Crew was great, and we caught plenty of fish. Will go...

Ryan H. recommends Big John of Florida Deep Sea Fishing

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Big John of Florida Charter Boat (The Charter Operator)

Replied on October 13, 2025

Hi Ryan, and we thank you for taking the time to leave us such a nice review. We love the 5 star! We had a fun time fishing with y’all and hope to see you back again.

Big John of Florida Charter Boat (The Charter Operator)

Replied on October 13, 2025

Hi Ryan, and we thank you for taking the time to leave us such a nice review. We love the 5 star! We had a fun time fishing with y’all and hope to see you back again.

Charter Operator replied

Noah J.

5.0 / 5

Experience:

5.0 / 5

Boat

5.0 / 5

Crew

5.0 / 5

Overall

GREAT TRIP

VERIFIED 6 Hour Bottom and Troll Fishing on October 10, 2025

Noah J.

5.0 / 5

Oct 10, 2025

6 Hour Bottom and Troll Fishing

GREAT TRIP

VERIFIED

Big John put together a great half day of fishing. Highly recommend booking for bachelor trips. We caught over 50 fish.

Noah J. recommends Big John of Florida Deep Sea Fishing

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Big John of Florida Charter Boat (The Charter Operator)

Replied on October 13, 2025

Hey Noah, thank you for taking the time to leave us such a nice review. The 5 star is always the goal and it makes our day when it happens. We know you have many options in Destin and thank you for choosing the Big John of Florida.

Big John of Florida Charter Boat (The Charter Operator)

Replied on October 13, 2025

Charter Operator replied

Chris C.

5.0 / 5

Experience:

5.0 / 5

Boat

5.0 / 5

Crew

5.0 / 5

Overall

Great Experience

VERIFIED 5 Hour Beginner Fishing Experience on August 4, 2025

Chris C.

5.0 / 5

Aug 4, 2025

5 Hour Beginner Fishing Experience

Great Experience

VERIFIED

Family-friendly, was able to put us on to fish, crew was extremely helpful. Had a lot of fun, would highly recommend.

Chris C. recommends Big John of Florida Deep Sea Fishing

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Big John of Florida Charter Boat (The Charter Operator)

Replied on August 9, 2025

Hi Cris, Thank you so much for the five star ⭐️ review. That is always the goal and it makes our day when that happens. We had a great time with y’all. 😎

Big John of Florida Charter Boat (The Charter Operator)

Replied on August 9, 2025

Hi Cris, Thank you so much for the five star ⭐️ review. That is always the goal and it makes our day when that happens. We had a great time with y’all. 😎

Charter Operator replied

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