Shared Deep Sea Fishing Trip from Destin: 8-25 Passengers

Six hours bottom fishing for snapper, porgy, sea bass and more on a boat built for a real crew.

A shared deep sea fishing charter from Destin puts 8 to 25 anglers on one boat for 6 hours of bottom fishing in the Gulf. You bring a fishing rod and reel (provided), cast for snapper, porgy, mingo, sea bass and other species, and the crew cleans your catch before you leave. Check in 30 to 45 minutes before departure.

The experience

The boat holds between 8 and 25 passengers, which means you get a real crew of fellow anglers instead of a party boat packed with 65 people, but you're not paying for a private charter either. Bottom fishing is the method: you drop your line to the seafloor where the fish hold, and the captain positions the boat over the productive spots. The Gulf off Destin holds snapper, porgy, mingo and sea bass in reliable numbers, and the 6-hour window gives you time to work multiple locations without the rush of a shorter trip.

Rod, reel, bait and tackle come with your ticket, and your fishing license is included so there's nothing to arrange beforehand. The crew handles the heavy work of fish cleaning at the end of the day, so you walk off with your catch ready to cook. Arrive 30 to 45 minutes early for check-in. Public transportation reaches the dock, and free parking is available on site if you drive.

What’s included

• Fishing rod and reel.
• bait and tackle.
• fishing license.
• fish cleaning.

Information

Lasts 6h, runs every day at 08:00, from US$ 169 per person, with a live guide in English and with free cancellation up to 24 h before.

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 08:00Another time? ›

GroupUp to 252 private ›

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

Book up to6h before

AgesAdult (12 to 54 years) · Senior (55 and older) · Child (6 to 11 years) · Under 6: can't be booked

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather or if the minimum number of travelers isn't reached. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Prices and times updated 3 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortPublic transport nearby

Operated by Pelican Adventures

Is this one for you?The guide speaks English and leads the whole boat, so everyone follows the same instructions and spots at once. This works well if you fish comfortably in a group and want the experience and the catch without the cost of a private boat.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (6 to 11 years). Children under 6 can't be included in the booking.

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

What kind of fish will I catch on a shared deep sea charter from Destin?

Bottom fishing in the Gulf targets snapper, porgy, mingo and sea bass. The species and numbers depend on the season and where the captain finds the bite that day, but these are the main fish you'll be fishing for on a shared charter.

Do I need to bring my own fishing rod and reel?

No. A rod and reel come with your ticket, along with bait and tackle. You just show up and fish.

How many people will be on the boat with me?

A shared charter holds between 8 and 25 passengers. It's smaller than a party boat but larger than a private charter, so you're fishing alongside other anglers without the crowd.

What happens to the fish I catch?

The crew cleans your catch before the boat returns to the dock, so you leave with fish ready to prepare.