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2018 Destin Florida Red Snapper Season

Finally, the 2018 Florida Red Snapper Season is almost here, and aboard the charter boat Destination we couldn’t be more ready! We have certainly enjoyed some great Spring fishing catching lots of big triggerfish, plenty of vermillion snapper and even a few amberjack, but nothing says summer like KEEPING red snapper.

Florida Red Snapper Season for charter boats will be June 1st thru July 21st

There is generally a lot of confusion regarding red snapper season, and this year is no different. The States have taken over the regulation of red snapper for those recreational fishermen who fish aboard their own vessels, and each of the 5 gulf states has its’ own distinct season. However, all federally permitted charter boats like the Destination are still managed by the federal government and have the same season regardless of the state they call home. So, red snapper season will be 51 days beginning on June 1st and ending at midnight on July 21st if you are fishing aboard a federally permitted charter boat. The bag limit will remain at 2 fish per angler with a minimum size limit of 16 inches total length.

Make your reservation now

As you can see, red snapper season coincides with our busiest time of the year. This make it really important to plan ahead and reserve the day you would like to fish way in advance. We certainly recommend at least a 6 hour trip, and we offer morning and afternoon trips on most days. And Yes, we catch lots of fish on the afternoon trips too. So, if you would like to go deep sea fishing for red snapper at a time when you get to use your cooler just as much as your camera, then go ahead and make your reservation aboard the charter boat Destination. Let us show you what Premium Charter Fishing is all about!!! http://www.charterboatdestination.com

The 2016 Fishing Season Is Almost Here!

Engine room with newly installed Cummins engines.The 2016 fishing season is just around the corner, and the Destination is ready!

It has been a long winter here in Destin, Florida, filled with some very exciting projects.

The Destination is now one of the most dependable charter boats you could ever board! Over the winter we Installed two new Cummins QSM11 engines with new ZF gears, new shafts, and a completely new exhaust system. This fishing season we will be able to cruise faster, travel farther, and do it all in a quieter, more environmentally friendly manner, than ever before.

We also replaced our traditional 15 man life raft with a new Survitec-25 man-inflatable life raft with a VMS (vessel monitoring system), to make the Destination one of the safest vessels you could charter. And for icing on the cake, we added new carpet in the cabin, and fresh paint on the back deck.

The Destination is ready for you, and the 2016 fishing season, at our new location in Harborwalk Marina, at the entrance to Destin Harbor, in Destin Florida. Harborwalk is a great place to enjoy the many activities and attractions on your way back from your deep sea fishing trip!

The best way to get through the last days of winter, is to plan your Florida deep sea fishing charter, because the 2016 season is almost here! Rest assured you will be booking one of the most dependable and safe charter boats in Destin.

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Spring Fishing In Destin Florida!

It is definitely spring in Destin, Florida, and it’s the best time to be fishing.

As April rolls in, and the weather warms in Destin, Florida, families flock to the Gulf coast for spring break, and to take advantage of one of the best times of the year to catch a wide variety of fish on the Gulf coast, especially aboard the Charter Boat Destination.

Currently, this spring here in Destin, Florida, cobia, kings and blackfin tuna are running just offshore, and we are catching vermilion and white snapper, and A LOT of amberjack!

Spring is one of the best times to visit Destin, Florida. In April the water is warm, the sun is shining, the temperature is comfortable, and the bite is strong.

“The best time to go fishing is when you can get away.” -Robert Traver

We can arrange the fishing experience of a lifetime for you and your family, your clients, employees, or just a group of friends. Call us at (850) 259-3778, or click here, to book your spring fishing charter today.

The experience of a lifetime is just a phone call away.

Cheers,

Capt. Stan

Destin Florida Cobia Tournament

Anglers get ready, the 18th Annual Destin Florida Cobia Tournament kicks off in March!

This year the Destin Florida Cobia Tournament is full of GREAT cash prizes and SUPER prize packs on Super Saturdays!

The charter boat fishing in Destin, Florida really picks up in March with the Destin Florida Cobia Tournament, and the beginning of the annual spring run of Cobia. Each year these big fish migrate through Destin, Florida’s coastal waters towards their spawning areas near the Mississippi Delta.

And every year the Cobia migration is highly anticipated by Destin Florida’s Anglers because Cobia can weigh up to one hundred forty pounds, with many fish weighing-in between fifty and ninety pounds! In fact, it’s not uncommon to fight a Cobia for 45 minutes to an hour!

In Destin, Cobia fishing is done by sight. From a tower aboard the Charter Boat Destination. From the tower we can spot an individual Cobia, or small schools of Cobia, swimming just under the surface of the emerald green Gulf waters, off the Destin, Florida coast. After we spot the Cobia, we maneuver the Destination so our Anglers can cast a bait in front of the slow moving fish.

Participating in the Destin Florida Cobia Tournament aboard the Charter Boat Destination, watching the surface action, and angling Cobia, is one of the most exciting fishing charters that Destin, Florida has to offer.

The 18th Annual Destin Florida Cobia Tournament is right around the corner, and we are booking charters 7 days a week. Give us a call today at (850) 259-3778, or fill out our contact form, to book your charter fishing trip for your Destin, Florida vacation.

Destin Florida Charter Boat Destination

January Fishing Report

It’s time for the January Deep Sea Fishing Report from Destin, Florida!

Destin Florida Charter Boat Destination Fishing Report

The month of January has been kind to Destin. We can happily report, we experienced mostly mild sixty-degree days, and plenty of sunshine…which means we had some great fishing days!

Amberjack and triggerfish seasons are now open, and we have been catching an ample supply. Also biting are red grouper, vermilion snapper, black snapper and white snapper.

Destin and Harborwalk Village are bustling with Snowbirds, Super Bowl XLIX talk, and the excitement of Mardi Gras, as everyone prepares for the 2015 season.

And we’re gearing up for the season too!

The Destination just returned from dry dock, the bottom is nice and clean, and the topside has been repainted.

Isn’t she pretty?

Crisp and clean, and waiting for you.

Because we know how you miss the sunshine, the cool Gulf breeze, the salty air, the crystal clear emerald green water, the sand between your toes…and that unmistakable tug on your fishin’ line….

We hope to see you soon. Until then…tight lines!

Cheers,
Capt. Stan

The December Fishing Report

Hello Anglers, it’s time for our December fishing Report!

The end of the year is a laid-back quiet time here in Destin. Life slows down just a little as the tourist crowds drift away, the hustle and bustle of the holidays subside, and the Snowbirds arrive.

“The charm of fishing is that it is the pursuit of what is elusive but attainable, a perpetual series of occasions for hope.” -John Buchan

As you probably know, our December weather can be unpredictable. Fortunately, this month we were graced with mild weather, for the most part. A couple of cold fronts rolled through and churned up the water, which kept us from fishing…but only for a few days.

This month aboard the Charter Boat Destination, Anglers of all ages brought in good drops of Triggerfish, vermilion snapper, red snapper, amberjack and grouper. We had many laughs, and we made a lot of memories.<

As 2014 comes to a close, and we reflect on another fun (and productive) year of fishing the Gulf waters, we are very thankful to each one of you for your loyalty and support. We hope you had an amazing experience aboard the Charter Boat Destination in 2014, and we hope to see you again (or for the first time) in the new year.

Warm wishes for a happy and healthy 2015.

Edging forward,

Capt. Stan

October Fishing Report

October was a great month of fishing!

Halloween marks the end of the Destin Fishing Rodeo, bringing with it cooler weather and shorter days here in Destin.

The kings, scamp, trigger fish, amberjack, and vermillion snapper were biting like crazy, and we experienced abundant catches all month long.

We also enjoyed sharing in the Rodeo fun and excitement over the last few weeks, as some of Destination’s anglers weighed-in their catch.

If you’re visiting our area in November, make some time to fish with us! Deep sea fishing is one of the most unique activities Destin has to offer, and the cooler weather brings with it exciting new species of fish, and bountiful catches.

Cheers,
Capt. Stan

The 66th Annual Destin Fishing Rodeo

The 66th Annual Destin Fishing Rodeo kicks off today, in The World’s Luckiest Fishing Village!

The 66th Annual Destin Fishing Rodeo

Destin will play host to over 30,000 fishermen throughout October, as they compete to bring in the biggest game fish. Over $100,000 will be awarded in cash and prizes, and practically every game fish will be recognized. So whether you’re trolling inshore for king mackerel, offshore for marlin, or going deep for grouper, you’ll be eligible to win. And every Saturday in October is Shark Saturday, so the largest shark will win a cash prize!

October in Destin is packed with Rodeo events, including the Rodeo Run 5k, the Rootin Tootin Round-up (for kids 12 and under), and the family-friendly Kids FallFest at AJs, on the harbor boardwalk. Visit the Destin Fishing Rodeo website for a detailed listing of Rodeo rules and events, so you don’t miss out.

Contact the Charter Boat Destination to Book Your Fishing Trip

The Fishing Rodeo is open everyday for the entire month of October, so join us aboard the Destination! It’s FREE to all anglers who fish aboard a registered boat (like ours), and there is a $25 fee for anglers (15yrs and older), fishing off a pier, bridge or jetty. The weigh-ins are open to the public, and held everyday in October, from 10AM to 7PM, on the harbor boardwalk near AJs.

If you want to compete in the ultimate saltwater fishing tournament call me today, and book your October charter!

Best of luck,
Capt. Stan

The 2014 Destin Seafood Festival

Fall in Destin always begins with the Destin Seafood Festival. It’s a local tradition. This year, the 36th Annual Destin Seafood Festival will officially begin on Friday, October 3rd, at four o’clock, and it will run throughout the weekend, showcasing some of the best seafood Destin has to offer.

Destin’s seafood festival tradition began in 1978, founded by the Charter Boat Association’s Women’s Auxiliary as a fundraiser for the local fisherman, and a way to attract visitors to the area. Thirty- six years later the Destin Charter Boat Association carries on the tradition, and the festival has grown into a huge celebration of Destin’s rich marine heritage. This year, over sixty-thousand people are expected to attend for the most amazing seafood, live music, fireworks, arts, crafts, and all around family fun.

Destin Harbor

After a few location changes through the years, the Destin Seafood Festival found it’s home along the harbor boardwalk, beside the fishing fleet, and right at the heart of Destin’s Annual Fishing Rodeo activity. So while you’re enjoying the seafood festival this weekend, be sure to join in the excitement, and watch the Rodeo weigh-ins on the boardwalk, near AJs.

Admission to the seafood festival is free, however donations will be accepted at the soda and beer tents, and also at the Fisherman’s Raffle tent. Parking is sparse, so be prepared to walk a lot, or plan to take a shuttle from Lively Cinema 10, in downtown Destin. You can find more information about the 36th Annual Destin Seafood Festival here.

Trust me, you don’t want to miss this one.

See you there,
Capt. Stan

Deep Sea Fishing in Destin

Deep Sea Fishing in Destin Florida

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