Destin’s Deep Sea Fishing

What to Know

Destin Deep Sea Species

Which fish species can you catch on a deep-sea fishing trip in Destin, Florida? While you will most likely have opportunities to catch red snapper, grouper, amberjack, king mackerel, sailfish, or blue marlin, it is important to familiarize yourself with current Florida fishing laws and regulations so that you are aware of all applicable Florida fishing seasons, bag limits, and size limits. Remember that if you’re fishing beyond a particular distance (in Florida, beyond 3 miles on the Atlantic side and 9 miles on the Gulf side), you may be subject to federal recreational fishing laws. We charter fish in Destin throughout the spring, summer, and fall for inshore pelagic fish such as well as deep sea bottom fishing for reef fish. In Destin, charter fishing is best in the spring, April, May, and early June, as well as in the fall, September and October. However, saltwater anglers have access to some of the best Big Game fishing in the Gulf of Mexico, with the fish listed below whetting your appetite for some serious blue water fishing.

Deep Sea Fishing Methods

Bottom fishing and trolling are two of the most common deep fishing methods. When bottom fishing, you can use natural baits (such as squid) or try fishing with jigs. When trolling, you can try using natural baits (such as cigar minnows) or rig your lines with a skirted plug. To find out which techniques are currently working well for local anglers, just check a recent Destin fishing report.

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