Charter Boat Destination

Fishing charter in Destin, Florida

Charter Boat Destination is a fishing charter in Destin, Florida. Their website lists offshore and inshore trips, with half day options. The boat is 55 feet and takes up to 27 people.

  • Contact checked on charterboatdestination.com · Sep 2026
  • Federal charter permits · NOAA record, checked Sep 2026

Trips they run

  • OffshoreUsually farther from shore than bay trips
  • InshoreBay and back-water fishing
  • Bottom fishingFishing on the bottom over reefs and wrecks
  • TrollingBaits pulled behind a moving boat
  • Half dayShorter trip. Ask the captain how long

The boat

55 ftBoat length
27People, at most

Federal charter permits

NOAA Fisheries lists the vessel Destination, hailing from Destin, with these current permits:

  • Gulf Coastal Migratory Pelagics CharterValid through October 2027
  • Gulf Reef Fish Charter/HeadboatValid through October 2027

Because this boat holds the Gulf reef fish charter permit, the federal season applies aboard for red snapper, gag grouper and amberjack, even inside state waters.

From NOAA Fisheries Southeast permit records, checked Sep 2026, matched to this charter by the vessel's name. Permit names are NOAA's own.

What they fish for

Taken from what the charter lists on its own website, so it may not be every fish they catch. Ask the captain about anything you're hoping to target. Tap a fish for its Florida season and limits.

Good to ask when you call

  • What will we likely catch in the month I'm going?
  • How long is the trip, and what time do we leave?
  • Is bait, tackle and a fishing license included?
  • Can we keep and clean our catch?
  • What's the cancellation policy if the weather turns?

Contact details and the trip, boat and fish listed here were checked against charterboatdestination.com in Sep 2026. Details can change, so confirm with the captain before booking. Is this your charter? Confirm or correct it.