Fishing Charters in Florida

Browse fishing charters in Florida that can help you catch golden tilefish.

Nauti Girl Sportfishing

Palm Bay, FL

Captain Scott has been fishing Sebastian Inlet and the Space & treasure Coast since he moved here in 2002. But this is how his story started out, he saw the movie "Jaws" in June 1975 and found his calling, He started fishing along the Carolina coast and Gulf Stream at the age of 13. He fished around the world for 12 years in the US Navy, where he earned his 100 ton USCG Masters License. In 1993 in Port Aransas, Texas he was mentored by Captain Reese Green of Bill Buster's Sportfishing and he later went on to win some of the biggest fishing tournaments in the world. Island Mooring Pro Billfish Tournament 1993 and 1994 1997 Watermelon Classic Billfish Tournament 1997 Poco Bueno Blue Marlin Classic Texas Invitational Fishing Tournament 1995 Texas Women’s Anglers Tournament 1998 & 1999 Sharkey’s Pro Big Shark Tournament 1997-2000 Port Aransas Boatman “Deep Sea Round Up” 1997, 1999 and 2000 2007 Orange Beach Pro Billfish Tournament 2008 North Carolina Wahoo Shoot-Out He started Pure Pleasure Fishing in 1995 and ran it until 2003, when he moved to Melbourne, Florida and honed his skills on fishing Florida’s East Coast. Captain Scott is one of the world's top big shark fishing captains, having caught huge great whites, tiger sharks, mako sharks, bull sharks, hammerheads, blacktips, spinners and many more species. Captain Scott has caught 8 different species of billfish around the world, loves trolling and tuna fishing, bottom fishing, jigging and deep dropping. Captain Scott has caught 4 grander fish in his life (black marlin, mako shark, tiger shark and a great white). He has over a thousand + fish greater than 100 pounds boated under his skillful watch from wahoo, to blue and yellowfin tuna, thousands of sharks and many a blue marlin. Captain Scott is just missing a spearfish for his bucket list. Scott is a power production electrical engineer University of Texasand proud Long Horn. He works US Government civil service for the USAF with a TS-SCI Clearance and is retiring soon to pursue his love of fishing one last time. We are a veteran-owned company and offer Veteran and Military discounts

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Palm Bay, FL

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Best Time to Catch Golden Tilefish

Peak season: May, June. Also good: March, April, July, August. Right now in April, activity is good.

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Seasonal Activity Chart

Current Status: good

High activity season. Golden Tilefish are actively feeding with consistent catches reported.

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Golden Tilefish

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Venture into the depths off Destin's coast for a chance at landing a Golden Tilefish, a deep-water delicacy and a prized catch. Destin's proximity to the De Soto Canyon makes it a strategic launching point for deep-sea fishing expeditions targeting these bottom dwellers. The prime season is generally year-round, but calmer seas in the spring and fall can make for more comfortable trips. Golden Tilefish reside in very deep waters, typically 600 to 1000 feet or more, so specialized equipment is essential. Electric reels spooled with braided line are a must, along with heavy weights to get your bait down to the bottom. Focus on areas with rocky structure or drop-offs on the canyon walls. Squid, cut bait, and live bait are all effective. Local Tip: Many experienced charter captains in Destin specialize in deep-drop fishing and have the necessary knowledge and equipment to put you on the fish. Be prepared for long days and potentially rough seas, but the reward of landing a beautiful Golden Tilefish is well worth the effort.