Fishing Charters in Florida
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Green Water Charters
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Helms Fishing
Exciting Florida adventures targeting trout, redfish, and tarpon, with unexpected catches like flounder, pompano, and tripletail.
FinSanity Charters With Captain Chuck Rogers
Join FinSanity Fishing Charters and Fish the beautiful waters of Tampa Bay for Snook, Redfish, Speckled Trout, Tarpon, Cobia, Pompano, Flounder, Tripletail & many more. Book a trip today.
Apalachicola and St. George Island Fishing and Cruises
St. George Island, Apalachicola, Cape San Blas, & Indian Pass fishing charters & cruises. Inshore & offshore fishing, dolphin cruise, Tripletail charters, Flounder gigging, bowfishing, sunset cruises, shelling trips, & eco-tours. Salty Charters Florida
Forgotten Coast Fly Company & Guide Service
Top of the line Fly Fishing Flies, Fly Materials, and Gear. Specializing in Saltwater Flies for Redfish, Speckled Trout, Tarpon, Pompano, Sheepshead, and Tripletail.
Best Time to Catch Tripletail
Peak season: May, June. Also good: April, July, August. Right now in February, activity is poor.
Seasonal Activity Chart
Tripletail
Destin offers exciting opportunities to target tripletail, a unique and delicious fish known for its habit of floating near the surface, often mimicking debris. Focus your efforts around the numerous crab trap buoys, navigation markers, and floating debris in the Choctawhatchee Bay and just offshore in the Gulf. These structures provide shelter and attract smaller fish, which in turn attract tripletail. The best time to fish for tripletail in Destin is during the warmer months, from late spring through early fall. Calm, sunny days are ideal, as they make it easier to spot the fish. A local tip is to approach buoys slowly and quietly to avoid spooking the fish. Use light tackle and live shrimp or small crabs for the best results. Another tip is to use a long-handled net to land the fish, as they can be surprisingly strong and often make a last-minute run. Tripletail in Destin can range from a few pounds to over 20 pounds, so be prepared for a good fight!
How to Catch Tripletail
Detailed fishing techniques coming soon for Tripletail in Destin.
Tripletail Fishing Regulations in Florida
Open Season
Year-round
Daily Bag Limit
2 per person
Size Limit
18-inch minimum total length
License Required
Saltwater fishing license
Harvest prohibited in federal waters of the Gulf of Mexico. See FWC regulations for details.
⚠️ Always verify current regulations with the Florida state wildlife agency before fishing.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What's the best bait to use for tripletail in Destin?
Live shrimp is a popular and effective bait for tripletail in Destin. Other good options include small crabs, and live or artificial lures that mimic small baitfish.
When is the ideal time to target tripletail around Destin?
Tripletail can be caught year-round in Destin, but they tend to be more active and abundant during the warmer months, especially from spring through fall. Look for them around buoys, crab trap floats, and other floating debris.
What's the legal size and bag limit for tripletail in Florida?
In Florida, you can keep 2 tripletail per person, and they must be at least 18 inches in total length to be legally harvested.
Do I need a fishing license to catch tripletail in Destin?
Yes, a valid Florida saltwater fishing license is required to legally fish for tripletail and other saltwater species in Destin and throughout Florida.
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