Plan a Fishing Trip to Destin, FL

85 guidesBest months: May, June, July, April

What's Biting in Destin Right Now

Snook
ExcellentVarious
Tarpon
ExcellentVarious
Redfish
Excellentsaltwater
Bottom fishing, Trolling, Jigging
King Mackerel
ExcellentVarious
Spotted Seatrout
ExcellentVarious
Sand Tiger Shark
ExcellentVarious
Warmouth
ExcellentVarious
Yellow Jack
ExcellentVarious
Sharks
ExcellentVarious
Black Marlin
ExcellentVarious
Horse-eye Jack
ExcellentVarious
Houndfish
Excellentsaltwater
Casting, Trolling, Fly Fishing
Tiger Shark
ExcellentVarious
Tripletail
ExcellentVarious
Graysby
ExcellentVarious
Knobbed Porgy
ExcellentVarious
Blackfin Snapper
ExcellentVarious
Bonito
ExcellentVarious
Cobia
ExcellentVarious
Coney
ExcellentVarious
Dusky Shark
ExcellentVarious
Smooth Dogfish
ExcellentVarious
Eagle Ray
ExcellentVarious
Gag Grouper
ExcellentVarious
Golden Tilefish
ExcellentVarious
Goliath Grouper
ExcellentVarious
Gray Triggerfish
ExcellentVarious
Jack Crevalle
ExcellentVarious
Jolthead Porgy
ExcellentVarious
Thresher Shark
ExcellentVarious
Longbill Spearfish
ExcellentVarious
Kingfish
ExcellentVarious
Lemon Shark
ExcellentVarious
Longfin Mako
ExcellentVarious
Roosterfish
ExcellentVarious
Sheepshead Porgy
ExcellentVarious
Shortfin Mako
ExcellentVarious
Smooth Hammerhead
ExcellentVarious
Snowy Grouper
ExcellentVarious
Southern Flounder
Excellentsaltwater
Bottom Fishing, Drift Fishing, Live Baiting
Spanish Mackerel
Excellentsaltwater
Casting, Trolling, Live Bait
Speckled Hind
ExcellentVarious
Spinner Shark
ExcellentVarious
Striped Marlin
ExcellentVarious
Vermilion Snapper
ExcellentVarious
Mutton Snapper
ExcellentVarious
White Marlin
ExcellentVarious
Whitebone Porgy
ExcellentVarious
Yellowfin Grouper
ExcellentVarious
Yellowfin Tuna
ExcellentVarious
Yellowtail Snapper
ExcellentVarious
Palometa
ExcellentVarious
Pigfish
ExcellentVarious
Blacknose Shark
ExcellentVarious
Porbeagle
ExcellentVarious
Pumpkinseed
ExcellentVarious
Blacktip Shark
ExcellentVarious
Queen Triggerfish
ExcellentVarious
Blue Marlin
ExcellentVarious
Red Porgy
ExcellentVarious
Bonnethead Shark
ExcellentVarious
Bull Shark
ExcellentVarious
Sandbar Shark
ExcellentVarious
Scalloped Hammerhead
ExcellentVarious
Scamp Grouper
ExcellentVarious
Schoolmaster Snapper
ExcellentVarious
Cero Mackerel
ExcellentVarious
Sevengill Shark
ExcellentVarious
Silk Snapper
ExcellentVarious
Silky Shark
ExcellentVarious
Skipjack Tuna
ExcellentVarious
Tiger Grouper
ExcellentVarious
Cubera Snapper
ExcellentVarious
Dog Snapper
ExcellentVarious
Finetooth Shark
ExcellentVarious
Florida Pompano
ExcellentVarious
Frigate Tuna
ExcellentVarious
Great Hammerhead
ExcellentVarious
Greater Amberjack
ExcellentVarious
Grouper
ExcellentVarious
Grunt
ExcellentVarious
Ladyfish
ExcellentVarious
Mangrove Snapper
ExcellentVarious
Nurse Shark
ExcellentVarious
Almaco Jack
ExcellentVarious
American Eel
ExcellentVarious
Arctic Grayling
ExcellentVarious
Atlantic Sharpnose Shark
ExcellentVarious
Barracuda
Excellentsaltwater
Trolling, Casting, Live Bait Fishing
Bigeye Tuna
ExcellentVarious
Black Grouper
ExcellentVarious
Blackfin Tuna
ExcellentVarious
Blue Shark
ExcellentVarious
Mackerel
ExcellentVarious
Red Snapper
ExcellentVarious
Blueline Tilefish
ExcellentVarious
Lane Snapper
ExcellentVarious
Lesser Amberjack
GoodVarious
Hogfish
GoodVarious
Warsaw Grouper
GoodVarious
Needlefish
GoodVarious
Nassau Grouper
GoodVarious
Northern Pike
GoodVarious
Yelloweye Snapper
GoodVarious
Opah
GoodVarious
Red Grouper
GoodVarious
Rock Hind
GoodVarious
Sauger
GoodVarious
Sheepshead
GoodVarious
Sixgill Shark
GoodVarious
Gulf Flounder
Goodsaltwater
Bottom Fishing, Drift Fishing, Live Baiting
Halfbeak
GoodVarious
Hickory Shad
FairVarious
Spiny Dogfish
FairVarious
American Shad
FairVarious
Burbot
LowVarious

What to Bring

Check with Destin guides about what gear is provided. Here's a recommended packing list:

Essentials

  • Sunscreen (SPF 50+)
  • Polarized sunglasses
  • Hat or visor
  • Weather-appropriate clothing
  • Non-marking shoes or deck shoes

Food & Personal

  • Water and drinks (stay hydrated)
  • Snacks or lunch
  • Cooler for your catch
  • Motion sickness medication (if needed)
  • Camera or phone (waterproof case recommended)
  • Valid fishing license (confirm with captain)

For inshore Fishing

  • Light rain jacket

Florida Fishing License

License: Freshwater fishing license

Statewide regulations apply unless otherwise specified. Check for local advisories.