Destin Fishing News
Destin Fishing Charters
It is the month of November when Gulf fishing slows down a bit and bay fishing tends to pick up. We have had five charters this week; all bay Destin fishing charters! Our clients have hooked Slot Reds, Bull Reds, Trout, Flounder and some Black Snapper. Don’t let the slightly cooler weather prevent you from […]
Destin Fishing Charters
It is the month of November when Gulf fishing slows down a bit and bay fishing tends to pick up. We have had five charters this week; all bay Destin fishing charters! Our clients have hooked Slot Reds, Bull Reds, Trout, Flounder and some Black Snapper. Don’t let the slightly cooler weather prevent you from […]
November Fishing in Destin
Looking for a charter in Destin, Florida in the month of November? Look no further! The bite is HOT! In the Gulf of Mexico, we are catching a variety of Snapper, Trigger Fish, Flounder, Pompano, Red Fish (more of an inshore bay fish, but eat around the jetties), and more! In the Choctawhatchee Bay, we are […]
Night time Flounder Gigging; Destin, Florida
We are adding another boat to our crew at Panhandle Fishing Charters in Destin, Florida. We have a 20′ 2006 custom Carolina Skiff that has a 2017 Suzuki 115HP 4-stroke motor complete with 6 LED lights for night time bowfishing and flounder gigging.The Skiff can handle up to 5 passengers comfortably, 3 passengers bowfishing at […]
Looking for a Family Outing? Try a Gulf Inshore Fishing Charter
Finding fun and exciting family outings can be difficult. Have you considered a Gulf inshore fishing trip? This provides fun for the whole family. Whether you want to simply enjoy the boat ride and time on the beautiful Gulf waters or the excitement of reeling in a big catch, your whole family will enjoy this […]
Amberjack for the Ladies
If you’ve never hooked an Amberjack from a Gulf fishing trip, you’re missing out on quite a fight. However, guys, don’t think that it takes a man to reel in this catch. This pictured Amberjack was hooked and reeled in by this lovely lady. Amberjack are well-known as one of the strongest fish in the […]
Everyone Loves Red Snapper!
Red Snapper is one of the most popular requested fish at local Gulf restaurants. This fish offer a firm, yet succulent taste and texture. It’s not too fishy in flavor offering a great choice for most people. Red Snapper is plentiful in the Gulf and you can catch them with a Gulf inshore fishing trip […]
Jack Crevalle or Amberjack?
Do you prefer catching Jack Crevalle or Amberjack? Either fish puts up a HUGE fight. You’ll never forget reeling in your first Jack Crevalle or Amberjack. The experience is humbling to feel the pure strength these two fish have when you hook them. Not only are they fun to catch, but they are also delicious to […]
Family-Friendly Bay or Gulf Inshore Fishing Trip
What can you catch on a Gulf Inshore Fishing Trip?
Many people mistakenly think there are less fish to catch when fishing inshore. However, inshore Gulf fishing allows to you many of the popular fish that you can also catch offshore. Inshore fishing is within a few miles from the shoreline, but the accepted rule is water less than 30 meters (about 98 feet) deep is […]
Inshore Fishing for Amberjack
Are you ready to catch some Amberjack? You can do that with a Gulf inshore fishing trip in Destin. Inshore fishing trips allow you more fishing time because you don’t spend hours getting to and from an offshore site. Amberjack are fun to catch and delicious to eat! This young man reeled in this Amberjack inshore […]
Destin Bow Fishing Charters!
Destin Bow fishing charters are becoming more and more popular throughout the Florida Panhandle. Recently, we had the opportunity to take some repeat customers out on the boat that couldn’t wait to get in on the action of Destin bow fishing. We took them out on a 4 hour bow fishing charter and within the […]
Destin Snapper Fishing Charters!
Destin Snapper Fishing is on fire right now! The gulf state-waters of the Florida Panhandle was approved by the FWC for a 78-day recreational season. From here on out, our season will run through Sunday, July 9, 2017. It will open again on Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays in September and October, and the last weekend […]
Destin Flounder Fishing
It’s the New Year and fishing season is just kicking in for Destin and the surrounding areas! On Saturday, I had a 4 hour gulf fishing charter. This fishing charter, we only had to hit two fishing spots in order to find what we were looking for. Our first spot was approximately two miles off […]
Red Fish in Destin
Have you ever taken a fishing charter to catch red fish in Destin out of the Choctawhatchee Bay and surrounding area waters? Red Fish in Destin and surrounding areas need to be within 18-27″; therefore, some of the red fish we catch are not within size limits, they’re much larger! We call these fish Bull […]
Night Bay Fishing in Destin
Night bay fishing in Destin is a type of fishing Panhandle Fishing Charters provides that a lot of customers do not know about! We offer dock light fishing through the Choctawhatchee Bay and surrounding waters. Night Bay Fishing is an awesome time, the weather is cooler, the fishing is great, and the water is calm! Night […]
Gulf Fishing in Destin
Gulf fishing in Destin is ALWAYS a great time! These charters run for a minimum of 4 hours, but we definitely recommend 5-6 hour charters to maximize your harvest and more variety. Our summer has kicked off to a great start. Currently in season are: King Mackerel, Red Snapper, Black Snapper, Red Grouper, Spanish Mackerel, […]
Bay Fishing in Destin
Panhandle Fishing Charters in Destin always recommends bay fishing as a fun charter! The calm waters make it great for younger children and older adults plus the amount of fish you can catch is a nice bonus! Children have fun catching speckled trout, black drum, red fish, flounder, ladyfish, blue fish, and not so edible […]
Shark Fishing in Destin Florida
Have you ever thought about Shark Fishing in Destin Florida? Ever wonder what type of species you would target? We target Mako, Bullsharks, Blacktip, and more! While fishing in the gulf, sharks are a common site, so fishing for one is easy, it’s the reeling ‘er in part that might take a while! Our most recent […]
On the Bite: Destin Fishing
On the Bite: Destin Fishing Summer is here and our charters are gearing up! Here are some of the photos from recent catches: Recent catches are Red Fish, Speckled Trout, King Mackerel, Red Snapper and Black Snapper! Call Panhandle Fishing Charters in Destin, Florida to book your fishing charter today! -Capt. […]
Destin Sheepshead Fishing
Destin Sheepshead Fishing is fun for children and adults of all ages! Fishing is in full swing this spring break and Capt. Joey is putting his customers on some fish! Check out these photos of some recent charters:
Destin Cobia Fishing
Destin Cobia Fishing in the Gulf of Mexico is in full swing! The first fish was caught on March 17, 2016. There have been multiple sightings and plenty of fish caught! Call Panhandle Fishing Charters at 850-420-5502 to schedule your Destin Cobia Fishing Charter today! Capt Joey
Bow Fishing Charters in Destin Florida
Bow fishing in Destin, Florida is gaining popularity fast. Panhandle Fishing Charters ran multiple bow fishing charters throughout the summer and each has it’s own story. Some of the legal species in Destin, Florida for bow fishing are Black Drum, Gar, Catfish (non-edible), Cobia, stingrays, and many others. At Panhandle Fishing Charters, we make sure we […]
Florida Red Snapper Season
Per the FWC, Red Snapper is open in STATE WATERS ONLY on the weekends from Labor Day Weekend until November 1, 2015. Your Red Snapper MUST be 16″ in length for harvesting AND there is only 2 per angler per day and a total bag limit of 10 per vessel! The FWC has set standards […]
Gulf of Mexico State Waters
When harvesting fish, there are many guidelines to abide by set by the FWC. If you need an overview about size/limits/fish types, you can start here. The provided link allows you to start your search and can help prevent fines from harvesting the wrong size/limit of a fish. There are some species within the Gulf of […]