Destin Fishing News
Destin Snapper Season
Destin Snapper Season is in full swing. The FWC regulations began Snapper Season on June 11, 2018 and it runs through July 20, 2018. The Red Snapper in the Gulf must be 16″ and only 2 per harvester can be kept. Our Destin Snapper Season started off with a bang as we chartered a six […]
Destin Trout Bite
The Destin Trout Bite is heating up! For Trout Fishing in Destin we can take either boat out for the evening; the 24′ Skeeter or the 20′ Carolina Skiff. In state water boundaries, Destin Trout can be up to 15″, but no more than 20″ (you can possess one trout larger than 20″ per your […]
Destin Amberjack Season
The Destin Amberjack season is upon us and they have been on fire lately. We made it out to the Gulf of Mexico and fished steel wrecks in 75-125′ of water. We used live Hardtails as bait and the tackle included Shimano Saragosa 8000. Per the FWC, Destin Amberjack or Gulf of Mexico Amberjack, have […]
Destin Fishing Report: May 1
Destin Fishing Report: May 1 – you can find the lengthier version of this at Half Hitch’s website. Panhandle Fishing Charters fishes State Waters only; therefore must follow the FWC Rules and Regulations for State Waters. Trolling: King Mackerel are good on the reefs and wrecks to the east and west of the pass at […]
Destin Fishing Report
Destin Fishing Report as of March 28, 2018 Some information gathered from Half Hitch. The heat has turned on for majority of the spring species! Trolling; Near Shore: You can expect King Mackerel in the 50-125 FT. depths using live Cigar Minnows, Troll Yozuri and Rapalla plugs with 4-6 oz trolling lead. Spanish Mackerel can […]
Destin Bow Fishing
Destin Cobia Season
The Destin Cobia season began with a bang! The Full Pull, a Destin native boat, reeled in the first Cobia of the 2018 season on March 5. The Cobia weighed 72.6 pounds which is a GREAT start to the Destin Cobia season. The Destin Cobia season offers multiple tournaments throughout the area. One of the most […]
Black Drum in Destin
My wife and I very seldom get to enjoy time together, much less, time together on the water. We have two daughters, age 6 year and the other, 5 months old. Our five month old does not sleep, we have no idea how we are both still functioning. We both run our companies and pull […]
Destin March Fishing Report
Destin March Fishing Report: We booked another group trip on Saturday, March 10th. This trip was ran by Captain Joey and Captain Adam. The trip was originally scheduled to be a Gulf of Mexico charter; however, as the charter date drew closer, we knew we would have to change it to a Bay fishing charter. […]
February Destin Fishing Report
February Destin Fishing Report: Our first trip in February was booked by clients from St. Louis. They booked a bay fishing charter for the day! On a bay fishing charter, we fish the Choctawhatchee Bay and surrounding area waters. This particular day, they wanted to aim for Sheepshead to take home. We definitely put them […]
Destin Fishing Report: First fishing trip of 2018
Destin Fishing Report: Our New Year kicked off with a bang here in Destin with our first charter being in January! Despite the cold, the clients arrived at 10AM bundled up and ready for a fun-filled day of fishing. Fishing conditions were not their best as the wind was blowing and the current was ripping, […]
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 […]