Destin Florida - The World's Luckiest Fishing Village

Famous fruitful waters are internationally recognized. The offshore shelf dips straight from Destin's East Pass to 100-foot (30m) depths within 10 miles (16km) which is the speediest deep water access on the Gulf. Widest Variety of Catches in Florida Gulf Up to four times more than most destinations, with 20 species of edible game fish are always in seasonal runs.

Largest Fishing Charter Boat Fleet in Florida

Destin harbors more than 140 vessels from party boats to private charters. All offer deep sea, inshore and bottom fishing for as little as $35 a half day and free fish cleaning for the day's catch provided by many charter boats. More billfish are caught each year off the coast of Destin than all other Gulf ports combined. Offshore trolling begins only 27 miles out. Prime months run April through October for sailfish, white marlin, blue marlin, dolphin and wahoo. Year-round concentrations lure red snapper, grouper, warsaw, amberjack, scamp and triggerfish. The elusive cobia begins running in March. Lasting through November, subsequent runs include Spanish mackerel, bluefish, king mackerel, tarpon and blackfin tuna.