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Destin Fishing

Destin Fishing

Destin is known as The World's Luckiest Fishing Village. Located on the Emerald Coast, with beautiful white beaches and emerald colored water, Destin is one of the top fishing destinations in the US. From the fruitful waters of the Choctawhatchee Bay, thosands of reefs and shipwrecks off the coast, and excellent offshore fishing in the Gulf of Mexico, Destin offers anglers many different styles of fishing.

Fishing the inshore waters around Destin allows anglers to catch many different species of fish, including Black Drum, Bluefish, Flounder, Pompano, Redfish, Sheepshead, and Whiting. Tarpon and Bonefish are frequent targets of many fishermen. On some of the reefs in the bay, there is also good snapper fishing.

On the many reefs and shipwrecks around Destin, there is good snapper and grouper fishing. Amberjack and Baracuda lurk in the same areas. There is also excellent King Mackerel fishing much of the year.

Fishing offshore of Destin provides anglers with lots of Mahi-mahi and Wahoo. There is also good billfishing with Blue Marlin, Sailfish, Swordfish, and White Marlin to be caught.



Destin Fishing Forecast

Target Species of Fish

Based on historical data for fishing Destin, you should target one of the following species for this time of year:
  1. Red Snapper

  2. Red Snapper

    There is a 29.99% catch rate for Red Snapper, based on 17246 Red Snapper counted.

    Destin Red Snapper Counts Chart
    Red

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  3. Vermilion Snapper

  4. Vermilion Snapper

    There is a 10.28% catch rate for Vermilion Snapper, based on 5912 Vermilion Snapper counted.

    Destin Vermilion Snapper Counts Chart
    Vermilion

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  5. King Mackerel

  6. King Mackerel

    There is a 6.16% catch rate for King Mackerel, based on 3543 King Mackerel counted.

    Destin King Mackerel Counts Chart
    King

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  7. Round Scad

  8. Round Scad

    There is a 6.15% catch rate for Round Scad, based on 3537 Round Scad counted.

    Destin Round Scad Counts Chart
    Round

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  9. Red Porgy

  10. Red Porgy

    There is a 5.53% catch rate for Red Porgy, based on 3178 Red Porgy counted.

    Destin Red Porgy Counts Chart
    Red

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  11. Grey Triggerfish

  12. Grey Triggerfish

    There is a 4.45% catch rate for Grey Triggerfish, based on 2559 Grey Triggerfish counted.

    Destin Grey Triggerfish Counts Chart
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  13. Thread Herring

  14. Thread Herring

    There is a 3.92% catch rate for Thread Herring, based on 2252 Thread Herring counted.

    Destin Thread Herring Counts Chart
    Thread

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  15. Blue Runner

  16. Blue Runner

    There is a 3.65% catch rate for Blue Runner, based on 2097 Blue Runner counted.

    Destin Blue Runner Counts Chart
    Blue

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  17. Pinfish

  18. Pinfish

    There is a 3.45% catch rate for Pinfish, based on 1981 Pinfish counted.

    Destin Pinfish Counts Chart
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  19. Little Tunny

  20. Little Tunny

    There is a 2.71% catch rate for Little Tunny, based on 1556 Little Tunny counted.

    Destin Little Tunny Counts Chart
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Recommendations above based on 113 species of fish and 57503 fish counted for July around Destin.

To date, there are 161 species of fish and a total of 560135 fish counted for Destin and within a 30 mile (48 km) radius since 11/29/1899 (125 years).

Last Update: 7/4/2024 8:02:59 PM

*** PLEASE NOTE ***
Please check local, state/province, and federal laws before fishing for any species found on this site. All data is based on historical data found for this area, and in some cases as far back as the year 1600.

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The Top 10 Fishing Spots for Destin are the following:

  1. Boxcar Reef


  2. Thomas Hayward (Liberty Ship)
    SS Thomas Heyward was a Liberty ship built by Alabama Drydock and Shipbuilding Company at Mobile, Alabama, laid down 21 February 1942, and launched 31 May 1942. It was named f


  3. Henderson Park East Snorkel Reef (HE-39)


  4. Sherman's Reef (Barge #1 Site)


  5. Navarre Barge
    Navarre Barge  


  6. Captain Hills Grouper Rock
    Captain Hills Grouper Rock


  7. Permatilt
    Permatilt 


  8. Fish Haven
    Fish Haven


  9. PEN-08
    PEN-08


  10. PEN-11
    PEN-11


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Top Destin Bait & Tackle Stores

  1. Adventure Marina
    Bait, Tackle, Pontoon and Jet Ski rentals.

  2. Half Hitch Destin
    Half Hitch carries outdoor equipment, gear, fishing tackle, accessories, and clothing for almost any activity or adventure you want! Follow us to stay informed about the fish and game industry, area events, educational seminars, tournaments, product

  3. The Ships Chandler
    We’re proud to say that we’re the oldest fishing tackle store in Destin and have been serving anglers in our area for almost 40 years. We stock everything an angler would need for inshore, beach, and offshore fishing. We pride ourselves in offering

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Top Destin Fishing Charters & Guides

  1. Back Down 2 Fishing Charters
    Charter Fishing out of Destin, Florida ia a great experience! It is even better aboard our custom charter fishing boat built by Miller Marine. Deep Sea Fishing in Destin aboard this sport fisherman is more than just a fishing trip. Purchased by Capta

  2. Destin Fishing Charters
    Welcome to beautiful Destin, Florida known as the World’s Luckiest Fishing Village. Destin, Florida offers world class fishing year round to include deep sea fishing, sport and bay fishing charters. Whether it’s a family fun trip, corporate trip, or

  3. 100 Proof Charters
    The charter Boat 100 Proof is a custom, 52’ G&S sportfisher. We specialize in family fun and offer fishing trips from 4 hours on up to 3 days!

  4. Charter Boat Huntress
    The Huntress is a 40' Infinity Fiberglass Sport Fisherman, U.S. Coast Guard approved up to 6 passengers, air conditioned cabin, clean restroom, friendly crew, fast, and well equipped with the latest marine electronics. Captain Mike Graef has bee

  5. Sure Lure Fishing Charters
    We offer bay fishing, in-shore trolling, off-shore trolling, shark fishing, and bottom fishing charters. We know that not everyone is looking for the same kind of fishing experience, so we pride ourselves in working with Destin's finest charter b

  6. Harborwalk Charters
    Home of the Destin Fishing Fleet with over 30 Gulf and Bay fishing boats, HarborWalk Charters in Destin, Florida boasts a wide variety of fishing for all levels of experience. Our Captains are well trained and seasoned with Gulf of Mexico deep sea fi

  7. Brian Howard's Charter Fishing
    Specializing in Bottom Fishing and Trolling.

  8. Vengeance Charters


  9. Finest Kind Charters
    Deep Sea Fishing Destin. Luxury charter fishing at affordable rates.

  10. Pescador III
    Charter Fishing in Destin offers charters for various types of fishing. We also offer private dolphin cruises, Crab Island swimming excursions and burials at sea.

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Top Destin Marinas

  1. Adventure Marina
    Bait, Tackle, Pontoon and Jet Ski rentals.

  2. HarborWalk Marina
    Serving Destin Fishing Fleet Since 2007.

  3. Destin Marina
    We are located on the north side of the Destin bridge, just off Calhoun Avenue. With one of only two boat launches in Destin, we provide easy access to Crab Island, Choctawhatchee Bay, and the Gulf of Mexico. We also offer day-to-day boat slip rental

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