All Things Fishy In Destin
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 […]
Destin Florida Bow Fishing
The first Destin Florida bow fishing trip of the year for Panhandle Fishing Charters is complete. Bow fishing can be a difficult sport and it’s always nice to find a couple that both know how to shoot. During bow fishing, there are many factors to consider: you have the movement of the boat, […]
2015 Red Snapper Season
Gulf Red Snapper are regulated by the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC.) The FWC has strictly regulated the harvesting of Gulf Red Snapper for the past few seasons. In 2012, the FWC had approved a 40-day Gulf Red Snapper season. For 2013, FWC had a 44-day season. As of 2015, state waters has […]
Spirit of Adventure
Early of 2015, Panhandle Fishing Charters brought Spirit of Adventure along for a ride to film some footage of Destin, Florida. The final video turned out nicely! You may find information on Spirit of Adventure at: spiritofadventureoutdoors.com Thank you for watching! https://youtu.be/R9xlj6iE2Ms
Destin Sheepshead!
My first double of the year is in the books! On March 25, 2015, I ran a 6 hr corporate trip with three other boats and also had a 4 hr family fishing trip in the afternoon! On the corporate trip, between the four boats, we caught Redfish, Black Snapper, Spanish, and Sheepshead. Specifically with Panhandle […]
What to Expect for March Fishing in Destin Florida
March Fishing in Destin Florida: March starts the fishing season for the Destin area and surrounding waters. As water temperatures increase, baits start moving into the area followed by fish. Cobia start showing up along South Walton, Destin, and Navarre beaches. Gag Grouper can be caught offshore in 180 feet of water- Amberjack can be […]
Sheepshead Tournament in Destin Florida
The Ships Chandler’s First Annual Sheepshead Tournament was Saturday, February 28, 2015! It was not a complete bust as we placed 6th out of 70+ entries! Since we placed in the top 10, we won an awesome Sheepshead Wear hat! The winning fish was 7.1# and ours was just behind it at 5.9#! Better luck […]
Cobia Fishing in Destin Florida
Destin is known as “The World’s Luckiest Fishing Village.” With this being said, Destin has some of the best Cobia fishing in the world. For those of you that do not know what a Cobia is, it is one of the top game fish in the world and one of the best eating fish, hands […]