Take a break from the daily routine... sit back, sip a cool drink, and enjoy the Florida sun. Inshore trolling also leads to great catches of King Mackerel, Spanish Mackerel, Bonito, Cobia, and Schoolie Dolphin... to name a few. Inshore trolling trips are available from local charter boats for all-day and half-day trips.
Most of Destins fishing fleet specializes in deep-sea bottom fishing. The bottom fishing in Destin is good year-round. Boats are available for charter for a half day, all day, and overnight. Bottom fishing yields catches of Grouper, Amber jack, Scamp, Trigger fish, Snapper, and Cobia.
Fishing in Destin does not require the use of a boat. Many species of sport fish are caught in the Emerald Coast waters, off of the beach pier and jetty. This type of fishing in the Gulf is best between April, when the first Pompano arrive, through October.
Fishing from these fixed locations with live bait, frozen bait, and artificial baits will produce Pompano, Whiting, Channel Bass, Sheepshead, Blue Runner, Bluefish, Sail Cat, Spanish Mackerel, King Mackerel, Cobia, Bonito, and Jack Crevalle.
This beautiful stretch of Northwest Florida's beaches has become one of America's premier action destinations. Although Memorial Day through Labor Day has long been considered the most popular season for beach-goers, savvy vacationers have come to enjoy our area in the so-called shoulder seasons. Ask locals, and they'll tell you the best times of the year are spring and fall. The weather is more temperate and rates are low. Golfers, shoppers, and fisherman, in particular, find the shoulder seasons are great times to be at the beach.
Quick Tips:
Destin is home to some of the world's most-beautiful beaches. The crystal-clear water and the sugar-white sands have given the Emerald Coast area a reputation as one of America's premier vacation destinations. The beautiful waters of the Emerald Coast beaches provide sunbathers, snorkelers, and fisherman with a paradise beyond words. Fishing off of the beach and jetties yields catches of Whiting, Pompano and Mackerel, while snorkeling in the same locations yields views of beautiful tropical fish and great shell collecting.
The Emerald Coast's beaches are a place of sheer enjoyment and indulgence for people of all ages.
Best Way To Get Around:
Driving Distance to Destin from:
Atlanta - 368
Austin - 735
Baton Rouge - 302
Birmingham - 265
Chattanooga - 410
Charlotte - 617
Cincinnati - 767
Houston - 610
Indianapolis - 742
Jackson, MS - 285
Knoxville - 494
Louisville - 628
Memphis - 507
Mobile - 100
Montgomery - 172
Nashville - 453
New Orleans - 248