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In our last Destin fishing video we told you all about why they call this
Northwest Florida City the luckiest fishing Village in the world its unique
position on the Gulf Coast amazing fishing weather and huge Charter Fleet
make it an excellent spot to cast the line from in today's video we're telling
you exactly what fish you can catch in Destin right now and in the coming
months we'll take you inshore offshore and everywhere in between to discover
just how good it gets and if there's one thing that all these fish have in common
it's that they can reach really big sizes in Destin's Waters
we'll show you some of fishing Booker Angler's best catches talk to local
captains about what to expect from your trip and get into the ins and outs of
fish seasonality but before we dive in make sure you're hitting the like And
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we'll start our journey through fishing in Destin in its shallow inshore waters
where one of the gulf Coast's most notable fish is found in abundance
catching redfish is an exciting experience from start to finish they
fight hard and make for a great meal after a long day of fishing you'll want
to hit the choctawhatchee bay for the species and lucky for you you can fish
for them year round if you're in town from late May to late August or early
September don't miss out on tarpon fishing in Destin silver kings are some
of the most prized inshore fish you can find and there are good reasons for that
Fight Hard jump high and will do anything they can to get off your line
as one of the oldest living fish today they're fiercely protected in Florida
but you can still get some great catch and release action when the season is
open night fishing yields the best results
but if you're heading out during the day combine your trip with Pompano and jack
for ball fishing to fill any gaps while redfish and Tarpon might be the
best known species in Destin's in short Waters there are plenty more fish to add
to your list additional year-round targets include sheep's head mangrove
snapper and spotted sea trout you'll also find Cobia running the beaches in
Spring once the waters hit around the mid-60s these fish are surprisingly
strong and stubborn not to mention delicious so if you weren't sure about
adding them to your target list these clips should change your mind
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as the summer approaches so do the best months for fishing in Destin if you're
spending yours on the Emerald Coast you won't want to skip out on a red snapper
fishing trip even though the season is typically short in Florida the sheer
amount of red snapper in Destin's near shore and offshore Waters means there's
a big chance you'll take fish home and while you're casting your rods near the
bottom you'll also come across several varieties of tasty grouper these fish
are a staple on summer fishing trips in Destin and provide both fight and flavor
and that's not all heading to Destin's offshore artificial reefs like Jurassic
Park will also put you on Triggerfish this is another excellent eating fish
and great Target for Anglers for all skill levels red snapper gag grouper and
Triggerfish all share the same habitat so catching any of these is a good
indication that there are more nearby just be aware that each species may have
a different Open Season so check with your captain before deciding on what to
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if it's really big fish you came for it's time to hop aboard a high-powered
fishing vessel and head offshore the first targets you'll start to see
coming through as the waters warm up in May are Wahoo and black ventuna but
things really get going in June and July if Tarpon are the prized fish inshore
then billfish take the cake in Destin's deep Waters blue marlin can hit up to 1
000 pounds with sailfish providing an equally impressive fight and excellent
picture taking opportunities the action peaks in September and stays
strong well into October sometimes even November and warmer years
Anglers looking for a true challenge can also make their way out to oil rigs
about 150 miles offshore multi-day trips are your best options here and trust us
the journey is more than worth it these trips are popular with Anglers chasing
yellowfin tuna and big swordfish in other popular Pastime in Destin shark
fishing you'll find everything from Deep Water species to docile and Shore Giants
keep in mind the majority of sharks in Florida are strictly Catch and Release
but that shouldn't stop you from facing off against the many beasts found across
destined Waters by now you've probably decided that
Destin is definitely the spot for your next fishing trip
there are just a few more things to get in order before you set out the most
important being fishing licenses luckily if you're fishing with a licensed
Charter Captain they'll cover licenses for everyone on board otherwise you'll
most likely need to purchase one before heading out
the checkout are full-length video explaining the ins and outs of getting a
Florida fishing license make sure to hit the link in the description below
and of course we shouldn't end the video without telling you about some of the
fishing tournaments taking place in the luckiest fishing Village in the world
topping the list is the world famous destined fishing rodeo it takes place
throughout the month of October and brings in huge crowds for all kinds of
fishing competitions and plenty of delicious Seafood to sample
you can't make it to Destin in October don't worry there are plenty more
tournaments and events you can take part in for a comprehensive list check out
our fishing and Destin blog post Link in the description below
Destin is the biggest fishing fleet in North America also known as the luckiest
fishing Village in the world the variety of fish that you can catch in this area
from bottom fishing all the way to top water blue marlin fishing it's just a
lot of excitement there's a natural bottom and a natural drop off of
starting about 20 miles once you get offshore and a lot of the fish
hang out on that natural bottom and it's the closest access you can get to that
place here out of Destin Florida you could spend two or three days head out
to Desoto Canyon follow the canyon all the way down to Louisiana oil rigs and
catch those big Bluefin Tunas and Yellowfin Tunas and blue Marlins just a
lot of fishing a lot of excitement a lot of variety of fish you can catch and
take home to your family Dustin's just a beautiful place it
always has been as far as the abundance of fishing here there's all types of
fishing I mean we're not too far from big marlin and swordfish and Wahoo and
dolphin and stuff like that and then you can fish up in close and catch your
other glazes like mackerel Bonitas cobias and then the plethora bottom fish
out on the natural and artificial reefs there's just a lot of opportunity to
fishing here if you're ready to see for yourself why
they call Destin the luckiest fishing Village in the world you're in the right
place you can find a Destin fishing trip that's perfect for you and your family
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visiting fishingbooker.com with hundreds of local guides verified reviews and
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exciting day on the water so go ahead and download our app or just visit us
online and start planning your adventure today
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