Even if you’re not a dedicated fisherman, your bucket list is likely to include a deep sea fishing trip and there is nowhere better to pit your skill against some of the ocean’s greatest sport fish than Destin, Florida. Home of Florida’s biggest charter boat fleet, Destin’s location near the spot where the continental shelf plunges suddenly and dramatically into deep water has made this Gulf Coast beach town an internationally known fishing destination.
Within only miles of Destin’s busy harbor, fishermen can pit their wits against some of the ocean’s wiliest denizens, including sailfish, marlins, King mackerels, tuna, tarpons, dolphins and sharks. While the greatest variety of fish is in season between April and October, a respectable selection of fish can be hunted year round. During January and February, snappers, red fish trigger fish and amberjacks are the primary targets of Destin fishing carters with each successive month increasing the number of species that can be hunted until summer’s peak season arrives. (To find out what’s biting when, click here and scroll down to access Destin’s annual fishing calendar.)
Destin’s happy location allows fishermen to enjoy a variety of fishing experiences during their Destin vacation. Destin fishing carters offer bottom fishing for groupers, red snappers and amberjacks; inshore trolling for king mackerel, tuna and dolphin; sight fishing for cobia; and offshore trolling for blue marlins, sailfish and other sport fish. Some charter companies offer shark fishing and fresh-water fishing is available on nearby inland rivers and lakes.
Destin vacation rentals on the beach or near the harbor put fishing aficionados close to the action while providing a comfortable place to swap fish stories and plan the next day’s hunt. Book beautiful Destin vacation rentals on iTrip.net today and start planning your Destin deep sea fishing vacation today!