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    6-Hour Deep Sea Family Fishing Charter in Destin

    Fish the Gulf on a 6-hour family-friendly charter with gear provided

    4.8 stars• 524 reviews

    Duration

    6 Hours

    Ideal For

    Up to 40 people

    Includes

    Rod & reel, tackle, license

    Highlights

    Head out on a 6-hour deep sea fishing trip designed for all ages, from kids to grandparents. Learn Gulf fishing techniques from an experienced crew on a safe, comfortable boat.

    • Cast lines offshore with help from a friendly, experienced crew
    • Learn fishing techniques and Gulf know-how as you go
    • Relax onboard with cold storage available for your catch
    • Bring your own lunch and drinks for the ride
    • Follow onboard rules: beer in cans only, no glass, no hard liquor

    What's Included

    • Rod and reel
    • Tackle
    • On-board cold storage for fish
    • Fishing license

    Things to know

    Sweet Jody is not wheelchair accessible.

    Cancellation Policy

    Full refund with 24 hours notice of cancellation. Full refund in case of operator cancellation due to weather or other unforeseen circumstances. No-shows will be charged the full price.

    Product ID: 3KGT94

    FAQs

    Arrive 30 minutes before your start time and check in at the Sweet Jody booth on the dock behind the restaurant "Brotullas." The booth looks like a small blue cottage marked "Sweet Jody."

    Plan for pay-to-park parking. Fish cleaning is also a separate cash fee: the mates will filet and bag your fish for $0.50 per pound of stringer weight. Tips for the mates are not included.

    Bring your own lunch, snacks, and drinks, and you can bring a cooler. Beer is allowed in moderation in cans only. Do not bring glass containers or hard liquor.

    Meeting details

    210 HWY 98 Destin, FL 32541

    Experience provided by Sweet Jody Fishing

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    Adult

    $117.60

    Ages 13 - 64

    0

    Child

    $112

    Ages 3 -12

    0

    Senior

    $112

    Ages 65+

    0

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    Review summary

    4.8
    Excellent
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    Captain Aaron and his crew consistently earn praise for putting anglers on fish and working tirelessly throughout the trip. The deckhands, particularly Nick, Moose, Steve, and Austin, get frequent shoutouts for being helpful, welcoming, and making people feel like they're on a private charter rather than a party boat. Many reviewers mention catching limits, with the crew providing solid instructions on where to fish at each stop. The boat itself stands out for being clean and even having WiFi onboard. A few operational issues pop up in the reviews worth noting. Some anglers felt trips ran significantly longer than scheduled due to trolling at the end (which only certain passengers could participate in), and there are occasional complaints about the captain moving spots too frequently before fish could really bite. A handful of reviewers also mentioned the boat feeling overcrowded or encountering unhelpful crew members, though these experiences seem to be outliers. The cleaning fees and strong tipping requests at the end rubbed a couple people the wrong way. Overall though, most anglers have excellent experiences and report coming back multiple times, with the crew's attentiveness and fish-finding abilities being the clear highlights.

    What people are saying

    Review 1 of 4
    5/5

    Crew was very helpful and considerate. Thanks to Jackson and nic! You guys rock! Keep rolling!

    Photo of James Moman

    James Moman

    September 1, 2026

    Review 1 of 1
    5/5

    Crew was very helpful and considerate. Thanks to Jackson and nic! You guys rock! Keep rolling!

    Photo of James Moman

    James Moman

    September 1, 2026

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