Private Charter (All Ages)

NOAA Federal Waters

Red Snapper fishing is a 6 hour minimum starting June 1st

Duration & Rates

Please ensure to book enough time (6 hrs - 12 hrs) to catch enough for dinner or the freezer. The boat has travel time to get to the fishing spots.

Off-Season Rates from October 22nd - May 21st, Trips Depart at 7am
Season Rates from May 22nd - October 21st, Trips Depart at 6am

Half Day & Full Day Fishing Trips

HALF DAY

Fishing Experience
4 Hours: Starting at $1,240
*see more below

5 Hours: Starting at $1,550
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Most Popular on Half-Days and a Normal Charter
6 Hours: Starting at $1,860
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FULL DAY

8 Hours: Starting at $2,480
*see more below

Most Popular on Full Days
10 Hours: Starting at $3,100
*see more below

12 Hours: Starting at $3,720
*see more below

up to 6 passengers "including Children".
Captain and Crew do not count as passengers.

Half Day Fishing Trips:

4 Hour Trip Starting at $1,300 *Afternoon only

This fishing charter is a great introduction to fishing in the Gulf of Mexico.

Great Starter Fishing Trip

Coastal Trolling (State Waters)
Trolling for King Mackerel, Spanish Mackerel, Mahi Mahi, and Bonito Tuna.

Also, this is a great option to shark fish! 🦈

5 Hours Starting at $1,625 6am - 11am

Good Bottom Fishing for;
Red Snapper, Vermillion Snappers, Mangrove Snappers, Lane Snappers, White Snappers, Triggerfish, & Red Porgy to keep.

Tolling for Pelagic Species such;
as King Mackerel, Spanish Mackerel, Mahi Mahi, Blackfin Tuna, and Bonito Tuna.

Also, a great Shark Fishing 🦈 charter!

Most Popular and Great Starter Charter

6 Hours Starting at $1,950 6am-12pm

This is a good charter to allows for more time to get into Federal Waters.

You can bottom fish for Red Snapper, Amberjack (seasonal), Amberines, Mangrove Snapper, White Snapper, Vermillion Snapper, Lane Snappers, Scamp Grouper, Gag Groupers (seasonal), & Triggerfish (seasonal).

We are always trolling for Wahoo on the way out & in back to the dock!

Full Day Fishing Trips:

8 Hours Starting at $2,600 6am-2pm

Another great combo charter!

Great time to bottom fish for Red Snapper, Gag Groupers (seasonal) , Scamp Groupers, Red Groupers, Amberine, Almaco Jacks, Vermillion Snappers, White Snappers, Amberjack (Seasonal), & Triggerfish (seasonal).

We can Troll offshore for King Mackerel, BlackFin Tuna, Wahoo, Mahi Mahi, Barracuda, Sailfish and Bonito Tuna.

Most Popular Full Day

10 Hours Starting at $3,250 6am-4pm

Awesome Trip! This charter allows for more fishing time with a chance to get offshore and hit areas we don’t get to fish every day.

It offers more opportunity for bigger fish including Big Red Snapper, Greater Amberjack (seasonal), Gag Gag Groupers (seasonal), Red Groupers, Scamp Grouper, Larger Vermillion Snappers, and Triggerfish (seasonal).

We can also troll further offshore for King Mackerel, BlackFin Tuna, Wahoo, Mahi Mahi, Sailfish, & Bonito Tuna.

12 Hours Starting at $3,900 6am-6pm

Plenty of time to get into deeper waters and bottom fish for those Red Snappers, Gag Groupers (seasonal), Scamp Groupers, Red Groupers, Amberjacks (seasonal), Triggerfish (seasonal) & other reef fish where others can't get to.

As well, as troll for migrating pelagic species; Blue Marlin, White Marlin, Mahi Mahi, Wahoo and Sailfish . You never know what you may catch out on a 12 hour!

About The "Done Deal":

This is an Offshore Deep Sea Fishing Private Trip with Destin Inshore Fishing Company. State Licensed, Federal Permitted Reef & Pelagic, and HMS permit for Blue Marlin, White Marlin, Sailfish, Swordfish, Wahoo, Dolphinfish, Tunas, and Sharks.

This fishing trip uses the 52C' Hatteras Sportfishing Convertible "Done Deal" and has been recently refitted to current Offshore Sportfishing Yacht Standards.

This 52' Sportfishing Yacht is Captained by Rusty Gilbert, and he gets you fishing very comfortably, with the newest Dual Simrad Navigation/Chartplotter/Sounder, w/ Radar systems.

Enjoy resting in salon with 4.6 Tons of Heating & Air Conditioning, listening to SirusXM radio played on Sony Home Entertainment Surround Sound System, or watch the 55’ LCD TV w/Directv (also connected).

A new interior, including granite countertops in the Galley (kitchen) with sink, microwave and full utensils. Two separate, full baths downstairs with 2 bunk rooms and master suite. The salon (living area) offers one full sized sofa and separate sectional sofa allows for easy napping between fishing holes for your party.

She has been updated & retrofitted to keep the "“Classic Hatteras”" feel with the main goal of, fishing in mind!

What to Bring:

A Great Attitude that you’re about to make awesome memories on your adventure!
Cooler (or use one of ours)
Personal Drinks
Small Lunch or Afternoon Snack for Full Days
Lite Snacks for Half Days
Towel
Sunscreen (lotion only, please no spray)
Hat, Beach Attire, & Camera
Cash gratuity for the Captain/Crew

What is Included:

52' Hatteras Sportfishing Yacht
U.S. Coast Guard Captain, "Capt. Rusty Gilbert" w/ 30yrs experience offshore fishing in Destin, FL!
Insurance
Safety Equipment per the U.S. Coast Guard UPV.
Charter Boat Fishing License per the State of Florida, F.W.C. up to 6 passengers.
Federal Reef and Pelagic Permit per NOAA/National Marine Fisheries up to 6 passengers.
New PENN & Shimano Fishing Tackle (Rods and Reels)
Tutorial how to land "“The Big One”" from the Mates, "Shag" or "Ernie"!
Frozen Bait (you have to catch the live bait)!
Terminal Tackle; ie. Hooks, Leads, Fluorocarbon Leader Material, Swivels and Lures
More Tips and Tricks from the Pro's!
Fish Ice and Drink Ice in our coolers.
Fish Cleaning at Harborwalk Village at our boat slip.

Gratuity of 20-25% Cash Preferred

Tip: If you're worried about seasickness!

Please look into Dramamine. 🤢 (We have noticed, taking it the night before the charter and the morning of the charter helps!)
If you, your family and friends do this, the chance of seasickness is reduced. 😁
Please use as directed and/or talk to your Physician.

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Offshore Fishing on the "Done Deal"