will find one of America's largest charter boat fleets in Destin with half day, full day and overnight Destin fishing charters available. Private Destin charter boats usually accommodate up to six anglers and cost about $140 to $150 per hour. If your party is small, you might try a group charter and share the boat with others. The most economical choice is a Destin fishing party boat, which holds about 20 to 100 people and costs around $35 per person for a half day trip. This is a great alternative if some members of your group are not serious anglers.

Freshwater or saltwater fishing licenses are generally required for anglers at least 16 years of age who are fishing from privately owned boats, but a number of exclusions apply. Fishing licenses are not required if you're on a charter boat. A one week non-resident license costs about $15. For more information, contact the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission at 1-888-FISH-FLORIDA.

Destin Fishing Known as the "World's Luckiest Fishing Village," Destin offers world-class fishing year-round. Pier and jetty fishing in the Gulf is great from April to October and catches include Bluefish, Sail Cat, Spanish Mackerel, King Mackerel, and more. Inshore trolling for fish such as Dolphin, King Mackerel, Spanish Mackerel, Bonito, and Cobia is best from March through November. Destin deep sea fishing for game fish such as Snapper, Grouper, Amber Jack, and Cobia is good year round. Destin is famous for billfish action with offshore trolling for White Marlin, Blue Marlin, and Sailfish best from April to December. Guests of

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