You can find some of the best deep-sea fishing off the coast of Destin, Florida. Many people call Destin the “luckiest fishing village” because it offers anglers of all skill levels the opportunity for great inshore, nearshore, and offshore fishing. Some of the most common species of game fish you can catch here include amberjack, snapper, shark, triggerfish, Spanish mackerel, marlin, mahi mahi, wahoo, tuna, sailfish, and cobia.

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The best places to fish in Destin are the Okaloosa Island pier, the 100-fathom curve, and the East Pass jetties. The Okaloosa Island pier is over 1,200 feet long, and you can catch kingfish, jacks, barracudas, sailfish, and sharks near the end. You’ll find Redfish, Bluefish, Ladyfish, Pompanos, and Rays near the shore. You don’t need a fishing license to fish from the pier.

The 100-fathom curve is a top spot for offshore trolling, where you will find sharks, barracuda, grouper, sailfish, cobia, wahoo, tuna, and marlin. The East Pass jetties are ideal for trophy fishing, and here you can catch King and Spanish mackerel, grouper, flounder, trout, sheepshead, redfish, and sharks. Predatory game fish are common at the jetties, so use a light setup and gear with live bait close to the rocks.

Summer is the best time for offshore fishing in Destin. Marlin, Sailfish, Mahi Mahi, Tuna, Barracuda, and tarpon are abundant during the summer months. Amberjack, Bluefish, Bluegill, Bonito, Cobia, Mackerel, pompano, and Wahoo appear along the coast from spring through autumn. Fall and winter are the best seasons for flounder, grouper, and bass. You can catch snapper and redfish all year round in Destin.

Destin boat ramps:

The following boat ramps provide access to Destin.