Groupers

Groupers are teleosts, typically having a stout body and a large mouth. They are not built for long-distance, fast swimming. They can be quite large, and lengths over a meter and weights up to 100 kg are not uncommon, though obviously in such a large group, species vary considerably. Groupers can be caught year round with…

Flounders

Flounders are a group of flatfish species. Flounder typically grow to a length of 12.5–37.5 centimeters (4.9–14.8 in), and as large as 60 centimeters (24 in). Their width is about half their length. Flounder can be caught year round with our charters; however, the peak season for flounder fishing is from approximately November to March.

Cobia

The cobia (Rachycentron canadum) is a species of perciform marine fish, the only representative of the genusRachycentron and the family Rachycentridae. Other common names include black kingfish, black salmon, ling, lemonfish, crabeater, prodigal son, black bonito, and aruan tasek.

Amberjack

Amberjack is an Atlantic and Pacific fish of the Carangidae family. There are many types of amberjacks, including greater amberjacks (Atlantic), lesser amberjacks (Atlantic), Almaco jack (Pacific), yellowtail (Pacific), and the banded rudderfish (Atlantic). *Anglers can catch Amberjack year round with our charters!

Fish

Types of Fish You May Catch Anglers can expect to encounter a variety of species during an offshore charter. Species encountered are seasonal but common catches include King Mackerel, Red Snapper, Spanish Mackerel, Amber jack, Grouper, Jack Crevalle, Bonito, Red Drum, Flounder, Sheepshead, Porgys, Mangrove Snapper, Trigger Fish, and more.. Amberjack is an Atlantic and…

destin fishing charter captain Kirk Pristas

Captain Kirk Pristas

Captain Kirk Pristas is an avid Outdoorsman and Conservationist who began fishing the Gulf of Mexico since age ten. Captain Kirk is a native Floridian who grew up on the bay in Lynn Haven which enabled him to experience the many opportunities our great area has to offer. Whether it’s hunting for Sambar Deer on St. Vincent Island, diving for Spiny and Shovelnose Lobster, Alligator hunting, fishing for Tuna and Marlin out in the Gulf or just floundering in the bay, Capt. Kirk has done it all in the local area.

After spending nine years in the Air Force with numerous deployments to the Middle East, Capt. Kirk decided to honorably separate from active duty and return to his native roots. This enabled him to pursue his passion for fishing and the outdoors while being able to show others what unbelievable outdoor experiences our area has to offer.
Capt. Kirk enjoys almost every kind of fishing and always strives to provide the best possible trip that will make memories!