Destin, Florida has been called the "World's Luckiest Fishing Village." For geologists, that means that the entire town basically rests on a mountain, which continues downward to 100-foot depths within ten miles of shore. For you, it means world-class deep sea fishing.
That’s the fastest drop on the Gulf Coast, and it means that there are an estimated four times as many fish species here than at most fishing destinations. Offshore trolling starts at just 27 miles, and the bottom fishing is world-class; expect to catch grouper, amberjack and red snapper to name a few. Inshore fishing features Spanish and king mackerel, bluefish, tarpon and blackfin tuna; there’s also bay, bayou and even freshwater fishing around Destin on the Blackwater and Yellow Rivers.
Not surprisingly, Destin is home to one of the largest deep sea charter boat fleets in the U.S. These charters can take you up to 100 miles offshore into the Gulf of Mexico in search of prized catches - sailfish, white marlin, blue marlin, wahoo and more.
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Things to know:
Region: Northwest Florida
Related activities: Check out the annual Destin Fishing Rodeo and Destin Seafood Festival!
Total area: 8.2 square miles
Fun facts: These spectacular beaches were voted “safest in the country.”
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