Red Snapper Season Florida
Destin Charter Boat Fishing
Red snapper fishing aboard charter boats in Destin, Florida, is a highly anticipated event each year, drawing anglers eager to experience the thrill of catching this prized Gulf species. Here’s a general overview of what to expect when planning a red snapper charter trip in Destin.
2025 Destin Summer Snapper Season – June 1st – August 28th
Book Your Red Snapper Trip Early
Charter Boat Championship Offshore is a federally permitted for-hire vessel.
Season Duration: For federally permitted for-hire vessels (which include most Destin charters), the red snapper season typically opens on June 1 and runs through late August.
For the most accurate and up-to-date information on the current red snapper season, call us at 504.535.3491, and we will recommend the best time for you and your guests to go charter boat fishing. Given the popularity of red snapper season, we recommend you book your charter trip well in advance to secure your preferred dates.
We offer deep-sea trips ranging from 4 to 48 hours, all leaving right from the Destin Harbor. Be sure to book early, especially during Red Snapper season (June–August) and the Destin Fishing Rodeo in October.
Planning Your Fishing Trip
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While red snapper season is a highlight, Destin offers excellent fishing opportunities year-round. However, targeting red snapper specifically is best during the designated season (June through August).
Aboard the Charter Boat Championship is the first step in the wahoo fishing adventure of a lifetime. Expert Captain Matt Champion and his seasoned deckhands will guide anglers to the most productive fishing grounds, utilizing top-of-the-line equipment and techniques honed through years of experience.
Captain Matthew Champion
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Captain Matthew Champion has been fishing in Destin since 1987, turning a lifelong passion into a successful career and the launch of Championship Offshore Outfitting and Charters. Every trip he takes is about giving you an awesome time on the water. Captain Matthew and his friendly crew will walk you through it all, making sure you have fun, and reel in plenty of fish. You’ll head home with great memories and a cooler packed with tasty catches!
Recommended Snapper Trips – Red Snapper Season Florida
Let’s go fishing! 8-Hour Trip and Up
Championship Charters has you covered with all the gear and bait you’ll need, plus a spacious, air-conditioned 42′ charter boat with a restroom to keep things comfortable while you’re out on the water. We’ll even clean and fillet your catch so it’s ready to cook when you get home.
We offer deep-sea trips ranging from 4 to 48 hours, all leaving right from the Destin Harbor. Be sure to book early, especially during Red Snapper season (June–August) and the Destin Fishing Rodeo in October.
Call 504.535.3491 For Trip Information
Call us and we will help you select the best time to go fishing based on what’s biting.
- Groups are limited to six guests on 4 - 18 hour trips.
- Groups are limited to five guests on 24 - 48 hour trips.
- Rates vary by season and availability.
Charter Boat Championship's vessel provides a comfortable and well-equipped platform for anglers looking to enjoy a memorable fishing adventure in Destin's waters.
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4 Hour AM or PM Trip
- Fish for King Mackerel and even Sailfish. You can also bottom fish for Red and Mingo Snappers, White Snapper, etc.
6 Hour AM or PM Trip
- Fish for Wahoo, Sailfish, King Mackerel, and Cobia or hit some wrecks and reefs for some great bottom fishing targeting various Snappers, Groupers and Amberjacks.
8 Hour AM Trip
- Fish for pelagic species like Marlin (Blue and White), Sailfish, Wahoo, and Mahi Mahi. The bottom fishing with this package is also good, catching deep-water Snappers, Grouper, Scamp, Amberjacks.
10 Hour AM Trip
- Fish for Marlin, Sailfish, Wahoo, Mahi Mahi, and bottom fish like Amberjack, Red Snapper, Scamp Grouper, and more. This is where the fishing starts to get really good, because there is not as much fishing pressure from other boats.
12 Hour AM Trip
- Fish for Marlin, Sailfish, Wahoo, Mahi Mahi, and Yellowfin Tuna. You can also fish deep reefs for Scamp Grouper, Red and Vermillion Snappers, Amberjacks. etc.
18 Hour AM Trip (Midnight)
- Fish for Marlin, Sailfish, Wahoo, Mahi Mahi, and Yellowfin Tuna. Can also try some great bottom fishing for Snappers, Groupers, Vermillion, and Amberjacks. The general rule is: the longer the trip the better the quality of the reef fishing and the fish get bigger.