Fishing

By Cali Hlavac, To Do In Destin The Emerald Coast of Destin is not just a picturesque backdrop for tourists; it is also a battleground against an invasive species - the lionfish. On May 18-19, 2024, the Lionfish Festival returns to Destin, rallying the community in an ongoing effort to...

For some of us, it is inevitable. It happens every year around this time. It’s a cumulative effect. The sun sets later. Temperatures creeping up to feeling very Spring-like. And even though we don’t want to let our thoughts wander from our current task, we can’t help ourselves. We...

By Cali Hlavac, To Do In Destin Nestled along the picturesque shores of the Gulf of Mexico, Destin boasts a reputation as the “World’s Luckiest Fishing Village.” While many visitors envision deep-sea excursions when thinking about fishing on the Emerald Coast, there are other opportunities for anglers who prefer to...

By Cali Hlavac The 37th annual Destin Boat Parade is a time-honored tradition in our little fishing community! Organized and executed by the Destin History and Fishing Museum, this long-standing tradition will kick off at 6 p.m. on Sunday, December 10th all along the Destin Harbor. Commercial and private boats alike...

By Cali Hlavac As colder temps roll in, we start to target more inshore species – specifically Flounder, Redfish and Trout. The cooler weather means the fish will school up in one area, making them easier to catch once you track them down. Flounder will be in the Bay and Gulf this month, as...

Come to the docks for the best spectator sport this time of year! On any given day in October, anywhere from 250 to 1500 folks show up behind A.J.’s Seafood & Oyster Bar to see what is being brought to the scales. Let word get out that there is...

For a decade, Stinky’s has been the host of two fishing tournaments; one in the spring and one in the fall. The Stinky’s Fall Pompano Beach to Bay Grand Slam Fishing Tournament will be held from October 1 through October 28. The tournament has a new name and some of the...

Sharing the sport of fishing with children, no matter where one lives, can be an excellent way to spend time and make long lasting memories. Whether you’re fishing experience began with a cane pole using a piece of hot dog on the hook, on a boat, surf fishing, going...

2023 will mark the 75th Annual Fishing Rodeo in Destin, and each year it gets better and better. Created back in 1948, the Destin Fishing Rodeo had one simple goal: to extend the tourist season another month. Destin has always been a popular tourist spot for fishing, and keeping...

Hey! My name is Carrington Phillips and what an honor and privilege it is to be chosen as Miss Destin 2023! I am the daughter of a Destin charter boat captain, and the sister of two first mates, one being my twin brother. I am the youngest of nine...