Fishing

Handle fish as little as possible and only with wet hands. This reduces the removal of fish slime, which protects the fish from infection and aids in swimming. Match tackle to the targeted fish to land it quickly and minimize stress on the fish. Large species such as sharks, billfish...

By Mary Anne Windes If I had to put my finger on the “one thing” that makes Destin so popular, it would be the quick access to deep water for deep sea fishing in the Gulf of Mexico. Typically, Mom loves the shopping, the kids love the beach, Dad wants...

By Cali Hvalac, To Do In Destin 2021 marks the 73rd Annual Fishing Rodeo in “The World’s Luckiest Village” and with it comes the return of many events that were canceled in the previous year, prompting community excitement. Since its inception in 1948, the Destin Fishing Rodeo has expanded into one...

Weigh-Ins are everyday behind A.J.’s from 10 am - 7 pm. Destin Fishing Rodeo September Events Meet Miss Destin (Thursday, Sept. 16) Thursday, September 16, 2021, at 6:00 pm, Harbor Docks will host an Introduction party for Miss Kailey Sparks, Miss Destin 2021. Captains, Crew, Anglers and volunteers are invited to this...

By Cali Hvalac, To Do In Destin It’s been a lifelong dream of Captain Lionel James to have his own TV show. Since he can remember, he would watch fishing shows on TV and aspire to have his own someday. The dream is finally coming true as the first episode...

By Cali Hvalac, To Do In Destin It’s August and that means it’s time for everyone’s favorite: Shark Week! This year, Shark Week runs August 9 to 13 and with that comes Discovery Channel entertainment, restaurant specials, and more. Sharks are an integral part of our eco-system. So, let’s learn...

By Frank Berte 57—the number of days, at the time of this printing, until the Destin Fishing Rodeo begins! For us locals, it’s time to begin getting ready for this year’s Fishing Rodeo season—part of what Destin is known for! The Destin Fishing Rodeo 1948 – 2021 The Rodeo began in May...

By Cali Hvalac, To Do In Destin The Tarpon have arrived! A bucket list fish for many anglers, Tarpon are most commonly found in South Florida, but Destin sees a passing migration during June and July. Tarpon are known for their massive size, can reach up to 8 ft. long...

By Cali Hvalac, To Do In Destin There are two types of locals in Destin: Those that live on land, and those that live in the water. Those in the water were here first, but graciously share this area with us humans who reside here and who vacation here. It doesn’t...

Okaloosa County Sinks Retired US Air Force Vessel A large 93-foot U.S. Air Force steel-hull water training vessel, BIG DAWG, was sunk to the seafloor in 104 feet of water, 14 miles southwest of the Destin Pass on May 7. The vessel was offered to Okaloosa County Staff in June...