Fishing

By Cali Hlavac October has arrived and that means one thing in our lucky little fishing village – The Destin Fishing Rodeo is underway! Anglers of all ages and charter boats alike are excited and geared up to compete for the first place prize. Since its inception in 1948, the Destin...

Fishing in our area isn’t a new phenomenon. It goes back over a thousand years. As far back as the seventh century A.D., the American Indians who called this strip of paradise home survived off the seafood in the area. Hundreds of years later, it is thought that Spanish...

As one of the area’s long-standing traditions, the Blessing of the Fleet brings out locals and tourists each year for a ceremony unlike any other on the Destin Harbor. However, amidst all the uncertainty surrounding our reopening agenda, this year’s tradition looked a bit different. On Ascension Day every year,...

By Cali Hlavac, To Do In Destin The history of our lucky little fishing village was built on the blood, sweat, and tears of many local Charter Boat captains. These men fished the beautiful waters of Destin from sunrise to sunset to build a life for their family and are well...

Thursday Throw Downs through Oct. 28! LJ Schooners Dockside Restaurant & Oyster Bar & Bluewater Bay Marina began its Thursday Night Throw Downs on Thursday, March 12. These races continue until October 28, every Thursday evening! This is a fun Stand-Up Paddle Board race with a unique race format. All Stand-Up...

Gray Triggerfish is Open in Gulf State and Federal Waters The recreational gray triggerfish season reopened to harvest in Gulf state and federal waters March 1, and will remain open through May 1, closing to harvest May 2. If you plan to fish for gray triggerfish in Gulf state...

By Mary Anne Windes 2020 has turned into a year of trials and patience-testing, but it didn’t start off that way. For the first time in many years, the captains received the great news that they were getting 61 days of Red Snapper season. One year, they only got six...

By Cali Hlavac, To Do In Destin Fishing Tournaments have been one socially distant way to get outside with friends this summer and participate in a fun activity. This year was the 2nd annual Boathouse Oyster Bar Summer Slam Fishing Tournament that happened from June 1 to August 9. State and...

By Cali Hlavac, To Do In Destin Many people have never heard of a Lionfish, nor do they know why this species is so disliked, and what an impact these tiny little creatures make to the Gulf and its ecosystem. Their colorful design is noticed by predators and helps them...

By Cali Hlavac, To Do In Destin The year 2020 has felt like a lifetime, but we are finally on the home stretch! Fall is officially here and with that comes our beloved Destin Fishing Rodeo! 2020 will be the 72nd Annual Fishing Rodeo in Destin, and like all the...