- Location
- Destin, Florida
- Trip Types
- Private offshore day trips, reef fishing, trolling and overnight charters
- Phone
- 504-535-3491
Championship Offshore Charters takes small private groups fishing from Destin with Captain Matthew Champion. Its 42-foot Buddy Davis offers day trips and overnight fishing without the passenger count of a large party boat.
Contact and booking details
| Operator | Championship Offshore Charters |
|---|---|
| Area | Destin, Florida |
| Departure / address | Destin Fishing Fleet Marina, 210 Harbor Boulevard, Destin, FL 32541 |
| Phone | 504-535-3491 |
| Use the operator’s website or phone; no public email was confirmed in the reviewed pages. | |
| Website / reservations | Visit Championship Offshore Charters |
| Trip options | Private offshore day trips, reef fishing, trolling and overnight charters |
Captain Matthew Champion and the boat
The captain’s biography traces his Destin fishing experience to 1987. It also describes commercial fishing work and time in the marine industry. That background is useful context when discussing a specialized offshore trip with him.
The 42-foot Buddy Davis has an air-conditioned cabin, galley, bathroom with a shower and bunks. The published day-trip limit is six passengers. Overnight bookings have a lower limit of five. Confirm the assigned boat and crew for your date.
From a short introduction to two days offshore
Day trips are offered in lengths from four to eighteen hours. A shorter outing gives a group an introduction to Gulf fishing. Eight to twelve hours provides more travel time for different reef grounds or a combination of bottom fishing and trolling.
The operator also advertises 24- to 48-hour trips. Longer outings can include offshore rigs and blue-water fishing for tuna and billfish. Those targets require the right conditions and are not a promise of what a particular trip will catch. Tell the captain your main goal so he can recommend a realistic length.
Included gear and supplies
Tackle, bait, ice and fishing licenses are provided. The crew cleans and bags fish that may be kept. Pack meals, snacks and drinks for the time you will be aboard, especially if you are considering an overnight charter.
Discuss sleeping arrangements before reserving a multi-day trip. Bunks, passenger capacity and fishing space are separate considerations. Also ask which personal bags and coolers will fit without crowding the deck.
Rates, deposits and questions to settle first
The main booking number is 504-535-3491. The operator asks visitors to call for current prices because rates change with the season and availability. Provide your date, guest count and preferred duration when requesting a quote.
The website contains differing deposit and cancellation descriptions across its pages. Get one written policy with your confirmation, including the deposit amount, refund rules and the charge for a late cancellation. Do not assume that an older rate or review page supplies the terms for a new booking.
Weather decisions rest with the captain. Ask how a weather cancellation is resolved and whether another date is available. The correct plan starts with the group’s experience, the forecast and the amount of time everyone wants to spend offshore.
Details checked October 1, 2026, using the operator’s published information. Rates, boats, meeting points and policies can change; confirm the final trip details directly. Listed species describe possible targets, not a guaranteed catch or an open harvest season.
Featured photo: Championship Offshore sportfishing boat at the dock. Photo from Championship Offshore Charters.
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