- Location
- Destin, Florida
- Trip Types
- Bay fishing, inshore trolling, Gulf fishing, cobia and shark trips
- Phone
- 850-376-1936
Dawn Patrol Charters offers small-boat fishing around Destin, from the bay to nearby Gulf waters. Captain JT and Captain Robert Broestler bring long local fishing backgrounds to trips that can include trolling, cobia fishing and shark fishing.
Contact and booking details
| Operator | Dawn Patrol Charters |
|---|---|
| Area | Destin, Florida |
| Departure / address | 538 Harbor Lane, Destin, FL 32541; confirm the slip with Captain JT |
| Phone | 850-376-1936; office 850-460-2220 |
| captjt@dawnpatroldestin.com | |
| Website / reservations | Visit Dawn Patrol Charters |
| Trip options | Bay fishing, inshore trolling, Gulf fishing, cobia and shark trips |
Two captains with local roots
Captain John “JT” Tenore leads Dawn Patrol. He moved to the Destin and Fort Walton Beach area in 1980. His background includes local pier fishing, commercial fishing and working the back bays. The older fleet site also identifies Captain Robert Broestler among its captains.
The business offers several fishing styles rather than a single fixed offshore itinerary. Explain whether your group wants sheltered bay fishing or a run into the Gulf. That choice helps the crew match the outing to your interests and the day’s conditions.
The Dawn Patrol boats
The fleet page lists two 22-foot Cape Horn boats. Dawn Patrol has a Yamaha 250-horsepower four-stroke engine, an 8.5-foot beam, a second steering station and a cobia tower. Its livewell holds 30 gallons. Dawn Patrol Too has a Yamaha 225-horsepower four-stroke engine, a T-top and a 40-gallon livewell.
A raised lookout can help the captain spot fish near the surface. Livewells keep bait ready during the trip. Ask which boat is available and how many people it can take on your chosen outing. The reviewed boat information does not provide a firm passenger limit.
Pick the trip before asking for a price
The current booking site advertises a children’s catch-and-release outing from $500, other family fishing from $700, bay-and-Gulf choices from $850 and a longer choice from $1,050. These starting figures refer to different packages. Confirm the hours and guest count attached to the trip you select.
The older rates page does not publish a dollar schedule, but says season, group size and fishing style affect the quote. Use the current reservation total for your date. Ask about the deposit and the refund terms for a customer cancellation or a captain-made weather cancellation.
Arrange the details directly
The current site lists license coverage and fishing tackle as supplied. Call Captain JT to confirm bait, drinks, fish cleaning and the final price. The listed departure is 538 Harbor Lane, but obtain the slip and arrival instructions with the reservation.
Get the dock location in your confirmation. Tell the captain about children, first-time anglers and any difficulty boarding a small boat. A discussion before departure is the easiest way to choose a suitable duration.
Details checked October 2, 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: Dawn Patrol anglers holding a king mackerel beside the boat tower. Photo from Dawn Patrol Charters.
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