Maximum Fishing Fun in Destin

Maximum Fishing Fun offers small-group Destin fishing with a published menu ranging from a short sunset shark trip to a long oil-rig run. The operation markets Maximus and emphasizes faster travel to the fishing grounds, with a maximum of six guests and pricing that starts with a four-person party.

Contact and booking details

The boat and fishing approach

The company's boat information describes twin 300-horsepower Suzuki motors, Furuno navigation displays and radar. Its material discusses Gulf bottom fishing, bay fishing and oil-rig fishing. Confirm the current vessel name, captain and boarding point on the reservation rather than relying on older fishing reports.

Trips are private, with a six-person maximum. The published pricing structure includes one to four people and adds $100 for a fifth and another $100 for a sixth. That means a four-person advertised price is not the final cost for six.

Published trip options

The charters page lists a six-hour morning trip at $1,500 and a five-hour afternoon trip at $1,250. It also advertises an approximately 16-hour oil-rig trip at $4,000, described as four hours out, eight hours fishing and four hours back. Sunset shark fishing is listed at $500 for two hours.

Verify the exact departure time and current total when booking; one printed morning time range is inconsistent with its stated six-hour duration. The website also advertises a 10% military and law-enforcement discount, applied on the charter day. Ask about eligibility and whether it combines with your chosen package.

Included gear and live bait

The operator lists fuel, fishing-license coverage, ice, rods, reels and tackle. Retainable fish are cleaned, rinsed and bagged back at the dock. Guests who prefer zip-top bags are asked to bring them.

Cut and frozen bait carry no extra charge in the published description. Live bait can be caught during the trip or purchased when available. The page gives purchased-bait examples of $40 for four to five hours, $50 for six hours and $60 for eight hours. Confirm the current option because catching bait uses charter time.

What to bring and clarify

Bring food, drinks, a hat, sunglasses and sunscreen. The operator provides cooler space and asks guests bringing their own cooler to limit it to one; a cooler used only for transporting fish can stay in the vehicle. Beer is allowed, with cans preferred over glass.

The website describes a 15–20% tip as customary and appreciated. It does not set out a complete current cancellation schedule in the reviewed pages. Obtain the deposit, cancellation and weather terms, along with the marina location and final quote, before reserving.

Details checked September 26, 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.

Sources and photos

• Maximum Fishing Fun — Official website
• Maximum Fishing Fun — Charter fishing service
• Maximum Fishing Fun — Fishing trip destin fishing
• Maximum Fishing Fun — Contact
• Maximum Fishing Fun — Charters
• Maximum Fishing Fun — Captains
• Maximum Fishing Fun — About

Featured photo: Charter boat at sunset. Photo from Maximum Fishing Fun.