Misa Charters in Destin

Misa Charters offers private fishing and boating from Destin aboard a custom Blackwell yacht. Captain Eric Hayles is the named guide. The business combines offshore fishing with optional nonfishing experiences, including sunset outings and Crab Island visits arranged as their own itineraries.

Contact and booking details

Captain Eric's Destin background

The official website says Eric Hayles grew up in Destin and brings more than 20 years of fishing-charter experience. Its fishing descriptions emphasize his familiarity with the local waters. Confirm that Eric will run the date you reserve if fishing with a particular captain matters to you.

The company's offering is customized rather than limited to one standard package. Explain whether you want a serious offshore fishing day, a family introduction or a mixed boating itinerary. That conversation helps the captain recommend a practical schedule for the group.

A 60-foot Blackwell yacht

Misa is described as a custom-built 60-foot Blackwell yacht constructed in Wanchese, North Carolina. The operator states that it is approved for up to six passengers. Include everyone in your headcount, even if some visitors intend to watch rather than fish.

The yacht format is part of the service's advertised appeal, but the reviewed text does not provide a complete list of cabin and bathroom facilities. Ask about seating, shade, climate control and boarding steps. Those details help determine whether the vessel suits your party's comfort and mobility needs.

Offshore and bottom fishing

The website advertises offshore marlin fishing and bottom fishing for red snapper and grouper. These are different experiences and should be discussed as separate priorities. A long offshore run for marlin may have a different schedule and cost from fishing bottom structure nearer Destin.

Legal openings and weather also affect the options. Have Eric explain the fish he expects to target on your date and the boat's catch-handling policy. Advertising a species does not establish that it can be kept during every outing or that a catch is assured.

Custom outings and pricing

The business promotes flexible charter lengths and asks guests to contact the captain to create their preferred day. Current fishing prices and exact package durations were not clearly published in the reviewed pages. Request a detailed quote with departure and return times.

Fireworks viewing, sunset cruises and Crab Island outings also appear in the menu. If you want to combine an activity with fishing, agree on how the time will be divided. Ask whether tackle, bait, licenses, fish cleaning, ice and fuel are included in the final fishing price.

Making an enquiry

The published contact address is 538 Harbor Boulevard, Destin, Florida 32541. The official contact form accepts questions and booking enquiries, with an online availability option also advertised. A reliable direct telephone or email was not clearly displayed in the pages reviewed.

Use the business's own enquiry form to establish a confirmed reservation and contact method. Obtain the exact slip, parking instructions and arrival time rather than relying only on the street address. Request deposit, cancellation and weather-refund terms before payment, including how the agreement changes if a planned offshore trip cannot proceed safely.

Details checked October 11, 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: Misa Blackwell sportfishing yacht on the water at Destin. Photo from Misa Charters.

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