- Location
- Destin, Florida
- Trip Types
- Private bottom fishing; trolling; cobia sight fishing; overnight charters
- Phone
- 850-376-8399
Sure Lure has operated in Destin since 2005, offering private fishing for up to six guests with Captain Don Dineen. Its 40-foot Infinity sportfisher combines a cabin and bunks with a fishing tower, and the company's menu spans family outings, offshore fishing and specialist cobia sight fishing.
Contact and booking details
| Operator | Sure Lure Charters |
|---|---|
| Area | Destin, Florida |
| Departure / address | Destin Fishing Fleet Marina, behind Brotula’s, 210 E Highway 98 / Harbor Boulevard, Destin, Florida |
| Phone | 850-376-8399 |
| fish@surelurecharters.com | |
| Website / reservations | Visit Sure Lure Charters |
| Trip options | Private bottom fishing; trolling; cobia sight fishing; overnight charters |
Captain Don and Sure Lure
The operator describes Don as a lifelong Destin-area resident with more than 35 years of professional maritime experience and a USCG master license for vessels up to 100 tons. His biography also lists diving qualifications and a particular interest in spring cobia fishing.
Sure Lure is described as a federally permitted six-passenger operation. The boat has twin 350-horsepower Caterpillar engines, an air-conditioned cabin, dining space, five bunks and a lavatory. A tower with controls, outriggers and downriggers supports its different fishing methods.
Trip choices
The business advertises bottom fishing, inshore and offshore trolling, cobia sight fishing and deeper-water trips. Half-day, full-day, night and overnight choices are available, with extended voyages quoted individually.
Families and children are explicitly welcome. The company says it can provide lighter tackle and patient coaching for younger guests. Give the crew the ages and experience of everyone coming so they can suggest an appropriate trip rather than defaulting to the longest available outing.
2026 prices and inclusions
The rates page explicitly labels its 2026 price as $300 per hour for up to six guests, charged for the boat rather than per person. Credit-card payment adds a listed 3.5% convenience fee. Overnight and extended trips require customized pricing, and off-season rates may be available.
The published charter rate covers the boat, crew, fuel, licenses, tackle, bait, ice, assistance and fish cleaning. Guests supply food, water, other drinks, sunscreen, coolers and bags for taking fillets home. Crew gratuity is separate; the operator describes 15–20% as customary.
Deposit, cancellation and departure
A 50% deposit reserves the trip, with the balance due on the day. The published policy refunds the deposit for cancellation more than 14 days ahead and forfeits it within that window. If the captain cancels for weather, the company offers rescheduling or a full deposit refund.
The boat boards at Destin Fishing Fleet Marina behind Brotula's, 210 East Highway 98. Call Captain Don for the trip plan, slip and arrival time, and confirm the quoted hours and payment terms 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
- Sure Lure Charters — Official website
- Sure Lure Charters — Rates reservations
- Sure Lure Charters — Meet the captain
- Sure Lure Charters — About the boat sure lure destin fishing
- Sure Lure Charters — Family fishing trips
Featured photo: Sure Lure fishing photo collage. Photo from Sure Lure Charters.