TradeWinds Charter Boat in Destin

TradeWinds Charter Boat offers fishing from Destin aboard a 65-foot Bonner vessel. The business is identified as Brian Howard's Charter Fishing LLC. Its large deck supports bigger groups, with private and semi-private fishing choices.

Contact and booking details

The boat and group capacity

TradeWinds is a 1991 Bonner powered by twin 375-horsepower John Deere diesels. Its published cruise speed is up to fifteen knots. The company lists walk-around deck space on both sides and room for up to thirty fishing passengers.

Other nonfishing events can carry up to forty-nine, but that is a separate limit from the fishing capacity. The cabin is climate controlled and air conditioned, with two restrooms. Fourteen below-deck bunks are described for overnight outings. Ask how sleeping and group arrangements work for your actual booking rather than applying the day-fishing maximum to an overnight trip.

Bottom fishing and trolling

The service specializes in bottom fishing and trolling. Trolling possibilities include king mackerel, mahi, wahoo and tuna. Reef fishing may target snapper, grouper, amberjack, triggerfish and other fish according to the season. The crew selects practical opportunities based on the trip and conditions.

Advertised durations include six, eight, ten and twelve hours, plus custom and overnight trips. A five-hour option is also listed at certain times, with restrictions during the company's snapper-season scheduling. Check current availability directly instead of using historical seasonal dates as a guarantee.

An eight-hour fare example

The reviewed eight-hour private booking shows a base fare of $2,880. Its description says the base includes the first eight passengers, with $240 for each additional passenger. That boat-group pricing is different from buying one seat on a semi-private outing.

The deposit is ten percent of the base price, and the balance is collected on the departure day. A three percent processing fee applies to online, card or digital-wallet transactions and is assessed at the dock. Cash or a business check avoids that fee under the listing. Confirm the total for the complete party before paying.

Equipment and crew service

Prepared bait and tackle, fishing license coverage and cleaning of legal catches are included. The crew displays the catch for photographs on return. Its combined fishing experience is described as more than five decades, although the reviewed general pages do not clearly name every captain assigned to each outing.

Guests bring a cooler, food, drinks and sun protection. Alcohol is permitted without glass containers. Deckhands work for tips, with 20 percent of the trip price described as customary. A large party should discuss storage and how fishing assistance is organized so everyone understands the plan before boarding.

Booking a group or overnight outing

Call 850-830-3410 or email TradeWindsDestin@gmail.com. The contact address is 210 Harbor Boulevard in Destin. Confirm the exact slip, parking and arrival time, particularly when several families or coworkers are traveling separately to the marina.

For semi-private fishing, ask about individual fares, minimum participation and who else may share the boat. For an overnight reservation, discuss bunks, meals and departure and return windows. A full cancellation and weather policy is not clearly provided in the reviewed listings, so request the applicable terms with your quote and deposit instructions.

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: TradeWinds white and red fishing boat underway with passengers aboard. Photo from TradeWinds Charter Boat.

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