Vengeance Charters in Destin

Vengeance Charters offers Destin offshore fishing with Captain Matthew Pearson aboard a 48-foot G&S sportfisher. Its trip menu ranges from shorter family outings to extended offshore expeditions. The service's current pages are on destincharterboatvengeance.com, reached from its earlier fishing domain.

Contact and booking details

Captain Matthew and family fishing

Matthew Pearson is described as a lifelong local fisherman and a father of four. The operator emphasizes patient instruction for children and first-time guests. More experienced anglers can discuss specialized plans with the captain before choosing a reservation.

The company's fishing descriptions combine bottom fishing and trolling. A day may involve trolling during travel, fishing structure at chosen stops and trolling again on the return. The precise plan follows the trip's objectives and conditions rather than a guaranteed list of fish.

The 48-foot G&S boat

The official pages identify a 48-foot G&S sportfisher with indoor seating, shaded areas, air conditioning and a private restroom. Those facilities can be useful on a long offshore day. Ask for the current passenger maximum, which was not clearly settled in the reviewed text.

Tell the crew about mobility concerns and children's ages before booking. An overnight outing also needs a discussion of sleeping arrangements and personal storage. The boat's cabin features should be confirmed against the particular multi-day itinerary rather than assumed to meet every group's needs.

Short trips and longer expeditions

Half-day options are described as four to six hours, while full-day offshore trips are advertised as eight to ten. The site also mentions night and shark fishing and longer expeditions ranging up to 72 hours. Choose a precise duration with Matthew.

Snapper, grouper, amberjack, mahi, tuna and wahoo appear in the offshore advertising. Longer trips may have different grounds and targets from a family half-day. Ask what the proposed itinerary can realistically cover and which catches must be released under current rules.

Supplies and catch cleaning

Fishing equipment, bait, tackle and license coverage are included. The mates provide instruction, prepare gear and clean and bag legal catches after returning to the dock. The FAQ says cleaning is not charged separately and describes a 15 to 20 percent mate's gratuity as customary.

Bring suitable clothing, sun protection and your personal provisions after checking food and cooler arrangements. The operator asks guests not to bring handheld GPS equipment. Tell the crew if you need an alternative plan for any item restricted aboard, particularly before packing for an extended trip.

Confirming a Vengeance reservation

Call or text Matthew at 850-341-7181 or email vengeancecharters@yahoo.com. Trips depart from Destin Harbor, with the exact boarding slip supplied for the booking. The FAQ asks guests to be ready 15 minutes before departure.

Current dollar prices and a complete cancellation schedule were not clearly published in the reviewed pages. Request a final quote showing hours, passenger count, deposit and any overnight provisions. Agree on weather-refund or rescheduling terms before payment. An offshore expedition needs that confirmed plan so the party understands both the fishing arrangements and the time committed to travel.

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: Vengeance G and S sportfishing boat underway. Photo from Vengeance Charters.

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