I Met My Destiny In Florida
On the Emerald Coast of Florida’s panhandle, visitors will come across the quaint seaside paradise of Destin. The town has adopted the official slogan, “The World’s Luckiest Fishing Village” and the declaration is supported with a quantity of of the richest fishing in the region. Approximately 3.5 million tourists come to Destin each year, nearly all of them hoping for the best fishing on the Gulf Coast. But along with the best fishing, Destin offers guests the best beaches in the region and some of the most beautiful shorelines on the Gulf of Mexico.
Fishing has been a part of life in Destin since it was founded in the 1840s by Captain Leonard Destin. This New England master fisherman completed a Cape Cod style bungalow on Monroe Point and began a small commercial fishing outfit. His children sustained the enterprise for decades.
These days, visitors are lured to Destin for the terrific fishing, fishing related interests and a great beach rental. In October, the Destin Fishing Rodeo has drawn anglers from around the nation since 1948. Pompano season from April to October also attracts a crowd. And while it is true that Destin is home to the largest fishing fleet in Florida, folks who want to lodge close to shore can fish from the famous Destin wharf or one of numerous jetties no matter what time of the year. When scheduling a vacation and making reservations for vacation rentals, keep in mind the best times for fishing each of the varieties you prefer.
There are many different varieties of fish customary to the waters all-around Destin. Fishing from the dock with live, frozen, or artificial bait will churn out whiting, channel bass, sheepshead, blue runner, bluefish, sail cat, spanish mackerel, king mackerel, cobia, and bonito. For the trolling devotee, the time between March and November brings cobia season. Cobia in excess of 100 pounds are frequently caught.
The enormous charter fleet in Destin is accessible year round for folks or families. Half day, whole day, or overnight fishing excursions are available, but reserving ahead of time is highly recommended, particularly in peak fishing season.
Getting away from the pier and the seashore, the salt marshes of the Choctawhatchee Bay and the surrounding estuary provide some of the best fishing obtainable in Destin. Their are quaint bed and breakfasts close at hand and the fishing in the bay is year round and brings in speckled sea trout, sheepshead, white trout, channel bass, red fish, sail cat, bluefish, and flounder. Crabs are also plentiful along the coast of the bay, and can yield blue crabs throughout the year.
Following a day of fishing or just relaxing on the white sand beach, Destin’s many fresh seafood dining establishments offer tourists a selection of the finest local fish available. There are more than 20 varieties of fish available to neighborhood chefs during any of the fishing seasons. Destin lays claim to one of the biggest selections of seafood restaurants on the Gulf of Mexico.
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