Destin Red Snapper Fishing Season
Get Ready for Destin Red Snapper Fishing Season
Red Snapper is one of the most sought after fish that customers want to fish for from a charter boat. The limit is 2 per person and the average weight is 4 to 8 lbs. This size fish not only makes for great eating, but also they are easier for customers to handle the fight of the fish. This size fish can be caught on 6 hour or longer charter fishing trips and makes a great fishing experience for the whole family. You say you want to catch big Red Snapper well you have come to the right place, Destin Fl. is known for catching some big snapper.
Red Snapper
Fish as big as 20 to 30 pounds are often caught if you go on the right trip with the right boat. You can catch snapper as big as 12 to 15 pounds on 8-10 hour trips. The bigger snapper live in deep water and you will often catch grouper while fishing for them or vise or versa. The good news is grouper season is open too. We offer 10-12 hour fishing trips that are geared just for that during Red Snapper and Grouper season.
How to Fish for Red Snapper
The most common practice to fish for Red Snapper out of Destin Florida is with live bait, a slip lead and a circle hook. We fish with circle hooks because it causes less harm to the fish if you release him, it allows you to hook the fish easier, and does not require you to set the hook when you get a bite. Most boats will have you fish for or buy live bait (if available) before you head out. Dead bait (cut bait) will work, but most of your bigger fish will be caught on live bait, most predator fish prefer live bait. Besides, catching live bait is half the fun! Now all you have to do is call us and we will get you out on the water catching some Red Snapper
