Destin's #1 Rated Fishing Charter Service
(850) 461-0641
FISH GUARANTEE
No Fish, No Pay!*
Offering World Class Private Fishing Charters in Destin FL for Groups of up to 6 People. Our fishing Charters include all Frozen Bait, Fuel, Ice, Tackle, and Fishing Licenses (Deckhands work for tips).
We are Federally Permitted to go Offshore and get after the big catches! If you're looking for a great family adventure, or a guys day out on the water, we got you covered!
Specializing in Deep sea fishing in Destin FL, Including Offshore Fishing, Trolling, Snapper Fishing, Grouper, Mahi Mahi, Wahoo, King Mackerel, Destin Shark Fishing, Family Fishing Charters, Private Fishing Charters, and more!
Just bring food & drinks (We are Beer friendly!) and be ready to have FUN! Book your Destin Fishing Charter Today!
45ft Hatteras Sportfish
Double Down
Au-Sum
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CONTACT
Crystalbeachcharters@gmail.com
Tel: (850) 461-0641
Address: 210 Harbor Blvd, Destin, FL, 32541
*Boat Located Behind Brotula's Seafood Steamer Restaurant off the first dock, first boat slip on right "Au Sum".
Book your Destin Fishing Charter today!
a year ago
We had a great time with captain Chris and Andrew
We did the 6 hr trip and He put us on fish after fish. Andrew was great with keeping up with my 3 kids lines and getting fish measured and in the cooler.
The boat was clean and organized and all their gear worked flawlessly.
Next time we are in Destin we will be booking with these guys again for sure.
2 years ago
It was a great trip and the crew was awesome. We did the 8 hour trip and we regretted not booking a longer trip. The captain was very accommodating and he put us on a lot of different species. Travis, the deckhand was cool as heck and he worked his butt off and took care of us. Always remember to tip big if you had a good time. We are coming back next summer and fishing with this crew. I highly recommend these guys.
a year ago
This trip was incredible! The Au Sum was well appointed, perfectly laid out for relaxing between fishing spots, and roomy enough for all six of us. Captain Chris put us right on top of the fish every time. One or more of us caught something at every stop. The first mate, Andrew, was all over it. He never stopped moving while we were fishing. He gave us helpful pointers, kept our hooks baited, took every fish off, measured and gave species info when we were curious. This was a gem of a trip that I will always treasure. Many thanks to Crystal Beach Charters. Chris and Andrew, you guys rock!
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a year ago
I would like to thank Captain Chris and his first mate Andrew for an awesome day. We are locals and I have a bay boat. When I want to go out the Destin Pass. We will again do it on the Au Sum. He put us on fish every stop. We hit our Red Snapper limit by the second stop. He knew how deep the fish we're. It was an amazing trip. I can't wait to do it again.
11 months ago
Our family had an amazing time. Chris found tons of fish and the Dexter was so fun and made the fishing trip so fun. Loved them and the experience!!!
3 years ago
Captain Tim and his crew were an amazing group that put us on a bunch of fish! I had the best time with my family. We caught a ton of fish & saw many cool things. The Double Down boat is a great ride. I highly recommend using Crystal Beach Charters for people who want to catch a ton of fish with a friendly, charismatic crew! You will not be disappointed.
2 years ago
Captain Tim and Matt were amazing! We had the best time. We took a four hour trip with our 4 kids (ages 9, 7, 5, and 3) and they were so great with all of them. Everyone caught plenty of fish and had a blast!
4 years ago
Absolutely perfect fishing experience! Captain Steve took great care of us and entertained us with his witty humor. He was spot on with taking us to where the fish were biting. Deck hand, Patrick, worked hard to keep everything running smoothly and us catching fish like crazy. I highly recommend the Alibi and this crew for a fun and safe trip!
a year ago
Captain Chris and Mate Andrew seriously know how to catch fish. Chris has tremendous knowledge and experience of the area to know where the fish are holding. My dad and I have fished several charters throughout the years in various locations along the ocean, but this was different: we caught fish nonstop at every spot. Probably caught 100+ fish! We landed grey, red, white, vermilion snappers, trigger fish, king Mack! Andrew worked so hard nonstop to keep us baited with plenty of rods to go at any time. We will definitely fish with them again, highly recommend!
3 years ago
Captain Tim and First Mate Matt took my family and me out for a 5 hour fishing trip. Just as the saying goes, times flies when you’re having fun. It was an absolute blast, and we caught lots of large red snapper. We will definitely be back to take another fishing trip with them. Captain Tim and First Mate Matt are top notch!
2 years ago
We sailed on the All In. Some of us were new to deep sea fishing. Was a great experience. Captain Chris and Travis really went out of their way to teach us and make it fun! In some ways the bait fishing was as much fun as the snapper fishing. Highly recommend.
3 years ago
Captain Tim Baxter and deck hand Matt were absolutely amazing! Great friendly guys who were helpful, knowledgeable and knew where to catch the fish. We had an amazing 6 hour trip into the gulf and can’t wait to book our next trip. Thank you!!!
4 years ago
I have ventured out multiple times aboard the Alibi and I am Just now writing an overdue review. The reason for multiple trips is simple... Great fish, great captain and great crew. Our families loved being on a private boat with awesome amenities. Not to mention a comfy ride in and out. Thumbs way way up 👍👍
a year ago
This was the BEST experience I’ve ever had! The captain and deckhand were the best, kindest and made the entire experience a blast! I can’t go on long enough how great of a time we had and can not wait to do it again! 10/10 recommend going with Au Sum!!!!!
a year ago
Very easy to book with, so friendly, relaxed and educated! My husband and I had the best experience today! Caught what we came for and a few bonus fish! Definitely recommend!! We will be back for sure!
3 years ago
"Everyone should believe in something, I believe I'll go fishing!" My family and I have been fishing twice with Capt. Tim on the Double Down. My son is 11 and Capt. Tim has taken great care that he catches a great haul each time we have been! I can't wait to go back!
3 years ago
Capt. Tim with Capt. Andy working as the deck hand make up a great crew. The guys worked hard all day and put us on the fish. Even when the fishing slowed down they hustled to find the right spots and trolling in between when it made sense. The big catamaran is a stable beast that cuts thru rough water like it’s nothing, it drifts excellent and hustles between the spots and home so you can get more fishing in. I’m impressed with how clean and tidy the boat is kept. Excellent operation.
The only complaint we had was that the lady that does the booking told us that we’d be responsible for our own food and drinks at 10pm the night before the trip.
Pro Tip, how ever much cold water you think you need out there double it. With the big fish Capt. Tim puts you on you will be working hard to get them up and it’s hot out there. 10/10
4 years ago
Took a private charter out with Captain Tim and Captain Josh, both guys are awesome, loved every second of it, caught a ton of fish and hooked into some great fish also. Highly Highly recommend, by far the best trip we have been on! If these guys are available you would be crazy to pass them up.
2 years ago
Great guys! So much fun. Captain Tim took us to multiple different Spots to make sure we were able to catch some all of the fish! Matt and tim were awesome guys!! Highly recommend!
3 years ago
This was one of my best fishing trips. I found The Double Down with capt Tim Baxter online because of the great reviews. The boat is a new 2018 that handled 6ft swells on our trip like a champ. There’s plenty of room for five people and storage space for coolers or anything that needs to be kept dry. Captain Tim was the best captain I’ve ever had the pleasure of fishing with. Tim was on time, knew where to fish and when, helped the deck hand when he wasn’t driving, assisted with any questions we had, was clear with his instructions, and very fluent in every task. All this equals to keeping you reeling in fish and getting more bang for your money! Dane Minnick, our deck hand was awesome. He’s actually the captain of another charter and was working with Capt Tim on our trip. So we had two captains keeping us busy reeling. Dane was easy to get along with, has a good sense of humor, very knowledgeable about fishing techniques, helped us with anything we had, and very fast with the fishing gear and tackle which kept our lines in the water making our fishing trip very efficient. Now to address the part everyone hates, the cost. In my opinion, you get what you pay for. I paid for experience, efficiency, knowledge, laughs, memories, a private trip(just my wife and I had the vessel to ourselves), fun, and most of all a better than average fishing trip. And that’s what I got. Not the normal party boat experience where a single person won’t keep their line tight and it tangles all 20 people on one side of the yacht. Though still fun and cheap, that’s not the way to catch 9 Mahi Mahis like we did on this trip with Tim and Dane. So in conclusion, if the price sways you away, just be sure to bring 5 people and split it. We will be back Tim! And Dane we will not forget you!
3 years ago
Had a limit by 9:30. Great guys that worked hard to make sure we caught fish. Would highly recommend Captain Tim and Captain Andy. I already have another trip booked for August.
3 years ago
Had a great time with Crystal Beach Charters. They put us in some great spots to catch some fish!! The captain and first mate were just as, if not more, upset when we lost a fish off the the line. Would definitely recommend!!
4 years ago
I used their services last Spring to go fishing with a group of friends. Can't say enough about the fantastic fun experience we had. Great fishing, great boat, and great captain. They put us right on the fish and we killed it. Just booked my second trip with them for this summer.
