=================================================================== GETTING BAIT FROM THE BAIT BOAT =================================================================== |
Destin Bait & Tackle Shops Call ahead as live bait is not always available |
If you are on the water . . . .Destin Bait Boats There are several bait boats in Destin that operate in the summer months that supply live cigar minnows with some other bait mixed in, depending on what is available. Their boat is normally anchored somewhere from the Destin bridge to just outside of the East Pass in the morning (approx 6:00 AM to around 9:00 AM.) One boat operates on VHF Channel 80 or 82, the other on Channel 68 or 69. Hail them on VHF to find their location and tell them what you want. Order in $10 - $20 increments, cash only. $20 will get you 25-35 live cigar minnows. Actually, it is probably cheaper to buy their live bait than frozen bait. |
Bass Pro Shop 850-269-0636 4301 Legendary Dr, Destin, FL 32541 Web Site Located in Destin Commons on Hwy 98, the national fishing chain store. Good supply of saltwater tackle, some freshwater. Frozen bait Tackle |
Walmart 15017 Hwy 98, Destin, FL 32541 Web Site Located across from Henderson Beach State Park, the national chain box store. Open 24 hours. . Frozen bait Tackle Bag Ice Snacks |
Bait Man Ch 80 |
Bait Man Ch 69 |
As you pass the Destin Bridge, contact "Bait Boat" on VHF channel 80 or 69. When they answer, ask for his location and tell him how much you want ($10 increments) |
Normally located just outside of the jetties. |
Come along side, verify how much you want and they will hand you a long handled net full of live bait |
Dump the bait in your live well and put your cash back into the empty net. Hand it back to him and you are done! Thats all there is to it. |
Half Hitch Tackle 850-837-3121 621 E Hwy 98 Destin, FL 32541 WEBSITE The oldest and probably the most well equiped bait and tackle store in Destin. Live bait Frozen bait Tackle Rod & Reel Repair |
Ship's Chandler 850-837-9306 646 E Hwy 98 Destin, FL 32541 WEBSITE Located on the harbor. Frozen bait Tackle Boat Sales & Repair |
Fisherman's Coop 850-654-4999 210 Hwy 98 Destin, FL 32541 Where the charter boats get their frozen bait and tackle. Located on the Destin Harbor underneath Fisherman's Wharf restaurant.Open to the public. Bulk bait only Frozen Boston Mackerel & Squid Some Tackle |
Harborwalk Marina 850-337-8250 66 E Hwy 98 Destin, FL 32541 Web Site Located on the Destin Harbor, boat accessible, part of the Emerald Grande complex. Good place to get bulk ice for your boat Live bait Frozen Bait Tackle Bulk Ice Marine Gas |
Destin Marina 850-837-2470 104 Calhoun St, Destin, FL 32541 Facebook Page On the water, boat accessible, across from Crab Island. Boat ramp available. Live Bait Frozen bait Tackle Marine Gas Snacks |
The Bait Boss 850-637-8333 Delivery only, Order by Phone Web Site Bulk frozen bait (>$50) delivery to anywhere from the Brooks Bridge in Ft Walton to Baytowne Wharf in San Destin. Must order in advance. Frozen boston mackerel, squid, spanish sardines, porgies, ballyhoo, other in season |
Destin Ice & Seafood 850-837-8333 663 Hwy 98, Destin, FL 32541 Web Site Fresh seafood store where you can get fresh shrimp, clams, oyters to eat and use for bait. Even if you dont catch any fish, you can eat your bait. Fresh shrimp, oysters, clams |
Sexton's Seafood 850-837-3040 601 E Hwy 98, Destin, FL 32541 Web Site Fresh seafood store where you can get fresh shrimp, clams, oysters to eat and use for bait. Where I get mine. Even if you dont catch any fish, you can eat your bait. Also good place to get inexpensive BULK ice. Fresh shrimp, oysters, clams |
West Marine - Destin 850-269-0636 862 Hwy 98, Destin, FL 32541 Web Site National Chain store with good selection of fishing and boating equipment. Frozen bait Tackle and Equipment |
If there are other boats, just get in line. |
This web site is updated as I have time from other things going on. As there are a 1000 + different ways to do things, this is only my way of fishing, nothing else, and it is not the last word in fishing the area. I am by no means an expert but if you would like my opinion on something related to fishing the area, please email me at FishingDestinGuide@cox.net. It may take a few days before I get to it, so be patient. Thanks..... © Copyright 2014 Fishing Destin Guide All rights reserved |