Fishing Destin Guide©
Fishing the beach around Destin
A local's guide to fishing around Destin and the
Florida Panhandle
Fishing the beach around Destin
A local's guide to fishing around Destin and the
Florida Panhandle
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 |
Known as the "luckiest fishing village", Destin is the home to some of the best saltwater fishing in the United States. The 100 Fathom (600' depth) Curve of the Gulf of Mexico draws closer to Destin than any other spot in Florida. This, along with Destin's close proximity to the East Pass and the Gulf of Mexico, allows quick access to the Gulf of Mexico's fishing bounty. The purpose of this site is to acquaint a new fisherman to the Destin area - our local facilities, fish, waters and fishing methods. Tight lines and good fishing! |
Fishing the beaches around Destin, Florida |
Fishing the beach around Destin, Florida |
Beach Fishing around Destin, Fl General Information: g |
Who owns the beach? Your rights to fish . Simply stated, you have a right to fish any of the beaches in the Destin area as long as you follow the rules/laws for that beach. And the rules/laws are complicated. There are about four different sets of rules/laws to follow in the Destin area, depending on where you are fishing. The areas are: 1. All Florida beaches in general 2. Beaches within the Destin City limits 3. Beaches within the Henderson Beach State Park and Topsail State Park. Further west, the Gulf Islands National Seashore between Navarre and Pensacola. 4. Beaches on Eglin AFB First, I am not a lawyer, judge, or other public official, so this is my interpretation as a Florida citizen on what I have learned over the years. Second, It used to not be like this, but with progress comes more people. With more people comes more rules. Since we can't stop progress and go back to the "good old days", you have to know the rules. (Click to continue) |
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Beach fishing tackle and rigs: The tackle you use depends on what you are trying to catch. You generally want a little heavier tackle than what you use for your freshwater fishing. Fresh water gear will work, it just wont last as long (sand and salt) and of course there are some big fish that your drag won't hold. A good general beach/surf fishing rig I use is: Penn Spinfisher 7500 spinning reel (aka Penn 750) 10 - 12' rod 30# braid or monofilament (Braid will cast farther and you can get more on the spool) 40# leader, fluorocarbon I use two of these rigs, and a smaller rig for casting Penn Spinfisher 4500 (aka Penn 450) 8' rod 20# braid 40# leader, fluorocarbon (continue here) |
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This is a public beach. You have the right to fish from this beach as
long as you stay close to the water ( within approximately 15' ) and
you use public access points to get onto the beach.
long as you stay close to the water ( within approximately 15' ) and
you use public access points to get onto the beach.
Fish you can catch from the beaches of Destin |