BEGINNER Surf Fishing in Destin, Florida || CATCH and COOK

[@thebutlerfamilyadventures]

Do you like to fish in Destin, Florida? What are your favorite fish to catch?

[@josephcha1854]

I'll be at miramar beach memorial weekend. Can I catch pompanos off the beach there too? Or would driving over to Destin beaches be better?

[@thebutlerfamilyadventures]

All the beaches along the gulf coast will have pompano. Just look for deeper water near the shore or right behind the first sand bar to find fish. You may have to move around if nothing is biting in a particular area. @@josephcha1854

[@Alloutpursuitoutdoors]

@@thebutlerfamilyadventureskinda new to offshore fishing. How far out do you cast to catch some Pompano

[@thebutlerfamilyadventures]

You’d be surprised. They tend to run along the trough between the second sandbar and the first one closest to shore. Look for deeper colored water and I’ve even caught them within 10-15 feet of shore. I usually use 4 rods and throw them varying distances from the beach to find where the fish are running that day. @@Alloutpursuitoutdoors

[@RyGuyvr213]

@@josephcha1854I’ll be there then too 😂

[@LindsayLola_]

Thank you for sharing your fishing adventures!

[@thebutlerfamilyadventures]

Thank you. Just got into surf fishing a little more recently and this area is a good place to do it.

[@mike_hu]

I am so excited about my trip to Destin. I typically chill at the pier and toss my lure off the side. I've had lots of success with Ladyfish and catching plenty of hard-tails. Some other folks have better luck with Jack Cravalle and other species.

[@thebutlerfamilyadventures]

Some people hate catching those fish but I’m always happy to have tight lines. Don’t forget to try for some pompano. They will be running along here very soon and they are excellent to eat.

[@mike_hu]

@@thebutlerfamilyadventures Any recommendations for late April time period?

[@thebutlerfamilyadventures]

That’s definitely pompano season. Make sure you hit up a local tackle store and get sand fleas and fish bites. You should be able to catch ‘em on that from the shore or the pier.

[@thebutlerfamilyadventures]

I wasn’t sure if you were subscribed to the channel yet but we have all kinds of other videos here about the Destin area if you were interested.

[@Monkeeboi95]

If you are ever going to Destin then look at staying in seascape it’s so nice there and it’s a five minute walk from Ariel dunes to the beach

[@thebutlerfamilyadventures]

I’ve stayed at the majestic Sun in the seascape resort. It’s so nice to be right across from the beach.

[@camillehatch8693]

Love your videos have fun fishing

[@thebutlerfamilyadventures]

Thank you. Glad you’re enjoying them.

[@BracicOutdoors]

heading out to florida tomorrow actually. you got any tips for me to catch pompano? heard some beaches still are seeing a fall pompano run. how far should i cast out there for them? also, how far should i be casting and what should i use to find some bluefish?

[@thebutlerfamilyadventures]

So yes the fall run has been very good this year. Fishbites, Fishgum, sand fleas, and shrimp are all catching fish in the area. If you can find a stretch of beach that has a little trough or deep area close to shore with a sand bar behind it, throw a rod in the trough, one right in front of the sand bar, and another on the backside of the bar. Or look for any cuts where the water is flowing back out away from shore. Those rips always hold fish too. The water temps have come down with a cool front we’re having right now so there should be fish in the area.

[@kkelliston1963]

I live here and man i will say i enjoy the fishing. You never know whats out there

[@thebutlerfamilyadventures]

That’s true. I went to surf fish yesterday morning and caught 3 pompano, a bluefish, a baby Cobia,

[@morrisphillips1799]

I going to Destin at the end of the month going try my luck thanks for the advice 👍

[@thebutlerfamilyadventures]

Awesome. The pompano run is happening now so you should be able to get on some fish. Good luck and thanks for watching.

[@markschultz6588]

This is great! I’ll be wetting a line or two over the next 10 days with my 2 boys and grandson. Thanks for the video!

[@thebutlerfamilyadventures]

The fall pompano run is just beginning in the area so make sure that you get some pompano rigs out with fishbites or fresh dead shrimp or sand fleas if you can find some. They are the best tasting fish along the gulf coast and put up a good fight when caught. Thank you for watching.

[@wnctarheel9626]

Coming down Sunday for the week. We will be staying at Destin West and hope to do some fishing off the pier. Enjoyed your video. 👍

[@thebutlerfamilyadventures]

The pier is a great spot to fish. There have been some pompano in the area recently so maybe you'll have luck with those. Thank you for watching and checking out the channel.

[@rogerokelley]

Love this channel 👍👍

[@thebutlerfamilyadventures]

Glad your enjoying the channel. We haven’t posted much content lately. I’m a full time 3rd grade teacher so it’s busy this time of year. Now that tourist season is starting here along the emerald coast we’ll be out shooting more videos.

[@rogerokelley]

@@thebutlerfamilyadventures How cool.. my granddaughter is in 3rd grade. We are always waiting on your alerts. Got tired of Panama City Beach. Just to loud so we will be staying more west next time 👍 I think we watched all your Disney videos. Treasure that time brother. Mine is grown up and gone. God bless you sir

[@johngarceau541]

Thanks for showing the meal prep.

[@thebutlerfamilyadventures]

Absolutely. And I can tell you that it was delicious.

[@texasmr2]

I'm coming to Destin next year. Awesome video because I absolutely love surf fishing.

[@thebutlerfamilyadventures]

All up and down the gulf coast is great for surf fishing. From Panama City beach over to gulf shores in Alabama, there’s plenty of places to wet a line. You gotta get out here and get you some of our delicious Florida pompano we’ve got around here.

[@texasmr2]

@@thebutlerfamilyadventures I'm originally from Houston and have fished for redfish and sharks and even caught a few pompano in the surf, good times.

[@thebutlerfamilyadventures]

Awesome. Texas is known for good redfish fishing. I can’t wait for the pompano to really run through here. You can get your limit in the morning within a half hour if the bite is on. @@texasmr2

[@flapjackson6077]

Dude, what a great promo for Destin! My family is looking at Destin to vacation this summer, and since I love surf fishing I’m gonna be pitching it big time! OBX is getting too expensive, and the surf fishing isn’t what it once was. Besides, I love Florida!

[@thebutlerfamilyadventures]

Never been up that way, but the fishing here in Florida is awesome. I grew up fishing for bass but I’ve got all this salt water around me so now I’m learning that too. Thanks for the compliment and for watching.

[@thebutlerfamilyadventures]

I’ve also got a whole playlist on our channel featuring places to visit and things to do around the Destin area so you’ll have to go check out those videos as well.

[@flapjackson6077]

@@thebutlerfamilyadventures I will certainly do that! In fact my wife just found a place between Destin and Miramar that looks ideal for our family and pets. Probably second week of September. She’s about to pull the trigger and reserve it but waiting for approval from the other family members involved. I hope we get it. I’m looking forward to some surf fishing! Btw, Subscribed! 🤙

[@stevechandler3097]

Thanks. Enjoyed the video.

[@thebutlerfamilyadventures]

Thank you so much for watching.

[@justpassingthrough4802]

Thanks for the video, I enjoyed it.

[@thebutlerfamilyadventures]

Awesome. Thanks for visiting the channel!!!

[@Okfishmas54]

Got a couple bluefish at miramar beach today. Also got another one that i dont know what kind of fish it is. It was long and had a yellow tail. I tried shrimp but had no luck. Sandfleas really do the trick tho 💯

[@thebutlerfamilyadventures]

@@Okfishmas54 awesome. If that fish was king with a yellow tail it may have been a jack crevalle. Look up a picture of them and see if that was it. You’re right about the fleas. I usually have pretty good luck with them.

[@Okfishmas54]

@@thebutlerfamilyadventures ended up being one of those. It had those 2 pointy spikes on the belly. I uavent had any luck since then. Locals say it's because the hurricane. Any public fresh water ponds around destin that you recommend?

[@thebutlerfamilyadventures]

@@Okfishmas54give the Sandestin resort a try. They have several ponds that have good sized bass in them. Just tell them at the gate that you’re going to Baytowne wharf and they will give you a parking pass. Maybe check it out on google earth so you can see where the ponds are first.

[@1lure2fish]

Great video !

[@thebutlerfamilyadventures]

Awesome…glad you enjoyed it.

[@larrykoonce2851]

I love fishing in destin fl just moved here looking for good spots you have any 😂 only for good eating I would love catching flounder mangroves snapper whiting Spanish pompano

[@thebutlerfamilyadventures]

Flounder are good to catch at the pass right before the season for them closes in November. They are moving out to the Gulf then to spawn. We’ve got mangroves on pretty much any dock or pilings in the area but just offshore on the reefs are the best bet to find the bigger ones. I just went out yesterday to okaloosa island and caught about 15 nice size whiting that I brought home to fry up. And of course the pompano fishing is outstanding here in March and April. It seems like the Navarre and Pensacola area get better pompano hauls but I caught my limit several times here in Destin this year in spring.

[@johngarceau541]

Beautiful

[@thebutlerfamilyadventures]

Thank you.

[@thebigschlitz]

I'm looking to visit Destin in late October this year - first time. What are some good species to target that time of year from shore? Will be my first time surf fishing as well.

[@thebutlerfamilyadventures]

Actually that’s right around the fall run for pompano. They’re the most delicious fish in the area. You can see the rigs I was using in this video are pompano rigs but they will also catch whiting which are delicious too. Redfish migrate along the coast in the fall as well. Throwing cut bait like a piece of lady fish or cut mullet will work really well for them.

[@thebigschlitz]

Will the bait shops have cut bait or will I need to catch my own? Thanks for the quick response!

[@thebutlerfamilyadventures]

@@thebigschlitz many bait shops do have cut bait or whole mullet. I’d check half hitch tackle in Destin before you go out to see what they have in stock. Fresh dead shrimp will work for the pompano. If they don’t have any there, just get unpeeled fresh shrimp from Publix. I’ve used it before and the fish still would bite just fine.

[@threearrowsadventures]

I enjoyed the video and appreciate the information! We are currently planning our family adventure to Destin. We love to fish but have zero experience with saltwater. Any pointers for a first timer? Just looking to let the kids reel in a few. Ps I hit you with a sub!

[@thebutlerfamilyadventures]

If you want to put the kids on some fish, head to Publix and pick up some fresh shrimp from the seafood section. Also go to Walmart and pick up a pompano rig and some pink fishbites. (The associate can show you where they are.). Put a small piece of shrimp about the size of a dime on each hook and a small piece of fishbite right after the shrimp and throw it right where the waves are breaking or just beyond them. Whiting and Pompano like to hang out in that area and are excellent to eat if you want to keep any of the catch.

[@thebutlerfamilyadventures]

Nice to see you teaching those kids to enjoy the beautiful outdoors God has blessed us with. Subbed to you as well.

[@threearrowsadventures]

@@thebutlerfamilyadventures thanks a lot! Would medium action bass tackle be sufficient for this rig/bait?

[@threearrowsadventures]

@@thebutlerfamilyadventures yes sir! We are blessed. I’m glad they enjoy being out there and I love watching them enjoy it!

[@thebutlerfamilyadventures]

@@threearrowsadventures yes it sure would. I usually bring several rods with me but I always have a 7’ medium fast action spinning rod that I use for up close in the surf.

[@jenabee72]

Looks even better than Stewby’s!!

[@thebutlerfamilyadventures]

It actually turned out really good. I’ve cooked whiting before but that’s the first time I’ve prepared Spanish Mackerel.

[@taylorharbin3948]

I love Destin, but watch out for those dolphins. They’re bait stealing punks!

[@thebutlerfamilyadventures]

You’re not kidding. I’ve had them grab ahold of fish I’ve had on the line before.