Semper Fish Charters invites you to come experience Destin fishing to the full. Whether you are a first-time fisherman or a seasoned vet, Captain Dennis will do his best to ensure that not only do you catch fish, you can’t wait to book another trip. This is a veteran-owned mom-and-pop company that treats every customer like family.

Join Captain Dennis on a first-class fishing adventure aboard a 2015 Cape Horn center console. At 25’, this well-proportioned boat has space for up to 6 people. Bring the family along and get ready for a trip to remember. On board, you will find plenty of storage space, a livewell for your bait, and a T-top for shade. It’s a truly family-friendly vessel, so bring the kids and wives – they’ll “outfish” ya!

Semper Fish Charters specializes in going off the coast to fish for all the biggest and best Destin fish species. Whether you want to take a quick trip to fish the near coastal waters for King Mackerel, Cobia, and Bull Redfish, or go offshore for Snappers, Groupers, Triggerfish, Mahi Mahi, and Wahoo, they know what it takes to not only catch nice fish but also have a good time.

All trips include top-quality Shimano fishing equipment and lures. And if you want to take home a souvenir of your trip, Captain Dennis will even clean and prepare any legal fish you catch and want to keep.

Make the most of your Destin fishing charter. Fish with a captain who loves nothing more than to give people an experience they will never forget.



Select date to see available trips and rates:

  • Private trip
    4 Hour Trip (AM)
    Low rate deposit non-refundable
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 6:00 AM
    Seasonal trip (Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri)
    US $800
    This is a nearshore trip, where you'll be staying quite close to the coastline to fish for species like Vermillion snapper, Spanish Mackerel, King Mackerel, and other seasonal fish. ****1200 lb limit on passengers ****
    Types of fishing
    Nearshore Fishing
    Offshore Fishing
    Reef Fishing
    Wreck Fishing
    Fishing techniques
    Deep Sea Fishing
    Bottom Fishing
    Light Tackle
    Heavy Tackle
    Trolling
    Spinning
    Drift Fishing
  • Private trip
    5 Hour Trip
    Low rate deposit non-refundable
    5 Hour Trip, starts at 6:00 AM
    Seasonal trip (Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri)
    US $1,000
    5 hours on the water, fishing the deeper reefs and wrecks for Snappers, Groupers, and Triggerfish, with some possibilities to also catch King Mackerel and more. ****1200 lb limit on passengers ****
    Types of fishing
    Nearshore Fishing
    Offshore Fishing
    Reef Fishing
    Wreck Fishing
    Fishing techniques
    Deep Sea Fishing
    Bottom Fishing
    Light Tackle
    Heavy Tackle
    Trolling
    Spinning
  • Private trip
    6 Hour Trip
    Low rate deposit non-refundable
    6 Hour Trip, starts at 6:00 AM
    Seasonal trip (Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri)
    US $1,200
    6 hours on the water, fishing the deeper reefs and wrecks for Snappers, Groupers, and Triggerfish, with some possibilities to also catch King Mackerel and more. ****1200 lb limit on passengers ****
    Types of fishing
    Nearshore Fishing
    Offshore Fishing
    Reef Fishing
    Wreck Fishing
    Fishing techniques
    Deep Sea Fishing
    Bottom Fishing
    Light Tackle
    Heavy Tackle
    Trolling
    Spinning
  • Private trip
    8 Hour Trip
    Low rate deposit non-refundable
    8 Hour Trip, starts at 6:00 AM
    Seasonal trip (Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat)
    US $1,600
    Eight hours on the water, fishing the deeper reefs and wrecks for Snapper, Grouper, and Triggerfish, with some possibilities to also catch King Mackerel and more. ****1200 lb limit on passengers ****
    Types of fishing
    Nearshore Fishing
    Offshore Fishing
    Reef Fishing
    Wreck Fishing
    Fishing techniques
    Deep Sea Fishing
    Bottom Fishing
    Light Tackle
    Heavy Tackle
    Trolling
    Spinning
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FAQs about Semper Fish Charters

Semper Fish Charters offers the following trips to customers:
  • US $800 per group, additional US $150 per person after 4 guests - 4 Hour Trip (AM) (4 hours)
  • US $1,000 per group, additional US $150 per person after 4 guests - 5 Hour Trip (5 hours)
  • US $1,200 per group, additional US $150 per person after 4 guests - 6 Hour Trip (6 hours)
  • US $1,600 per group, additional US $150 per person after 4 guests - 8 Hour Trip (8 hours)

When you book a trip with Semper Fish Charters, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • GPS
  • Fishfinder
  • Live Bait Well
  • Ice Box

Trips booked with Semper Fish Charters include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle
  • Lures
  • Catch cleaning & filleting
  • Fishing License

Semper Fish Charters offers the following types of fishing:
  • Nearshore Fishing
  • Offshore Fishing
  • Reef Fishing
  • Wreck Fishing

Semper Fish Charters offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Light Tackle
  • Heavy Tackle
  • Bottom Fishing
  • Trolling
  • Spinning
  • Jigging
  • Drift Fishing
  • Deep Sea Fishing

Top targeted fish species with Semper Fish Charters include:
  • Cobia
  • Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
  • Grouper (Gag)
  • Redfish

Meet the Captain

Dennis Minnick
Destin, Florida, United States
ID & license verified
75 Customer reviews
Response time within an hour
Member since September 2016
Capt. Dennis runs trips out of Destin aboard 25' Cape Horn Center console. This area is known for Redfish, Dolphin (Mahi Mahi) and Gag Grouper and you'll get to catch them using bottom fishing, spinning, trolling, drifting, jigging, or other techniques. The only way to learn is to join them on the water.

About this listing

Targeted species

Cobia Cobia
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi) Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Grouper (Gag) Gag Grouper
Redfish Redfish

Boat specs

Cape Horn (Center console) originally built in 2015. Powered by 2 150HP Yamaha engines, with a maximum cruising speed of 25 knots.

Length
25 ft
Capacity
6 persons

Types of fishing

Nearshore Fishing
Offshore Fishing
Reef Fishing
Wreck Fishing

Fishing techniques

Light Tackle
Heavy Tackle
Bottom Fishing
Trolling
Spinning
Jigging
Drift Fishing
Deep Sea Fishing

Amenities

GPS
Fishfinder
Live Bait Well
Ice Box

Trip includes

Rods, reels & tackle
Lures
Catch cleaning & filleting
Fishing License

Cancellation policy

Deposit non-refundable

If it is unsafe to travel, you may still cancel free of charge or change the date(s) of your booking.

Listing policies

Pickup not included
Transfer to/from departure site is not included in trip rates.
Child Friendly
You Keep Catch
Catch and Release Allowed

Payment

Pay online in full

Pay online in full through FishingBooker and save on credit card fees at the dock.

No additional fees.
Book with 30% deposit, pay rest to captain

When the captain confirms your trip, FishingBooker charges your credit card a 30% deposit to guarantee your reservation.

The remaining balance is to be paid directly to the charter operator on or prior to your trip date in one of the following payment methods:

Cash
Visa
Mastercard
American Express
When paying the remaining balance with a credit card, an additional 5% charge will apply.

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Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.9 / 5
out of 5 stars from 65 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (58)
My Boys Loved It!
6am departure
July fishing trip
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Angler rating
57
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
98%
Friendly captain
100%
Recommend this charter
95%
Appropriate for children
100%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Caught fish
95%
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Mac G.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
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Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Awesome trip!!!!!

VERIFIED   8 Hour Trip on November 24, 2023
Dennis was great!! I have been on many charter fishing trips and this was one of the most memorable in memory! He was very...
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Jeff M.
Taylorsville, KY
Excellent
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Excellent
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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5hour trip with Captain Alex

VERIFIED   5 Hour Trip (PM) on September 11, 2023
Had a great day on the water with Captain Alex, trolling and bottom fishing. He was able to put us on fish in multiple locations...
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Chris H.
Manchester, MO
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Experience:
Very good
4.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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My Boys Loved It!

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip (PM) on June 5, 2023
I was sick as could be and incapable of helping anyone. Luckily, Alex was amazing! My 8 yr old was too nervous and scared to...
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Lucius B.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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October fishing trip

VERIFIED   5 Hour Trip (AM) on October 6, 2023
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Joseph P.
Jonesboro, LA
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Fishing with Alex

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip (AM) May 1 - Aug 1 on July 19, 2023
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