Put down the screens and reel in the big one — six hours of real Gulf fishing for Destin kids
July 14, 2026 – July 21, 2026
07:00 – 13:00
288 Harbor Blvd, Destin, FL 32541
<p>Screen-free summer fun doesn't get more authentic than this. Tackle Boxes Not XBoxes sends kids out onto the Gulf of Mexico aboard the American Spirit Party Boat for a full six hours of real deep-sea fishing off Destin's legendary shores. It's the kind of day that creates lifelong memories — and maybe a lifelong fishing obsession.</p><p>Two separate trips are scheduled by age group: July 14th is for younger anglers ages 5-10, while July 21st is designed for older kids ages 11-15. Each trip includes meals and water throughout the day, with experienced crew guiding young fishers through baiting, casting, and landing fish in the Gulf's famously productive emerald waters. Trips are limited to 50 kids per date, so early registration is a must.</p><p>Destin earns its title as the World's Luckiest Fishing Village for good reason — the emerald waters teem with amberjack, snapper, grouper, and more. This is the authentic Destin fishing experience you came for, scaled perfectly for young adventurers. At $60 per child with meals included, it's an exceptional value for a day the whole family will talk about all the way home.</p>
Families with kids ages 5-15 who want an authentic Destin fishing experience
Six hours on the Gulf aboard the American Spirit, expert fishing guidance from the crew, meals and water included, 50-kid limit per trip
Register early — both dates cap at 50 kids and fill up fast. Bring sunscreen, a light layer for the boat, and a camera for the catch photos.
$60 per child, includes meals and water for the six-hour Gulf fishing trip