In today’s micro adventure I explore the largest fishing fleet in North America, Destin, Florida.
I started fishing out of Destin early in life when my Grandfather and father would take me out on the Florida Girl. The Florida Girl still hails out of Destin, while not the same boat, nor is it the same harbor!
The Northwest Florida Daily News had this to say about the fleet on their website ( https://www.nwfdailynews.com/story/news/2016/05/28/destin-harbor-boasts-largest-fleet-in-north-america/28414886007/)
“There’s a lot of heritage in the harbor.
“The blood runs deep when it comes to fishing in Destin,” said Destin Charter Boat Association President Capt. Gary Jarvis of the Backdown 2.
“And from the looks of things it looks like it is going to run for a while.”
Destin harbor holds about 125 charter boats, state and federally permitted, the largest fleet in one port in North America.
“We have a very small body of water, close pass, small community and the largest fleet,” said a proud Jarvis.”
It’s always a chill vibe when in the Destin Harbor and it’s very family friendly.