Outdoors & Fishing

Destin Fishing Rodeo

Every · Oct 1–31 AJ's Seafood & Oyster Bar (Weigh Station) Varies: charter free; private boats $300-$500; kayak/SUP $100; shore 15+ $25, 14 & under free

A Month-Long Destin Harbor Fishing Tournament

The Destin Fishing Rodeo runs all through October, drawing anglers to Destin Harbor for a month of daily weigh-ins and category prizes. Charter boats, private boats, kayaks, paddleboards, and shore anglers can all enter.

How Entry Works

Charter boat anglers fish for free, while private boat entries run roughly $300–$500 depending on vessel size, kayak and paddleboard entries are $100, and shore fishing entries are $25 for ages 15 and up (free for 14 and under).

Daily Weigh-Ins

Weigh-ins are free and open to the public every day of the tournament at the AJ’s Seafood & Oyster Bar weigh station on the Destin Harbor Boardwalk.

Open to the Public

Spectators are welcome to watch the daily weigh-ins at no charge throughout the month.