The Great Escape II
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Luxury Offshore Fishing Aboard Great Escape II
The Great Escape II welcomes you to the emerald waters of Destin—one of the most productive fisheries in the Gulf. These waters are home to an exciting variety of offshore species including King Mackerel, Red Snapper, Wahoo, Gag Grouper, Shark, Blackfin Tuna, Gray Triggerfish, Vermilion Snapper, Scamp Grouper, and more depending on the season and conditions. Your trip may include trolling, bottom fishing, or a combination of both using light or heavy tackle depending on what's biting that day.
Trips aboard Great Escape II are ideal for both experienced anglers looking for serious offshore fishing and beginners who want a comfortable, guided introduction to Gulf of Mexico fishing.
Your adventure takes place aboard the Great Escape II, a beautiful 58-ft Chris-Craft Convertible sportfishing yacht designed for serious offshore performance while offering exceptional comfort for guests. The vessel accommodates up to six passengers and is fully equipped with premium rods, reels, tackle, downriggers, and modern fish-finding electronics to give you every advantage on the water. For added comfort, the boat features a clean onboard restroom.
Fishing aboard Great Escape II is about more than just catching fish—it's about experiencing the Gulf the way seasoned local fishermen do. With decades of experience fishing these waters, your captain works hard to put you on productive grounds and create a trip that's exciting for both experienced anglers and first-time fishermen alike.
A professional First Mate will assist throughout the trip by preparing tackle, baiting hooks, clearing lines, and helping land your catch. Mates work primarily for tips, and it is customary to offer 15–20% based on your experience.
Your fishing license is included, so all you need to bring is your sense of adventure. Regulations for certain species change throughout the year, and your captain will guide you on what's currently in season.
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Luxury Offshore Fishing Aboard Great Escape II
The Great Escape II welcomes you to the emerald waters of Destin—one of the most productive fisheries in the Gulf. These waters are home to an exciting variety of offshore species including King Mackerel, Red Snapper, Wahoo, Gag Grouper, Shark, Blackfin Tuna, Gray Triggerfish, Vermilion Snapper, Scamp Grouper, and more depending on the season and conditions. Your trip may include trolling, bottom fishing, or a combination of both using light or heavy tackle depending on what's biting that day.
Trips aboard Great Escape II are ideal for both experienced anglers looking for serious offshore fishing and beginners who want a comfortable, guided introduction to Gulf of Mexico fishing.
Your adventure takes place aboard the Great Escape II, a beautiful 58-ft Chris-Craft Convertible sportfishing yacht designed for serious offshore performance while offering exceptional comfort for guests. The vessel accommodates up to six passengers and is fully equipped with premium rods, reels, tackle, downriggers, and modern fish-finding electronics to give you every advantage on the water. For added comfort, the boat features a clean onboard restroom.
Fishing aboard Great Escape II is about more than just catching fish—it's about experiencing the Gulf the way seasoned local fishermen do. With decades of experience fishing these waters, your captain works hard to put you on productive grounds and create a trip that's exciting for both experienced anglers and first-time fishermen alike.
A professional First Mate will assist throughout the trip by preparing tackle, baiting hooks, clearing lines, and helping land your catch. Mates work primarily for tips, and it is customary to offer 15–20% based on your experience.
Your fishing license is included, so all you need to bring is your sense of adventure. Regulations for certain species change throughout the year, and your captain will guide you on what's currently in season.
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Scott Laux5.0VerifiedWonderful experience!!!
Morning 6 hour offshore bottom on June 15, 2026 • 4 adultsWhat a spectacular time!! Caught some (actually, an impressive haul) of amazing fish; red, black and vermilion snapper, red grouper, mackerel, and bonito. Captain Jason, and first mate, Alto were the best! Great time and great memories made with our grandson with his best bud!! Learned a lot and look forward to booking another adventure!!
Brent Player5.0VerifiedWeather was not in our favor !!!
8 hr on May 27, 2026 • 5 adultsIt was rainy , windy and rough seas but they pushed through and put us on the fish. Mahi Mahi and Vermillion Snapper. Thanks again for what I know was a difficult trip weather and grass fought us the entire time.
Roger Boring5.0VerifiedNewGood trip
10 Hour Trip on October 20, 2026 • 6 adults
Brandon DamborskyRepeat angler5.0Verifiedwe had a great time!
Morning 6 hour offshore bottom on July 9, 2026 • 5 adults • 1 childCaptain Jason made sure everyone had a good time. The adults and kids all caught something. We actually got on the board for biggest catch! Awesome time.
Patrick Ingram5.0Verifiedsnapper
6 Hour – Offshore Bottom - 6:00 AM on July 7, 2026 • 4 adultslarge red snapper were somewhat illusive but we caught fish
Marc Schol4.7VerifiedHad a great time fishing
5 Hour – bottom Fishing - 6:00 AM on March 31, 2026 • 5 adults • 1 childtook my grandsons fishing today. had a great time. there werd times when they had three trigger fish on one line. the 1st mate, Bill, worked very hard making sure we all had bsit in the water or taking fish off our hooks. nice job Bill. i would definitely recommend Great Escape to anyone.
Matthew Langellier5.0VerifiedFishing with Jason
4 Hour King Mackerel Trolling only on June 10, 2026 • 5 adults • 1 child
Adam Keer5.0VerifiedSore arms from catching so many fish
5 Hour – bottom Fishing - 1:00 PM on February 28, 2026 • 5 adults • 1 child
Noah Amrhein5.0VerifiedDecember fishing trip
Morning 6 hour offshore bottom on December 17, 2025 • 5 adults
Maurice ContrerasRepeat angler5.0Verified⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Fantastic Fishing Trip with The Great Escape!
5 Hour – bottom Fishing on October 8, 2025 • 4 adultsWe had an amazing experience with The Great Escape! The crew was professional, fun, and made sure everyone had a great time — especially since we were celebrating our son’s birthday. First mate JT was on it and knew what needed to be done. We caught plenty of fish, including Cobia and Vermillion Snapper, and even landed the largest Cobia in the October Fishing Rodeo! It was an unforgettable day on the water filled with excitement, laughs, and great memories. Highly recommend The Great Escape for anyone looking for an incredible fishing adventure! If you want to catch lots of fish to take home and eat, book with The Great Escape.
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Captain's Jason and Bill were absolutely great. Captain Jason kept us on the fish and his boat was more than perect for the 6 in my family. Spacious and accommodating. Captain Bill was non stop there to lend a hand, baiting, rigging and ensuring that no time was wasted keeping lines in the water. We caught several species of fish and all 6 of us agreed that this booking was A+ from beginning to end. Highly recommend to anyone wanting a quality trip out. Will be back next year. Thanks guys!
What a spectacular time!! Caught some (actually, an impressive haul) of amazing fish; red, black and vermilion snapper, red grouper, mackerel, and bonito. Captain Jason, and first mate, Alto were the best! Great time and great memories made with our grandson with his best bud!! Learned a lot and look forward to booking another adventure!!
capt jason and deck hand capt bill were outstanding. they put us on the fish at our very first stop we immediately start getting hooked up and bringing in fish to keep. we caught our limit onred minnies, caught several red grouper, only one keeper. also caught several trigger fish and 2 keepers. the boat was smooth in very rough seas. would deffinatly do it again with them given the chance
It was rainy , windy and rough seas but they pushed through and put us on the fish. Mahi Mahi and Vermillion Snapper. Thanks again for what I know was a difficult trip weather and grass fought us the entire time.
the whle family had fun, the crew worked hard to put us on fish and succeeded. Would definitely recommend the great escape for others experience of fishng the gulf.
