In Pictures; Destin History - Fishing

Destin Fishing Rodeo, 1955, Photo by Francis P. Johnson

A party boat brings in their catch, May 1972, Photo by Gaines

A crowd at the Destin harbor, July, 1978, Photo by Eric Tournay

 

Captain Wheeler & crew with a 455 lb marlin, July 5, 1972, Photo by Karen Linick

Party boat returns to the Destin harbor, 1967

The "Blessing of the Fleet", a tradition that dates back to 1957, Photo by Veselka in 1970

A charter boat brings in their catch, July, 1978, Photo by Eric Tournay
 
All photos courtesy Florida Memory, check out their website: www.floridamemory.com