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Jonathan Ray
Jon R.
Destin, Florida
Reported 3 years ago
The bite has been slow this week, between finding a good weather day to go and finding people that are brave enough to withstand the waves! The Bonita are thick as usual, the blackfin tuna have moved in closer to shore within 5 miles! The squid is thick and the tuna are right behind them! Plenty of small reef fish being caught and vermillion snapper! But not a lot of fish in season at the moment! Trigger are fun to catch even though we have to release them!
Jonathan Ray
Jon R. Destin, Florida Reported 3 years ago
The bite has been slow this week, between finding a good weather day to go and finding people that are brave enough to withstand the waves! The Bonita are thick as usual, the blackfin tuna have moved in closer to shore within 5 miles! The squid is thick and the tuna are right behind them! Plenty of small reef fish being caught and vermillion snapper! But not a lot of fish in season at the moment! Trigger are fun to catch even though we have to release them!
Fishing in Destin, Florida
Fishing in Destin, Florida
Fishing in Destin, Florida
Fishing in Destin, Florida
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Jonathan Ray
Jon R.
Destin, Florida
Reported 3 years ago
Fishing is always more difficult with the weather in the winter, so if you’re looking for a constant bite we recommend spring but with that being said the tuna bite is really good so to each their own! We fish year round
Trolling- plenty of Bonita around, blackfin Tuna are close in right now between 5-15 miles of the pass! Mahi can be found further offshore on weedlines! King mackerel are a hard bite this time of year but can be found near shore
Bottom Fishing- Vermillions are in abundance right now and have some decent size to them too,...
Jonathan Ray
Jon R. Destin, Florida Reported 3 years ago
Fishing is always more difficult with the weather in the winter, so if you’re looking for a constant bite we recommend spring but with that being said the tuna bite is really good so to each their own! We fish year round
Trolling- plenty of Bonita around, blackfin Tuna are close in right now between 5-15 miles of the pass! Mahi can be found further offshore on weedlines! King mackerel are a hard bite this time of year but can be found near shore
Bottom Fishing- Vermillions are in abundance right now and have some decent size to them too,
triggerfish are on structure but finding a keeper may be another task! Plenty of perch and Ruby lips running around so if a fish fry is what you’re after then that will be too easy to get! Grouper bite is good right now as well as Almaco Jacks
Capt Jon
Blackfin Tuna Fishing in Destin, Florida
Blackfin Tuna Fishing in Destin, Florida
Blackfin Tuna Fishing in Destin, Florida
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Cliff Atwell
Cliff A.
Destin, Florida
Reported 3 years ago
Still a real good vermillion snapper bite. Red Grouper opened back up so if we catch one we won’t have to throw it back. Triggerfish closed but there are still alot around and alot of fun to catch. Fishing is good!
Cliff Atwell
Cliff A. Destin, Florida Reported 3 years ago
Still a real good vermillion snapper bite. Red Grouper opened back up so if we catch one we won’t have to throw it back. Triggerfish closed but there are still alot around and alot of fun to catch. Fishing is good!
Amberjack, Vermillion Snapper Fishing in Destin, Florida
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Conner C.
Santa Rosa Beach, Florida
Reported 3 years ago
The flounder bite has picked up on the offshore wrecks along with a good amount of sheepshead on the bridge pilings. Still a few red fish hanging around the grass flats
Conner Cline
Conner C. Santa Rosa Beach, Florida Reported 3 years ago
The flounder bite has picked up on the offshore wrecks along with a good amount of sheepshead on the bridge pilings. Still a few red fish hanging around the grass flats
Flounder, Gag Grouper Fishing in
Flounder, Gag Grouper Fishing in
Flounder, Gag Grouper Fishing in
Flounder, Gag Grouper Fishing in
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Cliff Atwell
Cliff A.
Destin, Florida
Reported 3 years ago
Vermilion snapper bite is still strong. Triggers still in season until 31st December. Catching some Almaco jacks, and of course red snapper are everywhere. We are still running charters until we dry dock for a week or two in January. 6 and 8 hr trips are producing catches of keeper fish. Although the 4 and 5 hr trips are producing lots of fun fish to catch, not as many keepers.
Cliff Atwell
Cliff A. Destin, Florida Reported 3 years ago
Vermilion snapper bite is still strong. Triggers still in season until 31st December. Catching some Almaco jacks, and of course red snapper are everywhere. We are still running charters until we dry dock for a week or two in January. 6 and 8 hr trips are producing catches of keeper fish. Although the 4 and 5 hr trips are producing lots of fun fish to catch, not as many keepers.
Amberjack, Triggerfish, Vermillion Snapper Fishing in Destin, Florida
Amberjack, Triggerfish, Vermillion Snapper Fishing in Destin, Florida
Amberjack, Triggerfish, Vermillion Snapper Fishing in Destin, Florida
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Michael King
Michael K.
Destin, Florida
Reported 3 years ago
Fall fishing was epic, inshore and offshore.”
Michael King
Michael K. Destin, Florida Reported 3 years ago
Fall fishing was epic, inshore and offshore.”
King Mackerel / Kingfish Fishing in Destin, Florida
King Mackerel / Kingfish Fishing in Destin, Florida
King Mackerel / Kingfish Fishing in Destin, Florida
King Mackerel / Kingfish Fishing in Destin, Florida
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Robbie Broestler
Robbie B.
Niceville, Florida
Reported 3 years ago
Gulf fishing-
Gag grouper will close at the end of the month.
Nice to get one in before then because as I've heard they will most likely not open back up next year or at least in April of next spring.
Flounders are unfolding into fish boxes, but plenty around still.
Scamp grouper and smaller tasty bottom fish still bitting and will be.
Bay-
Redfish, trout, some Spanish still lurking, big giant 40 lb black drum for fun fight, and pompano being the highlight.
Robbie Broestler
Robbie B. Niceville, Florida Reported 3 years ago
Gulf fishing-
Gag grouper will close at the end of the month.
Nice to get one in before then because as I've heard they will most likely not open back up next year or at least in April of next spring.
Flounders are unfolding into fish boxes, but plenty around still.
Scamp grouper and smaller tasty bottom fish still bitting and will be.
Bay-
Redfish, trout, some Spanish still lurking, big giant 40 lb black drum for fun fight, and pompano being the highlight.
Fishing in Destin, Florida
Fishing in Destin, Florida
Fishing in Destin, Florida
Fishing in Destin, Florida
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Conner C.
Santa Rosa Beach, Florida
Reported 3 years ago
The trout bite has decided picked up over the last few weeks. Still a good amount of slot reds running the flats as well. Spanish bite was good but definitely started to slow down. Founder opens back up today so we will start targeting them the next couple months
Conner Cline
Conner C. Santa Rosa Beach, Florida Reported 3 years ago
The trout bite has decided picked up over the last few weeks. Still a good amount of slot reds running the flats as well. Spanish bite was good but definitely started to slow down. Founder opens back up today so we will start targeting them the next couple months
Spanish Mackerel Fishing in Santa Rosa Beach, Florida, USA
Spanish Mackerel Fishing in Santa Rosa Beach, Florida, USA
Spanish Mackerel Fishing in Santa Rosa Beach, Florida, USA
Spanish Mackerel Fishing in Santa Rosa Beach, Florida, USA
Spanish Mackerel Fishing in Santa Rosa Beach, Florida, USA
Spanish Mackerel Fishing in Santa Rosa Beach, Florida, USA
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Jonathan Ray
Jon R.
Destin, Florida
Reported 3 years ago
Almacos have been biting as well as snapper and triggerfish! Water temp is 68 and very rough here lately! 5 to 6s in the mornings at 3 seconds! We missed a blackfin Saturday but caught 5 Bonita
Jonathan Ray
Jon R. Destin, Florida Reported 3 years ago
Almacos have been biting as well as snapper and triggerfish! Water temp is 68 and very rough here lately! 5 to 6s in the mornings at 3 seconds! We missed a blackfin Saturday but caught 5 Bonita
Almaco Jack, Perch, Red Snapper Fishing in Destin, Florida
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Trey Senterfitt
Trey S.
DeFuniak Springs, Florida
Reported 3 years ago
Managed to venture out a couple times within the past two weeks. This past Tuesday, the bite was hot... caught fish on everything we threw.... popping corks and Carolina rigs tipped with live shrimp, plus artificial lures. They’re still biting good... little warm front has then fired up!
Trey Senterfitt
Trey S. DeFuniak Springs, Florida Reported 3 years ago
Managed to venture out a couple times within the past two weeks. This past Tuesday, the bite was hot... caught fish on everything we threw.... popping corks and Carolina rigs tipped with live shrimp, plus artificial lures. They’re still biting good... little warm front has then fired up!
Speckled Trout / Spotted Seatrout Fishing in Santa Rosa Beach, Florida
Speckled Trout / Spotted Seatrout Fishing in Santa Rosa Beach, Florida
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