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Joshua R.
Callaway, Florida
Reported 2 months ago
5hr bottom trip
Joshua Riley
Joshua R. Callaway, Florida Reported 2 months ago
5hr bottom trip
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Wayne Alexander
Wayne A.
Niceville, Florida
Reported 2 months ago
Vermilion snapper and red grouper bite has been great!
Wayne Alexander
Wayne A. Niceville, Florida Reported 2 months ago
Vermilion snapper and red grouper bite has been great!
Fishing in Niceville, Florida
Fishing in Niceville, Florida
Fishing in Niceville, Florida
Fishing in Niceville, Florida
Fishing in Niceville, Florida
Fishing in Niceville, Florida
Fishing in Niceville, Florida
Fishing in Niceville, Florida
Fishing in Niceville, Florida
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Marvin G.
Ponce de Leon, Florida
Reported 2 months ago
The speckled trout bite is unreal right now. Lots of trophy size fish over 20"
Marvin Glasgow
Marvin G. Ponce de Leon, Florida Reported 2 months ago
The speckled trout bite is unreal right now. Lots of trophy size fish over 20"
Fishing in Santa Rosa Beach, Florida
Fishing in Santa Rosa Beach, Florida
Fishing in Santa Rosa Beach, Florida
Fishing in Santa Rosa Beach, Florida
Fishing in Santa Rosa Beach, Florida
Fishing in Santa Rosa Beach, Florida
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Robbie Broestler
Robbie B.
Niceville, Florida
Reported 2 months ago
Spanish mackerel have been and still are the easy fun target. Trout and redfish are still getting better and better. Light tackle bottom fishing has produced nice catches of vermillion snapper along with some big red grouper and a variety of other keeper fish like lane snapper, scamp grouper, and trigger fish.
Cobia are finally worth taking a longer trip to go look for along the beaches in 20-40 feet of water. It only takes one 30-50 lb fish to make the trip a success!
Robbie Broestler
Robbie B. Niceville, Florida Reported 2 months ago
Spanish mackerel have been and still are the easy fun target. Trout and redfish are still getting better and better. Light tackle bottom fishing has produced nice catches of vermillion snapper along with some big red grouper and a variety of other keeper fish like lane snapper, scamp grouper, and trigger fish.
Cobia are finally worth taking a longer trip to go look for along the beaches in 20-40 feet of water. It only takes one 30-50 lb fish to make the trip a success!
Fishing in Destin, Florida
Fishing in Destin, Florida
Fishing in Destin, Florida
Fishing in Destin, Florida
Fishing in Destin, Florida
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Jimmy Early
Jimmy E.
DeFuniak Springs, Florida
Reported 2 months ago
The redfish bite is 🔥, only looking to get better as water temps rise. Trout haven't been as consistent just yet, we're getting a keeper here and there
Jimmy Early
Jimmy E. DeFuniak Springs, Florida Reported 2 months ago
The redfish bite is 🔥, only looking to get better as water temps rise. Trout haven't been as consistent just yet, we're getting a keeper here and there
Fishing in Panama City Beach, Florida
Fishing in Panama City Beach, Florida
Fishing in Panama City Beach, Florida
Fishing in Panama City Beach, Florida
Fishing in Panama City Beach, Florida
Fishing in Panama City Beach, Florida
Fishing in Panama City Beach, Florida
Fishing in Panama City Beach, Florida
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Stephen Hess
Stephen H.
Santa Rosa Beach, Florida
Reported 2 months ago
Red Grouper and Vermillion Snapper are lighting it up! Already had enough meat in the cooler after the first Cobia of the year so we ended up releasing 4 nice keeper Red Grouper
Stephen Hess
Stephen H. Santa Rosa Beach, Florida Reported 2 months ago
Red Grouper and Vermillion Snapper are lighting it up! Already had enough meat in the cooler after the first Cobia of the year so we ended up releasing 4 nice keeper Red Grouper
Fishing in Panama City, Florida
Fishing in Panama City, Florida
Fishing in Panama City, Florida
Fishing in Panama City, Florida
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Taylor Bankston
Taylor B.
Destin, Florida
Reported 2 months ago
This is from a 6 hour the other day we caught a bunch of mahis, and then I will send a group of pics from today we had a mixed bag of snappers and catch and release amberjacks.
Taylor Bankston
Taylor B. Destin, Florida Reported 2 months ago
This is from a 6 hour the other day we caught a bunch of mahis, and then I will send a group of pics from today we had a mixed bag of snappers and catch and release amberjacks.
Fishing in Destin, Florida
Fishing in Destin, Florida
Fishing in Destin, Florida
Fishing in Destin, Florida
Fishing in Destin, Florida
Fishing in Destin, Florida
Fishing in Destin, Florida
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Alex Hare
Alex H.
Fort Walton Beach, Florida
Reported 3 months ago
The trolling bite has been amazing, plenty of Spanish mackerel to be caught. Bottom fishing has been a good variety like Vermillion, red snappers, black snappers, red groupers scamp groupers and Triggerfish!
Alex Hare
Alex H. Fort Walton Beach, Florida Reported 3 months ago
The trolling bite has been amazing, plenty of Spanish mackerel to be caught. Bottom fishing has been a good variety like Vermillion, red snappers, black snappers, red groupers scamp groupers and Triggerfish!
Fishing in Destin, Florida
Fishing in Destin, Florida
Fishing in Destin, Florida
Fishing in Destin, Florida
Fishing in Destin, Florida
Fishing in Destin, Florida
Fishing in Destin, Florida
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Zach Burnette
Zach B.
Rosemary Beach, Florida
Reported 3 months ago
Bull sharks, spinner sharks, black tips and sandbar sharks this spring
Hammerheads and tiger sharks showing up soon
Zach Burnette
Zach B. Rosemary Beach, Florida Reported 3 months ago
Bull sharks, spinner sharks, black tips and sandbar sharks this spring
Hammerheads and tiger sharks showing up soon
Fishing in Destin, Florida
Fishing in Destin, Florida
Fishing in Destin, Florida
Fishing in Destin, Florida
Fishing in Destin, Florida
Fishing in Destin, Florida
Fishing in Destin, Florida
Fishing in Destin, Florida
Fishing in Destin, Florida
Fishing in Destin, Florida
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Jon Polk
Jon P.
Santa Rosa Beach, Florida
Reported 3 months ago
Spring break fishing along the Emerald Coast has been nothing short of outstanding, and our recent trips out of Santa Rosa Beach and Destin, Florida, have delivered consistent action for anglers of all experience levels. The biggest headline has been the new Okaloosa nearshore FADs (Fish Aggregating Devices), which are already producing exceptional results. These shallow water fish attracting devices have been holding strong numbers of mahi mahi, giving us steady offshore-style action just a short run from the beach. Clients have been thrilled with the opportunity to target pelagic species without needing a full-day trip.

Closer to shore, the...
Jon Polk
Jon P. Santa Rosa Beach, Florida Reported 3 months ago
Spring break fishing along the Emerald Coast has been nothing short of outstanding, and our recent trips out of Santa Rosa Beach and Destin, Florida, have delivered consistent action for anglers of all experience levels. The biggest headline has been the new Okaloosa nearshore FADs (Fish Aggregating Devices), which are already producing exceptional results. These shallow water fish attracting devices have been holding strong numbers of mahi mahi, giving us steady offshore-style action just a short run from the beach. Clients have been thrilled with the opportunity to target pelagic species without needing a full-day trip.

Closer to shore, the
Spanish mackerel bite has been on fire inside Destin Harbor and along the Destin jetties. This has been a perfect option for families and spring breakers looking for fast-paced action, with multiple hook-ups and nonstop rod-bending activity. We've also been finding quality mahi mahi on weedlines within 5 miles of the beach, another great sign that our spring pelagic season is ramping up early this year. These fish have been eager to bite and provide excellent table fare for our crews. For anglers booking our 6-hour trips, the bottom fishing has been just as consistent. We've been putting together solid catches of red grouper, giving clients a great mix of offshore action and dependable bottom fishing. Looking Ahead: April Pelagic Season Heating Up. As we move deeper into April, everything is lining up for an incredible spring pelagic fishing season along the 30A and Destin coastline. Historically, this is when the fishing really takes off,” and we're already seeing early signs of what's to come. Over the past several seasons, we have consistently produced tuna and marlin catches around the FADs throughout April and May, and we expect this year to be no different. With warming water temperatures and increasing bait activity, the Gulf is coming alive. Whether you're targeting mahi mahi, tuna, or even a shot at a billfish, now is the time to get on the schedule.
Fishing in Santa Rosa Beach, Florida
Fishing in Santa Rosa Beach, Florida
Fishing in Santa Rosa Beach, Florida
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    Hunter was excellent! He put us on fish and made sure we had a great time!

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    John H. | July 15, 2026

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