Crestview Fishing Reports (December 2025)

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Fishing reports straight from our guides in Crestview

Cory Holland
Fort Walton Beach, Florida
Reported: 2 years ago

Spanish mackerel are biting pretty good and close.

Cory Holland Fort Walton Beach, Florida Reported: 2 years ago

Spanish mackerel are biting pretty good and close.

Spanish Mackerel Fishing in Fort Walton Beach, Florida

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Eric Hayles
Destin, Florida
Reported: 2 years ago

Still catching limits of vermilion snapper and trigger fish on our shorter trips......catch them on longer trips as well along with scamp grouper.

Eric Hayles Destin, Florida Reported: 2 years ago

Still catching limits of vermilion snapper and trigger fish on our shorter trips......catch them on longer trips as well along with scamp grouper.

Triggerfish, Vermillion Snapper Fishing in Destin, Florida

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Robert Fulton
Shalimar, Florida
Reported: 2 years ago

Captain Robert Lee with his Mahi-Mahi today!

Robert Fulton Shalimar, Florida Reported: 2 years ago

Captain Robert Lee with his Mahi-Mahi today!

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Robert Fulton
Shalimar, Florida
Reported: 2 years ago

Little shark action.

Robert Fulton Shalimar, Florida Reported: 2 years ago

Little shark action.

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Wayne Alexander
Niceville, Florida
Reported: 2 years ago

I have been targeting mangrove snapper, Inshore, and Vermilion and Snapper or Offshore.

Wayne Alexander Niceville, Florida Reported: 2 years ago

I have been targeting mangrove snapper, Inshore, and Vermilion and Snapper or Offshore.

False Albacore, Mangrove Snapper, Perch Fishing in Niceville, Florida

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Seth Linton
Choctaw Beach, Florida
Reported: 2 years ago

Trout , redfish , Spanish mackerel are biting in the bay Vermillion snappers , mangrove snappers , grouper , Kong mackerel , Blackfin tuna are being caught in the Gulf of Mexico Fishing is getting more productive as the waters warm up !!

Seth Linton Choctaw Beach, Florida Reported: 2 years ago

Trout , redfish , Spanish mackerel are biting in the bay
Vermillion snappers , mangrove snappers , grouper , Kong mackerel , Blackfin tuna are being caught in the Gulf of Mexico
Fishing is getting more productive as the waters warm up !!

Speckled Trout Fishing in Destin, Florida

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Marvin Glasgow
Ponce de Leon, Florida
Reported: 2 years ago

Fishing has been great here in NW Florida. Redfish and trout bite has been great!

Marvin Glasgow Ponce de Leon, Florida Reported: 2 years ago

Fishing has been great here in NW Florida. Redfish and trout bite has been great!

Speckled Trout Fishing in Santa Rosa Beach, Florida

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Jonathan Ray
Destin, Florida
Reported: 2 years ago

Seas have been rough lately but we have managed to stay on the vermilion snapper and triggerfish! Caught a good King the other day too

Jonathan Ray Destin, Florida Reported: 2 years ago

Seas have been rough lately but we have managed to stay on the vermilion snapper and triggerfish! Caught a good King the other day too

False Albacore, Scup, Triggerfish, Vermillion Snapper Fishing in Destin, Florida

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★★★★★
well worth the time, effort, money to do this trip exclusively with your family. 10/10 trip. I caught 20 fish and there were 7 other people. We kept some snapper, everything else were all thrown back in the ocean.
Joseph V. | November 24, 2025

Trip: Summertime Deepsea - 53’ G&S
★★★★★
Cliff and his mate Austin were incredible! Such great guys. We had a great day, caught lots of fish and enjoyed a great day on the water. Would definitely fish with them again!
Brent L. | November 2, 2025

Trip: Destin Deep Sea Adventure
★★★★★
We absolutely loved Capt Robert and his fishing trip (and I had teen boys!)! We will be fishing with Capt Robert again on another trip!
Greg C. | October 17, 2025

Trip: Bay Side Inshore Trip
★★★★★
Captain Trey was very kind and helpful, especially with our two small grandkids. Caught 5 different kinds of fish and had a great afternoon!
Scott P. | October 17, 2025

Trip: Family Special - 22’ TranSport
★★★★★
***** Captain Trey was very kind and knowledgeable - he went above and beyond to make sure our boys were able to catch some fish and have a good time - he had all of the equipment and we had a wonderful day on the water.
Carrie R. | October 16, 2025

Trip: Family Special - 22’ TranSport
★★★★★
Despite not catching anything big enough to keep, Jason made efforts to change locations and lures to give us the best chances. He expertly navigated pop-up storms and kept spirits high with a curated playlist. Even though we lost the "big one" as it snapped an 80-lb test line while darting under the boat, we had a great time and would fish with him again. The inclusion of a toilet on the boat, though small, was invaluable for our party of 4.
Peter S. | October 16, 2025

Trip: Inshore Fishing
★★★★★
He has a great attitude and we had a great time. Would definitely recommend!
Jacob M. | October 10, 2025

Trip: Choctawhatchee Fishing & Cruising
★★★★★
We had a great time. He was great with the kids and made a point to make it special. We would use him again.
Chris T. | October 10, 2025

Trip: Fishing The Florida Panhandle
★★★★★
Excellent service, professional and very knowledgeable. Would try and teach as well as provide a service. Would highly recommend. Top notch.
Wayne R. | October 9, 2025

Trip: Let's GO! DEEP Offshore Trip
★★★★★
We had a great time! I didn’t know rays were so resilient that you could get them with an arrow and the would heal within a few days. Our guide Colby was awesome. He found a bunch of rays for us and helped us after each catch. Hew was awesome!
Scot O. | September 30, 2025

Trip: Nighttime Bowfishing Adventure

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