Crestview Fishing Reports (May 2026)

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Fishing reports straight from our guides in Crestview

Cory Holland
Fort Walton Beach, Florida
Reported: 3 years ago

Spanish mackerel are biting pretty good and close.

Cory Holland Fort Walton Beach, Florida Reported: 3 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: 3 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: 3 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
Destin, Florida
Reported: 3 years ago

Captain Robert Lee with his Mahi-Mahi today!

Robert Fulton Destin, Florida Reported: 3 years ago

Captain Robert Lee with his Mahi-Mahi today!

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Robert Fulton
Destin, Florida
Reported: 3 years ago

Little shark action.

Robert Fulton Destin, Florida Reported: 3 years ago

Little shark action.

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Wayne Alexander
Niceville, Florida
Reported: 3 years ago

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

Wayne Alexander Niceville, Florida Reported: 3 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: 3 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: 3 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: 3 years ago

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

Marvin Glasgow Ponce de Leon, Florida Reported: 3 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: 3 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: 3 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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★★★★★
Kyle was a very skilled captain. Found many fish for us
Susan E. | April 30, 2026

Trip: Destin Trolling & Bottom Fishing
★★★★★
It doesn’t get any better than this trip with Colin! He put us on the fish! Check out the photos!
Virginia M. | April 29, 2026

Trip: 2-8 Hours Inshore Trip
★★★★★
Kyle and first mate Dan were awesome. They got us onto some great fishing. Caught limit on vermillion.
Don C. | April 24, 2026

Trip: Destin Fishing Trip
★★★★★
The trip was amazing! Captain put us on the fish immediately and was consistent through out! Four of us on the trip and we all caught more than 2 fish! Had a 100+ lb fish on but line snapped. Was a great experience and would fish with them again!
David P. | April 18, 2026

Trip: Niceville Gulf Fishing
★★★★★
Although deckhand Larry was new to fishing, he was very friendly, kind, and helpful! Just what you want on an unfamiliar excursion! He also hooked all bait for me, appreciated it!
Ashley R. | April 16, 2026

Trip: Destin Offshore Fishing
★★★★★
We were a family of six with kids from 6-15. All had a great time. Boat was a good size for us beginners. Jake and Tim worked hard to help us have a memorable experience. We had no prior fishing experience, but they helped us get comfortable with what to do and then found us the fish to catch. I would highly recommend and would look to adventure with them again.
Adam S. | April 14, 2026

Trip: 3 Hr Kids Fishing Trip
★★★★★
We had an amazing trip with the kids. A lot of action, everyone caught a handful of fish and had a blast. We brought home 30+ fish and had an amazing dinner. Couldn’t recommend more - we’d love to run it back on our next trip!
Jim P. | April 12, 2026

Trip: Destin Spring Special
★★★★★
10/10 great time. We took our 3 kids and their friend on 6 hr charter. Cliff and Austin are a great team. We kept Austin busy baiting our hooks and taking off the 48 fish we caught. Cliff took us down the shoreline and we stopped at all his favorite fishing holes. We caught numerous vermillion snapper and trigger fish. We caught a Bonita trolling through the inlet. Every fish we pulled up put up a great fight , our arms were tired bye the end of the day. I would definitely recommend taking Dramamine before you get on the boat and wear rubber sole shoes so you don’t slide around if boat is rocking. Bring snacks. We wore our sun shirts over our swimsuits and were comfortable. The early morning ride out of the harbor had us all in sweatshirts and pants. Lots of memories were made. Thank you
Erin Z. | April 12, 2026

Trip: Destin Deep Sea Adventure
★★★★★
David is great. Wonderful time.
Todd B. | April 10, 2026

Trip: Bay Fishing Trips
★★★★★
We had such a great trip! Captain Gavin had us on fish all day, and Cayden worked his tail off making sure we all were rigged up and had lines in the water at all times. The boat was very comfortable for our group of 8. We will fish with them again next time we are in Destin. Thanks again for a great trip!
Paul C. | April 10, 2026

Trip: Destin Spring Special

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