Crestview Fishing Reports (May 2026)

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Fishing reports straight from our guides in Crestview

Matthew Champion
Valparaiso, Florida
Reported: 3 years ago

Wahoo bite is on fire here in Destin!

Matthew Champion Valparaiso, Florida Reported: 3 years ago

Wahoo bite is on fire here in Destin!

Gag Grouper, Snowy Grouper, Vermillion Snapper, Wahoo Fishing in Destin, Florida

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Conner Cline
Santa Rosa Beach, Florida
Reported: 3 years ago

The Spanish bite has been on fire lately. Red fish and speckled trout have been great in the afternoons. Kings are starting to run throughout the pass and around the wrecks

Conner Cline Santa Rosa Beach, Florida Reported: 3 years ago

The Spanish bite has been on fire lately. Red fish and speckled trout have been great in the afternoons. Kings are starting to run throughout the pass and around the wrecks

Redfish Fishing in Santa Rosa Beach, Florida, USA

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Mike Dates
Destin, Florida
Reported: 3 years ago

Spanish Mackerel have shown up in pretty good numbers inshore and Vermillion snapper are plentiful on 6 hour trips. Cobia are due any day now. There have been some 40lb Kingfish around as well but not so plentiful as to go and target them. There have been some reports that...

Mike Dates Destin, Florida Reported: 3 years ago

Spanish Mackerel, Triggerfish, Vermillion Snapper Fishing in Destin, Florida

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Wayne Alexander
Niceville, Florida
Reported: 3 years ago

The weather has been up and down, but I've been able to move the trips to better days. There is not much open to keep in the gulf ,so I have been doing well inshore. We mostly caught mangrove snapper, and a few other species.

Wayne Alexander Niceville, Florida Reported: 3 years ago

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Brandon Simon
Santa Rosa Beach, Florida
Reported: 3 years ago

The water is heating up which means the fish are following. Surf fishing for pompano is starting to turn on and redfish and trout in the bay are moving to shallower water to feed. Trout just opened March 1st so time to get after them!

Brandon Simon Santa Rosa Beach, Florida Reported: 3 years ago

Redfish, Speckled Trout Fishing in Santa Rosa Beach, Florida

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Alex Hare
Fort Walton Beach, Florida
Reported: 3 years ago

Spanish have showed up good! Lots of mingos and triggers as well close to beach

Alex Hare Fort Walton Beach, Florida Reported: 3 years ago

Spanish have showed up good! Lots of mingos and triggers as well close to beach

Spanish Mackerel Fishing in Destin, Florida

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Jonathan Ray
Destin, Florida
Reported: 3 years ago

Triggerfish season started today, bite was solid and finding a day for calm seas like today is hard but the fishing is definitely picking up! Trolling is producing a few blackfin tuna and deep drop is producing some File Fish

Jonathan Ray Destin, Florida Reported: 3 years ago

Lane Snapper, Scup, Triggerfish Fishing in Destin, Florida

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Robert Fulton
Destin, Florida
Reported: 3 years ago

Trigger Fishing starts March 1st for us these are from previous years

Robert Fulton Destin, Florida Reported: 3 years ago

Trigger Fishing starts March 1st for us these are from previous years

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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