DeFuniak Springs Fishing Reports (December 2025)

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Wayne Alexander
Niceville, Florida
Reported: 2 years ago

Two trips today, and they both limited out on red snapper!

Wayne Alexander Niceville, Florida Reported: 2 years ago

Two trips today, and they both limited out on red snapper!

Red Snapper Fishing in Niceville, Florida

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Joey Sauvageau
Destin, Florida
Reported: 2 years ago

Joey Sauvageau Destin, Florida Reported: 2 years ago

Inshore- Redfish bite is picking up tremendously catching them on live bait near the Destin Pass area and deep water docks. Mangrove snapper's have been an easy target along the Destin jetties and bridges. Spanish mackerel and blue fish are still in the bay best method trolling for them.
Gulf- the main target species all summer are red snappers, season is open till the end of July 31. Destin is known for the red snapper season along with red snappers we are catching bigger mangrove snapper's, Key West porgies chocolate porgies and vermilion snapper's along with King Mackeral trolling around bait balls
Bowfishing- this is my favorite time of the year to Bowfish lots of activity at night on the flats, plenty of fish and rays to shoot out

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Trey Windes
Destin, Florida
Reported: 2 years ago

Red snapper season is in full swing and they are biting well. We are catching limits on most trips with a few mackerel and jacks in between.

Trey Windes Destin, Florida Reported: 2 years ago

Red snapper season is in full swing and they are biting well. We are catching limits on most trips with a few mackerel and jacks in between.

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Trey Senterfitt
DeFuniak Springs, Florida
Reported: 2 years ago

Water conditions are the best they've been in 4 months! Jacks n reds are schooling up. Trout bite is good. Things are lining up for one of my favorite time's to catch fish.

Trey Senterfitt DeFuniak Springs, Florida Reported: 2 years ago

Water conditions are the best they've been in 4 months! Jacks n reds are schooling up. Trout bite is good. Things are lining up for one of my favorite time's to catch fish.

Jack Crevalle Fishing in Santa Rosa Beach, Florida

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Trey Senterfitt
DeFuniak Springs, Florida
Reported: 2 years ago

Fish I caught this past Sunday. Worked hard for them!

Trey Senterfitt DeFuniak Springs, Florida Reported: 2 years ago

Fish I caught this past Sunday. Worked hard for them!

Redfish Fishing in Santa Rosa Beach, Florida

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Nick Tate
Santa Rosa Beach, Florida
Reported: 2 years ago

Offshore fishing for red snapper is hot right now! Let's go fishing!!

Nick Tate Santa Rosa Beach, Florida Reported: 2 years ago

Offshore fishing for red snapper is hot right now! Let's go fishing!!

Red Snapper Fishing in Santa Rosa Beach, Florida

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Matthew Champion
Valparaiso, Florida
Reported: 2 years ago

Wahoo bite is on fire right now!

Matthew Champion Valparaiso, Florida Reported: 2 years ago

Wahoo bite is on fire right now!

Amberjack, Red Grouper, Red Snapper Fishing in Destin, Florida

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Cliff Atwell
Destin, Florida
Reported: 2 years ago

Here are some 5 and 6 hour trips we've ran this week while dodging the weather! Snapper bite still good. A few king mackerel showing up with some Bonita and occasional Mahi Mahi!

Cliff Atwell Destin, Florida Reported: 2 years ago

Here are some 5 and 6 hour trips we've ran this week while dodging the weather! Snapper bite still good. A few king mackerel showing up with some Bonita and occasional Mahi Mahi!

False Albacore, Red 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
★★★★★
Great trip today with Jimmy. Perfect weather and company. Even caught a few fish. Will definitely go fishing with him again!
Peter P. | November 17, 2025

Trip: Early PCBeach Trip
★★★★★
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

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