Destin Fishing Reports (January 2026)

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Fishing reports straight from our guides in Destin

Jeff Jones
Miramar Beach, Florida
Reported: 6 days ago

Scamps and red grouper are hot!

Jeff Jones Miramar Beach, Florida Reported: 6 days ago

Scamps and red grouper are hot!

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Blake Hunter with Reel 30A Charters
Santa Rosa Beach, Florida
Reported: 1 week ago

Fishing on the beach has been really good

Blake Hunter with Reel 30A Charters Santa Rosa Beach, Florida Reported: 1 week ago

Fishing on the beach has been really good

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Jonathan Ray
Destin, Florida
Reported: 2 weeks ago

Vermillion and grouper bite is on fire right now! Seas are perfect

Jonathan Ray Destin, Florida Reported: 2 weeks ago

Vermillion and grouper bite is on fire right now! Seas are perfect

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Alex Hare
Fort Walton Beach, Florida
Reported: 2 weeks ago

Some great fishing. Lots of snappers, groupers and triggerfish right now!!

Alex Hare Fort Walton Beach, Florida Reported: 2 weeks ago

Some great fishing. Lots of snappers, groupers and triggerfish right now!!

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Wayne Alexander
Niceville, Florida
Reported: 3 weeks ago

First one this month!

Wayne Alexander Niceville, Florida Reported: 3 weeks ago

First one this month!

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Jason Yates
Shalimar, Florida
Reported: 1 month ago

Everything's been great! =

Jason Yates Shalimar, Florida Reported: 1 month ago

Everything's been great! =

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Tom Cruise
Navarre, Florida
Reported: 1 month ago

We've been catching sandbar sharks in the 5-6ft range 80-120lbs

Tom Cruise Navarre, Florida Reported: 1 month ago

We've been catching sandbar sharks in the 5-6ft range 80-120lbs

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Alex Hare
Fort Walton Beach, Florida
Reported: 1 month ago

Today's trip. We caught Lots of Red snappers, triggerfish, mingo snappers, scamp groupers, red groupers, and amberjacks

Alex Hare Fort Walton Beach, Florida Reported: 1 month ago

Today's trip. We caught Lots of Red snappers, triggerfish, mingo snappers, scamp groupers, red groupers, and amberjacks

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★★★★★
Had a great experience shooting coastal ducks for the first time! I booked the hunt for my sons birthday and he said it was best birthday ever ! Weather was nasty to start even snowed some but our guide Alex didn’t let spoil the trip. He worked his butt off to make sure we got some birds and we’ll definitely be going back.
Ryan R. | January 19, 2026

Trip: Guided Hunt
★★★★★
We went out with Alex , he worked very hard to get our limit of buffleheads. Very knowledgeable very personable, we throughly enjoyed our hunts and will be doing it again.
Ross B. | January 19, 2026

Trip: Guided Hunt
★★★★★
The 4 of us had an awesome time. Captain Chris was very attentive……..he made sure that we all had what we needed to catch fish. We hope to do it again soon !!!
Sheryl M. | January 8, 2026

Trip: Destin Offshore Hook-Up
★★★★★
Great trip! Tony and his crew waste no time in finding the fish and getting you on the right spot to be successful. The first mates (Chris and Reed) were great, make it simple for beginners and get your fish cleaned up and ready to eat. Highly recommend the experience.
Robert P. | January 3, 2026

Trip: SUMMER Private Deep Sea Fishing 64'
★★★★★
Great duck hunt. Got the bird I was after. Definitely will go again.
James H. | December 30, 2025

Trip: Self Guided Duck Hunts
★★★★★
Alex was simply put the best and we had a wonderful time and caught a lot of fish. Excellent with young fishermen as well.
John M. | December 28, 2025

Trip: Destin Bottom Fishing And Trolling!
★★★★★
Great trip!!!! Guide and the fishing was amazing. Taylor was a great guide and very knowledgeable.
Jerrion C. | December 12, 2025

Trip: Bay Fishing Trip
★★★★★
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