Destin Fishing Reports (January 2026)

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Blake Hunter with Reel 30A Charters
Santa Rosa Beach, Florida
Reported: 3 days ago

Fishing on the beach has been really good

Blake Hunter with Reel 30A Charters Santa Rosa Beach, Florida Reported: 3 days ago

Fishing on the beach has been really good

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Jonathan Ray
Destin, Florida
Reported: 5 days ago

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

Jonathan Ray Destin, Florida Reported: 5 days ago

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

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

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

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

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

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Wayne Alexander
Niceville, Florida
Reported: 2 weeks ago

First one this month!

Wayne Alexander Niceville, Florida Reported: 2 weeks ago

First one this month!

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Jason Yates
Shalimar, Florida
Reported: 3 weeks ago

Everything's been great! =

Jason Yates Shalimar, Florida Reported: 3 weeks 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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Kyle Lowe
Fort Walton Beach, Florida
Reported: 3 months ago

Gag grouper and red snapper seasons were amazing! We look forward to focusing on amberjack, red grouper, triggerfish, almaco jacks, and vermillion. Also hope to see the blackfin tuna showing up in the next couple weeks!

Kyle Lowe Fort Walton Beach, Florida Reported: 3 months ago

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★★★★★
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
★★★★★
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

Top Fishing Trips in Destin

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Deep Sea Fishing in Destin

Offshore Discovery: Fishing Intro

100% (42) Guided by Kyle

40 ft 1 - 6 People From $1,100

Damn Good

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Deep Sea Fishing in Destin

Destin Trolling & Bottom Fishing

100% (42) Guided by Kyle

40 ft 1 - 6 People From $1,100

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Deep Sea, Nearshore Fishing in Destin

Destin Fishing Trip

100% (42) Guided by Kyle

40 ft 1 - 6 People From $1,100

Deep Sea Fishing in Destin

Run And Gun Destin - 26' Mako

100% (39) Guided by Zach

26 ft 1 - 6 People From $1,800

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Inshore, Flats Fishing in Fort Walton Beach

Nighttime Bowfishing Adventure

98% (120) Guided by Joey

20 ft 1 - 6 People From $475

Damn Good

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