Destin Fishing Reports (April 2026)

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Christopher Mitchell
Destin, Florida
Reported: 4 days ago

Red Grouper spring break

Christopher Mitchell Destin, Florida Reported: 4 days ago

Red Grouper spring break

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Clay Hinton
Pensacola, Florida
Reported: 6 days ago

Last few days. Amberjack have been on fire on topwater

Clay Hinton Pensacola, Florida Reported: 6 days ago

Last few days. Amberjack have been on fire on topwater

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Heath Howle
Okaloosa Island, Florida
Reported: 1 week ago

Water temps are rising and the bite is turning on! Vermillion snapper are beginning to be plentiful and red grouper have been showing up in good numbers. Trigger fish are plentiful as well, but you have to fish through the shorts to get the keepers! As the weather continues to...

Heath Howle Okaloosa Island, Florida Reported: 1 week ago

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Sam Yozviak with Salty Sam’s Charters
Okaloosa Island, Florida
Reported: 1 week ago

Everyone caught fish!

Sam Yozviak with Salty Sam’s Charters Okaloosa Island, Florida Reported: 1 week ago

Everyone caught fish!

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Robert Fulton
Destin, Florida
Reported: 1 week ago

Good bite!

Robert Fulton Destin, Florida Reported: 1 week ago

Good bite!

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Patrick Riggs
Destin, Florida
Reported: 1 week ago

A couple of pics from the last couple of trips

Patrick Riggs Destin, Florida Reported: 1 week ago

A couple of pics from the last couple of trips

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Tim Baxter with T and T Enterprises of Destin
Destin, Florida
Reported: 1 week ago

Fish are biting good on 4-6 hr trips, Red Grouper, vermillion snapper, and trigger fish are the targets right now

Tim Baxter with T and T Enterprises of Destin Destin, Florida Reported: 1 week ago

Fish are biting good on 4-6 hr trips, Red Grouper, vermillion snapper, and trigger fish are the targets right now

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Robbie Broestler
Niceville, Florida
Reported: 1 week ago

I get and see has the Spanish mackerel here in our bay and pass any day now. The pompano migration will show here in just a few more days as well. We have been catching sheephead of world class size and good Gulf bottom fish like scamp grouper, red grouper,...

Robbie Broestler Niceville, Florida Reported: 1 week ago

I get and see has the Spanish mackerel here in our bay and pass any day now. The pompano migration will show here in just a few more days as well.
We have been catching sheephead of world class size and good Gulf bottom fish like scamp grouper, red grouper, and vermillion snapper lately.

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★★★★★
Great experience!!! Caught some fish and made some good memories.
Jason H. | April 6, 2026

Trip: Santa Rosa Beach Hook-Up
★★★★★
We had captain Andy for a night time hunt. He was very knowledgeable and had a great attitude! Will definitely be coming back to bow fish again!
Caleb M. | April 6, 2026

Trip: Nighttime Bowfishing Adventure
★★★★★
Slow day of fishing but Alex worked hard to make sure we didn’t leave empty headed! This trip was a gift to our high school senior before graduation and we had so much fun. Our 2 teenagers loved Alex. We will be back!
Amanda S. | April 6, 2026

Trip: Family Fun Half Day Adventure
★★★★★
Sam worked really hard to put us on fish. I’ll definitely try to book him again.
Josh M. | April 5, 2026

Trip: Okaloosa Island Reef & Wreck Trips
★★★★★
Returning guests and another successful adventure with Captain Kyle and First Mate Danny. Got on fish quickly and frequently. Snappers, Triggers and Groupers. Kept a bunch and released some. The teenage boys even got a close up with a few dolphins that wanted to battle them for their catch. Great experience that will be lifetime memory.
Greg M. | April 2, 2026

Trip: Destin Fishing Trip
★★★★★
We went to Destin right as a MASSIVE cold front hit and the air temp was 41 degrees. Our fishing guide Jonathan braved the elements with us and we still got to catch a few fish here and there and make the best of a frigid Florida trip. I have no doubt whatsoever that he helps folks reel in great catches when the weather is normal! I would feel 100% confident booking with him.
Ben B. | March 31, 2026

Trip: Spring & Summer Fishing Trips
★★★★★
We had an exceptional outing with Kyle and first mate bee. Constantly putting us on fish. If I book another charter it will be with Kyle and his team. Both worked their tale off for us the entire time.
Justin R. | March 30, 2026

Trip: Almost All Day Fishing
★★★★★
Captain Sam is ball of energy and wants everyone to get hooked up!! We went offshore a long way and it was totally worth it! My wife’s first time and now she’s hooked! We caught vermilion snapper, amberjack and other fish to talk about. Boat was a smooth ride and perfect for the four of us. Two college kids my wife and I. Go have fun with Sam
Paul C. | March 28, 2026

Trip: Okaloosa Island Reef & Wreck Trips
★★★★★
Our guide Andy was excellent. He was very quick to point out species we can shoot and the ones we can’t shoot. He did a great job getting us on top of them! Also his patience with our people who have never done it was amazing. He would keep us on top of the same fish until they hit it! 10/10 would recommend these guys to anyone. We will definitely be using them again next time.
Aaron B. | March 28, 2026

Trip: Nighttime Bowfishing Adventure
★★★★★
Great experience and a great captain.
Jeremy W. | March 27, 2026

Trip: Spring & Summer Fishing Trips

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