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Christopher Mitchell
Christopher M.
Destin, Florida
Reported 20 hours ago
AJs and mingo snappers
Christopher Mitchell
Christopher M. Destin, Florida Reported 20 hours ago
AJs and mingo snappers
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Richard Montgomery
Richard M.
Pensacola, Florida
Reported 2 days ago
Our water temperature is starting to come down, and the fish has started arriving. Big Spanish mackerel hit the grass flats late September through October. Also, Pompano join the party in the Bay as well. Speckled trout have begun packing on the pounds by eating pinfish almost as big as them. Well, Spanish mackerel, fishing I had this pinfish eat my Spanish Fly and the speckled trout eat my pinfish. Clients are doubling up mackerel and 3 to 4 pound ladyfish. If that doesn’t suit your fancy, sight fishing for redfish has also picked up.
Richard Montgomery
Richard M. Pensacola, Florida Reported 2 days ago
Our water temperature is starting to come down, and the fish has started arriving. Big Spanish mackerel hit the grass flats late September through October. Also, Pompano join the party in the Bay as well. Speckled trout have begun packing on the pounds by eating pinfish almost as big as them. Well, Spanish mackerel, fishing I had this pinfish eat my Spanish Fly and the speckled trout eat my pinfish. Clients are doubling up mackerel and 3 to 4 pound ladyfish. If that doesn’t suit your fancy, sight fishing for redfish has also picked up.
Fishing in Gulf Breeze, Florida
Fishing in Gulf Breeze, Florida
Fishing in Gulf Breeze, Florida
Fishing in Gulf Breeze, Florida
Fishing in Gulf Breeze, Florida
Fishing in Gulf Breeze, Florida
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Parker Heagerty
Parker H.
Fort Walton Beach, Florida
Reported 2 days ago
Fishing report this past week: The bite has been heating up as we start the Destin fishing rodeo this October. We hope to catch some winners this year!
Parker Heagerty
Parker H. Fort Walton Beach, Florida Reported 2 days ago
Fishing report this past week: The bite has been heating up as we start the Destin fishing rodeo this October. We hope to catch some winners this year!
Fishing in Fort Walton Beach, Florida
Fishing in Fort Walton Beach, Florida
Fishing in Fort Walton Beach, Florida
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Alex Hare
Alex H.
Fort Walton Beach, Florida
Reported 1 week ago
Snappers groupers and triggerfish bite is good! Mahi Mahi king mackerel and sailfish trolling
Alex Hare
Alex H. Fort Walton Beach, Florida Reported 1 week ago
Snappers groupers and triggerfish bite is good! Mahi Mahi king mackerel and sailfish trolling
Fishing in Destin, Florida
Fishing in Destin, Florida
Fishing in Destin, Florida
Fishing in Destin, Florida
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Ken Carpenter
Ken C.
Fort Walton Beach, Florida
Reported 1 week ago
Fishing is heating up redfish and trout in the Bayou, King mackerel, Spanish mackerel, and some red snappers in the Gulf, along with some mangrove and Vermillion snappers. A few red groupers and a few gag groupers as well.
Ken Carpenter
Ken C. Fort Walton Beach, Florida Reported 1 week ago
Fishing is heating up redfish and trout in the Bayou, King mackerel, Spanish mackerel, and some red snappers in the Gulf, along with some mangrove and Vermillion snappers. A few red groupers and a few gag groupers as well.
Fishing in Fort Walton Beach, Florida
Fishing in Fort Walton Beach, Florida
Fishing in Fort Walton Beach, Florida
Fishing in Fort Walton Beach, Florida
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David Plants
David P.
Pensacola, Florida
Reported 2 weeks ago
The last 2 days trips
David Plants
David P. Pensacola, Florida Reported 2 weeks ago
The last 2 days trips
Fishing in Gulf Breeze, Florida
Fishing in Gulf Breeze, Florida
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Brady B.
Destin, Florida
Reported 2 weeks ago
We've been getting 'em but it's tough and gotta work hard to produce!
Brady Bowman
Brady B. Destin, Florida Reported 2 weeks ago
We've been getting 'em but it's tough and gotta work hard to produce!
Fishing in Destin, Florida
Fishing in Destin, Florida
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Christopher Mitchell
Christopher M.
Destin, Florida
Reported 3 weeks ago
Fall Red Snapper starting good. Getting better as the water cools down. Mingo snappers and red groupers on 5hr trips
Christopher Mitchell
Christopher M. Destin, Florida Reported 3 weeks ago
Fall Red Snapper starting good. Getting better as the water cools down. Mingo snappers and red groupers on 5hr trips
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Parker Heagerty
Parker H.
Fort Walton Beach, Florida
Reported 3 weeks ago
Fishing has been steady out of Fort Walton Beach lately. We’ve been finding red snapper and amberjack offshore while the shorter nearshore trips have kept families busy with red grouper and other species. September continues to offer plenty of action
Parker Heagerty
Parker H. Fort Walton Beach, Florida Reported 3 weeks ago
Fishing has been steady out of Fort Walton Beach lately. We’ve been finding red snapper and amberjack offshore while the shorter nearshore trips have kept families busy with red grouper and other species. September continues to offer plenty of action
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Fishing in Fort Walton Beach, Florida
Fishing in Fort Walton Beach, Florida
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Alex Hare
Alex H.
Fort Walton Beach, Florida
Reported 1 month ago
Great trip today!
Alex Hare
Alex H. Fort Walton Beach, Florida Reported 1 month ago
Great trip today!
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Fishing in Destin, Florida
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Recent Destin Reviews

  • ★★★★★
    Jp and Krueger were awesome

    Ryan B. | September 28, 2026

    Trip: Destin Offshore Fishing

  • ★★★★★
    We definitely had a good trip with Captain harold. He put us on fish all day long on our 10hr trip. We caught a lot of fish between the 6 of us at every location captain harold stopped us at. We recommend this guide to anyone who wants to have fun catching fish.

    Buddy D. | September 28, 2026

    Trip: Destin Full-Day Fish Fest

  • ★★★★★
    Alex did a great job. It was not a good day for some guys out yesterday but Alex got our limits. I highly recommend him

    Ryan S. | September 27, 2026

    Trip: Red Snapper And Grouper Fishing!!!

  • ★★★★★
    Was a great experience for my inexperienced family. First we caught bait fish jigging a little offshore. Using a 5 hook rig almost every time we hooked multiple fish. Catching 4 to 5 was not uncommon. Then we went about 8 miles offshore to fish in about 90’ of water. Everyone caught fish. Just a note that catching a 24” amberjack in 90’ of water will wear a person out. Though we caught lots of fish only had 3 of keeper size. My entire group said they would do it again.

    David S. | September 18, 2026

    Trip: Slay Ride Light Tackle Specialist

  • ★★★★★
    We had a great time with Jonathan. He was patient with us three amateurs and put us on some nice redfish. My grandson who is 7 had a blast catching his first redfish. Thanks again.

    Joseph S. | September 17, 2026

    Trip: Fall Inshore Fishing Trip

  • ★★★★★
    Honestly, we were very disappointed in our trip. The beginning was fine. As time went on, David ‘s language was a bit rough with choice words that we didn’t need to hear. His driving of the boat in rough water was way too fast and both of our backs are still hurting a week later . And we may be a bit older- but both in good shape. At the end of the trip- just had us casting in grass. Never been on a trip where at least cold bottles of water weren’t offered or available . Would never recommend. Expensive trip for a few fish and not as we have experienced before on other fishing outings. We did give a nice tip 20% because that’s who we are . Wish him the best in the future.

    Caleb M. | September 15, 2026

    Trip: Bay Fishing Trips

  • ★★★★★
    Captain Richie did not disappoint. Party of 10 with 8 of us beginners, each came away with multiple catches! During our last stop, we encountered a school of Mahi Mahi. Captain Richie and crew tried to capture as many possible!! Will definitely book again!

    Kevin D. | September 11, 2026

    Trip: 6 Hour Let's Hit The Water Trip

  • ★★★★★
    Amazing Trip with Blaze and Kyle! We highly Recommend.

    Donielle M. | September 5, 2026

    Trip: Fall Special Deal 33

  • ★★★★★
    Excellent captain! Took me to fish and very knowledgeable. Caught the fish!

    Thayne B. | September 3, 2026

    Trip: Gulf Fishing Adventure

  • ★★★★★
    Great time with Capt Alex !!! Worked hard on getting us on fish and keeping us w bait on our lines . Def knowledgeable!! Def knows how to catch fish !!!! Very personable all in all great day !! Def highly recommend !

    Matt K. | August 31, 2026

    Trip: Destin Bottom Fishing And Trolling!

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