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Craig Mullens
Craig M.
Pensacola Beach, Florida
Reported 2 years ago
Redsnapper are open on the weekends
Craig Mullens
Craig M. Pensacola Beach, Florida Reported 2 years ago
Redsnapper are open on the weekends
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Robert Fulton
Robert F.
Destin, Florida
Reported 2 years ago
Got availability this weekend if anyone is looking to go fishing 🎣 this weekend
Robert Fulton
Robert F. Destin, Florida Reported 2 years ago
Got availability this weekend if anyone is looking to go fishing 🎣 this weekend
Fishing in Destin, Florida
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Jimmy Early
Jimmy E.
DeFuniak Springs, Florida
Reported 2 years ago
The wind is stIll howling. My crew from Chicago caught a bunch of speckled trout. Only got a couple keepers in the boat and lost a couple really nice ones. It looks like the Trout bite is coming in now. The water temp is up to 70 so the fish are getting more active.
Jimmy Early
Jimmy E. DeFuniak Springs, Florida Reported 2 years ago
The wind is stIll howling. My crew from Chicago caught a bunch of speckled trout. Only got a couple keepers in the boat and lost a couple really nice ones. It looks like the Trout bite is coming in now. The water temp is up to 70 so the fish are getting more active.
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Alex H.
Fort Walton Beach, Florida
Reported 2 years ago
Fishing has been great. Been catching redfish and big numbers of Spanish mackeral in the bay. In the gulf, lots of snappers groupers amberajcks and sharks
Alex Hare
Alex H. Fort Walton Beach, Florida Reported 2 years ago
Fishing has been great. Been catching redfish and big numbers of Spanish mackeral in the bay. In the gulf, lots of snappers groupers amberajcks and sharks
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Trey Senterfitt
Trey S.
DeFuniak Springs, Florida
Reported 2 years ago
School is winding down for me and students. Last day is 5/29. I’m ready to get back to doing what I love!
Trey Senterfitt
Trey S. DeFuniak Springs, Florida Reported 2 years ago
School is winding down for me and students. Last day is 5/29. I’m ready to get back to doing what I love!
Fishing in Santa Rosa Beach, Florida
Fishing in Santa Rosa Beach, Florida
Fishing in Santa Rosa Beach, Florida
Fishing in Santa Rosa Beach, Florida
Fishing in Santa Rosa Beach, Florida
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Seth L.
Choctaw Beach, Florida
Reported 2 years ago
Trouts and reds are biting
Seth Linton
Seth L. Choctaw Beach, Florida Reported 2 years ago
Trouts and reds are biting
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Michael King
Michael K.
Destin, Florida
Reported 2 years ago
Captain Mike: South Padre Fishing Report. The bay fishing is on right now and should only get better throughout the next month. The shrimp and baitfish are migrating into our bay system and the fish are actively hunting them. The speckled trout and redfish are on the move looking for easy meals. This is in my opinion one of the best times of the year to target speckled trout with artificial baits and live baits. Typically the high spring winds will start to die off towards the end of May and early June. This weather combined with the influx of...
Michael King
Michael K. Destin, Florida Reported 2 years ago
Captain Mike: South Padre Fishing Report. The bay fishing is on right now and should only get better throughout the next month. The shrimp and baitfish are migrating into our bay system and the fish are actively hunting them. The speckled trout and redfish are on the move looking for easy meals. This is in my opinion one of the best times of the year to target speckled trout with artificial baits and live baits. Typically the high spring winds will start to die off towards the end of May and early June. This weather combined with the influx of the spring bait migration leads to some good fishing. It's a great time to introduce the kids to some fishing action. Schools of black drum should also magically show up soon. My schedule is filling up for summer so you may want to pick some dates.
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Alex Short
Alex S.
Freeport, Florida
Reported 2 years ago
This spring fishing has started off to a good start. Water temperatures range from the high 50s to the low 70s depending on the weather week to week. Once water temperatures stabilize the bite should be more consistent. Spanish mackerel have been found inshore and outside of the pass; easily targeted on a four hour trip trolling and using live bait, incoming tides seem to be producing greater numbers of Spanish mackerel. Offshore, triggerfish have been very active. Several keeper size triggerfish have been caught. The Vermilion snapper bite has began to become very consistent, and their table fair is...
Alex Short
Alex S. Freeport, Florida Reported 2 years ago
This spring fishing has started off to a good start. Water temperatures range from the high 50s to the low 70s depending on the weather week to week. Once water temperatures stabilize the bite should be more consistent. Spanish mackerel have been found inshore and outside of the pass; easily targeted on a four hour trip trolling and using live bait, incoming tides seem to be producing greater numbers of Spanish mackerel. Offshore, triggerfish have been very active. Several keeper size triggerfish have been caught. The Vermilion snapper bite has began to become very consistent, and their table fair is unmatched; limiting out has been a common trend on 6-8hr charters. Several Gag grouper have been caught and safely released. The Gulf is coming alive and this season is shaping up to be one for the books.
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Robbie B.
Niceville, Florida
Reported 2 years ago
Catching pompano on the correct wind direction, some flounders, redfish, and smaller speckled trout with a few keepers. Sheephead are due to show any day.
Robbie Broestler
Robbie B. Niceville, Florida Reported 2 years ago
Catching pompano on the correct wind direction, some flounders, redfish, and smaller speckled trout with a few keepers. Sheephead are due to show any day.
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Justin Nguyen
Justin N.
Pembroke Pines, Florida
Reported 2 years ago
Happy Thanksgiving!
Today’s charter
Split Trip Combo:
Snakehead & Iguana hunt
Justin Nguyen
Justin N. Pembroke Pines, Florida Reported 2 years ago
Happy Thanksgiving!
Today’s charter
Split Trip Combo:
Snakehead & Iguana hunt
Snakehead Fishing in Miramar Beach, Florida
Snakehead Fishing in Miramar Beach, Florida
Snakehead Fishing in Miramar Beach, Florida
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Recent Destin Reviews

★★★★★
An awesome fishing trip. The boat was excellent, and the crew was truly professional.

Karvinen V. | November 3, 2026

Trip: Bottom Fishing In Gulf Of America

★★★★★
Friendly crew. Got us on some big red snappers, groupers and a nice mackerel. Went the extra mile to make our trip memorable.

William P. | October 24, 2026

Trip: 36' Hatteras State Water Trips

★★★★★
Put us on fish and overall nice guy. Will definitely fish with cap Kent again!

Andrew M. | October 16, 2026

Trip: Destin Fishing The Gulf

★★★★★
Jordan did a great job putting us on fish. He don’t stay on unproductive spots. We had a great time and I highly recommend booking your trip with this guide.

Tyson R. | October 15, 2026

Trip: Fishing The Florida Panhandle

★★★★★
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

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