Destin Fishing Reports (December 2024)

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Fishing reports straight from our guides in Destin

Robbie Broestler
Destin, Florida
Reported: 1 month ago

The Gulf is producing good light tackle bottom fishing! Vermillion snapper and some keeper trigger fish still bitting good with our unusual warm temperatures. Red snapper are available for catch and keep on Friday through Sunday each weekend. Season on them closes on last weekend of November.

Robbie Broestler Destin, Florida Reported: 1 month ago

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Trey Baker
Pensacola Beach, Florida
Reported: 1 month ago

Tuna fishing has been great when the weather allows. Catching them on live baits, chunks and topwater around the oil rigs

Trey Baker Pensacola Beach, Florida Reported: 1 month ago

Tuna fishing has been great when the weather allows. Catching them on live baits, chunks and topwater around the oil rigs

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Nick Tate
Santa Rosa Beach, Florida
Reported: 1 month ago

Bluewater bite right now is absolutely phenomenal

Nick Tate Santa Rosa Beach, Florida Reported: 1 month ago

Bluewater bite right now is absolutely phenomenal

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Alex Short
Destin, Florida
Reported: 2 months ago

Red snapper are still open on the weekends for the months of October and November on Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays. During the week we were able to keep Vermilion snapper, Spanish mackerel, King mackerel, and the bite has been very consistent. Book your trip while you can, life's too short...

Alex Short Destin, Florida Reported: 2 months ago

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Marvin Glasgow
Santa Rosa Beach, Florida
Reported: 2 months ago

Sharks and Spanish mackerel have been on fire 🔥

Marvin Glasgow Santa Rosa Beach, Florida Reported: 2 months ago

Sharks and Spanish mackerel have been on fire 🔥

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Craig Mullens
Pensacola Beach, Florida
Reported: 2 months ago

Redsnapper is open for the weekend

Craig Mullens Pensacola Beach, Florida Reported: 2 months ago

Redsnapper is open for the weekend

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Stephen Hess
Santa Rosa Beach, Florida
Reported: 3 months ago

Oddly enough, the best fishing here is when most of the tourists are not!

Stephen Hess Santa Rosa Beach, Florida Reported: 3 months ago

Oddly enough, the best fishing here is when most of the tourists are not!

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Dexter Early
Santa Rosa Beach, Florida
Reported: 3 months ago

Redfish bite on artificial baits has been hot

Dexter Early Santa Rosa Beach, Florida Reported: 3 months ago

Redfish bite on artificial baits has been hot

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★★★★★
Captain Steve was excellent. He moved our fishing location to get better results. He was on time, friendly and knowledgable. He was great with my 2 grandkids, 8 and 10. We didn't catch much edible fish but caught quite a few others - 5 species in total. I would recommend Captain Steve and would choose him again if the occasion arises.
Clyde H. | December 1, 2024

Trip: Kids Trip
★★★★★
Capt Hunter was great! He was prepped and ready to go for a 2 hr trip and we were immediately catching fish. We had 3 tween girls with us and he made it easy, enjoyable and educational. They had a blast and enjoyed their catch for dinner that night!
Dave C. | November 30, 2024

Trip: Inshore Insanity
★★★★★
Great time for some first timers! Tyler and Allen were awesome with their instruction and knowledge about the sport. We will be back!!
Stephanie R. | November 28, 2024

Trip: Fishing with Capt Tyler 4-12hrs!
★★★★★
We had such an amazing time! We had a townhome on the beach, and Fernando came to us! They really worked super hard to make sure we caught a shark, & all felt included!
Wendy S. | November 17, 2024

Trip: Shark Fishing
★★★★★
Captain Corey did an awesome job would. recommend
Jerry C. | November 2, 2024

Trip: Half Day Gulf Classics
★★★★★
Had a great time on the water today, would highly recommend for fun and fishing.
John R. | October 29, 2024

Trip: Offshore Discovery: Fishing Intro
★★★★★
Tim was great! He made sure we caught lots of fish. The toilet on the boat wasn’t working but I’m still giving 5 stars for Tim!
Lindsey M. | October 18, 2024

Trip: 4-8 hr Offshore Fishing (Federal)
★★★★★
Max is the man! Had a great day chasing reds in the flats and creeks. 10/10 will be booking with Max next year!!!
Andy B. | October 18, 2024

Trip: 8-Hour Inshore
★★★★★
Very Knowledgable, Very personable, absolutely recommend Captain David. We have had several bay fishing trips and deep sea trips, David was hands down one of the very best. We will absolutely use him again!
Chris G. | October 13, 2024

Trip: Bay Fishing Trips
★★★★★
We highly recommend Captain Stephen! Best kids fishing trip ever & the spanish mackerel were soooo much fun to catch!!!
Carrie W. | October 8, 2024

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