Destin Fishing Reports (December 2025)

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Fishing reports straight from our guides in Destin

Robbie Broestler
Niceville, Florida
Reported: 1 year 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 Niceville, Florida Reported: 1 year ago

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Trey Baker
Pensacola Beach, Florida
Reported: 1 year 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 year 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 year ago

Bluewater bite right now is absolutely phenomenal

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

Bluewater bite right now is absolutely phenomenal

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Alex Short
Freeport, Florida
Reported: 1 year 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 Freeport, Florida Reported: 1 year ago

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Marvin Glasgow
Ponce de Leon, Florida
Reported: 1 year ago

Sharks and Spanish mackerel have been on fire 🔥

Marvin Glasgow Ponce de Leon, Florida Reported: 1 year ago

Sharks and Spanish mackerel have been on fire 🔥

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Craig Mullens
Pensacola Beach, Florida
Reported: 1 year ago

Redsnapper is open for the weekend

Craig Mullens Pensacola Beach, Florida Reported: 1 year ago

Redsnapper is open for the weekend

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Stephen Hess
Santa Rosa Beach, Florida
Reported: 1 year ago

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

Stephen Hess Santa Rosa Beach, Florida Reported: 1 year 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: 1 year ago

Redfish bite on artificial baits has been hot

Dexter Early Santa Rosa Beach, Florida Reported: 1 year ago

Redfish bite on artificial baits has been hot

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★★★★★
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
★★★★★
***** Captain Trey was very kind and knowledgeable - he went above and beyond to make sure our boys were able to catch some fish and have a good time - he had all of the equipment and we had a wonderful day on the water.
Carrie R. | October 16, 2025

Trip: Family Special - 22’ TranSport
★★★★★
Despite not catching anything big enough to keep, Jason made efforts to change locations and lures to give us the best chances. He expertly navigated pop-up storms and kept spirits high with a curated playlist. Even though we lost the "big one" as it snapped an 80-lb test line while darting under the boat, we had a great time and would fish with him again. The inclusion of a toilet on the boat, though small, was invaluable for our party of 4.
Peter S. | October 16, 2025

Trip: Inshore Fishing
★★★★★
He has a great attitude and we had a great time. Would definitely recommend!
Jacob M. | October 10, 2025

Trip: Choctawhatchee Fishing & Cruising
★★★★★
We had a great time. He was great with the kids and made a point to make it special. We would use him again.
Chris T. | October 10, 2025

Trip: Fishing The Florida Panhandle
★★★★★
Excellent service, professional and very knowledgeable. Would try and teach as well as provide a service. Would highly recommend. Top notch.
Wayne R. | October 9, 2025

Trip: Let's GO! DEEP Offshore Trip

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