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Christopher Mitchell
Christopher M.
Destin, Florida
Reported 4 days ago
AJs and mingo snappers
Christopher Mitchell
Christopher M. Destin, Florida Reported 4 days ago
AJs and mingo snappers
Fishing in Destin, Florida
Fishing in Destin, Florida
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Richard Montgomery
Richard M.
Pensacola, Florida
Reported 6 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 6 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
Fishing in Gulf Breeze, Florida
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Parker Heagerty
Parker H.
Fort Walton Beach, Florida
Reported 6 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 6 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
Fishing in Fort Walton Beach, Florida
Fishing in Fort Walton Beach, Florida
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Clay Hinton
Clay H.
Pensacola, Florida
Reported 1 week ago
Redfish have been hot inshore and the offshore bite hasn't slowed down a bit
Clay Hinton
Clay H. Pensacola, Florida Reported 1 week ago
Redfish have been hot inshore and the offshore bite hasn't slowed down a bit
Fishing in Pensacola, Florida
Fishing in Pensacola, Florida
Fishing in Pensacola, Florida
Fishing in Pensacola, 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
Fishing in Destin, Florida
Fishing in Destin, Florida
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Ken Carpenter
Ken C.
Fort Walton Beach, Florida
Reported 2 weeks 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 2 weeks 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
Fishing in Gulf Breeze, Florida
Fishing in Gulf Breeze, Florida
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Brady B.
Destin, Florida
Reported 3 weeks ago
We've been getting 'em but it's tough and gotta work hard to produce!
Brady Bowman
Brady B. Destin, Florida Reported 3 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
Fishing in Destin, Florida
Fishing in Destin, Florida
Fishing in Destin, Florida
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Jake Durant
Jake D.
Pensacola, Florida
Reported 3 weeks ago
Both inshore and offshore have been on fire
Jake Durant
Jake D. Pensacola, Florida Reported 3 weeks ago
Both inshore and offshore have been on fire
Fishing in Pensacola, Florida
Fishing in Pensacola, Florida
Fishing in Pensacola, Florida
Fishing in Pensacola, Florida
Fishing in Pensacola, Florida
Fishing in Pensacola, Florida
Fishing in Pensacola, Florida
Fishing in Pensacola, Florida
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Lee King
Lee K.
Pensacola, Florida
Reported 3 weeks ago
Fishing report jacks jacks and more jacks state waters has been great fishing lately for both vermillion snapper amd greater amberjack we have been working our way around the crazy weather amd producing nice boxes of fish
Lee King
Lee K. Pensacola, Florida Reported 3 weeks ago
Fishing report jacks jacks and more jacks state waters has been great fishing lately for both vermillion snapper amd greater amberjack we have been working our way around the crazy weather amd producing nice boxes of fish
Fishing in Pensacola, Florida
Fishing in Pensacola, Florida
Fishing in Pensacola, Florida
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Recent Fort Walton Beach 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!!!

  • ★★★★★
    Had a great time. Will definitely be back.

    Melanie G. | September 22, 2026

    Trip: 12 Hour Tuna/Big Game Trip

  • ★★★★★
    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

  • ★★★★★
    James was a great Captain and we really enjoyed our time with him! We were hoping to be able to have more fish to take home with us but I know that some days are better than others when fishing. It was an overall really good experience!

    Kergan C. | September 16, 2026

    Trip: Pensacola Inshore

  • ★★★★★
    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

  • ★★★★★
    Good communication and flexible in scheduling. Provided good instruction to a beginner which resulted in success. Captain Tim showed great knowledge of the species and habitat. We would recommend this Captain!

    Don P. | September 15, 2026

    Trip: Bow Fishing & Gigging

  • ★★★★★
    Thx you for the best trip today!! David and Brandon made sure we all had bait, got the fish we caught into the boat and then flayed. We caught amberjack and red snapper!

    Cheryl H. | September 15, 2026

    Trip: 6 Hours Of OFFSHORE Reef Fishing

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