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Robbie Broestler
Robbie B.
Niceville, Florida
Reported 6 months ago
I get and see has the Spanish mackerel here in our bay and pass any day now. The pompano migration will show here in just a few more days as well.
We have been catching sheephead of world class size and good Gulf bottom fish like scamp grouper, red grouper, and vermillion snapper lately.
Robbie Broestler
Robbie B. Niceville, Florida Reported 6 months ago
I get and see has the Spanish mackerel here in our bay and pass any day now. The pompano migration will show here in just a few more days as well.
We have been catching sheephead of world class size and good Gulf bottom fish like scamp grouper, red grouper, and vermillion snapper lately.
Fishing in Destin, Florida
Fishing in Destin, Florida
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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Fishing in Destin, Florida
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Marvin G.
Ponce de Leon, Florida
Reported 6 months ago
Trout and redfish bite has been great with the cooler weather
Marvin Glasgow
Marvin G. Ponce de Leon, Florida Reported 6 months ago
Trout and redfish bite has been great with the cooler weather
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
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
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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John Tenore
John T.
Destin, Florida
Reported 6 months ago
Inshore gulf fishing has been pretty good. We're catching a variety of fish everything from red snapper to gag and Red grouper, scamps and lane and vermilion snappers.
John Tenore
John T. Destin, Florida Reported 6 months ago
Inshore gulf fishing has been pretty good. We're catching a variety of fish everything from red snapper to gag and Red grouper, scamps and lane and vermilion snappers.
Fishing in Destin, Florida
Fishing in Destin, Florida
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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Christopher Mitchell
Christopher M.
Destin, Florida
Reported 6 months ago
Grouper bite in Destin right now
Christopher Mitchell
Christopher M. Destin, Florida Reported 6 months ago
Grouper bite in Destin right now
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Colin Obrien
Colin O.
Pensacola, Florida
Reported 6 months ago
Redfish, black drum, and speckled trout have been biting like crazy in the second half of the incoming tide. Shrimp under popping corks or natural colored soft plastics have been getting the job done. This was from Wednesday, lost count of how many fish we caught before we were an hour into it!
Colin Obrien
Colin O. Pensacola, Florida Reported 6 months ago
Redfish, black drum, and speckled trout have been biting like crazy in the second half of the incoming tide. Shrimp under popping corks or natural colored soft plastics have been getting the job done. This was from Wednesday, lost count of how many fish we caught before we were an hour into it!
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Kent P.
DeFuniak Springs, Florida
Reported 6 months ago
The water temp is just at 67 the 68-72 is prime
Kent Peckham
Kent P. DeFuniak Springs, Florida Reported 6 months ago
The water temp is just at 67 the 68-72 is prime
Fishing in Niceville, Florida
Fishing in Niceville, Florida
Fishing in Niceville, Florida
Fishing in Niceville, Florida
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Braden Coker
Braden C.
Pensacola, Florida
Reported 6 months ago
Awesome afternoon solo trip with a limit of mangroves
Braden Coker
Braden C. Pensacola, Florida Reported 6 months ago
Awesome afternoon solo trip with a limit of mangroves
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Alex Hare
Alex H.
Fort Walton Beach, Florida
Reported 6 months ago
Bottom fishing has been on fire. Red snappers, black snappers, mingo snappers, lane snappers, gag groupers and amberjacks have been plentiful
Alex Hare
Alex H. Fort Walton Beach, Florida Reported 6 months ago
Bottom fishing has been on fire. Red snappers, black snappers, mingo snappers, lane snappers, gag groupers and amberjacks have been plentiful
Fishing in Destin, Florida
Fishing in Destin, Florida
Fishing in Destin, Florida
Fishing in Destin, Florida
Fishing in Destin, Florida
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Kyle Lowe
Kyle L.
Fort Walton Beach, Florida
Reported 7 months ago
We are still seeing good numbers of Red Grouper! Also super stoked with opening of triggerfish! As always we have plenty of vermillion snapper around to add to the haul! Mild temps and good fishing make for great days!
Kyle Lowe
Kyle L. Fort Walton Beach, Florida Reported 7 months ago
We are still seeing good numbers of Red Grouper! Also super stoked with opening of triggerfish! As always we have plenty of vermillion snapper around to add to the haul! Mild temps and good fishing make for great days!
Fishing in Destin, Florida
Fishing in Destin, Florida
Fishing in Destin, Florida
Fishing in Destin, Florida
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Robbie Broestler
Robbie B.
Niceville, Florida
Reported 7 months ago
Tried to send maybe to many pictures the other day. Went through that time.
Robbie Broestler
Robbie B. Niceville, Florida Reported 7 months ago
Tried to send maybe to many pictures the other day. Went through that time.
Fishing in Destin, Florida
Fishing in Destin, 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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