Fort Walton Beach Fishing Reports (October 2026)

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Brantley G.

Miramar Beach, Florida

Reported 1 year ago

This mornings trip. Fish are Biting.

Brantley G. Miramar Beach, Florida Reported 1 year ago

This mornings trip. Fish are Biting.

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Craig M.

Pensacola, Florida

Reported 1 year ago

We had a good run on back snapper along with the red snapper. Out of Pensacola pass lots of large vermillion snapper. Good catches of Amber jacks for a fun fight and release.

Craig M. Pensacola, Florida Reported 1 year ago

We had a good run on back snapper along with the red snapper. Out of Pensacola pass lots of large vermillion snapper. Good catches of Amber jacks for a fun fight and release.

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Wayne A.

Niceville, Florida

Reported 1 year ago

Red snapper has slow down in state waters, but it is towards the end of the red snapper season. Vermilion snapper, red grouper and some scamp grouper have been dependable.

Wayne A. Niceville, Florida Reported 1 year ago

Red snapper has slow down in state waters, but it is towards the end of the red snapper season. Vermilion snapper, red grouper and some scamp grouper have been dependable.

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Robbie B.

Niceville, Florida

Reported 1 year ago

I caught 36 head of Pompano three sharks about 15 head of ladyfish in about 18 to 20 head of catfish from 6 AM to 11:45 AM.

Robbie B. Niceville, Florida Reported 1 year ago

I caught 36 head of Pompano three sharks about 15 head of ladyfish in about 18 to 20 head of catfish from 6 AM to 11:45 AM.

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Doug P.

Pensacola, Florida

Reported 1 year ago

The Vermillion snapper and Spanish mackerel have been on fire the last couple of days!

Doug P. Pensacola, Florida Reported 1 year ago

The Vermillion snapper and Spanish mackerel have been on fire the last couple of days!

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Craig M.

Pensacola, Florida

Reported 1 year ago

Sheepshead have still been biting and redfish are as well. Mix bag last trip out pompano black drum mangrove and sheepshead.

Craig M. Pensacola, Florida Reported 1 year ago

Sheepshead have still been biting and redfish are as well. Mix bag last trip out pompano black drum mangrove and sheepshead.

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Lance P.

Pensacola, Florida

Reported 1 year ago

The sheepshead bite has slowed down a little but the Spanish Mackerel and speckled trout has picked up along with some redfish and flounder mixed in!

Lance P. Pensacola, Florida Reported 1 year ago

The sheepshead bite has slowed down a little but the Spanish Mackerel and speckled trout has picked up along with some redfish and flounder mixed in!

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Jordan S.

Mary Esther, Florida

Reported 1 year ago

Catch n release amberjack!

Jordan S. Mary Esther, Florida Reported 1 year ago

Catch n release amberjack!

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Kyle L.

Fort Walton Beach, Florida

Reported 1 year ago

Been seeing some very nice banjo triggerfish, there are some Spring time red groupers around and as always a bunch of vermillion snapper.

Kyle L. Fort Walton Beach, Florida Reported 1 year ago

Been seeing some very nice banjo triggerfish, there are some Spring time red groupers around and as always a bunch of vermillion snapper.

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Christopher M.

Destin, Florida

Reported 1 year ago

Lots of Cinnsational Red Grouper ro catch but finding a keeper takes time and some lucky!!

Christopher M. Destin, Florida Reported 1 year ago

Lots of Cinnsational Red Grouper ro catch but finding a keeper takes time and some lucky!!

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Ryan S. | September 27, 2026

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Melanie G. | September 22, 2026

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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
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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

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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
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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

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Fort Walton Beach Fishing Reports (October 2026)

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