Fort Walton Beach Fishing Reports (December 2025)

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Fishing reports straight from our guides in Fort Walton Beach

Jimmy Early
DeFuniak Springs, Florida
Reported: 2 years ago

The trout bite is on! We are getting limits of trout the last few days. Good weather and good tides plus warm water have the trout bite at its peak! Using live or artificial baits, it really good.

Jimmy Early DeFuniak Springs, Florida Reported: 2 years ago

The trout bite is on! We are getting limits of trout the last few days. Good weather and good tides plus warm water have the trout bite at its peak! Using live or artificial baits, it really good.

Speckled Trout Fishing in Santa Rosa Beach, Florida

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Seth Linton
Choctaw Beach, Florida
Reported: 2 years ago

Redfish are biting along with trout and mangrove snapper on the bay . Vermillion snapper ,triggerfish , grouper and mackerels are biting in the gulf right now

Seth Linton Choctaw Beach, Florida Reported: 2 years ago

Redfish are biting along with trout and mangrove snapper on the bay .
Vermillion snapper ,triggerfish , grouper and mackerels are biting in the gulf right now

Mangrove Snapper, Speckled Trout Fishing in Destin, Florida

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Sloan Smith
Vernon, Florida
Reported: 2 years ago

Fishing has been awesome nice reds and big trout on the flats taking live pilchards

Sloan Smith Vernon, Florida Reported: 2 years ago

Fishing has been awesome nice reds and big trout on the flats taking live pilchards

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Tyler Brennan
Destin, Florida
Reported: 2 years ago

The bottom fishing in Destin is some of the best I've seen in years right now! We are catching lots of vermillion snapper, trigger fish, white snapper, almaco jack and red snapper. Red snapper season starts June 1st and runs till Aug 18th!

Tyler Brennan Destin, Florida Reported: 2 years ago

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Justin Ziegler
Destin, Florida
Reported: 2 years ago

The sword bite has been on fire and it's only getting better. May is known for big girls and they ride for free.

Justin Ziegler Destin, Florida Reported: 2 years ago

The sword bite has been on fire and it's only getting better. May is known for big girls and they ride for free.

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Jonathan Ray
Destin, Florida
Reported: 2 years ago

The bite has been slow trolling this week but bottom fishing is on fire! We have caught tile fish, snapper, AJs, almacos, triggers, white snapper and grouper! The seas have been rough 3 footers was our best day, most days 5 footers around 4/5 seconds and overcast! Hopefully some good...

Jonathan Ray Destin, Florida Reported: 2 years ago

Almaco Jack, Scup, Vermillion Snapper Fishing in Destin, Florida

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Jimmy Early
DeFuniak Springs, Florida
Reported: 2 years ago

The redfish bite has been on! Was using artificial baits until today, they started hitting live menhaden. The wind has been out of the east, it came around west/ northwest last night but it didn't seem to bother the bite. Here is a couple pictures from the last couple days.

Jimmy Early DeFuniak Springs, Florida Reported: 2 years ago

Redfish Fishing in Santa Rosa Beach, Florida

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Matthew Champion
Valparaiso, Florida
Reported: 2 years ago

Fishing been awesome mahi, wahoo, & tuna. The bite is on fire right now!

Matthew Champion Valparaiso, Florida Reported: 2 years ago

Fishing been awesome mahi, wahoo, & tuna. The bite is on fire right now!

Yellowfin Tuna Fishing in Destin, Florida

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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
★★★★★
What a day! We had the best experience with Captain James and his crew mate today. I highly recommend booking this trip. I will definitely book again.
Kari S. | November 8, 2025

Trip: Pensacola Fishing Frenzy
★★★★★
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

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