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Robbie Broestler
Robbie B.
Niceville, Florida
Reported 1 year ago
The spot tailed pinfish I caught was world record beating the world record from South Carolina by quite a few ounces. It was taken off the record books 4.5 months prior to me catching it:(
Robbie Broestler
Robbie B. Niceville, Florida Reported 1 year ago
The spot tailed pinfish I caught was world record beating the world record from South Carolina by quite a few ounces. It was taken off the record books 4.5 months prior to me catching it:(
Fishing in Destin, Florida
Fishing in Destin, Florida
Fishing in Destin, Florida
Fishing in Destin, Florida
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Nick Tate
Nick T.
Santa Rosa Beach, Florida
Reported 1 year ago
We are already booking for the 25 season. So if you wanna catch some state water studs get with us now. Something along those lines
Nick Tate
Nick T. Santa Rosa Beach, Florida Reported 1 year ago
We are already booking for the 25 season. So if you wanna catch some state water studs get with us now. Something along those lines
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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Robbie Broestler
Robbie B.
Niceville, Florida
Reported 1 year ago
Fishing the bay for giant sheep head is now on! Fast action white trout especially for the kids is doing very well this winter too. Some pompano and Spanish mackerel are being caught fishing for white trout. Gulf fishing for flounder and fast fun light tackle reef fish like speckled rock hind, scamp grouper, and vermillion snapper on calm seas days is "the easy button". Red grouper is now open and there's good ones to be kept especially on a five or six hour trip getting down the beach on some good natural rock bottom reefs.
Robbie Broestler
Robbie B. Niceville, Florida Reported 1 year ago
Fishing the bay for giant sheep head is now on! Fast action white trout especially for the kids is doing very well this winter too. Some pompano and Spanish mackerel are being caught fishing for white trout. Gulf fishing for flounder and fast fun light tackle reef fish like speckled rock hind, scamp grouper, and vermillion snapper on calm seas days is "the easy button". Red grouper is now open and there's good ones to be kept especially on a five or six hour trip getting down the beach on some good natural rock bottom reefs.
Fishing in Destin, Florida
Fishing in Destin, Florida
Fishing in Destin, Florida
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Alex Hare
Alex H.
Fort Walton Beach, Florida
Reported 1 year ago
Snapper bite was phenomenal for last week of December. Now it's mingo snappers, red groupers, scamp groupers, and flounders. Fishing has been great!
Alex Hare
Alex H. Fort Walton Beach, Florida Reported 1 year ago
Snapper bite was phenomenal for last week of December. Now it's mingo snappers, red groupers, scamp groupers, and flounders. Fishing has been great!
Fishing in Destin, Florida
Fishing in Destin, Florida
Fishing in Destin, Florida
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Adam Schroeder
Adam S.
Niceville, Florida
Reported 1 year ago
Flounder bite has been strong and sheephead bite is excellent, With a bonus bonefish
Adam Schroeder
Adam S. Niceville, Florida Reported 1 year ago
Flounder bite has been strong and sheephead bite is excellent, With a bonus bonefish
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Blake H.
Santa Rosa Beach, Florida
Reported 1 year ago
from Christmas to New Year's to Pompano bite ahead of the cold fronts was on fire morning and afternoon was able to yield Pompano. Redfish were mixing there as well. Most of them were slot redfish. We were catching one to two a day. Black drum or also cruising the beaches ahead of the cold front, we were using Shrimp to get bite on those
Blake Hunter
Blake H. Santa Rosa Beach, Florida Reported 1 year ago
from Christmas to New Year's to Pompano bite ahead of the cold fronts was on fire morning and afternoon was able to yield Pompano. Redfish were mixing there as well. Most of them were slot redfish. We were catching one to two a day. Black drum or also cruising the beaches ahead of the cold front, we were using Shrimp to get bite on those
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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Fishing in Santa Rosa Beach, Florida
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Craig Mullens
Craig M.
Pensacola Beach, Florida
Reported 1 year ago
Snappers and flounders are still biting
Craig Mullens
Craig M. Pensacola Beach, Florida Reported 1 year ago
Snappers and flounders are still biting
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Kenny Lewis
Kenny L.
Pensacola, Florida
Reported 1 year ago
Duck hunts are going great! Fishing has been FABULOUS WHEN the weather is fishable
Kenny Lewis
Kenny L. Pensacola, Florida Reported 1 year ago
Duck hunts are going great! Fishing has been FABULOUS WHEN the weather is fishable
Fishing in Pensacola, Florida
Fishing in Pensacola, Florida
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Alex Short
Alex S.
Freeport, Florida
Reported 1 year ago
Red snapper are still open and the bite is on fire right now.
Alex Short
Alex S. Freeport, Florida Reported 1 year ago
Red snapper are still open and the bite is on fire right now.
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Brad Simons
Brad S.
Destin, Florida
Reported 1 year ago
Winter time sheep's head in mobile bay is on fire. And we are catching reds in the inter coastal
Brad Simons
Brad S. Destin, Florida Reported 1 year ago
Winter time sheep's head in mobile bay is on fire. And we are catching reds in the inter coastal
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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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