Fort Walton Beach Fishing Reports (December 2025)

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Fishing reports straight from our guides in Fort Walton Beach

Joey Sauvageau
Destin, Florida
Reported: 2 years ago

Joey Sauvageau Destin, Florida Reported: 2 years ago

Inshore fishing report- schools of Spanish mackerel can still be found on the incoming tide near the Destin pass and along the beaches, along with a few pompano and whiting in the surf.
Red Fish are being caught near the Destin bridge on the outgoing tide along with the Destin Jetty’s.
The speckled sea trout bite has been slim to none, but the Best Bite has been early morning on grass beds using live bait.
Near shore, fishing report-
Rocks and reefs are holding lots of amber jacks, red snappers triggerfish in a variety of other reef species. King Mackerel are starting to show up along with Bonitas.

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Jason Mikel
Destin, Florida
Reported: 2 years ago

Triggerfish and Vermilion Snapper fishing is incredible right now

Jason Mikel Destin, Florida Reported: 2 years ago

Triggerfish and Vermilion Snapper fishing is incredible right now

Triggerfish, Vermillion Snapper Fishing in Destin, Florida

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Jake Durant with Gulf Bay Charters
Pensacola, Florida
Reported: 2 years ago

Waiting on snapper season in June but a lot of quality fish inshore and offshore right now when the weather cooperates

Jake Durant with Gulf Bay Charters Pensacola, Florida Reported: 2 years ago

Waiting on snapper season in June but a lot of quality fish inshore and offshore right now when the weather cooperates

Scup, Vermillion Snapper Fishing in Pensacola, Florida

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Jake Durant with Gulf Bay Charters
Pensacola, Florida
Reported: 2 years ago

Waiting on snapper season in June, but a lot of quality fish inshore and offshore right now when the weather cooperates.

Jake Durant with Gulf Bay Charters Pensacola, Florida Reported: 2 years ago

Waiting on snapper season in June, but a lot of quality fish inshore and offshore right now when the weather cooperates.

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Jacob Miller
Pensacola, Florida
Reported: 2 years ago

Plenty of American red snapper ready for the season. Vermillion snapper and mackerel biting as well

Jacob Miller Pensacola, Florida Reported: 2 years ago

Plenty of American red snapper ready for the season. Vermillion snapper and mackerel biting as well

Red Snapper Fishing in Pensacola, Florida

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Cliff Atwell
Destin, Florida
Reported: 2 years ago

Recent 6 hour trips. The Gags were released unharmed. We still have a really good vermillion snapper bite. Still some triggers around lots of red snapper catch and released. Spanish mackerel are biting early in the mornings.

Cliff Atwell Destin, Florida Reported: 2 years ago

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Cliff Atwell
Destin, Florida
Reported: 2 years ago

Cliff Atwell Destin, Florida Reported: 2 years ago

Blacktip Shark Fishing in Destin, Florida

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Cory Holland
Fort Walton Beach, Florida
Reported: 2 years ago

Spanish mackerel are biting pretty good and close.

Cory Holland Fort Walton Beach, Florida Reported: 2 years ago

Spanish mackerel are biting pretty good and close.

Spanish Mackerel Fishing in Fort Walton Beach, 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
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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
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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
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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

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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
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***** 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
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He has a great attitude and we had a great time. Would definitely recommend!
Jacob M. | October 10, 2025

Trip: Choctawhatchee Fishing & Cruising
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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
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Excellent service, professional and very knowledgeable. Would try and teach as well as provide a service. Would highly recommend. Top notch.
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