Fort Walton Beach Fishing Reports (December 2025)

Fort Walton Beach Weather Forecast

Fishing reports straight from our guides in Fort Walton Beach

Robbie Broestler
Niceville, Florida
Reported: 2 years ago

Waters have warmed back up and a variety of fish are slipping out to bite the hooks again.Few flounders not far from shore in the Gulf are still giving it up. Tasty bright red vermillion snappers are being caught as well, when the seas lay down here and there.

Robbie Broestler Niceville, Florida Reported: 2 years ago

Jack Crevalle Fishing in Destin, Florida

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Jonathan Ray
Destin, Florida
Reported: 2 years ago

Jonathan Ray Destin, Florida Reported: 2 years ago

The bite has been slow this week, between finding a good weather day to go and finding people that are brave enough to withstand the waves! The Bonita are thick as usual, the blackfin tuna have moved in closer to shore within 5 miles! The squid is thick and the tuna are right behind them! Plenty of small reef fish being caught and vermillion snapper! But not a lot of fish in season at the moment! Trigger are fun to catch even though we have to release them!

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Jonathan Ray
Destin, Florida
Reported: 2 years ago

Jonathan Ray Destin, Florida Reported: 2 years ago

Fishing is always more difficult with the weather in the winter, so if you’re looking for a constant bite we recommend spring but with that being said the tuna bite is really good so to each their own! We fish year round
Trolling- plenty of Bonita around, blackfin Tuna are close in right now between 5-15 miles of the pass! Mahi can be found further offshore on weedlines! King mackerel are a hard bite this time of year but can be found near shore
Bottom Fishing- Vermillions are in abundance right now and have some decent size to them too, triggerfish are on structure but finding a keeper may be another task! Plenty of perch and Ruby lips running around so if a fish fry is what you’re after then that will be too easy to get! Grouper bite is good right now as well as Almaco Jacks
Capt Jon

Blackfin Tuna Fishing in Destin, Florida

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Cliff Atwell
Destin, Florida
Reported: 2 years ago

Still a real good vermillion snapper bite. Red Grouper opened back up so if we catch one we won’t have to throw it back. Triggerfish closed but there are still alot around and alot of fun to catch. Fishing is good!

Cliff Atwell Destin, Florida Reported: 2 years ago

Amberjack, Vermillion Snapper Fishing in Destin, Florida

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Conner Cline
Santa Rosa Beach, Florida
Reported: 2 years ago

The flounder bite has picked up on the offshore wrecks along with a good amount of sheepshead on the bridge pilings. Still a few red fish hanging around the grass flats

Conner Cline Santa Rosa Beach, Florida Reported: 2 years ago

The flounder bite has picked up on the offshore wrecks along with a good amount of sheepshead on the bridge pilings. Still a few red fish hanging around the grass flats

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Jacob Miller
Pensacola, Florida
Reported: 2 years ago

Vermillion snapper and alamacos have been producing in close. Grouper bite has been decent over the past 10 days

Jacob Miller Pensacola, Florida Reported: 2 years ago

Vermillion snapper and alamacos have been producing in close.
Grouper bite has been decent over the past 10 days

Triggerfish, Vermillion Snapper Fishing in Pensacola, Florida

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

Late season redfish have been in our passes still!

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

Late season redfish have been in our passes still!

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Johnathan Willis
Pensacola, Florida
Reported: 2 years ago

The bite here lately has been on fire from speckled trout, redfish, sheepshead, mangrove snappers and more. We've got a big cold front coming that should move even more sheepshead in.

Johnathan Willis Pensacola, Florida Reported: 2 years ago

The bite here lately has been on fire from speckled trout, redfish, sheepshead, mangrove snappers and more. We've got a big cold front coming that should move even more sheepshead in.

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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
★★★★★
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
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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
★★★★★
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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