Fort Walton Beach Weather Forecast

Fishing reports straight from our guides in Fort Walton Beach

Parker Heagerty
Parker H.
Fort Walton Beach, Florida
Reported 2 months ago
Fishing report this weekend: The bite has been solid this week! We’ve been putting clients on plenty of keeper red snapper along with grouper, and Amberjack offshore.

Calm mornings have made for great conditions, and the action has stayed consistent. If you’re planning a trip to Fort Walton Beach or Destin, now’s a great time to get on the water before the best dates fill up. Tight lines! 🎣
Parker Heagerty
Parker H. Fort Walton Beach, Florida Reported 2 months ago
Fishing report this weekend: The bite has been solid this week! We’ve been putting clients on plenty of keeper red snapper along with grouper, and Amberjack offshore.

Calm mornings have made for great conditions, and the action has stayed consistent. If you’re planning a trip to Fort Walton Beach or Destin, now’s a great time to get on the water before the best dates fill up. Tight lines! 🎣
Fishing in Fort Walton Beach, Florida
Fishing in Fort Walton Beach, Florida
Fishing in Fort Walton Beach, Florida
Fishing in Fort Walton Beach, Florida
Fishing in Fort Walton Beach, Florida
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Ronnie Repsondek
Ronnie R.
Pensacola, Florida
Reported 2 months ago
Snapper have been biting good with the random king mackerel, Mahi, or cobia. The most consistent bite has been the big vermillion snapper and the mangrove snapper. Federal boat has been catching bigger and better numbers of fish!
Ronnie Repsondek
Ronnie R. Pensacola, Florida Reported 2 months ago
Snapper have been biting good with the random king mackerel, Mahi, or cobia. The most consistent bite has been the big vermillion snapper and the mangrove snapper. Federal boat has been catching bigger and better numbers of fish!
Fishing in Pensacola, Florida
Fishing in Pensacola, Florida
Fishing in Pensacola, Florida
Fishing in Pensacola, Florida
Fishing in Pensacola, Florida
Fishing in Pensacola, Florida
Fishing in Pensacola, Florida
Fishing in Pensacola, Florida
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Jason Rogers
Jason R.
Destin, Florida
Reported 3 months ago
A couple 6-hour trips for the last few days it's been full moon fishing so we've had to work for all of our fish but we still made some decent catches
Jason Rogers
Jason R. Destin, Florida Reported 3 months ago
A couple 6-hour trips for the last few days it's been full moon fishing so we've had to work for all of our fish but we still made some decent catches
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Fishing in Destin, Florida
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David Plants
David P.
Pensacola, Florida
Reported 3 months ago
56lbs cobia
20.5 inch lane
David Plants
David P. Pensacola, Florida Reported 3 months ago
56lbs cobia
20.5 inch lane
Fishing in Gulf Breeze, Florida
Fishing in Gulf Breeze, Florida
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Sam Yozviak
Sam Y.
Okaloosa Island, Florida
Reported 3 months ago
Caught this Guy today
Sam Yozviak
Sam Y. Okaloosa Island, Florida Reported 3 months ago
Caught this Guy today
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Alex Short
Alex S.
Freeport, Florida
Reported 3 months ago
When the Gulf is nice fishing is awesome. June has been rockin and rollin!
Alex Short
Alex S. Freeport, Florida Reported 3 months ago
When the Gulf is nice fishing is awesome. June has been rockin and rollin!
Fishing in Destin, Florida
Fishing in Destin, Florida
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Clay Hinton
Clay H.
Pensacola, Florida
Reported 3 months ago
Offshore has been great when we can get out there and shark fishing is in full swing
Clay Hinton
Clay H. Pensacola, Florida Reported 3 months ago
Offshore has been great when we can get out there and shark fishing is in full swing
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Fishing in Pensacola, Florida
Fishing in Pensacola, Florida
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Michael York
Michael Y.
Gulf Breeze, Florida
Reported 3 months ago
Kings, Aj, and reef species have been great the past couple weeks.
Michael York
Michael Y. Gulf Breeze, Florida Reported 3 months ago
Kings, Aj, and reef species have been great the past couple weeks.
Fishing in Gulf Breeze, Florida
Fishing in Gulf Breeze, Florida
Fishing in Gulf Breeze, Florida
Fishing in Gulf Breeze, Florida
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Craig Mick
Craig M.
Pensacola, Florida
Reported 3 months ago
Red snapper hot and cold
Craig Mick
Craig M. Pensacola, Florida Reported 3 months ago
Red snapper hot and cold
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John Tenore
John T.
Destin, Florida
Reported 3 months ago
Snapper season is well underway and anglers have been bringing in some really Big Red snapper. There has been lots of red grooper and vermilion snapper, along with a few lane and mangrove. Snappers mixed in. The tarpon and red fish are cruising. The beaches and anglers have been catching quite a few of them. Also, the weather has finally straightened out. Looking good for the weekend coming up.
John Tenore
John T. Destin, Florida Reported 3 months ago
Snapper season is well underway and anglers have been bringing in some really Big Red snapper. There has been lots of red grooper and vermilion snapper, along with a few lane and mangrove. Snappers mixed in. The tarpon and red fish are cruising. The beaches and anglers have been catching quite a few of them. Also, the weather has finally straightened out. Looking good for the weekend coming up.
Fishing in Destin, Florida
Fishing in Destin, Florida
Fishing in Destin, Florida
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

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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

    Trip: Bow Fishing & Gigging

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    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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