Fort Walton Beach Fishing Reports (October 2026)

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Fishing reports straight from our guides in Fort Walton Beach

Parker H.

Fort Walton Beach, Florida

Reported 3 months ago

Caught a wahoo and nice size mahi today both only 6 miles offshore! The fishing is heating up in Destin statewaters!

Parker H. Fort Walton Beach, Florida Reported 3 months ago

Caught a wahoo and nice size mahi today both only 6 miles offshore! The fishing is heating up in Destin statewaters!

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Blake H.

Santa Rosa Beach, Florida

Reported 3 months ago

Shark charters going great!

Blake H. Santa Rosa Beach, Florida Reported 3 months ago

Shark charters going great!

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David P.

Pensacola, Florida

Reported 3 months ago

Yesterday's trip

David P. Pensacola, Florida Reported 3 months ago

Yesterday's trip

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Jason R.

Destin, Florida

Reported 3 months ago

Good red and Vermilion Snapper Bite! Also, Grear red grouper bite on our 6+ hour trips and a good trolling bite on our 4-Hour trip.

We even managed to catch a few mahi mahi on a 8-hour offshore fad trolling trip

Jason R. Destin, Florida Reported 3 months ago

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Jamie H.

Milton, Florida

Reported 4 months ago

Evening trips are hot right now for reds and trout. 20+" trout hitting the deck with the biggest so far being 28 1/4". It's pretty much nonstop action all night. This is the one day trip I ran last week.

Jamie H. Milton, Florida Reported 4 months ago

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Braden C.

Pensacola, Florida

Reported 4 months ago

Inshore has been producing quality black snapper. Night trips have been crushing the speckled trout right now

Braden C. Pensacola, Florida Reported 4 months ago

Inshore has been producing quality black snapper. Night trips have been crushing the speckled trout right now

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Braden C.

Pensacola, Florida

Reported 4 months ago

Red snapper season is in full swing.

Braden C. Pensacola, Florida Reported 4 months ago

Red snapper season is in full swing.

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Tyler M.

Pensacola, Florida

Reported 4 months ago

The inshore bite has been great this week with speckled trout and redfish being caught on every trip.

Tyler M. Pensacola, Florida Reported 4 months ago

The inshore bite has been great this week with speckled trout and redfish being caught on every trip.

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Tim K.

Pensacola, Florida

Reported 4 months ago

Snapper Seasons been to a great start besides the wind but we've still been getting red snapper in the bay and then when we can go offshore we get red snapper Vermilion snapper Mahi here and there and a few mangroves the Destin side is about the same

Tim K. Pensacola, Florida Reported 4 months ago

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Blake R.

Orange Beach, Alabama

Reported 4 months ago

The inshore bite has been great

Blake R. Orange Beach, Alabama Reported 4 months ago

The inshore bite has been great

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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

Fort Walton Beach Fishing Reports (October 2026)

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Fort Walton Beach Weather Forecast

Fishing reports straight from our guides in Fort Walton Beach

Target Species

What's Biting in Fort Walton Beach

Top Fishing Trips in Fort Walton Beach

Summer Destin Gulf Trip - 58 Ft C C

Fun And Fish Combo

Shallow Water Sight Fishing

Nightime Shark Fishing Beach

Federal Waters Deep Sea Fishing

4-6Hr Trip - The Blazer

Recent Fort Walton Beach Reviews

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