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Clay Hinton
Clay H.
Pensacola, Florida
Reported 4 months ago
Got one I'm not sure you've seen from a state water captain! 53 pound wahoo landed 5 miles off Pensacola beach this past weekend
Red snapper bite great when we can get offshore, trout in the lights at night still on fire
Clay Hinton
Clay H. Pensacola, Florida Reported 4 months ago
Got one I'm not sure you've seen from a state water captain! 53 pound wahoo landed 5 miles off Pensacola beach this past weekend
Red snapper bite great when we can get offshore, trout in the lights at night still on fire
Fishing in Pensacola Beach, Florida
Fishing in Pensacola Beach, Florida
Fishing in Pensacola Beach, Florida
Fishing in Pensacola Beach, Florida
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Michael York
Michael Y.
Gulf Breeze, Florida
Reported 4 months ago
Plenty of speckled trout and Spanish mackerel inshore and the nearshore bite is solid. Snappers are chewing when weather permits.
Michael York
Michael Y. Gulf Breeze, Florida Reported 4 months ago
Plenty of speckled trout and Spanish mackerel inshore and the nearshore bite is solid. Snappers are chewing when weather permits.
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Colin Obrien
Colin O.
Pensacola, Florida
Reported 4 months ago
We're literally catching them on bare hooks out there, don't know if there's ever been a better call to come fish than that!
Colin Obrien
Colin O. Pensacola, Florida Reported 4 months ago
We're literally catching them on bare hooks out there, don't know if there's ever been a better call to come fish than that!
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Kenny Lewis
Kenny L.
Pensacola, Florida
Reported 4 months ago
Shark fishing - Mingos AND OPENING day of Red snapper
Kenny Lewis
Kenny L. Pensacola, Florida Reported 4 months ago
Shark fishing - Mingos AND OPENING day of Red snapper
Fishing in Pensacola, Florida
Fishing in Pensacola, Florida
Fishing in Pensacola, Florida
Fishing in Pensacola, Florida
Fishing in Pensacola, Florida
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Wayne Alexander
Wayne A.
Niceville, Florida
Reported 4 months ago
Not a bad start to the season. Red snapper opened yesterday in our area and will go through to the end of July. It will also open back up in September and then on the weekends October November, December.
Wayne Alexander
Wayne A. Niceville, Florida Reported 4 months ago
Not a bad start to the season. Red snapper opened yesterday in our area and will go through to the end of July. It will also open back up in September and then on the weekends October November, December.
Fishing in Niceville, Florida
Fishing in Niceville, Florida
Fishing in Niceville, Florida
Fishing in Niceville, Florida
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Kent P.
DeFuniak Springs, Florida
Reported 4 months ago
The snapper bite is on fire, opens tomorrow the 22nd
Got a wahoo last week on a 10hr offshore trolling and another one this week on a 10hr offshore trolling and some mahi
Kent Peckham
Kent P. DeFuniak Springs, Florida Reported 4 months ago
The snapper bite is on fire, opens tomorrow the 22nd
Got a wahoo last week on a 10hr offshore trolling and another one this week on a 10hr offshore trolling and some mahi
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Kent P.
DeFuniak Springs, Florida
Reported 4 months ago
Snapper season starts may 22, we're getting dozens chumed up, several got back to the reef and popped off,
Kent Peckham
Kent P. DeFuniak Springs, Florida Reported 4 months ago
Snapper season starts may 22, we're getting dozens chumed up, several got back to the reef and popped off,
Fishing in Destin, Florida
Fishing in Destin, Florida
Fishing in Destin, Florida
Fishing in Destin, Florida
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Tyler Massey
Tyler M.
Pensacola, Florida
Reported 4 months ago
Offshore fishing has been great! Plenty of Vermillion snapper, triggerfish and a few scamp grouper. Red snapper season opens up May 22nd for the inshore/nearshore boats and June 1st for the Offshore boats
Tyler Massey
Tyler M. Pensacola, Florida Reported 4 months ago
Offshore fishing has been great! Plenty of Vermillion snapper, triggerfish and a few scamp grouper. Red snapper season opens up May 22nd for the inshore/nearshore boats and June 1st for the Offshore boats
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Jason Yates
Jason Y.
Shalimar, Florida
Reported 4 months ago
Mahi have been on fire 🔥
Jason Yates
Jason Y. Shalimar, Florida Reported 4 months ago
Mahi have been on fire 🔥
Fishing in Shalimar, Florida
Fishing in Shalimar, Florida
Fishing in Shalimar, Florida
Fishing in Shalimar, Florida
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Clay Hinton
Clay H.
Pensacola, Florida
Reported 5 months ago
Inshore has been on fire with 4 inshore slams in the last 4 trips! Some stud flounder and bull reds mixed in as well. Dock lights have produced consistent trout after the sun sets
Clay Hinton
Clay H. Pensacola, Florida Reported 5 months ago
Inshore has been on fire with 4 inshore slams in the last 4 trips! Some stud flounder and bull reds mixed in as well. Dock lights have produced consistent trout after the sun sets
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Fishing in Pensacola, 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

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    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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