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Bob Stroupe

Bob Stroupe
Fort Walton Beach, Florida
Reported: 1 year ago

We caught some great fish red grouper, gag grouper, amber jack, red snapper, trigger and Mingo. Not all were in season so took pictures and released safely. Also could you add us to okaloosa island, fort Walton beach and destin area for search locations.
Bob Stroupe
Bob Stroupe Fort Walton Beach, Florida Reported: 1 year ago
We caught some great fish red grouper, gag grouper, amber jack, red snapper, trigger and Mingo. Not all were in season so took pictures and released safely. Also could you add us to okaloosa island, fort Walton beach and destin area for search locations.
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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Eric Wilkas

Eric Wilkas
Panama City Beach, Florida
Reported: 1 year ago

Trout bite has been good; they are moving out of the creeks out to the flats for spawning. The reds are in the pass and up shallow if you like to sight fish. Sheepshead are just starting to show up; the bite is still slow for them but should start...
Eric Wilkas
Eric Wilkas Panama City Beach, Florida Reported: 1 year ago
Trout bite has been good; they are moving out of the creeks out to the flats for spawning. The reds are in the pass and up shallow if you like to sight fish. Sheepshead are just starting to show up; the bite is still slow for them but should start getting excellent any day. Offshore Vermillion snapper has been excellent! We've been catching some triggers and a red grouper. The Amberjack is always a great way to finish up a trip of catching and releasing them
Fishing in Panama City Beach, Florida
Fishing in Panama City Beach, Florida
Fishing in Panama City Beach, Florida
Fishing in Panama City Beach, Florida
Fishing in Panama City Beach, Florida
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Fishing in Panama City Beach, Florida
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Mike Dates

Mike Dates
Destin, Florida
Reported: 1 year ago

The offshore bite has been good in between fronts with plenty of Vermillion snapper and a handful of triggerfish and Scamp Grouper! We have also had a few catch and release trips, and the targeted species has been bigger fish like Amberjack pictured here. Your choice, exquisite table fare or...
Mike Dates
Mike Dates Destin, Florida Reported: 1 year ago
The offshore bite has been good in between fronts with plenty of Vermillion snapper and a handful of triggerfish and Scamp Grouper! We have also had a few catch and release trips, and the targeted species has been bigger fish like Amberjack pictured here. Your choice, exquisite table fare or drag screamers! Choice is yours! Book your charter today and let's go fishing!
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Fishing in Destin, Florida
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Adam Schroeder

Adam Schroeder
Niceville, Florida
Reported: 1 year ago

Sheephead bite it still hot
Adam Schroeder
Adam Schroeder Niceville, Florida Reported: 1 year ago
Sheephead bite it still hot
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Max Williams

Max Williams
Panama City Beach, Florida
Reported: 1 year ago

The Redfish are on fire right now. We've had consistent enough weather to pattern the fish, and the water is warming up enough to keep them active. Topwater plugs is my favorite way to target these fish right now, but I'll also use swim baits and jigs. The Red Grouper...
Max Williams
Max Williams Panama City Beach, Florida Reported: 1 year ago
The Redfish are on fire right now. We've had consistent enough weather to pattern the fish, and the water is warming up enough to keep them active. Topwater plugs is my favorite way to target these fish right now, but I'll also use swim baits and jigs. The Red Grouper bite was on fire this last week with the couple of good weather days we had, and the Vermilion Snapper and Triggerfish have been consistent all month. Red Snapper and Amberjack are easy to find, but until their season, we'll keep targeting other species. Spanish Mackerel are starting to get caught in the bay, but I expect it to be April 1st before the bite fires off.
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Nick Tate

Nick Tate
Santa Rosa Beach, Florida
Reported: 1 year ago

Vermillion bite is on fire! Red snapper on slow pitch jigs every drop
Nick Tate
Nick Tate Santa Rosa Beach, Florida Reported: 1 year ago
Vermillion bite is on fire! Red snapper on slow pitch jigs every drop
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Robbie Broestler

Robbie Broestler
Niceville, Florida
Reported: 1 year ago

The giant sheep head are biting very well and given descent seas and a 5 hour trip or longer I'm catching some delicious red groupers in the gulf. Even a ruff day and to windy even in the bay to target sheephead, still catching delicious and fun fish.
Robbie Broestler
Robbie Broestler Niceville, Florida Reported: 1 year ago
The giant sheep head are biting very well and given descent seas and a 5 hour trip or longer I'm catching some delicious red groupers in the gulf. Even a ruff day and to windy even in the bay to target sheephead, still catching delicious and fun fish.
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Eric Wilkas

Eric Wilkas
Panama City Beach, Florida
Reported: 1 year ago

The Vermillion Snapper are biting! The red grouper has slowed down a little but still catching a couple each trip. The Amber Jack bite inshore and off has been great fun to catch and release. The inshore Redfish are shallow been sight fishing for them and the big trout are...
Eric Wilkas
Eric Wilkas Panama City Beach, Florida Reported: 1 year ago
The Vermillion Snapper are biting! The red grouper has slowed down a little but still catching a couple each trip. The Amber Jack bite inshore and off has been great fun to catch and release. The inshore Redfish are shallow been sight fishing for them and the big trout are starting to bite.
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Fishing in Panama City Beach, Florida
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Recent Freeport Reviews

  • ★★★★★
    Kyle was a very skilled captain. Found many fish for us

    Susan E. | April 30, 2026

    Trip: Destin Trolling & Bottom Fishing

  • ★★★★★
    Max was a great guide. I had a fun time and he was a great guy to talk to as well. He was prompt and we got out right fishing right away.

    Greg J. | April 25, 2026

    Trip: 4-Hour Inshore

  • ★★★★★
    Kyle and first mate Dan were awesome. They got us onto some great fishing. Caught limit on vermillion.

    Don C. | April 24, 2026

    Trip: Destin Fishing Trip

  • ★★★★★
    The trip was amazing! Captain put us on the fish immediately and was consistent through out! Four of us on the trip and we all caught more than 2 fish! Had a 100+ lb fish on but line snapped. Was a great experience and would fish with them again!

    David P. | April 18, 2026

    Trip: Niceville Gulf Fishing

  • ★★★★★
    Although deckhand Larry was new to fishing, he was very friendly, kind, and helpful! Just what you want on an unfamiliar excursion! He also hooked all bait for me, appreciated it!

    Ashley R. | April 16, 2026

    Trip: Destin Offshore Fishing

  • ★★★★★
    We were a family of six with kids from 6-15. All had a great time. Boat was a good size for us beginners. Jake and Tim worked hard to help us have a memorable experience. We had no prior fishing experience, but they helped us get comfortable with what to do and then found us the fish to catch. I would highly recommend and would look to adventure with them again.

    Adam S. | April 14, 2026

    Trip: 3 Hr Kids Fishing Trip

  • ★★★★★
    We had a great trip! Weather was amazing and fish were biting! Even with a little sea sickness we all had an amazing time. Captains kept it fun and were very knowledgeable and on point with a plan!

    Alicia N. | April 14, 2026

    Trip: PCB Reefs And Trolling

  • ★★★★★
    Max was great we had a lot of fun catching fish.

    Darrel K. | April 13, 2026

    Trip: 4-Hour Offshore Fishing

  • ★★★★★
    We had an amazing trip with the kids. A lot of action, everyone caught a handful of fish and had a blast. We brought home 30+ fish and had an amazing dinner. Couldn’t recommend more - we’d love to run it back on our next trip!

    Jim P. | April 12, 2026

    Trip: Destin Spring Special

  • ★★★★★
    10/10 great time. We took our 3 kids and their friend on 6 hr charter. Cliff and Austin are a great team. We kept Austin busy baiting our hooks and taking off the 48 fish we caught. Cliff took us down the shoreline and we stopped at all his favorite fishing holes. We caught numerous vermillion snapper and trigger fish. We caught a Bonita trolling through the inlet. Every fish we pulled up put up a great fight , our arms were tired bye the end of the day. I would definitely recommend taking Dramamine before you get on the boat and wear rubber sole shoes so you don’t slide around if boat is rocking. Bring snacks. We wore our sun shirts over our swimsuits and were comfortable. The early morning ride out of the harbor had us all in sweatshirts and pants. Lots of memories were made. Thank you

    Erin Z. | April 12, 2026

    Trip: Destin Deep Sea Adventure

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