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Jonathan Ray

Jonathan Ray
Destin, Florida
Reported: 2 years ago

The bite has been slow trolling this week but bottom fishing is on fire! We have caught tile fish, snapper, AJs, almacos, triggers, white snapper and grouper! The seas have been rough 3 footers was our best day, most days 5 footers around 4/5 seconds and overcast! Hopefully some good...
Jonathan Ray
Jonathan Ray Destin, Florida Reported: 2 years ago
The bite has been slow trolling this week but bottom fishing is on fire! We have caught tile fish, snapper, AJs, almacos, triggers, white snapper and grouper! The seas have been rough 3 footers was our best day, most days 5 footers around 4/5 seconds and overcast! Hopefully some good weather is to come.
Almaco Jack, Scup, Vermillion Snapper Fishing in Destin, Florida
Almaco Jack, Scup, Vermillion Snapper Fishing in Destin, Florida
Almaco Jack, Scup, Vermillion Snapper Fishing in Destin, Florida
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Harry Helms with Helms Fishing
Port St. Joe, Florida
Reported: 2 years ago

Spring is king, but beach season is here as the gobbles wind down and crawfish disappear. It’s now time to turn on your Jimmy Buffet and Kenny Chesney playlist and comes sit on the world’s most beautiful beaches! Top water trout has really proven to be the best way to...
Harry Helms
Harry Helms with Helms Fishing Port St. Joe, Florida Reported: 2 years ago
Spring is king, but beach season is here as the gobbles wind down and crawfish disappear.

It’s now time to turn on your Jimmy Buffet and Kenny Chesney playlist and comes sit on the world’s most beautiful beaches!
Top water trout has really proven to be the best way to
catch big keeper trout with this spring being especially good.
Schooling reds in the shallows have been regular visitors by my boat but with ultra clear water they are turning their nose up at lots of baits. Over slot (over 27”) fish have been very available cruising the flats so expect a big fight when you can get one of these pumpkins to eat.
We have lots to look forward too and it seems like this will be a summer to remember. So go grab a boat drink and a slice of key lime pie and come catch a few on the Emerald Coast.
Speckled Trout Fishing in Panama City Beach, Florida
Speckled Trout Fishing in Panama City Beach, Florida
Speckled Trout Fishing in Panama City Beach, Florida
Speckled Trout Fishing in Panama City Beach, Florida
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Jimmy Early

Jimmy Early
DeFuniak Springs, Florida
Reported: 2 years ago

The redfish bite has been on! Was using artificial baits until today, they started hitting live menhaden. The wind has been out of the east, it came around west/ northwest last night but it didn't seem to bother the bite. Here is a couple pictures from the last couple days.
Jimmy Early
Jimmy Early DeFuniak Springs, Florida Reported: 2 years ago
The redfish bite has been on! Was using artificial baits until today, they started hitting live menhaden. The wind has been out of the east, it came around west/ northwest last night but it didn't seem to bother the bite. Here is a couple pictures from the last couple days.
Redfish Fishing in Santa Rosa Beach, Florida
Redfish Fishing in Santa Rosa Beach, Florida
Redfish Fishing in Santa Rosa Beach, Florida
Redfish Fishing in Santa Rosa Beach, Florida
Redfish Fishing in Santa Rosa Beach, Florida
Redfish Fishing in Santa Rosa Beach, Florida
Redfish Fishing in Santa Rosa Beach, Florida
Redfish Fishing in Santa Rosa Beach, Florida
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Matthew Champion

Matthew Champion
Valparaiso, Florida
Reported: 2 years ago

Fishing been awesome mahi, wahoo, & tuna. The bite is on fire right now!
Matthew Champion
Matthew Champion Valparaiso, Florida Reported: 2 years ago
Fishing been awesome mahi, wahoo, & tuna. The bite is on fire right now!
Yellowfin Tuna Fishing in Destin, Florida
Yellowfin Tuna Fishing in Destin, Florida
Yellowfin Tuna Fishing in Destin, Florida
Yellowfin Tuna Fishing in Destin, Florida
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Joey Sauvageau

Joey Sauvageau
Destin, Florida
Reported: 2 years ago

Inshore fishing report- schools of Spanish mackerel can still be found on the incoming tide near the Destin pass and along the beaches, along with a few pompano and whiting in the surf. Red Fish are being caught near the Destin bridge on the outgoing tide along with the Destin...
Joey Sauvageau
Joey Sauvageau Destin, Florida Reported: 2 years ago
Inshore fishing report- schools of Spanish mackerel can still be found on the incoming tide near the Destin pass and along the beaches, along with a few pompano and whiting in the surf.
Red Fish are being caught near the Destin bridge on the outgoing tide along with the Destin
Jetty’s.
The speckled sea trout bite has been slim to none, but the Best Bite has been early morning on grass beds using live bait.
Near shore, fishing report-
Rocks and reefs are holding lots of amber jacks, red snappers triggerfish in a variety of other reef species. King Mackerel are starting to show up along with Bonitas.
Redfish Fishing in Destin, Florida
Redfish Fishing in Destin, Florida
Redfish Fishing in Destin, Florida
Redfish Fishing in Destin, Florida
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Jason Mikel

Jason Mikel
Destin, Florida
Reported: 2 years ago

Triggerfish and Vermilion Snapper fishing is incredible right now
Jason Mikel
Jason Mikel Destin, Florida Reported: 2 years ago
Triggerfish and Vermilion Snapper fishing is incredible right now
Triggerfish, Vermillion Snapper Fishing in Destin, Florida
Triggerfish, Vermillion Snapper Fishing in Destin, Florida
Triggerfish, Vermillion Snapper Fishing in Destin, Florida
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Greg Gladden

Greg Gladden
Panama City, Florida
Reported: 2 years ago

Fishing was on fire until the recent blow
Greg Gladden
Greg Gladden Panama City, Florida Reported: 2 years ago
Fishing was on fire until the recent blow
Cobia Fishing in Panama City, Florida
Cobia Fishing in Panama City, Florida
Cobia Fishing in Panama City, Florida
Cobia Fishing in Panama City, Florida
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Jason Shingler
Panama City, Florida
Reported: 2 years ago

Hey folks, Captain Jason here! Things are heating up fast. Water temperatures are rising to the level of welcoming all of those migratory pelagics to the panhandle. Also, the influx of bait fish seeking refuge on near shore structures has sparked a great bite from various snapper species, grouper, trigger...
Jason Shingler
Jason Shingler Panama City, Florida Reported: 2 years ago
Hey folks, Captain Jason here! Things are heating up fast. Water temperatures are rising to the level of welcoming all of those migratory pelagics to the panhandle. Also, the influx of bait fish seeking refuge on near shore structures has sparked a great bite from various snapper species, grouper, trigger fish, Jacks and a few others. King mackerel and Mahi will be on fire very soon.
Kingfish, Lane Snapper, Mahi Mahi Fishing in Panama City, Florida
Kingfish, Lane Snapper, Mahi Mahi Fishing in Panama City, Florida
Kingfish, Lane Snapper, Mahi Mahi Fishing in Panama City, Florida
Kingfish, Lane Snapper, Mahi Mahi Fishing in Panama City, Florida
Kingfish, Lane Snapper, Mahi Mahi Fishing in Panama City, Florida
Kingfish, Lane Snapper, Mahi Mahi Fishing in Panama City, Florida
Kingfish, Lane Snapper, Mahi Mahi Fishing in Panama City, Florida
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Recent Freeport Reviews

  • ★★★★★
    Had a great day of fishing. Non stop reeling. Took my son, son-in-law, and 2 nephews. No got sick. The only problem we had was we were exhausted from reeling in the fish. Great problem.

    William B. | May 3, 2026

    Trip: Destin Trolling & Bottom Fishing

  • ★★★★★
    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

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