Freeport Fishing Reports (May 2026)

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Wayne Alexander
Niceville, Florida
Reported: 3 years ago

The weather has been up and down, but I've been able to move the trips to better days. There is not much open to keep in the gulf ,so I have been doing well inshore. We mostly caught mangrove snapper, and a few other species.

Wayne Alexander Niceville, Florida Reported: 3 years ago

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Brandon Simon
Santa Rosa Beach, Florida
Reported: 3 years ago

The water is heating up which means the fish are following. Surf fishing for pompano is starting to turn on and redfish and trout in the bay are moving to shallower water to feed. Trout just opened March 1st so time to get after them!

Brandon Simon Santa Rosa Beach, Florida Reported: 3 years ago

Redfish, Speckled Trout Fishing in Santa Rosa Beach, Florida

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Alex Hare
Fort Walton Beach, Florida
Reported: 3 years ago

Spanish have showed up good! Lots of mingos and triggers as well close to beach

Alex Hare Fort Walton Beach, Florida Reported: 3 years ago

Spanish have showed up good! Lots of mingos and triggers as well close to beach

Spanish Mackerel Fishing in Destin, Florida

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Jonathan Ray
Destin, Florida
Reported: 3 years ago

Triggerfish season started today, bite was solid and finding a day for calm seas like today is hard but the fishing is definitely picking up! Trolling is producing a few blackfin tuna and deep drop is producing some File Fish

Jonathan Ray Destin, Florida Reported: 3 years ago

Lane Snapper, Scup, Triggerfish Fishing in Destin, Florida

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Robert Fulton
Destin, Florida
Reported: 3 years ago

Trigger Fishing starts March 1st for us these are from previous years

Robert Fulton Destin, Florida Reported: 3 years ago

Trigger Fishing starts March 1st for us these are from previous years

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Zach Wolfe
Destin, Florida
Reported: 3 years ago

Weather is getting warmer and the fish are biting. Good vermilion snapper bite for some dinner or lunch. Almaco jacks also plenty of big snapper to catch and release along with some black snapper that are always in season.Cobia fishing just around the corner

Zach Wolfe Destin, Florida Reported: 3 years ago

Almaco Jack, Little Tunny / False Albacore, Vermillion Snapper Fishing in Destin, Florida

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Matthew Champion
Valparaiso, Florida
Reported: 3 years ago

Fishing has been fantastic. Gearing up for spring break and will be running spring break specials at $285 an hour for March, April, and May

Matthew Champion Valparaiso, Florida Reported: 3 years ago

Fishing has been fantastic. Gearing up for spring break and will be running spring break specials at $285 an hour for March, April, and May

Mahi Mahi / Dorado Fishing in Destin, Florida

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Matthew Champion
Valparaiso, Florida
Reported: 3 years ago

Fishing has been fantastic gearing up for spring break will be running spring break specials at 285 an hour for March April and May

Matthew Champion Valparaiso, Florida Reported: 3 years ago

Fishing has been fantastic gearing up for spring break will be running spring break specials at 285 an hour for March April and May

Barracuda, Blackfin Tuna, Mahi Mahi / Dorado Fishing in Destin, Florida

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★★★★★
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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