Lynn Haven Fishing Reports (May 2026)

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Nick Tate
Santa Rosa Beach, Florida
Reported: 3 years ago

Fishing here in Santa Rosa beach is on fire right now. Offshore we are catching vermillion snapper, triggerfish, mangrove snapper, few kings and Spanish and some Mahi and black fin tuna around our fads offshore. Inshore is heating up with most catches being redfish and jack Crevalle, but we are...

Nick Tate Santa Rosa Beach, Florida Reported: 3 years ago

Fishing here in Santa Rosa beach is on fire right now. Offshore we are catching vermillion snapper, triggerfish, mangrove snapper, few kings and Spanish and some Mahi and black fin tuna around our fads offshore.
Inshore is heating up with most catches being redfish and jack Crevalle, but we are still finding speckled trout, Spanish mackerel and mangrove snapper.

Redfish fishing in Santa Rosa Beach, Florida

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Russell Fiser
Panama City, Florida
Reported: 3 years ago

Now that the summer's red snapper season is coming to an end don't forget the pelagics and other reef species such as gag grouper. Grouper sandwiches are on the menu now!

Russell Fiser Panama City, Florida Reported: 3 years ago

Now that the summer's red snapper season is coming to an end don't forget the pelagics and other reef species such as gag grouper. Grouper sandwiches are on the menu now!

Gag Grouper fishing in Panama City, Florida

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Jimmy Early
DeFuniak Springs, Florida
Reported: 3 years ago

The redfish bite is really good right now. The rain has cooled the water temps down into the mid to low 80s. Seems like a falling tide with live bait is working best.

Jimmy Early DeFuniak Springs, Florida Reported: 3 years ago

The redfish bite is really good right now. The rain has cooled the water temps down into the mid to low 80s. Seems like a falling tide with live bait is working best.

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

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

Snapper season is starting to wind down but there are still some fish out there if you are willing to move around a bit. Inshore the Jack crevalles are name of the game this time of year. They will pop up around the bay and you better be ready with a swim bait or topwater plug to get after them. The heat has the redfish and trout bite slowed tremendously but some good fish can still be caught early morning or late evening.

Mangrove Snapper fishing in Santa Rosa Beach, Florida

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Harry Helms with Helms Fishing
Port St. Joe, Florida
Reported: 3 years ago

Harry Helms with Helms Fishing Port St. Joe, Florida Reported: 3 years ago

Bull Reds, Bull Reds, Bull Reds
It's very hot outside and and the bay water temperature is threw the roof. Finding moving water has been the key to success. Fishing deep grass flats close to the jetties has produced some keeper trout in a mostly dead bay. The one thing that has kept my clients and I going through this heat is the bull reds. Anywhere there is deep water and good current bull reds have been crushing their favorite prey. They have been plentiful with opportunities to catch them on live bait, plastics, and even fly if an angler can show some patience. Long fights and screaming drags is a great way to end the Summer!

Redfish fishing in Panama City Beach, Florida

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Kelia Paul with Long Shot Charter Fishing
Panama City Beach, Florida
Reported: 3 years ago

Red snapper fishing is still in full force. We have 23 days left of our federal season. We have been catching the Red Snapper on live Cigar Minnows, Pilchards, Boston Mackerel and whole white squid. The weather has been absolutely gorgeous and one of the prettiest June and Julys we've...

Kelia Paul with Long Shot Charter Fishing Panama City Beach, Florida Reported: 3 years ago

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Sloan Smith
Vernon, Florida
Reported: 3 years ago

Our new boat a 24 foot sea hunt flats boat

Sloan Smith Vernon, Florida Reported: 3 years ago

Our new boat a 24 foot sea hunt flats boat

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Trey Senterfitt
DeFuniak Springs, Florida
Reported: 3 years ago

Spanish mackerel bite has been good. Jack crevale and bulls showing up sporadically.

Trey Senterfitt DeFuniak Springs, Florida Reported: 3 years ago

Spanish mackerel bite has been good. Jack crevale and bulls showing up sporadically.

Jack Crevalle fishing in Santa Rosa Beach, Florida

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★★★★★
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
★★★★★
Great time.
Stephen H. | April 18, 2026

Trip: Reeling In Memories
★★★★★
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
★★★★★
Very knowledgeable and helpful throughout the trip. Great insight and very punctual and informative with the kids
Lajohn S. | April 7, 2026

Trip: 2 Hour Kids Trip
★★★★★
Great experience!!! Caught some fish and made some good memories.
Jason H. | April 6, 2026

Trip: Santa Rosa Beach Hook-Up
★★★★★
Jon was a fantastic guide. We had a great couple hours of fishing. Great memories for my son and me. Can’t recommend Jon enough.
Benjamin B. | April 6, 2026

Trip: 2-Hour Kids Trip - 26’ Pathfinder
★★★★★
Captain Max did a great job putting us on some fish. The whole family had a great time.
John Z. | April 3, 2026

Trip: 4-Hour Offshore Fishing
★★★★★
Capt. Josh was great! He took my daughter and two grandkids (7 and 9) out for 2- hour tour; caught nine Spanish mackerel, great first experience on an ocean boat for the grandkids. Thank you!
Neal M. | April 3, 2026

Trip: 2 Hour Kids Trip
★★★★★
We had a great 4hr trip with Capt Max. Was a first time for my wife and daughter and they both were able to catch a lot of fish. We caught so many different types of fish and able to keep some grouper and trigger fish. Max is a friendly captain and we would definitely go out with him again.
Joe R. | March 27, 2026

Trip: 4-Hour Offshore Fishing

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