Niceville Fishing Reports (November 2024)

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Fishing reports straight from our guides in Niceville

Dexter Early
Santa Rosa Beach, Florida
Reported: 1 day ago

The youngest guy in the picture of three was 81 years old. I hope I'm as blessed as they are to still be able to do what I love to do at their age.

Dexter Early Santa Rosa Beach, Florida Reported: 1 day ago

The youngest guy in the picture of three was 81 years old. I hope I'm as blessed as they are to still be able to do what I love to do at their age.

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Wayne Alexander
Niceville, Florida
Reported: 1 week ago

It is off-season right now and I have not run in the past couple weeks. the last time I went out was on my own and caught red grouper Almaco Jack, King mackerel triggerfish, Amber Jack and Vermilion snapper.

Wayne Alexander Niceville, Florida Reported: 1 week ago

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Alex Hare
Destin, Florida
Reported: 1 week ago

Plenty of mingo snappers, triggerfish, and occasional black snappers mixed in! Been some king mackerels and tuna around as well!!

Alex Hare Destin, Florida Reported: 1 week ago

Plenty of mingo snappers, triggerfish, and occasional black snappers mixed in! Been some king mackerels and tuna around as well!!

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Robbie Broestler
Destin, Florida
Reported: 2 weeks ago

The Gulf is producing good light tackle bottom fishing! Vermillion snapper and some keeper trigger fish still bitting good with our unusual warm temperatures. Red snapper are available for catch and keep on Friday through Sunday each weekend. Season on them closes on last weekend of November.

Robbie Broestler Destin, Florida Reported: 2 weeks ago

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Nick Tate
Santa Rosa Beach, Florida
Reported: 2 weeks ago

Bluewater bite right now is absolutely phenomenal

Nick Tate Santa Rosa Beach, Florida Reported: 2 weeks ago

Bluewater bite right now is absolutely phenomenal

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Alex Short
Destin, Florida
Reported: 1 month ago

Red snapper are still open on the weekends for the months of October and November on Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays. During the week we were able to keep Vermilion snapper, Spanish mackerel, King mackerel, and the bite has been very consistent. Book your trip while you can, life's too short...

Alex Short Destin, Florida Reported: 1 month ago

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Marvin Glasgow
Santa Rosa Beach, Florida
Reported: 1 month ago

Sharks and Spanish mackerel have been on fire 🔥

Marvin Glasgow Santa Rosa Beach, Florida Reported: 1 month ago

Sharks and Spanish mackerel have been on fire 🔥

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Stephen Hess
Santa Rosa Beach, Florida
Reported: 2 months ago

Oddly enough, the best fishing here is when most of the tourists are not!

Stephen Hess Santa Rosa Beach, Florida Reported: 2 months ago

Oddly enough, the best fishing here is when most of the tourists are not!

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Dexter Early

November 23rd 2024

Santa Rosa Beach, Florida

Dexter Early

November 23rd 2024

Santa Rosa Beach, Florida

Dexter Early

November 23rd 2024

Santa Rosa Beach, Florida

Wayne Alexander

November 17th 2024

Niceville, Florida

Wayne Alexander

November 17th 2024

Niceville, Florida

Jason Mikel

November 14th 2024

Destin, Florida

Jason Mikel

November 14th 2024

Destin, Florida

Jason Mikel

November 14th 2024

Destin, Florida

Jason Mikel

November 14th 2024

Destin, Florida

Jason Mikel

November 14th 2024

Destin, Florida

Alex Hare

November 14th 2024

Destin, Florida

Alex Hare

November 14th 2024

Destin, Florida

Alex Hare

November 14th 2024

Destin, Florida

Alex Hare

November 14th 2024

Destin, Florida

Alex Hare

November 14th 2024

Destin, Florida

Alex Hare

November 14th 2024

Destin, Florida

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Recent Niceville Reviews

★★★★★
We had such an amazing time! We had a townhome on the beach, and Fernando came to us! They really worked super hard to make sure we caught a shark, & all felt included!
Wendy S. | November 17, 2024

Trip: Shark Fishing
★★★★★
Had a great time on the water today, would highly recommend for fun and fishing.
John R. | October 29, 2024

Trip: Offshore Discovery: Fishing Intro
★★★★★
Tim was great! He made sure we caught lots of fish. The toilet on the boat wasn’t working but I’m still giving 5 stars for Tim!
Lindsey M. | October 18, 2024

Trip: 4-8 hr Offshore Fishing (Federal)
★★★★★
Very Knowledgable, Very personable, absolutely recommend Captain David. We have had several bay fishing trips and deep sea trips, David was hands down one of the very best. We will absolutely use him again!
Chris G. | October 13, 2024

Trip: Bay Fishing Trips
★★★★★
We highly recommend Captain Stephen! Best kids fishing trip ever & the spanish mackerel were soooo much fun to catch!!!
Carrie W. | October 8, 2024

Trip: Kids Trip
★★★★★
Wonderful guide and day of fishing. David knew every place to catch a fish on the bay and we did some damage. :-)
Rob L. | September 21, 2024

Trip: Bay Fishing Trips
★★★★★
5 Stars! Capt Katie and her deck hand Nick (amazing young man) gave us a wonderful day of fishing on the Gulf. Her hospitality, knowledge of fishing in the Gulf and patient instruction made for a very enjoyable and interesting trip. We trolled for mackerel and did some bottom fishing for shark, which unexpectedly got us a red snapper plus a good size shark. For me it was a welcome return to nearshore fishing and for my son, a new experience. I highly recommend a trip with Capt Katie. She is keeping the spirit of Destin, the luckiest fishing village in the world, alive and well. You will not be disappointed.
Stephen J. | September 16, 2024

Trip: Captain’s Choice: Troll + Shark
★★★★★
We had the best time! Bowfishing is one of our favorite sports and being able to have the opportunity to take this trip was without a doubt the coolest experience! Thank you again for a great night!
Kyle S. | September 11, 2024

Trip: Nighttime Bowfishing Adventure
★★★★★
We did not go with Captain Robert. We went with Captain Tim. Captain Robert called me the day before the trip to confirm the fishing trip and our plan for the day. We were to meet at the dock at 6:00. The day of the trip, Captain Robert texted me and said we would leave at 7:00 due to the weather. On the way to the dock, a got a call asking were we still going on the trip. I informed them that we were on the way and I was told to be there at 7:00. When we got to the dock, we had two Captains waiting on us. We were informed that there was a mix up and we were going with Captain Tim. We had to stop and get fuel, ice and bait. We trolled near shore and hooked up with a big fish. A dolphin took our fish. My oldest son got seasick. Water was very rough. We returned my son to shore. We started trolling again. Every time we hooked up with a decent fish, dolphins got our catch. We did catch several Bennita's. Alarm on boat started going off. We checked the motor and Captain called to attempt to trouble shoot. Both motors would not start. Finally got motor started but ran with one motor. We could not go to better bottom fishing spot due to running one motor. We came in early due to one motor and alarm going off constantly. Terrible experience! Screwed up from the start.
Terry H. | September 3, 2024

Trip: 4-8 hr Offshore Fishing (Federal)
★★★★★
Great trip caught a ton of fishes
Agustin B. | September 3, 2024

Trip: State Water Trolling/Bottom Fishing