Niceville Weather Forecast

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Jonathan Ray

Jonathan Ray
Destin, Florida
Reported: 1 year ago

Almacos have been biting as well as snapper and triggerfish! Water temp is 68 and very rough here lately! 5 to 6s in the mornings at 3 seconds! We missed a blackfin Saturday but caught 5 Bonita
Jonathan Ray
Jonathan Ray Destin, Florida Reported: 1 year ago
Almacos have been biting as well as snapper and triggerfish! Water temp is 68 and very rough here lately! 5 to 6s in the mornings at 3 seconds! We missed a blackfin Saturday but caught 5 Bonita
Almaco Jack, Perch, Red Snapper Fishing in Destin, Florida
Almaco Jack, Perch, Red Snapper Fishing in Destin, Florida
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Trey Senterfitt

Trey Senterfitt
Santa Rosa Beach, Florida
Reported: 2 years ago

Managed to venture out a couple times within the past two weeks. This past Tuesday, the bite was hot... caught fish on everything we threw.... popping corks and Carolina rigs tipped with live shrimp, plus artificial lures. They’re still biting good... little warm front has then fired up!
Trey Senterfitt
Trey Senterfitt Santa Rosa Beach, Florida Reported: 2 years ago
Managed to venture out a couple times within the past two weeks. This past Tuesday, the bite was hot... caught fish on everything we threw.... popping corks and Carolina rigs tipped with live shrimp, plus artificial lures. They’re still biting good... little warm front has then fired up!
Speckled Trout / Spotted Seatrout Fishing in Santa Rosa Beach, Florida
Speckled Trout / Spotted Seatrout Fishing in Santa Rosa Beach, Florida
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Jason Rogers
Destin, Florida
Reported: 2 years ago

We do have a few more weekends left of snapper in November starting the 13th 14th and 15th!
Jason Rogers
Jason Rogers Destin, Florida Reported: 2 years ago
We do have a few more weekends left of snapper in November starting the 13th 14th and 15th!
Red Snapper, Triggerfish Fishing in Destin, Florida
Red Snapper, Triggerfish Fishing in Destin, Florida
Red Snapper, Triggerfish Fishing in Destin, Florida
Red Snapper, Triggerfish Fishing in Destin, Florida
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Alex Hare

Alex Hare
Destin, Florida
Reported: 2 years ago

Fishing has been very good. Fish that are biting are mingo snappers, white snappers, red snapper and triggerfish. Lots of sharks too
Alex Hare
Alex Hare Destin, Florida Reported: 2 years ago
Fishing has been very good. Fish that are biting are mingo snappers, white snappers, red snapper and triggerfish. Lots of sharks too
Red Snapper, Scamp Grouper, Scup / Porgy, Triggerfish Fishing in Destin, Florida
Red Snapper, Scamp Grouper, Scup / Porgy, Triggerfish Fishing in Destin, Florida
Red Snapper, Scamp Grouper, Scup / Porgy, Triggerfish Fishing in Destin, Florida
Red Snapper, Scamp Grouper, Scup / Porgy, Triggerfish Fishing in Destin, Florida
Red Snapper, Scamp Grouper, Scup / Porgy, Triggerfish Fishing in Destin, Florida
Red Snapper, Scamp Grouper, Scup / Porgy, Triggerfish Fishing in Destin, Florida
Red Snapper, Scamp Grouper, Scup / Porgy, Triggerfish Fishing in Destin, Florida
Red Snapper, Scamp Grouper, Scup / Porgy, Triggerfish Fishing in Destin, Florida
Red Snapper, Scamp Grouper, Scup / Porgy, Triggerfish Fishing in Destin, Florida
Red Snapper, Scamp Grouper, Scup / Porgy, Triggerfish Fishing in Destin, Florida
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Nick Tate

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

30a offshore. We have wrapped up the October fall snapper dates. We continue to find quality fish despite the high winds and big seas. Everything from big red snapper, scamp grouper, big trash can lid triggerfish, bull vermillion, even rainbow runners. The cold front that has came through has sparked...
Nick Tate
Nick Tate Santa Rosa Beach, Florida Reported: 2 years ago
30a offshore.
We have wrapped up the October fall snapper dates. We continue to find quality fish despite the high winds and big seas. Everything from big red snapper, scamp grouper, big trash can lid triggerfish, bull vermillion, even rainbow runners.
The cold front that has came through has sparked
off the kings also. Still waiting for the big run of the fall blackfin tuna.
30a inshore.
We are seeing the bull redfish still pretty consistently. Some days are better than others but they're still around. We are catching slots around docks and some of the drop offs. Flats in the morning for them and later in the evening. Still catching a few trout also. Hopefully in the next few weeks the sheepshead bite will pick up for us here in the Choctawhatchee.
Red Snapper Fishing in Santa Rosa Beach, Florida
Red Snapper Fishing in Santa Rosa Beach, Florida
Red Snapper Fishing in Santa Rosa Beach, Florida
Red Snapper Fishing in Santa Rosa Beach, Florida
Red Snapper Fishing in Santa Rosa Beach, Florida
Red Snapper Fishing in Santa Rosa Beach, Florida
Red Snapper Fishing in Santa Rosa Beach, Florida
Red Snapper Fishing in Santa Rosa Beach, Florida
Red Snapper Fishing in Santa Rosa Beach, Florida
Red Snapper Fishing in Santa Rosa Beach, Florida
Red Snapper Fishing in Santa Rosa Beach, Florida
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Jonathan Ray

Jonathan Ray
Destin, Florida
Reported: 2 years ago

This Cold weather snap has the billfish spun up, 300lb blue was tagged and landed a sail , the trolling has produced Bonita and king mackerel! We are at the end of our season so we are slowing down but still plenty of Reef fish to catch before the gulf...
Jonathan Ray
Jonathan Ray Destin, Florida Reported: 2 years ago
This Cold weather snap has the billfish spun up, 300lb blue was tagged and landed a sail , the trolling has produced Bonita and king mackerel! We are at the end of our season so we are slowing down but still plenty of Reef fish to catch before the gulf weather gets harsh for
Little Tunny / False Albacore, Red Snapper, Triggerfish Fishing in Destin, Florida
Little Tunny / False Albacore, Red Snapper, Triggerfish Fishing in Destin, Florida
Little Tunny / False Albacore, Red Snapper, Triggerfish Fishing in Destin, Florida
Little Tunny / False Albacore, Red Snapper, Triggerfish Fishing in Destin, Florida
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Jason Rogers
Destin, Florida
Reported: 2 years ago

Well they opened up red snappers for us on the weekends so even having a pretty good catch of red snappers and a few Triggerfish here and there for the trolling bite we've been catching a few Bonitas King mackerels and Spanish mackerels
Jason Rogers
Jason Rogers Destin, Florida Reported: 2 years ago
Well they opened up red snappers for us on the weekends so even having a pretty good catch of red snappers and a few Triggerfish here and there for the trolling bite we've been catching a few Bonitas King mackerels and Spanish mackerels
Little Tunny / False Albacore, Red Snapper Fishing in Destin, Florida
Little Tunny / False Albacore, Red Snapper Fishing in Destin, Florida
Little Tunny / False Albacore, Red Snapper Fishing in Destin, Florida
Little Tunny / False Albacore, Red Snapper Fishing in Destin, Florida
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Wayne Alexander

Wayne Alexander
Niceville, Florida
Reported: 2 years ago

The bite has still been good in October. We have the weekends open for red snapper but it has been hard to catch some of the bigger ones closer to shore. We have been catching other species though. Wahoo and blackfin tuna are supposed to venture in closer to shore...
Wayne Alexander
Wayne Alexander Niceville, Florida Reported: 2 years ago
The bite has still been good in October. We have the weekends open for red snapper but it has been hard to catch some of the bigger ones closer to shore. We have been catching other species though. Wahoo and blackfin tuna are supposed to venture in closer to shore this time of year. A few wahoo have been caught by some of my friends just 5-15 miles from the shore.
The Destin rodeo is going on through October and many fish have been caught including a giant 300 lb Warsaw grouper!
Large schools of bull redfish are starting to gather in the back bay areas. We came up on a school of bull reds crashing the top water and hooked into a 20 pound redfish the other day.
Little Tunny / False Albacore, Triggerfish, Vermillion Snapper Fishing in Niceville, Florida
Little Tunny / False Albacore, Triggerfish, Vermillion Snapper Fishing in Niceville, Florida
Little Tunny / False Albacore, Triggerfish, Vermillion Snapper Fishing in Niceville, Florida
Little Tunny / False Albacore, Triggerfish, Vermillion Snapper Fishing in Niceville, Florida
Little Tunny / False Albacore, Triggerfish, Vermillion Snapper Fishing in Niceville, Florida
Little Tunny / False Albacore, Triggerfish, Vermillion Snapper Fishing in Niceville, Florida
Little Tunny / False Albacore, Triggerfish, Vermillion Snapper Fishing in Niceville, Florida
Little Tunny / False Albacore, Triggerfish, Vermillion Snapper Fishing in Niceville, Florida
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What's Biting in Niceville

Dexter Early
November 23rd 2024
Santa Rosa Beach, Florida
Dexter Early
November 23rd 2024
Santa Rosa Beach, Florida
Dexter Early
November 23rd 2024
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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

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

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  • ★★★★★
    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

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