Niceville Fishing Reports (November 2024)

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Fishing reports straight from our guides in Niceville

Robbie Broestler
Destin, Florida
Reported: 2 years ago

Robbie Broestler Destin, Florida Reported: 2 years ago

Red snapper open on weekends for October. When it's calm enough, we have been doing very well with some big snapper and even a grouper now and then. Smaller Mahi mahi still around. Occasionally a nice big for inshore 5-10 lb er. A few king mackerel showing up, but not thick yet.
Bay fishing-
Mangrove snapper bonanza! Fair amount of Spanish mackerel on fly lined baits. Big oversized red fish on the right winds. Has been good lately with North winds and Cooler temps.

Mangrove Snapper Fishing in Destin, Florida

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Matthew Champion
Destin, Florida
Reported: 2 years ago

The fishing has been awesome lately and we're in the Destin fishing rodeo I am running specials for October & November at 275 an hour.

Matthew Champion Destin, Florida Reported: 2 years ago

The fishing has been awesome lately and we're in the Destin fishing rodeo I am running specials for October & November at 275 an hour.

Mahi Mahi / Dorado, Red Grouper Fishing in Destin, Florida

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

Bite continues to improve some.

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

Bite continues to improve some.

Redfish fishing in Santa Rosa Beach, Florida

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Jimmy Early
Santa Rosa Beach, Florida
Reported: 2 years ago

The fishing has been a little slow for us but today it turned on hard. We had trout, gaff top, lady fish, bull reds and more keeping us on our toes. Used live bait and artificial. Today's bite was just awesome, here are a few pics.

Jimmy Early Santa Rosa Beach, Florida Reported: 2 years ago

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Jonathan Ray
Destin, Florida
Reported: 2 years ago

Jonathan Ray Destin, Florida Reported: 2 years ago

The amberjack bite has been on fire as well as Almaco Jacks, Triggerfish are running small so hooking up with a keeper trigger has been a chore! Plenty of Vermillion snapper and Porgy's around though. Trolling has been hit or miss, depending on the current some days we catch 6 and some days they aren't hitting! The blackfin are on the move as the water temp starts to drop they are moving closer inside of state waters! King mackerel have been the main ones we have been hooking up with on the shotgun trolling! Red snapper are everywhere but out of season for us!

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Justin Ziegler
Destin, Florida
Reported: 2 years ago

The weather conditions have been great along with the fishing. The warm water is pushing the fish to deeper water. The grouper, tilefish, triggerfish, mingo, and swordfish bite have been on fire lately

Justin Ziegler Destin, Florida Reported: 2 years ago

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Jonathan Ray
Destin, Florida
Reported: 2 years ago

This week the Triggerfish bite has been slow! Trolling has produced Bonita and some small wahoo! We have been able to locate the Mahi several times for a good solid bite! A few triple tail keepers have made it to the ice, as well as a few Almaco Jacks

Jonathan Ray Destin, Florida Reported: 2 years ago

Mahi Mahi / Dorado fishing in Destin, Florida

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Marvin Glasgow
Santa Rosa Beach, Florida
Reported: 2 years ago

Fishing has been great lately in the Chocktawahachee Bay. The weather has been great. Spanish mackerel, lady fish and sharks have been very consistent!

Marvin Glasgow Santa Rosa Beach, Florida Reported: 2 years ago

Fishing has been great lately in the Chocktawahachee Bay. The weather has been great. Spanish mackerel, lady fish and sharks have been very consistent!

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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

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