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Joey Sauvageau

Joey Sauvageau
Destin, Florida
Reported: 1 year ago

Inshore fishing report- schools of Spanish mackerel can still be found on the incoming tide near the Destin pass and along the beaches, along with a few pompano and whiting in the surf. Red Fish are being caught near the Destin bridge on the outgoing tide along with the Destin...
Joey Sauvageau
Joey Sauvageau Destin, Florida Reported: 1 year ago
Inshore fishing report- schools of Spanish mackerel can still be found on the incoming tide near the Destin pass and along the beaches, along with a few pompano and whiting in the surf.
Red Fish are being caught near the Destin bridge on the outgoing tide along with the Destin
Jetty’s.
The speckled sea trout bite has been slim to none, but the Best Bite has been early morning on grass beds using live bait.
Near shore, fishing report-
Rocks and reefs are holding lots of amber jacks, red snappers triggerfish in a variety of other reef species. King Mackerel are starting to show up along with Bonitas.
Redfish Fishing in Destin, Florida
Redfish Fishing in Destin, Florida
Redfish Fishing in Destin, Florida
Redfish Fishing in Destin, Florida
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Jason Mikel

Jason Mikel
Destin, Florida
Reported: 1 year ago

Triggerfish and Vermilion Snapper fishing is incredible right now
Jason Mikel
Jason Mikel Destin, Florida Reported: 1 year ago
Triggerfish and Vermilion Snapper fishing is incredible right now
Triggerfish, Vermillion Snapper Fishing in Destin, Florida
Triggerfish, Vermillion Snapper Fishing in Destin, Florida
Triggerfish, Vermillion Snapper Fishing in Destin, Florida
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Cliff Atwell

Cliff Atwell
Destin, Florida
Reported: 1 year ago

Recent 6 hour trips. The Gags were released unharmed. We still have a really good vermillion snapper bite. Still some triggers around lots of red snapper catch and released. Spanish mackerel are biting early in the mornings.
Cliff Atwell
Cliff Atwell Destin, Florida Reported: 1 year ago
Recent 6 hour trips. The Gags were released unharmed. We still have a really good vermillion snapper bite. Still some triggers around lots of red snapper catch and released. Spanish mackerel are biting early in the mornings.
Gag Grouper Fishing in Destin, Florida
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Cliff Atwell

Cliff Atwell
Destin, Florida
Reported: 1 year ago

Recent 6 hour trips. The Gags were released unharmed. We still have a really good vermillion snapper bite. Still some triggers around lots of red snapper catch and released. Spanish mackerel are biting early in the mornings.
Cliff Atwell
Cliff Atwell Destin, Florida Reported: 1 year ago
Recent 6 hour trips. The Gags were released unharmed. We still have a really good vermillion snapper bite. Still some triggers around lots of red snapper catch and released. Spanish mackerel are biting early in the mornings.
Blacktip Shark Fishing in Destin, Florida
Blacktip Shark Fishing in Destin, Florida
Blacktip Shark Fishing in Destin, Florida
Blacktip Shark Fishing in Destin, Florida
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Cory Holland
Fort Walton Beach, Florida
Reported: 1 year ago

Spanish mackerel are biting pretty good and close.
Cory Holland
Cory Holland Fort Walton Beach, Florida Reported: 1 year ago
Spanish mackerel are biting pretty good and close.
Spanish Mackerel Fishing in Fort Walton Beach, Florida
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Eric Hayles
Destin, Florida
Reported: 1 year ago

Still catching limits of vermilion snapper and trigger fish on our shorter trips......catch them on longer trips as well along with scamp grouper.
Eric Hayles
Eric Hayles Destin, Florida Reported: 1 year ago
Still catching limits of vermilion snapper and trigger fish on our shorter trips......catch them on longer trips as well along with scamp grouper.
Triggerfish, Vermillion Snapper Fishing in Destin, Florida
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Robert Fulton

Robert Fulton
Destin, Florida
Reported: 1 year ago

Captain Robert Lee with his Mahi-Mahi today!
Robert Fulton
Robert Fulton Destin, Florida Reported: 1 year ago
Captain Robert Lee with his Mahi-Mahi today!
Mahi Mahi Fishing in Destin, Florida
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Robert Fulton

Robert Fulton
Destin, Florida
Reported: 1 year ago

Little shark action.
Robert Fulton
Robert Fulton Destin, Florida Reported: 1 year ago
Little shark action.
Bull Shark Fishing in Destin, Florida
Bull Shark Fishing in Destin, Florida
Bull Shark Fishing in Destin, Florida
Bull Shark Fishing in Destin, Florida
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What's Biting in Niceville

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

    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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