Okaloosa Island Weather Forecast
Fishing reports straight from our guides in Okaloosa Island
We have been getting flounder and sheepshead. But Flounder seasons already closed in Florida and closes the last day of October in Alabama. Sheepshead are starting to come in and in a couple weeks they should be thick.
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Kings are here
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Here is picture of our 2 kids yesterday on fall break .
And another family on fall break !
And another family on fall break !
And another family on fall break !
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Still catching our Snappers and some red groupers on our longer trips getting a couple on our shorter trips mainly for a Vermilion Snapper and a trolling bite had a great amberjack bite this past season they did go out yesterday
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Things been pretty good Got a little slow in the hurricane hit but other than that we're definitely still running trips
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AJs and mingo snappers
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Our water temperature is starting to come down, and the fish has started arriving. Big Spanish mackerel hit the grass flats late September through October. Also, Pompano join the party in the Bay as well. Speckled trout have begun packing on the pounds by eating pinfish almost as big as them. Well, Spanish mackerel, fishing I had this pinfish eat my Spanish Fly and the speckled trout eat my pinfish. Clients are doubling up mackerel and 3 to 4 pound ladyfish. If that doesn’t suit your fancy, sight fishing for redfish has also picked up.
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Fishing report this past week: The bite has been heating up as we start the Destin fishing rodeo this October. We hope to catch some winners this year!
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Redfish have been hot inshore and the offshore bite hasn't slowed down a bit
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Snappers groupers and triggerfish bite is good! Mahi Mahi king mackerel and sailfish trolling
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Target Species
- Get it while it's HOT!
- This species is in play.
- You might get lucky (as long as things are in-season).
- Couldn't tell ya! (no data)
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Recent Okaloosa Island Reviews
★★★★★
Friendly crew. Got us on some big red snappers, groupers and a nice mackerel. Went the extra mile to make our trip memorable.
William P. | October 24, 2026
★★★★★
Put us on fish and overall nice guy. Will definitely fish with cap Kent again!
Andrew M. | October 16, 2026
Trip: Destin Fishing The Gulf
★★★★★
Jordan did a great job putting us on fish. He don’t stay on unproductive spots. We had a great time and I highly recommend booking your trip with this guide.
Tyson R. | October 15, 2026
★★★★★
We definitely had a good trip with Captain harold. He put us on fish all day long on our 10hr trip. We caught a lot of fish between the 6 of us at every location captain harold stopped us at. We recommend this guide to anyone who wants to have fun catching fish.
Buddy D. | September 28, 2026
★★★★★
Alex did a great job. It was not a good day for some guys out yesterday but Alex got our limits. I highly recommend him
Ryan S. | September 27, 2026
★★★★★
Had a great time. Will definitely be back.
Melanie G. | September 22, 2026
★★★★★
Was a great experience for my inexperienced family. First we caught bait fish jigging a little offshore. Using a 5 hook rig almost every time we hooked multiple fish. Catching 4 to 5 was not uncommon. Then we went about 8 miles offshore to fish in about 90’ of water. Everyone caught fish. Just a note that catching a 24” amberjack in 90’ of water will wear a person out. Though we caught lots of fish only had 3 of keeper size. My entire group said they would do it again.
David S. | September 18, 2026
★★★★★
We had a great time with Jonathan. He was patient with us three amateurs and put us on some nice redfish. My grandson who is 7 had a blast catching his first redfish. Thanks again.
Joseph S. | September 17, 2026
★★★★★
James was a great Captain and we really enjoyed our time with him! We were hoping to be able to have more fish to take home with us but I know that some days are better than others when fishing. It was an overall really good experience!
Kergan C. | September 16, 2026
Trip: Pensacola Inshore
