Okaloosa Island Fishing Reports (April 2026)

Alex Hare
Fort Walton Beach, Florida
Reported: 2 days ago

The trolling bite has been amazing, plenty of Spanish mackerel to be caught. Bottom fishing has been a good variety like Vermillion, red snappers, black snappers, red groupers scamp groupers and Triggerfish!

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Alex Hare Fort Walton Beach, Florida Reported: 2 days ago

The trolling bite has been amazing, plenty of Spanish mackerel to be caught. Bottom fishing has been a good variety like Vermillion, red snappers, black snappers, red groupers scamp groupers and Triggerfish!

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Colin Obrien
Pensacola, Florida
Reported: 2 days ago

This is the last couple weeks

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Colin Obrien Pensacola, Florida Reported: 2 days ago

This is the last couple weeks

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Zack Franks with Florida Outdoor Adventures, Fantasy Ocean Adventur
Crestview, Florida
Reported: 3 days ago

From 30 minutes ago. Sherwins hog.

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Zack Franks with Florida Outdoor Adventures, Fantasy Ocean Adventur Crestview, Florida Reported: 3 days ago

From 30 minutes ago. Sherwins hog.

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Zach Burnette
Rosemary Beach, Florida
Reported: 3 days ago

Bull sharks, spinner sharks, black tips and sandbar sharks this spring Hammerheads and tiger sharks showing up soon

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Zach Burnette Rosemary Beach, Florida Reported: 3 days ago

Bull sharks, spinner sharks, black tips and sandbar sharks this spring
Hammerheads and tiger sharks showing up soon

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Tim Baxter with T and T Enterprises of Destin
Destin, Florida
Reported: 4 days ago

All 4-6 hr trips

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Tim Baxter with T and T Enterprises of Destin Destin, Florida Reported: 4 days ago

All 4-6 hr trips

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Jordan Nelson
Fort Walton Beach, Florida
Reported: 4 days ago

Some spanish around redfish on the beach when its calm enough few trout biting Vermillion snapper bite good off shore

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Jordan Nelson Fort Walton Beach, Florida Reported: 4 days ago

Some spanish around redfish on the beach when its calm enough few trout biting
Vermillion snapper bite good off shore

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Jake Durant with Gulf Bay Charters
Pensacola, Florida
Reported: 4 days ago

Inshore has been getting good!

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Jake Durant with Gulf Bay Charters Pensacola, Florida Reported: 4 days ago

Inshore has been getting good!

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Jon Polk
Santa Rosa Beach, Florida
Reported: 5 days ago

Spring break fishing along the Emerald Coast has been nothing short of outstanding, and our recent trips out of Santa Rosa Beach and Destin, Florida, have delivered consistent action for anglers of all experience levels. The biggest headline has been the new Okaloosa nearshore FADs (Fish Aggregating Devices), which are...

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Jon Polk Santa Rosa Beach, Florida Reported: 5 days ago

Spring break fishing along the Emerald Coast has been nothing short of outstanding, and our recent trips out of Santa Rosa Beach and Destin, Florida, have delivered consistent action for anglers of all experience levels. The biggest headline has been the new Okaloosa nearshore FADs (Fish Aggregating Devices), which are already producing exceptional results. These shallow water fish attracting devices have been holding strong numbers of mahi mahi, giving us steady offshore-style action just a short run from the beach. Clients have been thrilled with the opportunity to target pelagic species without needing a full-day trip.

Closer to shore, the Spanish mackerel bite has been on fire inside Destin Harbor and along the Destin jetties. This has been a perfect option for families and spring breakers looking for fast-paced action, with multiple hook-ups and nonstop rod-bending activity. We've also been finding quality mahi mahi on weedlines within 5 miles of the beach, another great sign that our spring pelagic season is ramping up early this year. These fish have been eager to bite and provide excellent table fare for our crews. For anglers booking our 6-hour trips, the bottom fishing has been just as consistent. We've been putting together solid catches of red grouper, giving clients a great mix of offshore action and dependable bottom fishing. Looking Ahead: April Pelagic Season Heating Up. As we move deeper into April, everything is lining up for an incredible spring pelagic fishing season along the 30A and Destin coastline. Historically, this is when the fishing really takes off,” and we're already seeing early signs of what's to come. Over the past several seasons, we have consistently produced tuna and marlin catches around the FADs throughout April and May, and we expect this year to be no different. With warming water temperatures and increasing bait activity, the Gulf is coming alive. Whether you're targeting mahi mahi, tuna, or even a shot at a billfish, now is the time to get on the schedule.

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