Okaloosa Island Fishing Reports (April 2026)

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Alex Hare
Fort Walton Beach, Florida
Reported: 1 year ago

Plenty of mingo snappers, triggerfish, and occasional black snappers mixed in! Been some king mackerels and tuna around as well!!

Alex Hare Fort Walton Beach, Florida Reported: 1 year ago

Plenty of mingo snappers, triggerfish, and occasional black snappers mixed in! Been some king mackerels and tuna around as well!!

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Robbie Broestler
Niceville, Florida
Reported: 1 year ago

The Gulf is producing good light tackle bottom fishing! Vermillion snapper and some keeper trigger fish still bitting good with our unusual warm temperatures. Red snapper are available for catch and keep on Friday through Sunday each weekend. Season on them closes on last weekend of November.

Robbie Broestler Niceville, Florida Reported: 1 year ago

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Trey Baker
Pensacola Beach, Florida
Reported: 1 year ago

Tuna fishing has been great when the weather allows. Catching them on live baits, chunks and topwater around the oil rigs

Trey Baker Pensacola Beach, Florida Reported: 1 year ago

Tuna fishing has been great when the weather allows. Catching them on live baits, chunks and topwater around the oil rigs

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Nick Tate
Santa Rosa Beach, Florida
Reported: 1 year ago

Bluewater bite right now is absolutely phenomenal

Nick Tate Santa Rosa Beach, Florida Reported: 1 year ago

Bluewater bite right now is absolutely phenomenal

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Alex Short
Freeport, Florida
Reported: 1 year ago

Red snapper are still open on the weekends for the months of October and November on Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays. During the week we were able to keep Vermilion snapper, Spanish mackerel, King mackerel, and the bite has been very consistent. Book your trip while you can, life's too short...

Alex Short Freeport, Florida Reported: 1 year ago

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Marvin Glasgow
Ponce de Leon, Florida
Reported: 1 year ago

Sharks and Spanish mackerel have been on fire 🔥

Marvin Glasgow Ponce de Leon, Florida Reported: 1 year ago

Sharks and Spanish mackerel have been on fire 🔥

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Craig Mullens
Pensacola Beach, Florida
Reported: 1 year ago

Redsnapper is open for the weekend

Craig Mullens Pensacola Beach, Florida Reported: 1 year ago

Redsnapper is open for the weekend

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Stephen Hess
Santa Rosa Beach, Florida
Reported: 1 year ago

Oddly enough, the best fishing here is when most of the tourists are not!

Stephen Hess Santa Rosa Beach, Florida Reported: 1 year ago

Oddly enough, the best fishing here is when most of the tourists are not!

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The trip was amazing! Captain put us on the fish immediately and was consistent through out! Four of us on the trip and we all caught more than 2 fish! Had a 100+ lb fish on but line snapped. Was a great experience and would fish with them again!
David P. | April 18, 2026

Trip: Niceville Gulf Fishing
★★★★★
Although deckhand Larry was new to fishing, he was very friendly, kind, and helpful! Just what you want on an unfamiliar excursion! He also hooked all bait for me, appreciated it!
Ashley R. | April 16, 2026

Trip: Destin Offshore Fishing
★★★★★
We were a family of six with kids from 6-15. All had a great time. Boat was a good size for us beginners. Jake and Tim worked hard to help us have a memorable experience. We had no prior fishing experience, but they helped us get comfortable with what to do and then found us the fish to catch. I would highly recommend and would look to adventure with them again.
Adam S. | April 14, 2026

Trip: 3 Hr Kids Fishing Trip
★★★★★
We had an amazing trip with the kids. A lot of action, everyone caught a handful of fish and had a blast. We brought home 30+ fish and had an amazing dinner. Couldn’t recommend more - we’d love to run it back on our next trip!
Jim P. | April 12, 2026

Trip: Destin Spring Special
★★★★★
10/10 great time. We took our 3 kids and their friend on 6 hr charter. Cliff and Austin are a great team. We kept Austin busy baiting our hooks and taking off the 48 fish we caught. Cliff took us down the shoreline and we stopped at all his favorite fishing holes. We caught numerous vermillion snapper and trigger fish. We caught a Bonita trolling through the inlet. Every fish we pulled up put up a great fight , our arms were tired bye the end of the day. I would definitely recommend taking Dramamine before you get on the boat and wear rubber sole shoes so you don’t slide around if boat is rocking. Bring snacks. We wore our sun shirts over our swimsuits and were comfortable. The early morning ride out of the harbor had us all in sweatshirts and pants. Lots of memories were made. Thank you
Erin Z. | April 12, 2026

Trip: Destin Deep Sea Adventure
★★★★★
David is great. Wonderful time.
Todd B. | April 10, 2026

Trip: Bay Fishing Trips
★★★★★
We had such a great trip! Captain Gavin had us on fish all day, and Cayden worked his tail off making sure we all were rigged up and had lines in the water at all times. The boat was very comfortable for our group of 8. We will fish with them again next time we are in Destin. Thanks again for a great trip!
Paul C. | April 10, 2026

Trip: Destin Spring Special
★★★★★
Our trip was great. Even though we couldn’t go into the Gulf because of very rough waters Captain Steve put us on some fish inshore while trolling. Myself and the kids had a blast. Captain Steve was very knowledgeable and personable as well. I would definitely recommend their operation to others.
Kevin K. | April 9, 2026

Trip: State Water Trolling/Bottom Fishing
★★★★★
Amazing day fishing with Jordan catching Spanish mackerel and trout!
Richard B. | April 8, 2026

Trip: Fishing The Florida Panhandle
★★★★★
I had two grandsons with me and the captain and crew were phenomenal. They took what should have been a bad day die to winds and turned it into a memory for the boys. I am glad we chose Jason and his team.
Jeffrey E. | April 7, 2026

Trip: State Water Trolling/Bottom Fishing

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