Okaloosa Island Fishing Reports (April 2026)

Jimmy Early
DeFuniak Springs, Florida
Reported: 1 year ago

The wind is stIll howling. My crew from Chicago caught a bunch of speckled trout. Only got a couple keepers in the boat and lost a couple really nice ones. It looks like the Trout bite is coming in now. The water temp is up to 70 so the fish...

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Jimmy Early DeFuniak Springs, Florida Reported: 1 year ago

The wind is stIll howling. My crew from Chicago caught a bunch of speckled trout. Only got a couple keepers in the boat and lost a couple really nice ones. It looks like the Trout bite is coming in now. The water temp is up to 70 so the fish are getting more active.

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

Fishing has been great. Been catching redfish and big numbers of Spanish mackeral in the bay. In the gulf, lots of snappers groupers amberajcks and sharks

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

Fishing has been great. Been catching redfish and big numbers of Spanish mackeral in the bay. In the gulf, lots of snappers groupers amberajcks and sharks

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Trey Senterfitt
DeFuniak Springs, Florida
Reported: 1 year ago

School is winding down for me and students. Last day is 5/29. I’m ready to get back to doing what I love!

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Trey Senterfitt DeFuniak Springs, Florida Reported: 1 year ago

School is winding down for me and students. Last day is 5/29. I’m ready to get back to doing what I love!

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Seth Linton
Choctaw Beach, Florida
Reported: 1 year ago

Trouts and reds are biting

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Seth Linton Choctaw Beach, Florida Reported: 1 year ago

Trouts and reds are biting

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Michael King
Destin, Florida
Reported: 1 year ago

Captain Mike: South Padre Fishing Report. The bay fishing is on right now and should only get better throughout the next month. The shrimp and baitfish are migrating into our bay system and the fish are actively hunting them. The speckled trout and redfish are on the move looking for...

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Michael King Destin, Florida Reported: 1 year ago

Captain Mike: South Padre Fishing Report. The bay fishing is on right now and should only get better throughout the next month. The shrimp and baitfish are migrating into our bay system and the fish are actively hunting them. The speckled trout and redfish are on the move looking for easy meals. This is in my opinion one of the best times of the year to target speckled trout with artificial baits and live baits. Typically the high spring winds will start to die off towards the end of May and early June. This weather combined with the influx of the spring bait migration leads to some good fishing. It's a great time to introduce the kids to some fishing action. Schools of black drum should also magically show up soon. My schedule is filling up for summer so you may want to pick some dates.

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Alex Short
Freeport, Florida
Reported: 2 years ago

This spring fishing has started off to a good start. Water temperatures range from the high 50s to the low 70s depending on the weather week to week. Once water temperatures stabilize the bite should be more consistent. Spanish mackerel have been found inshore and outside of the pass; easily...

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Alex Short Freeport, Florida Reported: 2 years ago

This spring fishing has started off to a good start. Water temperatures range from the high 50s to the low 70s depending on the weather week to week. Once water temperatures stabilize the bite should be more consistent. Spanish mackerel have been found inshore and outside of the pass; easily targeted on a four hour trip trolling and using live bait, incoming tides seem to be producing greater numbers of Spanish mackerel. Offshore, triggerfish have been very active. Several keeper size triggerfish have been caught. The Vermilion snapper bite has began to become very consistent, and their table fair is unmatched; limiting out has been a common trend on 6-8hr charters. Several Gag grouper have been caught and safely released. The Gulf is coming alive and this season is shaping up to be one for the books.

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Larry Shults
Pensacola, Florida
Reported: 2 years ago

Well the season is finally starting to heat up. Through March and April you can expect a hot sheepshead bite. We have been catching tank sheepshead and redfish regularly fishing structure and the jetties on our inshore areas. The Spanish Mackerel have moved inside to the pass and inner bay...

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Larry Shults Pensacola, Florida Reported: 2 years ago

Well the season is finally starting to heat up. Through March and April you can expect a hot sheepshead bite. We have been catching tank sheepshead and redfish regularly fishing structure and the jetties on our inshore areas. The Spanish Mackerel have moved inside to the pass and inner bay areas for a great opportunity to pick them up on an inshore troll.
offshore the fishing has been spectacular with various catches of keeper Triggerfish, vermillion snappers, and seabass. Red snappers are abundant, however, they are catch and release at this time. We have picked up some great catches trolling baits to include Wahoo, and some heavy fighting amberjacks.
Although the water temps are cooler than normal, when you can find a good temperature break, you can expect some great hookups. As we progress through April, we look forward to warmer water temps and the fish to get more active.
April and May are some of the best times to fish in the Pensacola area as there are numerous opportunities to catch quality offshore action.
No matter what you choose, inshore or offshore, the action is hot and you will enjoy fishing with us!

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Robbie Broestler
Niceville, Florida
Reported: 2 years ago

Catching pompano on the correct wind direction, some flounders, redfish, and smaller speckled trout with a few keepers. Sheephead are due to show any day.

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Robbie Broestler Niceville, Florida Reported: 2 years ago

Catching pompano on the correct wind direction, some flounders, redfish, and smaller speckled trout with a few keepers. Sheephead are due to show any day.

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