Okaloosa Island Fishing Reports (October 2026)

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Alex H.

Fort Walton Beach, Florida

Reported 1 year ago

Snappers and grouper bite has been insane. Mix bags of mingos and triggerfish as well! Flounder bite is picking up too

Alex H. Fort Walton Beach, Florida Reported 1 year ago

Snappers and grouper bite has been insane. Mix bags of mingos and triggerfish as well! Flounder bite is picking up too

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Jason M.

Destin, Florida

Reported 1 year ago

Maybe November/December Snapper fishing

Jason M. Destin, Florida Reported 1 year ago

Maybe November/December Snapper fishing

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Alex S.

Freeport, Florida

Reported 1 year ago

Bottom fishing has been active with plenty of vermillion, mangrove, red, and lane snapper being caught. Aj's are fired up too which makes bottom fishing all the more fun! Sharks seem to always be an option for adventurous angles too!

Alex S. Freeport, Florida Reported 1 year ago

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Alex H.

Fort Walton Beach, Florida

Reported 1 year ago

Fishing is very good right now! Chilly, but worth it. Red snappers are open until December 31st, triggers are the same! Plenty of mingos and flounders just starting to show up with the cold

Alex H. Fort Walton Beach, Florida Reported 1 year ago

Fishing is very good right now! Chilly, but worth it. Red snappers are open until December 31st, triggers are the same! Plenty of mingos and flounders just starting to show up with the cold

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Zach W.

Destin, Florida

Reported 1 year ago

Fishing is good

Zach W. Destin, Florida Reported 1 year ago

Fishing is good

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Brantley G.

Miramar Beach, Florida

Reported 1 year ago

A few days ago. Two man limit, released a lot.

Brantley G. Miramar Beach, Florida Reported 1 year ago

A few days ago. Two man limit, released a lot.

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Cliff A.

Destin, Florida

Reported 1 year ago

The federal boats got our Red Snapper Season extended to Dec 31st We are catching good Red Snapper ,Vermillion snapper and triggerfish on our 6hr and longer trips. We are open foe charter all through the Thanksgiving and Christmas holidays.

Cliff A. Destin, Florida Reported 1 year ago

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Wayne A.

Niceville, Florida

Reported 1 year ago

Last trip

Wayne A. Niceville, Florida Reported 1 year ago

Last trip

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Matthew C.

Valparaiso, Florida

Reported 1 year ago

Happy Thanksgiving!

Matthew C. Valparaiso, Florida Reported 1 year ago

Happy Thanksgiving!

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Dexter E.

Santa Rosa Beach, Florida

Reported 1 year ago

The youngest guy in the picture of three was 81 years old. I hope I'm as blessed as they are to still be able to do what I love to do at their age.

Dexter E. Santa Rosa Beach, Florida Reported 1 year ago

The youngest guy in the picture of three was 81 years old. I hope I'm as blessed as they are to still be able to do what I love to do at their age.

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Recent Okaloosa Island Reviews

★★★★★
Jp and Krueger were awesome
Ryan B. | September 28, 2026

Trip: Destin Offshore Fishing
★★★★★
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

Trip: Destin Full-Day Fish Fest
★★★★★
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

Trip: Red Snapper And Grouper Fishing!!!
★★★★★
Had a great time. Will definitely be back.
Melanie G. | September 22, 2026

Trip: 12 Hour Tuna/Big Game Trip
★★★★★
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

Trip: Slay Ride Light Tackle Specialist
★★★★★
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

Trip: Fall Inshore Fishing Trip
★★★★★
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
★★★★★
Honestly, we were very disappointed in our trip. The beginning was fine. As time went on, David ‘s language was a bit rough with choice words that we didn’t need to hear. His driving of the boat in rough water was way too fast and both of our backs are still hurting a week later . And we may be a bit older- but both in good shape. At the end of the trip- just had us casting in grass. Never been on a trip where at least cold bottles of water weren’t offered or available . Would never recommend. Expensive trip for a few fish and not as we have experienced before on other fishing outings. We did give a nice tip 20% because that’s who we are . Wish him the best in the future.
Caleb M. | September 15, 2026

Trip: Bay Fishing Trips
★★★★★
Good communication and flexible in scheduling. Provided good instruction to a beginner which resulted in success. Captain Tim showed great knowledge of the species and habitat. We would recommend this Captain!
Don P. | September 15, 2026

Trip: Bow Fishing & Gigging
★★★★★
Thx you for the best trip today!! David and Brandon made sure we all had bait, got the fish we caught into the boat and then flayed. We caught amberjack and red snapper!
Cheryl H. | September 15, 2026

Trip: 6 Hours Of OFFSHORE Reef Fishing

Okaloosa Island Fishing Reports (October 2026)

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Okaloosa Island Weather Forecast

Fishing reports straight from our guides in Okaloosa Island

Target Species

What's Biting in Okaloosa Island

Top Fishing Trips in Okaloosa Island

Half Day Trip - 22’ Century

Fall Special Deal 33

4-10 Hr Sandbar/Bar Hopping Tour

🔥 Red Snapper Fishing Trip (PM)

12 Hour Tuna/Big Game Trip

Freeport Inshore Trip

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