Okaloosa Island Fishing Reports (April 2026)

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Brantley Galloway
Miramar Beach, Florida
Reported: 2 years ago

Beautiful day today

Brantley Galloway Miramar Beach, Florida Reported: 2 years ago

Beautiful day today

Gag Grouper, Red Snapper, Scup, Wahoo Fishing in Destin, Florida

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Jonathan Ray
Destin, Florida
Reported: 2 years ago

Trolling is at 50/50 right now but bottom fishing is really good if you can get through the triggerfish! The FWC is going to have to make a no limit on them as they are taking over Reefs and Wrecks, we usually catch around 100 triggerfish with maybe 2 or...

Jonathan Ray Destin, Florida Reported: 2 years ago

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Trey Senterfitt
DeFuniak Springs, Florida
Reported: 2 years ago

Trey Senterfitt DeFuniak Springs, Florida Reported: 2 years ago

Fished 3 times during past 10 days. Odds are pretty good on over slot reds for next few weeks. There's been plenty of slot sized reds for the taking. Also, the speckled trout bite has been good and should continue through most of next month. This time last year, the big uglies/black drum were chewing and giving everyone aboard a run for their money! Speckled trout, blue fish, and Spanish mackerel are beginning to move in... another fun fish on light tackle

Redfish Fishing in Santa Rosa Beach, Florida

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Jimmy Early
DeFuniak Springs, Florida
Reported: 2 years ago

The trout bite is on! We are getting limits of trout the last few days. Good weather and good tides plus warm water have the trout bite at its peak! Using live or artificial baits, it really good.

Jimmy Early DeFuniak Springs, Florida Reported: 2 years ago

The trout bite is on! We are getting limits of trout the last few days. Good weather and good tides plus warm water have the trout bite at its peak! Using live or artificial baits, it really good.

Speckled Trout Fishing in Santa Rosa Beach, Florida

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Seth Linton
Choctaw Beach, Florida
Reported: 2 years ago

Redfish are biting along with trout and mangrove snapper on the bay . Vermillion snapper ,triggerfish , grouper and mackerels are biting in the gulf right now

Seth Linton Choctaw Beach, Florida Reported: 2 years ago

Redfish are biting along with trout and mangrove snapper on the bay .
Vermillion snapper ,triggerfish , grouper and mackerels are biting in the gulf right now

Mangrove Snapper, Speckled Trout Fishing in Destin, Florida

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Sloan Smith
Vernon, Florida
Reported: 2 years ago

Fishing has been awesome nice reds and big trout on the flats taking live pilchards

Sloan Smith Vernon, Florida Reported: 2 years ago

Fishing has been awesome nice reds and big trout on the flats taking live pilchards

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Tyler Brennan
Destin, Florida
Reported: 2 years ago

The bottom fishing in Destin is some of the best I've seen in years right now! We are catching lots of vermillion snapper, trigger fish, white snapper, almaco jack and red snapper. Red snapper season starts June 1st and runs till Aug 18th!

Tyler Brennan Destin, Florida Reported: 2 years ago

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Justin Ziegler
Destin, Florida
Reported: 2 years ago

The sword bite has been on fire and it's only getting better. May is known for big girls and they ride for free.

Justin Ziegler Destin, Florida Reported: 2 years ago

The sword bite has been on fire and it's only getting better. May is known for big girls and they ride for free.

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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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