Okaloosa Island Weather Forecast

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Wayne Alexander
Wayne A.
Niceville, Florida
Reported 3 years ago
The bite has been a little off the past couple days I think because of the full moon. We did catch an amber jack and a good size mangrove snapper out in the golf today. Last month was a great month for vermilion snapper.
Wayne Alexander
Wayne A. Niceville, Florida Reported 3 years ago
The bite has been a little off the past couple days I think because of the full moon. We did catch an amber jack and a good size mangrove snapper out in the golf today. Last month was a great month for vermilion snapper.
False Albacore, Lane Snapper, Vermillion Snapper Fishing in Niceville, Florida
False Albacore, Lane Snapper, Vermillion Snapper Fishing in Niceville, Florida
False Albacore, Lane Snapper, Vermillion Snapper Fishing in Niceville, Florida
False Albacore, Lane Snapper, Vermillion Snapper Fishing in Niceville, Florida
False Albacore, Lane Snapper, Vermillion Snapper Fishing in Niceville, Florida
False Albacore, Lane Snapper, Vermillion Snapper Fishing in Niceville, Florida
False Albacore, Lane Snapper, Vermillion Snapper Fishing in Niceville, Florida
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Conner C.
Santa Rosa Beach, Florida
Reported 3 years ago
Redfish and trout have been great in the flats and under docks.
Conner Cline
Conner C. Santa Rosa Beach, Florida Reported 3 years ago
Redfish and trout have been great in the flats and under docks.
Redfish Fishing in Santa Rosa Beach, FL, USA
Redfish Fishing in Santa Rosa Beach, FL, USA
Redfish Fishing in Santa Rosa Beach, FL, USA
Redfish Fishing in Santa Rosa Beach, FL, USA
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Jake Durant
Jake D.
Pensacola, Florida
Reported 3 years ago
Our snapper season is right around the corner the offshore trips for the next two months is the way to go
Jake Durant
Jake D. Pensacola, Florida Reported 3 years ago
Our snapper season is right around the corner the offshore trips for the next two months is the way to go
Redfish Fishing in Pensacola, Florida
Redfish Fishing in Pensacola, Florida
Redfish Fishing in Pensacola, Florida
Redfish Fishing in Pensacola, Florida
Redfish Fishing in Pensacola, Florida
Redfish Fishing in Pensacola, Florida
Redfish Fishing in Pensacola, Florida
Redfish Fishing in Pensacola, Florida
Redfish Fishing in Pensacola, Florida
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Eric H.
Destin, Florida
Reported 3 years ago
Had a good daytime swordfish trip yesterday....red snapper season starting tomorrow. Better of the two swordfish got attacked by a big mako shark about ten minutes into fight....that’s why it has no tai
Eric Hayles
Eric H. Destin, Florida Reported 3 years ago
Had a good daytime swordfish trip yesterday....red snapper season starting tomorrow. Better of the two swordfish got attacked by a big mako shark about ten minutes into fight....that’s why it has no tai
Swordfish Fishing in Destin, Florida
Swordfish Fishing in Destin, Florida
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Tyler Brennan
Tyler B.
Destin, Florida
Reported 3 years ago
The six hour trip is the ticket right now.
Tyler Brennan
Tyler B. Destin, Florida Reported 3 years ago
The six hour trip is the ticket right now.
Red Snapper, Vermillion Snapper Fishing in Destin, Florida
Red Snapper, Vermillion Snapper Fishing in Destin, Florida
Red Snapper, Vermillion Snapper Fishing in Destin, Florida
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Robbie Broestler
Robbie B.
Niceville, Florida
Reported 3 years ago
Fishing in Gulf is great. And the bay fishing for goldfish has been quite good even on the two hour kids trips for our bay trip going after gulf fish like mango, snapper and flounder, and so forth is producing at least a good catch, if not better. I tend to angle towards the goldfish because they’re better eating, even when I’m going in the bay but if you want to go after the speckle trout and redfish, like the other, the guides I do are as good as they get, we’ve been doing quite well.
Robbie Broestler
Robbie B. Niceville, Florida Reported 3 years ago
Fishing in Gulf is great. And the bay fishing for goldfish has been quite good even on the two hour kids trips for our bay trip going after gulf fish like mango, snapper and flounder, and so forth is producing at least a good catch, if not better. I tend to angle towards the goldfish because they’re better eating, even when I’m going in the bay but if you want to go after the speckle trout and redfish, like the other, the guides I do are as good as they get, we’ve been doing quite well.
Almaco Jack, Cobia, Perch, Red Grouper, Vermillion Snapper Fishing in Destin, Florida
Almaco Jack, Cobia, Perch, Red Grouper, Vermillion Snapper Fishing in Destin, Florida
Almaco Jack, Cobia, Perch, Red Grouper, Vermillion Snapper Fishing in Destin, Florida
Almaco Jack, Cobia, Perch, Red Grouper, Vermillion Snapper Fishing in Destin, Florida
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Dennis Minnick
Dennis M.
Crestview, Florida
Reported 3 years ago
This beautiful wahoo caught on the Scott Henry trip May 23rd
Dennis Minnick
Dennis M. Crestview, Florida Reported 3 years ago
This beautiful wahoo caught on the Scott Henry trip May 23rd
Wahoo Fishing in Destin, Florida
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Reid Phillips
Reid P.
Destin, Florida
Reported 3 years ago
Your clients from yesterday
Reid Phillips
Reid P. Destin, Florida Reported 3 years ago
Your clients from yesterday
Scup, Triggerfish, Vermillion Snapper, Wahoo Fishing in Destin, Florida
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Brantley Galloway
Brantley G.
Miramar Beach, Florida
Reported 3 years ago
Beautiful day today
Brantley Galloway
Brantley G. Miramar Beach, Florida Reported 3 years ago
Beautiful day today
Gag Grouper, Red Snapper, Scup, Wahoo Fishing in Destin, Florida
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Jonathan Ray
Jon R.
Destin, Florida
Reported 3 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 3 keepers on a good day! The red snapper are big this year and it should be a good season.
Jonathan Ray
Jon R. Destin, Florida Reported 3 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 3 keepers on a good day! The red snapper are big this year and it should be a good season.
Red Snapper Fishing in Destin, Florida
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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

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    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

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    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

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