Okaloosa Island Weather Forecast

Fishing reports straight from our guides in Okaloosa Island

Austin Shults
Austin S.
Pensacola, Florida
Reported 3 years ago
Well spring is working it's way here. The weather is warming up and the fishing is heating up with it. Inshore the sheepshead bite is still pretty hot on the jetties and bridge pilings. Drop a shrimp or a fiddler on a jig and hold on. Nearshore Bonita schools are boiling the waters already. Look for birds working and throw a gotcha plug into the water and hold on for a great fight. If targeting triggerfish and snapper, they are already schooled up on any bottom structure you can find. Drop a chicken rig with some cut squid, cigar minnow,...
Austin Shults
Austin S. Pensacola, Florida Reported 3 years ago
Well spring is working it's way here. The weather is warming up and the fishing is heating up with it. Inshore the sheepshead bite is still pretty hot on the jetties and bridge pilings. Drop a shrimp or a fiddler on a jig and hold on. Nearshore Bonita schools are boiling the waters already. Look for birds working and throw a gotcha plug into the water and hold on for a great fight. If targeting triggerfish and snapper, they are already schooled up on any bottom structure you can find. Drop a chicken rig with some cut squid, cigar minnow, or any other cut bait and you should get bit pretty quick. With the red tide affecting our southern waters, Pensacola may be a place to go. So far we have had not been impacted and our fishery is solid and looking good for the season.
Red Snapper Fishing in Pensacola, Florida
Red Snapper Fishing in Pensacola, Florida
Red Snapper Fishing in Pensacola, Florida
Red Snapper Fishing in Pensacola, Florida
Red Snapper Fishing in Pensacola, Florida
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Brandon Simon
Brandon S.
Santa Rosa Beach, Florida
Reported 3 years ago
The water is heating up which means the fish are following. Surf fishing for pompano is starting to turn on and redfish and trout in the bay are moving to shallower water to feed. Trout just opened March 1st so time to get after them!
Brandon Simon
Brandon S. Santa Rosa Beach, Florida Reported 3 years ago
The water is heating up which means the fish are following. Surf fishing for pompano is starting to turn on and redfish and trout in the bay are moving to shallower water to feed. Trout just opened March 1st so time to get after them!
Redfish, Speckled Trout Fishing in Santa Rosa Beach, Florida
Redfish, Speckled Trout Fishing in Santa Rosa Beach, Florida
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Alex Hare
Alex H.
Fort Walton Beach, Florida
Reported 3 years ago
Spanish have showed up good! Lots of mingos and triggers as well close to beach
Alex Hare
Alex H. Fort Walton Beach, Florida Reported 3 years ago
Spanish have showed up good! Lots of mingos and triggers as well close to beach
Spanish Mackerel Fishing in Destin, Florida
Spanish Mackerel Fishing in Destin, Florida
Spanish Mackerel Fishing in Destin, Florida
Spanish Mackerel Fishing in Destin, Florida
Spanish Mackerel Fishing in Destin, Florida
Spanish Mackerel Fishing in Destin, Florida
Spanish Mackerel Fishing in Destin, Florida
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Jake Durant
Jake D.
Pensacola, Florida
Reported 3 years ago
The redfish are still here!
Jake Durant
Jake D. Pensacola, Florida Reported 3 years ago
The redfish are still here!
Redfish Fishing in Pensacola, Florida
Redfish Fishing in Pensacola, Florida
Redfish Fishing in Pensacola, Florida
Redfish Fishing in Pensacola, Florida
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Jonathan Ray
Jon R.
Destin, Florida
Reported 3 years ago
Triggerfish season started today, bite was solid and finding a day for calm seas like today is hard but the fishing is definitely picking up! Trolling is producing a few blackfin tuna and deep drop is producing some File Fish
Jonathan Ray
Jon R. Destin, Florida Reported 3 years ago
Triggerfish season started today, bite was solid and finding a day for calm seas like today is hard but the fishing is definitely picking up! Trolling is producing a few blackfin tuna and deep drop is producing some File Fish
Lane Snapper, Scup, Triggerfish Fishing in Destin, Florida
Lane Snapper, Scup, Triggerfish Fishing in Destin, Florida
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Robert Fulton
Robert F.
Destin, Florida
Reported 3 years ago
Trigger Fishing starts March 1st for us these are from previous years
Robert Fulton
Robert F. Destin, Florida Reported 3 years ago
Trigger Fishing starts March 1st for us these are from previous years
Triggerfish Fishing in Destin, Florida
Triggerfish Fishing in Destin, Florida
Triggerfish Fishing in Destin, Florida
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Zach Wolfe
Zach W.
Destin, Florida
Reported 3 years ago
Weather is getting warmer and the fish are biting. Good vermilion snapper bite for some dinner or lunch. Almaco jacks also plenty of big snapper to catch and release along with some black snapper that are always in season.Cobia fishing just around the corner
Zach Wolfe
Zach W. Destin, Florida Reported 3 years ago
Weather is getting warmer and the fish are biting. Good vermilion snapper bite for some dinner or lunch. Almaco jacks also plenty of big snapper to catch and release along with some black snapper that are always in season.Cobia fishing just around the corner
Almaco Jack, Little Tunny / False Albacore, Vermillion Snapper Fishing in Destin, Florida
Almaco Jack, Little Tunny / False Albacore, Vermillion Snapper Fishing in Destin, Florida
Almaco Jack, Little Tunny / False Albacore, Vermillion Snapper Fishing in Destin, Florida
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Matthew Champion
Matthew C.
Valparaiso, Florida
Reported 3 years ago
Fishing has been fantastic. Gearing up for spring break and will be running spring break specials at $285 an hour for March, April, and May
Matthew Champion
Matthew C. Valparaiso, Florida Reported 3 years ago
Fishing has been fantastic. Gearing up for spring break and will be running spring break specials at $285 an hour for March, April, and May
Mahi Mahi / Dorado Fishing in Destin, Florida
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Matthew Champion
Matthew C.
Valparaiso, Florida
Reported 3 years ago
Fishing has been fantastic gearing up for spring break will be running spring break specials at 285 an hour for March April and May
Matthew Champion
Matthew C. Valparaiso, Florida Reported 3 years ago
Fishing has been fantastic gearing up for spring break will be running spring break specials at 285 an hour for March April and May
Barracuda, Blackfin Tuna, Mahi Mahi / Dorado Fishing in Destin, Florida
Barracuda, Blackfin Tuna, Mahi Mahi / Dorado Fishing in Destin, Florida
Barracuda, Blackfin Tuna, Mahi Mahi / Dorado Fishing in Destin, Florida
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Alex Hare
Alex H.
Fort Walton Beach, Florida
Reported 3 years ago
Weathers been good, fish are biting, and going to do nothing but get better with the warmer temps!!! Mingo snapper, flounder, amberjack, red snapper and triggerfish are mainly what we are catching!!!
Alex Hare
Alex H. Fort Walton Beach, Florida Reported 3 years ago
Weathers been good, fish are biting, and going to do nothing but get better with the warmer temps!!! Mingo snapper, flounder, amberjack, red snapper and triggerfish are mainly what we are catching!!!
Vermillion Snapper Fishing in Destin, Florida
Vermillion Snapper Fishing in Destin, Florida
Vermillion Snapper Fishing in Destin, Florida
Vermillion Snapper Fishing in Destin, Florida
Vermillion Snapper Fishing in Destin, Florida
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Recent Okaloosa Island Reviews

  • ★★★★★
    If you want to have a great time and catch lots of fish, look no further!! This was such a fun experience for our family of 4. Captain Heath was the best guide ever!! We caught lots of fish and even got a chance to do a little snorkeling. We had the best time and will definitely be booking with him again asap!

    Angel B. | July 16, 2026

    Trip: 4-10 Hour Trip – Offshore

  • ★★★★★
    Nice people! Great experience! Will definitely be back! Thank you!!!!

    P. E. | July 15, 2026

    Trip: Fishing Trips With Captain Kent

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    Captain David was really friendly and had the knowledge it took to catch fish. He took extra time to show/teach 9 year old grandson how to catch 4 different species of saltwater fish. Thanks again captain.

    John H. | July 15, 2026

    Trip: Bay Fishing Trips

  • ★★★★★
    Hearh was awesome! I had a great time!

    Donna M. | July 15, 2026

    Trip: 4-8 Hour Trip – Fish/Snorkel/Swim

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    Had an amazing day with Jordan, he was great with my older kids and we caught a lot of fish! He helped filet our catch of the day which was so delicious. We would hire Jordan again when we return to fish in Destin!

    Holly D. | July 15, 2026

    Trip: Gulf Fishing Fun - 22’ Cape Horn CC

  • ★★★★★
    We had a great time and Zach communicated well and put us on lots of fish!

    Bailey W. | July 15, 2026

    Trip: Relaxing Offshore Special

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    Brought my kids on the trip. Craig and crew were very accommodating and assisted family so I could also catch fish. Very friendly and highly recommend if bringing a family with mixed age group. Caught many snapper and get a few larger fish, grouper, Bonita, amber jack. I will be looking up Craig for my next fishing trip in Destin.

    Donald H. | July 14, 2026

    Trip: 8 Hour Trip

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    We had a great experience with CPT. Kyle, he kept us on the fish. Ben, his deck hand was amazing and helped out tremendously. Definitely recommend this crew and boat. My family and I had a blast.

    Shane A. | July 14, 2026

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    Captain Tim was awesome. We did 4 hrs with 3 kids. We were all beginners. He was a good teacher and very patient. Will definitely charter with him again! -Nick

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