Okaloosa Island Fishing Reports (April 2026)

Okaloosa Island Weather Forecast

Fishing reports straight from our guides in Okaloosa Island

Wayne Alexander
Niceville, Florida
Reported: 3 years ago

The weather has been up and down, but I've been able to move the trips to better days. There is not much open to keep in the gulf ,so I have been doing well inshore. We mostly caught mangrove snapper, and a few other species.

Wayne Alexander Niceville, Florida Reported: 3 years ago

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Larry Shults
Pensacola, Florida
Reported: 3 years ago

Larry Shults 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

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Brandon Simon
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 Santa Rosa Beach, Florida Reported: 3 years ago

Redfish, Speckled Trout Fishing in Santa Rosa Beach, Florida

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Alex Hare
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 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

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Jake Durant with Gulf Bay Charters
Pensacola, Florida
Reported: 3 years ago

The redfish are still here!

Jake Durant with Gulf Bay Charters Pensacola, Florida Reported: 3 years ago

The redfish are still here!

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Jonathan Ray
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 Destin, Florida Reported: 3 years ago

Lane Snapper, Scup, Triggerfish Fishing in Destin, Florida

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Robert Fulton
Destin, Florida
Reported: 3 years ago

Trigger Fishing starts March 1st for us these are from previous years

Robert Fulton Destin, Florida Reported: 3 years ago

Trigger Fishing starts March 1st for us these are from previous years

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Zach Wolfe
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 Destin, Florida Reported: 3 years ago

Almaco Jack, Little Tunny / False Albacore, Vermillion Snapper Fishing in Destin, Florida

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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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