Okaloosa Island Weather Forecast

Fishing reports straight from our guides in Okaloosa Island

Jake Durant
Jake D.
Pensacola, Florida
Reported 3 years ago
The fishing has been good offshore and will just get better as the weather warms up. Vermillion snapper and Trigger fish have been the dinner table targets but you catch plenty of different fish. Weather has been a big factor but it's getting better all the time.
Jake Durant
Jake D. Pensacola, Florida Reported 3 years ago
The fishing has been good offshore and will just get better as the weather warms up. Vermillion snapper and Trigger fish have been the dinner table targets but you catch plenty of different fish. Weather has been a big factor but it's getting better all the time.
Triggerfish Fishing in Pensacola, Florida
Triggerfish Fishing in Pensacola, Florida
Triggerfish Fishing in Pensacola, Florida
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Wayne Alexander
Wayne A.
Niceville, Florida
Reported 3 years ago
I have been targeting mangrove snapper, Inshore, and Vermilion and Snapper or Offshore.
Wayne Alexander
Wayne A. Niceville, Florida Reported 3 years ago
I have been targeting mangrove snapper, Inshore, and Vermilion and Snapper or Offshore.
False Albacore, Mangrove Snapper, Perch Fishing in Niceville, Florida
False Albacore, Mangrove Snapper, Perch Fishing in Niceville, Florida
False Albacore, Mangrove Snapper, Perch Fishing in Niceville, Florida
False Albacore, Mangrove Snapper, Perch Fishing in Niceville, Florida
False Albacore, Mangrove Snapper, Perch Fishing in Niceville, Florida
False Albacore, Mangrove Snapper, Perch Fishing in Niceville, Florida
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Seth L.
Choctaw Beach, Florida
Reported 3 years ago
Trout , redfish , Spanish mackerel are biting in the bay
Vermillion snappers , mangrove snappers , grouper , Kong mackerel , Blackfin tuna are being caught in the Gulf of Mexico
Fishing is getting more productive as the waters warm up !!
Seth Linton
Seth L. Choctaw Beach, Florida Reported 3 years ago
Trout , redfish , Spanish mackerel are biting in the bay
Vermillion snappers , mangrove snappers , grouper , Kong mackerel , Blackfin tuna are being caught in the Gulf of Mexico
Fishing is getting more productive as the waters warm up !!
Speckled Trout Fishing in Destin, Florida
Speckled Trout Fishing in Destin, Florida
Speckled Trout Fishing in Destin, Florida
Speckled Trout Fishing in Destin, Florida
Speckled Trout Fishing in Destin, Florida
Speckled Trout Fishing in Destin, Florida
Speckled Trout Fishing in Destin, Florida
Speckled Trout Fishing in Destin, Florida
Speckled Trout Fishing in Destin, Florida
Speckled Trout Fishing in Destin, Florida
Speckled Trout Fishing in Destin, Florida
Speckled Trout Fishing in Destin, Florida
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Austin Shults
Austin S.
Pensacola, Florida
Reported 3 years ago
The Spanish are back! The Sheepshead and bull redfish bite has been epic this past month. I'm noticing those sheepshead bites are starting to slow down a bit. However, the Spanish Mackeral bite is hotter than ever. We are slow trolling tree rigs just outside the pass and catching 3-4 mackerel at a time. A little bit farther out on the reefs we are catching some early season red snappers and triggerfish on almost every drop. Several good Cobia are starting to be caught, so we are hoping for a strong early season bite to be picking up here in...
Austin Shults
Austin S. Pensacola, Florida Reported 3 years ago
The Spanish are back! The Sheepshead and bull redfish bite has been epic this past month. I'm noticing those sheepshead bites are starting to slow down a bit. However, the Spanish Mackeral bite is hotter than ever. We are slow trolling tree rigs just outside the pass and catching 3-4 mackerel at a time. A little bit farther out on the reefs we are catching some early season red snappers and triggerfish on almost every drop. Several good Cobia are starting to be caught, so we are hoping for a strong early season bite to be picking up here in April and May.
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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Marvin G.
Ponce de Leon, Florida
Reported 3 years ago
Fishing has been great here in NW Florida. Redfish and trout bite has been great!
Marvin Glasgow
Marvin G. Ponce de Leon, Florida Reported 3 years ago
Fishing has been great here in NW Florida. Redfish and trout bite has been great!
Speckled Trout Fishing in Santa Rosa Beach, Florida
Speckled Trout Fishing in Santa Rosa Beach, Florida
Speckled Trout Fishing in Santa Rosa Beach, Florida
Speckled Trout Fishing in Santa Rosa Beach, Florida
Speckled Trout Fishing in Santa Rosa Beach, Florida
Speckled Trout Fishing in Santa Rosa Beach, Florida
Speckled Trout Fishing in Santa Rosa Beach, Florida
Speckled Trout Fishing in Santa Rosa Beach, Florida
Speckled Trout Fishing in Santa Rosa Beach, Florida
Speckled Trout Fishing in Santa Rosa Beach, Florida
Speckled Trout Fishing in Santa Rosa Beach, Florida
Speckled Trout Fishing in Santa Rosa Beach, Florida
Speckled Trout Fishing in Santa Rosa Beach, Florida
Speckled Trout Fishing in Santa Rosa Beach, Florida
Speckled Trout Fishing in Santa Rosa Beach, Florida
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Jonathan Ray
Jon R.
Destin, Florida
Reported 3 years ago
Seas have been rough lately but we have managed to stay on the vermilion snapper and triggerfish! Caught a good King the other day too
Jonathan Ray
Jon R. Destin, Florida Reported 3 years ago
Seas have been rough lately but we have managed to stay on the vermilion snapper and triggerfish! Caught a good King the other day too
False Albacore, Scup, Triggerfish, Vermillion Snapper Fishing in Destin, Florida
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Matthew Champion
Matthew C.
Valparaiso, Florida
Reported 3 years ago
Wahoo bite is on fire here in Destin!
Matthew Champion
Matthew C. Valparaiso, Florida Reported 3 years ago
Wahoo bite is on fire here in Destin!
Gag Grouper, Snowy Grouper, Vermillion Snapper, Wahoo Fishing in Destin, Florida
Gag Grouper, Snowy Grouper, Vermillion Snapper, Wahoo Fishing in Destin, Florida
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Conner C.
Santa Rosa Beach, Florida
Reported 3 years ago
The Spanish bite has been on fire lately. Red fish and speckled trout have been great in the afternoons. Kings are starting to run throughout the pass and around the wrecks
Conner Cline
Conner C. Santa Rosa Beach, Florida Reported 3 years ago
The Spanish bite has been on fire lately. Red fish and speckled trout have been great in the afternoons. Kings are starting to run throughout the pass and around the wrecks
Redfish Fishing in Santa Rosa Beach, Florida, USA
Redfish Fishing in Santa Rosa Beach, Florida, USA
Redfish Fishing in Santa Rosa Beach, Florida, USA
Redfish Fishing in Santa Rosa Beach, Florida, USA
Redfish Fishing in Santa Rosa Beach, Florida, USA
Redfish Fishing in Santa Rosa Beach, Florida, USA
Redfish Fishing in Santa Rosa Beach, Florida, USA
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Travis Tucker
Travis T.
Pensacola Beach, Florida
Reported 3 years ago
This 6 hour fishing charter was on the tail end of a cold front. With that we had some wind and some bigger than normal seas but this crew toughed it out! There main focus was to keep what they caught so we targeted vermilion snapper and trigger fish that were in season. We also caught some red snapper that went back. All in all I good day with some great people!
Travis Tucker
Travis T. Pensacola Beach, Florida Reported 3 years ago
This 6 hour fishing charter was on the tail end of a cold front. With that we had some wind and some bigger than normal seas but this crew toughed it out! There main focus was to keep what they caught so we targeted vermilion snapper and trigger fish that were in season. We also caught some red snapper that went back. All in all I good day with some great people!
Triggerfish, Vermillion Snapper Fishing in Pensacola Beach, Florida
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Mike Dates
Mike D.
Destin, Florida
Reported 3 years ago
Spanish Mackerel have shown up in pretty good numbers inshore and Vermillion snapper are plentiful on 6 hour trips. Cobia are due any day now. There have been some 40lb Kingfish around as well but not so plentiful as to go and target them. There have been some reports that trout and redfish are biting in the bay.
Mike Dates
Mike D. Destin, Florida Reported 3 years ago
Spanish Mackerel have shown up in pretty good numbers inshore and Vermillion snapper are plentiful on 6 hour trips. Cobia are due any day now. There have been some 40lb Kingfish around as well but not so plentiful as to go and target them. There have been some reports that trout and redfish are biting in the bay.
Spanish Mackerel, Triggerfish, Vermillion Snapper Fishing in Destin, Florida
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Recent Okaloosa Island Reviews

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    Jp and Krueger were awesome

    Ryan B. | September 28, 2026

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    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

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    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

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    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

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    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

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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

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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

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    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!

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