Okaloosa Island Weather Forecast

Fishing reports straight from our guides in Okaloosa Island

Jonathan Ray
Jon R.
Destin, Florida
Reported 3 years ago
This Cold weather snap has the billfish spun up, 300lb blue was tagged and landed a sail , the trolling has produced Bonita and king mackerel! We are at the end of our season so we are slowing down but still plenty of Reef fish to catch before the gulf weather gets harsh for
Jonathan Ray
Jon R. Destin, Florida Reported 3 years ago
This Cold weather snap has the billfish spun up, 300lb blue was tagged and landed a sail , the trolling has produced Bonita and king mackerel! We are at the end of our season so we are slowing down but still plenty of Reef fish to catch before the gulf weather gets harsh for
Little Tunny / False Albacore, Red Snapper, Triggerfish Fishing in Destin, Florida
Little Tunny / False Albacore, Red Snapper, Triggerfish Fishing in Destin, Florida
Little Tunny / False Albacore, Red Snapper, Triggerfish Fishing in Destin, Florida
Little Tunny / False Albacore, Red Snapper, Triggerfish Fishing in Destin, Florida
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Jason Rogers
Jason R.
Destin, Florida
Reported 3 years ago
Well they opened up red snappers for us on the weekends so even having a pretty good catch of red snappers and a few Triggerfish here and there for the trolling bite we've been catching a few Bonitas King mackerels and Spanish mackerels
Jason Rogers
Jason R. Destin, Florida Reported 3 years ago
Well they opened up red snappers for us on the weekends so even having a pretty good catch of red snappers and a few Triggerfish here and there for the trolling bite we've been catching a few Bonitas King mackerels and Spanish mackerels
Little Tunny / False Albacore, Red Snapper Fishing in Destin, Florida
Little Tunny / False Albacore, Red Snapper Fishing in Destin, Florida
Little Tunny / False Albacore, Red Snapper Fishing in Destin, Florida
Little Tunny / False Albacore, Red Snapper Fishing in Destin, Florida
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Wayne Alexander
Wayne A.
Niceville, Florida
Reported 3 years ago
The bite has still been good in October. We have the weekends open for red snapper but it has been hard to catch some of the bigger ones closer to shore. We have been catching other species though. Wahoo and blackfin tuna are supposed to venture in closer to shore this time of year. A few wahoo have been caught by some of my friends just 5-15 miles from the shore.
The Destin rodeo is going on through October and many fish have been caught including a giant 300 lb Warsaw grouper!
Large schools of bull redfish are starting to...
Wayne Alexander
Wayne A. Niceville, Florida Reported 3 years ago
The bite has still been good in October. We have the weekends open for red snapper but it has been hard to catch some of the bigger ones closer to shore. We have been catching other species though. Wahoo and blackfin tuna are supposed to venture in closer to shore this time of year. A few wahoo have been caught by some of my friends just 5-15 miles from the shore.
The Destin rodeo is going on through October and many fish have been caught including a giant 300 lb Warsaw grouper!
Large schools of bull redfish are starting to
gather in the back bay areas. We came up on a school of bull reds crashing the top water and hooked into a 20 pound redfish the other day.
Little Tunny / False Albacore, Triggerfish, Vermillion Snapper Fishing in Niceville, Florida
Little Tunny / False Albacore, Triggerfish, Vermillion Snapper Fishing in Niceville, Florida
Little Tunny / False Albacore, Triggerfish, Vermillion Snapper Fishing in Niceville, Florida
Little Tunny / False Albacore, Triggerfish, Vermillion Snapper Fishing in Niceville, Florida
Little Tunny / False Albacore, Triggerfish, Vermillion Snapper Fishing in Niceville, Florida
Little Tunny / False Albacore, Triggerfish, Vermillion Snapper Fishing in Niceville, Florida
Little Tunny / False Albacore, Triggerfish, Vermillion Snapper Fishing in Niceville, Florida
Little Tunny / False Albacore, Triggerfish, Vermillion Snapper Fishing in Niceville, Florida
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Austin Shults
Austin S.
Pensacola, Florida
Reported 3 years ago
October is a beautiful time to be out on the water here in the panhandle. The inshore bite is definitely awesome this time a year. You can pick off a lot of variety by pounding the banks with live shrimp, plastics, and twitch baits. Deep dropping or trolling offshore is still going strong. Just pick the right day to get out there as these northern winds start blowing pretty steady.
Austin Shults
Austin S. Pensacola, Florida Reported 3 years ago
October is a beautiful time to be out on the water here in the panhandle. The inshore bite is definitely awesome this time a year. You can pick off a lot of variety by pounding the banks with live shrimp, plastics, and twitch baits. Deep dropping or trolling offshore is still going strong. Just pick the right day to get out there as these northern winds start blowing pretty steady.
Bluefish, Florida Pompano Fishing in Pensacola, Florida
Bluefish, Florida Pompano Fishing in Pensacola, Florida
Bluefish, Florida Pompano Fishing in Pensacola, Florida
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Robbie Broestler
Robbie B.
Niceville, Florida
Reported 3 years ago
Red snapper open on weekends for October. When it's calm enough, we have been doing very well with some big snapper and even a grouper now and then. Smaller Mahi mahi still around. Occasionally a nice big for inshore 5-10 lb er. A few king mackerel showing up, but not thick yet.
Bay fishing-
Mangrove snapper bonanza! Fair amount of Spanish mackerel on fly lined baits. Big oversized red fish on the right winds. Has been good lately with North winds and Cooler temps.
Robbie Broestler
Robbie B. Niceville, Florida Reported 3 years ago
Red snapper open on weekends for October. When it's calm enough, we have been doing very well with some big snapper and even a grouper now and then. Smaller Mahi mahi still around. Occasionally a nice big for inshore 5-10 lb er. A few king mackerel showing up, but not thick yet.
Bay fishing-
Mangrove snapper bonanza! Fair amount of Spanish mackerel on fly lined baits. Big oversized red fish on the right winds. Has been good lately with North winds and Cooler temps.
Mangrove Snapper Fishing in Destin, Florida
Mangrove Snapper Fishing in Destin, Florida
Mangrove Snapper Fishing in Destin, Florida
Mangrove Snapper Fishing in Destin, Florida
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Matthew Champion
Matthew C.
Valparaiso, Florida
Reported 3 years ago
The fishing has been awesome lately and we're in the Destin fishing rodeo I am running specials for October & November at 275 an hour.
Matthew Champion
Matthew C. Valparaiso, Florida Reported 3 years ago
The fishing has been awesome lately and we're in the Destin fishing rodeo I am running specials for October & November at 275 an hour.
Mahi Mahi / Dorado, Red Grouper Fishing in Destin, Florida
Mahi Mahi / Dorado, Red Grouper Fishing in Destin, Florida
Mahi Mahi / Dorado, Red Grouper Fishing in Destin, Florida
Mahi Mahi / Dorado, Red Grouper Fishing in Destin, Florida
Mahi Mahi / Dorado, Red Grouper Fishing in Destin, Florida
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Jake Durant
Jake D.
Pensacola, Florida
Reported 3 years ago
And got lucky right on beach last week
Jake Durant
Jake D. Pensacola, Florida Reported 3 years ago
And got lucky right on beach last week
Sailfish Fishing in Pensacola, Florida
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Trey Senterfitt
Trey S.
DeFuniak Springs, Florida
Reported 4 years ago
Bite continues to improve some.
Trey Senterfitt
Trey S. DeFuniak Springs, Florida Reported 4 years ago
Bite continues to improve some.
Redfish fishing in Santa Rosa Beach, Florida
Redfish fishing in Santa Rosa Beach, Florida
Redfish fishing in Santa Rosa Beach, Florida
Redfish fishing in Santa Rosa Beach, Florida
Redfish fishing in Santa Rosa Beach, Florida
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Jimmy Early
Jimmy E.
DeFuniak Springs, Florida
Reported 4 years ago
The fishing has been a little slow for us but today it turned on hard. We had trout, gaff top, lady fish, bull reds and more keeping us on our toes. Used live bait and artificial. Today's bite was just awesome, here are a few pics.
Jimmy Early
Jimmy E. DeFuniak Springs, Florida Reported 4 years ago
The fishing has been a little slow for us but today it turned on hard. We had trout, gaff top, lady fish, bull reds and more keeping us on our toes. Used live bait and artificial. Today's bite was just awesome, here are a few pics.
Redfish fishing in Santa Rosa Beach, Florida
Redfish fishing in Santa Rosa Beach, Florida
Redfish fishing in Santa Rosa Beach, Florida
Redfish fishing in Santa Rosa Beach, Florida
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Jake Durant
Jake D.
Pensacola, Florida
Reported 4 years ago
The fishing here has been pretty steady this past month. Redfish, black snapper, flounder, trout and mackerel have been plentiful. Offshore fishing has been great whenever we can get out there!
Jake Durant
Jake D. Pensacola, Florida Reported 4 years ago
The fishing here has been pretty steady this past month. Redfish, black snapper, flounder, trout and mackerel have been plentiful. Offshore fishing has been great whenever we can get out there!
Redfish fishing in Pensacola, Florida
Redfish fishing in Pensacola, Florida
Redfish fishing in Pensacola, 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

  • ★★★★★
    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

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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!

    Cheryl H. | September 15, 2026

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