Okaloosa Island Fishing Reports (April 2026)

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Jordan Smith
Mary Esther, Florida
Reported: 2 months ago

Been tourny fishing

Jordan Smith Mary Esther, Florida Reported: 2 months ago

Been tourny fishing

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Jeff Jones
Miramar Beach, Florida
Reported: 3 months ago

Scamps and red grouper are hot!

Jeff Jones Miramar Beach, Florida Reported: 3 months ago

Scamps and red grouper are hot!

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Blake Hunter with Reel 30A Charters
Santa Rosa Beach, Florida
Reported: 3 months ago

Fishing on the beach has been really good

Blake Hunter with Reel 30A Charters Santa Rosa Beach, Florida Reported: 3 months ago

Fishing on the beach has been really good

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Jonathan Ray
Destin, Florida
Reported: 3 months ago

Vermillion and grouper bite is on fire right now! Seas are perfect

Jonathan Ray Destin, Florida Reported: 3 months ago

Vermillion and grouper bite is on fire right now! Seas are perfect

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Alex Hare
Fort Walton Beach, Florida
Reported: 3 months ago

Some great fishing. Lots of snappers, groupers and triggerfish right now!!

Alex Hare Fort Walton Beach, Florida Reported: 3 months ago

Some great fishing. Lots of snappers, groupers and triggerfish right now!!

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Wayne Alexander
Niceville, Florida
Reported: 3 months ago

First one this month!

Wayne Alexander Niceville, Florida Reported: 3 months ago

First one this month!

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James Callahan
Pensacola, Florida
Reported: 3 months ago

James Callahan Pensacola, Florida Reported: 3 months ago

Inshore: Flounder are being found around inlets, sandy cuts, docks, bridge pilings, and along channel edges. Mud minnows or finger mullet on a jighead or Carolina rig are producing best. Work the bait slowly along the bottom with short hops and pauses. Sheepshead and black drum are holding tight to structure, especially piers, bridges, rock jetties, and barnacle-covered docks. Offshore: Snapper and grouper (season-dependent) are stacked on structure such as natural bottom, ledges, and wrecks. Live pinfish, vermilion, squid strips, and cut bait are all effective—be mindful of current and use enough weight to stay on bottom. Pelagics like mahi, wahoo, and tuna (season-dependent) are showing along rips, temperature breaks, weed lines, and color changes. Rigged ballyhoo and skirted trolling lures are working well; if fish are up, topwater action can be hot. Troll the edges and circle back to thoroughly work any floating debris.

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Matthew Miller
Pensacola Beach, Florida
Reported: 3 months ago

Matthew Miller Pensacola Beach, Florida Reported: 3 months ago

Bottom fishing has been hot for Nov & Dec .
We have a good consistent black fin run every fall to spring or so here in the panhandle. For the last 5 or 6 years, anyway.
This year, some 100-150# yellowfins came in with the blackfins, 2 were landed on Pensacola pier. About 10 or so were hooked on the pier, fought for 3 to 5 hours on spinning gear, and lost at the pier.

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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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