Panama City Fishing Reports (May 2026)

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Nathan Stow
Panama City, Florida
Reported: 1 month ago

Vermillion snapper and Spanish mackerel are what we've been chasing lately

Nathan Stow Panama City, Florida Reported: 1 month ago

Vermillion snapper and Spanish mackerel are what we've been chasing lately

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Justin Redmon
Chipley, Florida
Reported: 1 month ago

Spanish and sheepshead are biting good

Justin Redmon Chipley, Florida Reported: 1 month ago

Spanish and sheepshead are biting good

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Eric Wilkas
Panama City Beach, Florida
Reported: 1 month ago

Spring time is heating up ! Vermillion snapper limits daily , triggerfish are biting and the red grouper . Inshore Redfish and trout are up on the flats

Eric Wilkas Panama City Beach, Florida Reported: 1 month ago

Spring time is heating up !
Vermillion snapper limits daily , triggerfish are biting and the red grouper .
Inshore
Redfish and trout are up on the flats

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Marvin Glasgow
Ponce de Leon, Florida
Reported: 1 month ago

Trout and redfish bite has been great with the cooler weather

Marvin Glasgow Ponce de Leon, Florida Reported: 1 month ago

Trout and redfish bite has been great with the cooler weather

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Hunter Novak
Panama City, Florida
Reported: 1 month ago

Weathers been hit or miss nothing many bites for trigger season but some good catches

Hunter Novak Panama City, Florida Reported: 1 month ago

Weathers been hit or miss nothing many bites for trigger season but some good catches

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Jimmy Early
DeFuniak Springs, Florida
Reported: 2 months ago

The redfish bite is hot. 29", 33" and 26. Water temps are rising, 69-71 today, the fish are hungry. Today was catch and release as per my Fisherman. The bite should be good through May, depending on the weather.

Jimmy Early DeFuniak Springs, Florida Reported: 2 months ago

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Ron Burgett
Panama City Beach, Florida
Reported: 2 months ago

Had to brag about the largest squirrel fish I've ever seen. Lol. Lots of red grouper, triggers caught had a few nice b liners they wanted to keep.

Ron Burgett Panama City Beach, Florida Reported: 2 months ago

Had to brag about the largest squirrel fish I've ever seen. Lol. Lots of red grouper, triggers caught had a few nice b liners they wanted to keep.

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Eric Wilkas
Panama City Beach, Florida
Reported: 2 months ago

The offshore bite has been excellent spring time is coming. Spanish are starting to move in sheep's head just started showing up at the past and the offshore bite has been good for Vermilion snapper and red grouper. The Bay Fishing has picked up nice sized trout have been caught...

Eric Wilkas Panama City Beach, Florida Reported: 2 months ago

The offshore bite has been excellent spring time is coming. Spanish are starting to move in sheep's head just started showing up at the past and the offshore bite has been good for Vermilion snapper and red grouper.

The Bay Fishing has picked up nice sized trout have been caught in the red fish are biting on artificial and live bait

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Max was a great guide. I had a fun time and he was a great guy to talk to as well. He was prompt and we got out right fishing right away.
Greg J. | April 25, 2026

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Stephen H. | April 18, 2026

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We had a great trip! Weather was amazing and fish were biting! Even with a little sea sickness we all had an amazing time. Captains kept it fun and were very knowledgeable and on point with a plan!
Alicia N. | April 14, 2026

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Max was great we had a lot of fun catching fish.
Darrel K. | April 13, 2026

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Very knowledgeable and helpful throughout the trip. Great insight and very punctual and informative with the kids
Lajohn S. | April 7, 2026

Trip: 2 Hour Kids Trip
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Great experience!!! Caught some fish and made some good memories.
Jason H. | April 6, 2026

Trip: Santa Rosa Beach Hook-Up
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Jon was a fantastic guide. We had a great couple hours of fishing. Great memories for my son and me. Can’t recommend Jon enough.
Benjamin B. | April 6, 2026

Trip: 2-Hour Kids Trip - 26’ Pathfinder
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Captain Max did a great job putting us on some fish. The whole family had a great time.
John Z. | April 3, 2026

Trip: 4-Hour Offshore Fishing
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Capt. Josh was great! He took my daughter and two grandkids (7 and 9) out for 2- hour tour; caught nine Spanish mackerel, great first experience on an ocean boat for the grandkids. Thank you!
Neal M. | April 3, 2026

Trip: 2 Hour Kids Trip
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We had a great 4hr trip with Capt Max. Was a first time for my wife and daughter and they both were able to catch a lot of fish. We caught so many different types of fish and able to keep some grouper and trigger fish. Max is a friendly captain and we would definitely go out with him again.
Joe R. | March 27, 2026

Trip: 4-Hour Offshore Fishing

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