Ponce de Leon Fishing Reports (December 2025)

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Matthew Champion
Valparaiso, Florida
Reported: 1 month ago

Crushing it!!!

Matthew Champion Valparaiso, Florida Reported: 1 month ago

Crushing it!!!

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Brantley Galloway
Miramar Beach, Florida
Reported: 3 months ago

This mornings trip. Fish are Biting.

Brantley Galloway Miramar Beach, Florida Reported: 3 months ago

This mornings trip. Fish are Biting.

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Eric Wilkas
Panama City Beach, Florida
Reported: 3 months ago

Mutton Snapper 14 lbs this week. We are catching Vermillion snapper limits too. Each trip we are catch some beautiful Mangrove snappers too. Sept 1-14 Gag Grouper, Red Grouper, AmberJack, Red Snapper, Trigger Fish and many others will be in Season. These days are filling up fast.

Eric Wilkas Panama City Beach, Florida Reported: 3 months ago

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Wayne Alexander
Niceville, Florida
Reported: 4 months ago

Red snapper has slow down in state waters, but it is towards the end of the red snapper season. Vermilion snapper, red grouper and some scamp grouper have been dependable.

Wayne Alexander Niceville, Florida Reported: 4 months ago

Red snapper has slow down in state waters, but it is towards the end of the red snapper season. Vermilion snapper, red grouper and some scamp grouper have been dependable.

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Robbie Broestler
Niceville, Florida
Reported: 6 months ago

I caught 36 head of Pompano three sharks about 15 head of ladyfish in about 18 to 20 head of catfish from 6 AM to 11:45 AM.

Robbie Broestler Niceville, Florida Reported: 6 months ago

I caught 36 head of Pompano three sharks about 15 head of ladyfish in about 18 to 20 head of catfish from 6 AM to 11:45 AM.

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Eric Wilkas
Panama City Beach, Florida
Reported: 8 months ago

Eric Wilkas Panama City Beach, Florida Reported: 8 months ago

Trout bite has been good; they are moving out of the creeks out to the flats for spawning. The reds are in the pass and up shallow if you like to sight fish. Sheepshead are just starting to show up; the bite is still slow for them but should start getting excellent any day. Offshore Vermillion snapper has been excellent! We've been catching some triggers and a red grouper. The Amberjack is always a great way to finish up a trip of catching and releasing them

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Adam Schroeder
Niceville, Florida
Reported: 8 months ago

Sheephead bite it still hot

Adam Schroeder Niceville, Florida Reported: 8 months ago

Sheephead bite it still hot

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Max Williams
Panama City Beach, Florida
Reported: 8 months ago

Max Williams Panama City Beach, Florida Reported: 8 months ago

The Redfish are on fire right now. We've had consistent enough weather to pattern the fish, and the water is warming up enough to keep them active. Topwater plugs is my favorite way to target these fish right now, but I'll also use swim baits and jigs. The Red Grouper bite was on fire this last week with the couple of good weather days we had, and the Vermilion Snapper and Triggerfish have been consistent all month. Red Snapper and Amberjack are easy to find, but until their season, we'll keep targeting other species. Spanish Mackerel are starting to get caught in the bay, but I expect it to be April 1st before the bite fires off.

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We had the best time fishing on Captain Chris’s boat. He made our experience special and put us on top of the fish. The boat and equipment was first class and Captain Chris was such a pleasure to be with.
Gene W. | November 21, 2025

Trip: PCB Fishing Adventure
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Great trip today with Jimmy. Perfect weather and company. Even caught a few fish. Will definitely go fishing with him again!
Peter P. | November 17, 2025

Trip: Early PCBeach Trip
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It was the first-time ever inland fishing had a blast!!! Capt. Max did a great job..
Rob F. | October 20, 2025

Trip: 4-Hour Inshore
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I want to be honest in this review. we had booked a trip with Mike, and was informed a day before the trip that it would not be with Mike, but it would be with another captain. the trip was fine. it wasnt great. it wasnt bad. we had nearly a half hour boat ride to get to the spot he wanted to fish and a half hour boat ride to get back. so right there we lost 25% of our time to fish, only leaving 3 hours. we did not fish any other spots. stayed in one place. we caught about a half a dozen fish that we could keep and clean. there were 6 of us total. 3 dads and 3 boys. the price before any type of tip was $875. Naturally we left a tip bringing the total to $1000. it was a fine trip, but unfortunately, i have to say it was not worth $1000 to fish for three hours off of the Jetty's at shell island. We had a decent time, but it was a little under-whelming.
Ryan G. | October 20, 2025

Trip: 4 Hour Trip – Inshore
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Captain Trey was very kind and helpful, especially with our two small grandkids. Caught 5 different kinds of fish and had a great afternoon!
Scott P. | October 17, 2025

Trip: Family Special - 22’ TranSport
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***** Captain Trey was very kind and knowledgeable - he went above and beyond to make sure our boys were able to catch some fish and have a good time - he had all of the equipment and we had a wonderful day on the water.
Carrie R. | October 16, 2025

Trip: Family Special - 22’ TranSport
★★★★★
He has a great attitude and we had a great time. Would definitely recommend!
Jacob M. | October 10, 2025

Trip: Choctawhatchee Fishing & Cruising
★★★★★
Joshua is a five star Captain. What a great trip, he is very personal and know how to find the fish. Had a very nice fish fry that night. I would highly recommend Captain Joshua!! Thank you!
Steve G. | October 10, 2025

Trip: Inshore Light Tackle Trips
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Excellent service, professional and very knowledgeable. Would try and teach as well as provide a service. Would highly recommend. Top notch.
Wayne R. | October 9, 2025

Trip: Let's GO! DEEP Offshore Trip
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This was the first time son and I have ever fished saltwater. We have only fished freshwater. Capt. Kent and his wife were the best. We already told Capt. Kent everytime we are here we are booking him. Great time!
Chuck C. | September 21, 2025

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