Ponce de Leon Fishing Reports (December 2025)

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Fishing reports straight from our guides in Ponce de Leon

Robbie Broestler
Niceville, Florida
Reported: 9 months ago

Robbie Broestler Niceville, Florida Reported: 9 months ago

February 2025 The offshore bite around Key West is absolutely red hot right now, with blackfin tuna and cobia stealing the show! Blackfin Tuna Frenzy The blackfin tuna action has been nothing short of spectacular. Schools of these torpedoes are stacking up along the edge of the reef and in deeper blue water, particularly around the humps and wrecks. Anglers live baiting with pilchards, threadfin herring, and small blue runners on light tackle are experiencing non-stop action. The key has been to chum heavy with live baits, creating a slick that pulls them right up to the boat. Once they’re fired up, it’s game on! Fish in the 15–25 lb range are common, with some larger bruisers mixed in. Light fluorocarbon leaders (20-30 lb) and small circle hooks are doing the trick, providing an epic fight that tests every inch of your gear. Cobia Crash the Party While targeting tuna, surprise visits from cobia have added to the excitement. These fish are cruising the same wrecks and structure, often trailing behind rays, sharks, and even alongside the tuna schools. They’re aggressive right now, smashing live baits like pinfish and pilchards without hesitation. Anglers are reporting cobia in the 20–40 lb class, with some true Key West giants pushing beyond that. Keep a pitch rod ready with a live bait hooked up because these fish often appear out of nowhere, especially when you’re chumming heavily. Tips for Success: • Chum Heavy: Live chumming with pilchards keeps both tuna and cobia around the boat.

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Adam Schroeder
Niceville, Florida
Reported: 9 months ago

Sheephead bite is strong

Adam Schroeder Niceville, Florida Reported: 9 months ago

Sheephead bite is strong

Sheepshead Fishing in Niceville, Florida

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MIRANDA CORLETT
Lynn Haven, Florida
Reported: 10 months ago

22 lb red snapper extension of sapper season got on Boston mackerel, 45.5 wahoo in state waters got on a 4/0 pen 113 60 lbs test line on a green deep diver

MIRANDA CORLETT Lynn Haven, Florida Reported: 10 months ago

22 lb red snapper extension of sapper season got on Boston mackerel, 45.5 wahoo in state waters got on a 4/0 pen 113 60 lbs test line on a green deep diver

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Justin Redmon
Chipley, Florida
Reported: 10 months ago

Yellow fin grouper very rare for the area but not a big fish. Also couple ladies putting in the work on a beautiful sunny day

Justin Redmon Chipley, Florida Reported: 10 months ago

Yellow fin grouper very rare for the area but not a big fish. Also couple ladies putting in the work on a beautiful sunny day

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MIRANDA CORLETT
Lynn Haven, Florida
Reported: 10 months ago

Beliners are biting a few red grouper

MIRANDA CORLETT Lynn Haven, Florida Reported: 10 months ago

Beliners are biting a few red grouper

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Nick Tate
Santa Rosa Beach, Florida
Reported: 10 months ago

We are already booking for the 25 season. So if you wanna catch some state water studs get with us now. Something along those lines

Nick Tate Santa Rosa Beach, Florida Reported: 10 months ago

We are already booking for the 25 season. So if you wanna catch some state water studs get with us now. Something along those lines

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Justin Redmon
Chipley, Florida
Reported: 10 months ago

Winters red fishing at its best

Justin Redmon Chipley, Florida Reported: 10 months ago

Winters red fishing at its best

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Adam Schroeder
Niceville, Florida
Reported: 10 months ago

Flounder bite has been strong and sheephead bite is excellent, With a bonus bonefish

Adam Schroeder Niceville, Florida Reported: 10 months ago

Flounder bite has been strong and sheephead bite is excellent, With a bonus bonefish

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