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Christopher Mitchell
Christopher M.
Destin, Florida
Reported 4 days ago
AJs and mingo snappers
Christopher Mitchell
Christopher M. Destin, Florida Reported 4 days ago
AJs and mingo snappers
Fishing in Destin, Florida
Fishing in Destin, Florida
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Ron Burgett
Ron B.
Panama City Beach, Florida
Reported 5 days ago
In between rain showers and small craft advisories we still manage to catch em
Ron Burgett
Ron B. Panama City Beach, Florida Reported 5 days ago
In between rain showers and small craft advisories we still manage to catch em
Fishing in Panama City Beach, Florida
Fishing in Panama City Beach, Florida
Fishing in Panama City Beach, Florida
Fishing in Panama City Beach, Florida
Fishing in Panama City Beach, Florida
Fishing in Panama City Beach, Florida
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Parker Heagerty
Parker H.
Fort Walton Beach, Florida
Reported 6 days ago
Fishing report this past week: The bite has been heating up as we start the Destin fishing rodeo this October. We hope to catch some winners this year!
Parker Heagerty
Parker H. Fort Walton Beach, Florida Reported 6 days ago
Fishing report this past week: The bite has been heating up as we start the Destin fishing rodeo this October. We hope to catch some winners this year!
Fishing in Fort Walton Beach, Florida
Fishing in Fort Walton Beach, Florida
Fishing in Fort Walton Beach, Florida
Fishing in Fort Walton Beach, Florida
Fishing in Fort Walton Beach, Florida
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Alex Hare
Alex H.
Fort Walton Beach, Florida
Reported 1 week ago
Snappers groupers and triggerfish bite is good! Mahi Mahi king mackerel and sailfish trolling
Alex Hare
Alex H. Fort Walton Beach, Florida Reported 1 week ago
Snappers groupers and triggerfish bite is good! Mahi Mahi king mackerel and sailfish trolling
Fishing in Destin, Florida
Fishing in Destin, Florida
Fishing in Destin, Florida
Fishing in Destin, Florida
Fishing in Destin, Florida
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Ken Carpenter
Ken C.
Fort Walton Beach, Florida
Reported 2 weeks ago
Fishing is heating up redfish and trout in the Bayou, King mackerel, Spanish mackerel, and some red snappers in the Gulf, along with some mangrove and Vermillion snappers. A few red groupers and a few gag groupers as well.
Ken Carpenter
Ken C. Fort Walton Beach, Florida Reported 2 weeks ago
Fishing is heating up redfish and trout in the Bayou, King mackerel, Spanish mackerel, and some red snappers in the Gulf, along with some mangrove and Vermillion snappers. A few red groupers and a few gag groupers as well.
Fishing in Fort Walton Beach, Florida
Fishing in Fort Walton Beach, Florida
Fishing in Fort Walton Beach, Florida
Fishing in Fort Walton Beach, Florida
Fishing in Fort Walton Beach, Florida
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Stephen Hess
Stephen H.
Santa Rosa Beach, Florida
Reported 2 weeks ago
All fish are firing off, just need some anglers to get out there and get after them!
Stephen Hess
Stephen H. Santa Rosa Beach, Florida Reported 2 weeks ago
All fish are firing off, just need some anglers to get out there and get after them!
Fishing in Panama City, Florida
Fishing in Panama City, Florida
Fishing in Panama City, Florida
Fishing in Panama City, Florida
Fishing in Panama City, Florida
Fishing in Panama City, Florida
Fishing in Panama City, Florida
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Brady B.
Destin, Florida
Reported 3 weeks ago
We've been getting 'em but it's tough and gotta work hard to produce!
Brady Bowman
Brady B. Destin, Florida Reported 3 weeks ago
We've been getting 'em but it's tough and gotta work hard to produce!
Fishing in Destin, Florida
Fishing in Destin, Florida
Fishing in Destin, Florida
Fishing in Destin, Florida
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Jeff Ready
Jeff R.
Panama City Beach, Florida
Reported 3 weeks ago
September is an awesome month for fishing right now since nearly every species is in season, Gag Grouper, Red Snapper, Amberjack, Triggerfish, Vermillion and Lane Snappers, Red Grouper, Spanish and King Mackerel, Mahi Mahi, even some Redfish inshore! Some species will close at the end of the month but the fishing in October is still going to be on fire with all but a few species above still open season.
Jeff Ready
Jeff R. Panama City Beach, Florida Reported 3 weeks ago
September is an awesome month for fishing right now since nearly every species is in season, Gag Grouper, Red Snapper, Amberjack, Triggerfish, Vermillion and Lane Snappers, Red Grouper, Spanish and King Mackerel, Mahi Mahi, even some Redfish inshore! Some species will close at the end of the month but the fishing in October is still going to be on fire with all but a few species above still open season.
Fishing in Panama City Beach, Florida
Fishing in Panama City Beach, Florida
Fishing in Panama City Beach, Florida
Fishing in Panama City Beach, Florida
Fishing in Panama City Beach, Florida
Fishing in Panama City Beach, Florida
Fishing in Panama City Beach, Florida
Fishing in Panama City Beach, Florida
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Nathan Stow
Nathan S.
Panama City, Florida
Reported 3 weeks ago
These are from the last few trips. Everything is open and the big snapper and grouper bite is hot right now!
Nathan Stow
Nathan S. Panama City, Florida Reported 3 weeks ago
These are from the last few trips. Everything is open and the big snapper and grouper bite is hot right now!
Fishing in Panama City, Florida
Fishing in Panama City, Florida
Fishing in Panama City, Florida
Fishing in Panama City, Florida
Fishing in Panama City, Florida
Fishing in Panama City, Florida
Fishing in Panama City, Florida
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Chandler Williams
Chandler W.
Panama City Beach, Florida
Reported 3 weeks ago
Fishing is great!
Chandler Williams
Chandler W. Panama City Beach, Florida Reported 3 weeks ago
Fishing is great!
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Recent Santa Rosa Beach Reviews

  • ★★★★★
    Had a great time and very professional.

    Derek E. | October 7, 2026

    Trip: 2-Hour Kids Trip - 26’ Pathfinder

  • ★★★★★
    I booked this trip mainly for my 12 and 15 year old grandsons to experience. Max was an excellent guide and really made sure the boys had a great time and caught lots of fish. I would definitely book with Max for future trips.

    Jim D. | October 7, 2026

    Trip: 4-Hour Offshore Fishing

  • ★★★★★
    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!!!

  • ★★★★★
    Keith did a great job he put us on the fish! Super nice guy as well.

    Gary C. | September 22, 2026

    Trip: Intense Inshore Action!

  • ★★★★★
    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

  • ★★★★★
    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

  • ★★★★★
    Captain Richie did not disappoint. Party of 10 with 8 of us beginners, each came away with multiple catches! During our last stop, we encountered a school of Mahi Mahi. Captain Richie and crew tried to capture as many possible!! Will definitely book again!

    Kevin D. | September 11, 2026

    Trip: 6 Hour Let's Hit The Water Trip

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