Santa Rosa Beach Fishing Reports (August 2026)

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Fishing reports straight from our guides in Santa Rosa Beach

Fort Walton Beach, Florida

Reported 5 days ago

Fishing has been great! Red grouper continue to be abundant in our area! Triggerfish has been a welcome addition as of August 1st. Plenty of action to be had.

Kyle L. Fort Walton Beach, Florida Reported 5 days ago

Fishing has been great! Red grouper continue to be abundant in our area! Triggerfish has been a welcome addition as of August 1st. Plenty of action to be had.

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Dexter E.

Santa Rosa Beach, Florida

Reported 6 days ago

Every now and then we hang into a good one

Dexter E. Santa Rosa Beach, Florida Reported 6 days ago

Every now and then we hang into a good one

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Nathan S.

Panama City, Florida

Reported 1 week ago

Red snapper, vermillion snapper and grouper bite is still hot right now

Nathan S. Panama City, Florida Reported 1 week ago

Red snapper, vermillion snapper and grouper bite is still hot right now

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Parker H.

Fort Walton Beach, Florida

Reported 1 week ago

Here are a few pics from that past week. Overall it was a good week and we are seeing solid cobia action.

Parker H. Fort Walton Beach, Florida Reported 1 week ago

Here are a few pics from that past week. Overall it was a good week and we are seeing solid cobia action.

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Ron B.

Panama City Beach, Florida

Reported 1 week ago

Early mornings are the best.

Ron B. Panama City Beach, Florida Reported 1 week ago

Early mornings are the best.

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Christopher M.

Destin, Florida

Reported 2 weeks ago

Mingo snapper and triggerfish season in state water Florida fishing

Christopher M. Destin, Florida Reported 2 weeks ago

Mingo snapper and triggerfish season in state water Florida fishing

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Chris B.

Shalimar, Florida

Reported 2 weeks ago

About as good as it gets for 4 hours.

Chris B. Shalimar, Florida Reported 2 weeks ago

About as good as it gets for 4 hours.

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Ryan H.

Destin, Florida

Reported 2 weeks ago

No one has limited out in snapper this year in destin

Ryan H. Destin, Florida Reported 2 weeks ago

No one has limited out in snapper this year in destin

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Jordan N.

Fort Walton Beach, Florida

Reported 2 weeks ago

50 yards from the dock

Jordan N. Fort Walton Beach, Florida Reported 2 weeks ago

50 yards from the dock

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Jordan N.

Fort Walton Beach, Florida

Reported 2 weeks ago

Redfish chewing to

Jordan N. Fort Walton Beach, Florida Reported 2 weeks ago

Redfish chewing to

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Boat Cruise, Dolphin Watching, Sunset Cruise in Destin

Dolphin/sunset Tours

100% (18) Guided by Alex

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30A Kids Trip

100% (21) Guided by Marvin

22 ft 1 - 4 People From $450

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6-10 Hour Trip – Offshore

100% (3) Guided by Heath

25 ft 1 - 6 People From $1,080

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Inshore, Nearshore, Snorkeling in Fort Walton Beach

4-8 Hour Trip – Fish/Snorkel/Swim

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100% (18) Guided by Trey

53 ft 1 - 6 People From $2,100

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Big Shot Bottom Fishing

95% (21) Managed by Kelia

55 ft 1 - 22 People From $2,700

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Recent Santa Rosa Beach Reviews

★★★★★
Mike was an awesome captain cannot thank him enough for being patient with my son. We caught what we could and had a blast doing it. Got to go fast and catch fish what else can you ask for!
Colton C. | August 24, 2026

Trip: 3-Hour Kids Fun Trip
★★★★★
Good time Captain Brian great with kids and put us on reds,trout,flowder,Black Sea bass, we all had a good day Tight lines till the next time
Bob H. | August 22, 2026

Trip: PCB Half Day Inshore
★★★★★
We had a great time fishing with Jeff. Would book with him again. We also got to see some beautiful views!
Halle H. | August 22, 2026

Trip: 3 Hour Quick Trip
★★★★★
Captain Richie, Quinten and Dexter were FIRST CLASS. They gave great advice upon booking, and their insight led us to a marvelous deep sea fishing day. We caught trigger fish, snapper and a couple grouper we needed to throw back. They kept us safe, made excellent conversation and facilitated an all round stellar day. It didn’t stop there - everything was cleaned, fillet and scaled as I requested. Just awesome. We will definitely book with them again next year. Thank you! - Rii
Solange G. | August 19, 2026

Trip: 4 Hour Family Fun For Kids
★★★★★
Cliff and Austin were great and a lot of fun to be around. Caught tons of fish and had a lot of fun! Definitely would recommend this trip to anyone looking for a good reliable guide in destin.
Michael W. | August 19, 2026

Trip: Destin Red Snapper Adventure
★★★★★
Huge shout out to Cliff and Austin! Took my kids on their first fishing trip in the Gulf. Cliff got us on the fish and Austin kept us fishing reeling in the fish. Perfect family trip. The kids loved it. Cliff turned us on to Brotula's "catch and cook." Just topped off the trip eating our fresh catch.
Aaron S. | August 17, 2026

Trip: 4 Hour Family Friendly Fishing Trip
★★★★★
Captain Ken was amazing! Our family of 4 had a great experience. We had a fish on all 4 rods at one point, Spanish Mackeral to Red Snapper! We had an amazing time, we will be back to hang with Captain Ken!
Ryan M. | August 17, 2026

Trip: 3 Hour Trip — Kids Trip
★★★★★
Had a great fishing trip with Marvin. My daughter and I caught a ton of fish and had such a fun day. Highly recommend Marvin for your fishing guide.
Blair B. | August 17, 2026

Trip: 30A Inshore Slam
★★★★★
I took my three adult children out for a 3 hour fish in the lagoon, and Captain Jeff and his brother Jason were fantastic hosts. The fishing was slow but they did put us on some red snapper and everyone caught a few fish. They were very attentive and were great to us all. I would certainly recommend fishing with them. The boat was comfortable and I had no complaints. I will certainly look to fish with them again. I give them 5 stars. Thank you Jeff.
Arthur W. | August 16, 2026

Trip: 3 Hour Quick Trip
★★★★★
Really fun! Super nice captain and charter
Ian A. | August 16, 2026

Trip: Flats Boat Trips

Santa Rosa Beach Fishing Reports (August 2026)

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Santa Rosa Beach Weather Forecast

Fishing reports straight from our guides in Santa Rosa Beach

Target Species

What's Biting in Santa Rosa Beach

Top Fishing Trips in Santa Rosa Beach

Dolphin/sunset Tours

30A Kids Trip

6-10 Hour Trip – Offshore

4-8 Hour Trip – Fish/Snorkel/Swim

Destin Shark Action

Big Shot Bottom Fishing

Recent Santa Rosa Beach Reviews

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