Santa Rosa Beach Fishing Reports (January 2026)

Santa Rosa Beach Weather Forecast

Fishing reports straight from our guides in Santa Rosa Beach

Jeff Jones
Miramar Beach, Florida
Reported: 5 hours ago

Scamps and red grouper are hot!

Jeff Jones Miramar Beach, Florida Reported: 5 hours ago

Scamps and red grouper are hot!

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Blake Hunter with Reel 30A Charters
Santa Rosa Beach, Florida
Reported: 5 days ago

Fishing on the beach has been really good

Blake Hunter with Reel 30A Charters Santa Rosa Beach, Florida Reported: 5 days ago

Fishing on the beach has been really good

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Eric Washington with Too Hot 2 Handle Charters
Panama City, Florida
Reported: 6 days ago

Water is cold. No pelagic species to target, but the Vermillion snapper are biting if you are looking for table fare. Larger species are also biting for catch and release.

Eric Washington with Too Hot 2 Handle Charters Panama City, Florida Reported: 6 days ago

Water is cold. No pelagic species to target, but the Vermillion snapper are biting if you are looking for table fare. Larger species are also biting for catch and release.

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Jonathan Ray
Destin, Florida
Reported: 1 week ago

Vermillion and grouper bite is on fire right now! Seas are perfect

Jonathan Ray Destin, Florida Reported: 1 week ago

Vermillion and grouper bite is on fire right now! Seas are perfect

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Alex Hare
Fort Walton Beach, Florida
Reported: 1 week ago

Some great fishing. Lots of snappers, groupers and triggerfish right now!!

Alex Hare Fort Walton Beach, Florida Reported: 1 week ago

Some great fishing. Lots of snappers, groupers and triggerfish right now!!

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Justin Redmon
Chipley, Florida
Reported: 2 weeks ago

Offshore Fishing's been pretty good!

Justin Redmon Chipley, Florida Reported: 2 weeks ago

Offshore Fishing's been pretty good!

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

Fishing here at the last of the year has been on fire . Limits of Vermilion snapper each trip . The bay fishing here in Panama City Beach has been excellent! The cold weather has pushed the Trout and reds in the canals and backs of the creeks !

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

Fishing here at the last of the year has been on fire . Limits of Vermilion snapper each trip .
The bay fishing here in Panama City Beach has been excellent! The cold weather has pushed the Trout and reds in the canals and backs of the creeks !

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Wayne Alexander
Niceville, Florida
Reported: 2 weeks ago

First one this month!

Wayne Alexander Niceville, Florida Reported: 2 weeks ago

First one this month!

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★★★★★
The 4 of us had an awesome time. Captain Chris was very attentive……..he made sure that we all had what we needed to catch fish. We hope to do it again soon !!!
Sheryl M. | January 8, 2026

Trip: Destin Offshore Hook-Up
★★★★★
Great trip! Tony and his crew waste no time in finding the fish and getting you on the right spot to be successful. The first mates (Chris and Reed) were great, make it simple for beginners and get your fish cleaned up and ready to eat. Highly recommend the experience.
Robert P. | January 3, 2026

Trip: SUMMER Private Deep Sea Fishing 64'
★★★★★

Chad P. | January 2, 2026

Trip: Waterfowl Hunts
★★★★★
Great duck hunt. Got the bird I was after. Definitely will go again.
James H. | December 30, 2025

Trip: Self Guided Duck Hunts
★★★★★
Alex was simply put the best and we had a wonderful time and caught a lot of fish. Excellent with young fishermen as well.
John M. | December 28, 2025

Trip: Destin Bottom Fishing And Trolling!
★★★★★
Max and Jeff were very friendly and helpful. They both did their best to give us the most fishing time as possible.
Patrick B. | December 23, 2025

Trip: 4-Hour Offshore Fishing
★★★★★
Had a Great time with Keith. Super knowledgeable and took care of us.
Taylor S. | December 17, 2025

Trip: Waterfowl Hunts
★★★★★
Great trip!!!! Guide and the fishing was amazing. Taylor was a great guide and very knowledgeable.
Jerrion C. | December 12, 2025

Trip: Bay Fishing Trip
★★★★★
Captain Eric was awesome, great trip, I would highly recommend him !!!
Jacob D. | November 26, 2025

Trip: 4 Hour Trip - 32' Scarab
★★★★★
well worth the time, effort, money to do this trip exclusively with your family. 10/10 trip. I caught 20 fish and there were 7 other people. We kept some snapper, everything else were all thrown back in the ocean.
Joseph V. | November 24, 2025

Trip: Summertime Deepsea - 53’ G&S