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Nathan Stow
Nathan S.
Panama City, Florida
Reported 7 hours 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 7 hours 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
Fishing in Panama City, Florida
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Chandler Williams
Chandler W.
Panama City Beach, Florida
Reported 10 hours ago
Fishing is great!
Chandler Williams
Chandler W. Panama City Beach, Florida Reported 10 hours ago
Fishing is great!
Fishing in Panama City Beach, Florida
Fishing in Panama City Beach, Florida
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Ron Burgett
Ron B.
Panama City Beach, Florida
Reported 2 days ago
Last 8 hour trip
4 hour trip rough seas
Ron Burgett
Ron B. Panama City Beach, Florida Reported 2 days ago
Last 8 hour trip
4 hour trip rough seas
Fishing in Panama City Beach, Florida
Fishing in Panama City Beach, Florida
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Christopher Mitchell
Christopher M.
Destin, Florida
Reported 4 days ago
Fall Red Snapper starting good. Getting better as the water cools down. Mingo snappers and red groupers on 5hr trips
Christopher Mitchell
Christopher M. Destin, Florida Reported 4 days ago
Fall Red Snapper starting good. Getting better as the water cools down. Mingo snappers and red groupers on 5hr trips
Fishing in Destin, Florida
Fishing in Destin, Florida
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Parker Heagerty
Parker H.
Fort Walton Beach, Florida
Reported 5 days ago
Fishing has been steady out of Fort Walton Beach lately. We’ve been finding red snapper and amberjack offshore while the shorter nearshore trips have kept families busy with red grouper and other species. September continues to offer plenty of action
Parker Heagerty
Parker H. Fort Walton Beach, Florida Reported 5 days ago
Fishing has been steady out of Fort Walton Beach lately. We’ve been finding red snapper and amberjack offshore while the shorter nearshore trips have kept families busy with red grouper and other species. September continues to offer plenty of action
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
Great trip today!
Alex Hare
Alex H. Fort Walton Beach, Florida Reported 1 week ago
Great trip today!
Fishing in Destin, Florida
Fishing in Destin, Florida
Fishing in Destin, Florida
Fishing in Destin, Florida
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Jon Mcgowen
Jon M.
Panama City Beach, Florida
Reported 1 week ago
Fishing report... the bay fishing has been producing redfish on the flats with the speckled trout starting to move around some. Lots of rain has caused the fish to move a lot. The gulf fishing has been good with tons of action from catching and releasing tons of red snapper and some amberjacks. Plenty of fish for dinner fare from vermillion snapper to triggerfish and the occasional red grouper. Next week red snapper season opens back up and the gag grouper season will also open with amberjacks. The gulf will be booming with most target species being open for a...
Jon Mcgowen
Jon M. Panama City Beach, Florida Reported 1 week ago
Fishing report... the bay fishing has been producing redfish on the flats with the speckled trout starting to move around some. Lots of rain has caused the fish to move a lot. The gulf fishing has been good with tons of action from catching and releasing tons of red snapper and some amberjacks. Plenty of fish for dinner fare from vermillion snapper to triggerfish and the occasional red grouper. Next week red snapper season opens back up and the gag grouper season will also open with amberjacks. The gulf will be booming with most target species being open for a couple weeks in September.
Fishing in Panama City Beach, Florida
Fishing in Panama City Beach, Florida
Fishing in Panama City Beach, Florida
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Ken Carpenter
Ken C.
Fort Walton Beach, Florida
Reported 2 weeks ago
Winding down the summer season and moving to fall fishing soon. We have red snapper coming back on the weekend from September through October and November. The King. Mac should be moving in soon again and grouper open up on September 1. We will also have red fish and trout in the bay red fish can be particularly good in the fall.
Ken Carpenter
Ken C. Fort Walton Beach, Florida Reported 2 weeks ago
Winding down the summer season and moving to fall fishing soon. We have red snapper coming back on the weekend from September through October and November. The King. Mac should be moving in soon again and grouper open up on September 1. We will also have red fish and trout in the bay red fish can be particularly good in the fall.
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
Fishing in Fort Walton Beach, Florida
Fishing in Fort Walton Beach, Florida
Fishing in Fort Walton Beach, Florida
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Kyle Lowe
Kyle L.
Fort Walton Beach, Florida
Reported 3 weeks 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 Lowe
Kyle L. Fort Walton Beach, Florida Reported 3 weeks 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.
Fishing in Destin, Florida
Fishing in Destin, Florida
Fishing in Destin, Florida
Fishing in Destin, Florida
Fishing in Destin, Florida
Fishing in Destin, Florida
Fishing in Destin, Florida
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Dexter Early
Dexter E.
Santa Rosa Beach, Florida
Reported 3 weeks ago
Every now and then we hang into a good one
Dexter Early
Dexter E. Santa Rosa Beach, Florida Reported 3 weeks ago
Every now and then we hang into a good one
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Recent Santa Rosa Beach Reviews

  • ★★★★★
    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

  • ★★★★★
    Amazing Trip with Blaze and Kyle! We highly Recommend.

    Donielle M. | September 5, 2026

    Trip: Trolling/Reef - Morning/Afternoon

  • ★★★★★
    Excellent captain! Took me to fish and very knowledgeable. Caught the fish!

    Thayne B. | September 3, 2026

    Trip: Gulf Fishing Adventure

  • ★★★★★
    Robbie was a great caption and his first mate Josh did a fantastic job getting my son involved catching bait and sharks! Had to work around some weather and they did a good job making sure we could still go and complete our trip.

    Cassondra L. | August 31, 2026

    Trip: 4 Hour Bay/5 Hour Gulf Shark Trips

  • ★★★★★
    Great time with Capt Alex !!! Worked hard on getting us on fish and keeping us w bait on our lines . Def knowledgeable!! Def knows how to catch fish !!!! Very personable all in all great day !! Def highly recommend !

    Matt K. | August 31, 2026

    Trip: Destin Bottom Fishing And Trolling!

  • ★★★★★
    The experience was super fun. Kyle was the man he led us the entire time from getting on the boat, keeping us loaded with baits for my guest to catch Red snapper and Mingo fish . Kyle’s the man. He even remembered our names while fishing.

    David R. | August 28, 2026

    Trip: Offshore Discovery: Fishing Intro

  • ★★★★★
    Excelent trip. Will knows his stuff. Had a great time. Caught so many different species.

    Eric P. | August 28, 2026

    Trip: Panama City On Light Tackle

  • ★★★★★
    Great day on the water! Booked the Bluewater FAD trip and captain Jon worked his tail off to put us on fish despite sea conditions. The pelagic bite was slow, but we managed to put a few Mahi in the boat. Then Jon suggested we pivot to some deep drops for Golden Tilefish to finish the day off - that resulted in 13 tilefish hitting the deck to finish off the day.

    Caleb W. | August 27, 2026

    Trip: Offshore Bluewater FAD - BIG GAME

  • ★★★★★
    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

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