Santa Rosa Beach Fishing Reports (August 2026)

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Fishing reports straight from our guides in Santa Rosa Beach

Callaway, Florida

Reported 8 months ago

Fall redfishing is on fire
Also, this is the last month for red snapper on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday until next June.

Joshua R. Callaway, Florida Reported 8 months ago

Fall redfishing is on fire
Also, this is the last month for red snapper on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday until next June.

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Hunter N.

Panama City, Florida

Reported 8 months ago

Nice 4 hour we had

Hunter N. Panama City, Florida Reported 8 months ago

Nice 4 hour we had

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Kyle L.

Fort Walton Beach, Florida

Reported 10 months ago

Gag grouper and red snapper seasons were amazing! We look forward to focusing on amberjack, red grouper, triggerfish, almaco jacks, and vermillion. Also hope to see the blackfin tuna showing up in the next couple weeks!

Kyle L. Fort Walton Beach, Florida Reported 10 months ago

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Christopher M.

Destin, Florida

Reported 10 months ago

Mingo snapper bite is crazy!

Christopher M. Destin, Florida Reported 10 months ago

Mingo snapper bite is crazy!

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Matthew C.

Valparaiso, Florida

Reported 10 months ago

Crushing it!!!

Matthew C. Valparaiso, Florida Reported 10 months ago

Crushing it!!!

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Nathan S.

Panama City, Florida

Reported 11 months ago

Blue water is in close right now. Bite seems to be better in the afternoon right now than in the morning, but we've been catching them. Bottom fishing has been great and so has blue water trolling. A lot of shark activity so we're having to get them to the boat fairly quick before the sharks get on them.

Nathan S. Panama City, Florida Reported 11 months ago

Gag Grouper Fishing in Panama City, Florida

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Brantley G.

Miramar Beach, Florida

Reported 1 year ago

This mornings trip. Fish are Biting.

Brantley G. Miramar Beach, Florida Reported 1 year ago

This mornings trip. Fish are Biting.

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Eric W.

Panama City Beach, Florida

Reported 1 year ago

Mutton Snapper 14 lbs this week. We are catching Vermillion snapper limits too. Each trip we are catch some beautiful Mangrove snappers too. Sept 1-14 Gag Grouper, Red Grouper, AmberJack, Red Snapper, Trigger Fish and many others will be in Season. These days are filling up fast.

Eric W. Panama City Beach, Florida Reported 1 year ago

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Wayne A.

Niceville, Florida

Reported 1 year ago

Red snapper has slow down in state waters, but it is towards the end of the red snapper season. Vermilion snapper, red grouper and some scamp grouper have been dependable.

Wayne A. Niceville, Florida Reported 1 year ago

Red snapper has slow down in state waters, but it is towards the end of the red snapper season. Vermilion snapper, red grouper and some scamp grouper have been dependable.

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Robbie B.

Niceville, Florida

Reported 1 year ago

I caught 36 head of Pompano three sharks about 15 head of ladyfish in about 18 to 20 head of catfish from 6 AM to 11:45 AM.

Robbie B. Niceville, Florida Reported 1 year ago

I caught 36 head of Pompano three sharks about 15 head of ladyfish in about 18 to 20 head of catfish from 6 AM to 11:45 AM.

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★★★★★
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

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Santa Rosa Beach Fishing Reports (August 2026)

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