Santa Rosa Beach Fishing Reports (December 2025)

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Eric Hayles
Destin, Florida
Reported: 2 years ago

Still catching limits of vermilion snapper and trigger fish on our shorter trips......catch them on longer trips as well along with scamp grouper.

Eric Hayles Destin, Florida Reported: 2 years ago

Still catching limits of vermilion snapper and trigger fish on our shorter trips......catch them on longer trips as well along with scamp grouper.

Triggerfish, Vermillion Snapper Fishing in Destin, Florida

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Robert Fulton
Shalimar, Florida
Reported: 2 years ago

Captain Robert Lee with his Mahi-Mahi today!

Robert Fulton Shalimar, Florida Reported: 2 years ago

Captain Robert Lee with his Mahi-Mahi today!

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Robert Fulton
Shalimar, Florida
Reported: 2 years ago

Little shark action.

Robert Fulton Shalimar, Florida Reported: 2 years ago

Little shark action.

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Will Blizard with Let's Go Fishing - PCB
Panama City Beach, Florida
Reported: 2 years ago

Will Blizard with Let's Go Fishing - PCB Panama City Beach, Florida Reported: 2 years ago

Running angling trips out of Panama City Beach, we're ready to take you on a fishing adventure full of tight lines and memories you’ll never forget!
Capt. Will will go above and beyond so that you have a fun day full of fishing. Fishing techniques involve light tackle, heavy tackle, bottom fishing, trolling, and spinning, all to get you on the best bite. Trips range from 3 to 8-hour trips where Captain Will puts you on whatever the best fishing for that time of year and weather conditions permit.
Your fishing trip starts on a 22' Sea Hunt boat that can safely take up to 4 anglers. This boat features an ice box and a wireless trolling motor. This is a children-friendly charter, and the captain offers special 3-hour trips for kids. You're welcome to bring the little ones and let them experience the joy of fishing while learning about the fish species, the ocean, and nature.
All the necessary fishing gear is included in the price of your trip. All that's up to you is to use it as best you can. Your trip will include all the necessary fishing licenses for the day. You'll be able to keep any legal species caught during the trip.
Book your trip now and hit the water with us!

Red Snapper Fishing in Panama City Beach, Florida

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Wayne Alexander
Niceville, Florida
Reported: 2 years ago

I have been targeting mangrove snapper, Inshore, and Vermilion and Snapper or Offshore.

Wayne Alexander Niceville, Florida Reported: 2 years ago

I have been targeting mangrove snapper, Inshore, and Vermilion and Snapper or Offshore.

False Albacore, Mangrove Snapper, Perch Fishing in Niceville, Florida

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Jon Mcgowen
Panama City Beach, Florida
Reported: 2 years ago

Another catch and release day half day trip!

Jon Mcgowen Panama City Beach, Florida Reported: 2 years ago

Another catch and release day half day trip!

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Seth Linton
Choctaw Beach, Florida
Reported: 2 years ago

Trout , redfish , Spanish mackerel are biting in the bay Vermillion snappers , mangrove snappers , grouper , Kong mackerel , Blackfin tuna are being caught in the Gulf of Mexico Fishing is getting more productive as the waters warm up !!

Seth Linton Choctaw Beach, Florida Reported: 2 years ago

Trout , redfish , Spanish mackerel are biting in the bay
Vermillion snappers , mangrove snappers , grouper , Kong mackerel , Blackfin tuna are being caught in the Gulf of Mexico
Fishing is getting more productive as the waters warm up !!

Speckled Trout Fishing in Destin, Florida

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Jon Mcgowen
Panama City Beach, Florida
Reported: 2 years ago

Half day today

Jon Mcgowen Panama City Beach, Florida Reported: 2 years ago

Half day today

Amberjack Fishing in Panama City Beach, Florida

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★★★★★
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
★★★★★
We had the best time fishing on Captain Chris’s boat. He made our experience special and put us on top of the fish. The boat and equipment was first class and Captain Chris was such a pleasure to be with.
Gene W. | November 21, 2025

Trip: PCB Fishing Adventure
★★★★★
Great trip today with Jimmy. Perfect weather and company. Even caught a few fish. Will definitely go fishing with him again!
Peter P. | November 17, 2025

Trip: Early PCBeach Trip
★★★★★
Cliff and his mate Austin were incredible! Such great guys. We had a great day, caught lots of fish and enjoyed a great day on the water. Would definitely fish with them again!
Brent L. | November 2, 2025

Trip: Destin Deep Sea Adventure
★★★★★
Excellent day of fishing! Justin is a great guide, very good with kids. Would definitely book with him again.
Clay O. | October 23, 2025

Trip: Inshore Excursion PCB
★★★★★
It was the first-time ever inland fishing had a blast!!! Capt. Max did a great job..
Rob F. | October 20, 2025

Trip: 4-Hour Inshore
★★★★★
I want to be honest in this review. we had booked a trip with Mike, and was informed a day before the trip that it would not be with Mike, but it would be with another captain. the trip was fine. it wasnt great. it wasnt bad. we had nearly a half hour boat ride to get to the spot he wanted to fish and a half hour boat ride to get back. so right there we lost 25% of our time to fish, only leaving 3 hours. we did not fish any other spots. stayed in one place. we caught about a half a dozen fish that we could keep and clean. there were 6 of us total. 3 dads and 3 boys. the price before any type of tip was $875. Naturally we left a tip bringing the total to $1000. it was a fine trip, but unfortunately, i have to say it was not worth $1000 to fish for three hours off of the Jetty's at shell island. We had a decent time, but it was a little under-whelming.
Ryan G. | October 20, 2025

Trip: 4 Hour Trip – Inshore
★★★★★
We absolutely loved Capt Robert and his fishing trip (and I had teen boys!)! We will be fishing with Capt Robert again on another trip!
Greg C. | October 17, 2025

Trip: Bay Side Inshore Trip
★★★★★
Captain Trey was very kind and helpful, especially with our two small grandkids. Caught 5 different kinds of fish and had a great afternoon!
Scott P. | October 17, 2025

Trip: Family Special - 22’ TranSport

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