Santa Rosa Beach Weather Forecast

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Jimmy Early
Jimmy E.
DeFuniak Springs, Florida
Reported 2 years ago
The wind is stIll howling. My crew from Chicago caught a bunch of speckled trout. Only got a couple keepers in the boat and lost a couple really nice ones. It looks like the Trout bite is coming in now. The water temp is up to 70 so the fish are getting more active.
Jimmy Early
Jimmy E. DeFuniak Springs, Florida Reported 2 years ago
The wind is stIll howling. My crew from Chicago caught a bunch of speckled trout. Only got a couple keepers in the boat and lost a couple really nice ones. It looks like the Trout bite is coming in now. The water temp is up to 70 so the fish are getting more active.
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Alex Hare
Alex H.
Fort Walton Beach, Florida
Reported 2 years ago
Fishing has been great. Been catching redfish and big numbers of Spanish mackeral in the bay. In the gulf, lots of snappers groupers amberajcks and sharks
Alex Hare
Alex H. Fort Walton Beach, Florida Reported 2 years ago
Fishing has been great. Been catching redfish and big numbers of Spanish mackeral in the bay. In the gulf, lots of snappers groupers amberajcks and sharks
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Fishing in Destin, Florida
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Greg Gladden
Greg G.
Panama City, Florida
Reported 2 years ago
Hey David. Lots of redfish lately. Big and small. Tarpon will be here mid May
Greg Gladden
Greg G. Panama City, Florida Reported 2 years ago
Hey David. Lots of redfish lately. Big and small. Tarpon will be here mid May
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Greg Gladden
Greg G.
Panama City, Florida
Reported 2 years ago
Lots of redfish lately. Big and small. Tarpon will be here mid May
Greg Gladden
Greg G. Panama City, Florida Reported 2 years ago
Lots of redfish lately. Big and small. Tarpon will be here mid May
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Fishing in Panama City, Florida
Fishing in Panama City, Florida
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Trey Senterfitt
Trey S.
DeFuniak Springs, Florida
Reported 2 years ago
School is winding down for me and students. Last day is 5/29. I’m ready to get back to doing what I love!
Trey Senterfitt
Trey S. DeFuniak Springs, Florida Reported 2 years ago
School is winding down for me and students. Last day is 5/29. I’m ready to get back to doing what I love!
Fishing in Santa Rosa Beach, Florida
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Fishing in Santa Rosa Beach, Florida
Fishing in Santa Rosa Beach, Florida
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Seth L.
Choctaw Beach, Florida
Reported 2 years ago
Trouts and reds are biting
Seth Linton
Seth L. Choctaw Beach, Florida Reported 2 years ago
Trouts and reds are biting
Fishing in Destin, Florida
Fishing in Destin, Florida
Fishing in Destin, Florida
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Michael King
Michael K.
Destin, Florida
Reported 2 years ago
Captain Mike: South Padre Fishing Report. The bay fishing is on right now and should only get better throughout the next month. The shrimp and baitfish are migrating into our bay system and the fish are actively hunting them. The speckled trout and redfish are on the move looking for easy meals. This is in my opinion one of the best times of the year to target speckled trout with artificial baits and live baits. Typically the high spring winds will start to die off towards the end of May and early June. This weather combined with the influx of...
Michael King
Michael K. Destin, Florida Reported 2 years ago
Captain Mike: South Padre Fishing Report. The bay fishing is on right now and should only get better throughout the next month. The shrimp and baitfish are migrating into our bay system and the fish are actively hunting them. The speckled trout and redfish are on the move looking for easy meals. This is in my opinion one of the best times of the year to target speckled trout with artificial baits and live baits. Typically the high spring winds will start to die off towards the end of May and early June. This weather combined with the influx of the spring bait migration leads to some good fishing. It's a great time to introduce the kids to some fishing action. Schools of black drum should also magically show up soon. My schedule is filling up for summer so you may want to pick some dates.
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Alex Short
Alex S.
Freeport, Florida
Reported 2 years ago
This spring fishing has started off to a good start. Water temperatures range from the high 50s to the low 70s depending on the weather week to week. Once water temperatures stabilize the bite should be more consistent. Spanish mackerel have been found inshore and outside of the pass; easily targeted on a four hour trip trolling and using live bait, incoming tides seem to be producing greater numbers of Spanish mackerel. Offshore, triggerfish have been very active. Several keeper size triggerfish have been caught. The Vermilion snapper bite has began to become very consistent, and their table fair is...
Alex Short
Alex S. Freeport, Florida Reported 2 years ago
This spring fishing has started off to a good start. Water temperatures range from the high 50s to the low 70s depending on the weather week to week. Once water temperatures stabilize the bite should be more consistent. Spanish mackerel have been found inshore and outside of the pass; easily targeted on a four hour trip trolling and using live bait, incoming tides seem to be producing greater numbers of Spanish mackerel. Offshore, triggerfish have been very active. Several keeper size triggerfish have been caught. The Vermilion snapper bite has began to become very consistent, and their table fair is unmatched; limiting out has been a common trend on 6-8hr charters. Several Gag grouper have been caught and safely released. The Gulf is coming alive and this season is shaping up to be one for the books.
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Robbie Broestler
Robbie B.
Niceville, Florida
Reported 2 years ago
Catching pompano on the correct wind direction, some flounders, redfish, and smaller speckled trout with a few keepers. Sheephead are due to show any day.
Robbie Broestler
Robbie B. Niceville, Florida Reported 2 years ago
Catching pompano on the correct wind direction, some flounders, redfish, and smaller speckled trout with a few keepers. Sheephead are due to show any day.
Fishing in Destin, Florida
Fishing in Destin, Florida
Fishing in Destin, Florida
Fishing in Destin, Florida
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Justin Nguyen
Justin N.
Pembroke Pines, Florida
Reported 2 years ago
Happy Thanksgiving!
Today’s charter
Split Trip Combo:
Snakehead & Iguana hunt
Justin Nguyen
Justin N. Pembroke Pines, Florida Reported 2 years ago
Happy Thanksgiving!
Today’s charter
Split Trip Combo:
Snakehead & Iguana hunt
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Snakehead Fishing in Miramar Beach, Florida
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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

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