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Jonathan Ray
Jon R.
Destin, Florida
Reported 3 years ago
Trolling is at 50/50 right now but bottom fishing is really good if you can get through the triggerfish! The FWC is going to have to make a no limit on them as they are taking over Reefs and Wrecks, we usually catch around 100 triggerfish with maybe 2 or 3 keepers on a good day! The red snapper are big this year and it should be a good season.
Jonathan Ray
Jon R. Destin, Florida Reported 3 years ago
Trolling is at 50/50 right now but bottom fishing is really good if you can get through the triggerfish! The FWC is going to have to make a no limit on them as they are taking over Reefs and Wrecks, we usually catch around 100 triggerfish with maybe 2 or 3 keepers on a good day! The red snapper are big this year and it should be a good season.
Red Snapper Fishing in Destin, Florida
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Trey Senterfitt
Trey S.
DeFuniak Springs, Florida
Reported 3 years ago
Fished 3 times during past 10 days. Odds are pretty good on over slot reds for next few weeks. There's been plenty of slot sized reds for the taking. Also, the speckled trout bite has been good and should continue through most of next month. This time last year, the big uglies/black drum were chewing and giving everyone aboard a run for their money! Speckled trout, blue fish, and Spanish mackerel are beginning to move in... another fun fish on light tackle
Trey Senterfitt
Trey S. DeFuniak Springs, Florida Reported 3 years ago
Fished 3 times during past 10 days. Odds are pretty good on over slot reds for next few weeks. There's been plenty of slot sized reds for the taking. Also, the speckled trout bite has been good and should continue through most of next month. This time last year, the big uglies/black drum were chewing and giving everyone aboard a run for their money! Speckled trout, blue fish, and Spanish mackerel are beginning to move in... another fun fish on light tackle
Redfish Fishing in Santa Rosa Beach, Florida
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Jimmy Early
Jimmy E.
DeFuniak Springs, Florida
Reported 3 years ago
The trout bite is on! We are getting limits of trout the last few days. Good weather and good tides plus warm water have the trout bite at its peak! Using live or artificial baits, it really good.
Jimmy Early
Jimmy E. DeFuniak Springs, Florida Reported 3 years ago
The trout bite is on! We are getting limits of trout the last few days. Good weather and good tides plus warm water have the trout bite at its peak! Using live or artificial baits, it really good.
Speckled Trout Fishing in Santa Rosa Beach, Florida
Speckled Trout Fishing in Santa Rosa Beach, Florida
Speckled Trout Fishing in Santa Rosa Beach, Florida
Speckled Trout Fishing in Santa Rosa Beach, Florida
Speckled Trout Fishing in Santa Rosa Beach, Florida
Speckled Trout Fishing in Santa Rosa Beach, Florida
Speckled Trout Fishing in Santa Rosa Beach, Florida
Speckled Trout Fishing in Santa Rosa Beach, Florida
Speckled Trout Fishing in Santa Rosa Beach, Florida
Speckled Trout Fishing in Santa Rosa Beach, Florida
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Seth L.
Choctaw Beach, Florida
Reported 3 years ago
Redfish are biting along with trout and mangrove snapper on the bay .
Vermillion snapper ,triggerfish , grouper and mackerels are biting in the gulf right now
Seth Linton
Seth L. Choctaw Beach, Florida Reported 3 years ago
Redfish are biting along with trout and mangrove snapper on the bay .
Vermillion snapper ,triggerfish , grouper and mackerels are biting in the gulf right now
Mangrove Snapper, Speckled Trout Fishing in Destin, Florida
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Sloan Smith
Sloan S.
Vernon, Florida
Reported 3 years ago
Fishing has been awesome nice reds and big trout on the flats taking live pilchards
Sloan Smith
Sloan S. Vernon, Florida Reported 3 years ago
Fishing has been awesome nice reds and big trout on the flats taking live pilchards
Redfish Fishing in Freeport, Florida
Redfish Fishing in Freeport, Florida
Redfish Fishing in Freeport, Florida
Redfish Fishing in Freeport, Florida
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Tyler Brennan
Tyler B.
Destin, Florida
Reported 3 years ago
The bottom fishing in Destin is some of the best I've seen in years right now! We are catching lots of vermillion snapper, trigger fish, white snapper, almaco jack and red snapper. Red snapper season starts June 1st and runs till Aug 18th!
Tyler Brennan
Tyler B. Destin, Florida Reported 3 years ago
The bottom fishing in Destin is some of the best I've seen in years right now! We are catching lots of vermillion snapper, trigger fish, white snapper, almaco jack and red snapper. Red snapper season starts June 1st and runs till Aug 18th!
Red Snapper Fishing in Destin, Florida
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Justin Ziegler
Justin Z.
Destin, Florida
Reported 3 years ago
The sword bite has been on fire and it's only getting better. May is known for big girls and they ride for free.
Justin Ziegler
Justin Z. Destin, Florida Reported 3 years ago
The sword bite has been on fire and it's only getting better. May is known for big girls and they ride for free.
Swordfish Fishing in Destin, Florida
Swordfish Fishing in Destin, Florida
Swordfish Fishing in Destin, Florida
Swordfish Fishing in Destin, Florida
Swordfish Fishing in Destin, Florida
Swordfish Fishing in Destin, Florida
Swordfish Fishing in Destin, Florida
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Jonathan Ray
Jon R.
Destin, Florida
Reported 3 years ago
The bite has been slow trolling this week but bottom fishing is on fire! We have caught tile fish, snapper, AJs, almacos, triggers, white snapper and grouper! The seas have been rough 3 footers was our best day, most days 5 footers around 4/5 seconds and overcast! Hopefully some good weather is to come.
Jonathan Ray
Jon R. Destin, Florida Reported 3 years ago
The bite has been slow trolling this week but bottom fishing is on fire! We have caught tile fish, snapper, AJs, almacos, triggers, white snapper and grouper! The seas have been rough 3 footers was our best day, most days 5 footers around 4/5 seconds and overcast! Hopefully some good weather is to come.
Almaco Jack, Scup, Vermillion Snapper Fishing in Destin, Florida
Almaco Jack, Scup, Vermillion Snapper Fishing in Destin, Florida
Almaco Jack, Scup, Vermillion Snapper Fishing in Destin, Florida
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Harry Helms
Harry H.
Port St. Joe, Florida
Reported 3 years ago
Spring is king, but beach season is here as the gobbles wind down and crawfish disappear.

It’s now time to turn on your Jimmy Buffet and Kenny Chesney playlist and comes sit on the world’s most beautiful beaches!
Top water trout has really proven to be the best way to catch big keeper trout with this spring being especially good.
Schooling reds in the shallows have been regular visitors by my boat but with ultra clear water they are turning their nose up at lots of baits. Over slot (over 27”) fish have been very available cruising the flats so...
Harry Helms
Harry H. Port St. Joe, Florida Reported 3 years ago
Spring is king, but beach season is here as the gobbles wind down and crawfish disappear.

It’s now time to turn on your Jimmy Buffet and Kenny Chesney playlist and comes sit on the world’s most beautiful beaches!
Top water trout has really proven to be the best way to catch big keeper trout with this spring being especially good.
Schooling reds in the shallows have been regular visitors by my boat but with ultra clear water they are turning their nose up at lots of baits. Over slot (over 27”) fish have been very available cruising the flats so
expect a big fight when you can get one of these pumpkins to eat.
We have lots to look forward too and it seems like this will be a summer to remember. So go grab a boat drink and a slice of key lime pie and come catch a few on the Emerald Coast.
Speckled Trout Fishing in Panama City Beach, Florida
Speckled Trout Fishing in Panama City Beach, Florida
Speckled Trout Fishing in Panama City Beach, Florida
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Jimmy Early
Jimmy E.
DeFuniak Springs, Florida
Reported 3 years ago
The redfish bite has been on! Was using artificial baits until today, they started hitting live menhaden. The wind has been out of the east, it came around west/ northwest last night but it didn't seem to bother the bite. Here is a couple pictures from the last couple days.
Jimmy Early
Jimmy E. DeFuniak Springs, Florida Reported 3 years ago
The redfish bite has been on! Was using artificial baits until today, they started hitting live menhaden. The wind has been out of the east, it came around west/ northwest last night but it didn't seem to bother the bite. Here is a couple pictures from the last couple days.
Redfish Fishing in Santa Rosa Beach, Florida
Redfish Fishing in Santa Rosa Beach, Florida
Redfish Fishing in Santa Rosa Beach, Florida
Redfish Fishing in Santa Rosa Beach, Florida
Redfish Fishing in Santa Rosa Beach, Florida
Redfish Fishing in Santa Rosa Beach, Florida
Redfish Fishing in Santa Rosa Beach, Florida
Redfish Fishing in Santa Rosa 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

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    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

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    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

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    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

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    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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