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Matthew Champion
Matthew C.
Valparaiso, Florida
Reported 3 years ago
Fishing been awesome mahi, wahoo, & tuna. The bite is on fire right now!
Matthew Champion
Matthew C. Valparaiso, Florida Reported 3 years ago
Fishing been awesome mahi, wahoo, & tuna. The bite is on fire right now!
Yellowfin Tuna Fishing in Destin, Florida
Yellowfin Tuna Fishing in Destin, Florida
Yellowfin Tuna Fishing in Destin, Florida
Yellowfin Tuna Fishing in Destin, Florida
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Joey Sauvageau
Joey S.
Destin, Florida
Reported 3 years ago
Inshore fishing report- schools of Spanish mackerel can still be found on the incoming tide near the Destin pass and along the beaches, along with a few pompano and whiting in the surf.
Red Fish are being caught near the Destin bridge on the outgoing tide along with the Destin Jetty’s.
The speckled sea trout bite has been slim to none, but the Best Bite has been early morning on grass beds using live bait.
Near shore, fishing report-
Rocks and reefs are holding lots of amber jacks, red snappers triggerfish in a variety of other reef species. King Mackerel...
Joey Sauvageau
Joey S. Destin, Florida Reported 3 years ago
Inshore fishing report- schools of Spanish mackerel can still be found on the incoming tide near the Destin pass and along the beaches, along with a few pompano and whiting in the surf.
Red Fish are being caught near the Destin bridge on the outgoing tide along with the Destin Jetty’s.
The speckled sea trout bite has been slim to none, but the Best Bite has been early morning on grass beds using live bait.
Near shore, fishing report-
Rocks and reefs are holding lots of amber jacks, red snappers triggerfish in a variety of other reef species. King Mackerel
are starting to show up along with Bonitas.
Redfish Fishing in Destin, Florida
Redfish Fishing in Destin, Florida
Redfish Fishing in Destin, Florida
Redfish Fishing in Destin, Florida
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Jason Mikel
Jason M.
Destin, Florida
Reported 3 years ago
Triggerfish and Vermilion Snapper fishing is incredible right now
Jason Mikel
Jason M. Destin, Florida Reported 3 years ago
Triggerfish and Vermilion Snapper fishing is incredible right now
Triggerfish, Vermillion Snapper Fishing in Destin, Florida
Triggerfish, Vermillion Snapper Fishing in Destin, Florida
Triggerfish, Vermillion Snapper Fishing in Destin, Florida
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Greg Gladden
Greg G.
Panama City, Florida
Reported 3 years ago
Fishing was on fire until the recent blow
Greg Gladden
Greg G. Panama City, Florida Reported 3 years ago
Fishing was on fire until the recent blow
Cobia Fishing in Panama City, Florida
Cobia Fishing in Panama City, Florida
Cobia Fishing in Panama City, Florida
Cobia Fishing in Panama City, Florida
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Jason S.
Panama City, Florida
Reported 3 years ago
Hey folks, Captain Jason here! Things are heating up fast. Water temperatures are rising to the level of welcoming all of those migratory pelagics to the panhandle. Also, the influx of bait fish seeking refuge on near shore structures has sparked a great bite from various snapper species, grouper, trigger fish, Jacks and a few others. King mackerel and Mahi will be on fire very soon.
Jason Shingler
Jason S. Panama City, Florida Reported 3 years ago
Hey folks, Captain Jason here! Things are heating up fast. Water temperatures are rising to the level of welcoming all of those migratory pelagics to the panhandle. Also, the influx of bait fish seeking refuge on near shore structures has sparked a great bite from various snapper species, grouper, trigger fish, Jacks and a few others. King mackerel and Mahi will be on fire very soon.
Kingfish, Lane Snapper, Mahi Mahi Fishing in Panama City, Florida
Kingfish, Lane Snapper, Mahi Mahi Fishing in Panama City, Florida
Kingfish, Lane Snapper, Mahi Mahi Fishing in Panama City, Florida
Kingfish, Lane Snapper, Mahi Mahi Fishing in Panama City, Florida
Kingfish, Lane Snapper, Mahi Mahi Fishing in Panama City, Florida
Kingfish, Lane Snapper, Mahi Mahi Fishing in Panama City, Florida
Kingfish, Lane Snapper, Mahi Mahi Fishing in Panama City, Florida
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Cliff Atwell
Cliff A.
Destin, Florida
Reported 3 years ago
Recent 6 hour trips. The Gags were released unharmed. We still have a really good vermillion snapper bite. Still some triggers around lots of red snapper catch and released. Spanish mackerel are biting early in the mornings.
Cliff Atwell
Cliff A. Destin, Florida Reported 3 years ago
Recent 6 hour trips. The Gags were released unharmed. We still have a really good vermillion snapper bite. Still some triggers around lots of red snapper catch and released. Spanish mackerel are biting early in the mornings.
Gag Grouper Fishing in Destin, Florida
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Cliff Atwell
Cliff A.
Destin, Florida
Reported 3 years ago
Recent 6 hour trips. The Gags were released unharmed. We still have a really good vermillion snapper bite. Still some triggers around lots of red snapper catch and released. Spanish mackerel are biting early in the mornings.
Cliff Atwell
Cliff A. Destin, Florida Reported 3 years ago
Recent 6 hour trips. The Gags were released unharmed. We still have a really good vermillion snapper bite. Still some triggers around lots of red snapper catch and released. Spanish mackerel are biting early in the mornings.
Blacktip Shark Fishing in Destin, Florida
Blacktip Shark Fishing in Destin, Florida
Blacktip Shark Fishing in Destin, Florida
Blacktip Shark Fishing in Destin, Florida
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Cory Holland
Cory H.
Fort Walton Beach, Florida
Reported 3 years ago
Spanish mackerel are biting pretty good and close.
Cory Holland
Cory H. Fort Walton Beach, Florida Reported 3 years ago
Spanish mackerel are biting pretty good and close.
Spanish Mackerel Fishing in Fort Walton Beach, Florida
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Eric H.
Destin, Florida
Reported 3 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
Eric H. Destin, Florida Reported 3 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
Robert F.
Destin, Florida
Reported 3 years ago
Captain Robert Lee with his Mahi-Mahi today!
Robert Fulton
Robert F. Destin, Florida Reported 3 years ago
Captain Robert Lee with his Mahi-Mahi today!
Mahi Mahi Fishing in Destin, 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

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    Really fun! Super nice captain and charter

    Ian A. | August 16, 2026

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