Santa Rosa Beach Weather Forecast

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Robbie Broestler

Robbie Broestler
Niceville, Florida
Reported: 3 years ago

4 hr yesterday in the bay.
Robbie Broestler
Robbie Broestler Niceville, Florida Reported: 3 years ago
4 hr yesterday in the bay.
Mangrove Snapper, Mutton Snapper fishing in Destin, Florida
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Brandon Simon

Brandon Simon
Santa Rosa Beach, Florida
Reported: 3 years ago

Snapper season is starting to wind down but there are still some fish out there if you are willing to move around a bit. Inshore the Jack crevalles are name of the game this time of year. They will pop up around the bay and you better be ready with...
Brandon Simon
Brandon Simon Santa Rosa Beach, Florida Reported: 3 years ago
Snapper season is starting to wind down but there are still some fish out there if you are willing to move around a bit. Inshore the Jack crevalles are name of the game this time of year. They will pop up around the bay and you better be ready with a swim bait or topwater plug to get after them. The heat has the redfish and trout bite slowed tremendously but some good fish can still be caught early morning or late evening.
Mangrove Snapper fishing in Santa Rosa Beach, Florida
Mangrove Snapper fishing in Santa Rosa Beach, Florida
Mangrove Snapper fishing in Santa Rosa Beach, Florida
Mangrove Snapper fishing in Santa Rosa Beach, Florida
Mangrove Snapper fishing in Santa Rosa Beach, Florida
Mangrove Snapper fishing in Santa Rosa Beach, Florida
Mangrove Snapper fishing in Santa Rosa Beach, Florida
Mangrove Snapper fishing in Santa Rosa Beach, Florida
Mangrove Snapper fishing in Santa Rosa Beach, Florida
Mangrove Snapper fishing in Santa Rosa Beach, Florida
Mangrove Snapper fishing in Santa Rosa Beach, Florida
Mangrove Snapper fishing in Santa Rosa Beach, Florida
Mangrove Snapper fishing in Santa Rosa Beach, Florida
Mangrove Snapper fishing in Santa Rosa Beach, Florida
Mangrove Snapper fishing in Santa Rosa Beach, Florida
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Harry Helms with Helms Fishing
Port St. Joe, Florida
Reported: 3 years ago

Bull Reds, Bull Reds, Bull Reds It's very hot outside and and the bay water temperature is threw the roof. Finding moving water has been the key to success. Fishing deep grass flats close to the jetties has produced some keeper trout in a mostly dead bay. The one thing...
Harry Helms
Harry Helms with Helms Fishing Port St. Joe, Florida Reported: 3 years ago
Bull Reds, Bull Reds, Bull Reds
It's very hot outside and and the bay water temperature is threw the roof. Finding moving water has been the key to success. Fishing deep grass flats close to the jetties has produced some keeper trout in a mostly dead bay. The one thing
that has kept my clients and I going through this heat is the bull reds. Anywhere there is deep water and good current bull reds have been crushing their favorite prey. They have been plentiful with opportunities to catch them on live bait, plastics, and even fly if an angler can show some patience. Long fights and screaming drags is a great way to end the Summer!
Redfish fishing in Panama City Beach, Florida
Redfish fishing in Panama City Beach, Florida
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Jonathan Ray

Jonathan Ray
Destin, Florida
Reported: 3 years ago

Fishing has been really hard this week, it's the last week of snapper season and the rain showers have been coming in and out messing up the water temp! Trolling is slow right now, the wahoo are biting better than the mahi from deeper in the column ! Bottom fishing...
Jonathan Ray
Jonathan Ray Destin, Florida Reported: 3 years ago
Fishing has been really hard this week, it's the last week of snapper season and the rain showers have been coming in and out messing up the water temp! Trolling is slow right now, the wahoo are biting better than the mahi from deeper in the column ! Bottom fishing is ok but using Bonita for bait is a bad idea right now because there have been a lot of Bonita caught and a lot of folks are slamming the water with it so the snapper won't touch it! Cigar minnows cut and squid strips seem to be the go to! Triggerfish are everywhere so we are looking forward to the second half or trigger season opening Monday
Fishing in Destin, Florida
Fishing in Destin, Florida
Fishing in Destin, Florida
Fishing in Destin, Florida
Fishing in Destin, Florida
Fishing in Destin, Florida
Fishing in Destin, Florida
Fishing in Destin, Florida
Fishing in Destin, Florida
Fishing in Destin, Florida
Fishing in Destin, Florida
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Robert Fulton

Robert Fulton
Shalimar, Florida
Reported: 3 years ago

Every day has been different, having good days and some slow days with the bite. Using Cigar minnows and Squid for Vermilion snapper and red snapper, and we're trolling Live Bait for the bigger Fish like mahi
Robert Fulton
Robert Fulton Shalimar, Florida Reported: 3 years ago
Every day has been different, having good days and some slow days with the bite. Using Cigar minnows and Squid for Vermilion snapper and red snapper, and we're trolling Live Bait for the bigger Fish like mahi
Red Snapper fishing in Destin, Florida
Red Snapper fishing in Destin, Florida
Red Snapper fishing in Destin, Florida
Red Snapper fishing in Destin, Florida
Red Snapper fishing in Destin, Florida
Red Snapper fishing in Destin, Florida
Red Snapper fishing in Destin, Florida
Red Snapper fishing in Destin, Florida
Red Snapper fishing in Destin, Florida
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Joshua Regans

Joshua Regans
Niceville, Florida
Reported: 3 years ago

Trip today from your service
Joshua Regans
Joshua Regans Niceville, Florida Reported: 3 years ago
Trip today from your service
Redfish fishing in Niceville, Florida
Redfish fishing in Niceville, Florida
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Kelia Paul with Long Shot Charter Fishing
Panama City Beach, Florida
Reported: 3 years ago

Red snapper fishing is still in full force. We have 23 days left of our federal season. We have been catching the Red Snapper on live Cigar Minnows, Pilchards, Boston Mackerel and whole white squid. The weather has been absolutely gorgeous and one of the prettiest June and Julys we've...
Kelia Paul
Kelia Paul with Long Shot Charter Fishing Panama City Beach, Florida Reported: 3 years ago
Red snapper fishing is still in full force. We have 23 days left of our federal season. We have been catching the Red Snapper on live Cigar Minnows, Pilchards, Boston Mackerel and whole white squid. The weather has been absolutely gorgeous and one of the prettiest June and Julys we've had in a long time. The water is clean, clear and hot and the beaches are absolutely beautiful!
Fishing in Panama City Beach, Florida
Fishing in Panama City Beach, Florida
Fishing in Panama City Beach, Florida
Fishing in Panama City Beach, Florida
Fishing in Panama City Beach, Florida
Fishing in Panama City Beach, Florida
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Sloan Smith

Sloan Smith
Vernon, Florida
Reported: 3 years ago

Our new boat a 24 foot sea hunt flats boat
Sloan Smith
Sloan Smith Vernon, Florida Reported: 3 years ago
Our new boat a 24 foot sea hunt flats boat
Fishing in Freeport, Florida
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Recent Santa Rosa Beach Reviews

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    Jacob D. | November 26, 2025

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    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

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    Gene W. | November 21, 2025

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    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

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    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

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    Clay O. | October 23, 2025

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    Rob F. | October 20, 2025

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    Ryan G. | October 20, 2025

    Trip: 4 Hour Trip – Inshore

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    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

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    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

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