Santa Rosa Beach Weather Forecast

Fishing reports straight from our guides in Santa Rosa Beach

Russell Fiser
Russell F.
Panama City, Florida
Reported 4 years ago
Now that the summer's red snapper season is coming to an end don't forget the pelagics and other reef species such as gag grouper. Grouper sandwiches are on the menu now!
Russell Fiser
Russell F. Panama City, Florida Reported 4 years ago
Now that the summer's red snapper season is coming to an end don't forget the pelagics and other reef species such as gag grouper. Grouper sandwiches are on the menu now!
Gag Grouper fishing in Panama City, Florida
Gag Grouper fishing in Panama City, Florida
Gag Grouper fishing in Panama City, Florida
Gag Grouper fishing in Panama City, Florida
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Jimmy Early
Jimmy E.
DeFuniak Springs, Florida
Reported 4 years ago
The redfish bite is really good right now. The rain has cooled the water temps down into the mid to low 80s. Seems like a falling tide with live bait is working best.
Jimmy Early
Jimmy E. DeFuniak Springs, Florida Reported 4 years ago
The redfish bite is really good right now. The rain has cooled the water temps down into the mid to low 80s. Seems like a falling tide with live bait is working best.
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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Justin Ziegler
Justin Z.
Destin, Florida
Reported 4 years ago
Fishing has been great the swordfish have been fire along with grouper, tuna, mahi and wahoo. There have been a lot of pop up rain storms we have had to run around but other than that it has been great
Justin Ziegler
Justin Z. Destin, Florida Reported 4 years ago
Fishing has been great the swordfish have been fire along with grouper, tuna, mahi and wahoo. There have been a lot of pop up rain storms we have had to run around but other than that it has been great
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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Robbie Broestler
Robbie B.
Niceville, Florida
Reported 4 years ago
4 hr yesterday in the bay.
Robbie Broestler
Robbie B. Niceville, Florida Reported 4 years ago
4 hr yesterday in the bay.
Mangrove Snapper, Mutton Snapper fishing in Destin, Florida
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Brandon Simon
Brandon S.
Santa Rosa Beach, Florida
Reported 4 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.
Brandon Simon
Brandon S. Santa Rosa Beach, Florida Reported 4 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
Harry H.
Port St. Joe, Florida
Reported 4 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...
Harry Helms
Harry H. Port St. Joe, Florida Reported 4 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
Jon R.
Destin, Florida
Reported 4 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...
Jonathan Ray
Jon R. Destin, Florida Reported 4 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 F.
Destin, Florida
Reported 4 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 F. Destin, Florida Reported 4 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 R.
Niceville, Florida
Reported 4 years ago
Trip today from your service
Joshua Regans
Joshua R. Niceville, Florida Reported 4 years ago
Trip today from your service
Redfish fishing in Niceville, Florida
Redfish fishing in Niceville, Florida
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Kelia P.
Panama City Beach, Florida
Reported 4 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!
Kelia Paul
Kelia P. Panama City Beach, Florida Reported 4 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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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 Trolling

  • ★★★★★
    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 Trolling

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    Really fun! Super nice captain and charter

    Ian A. | August 16, 2026

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