Santa Rosa Beach Weather Forecast

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John Tenore
John T.
Destin, Florida
Reported 2 months ago
Snapper season is well underway and anglers have been bringing in some really Big Red snapper. There has been lots of red grooper and vermilion snapper, along with a few lane and mangrove. Snappers mixed in. The tarpon and red fish are cruising. The beaches and anglers have been catching quite a few of them. Also, the weather has finally straightened out. Looking good for the weekend coming up.
John Tenore
John T. Destin, Florida Reported 2 months ago
Snapper season is well underway and anglers have been bringing in some really Big Red snapper. There has been lots of red grooper and vermilion snapper, along with a few lane and mangrove. Snappers mixed in. The tarpon and red fish are cruising. The beaches and anglers have been catching quite a few of them. Also, the weather has finally straightened out. Looking good for the weekend coming up.
Fishing in Destin, Florida
Fishing in Destin, Florida
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Fishing in Destin, Florida
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Parker Heagerty
Parker H.
Fort Walton Beach, Florida
Reported 2 months ago
Caught a wahoo and nice size mahi today both only 6 miles offshore! The fishing is heating up in Destin statewaters!
Parker Heagerty
Parker H. Fort Walton Beach, Florida Reported 2 months ago
Caught a wahoo and nice size mahi today both only 6 miles offshore! The fishing is heating up in Destin statewaters!
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Blake H.
Santa Rosa Beach, Florida
Reported 2 months ago
Shark charters going great!
Blake Hunter
Blake H. Santa Rosa Beach, Florida Reported 2 months ago
Shark charters going great!
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Jason Rogers
Jason R.
Destin, Florida
Reported 2 months ago
Good red and Vermilion Snapper Bite! Also, Grear red grouper bite on our 6+ hour trips and a good trolling bite on our 4-Hour trip.

We even managed to catch a few mahi mahi on a 8-hour offshore fad trolling trip
Jason Rogers
Jason R. Destin, Florida Reported 2 months ago
Good red and Vermilion Snapper Bite! Also, Grear red grouper bite on our 6+ hour trips and a good trolling bite on our 4-Hour trip.

We even managed to catch a few mahi mahi on a 8-hour offshore fad trolling trip
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Fishing in Destin, Florida
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Fishing in Destin, Florida
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Jimmy Early
Jimmy E.
DeFuniak Springs, Florida
Reported 2 months ago
Trout bite is awesome. Water temp in low low 80s. Alot of wind so we have to be selective on fishing area but the Trout are scattered around but still hungry. Finally have a good summer tide. As this wind lays over the next few days we should more areas to fish.
Jimmy Early
Jimmy E. DeFuniak Springs, Florida Reported 2 months ago
Trout bite is awesome. Water temp in low low 80s. Alot of wind so we have to be selective on fishing area but the Trout are scattered around but still hungry. Finally have a good summer tide. As this wind lays over the next few days we should more areas to fish.
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Tim King
Tim K.
Pensacola, Florida
Reported 2 months ago
Snapper Seasons been to a great start besides the wind but we've still been getting red snapper in the bay and then when we can go offshore we get red snapper Vermilion snapper Mahi here and there and a few mangroves the Destin side is about the same
Tim King
Tim K. Pensacola, Florida Reported 2 months ago
Snapper Seasons been to a great start besides the wind but we've still been getting red snapper in the bay and then when we can go offshore we get red snapper Vermilion snapper Mahi here and there and a few mangroves the Destin side is about the same
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Wayne Alexander
Wayne A.
Niceville, Florida
Reported 3 months ago
Not a bad start to the season. Red snapper opened yesterday in our area and will go through to the end of July. It will also open back up in September and then on the weekends October November, December.
Wayne Alexander
Wayne A. Niceville, Florida Reported 3 months ago
Not a bad start to the season. Red snapper opened yesterday in our area and will go through to the end of July. It will also open back up in September and then on the weekends October November, December.
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Kent P.
DeFuniak Springs, Florida
Reported 3 months ago
The snapper bite is on fire, opens tomorrow the 22nd
Got a wahoo last week on a 10hr offshore trolling and another one this week on a 10hr offshore trolling and some mahi
Kent Peckham
Kent P. DeFuniak Springs, Florida Reported 3 months ago
The snapper bite is on fire, opens tomorrow the 22nd
Got a wahoo last week on a 10hr offshore trolling and another one this week on a 10hr offshore trolling and some mahi
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Jeff Ready
Jeff R.
Panama City Beach, Florida
Reported 3 months ago
This was today's 4 hour
Jeff Ready
Jeff R. Panama City Beach, Florida Reported 3 months ago
This was today's 4 hour
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Eric Wilkas
Eric W.
Panama City Beach, Florida
Reported 3 months ago
Vermillion snapper is still Excellent
Triggerfish Red Grouper some Mahi are showing up
Eric Wilkas
Eric W. Panama City Beach, Florida Reported 3 months ago
Vermillion snapper is still Excellent
Triggerfish Red Grouper some Mahi are showing up
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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 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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