Santa Rosa Beach Weather Forecast
Fishing reports straight from our guides in Santa Rosa Beach
Vermilion snapper and red grouper bite has been great!
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The speckled trout bite is unreal right now. Lots of trophy size fish over 20"
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Spanish mackerel have been and still are the easy fun target. Trout and redfish are still getting better and better. Light tackle bottom fishing has produced nice catches of vermillion snapper along with some big red grouper and a variety of other keeper fish like lane snapper, scamp grouper, and trigger fish.
Cobia are finally worth taking a longer trip to go look for along the beaches in 20-40 feet of water. It only takes one 30-50 lb fish to make the trip a success!
Cobia are finally worth taking a longer trip to go look for along the beaches in 20-40 feet of water. It only takes one 30-50 lb fish to make the trip a success!
Cobia are finally worth taking a longer trip to go look for along the beaches in 20-40 feet of water. It only takes one 30-50 lb fish to make the trip a success!
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The redfish bite is 🔥, only looking to get better as water temps rise. Trout haven't been as consistent just yet, we're getting a keeper here and there
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Red Grouper and Vermillion Snapper are lighting it up! Already had enough meat in the cooler after the first Cobia of the year so we ended up releasing 4 nice keeper Red Grouper
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This is from a 6 hour the other day we caught a bunch of mahis, and then I will send a group of pics from today we had a mixed bag of snappers and catch and release amberjacks.
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The trolling bite has been amazing, plenty of Spanish mackerel to be caught. Bottom fishing has been a good variety like Vermillion, red snappers, black snappers, red groupers scamp groupers and Triggerfish!
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Bull sharks, spinner sharks, black tips and sandbar sharks this spring
Hammerheads and tiger sharks showing up soon
Hammerheads and tiger sharks showing up soon
Hammerheads and tiger sharks showing up soon
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Some spanish around redfish on the beach when its calm enough few trout biting
Vermillion snapper bite good off shore
Vermillion snapper bite good off shore
Vermillion snapper bite good off shore
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Spring break fishing along the Emerald Coast has been nothing short of outstanding, and our recent trips out of Santa Rosa Beach and Destin, Florida, have delivered consistent action for anglers of all experience levels. The biggest headline has been the new Okaloosa nearshore FADs (Fish Aggregating Devices), which are already producing exceptional results. These shallow water fish attracting devices have been holding strong numbers of mahi mahi, giving us steady offshore-style action just a short run from the beach. Clients have been thrilled with the opportunity to target pelagic species without needing a full-day trip.
Closer to shore, the...
Closer to shore, the...
Closer to shore, the Spanish mackerel bite has been on fire inside Destin Harbor and along the Destin jetties. This has been a perfect option for families and spring breakers looking for fast-paced action, with multiple hook-ups and nonstop rod-bending activity. We've also been finding quality mahi mahi on weedlines within 5 miles of the beach, another great sign that our spring pelagic season is ramping up early this year. These fish have been eager to bite and provide excellent table fare for our crews. For anglers booking our 6-hour trips, the bottom fishing has been just as consistent. We've been putting together solid catches of red grouper, giving clients a great mix of offshore action and dependable bottom fishing. Looking Ahead: April Pelagic Season Heating Up. As we move deeper into April, everything is lining up for an incredible spring pelagic fishing season along the 30A and Destin coastline. Historically, this is when the fishing really takes off,” and we're already seeing early signs of what's to come. Over the past several seasons, we have consistently produced tuna and marlin catches around the FADs throughout April and May, and we expect this year to be no different. With warming water temperatures and increasing bait activity, the Gulf is coming alive. Whether you're targeting mahi mahi, tuna, or even a shot at a billfish, now is the time to get on the schedule.
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Target Species
- Get it while it's HOT!
- This species is in play.
- You might get lucky (as long as things are in-season).
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Top Fishing Trips in Santa Rosa Beach
Inshore, Flats Fishing in Santa Rosa Beach
30A Inshore Slam
22 ft
1 - 6 People
From $600
Damn Good
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Offshore Fishing Destin
40 ft
1 - 6 People
From $1,100
Nearshore Fishing in Panama City Beach
PCB Full Day Trip - 32' Scarab
32 ft
1 - 4 People
From $1,560
Damn Good
Certified Damn Good Guides offer 10/10 trips. Guides earn this badge through quality reviews, quick and responsive communication, and low cancellation rates.
Boat Cruise, Dolphin Watching, Sunset Cruise in Panama City
Shell Island & Dolphin Adventure
25 ft
1 - 6 People
From $350
Inshore, Nearshore Fishing in Panama City Beach
Half Day PCB Trip - 26’ Pathfinder
26 ft
1 - 4 People
From $700
Inshore, Nearshore Fishing in Shalimar
Bay Side Inshore Trip
24 ft
1 - 6 People
From $800
Recent Santa Rosa Beach Reviews
★★★★★
Captain Wayne was great. Put us on fish and gave us an amazing experience
Floyd S. | October 24, 2026
★★★★★
Friendly crew. Got us on some big red snappers, groupers and a nice mackerel. Went the extra mile to make our trip memorable.
William P. | October 24, 2026
★★★★★
Put us on fish and overall nice guy. Will definitely fish with cap Kent again!
Andrew M. | October 16, 2026
Trip: Destin Fishing The Gulf
★★★★★
Jordan did a great job putting us on fish. He don’t stay on unproductive spots. We had a great time and I highly recommend booking your trip with this guide.
Tyson R. | October 15, 2026
★★★★★
Captain Steve and his charter was top notch. He got us on the fish, he was very knowledgeable of the area and his charters are incredibly kid friendly. He made sure our daughter was able to get hooked up on the fish as well. 10/10 recommend every time.
Kaleb K. | October 15, 2026
★★★★★
Captain Jon was amazing! He was fantastic with my two boys! We had the best day! Will definitely book with him again! Such a great experience!
Michelle B. | October 14, 2026
★★★★★
Had a great time and very professional.
Derek E. | October 7, 2026
★★★★★
I booked this trip mainly for my 12 and 15 year old grandsons to experience. Max was an excellent guide and really made sure the boys had a great time and caught lots of fish. I would definitely book with Max for future trips.
Jim D. | October 7, 2026
Trip: 4-Hour Offshore Fishing
★★★★★
We definitely had a good trip with Captain harold. He put us on fish all day long on our 10hr trip. We caught a lot of fish between the 6 of us at every location captain harold stopped us at. We recommend this guide to anyone who wants to have fun catching fish.
Buddy D. | September 28, 2026
