Shalimar Fishing Reports (May 2026)

Robert F.
Destin, Florida
Reported 1 year ago

Got availability this weekend if anyone is looking to go fishing 🎣 this weekend

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Robert F. Destin, Florida Reported 1 year ago

Got availability this weekend if anyone is looking to go fishing 🎣 this weekend

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Kenny L.
Pensacola, Florida
Reported 1 year ago

Fall season for red snapper is in September. Sharks are biting good, Mackerel are showing up, Mahi should be good in the Middle of August and September

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Kenny L. Pensacola, Florida Reported 1 year ago

Fall season for red snapper is in September. Sharks are biting good, Mackerel are showing up, Mahi should be good in the Middle of August and September

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Larry S.
Pensacola, Florida
Reported 1 year ago

Well snapper season has been busy. We are staying bowed up out there. We are still catching some nice amberjacks, King Mackeral, and snappers. With the full moon and tides, the bite during the day has been challenging. However, there are still lots of fish out there showing up on...

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Larry S. Pensacola, Florida Reported 1 year ago

Well snapper season has been busy. We are staying bowed up out there. We are still catching some nice amberjacks, King Mackeral, and snappers. With the full moon and tides, the bite during the day has been challenging. However, there are still lots of fish out there showing up on the fish finder. The challenge to enticing a bite exists. We recommend scaling down on your leader size and floating some live bait out there to entice a nice hookup. If snappers aren't your thing, the sharks have been aggressive and there is a huge potential to hook up on an 8-10 footer. Mahi have moved in, if you see fish busting the surface throw a top water, or gotcha plug at the boil, you'll be surprised to what may be swimming below! It's been a hot, hot summer, stay hydrated and keep plugging. Now that the lunar cycle is changing, we expect the bite to get even stronger. Tight lines and we hope to see ya out on the water.

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Jimmy E.
DeFuniak Springs, Florida
Reported 1 year ago

The wind is stIll howling. My crew from Chicago caught a bunch of speckled trout. Only got a couple keepers in the boat and lost a couple really nice ones. It looks like the Trout bite is coming in now. The water temp is up to 70 so the fish...

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Jimmy E. DeFuniak Springs, Florida Reported 1 year ago

The wind is stIll howling. My crew from Chicago caught a bunch of speckled trout. Only got a couple keepers in the boat and lost a couple really nice ones. It looks like the Trout bite is coming in now. The water temp is up to 70 so the fish are getting more active.

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Alex H.
Fort Walton Beach, Florida
Reported 1 year ago

Fishing has been great. Been catching redfish and big numbers of Spanish mackeral in the bay. In the gulf, lots of snappers groupers amberajcks and sharks

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Alex H. Fort Walton Beach, Florida Reported 1 year ago

Fishing has been great. Been catching redfish and big numbers of Spanish mackeral in the bay. In the gulf, lots of snappers groupers amberajcks and sharks

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Trey S.
DeFuniak Springs, Florida
Reported 2 years ago

School is winding down for me and students. Last day is 5/29. I’m ready to get back to doing what I love!

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Trey S. DeFuniak Springs, Florida Reported 2 years ago

School is winding down for me and students. Last day is 5/29. I’m ready to get back to doing what I love!

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Seth L.
Choctaw Beach, Florida
Reported 2 years ago

Trouts and reds are biting

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Seth L. Choctaw Beach, Florida Reported 2 years ago

Trouts and reds are biting

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Michael K.
Destin, Florida
Reported 2 years ago

Captain Mike: South Padre Fishing Report. The bay fishing is on right now and should only get better throughout the next month. The shrimp and baitfish are migrating into our bay system and the fish are actively hunting them. The speckled trout and redfish are on the move looking for...

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Michael K. Destin, Florida Reported 2 years ago

Captain Mike: South Padre Fishing Report. The bay fishing is on right now and should only get better throughout the next month. The shrimp and baitfish are migrating into our bay system and the fish are actively hunting them. The speckled trout and redfish are on the move looking for easy meals. This is in my opinion one of the best times of the year to target speckled trout with artificial baits and live baits. Typically the high spring winds will start to die off towards the end of May and early June. This weather combined with the influx of the spring bait migration leads to some good fishing. It's a great time to introduce the kids to some fishing action. Schools of black drum should also magically show up soon. My schedule is filling up for summer so you may want to pick some dates.

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