Valparaiso Fishing Reports (May 2026)

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Tyler Massey with Hot Spots Charters
Pensacola, Florida
Reported: 1 day ago

Offshore fishing has been great! Plenty of Vermillion snapper, triggerfish and a few scamp grouper. Red snapper season opens up May 22nd for the inshore/nearshore boats and June 1st for the Offshore boats

Tyler Massey with Hot Spots Charters Pensacola, Florida Reported: 1 day ago

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Jason Yates
Shalimar, Florida
Reported: 5 days ago

Mahi have been on fire 🔥

Jason Yates Shalimar, Florida Reported: 5 days ago

Mahi have been on fire 🔥

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Heath Howle
Okaloosa Island, Florida
Reported: 5 days ago

Bull mingo bite has been on fire! Spade fish are everywhere and we've been finding some nice sized triggerfish!

Heath Howle Okaloosa Island, Florida Reported: 5 days ago

Bull mingo bite has been on fire! Spade fish are everywhere and we've been finding some nice sized triggerfish!

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Brandon Simon
Santa Rosa Beach, Florida
Reported: 6 days ago

The trout, redfish, and black drum have all been chewing down since May started. Had some amazing days on the water lately

Brandon Simon Santa Rosa Beach, Florida Reported: 6 days ago

The trout, redfish, and black drum have all been chewing down since May started. Had some amazing days on the water lately

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Alex Hare
Fort Walton Beach, Florida
Reported: 1 week ago

Bottom fishing been great catching amberjacks, red snappers, triggerfish, vermillion and black snappers

Alex Hare Fort Walton Beach, Florida Reported: 1 week ago

Bottom fishing been great catching amberjacks, red snappers, triggerfish, vermillion and black snappers

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Wayne Alexander
Niceville, Florida
Reported: 1 week ago

Vermilion snapper and red grouper bite has been great!

Wayne Alexander Niceville, Florida Reported: 1 week ago

Vermilion snapper and red grouper bite has been great!

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Marvin Glasgow
Ponce de Leon, Florida
Reported: 2 weeks ago

The speckled trout bite is unreal right now. Lots of trophy size fish over 20"

Marvin Glasgow Ponce de Leon, Florida Reported: 2 weeks ago

The speckled trout bite is unreal right now. Lots of trophy size fish over 20"

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Robbie Broestler
Niceville, Florida
Reported: 2 weeks ago

Robbie Broestler Niceville, Florida Reported: 2 weeks ago

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!

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★★★★★
5 stars out of 5 stars. Amazing trip! Thank you. We will be back next year on this same boat.
Chris P. | May 12, 2026

Trip: Harbor Hookup: Destin Fishing Fun
★★★★★
Zack was extremely knowledgable and professional. I’d recommend his services to anyone looking to hunt game in the defuniak/Destin area, cheers mate!
Jacob B. | May 8, 2026

Trip: 4 Hour Quick Hog Hunt Package
★★★★★
Absolutely loved every minute with the family out there, and wouldn't have been possible without Jake and Tim. We can't wait to book again, thank you guys. Till next time!
Josiah R. | May 5, 2026

Trip: Fishing In Gulf Of America
★★★★★
Had a great day of fishing. Non stop reeling. Took my son, son-in-law, and 2 nephews. No got sick. The only problem we had was we were exhausted from reeling in the fish. Great problem.
William B. | May 3, 2026

Trip: Destin Trolling & Bottom Fishing
★★★★★
Kyle was a very skilled captain. Found many fish for us
Susan E. | April 30, 2026

Trip: Destin Trolling & Bottom Fishing
★★★★★
Kyle and first mate Dan were awesome. They got us onto some great fishing. Caught limit on vermillion.
Don C. | April 24, 2026

Trip: Destin Fishing Trip
★★★★★
He’s a very good guide he put on on fish it was slow but but we all had fun he answered all the questions we had made us laugh all around a good experience and we are coming back again for another trip in the future
Anthony D. | April 21, 2026

Trip: Half Day Gulf Classics
★★★★★
The trip was amazing! Captain put us on the fish immediately and was consistent through out! Four of us on the trip and we all caught more than 2 fish! Had a 100+ lb fish on but line snapped. Was a great experience and would fish with them again!
David P. | April 18, 2026

Trip: Niceville Gulf Fishing
★★★★★
Although deckhand Larry was new to fishing, he was very friendly, kind, and helpful! Just what you want on an unfamiliar excursion! He also hooked all bait for me, appreciated it!
Ashley R. | April 16, 2026

Trip: Destin Offshore Fishing
★★★★★
We were a family of six with kids from 6-15. All had a great time. Boat was a good size for us beginners. Jake and Tim worked hard to help us have a memorable experience. We had no prior fishing experience, but they helped us get comfortable with what to do and then found us the fish to catch. I would highly recommend and would look to adventure with them again.
Adam S. | April 14, 2026

Trip: 3 Hr Kids Fishing Trip