Valparaiso Fishing Reports (May 2026)

Joey Sauvageau
Destin, Florida
Reported: 2 years ago

Are you looking to find out what’s biting right now in Destin, Florida? November offers excellent inshore fishing opportunities. During this time of year, you can expect to catch a variety of fish species, including: 1 Redfish (Red Drum) - Redfish are often abundant in the inshore waters of Destin...

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Joey Sauvageau Destin, Florida Reported: 2 years ago

Are you looking to find out what’s biting right now in Destin, Florida? November offers excellent inshore fishing opportunities. During this time of year, you can expect to catch a variety of fish species, including:
1 Redfish (Red Drum) - Redfish are often abundant in the inshore waters of Destin during October. They can be found near oyster beds, grassy flats, and in the passes.
2 Speckled Trout (Spotted Sea Trout) - Speckled trout are a popular target for inshore anglers in Destin. They tend to be active during the fall and can be found around grassy areas, channels, and structure.
3 Flounder - Flounder are another common catch in the inshore waters of Destin during October. They are often found around sandy bottoms, ledges, and near the mouths of rivers.
4 Snook - While not as common as some other species, snook can be found in the inshore waters of Florida, including Destin. They prefer warmer waters and can be found near mangroves and inlets.
5 Black Drum - Black drum are often found in the same areas as redfish and can be caught using similar techniques. They are more active in cooler water temperatures.
6 Sheepshead - Sheepshead are often caught around structure like docks, pilings, and jetties. They have strong teeth and are known for their bait-stealing antics.
7 Spanish Mackerel - While Spanish mackerel are more commonly associated with nearshore and offshore fishing, you may encounter them in the inshore waters of Destin, especially around schools of baitfish.
8 Jack Crevalle - These powerful and hard-fighting fish are often encountered in the inshore waters

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Richie Riddle
Navarre, Florida
Reported: 2 years ago

6 hour smash. Red snappers are chewing. Good fishing to come and Jack's and triggerfish come in August 1

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Richie Riddle Navarre, Florida Reported: 2 years ago

6 hour smash. Red snappers are chewing. Good fishing to come and Jack's and triggerfish come in August 1

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Jonathan Ray
Destin, Florida
Reported: 2 years ago

Fishing is on fire right now, vermillion bite is hot, red snapper bite is slowing down and we are gearing up for triggerfish and amberjack season

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Jonathan Ray Destin, Florida Reported: 2 years ago

Fishing is on fire right now, vermillion bite is hot, red snapper bite is slowing down and we are gearing up for triggerfish and amberjack season

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Cory Holland
Fort Walton Beach, Florida
Reported: 2 years ago

Red snapper bite has been good. Mahi have showed up inshore also.

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Cory Holland Fort Walton Beach, Florida Reported: 2 years ago

Red snapper bite has been good. Mahi have showed up inshore also.

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Jimmy Early
DeFuniak Springs, Florida
Reported: 2 years ago

The Bulls reds are tearing it up, literally! Broken lines, straitened hooks and a broken pole but still managed to get these three in the boat.

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Jimmy Early DeFuniak Springs, Florida Reported: 2 years ago

The Bulls reds are tearing it up, literally! Broken lines, straitened hooks and a broken pole but still managed to get these three in the boat.

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Jonathan Ray
Destin, Florida
Reported: 2 years ago

Trolling has picked up since the water temps have dropped, bottom fishing is still good with keeper Triggers here and there and big red snapper! The vermillion bite is on fire as always

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Jonathan Ray Destin, Florida Reported: 2 years ago

Trolling has picked up since the water temps have dropped, bottom fishing is still good with keeper Triggers here and there and big red snapper! The vermillion bite is on fire as always

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Wayne Alexander
Niceville, Florida
Reported: 2 years ago

Two trips today, and they both limited out on red snapper!

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Wayne Alexander Niceville, Florida Reported: 2 years ago

Two trips today, and they both limited out on red snapper!

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Joey Sauvageau
Destin, Florida
Reported: 2 years ago

Inshore- Redfish bite is picking up tremendously catching them on live bait near the Destin Pass area and deep water docks. Mangrove snapper's have been an easy target along the Destin jetties and bridges. Spanish mackerel and blue fish are still in the bay best method trolling for them. Gulf-...

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Joey Sauvageau Destin, Florida Reported: 2 years ago

Inshore- Redfish bite is picking up tremendously catching them on live bait near the Destin Pass area and deep water docks. Mangrove snapper's have been an easy target along the Destin jetties and bridges. Spanish mackerel and blue fish are still in the bay best method trolling for them.
Gulf- the main target species all summer are red snappers, season is open till the end of July 31. Destin is known for the red snapper season along with red snappers we are catching bigger mangrove snapper's, Key West porgies chocolate porgies and vermilion snapper's along with King Mackeral trolling around bait balls
Bowfishing- this is my favorite time of the year to Bowfish lots of activity at night on the flats, plenty of fish and rays to shoot out

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