Choctawhatchee Bay Fishing Reports (May 2026)

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Fishing reports straight from our guides in Choctawhatchee Bay

Eric W.
Panama City Beach, Florida
Reported 15 hours ago

Vermillion snapper is still Excellent Triggerfish Red Grouper some Mahi are showing up

Eric W. Panama City Beach, Florida Reported 15 hours ago

Vermillion snapper is still Excellent
Triggerfish Red Grouper some Mahi are showing up

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Kent P.
DeFuniak Springs, Florida
Reported 1 day ago

Snapper season starts may 22, we're getting dozens chumed up, several got back to the reef and popped off,

Kent P. DeFuniak Springs, Florida Reported 1 day ago

Snapper season starts may 22, we're getting dozens chumed up, several got back to the reef and popped off,

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Stephen H.
Santa Rosa Beach, Florida
Reported 2 days ago

Vermillion Snapper, Red Grouper in big numbers. Catch and release Amberjack.

Stephen H. Santa Rosa Beach, Florida Reported 2 days ago

Vermillion Snapper, Red Grouper in big numbers. Catch and release Amberjack.

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Jason Y.
Shalimar, Florida
Reported 1 week ago

Mahi have been on fire 🔥

Jason Y. Shalimar, Florida Reported 1 week ago

Mahi have been on fire 🔥

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Jeff R.
Panama City Beach, Florida
Reported 1 week ago

sLast few weeks have been hot. Lots of Spanish Mackerel still running. We won 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place for a sweep in the inshore competition last weekend. Seeing Mahi starting to come in, some big grouper, big red snapper, a couple big redfish caught offshore of all places. All...

Jeff R. Panama City Beach, Florida Reported 1 week ago

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Brandon S.
Santa Rosa Beach, Florida
Reported 1 week ago

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

Brandon S. Santa Rosa Beach, Florida Reported 1 week 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 H.
Fort Walton Beach, Florida
Reported 1 week ago

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

Alex H. 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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Joshua R.
Callaway, Florida
Reported 1 week ago

5hr bottom trip

Joshua R. Callaway, Florida Reported 1 week ago

5hr bottom trip

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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!
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Our guide Andy was excellent. He was very quick to point out species we can shoot and the ones we can’t shoot. He did a great job getting us on top of them! Also his patience with our people who have never done it was amazing. He would keep us on top of the same fish until they hit it! 10/10 would recommend these guys to anyone. We will definitely be using them again next time.
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Brandon was amazing, if you ever want a great guide to learn from and have a great time he is your guy. My daughter and I had a great time and couldn’t picture having a better time!
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Choctawhatchee Bay Fishing Reports (May 2026)

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Choctawhatchee Bay Weather Forecast

Fishing reports straight from our guides in Choctawhatchee Bay

What's Biting in Choctawhatchee Bay

Top Fishing Trips in Choctawhatchee Bay

3-Hour Kids Fun Trip

Choctawhatchee Back Bay Charter

Santa Rosa Beach Hook-Up

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