Choctawhatchee Bay Fishing Reports (November 2025)

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Fishing reports straight from our guides in Choctawhatchee Bay

Kyle Lowe
Fort Walton Beach, Florida
Reported: 4 weeks ago

Gag grouper and red snapper seasons were amazing! We look forward to focusing on amberjack, red grouper, triggerfish, almaco jacks, and vermillion. Also hope to see the blackfin tuna showing up in the next couple weeks!

Kyle Lowe Fort Walton Beach, Florida Reported: 4 weeks ago

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Christopher Mitchell
Destin, Florida
Reported: 4 weeks ago

Mingo snapper bite is crazy!

Christopher Mitchell Destin, Florida Reported: 4 weeks ago

Mingo snapper bite is crazy!

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Nathan Stow
Panama City, Florida
Reported: 1 month ago

Blue water is in close right now. Bite seems to be better in the afternoon right now than in the morning, but we've been catching them. Bottom fishing has been great and so has blue water trolling. A lot of shark activity so we're having to get them to the...

Nathan Stow Panama City, Florida Reported: 1 month ago

Gag Grouper Fishing in Panama City, Florida

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Eric Wilkas
Panama City Beach, Florida
Reported: 2 months ago

Mutton Snapper 14 lbs this week. We are catching Vermillion snapper limits too. Each trip we are catch some beautiful Mangrove snappers too. Sept 1-14 Gag Grouper, Red Grouper, AmberJack, Red Snapper, Trigger Fish and many others will be in Season. These days are filling up fast.

Eric Wilkas Panama City Beach, Florida Reported: 2 months ago

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Wayne Alexander
Niceville, Florida
Reported: 3 months ago

Red snapper has slow down in state waters, but it is towards the end of the red snapper season. Vermilion snapper, red grouper and some scamp grouper have been dependable.

Wayne Alexander Niceville, Florida Reported: 3 months ago

Red snapper has slow down in state waters, but it is towards the end of the red snapper season. Vermilion snapper, red grouper and some scamp grouper have been dependable.

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Robbie Broestler
Niceville, Florida
Reported: 5 months ago

I caught 36 head of Pompano three sharks about 15 head of ladyfish in about 18 to 20 head of catfish from 6 AM to 11:45 AM.

Robbie Broestler Niceville, Florida Reported: 5 months ago

I caught 36 head of Pompano three sharks about 15 head of ladyfish in about 18 to 20 head of catfish from 6 AM to 11:45 AM.

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Kyle Lowe
Fort Walton Beach, Florida
Reported: 7 months ago

Been seeing some very nice banjo triggerfish, there are some Spring time red groupers around and as always a bunch of vermillion snapper.

Kyle Lowe Fort Walton Beach, Florida Reported: 7 months ago

Been seeing some very nice banjo triggerfish, there are some Spring time red groupers around and as always a bunch of vermillion snapper.

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Christopher Mitchell
Destin, Florida
Reported: 7 months ago

Lots of Cinnsational Red Grouper ro catch but finding a keeper takes time and some lucky!!

Christopher Mitchell Destin, Florida Reported: 7 months ago

Lots of Cinnsational Red Grouper ro catch but finding a keeper takes time and some lucky!!

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Captain Trey was very kind and helpful, especially with our two small grandkids. Caught 5 different kinds of fish and had a great afternoon!
Scott P. | October 17, 2025

Trip: Family Special - 22’ TranSport
★★★★★
***** Captain Trey was very kind and knowledgeable - he went above and beyond to make sure our boys were able to catch some fish and have a good time - he had all of the equipment and we had a wonderful day on the water.
Carrie R. | October 16, 2025

Trip: Family Special - 22’ TranSport
★★★★★
He has a great attitude and we had a great time. Would definitely recommend!
Jacob M. | October 10, 2025

Trip: Choctawhatchee Fishing & Cruising
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We had a great time! I didn’t know rays were so resilient that you could get them with an arrow and the would heal within a few days. Our guide Colby was awesome. He found a bunch of rays for us and helped us after each catch. Hew was awesome!
Scot O. | September 30, 2025

Trip: Nighttime Bowfishing Adventure
★★★★★
This was the first time son and I have ever fished saltwater. We have only fished freshwater. Capt. Kent and his wife were the best. We already told Capt. Kent everytime we are here we are booking him. Great time!
Chuck C. | September 21, 2025

Trip: Fishing Trips with Captain Kent
★★★★★
We had a great experience. This was our first time booking with Captain Steve, but our second time fishing off PCB. Steve exceeded our expectations. He made sure our little guy had a memorable time. He was great with our 5 year old and appreciated his love of fishing. In our 3 hours we saw dolphins, jelly fish, and sea turtles. We also caught bonitas, King mackerel, Spanish mackerel, trigger fish, red grouper, red snapper, ruby lips, and remora. Steve fileted the mackerals for us to bring home. We will make sure to book with him next year. Thank you Captain Steve!
Jessica P. | August 19, 2025

Trip: Kids Trip
★★★★★
Great guid. I’ve been twice with them in the last 3 years and I was not let down both times we had an absolute blast shot until our arms were tired. Highly recommend
Curtis M. | August 14, 2025

Trip: Nighttime Bowfishing Adventure
★★★★★
Chris and his deck hand, Mike, were absolutely amazing! Put us on some great fish and were freakin awesome dudes. Super down to earth and made the trip very enjoyable. Will 100% be booking a trip with them again!
Landon W. | August 7, 2025

Trip: Gulf of America fishing! 🎣🎣
★★★★★
Hunter was great! We will keep him on our list for anytime we are coming back to town and want to head out fishing.
Jeffrey W. | July 24, 2025

Trip: Inshore Insanity Santa Rosa Beach
★★★★★
Had an AMAZING time with a very laid back Captain and beyond helpful deck hand. Great time was had by myself, my better half and my teenage daughter. The weather wasn’t ideal but still had a blast. I HIGHLY recommend booking a trip with the “Broken Tip” charter boat. If you’re looking for drama free great time with awesome people this is the charter to book!
Ryan B. | July 17, 2025

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