Choctawhatchee Bay Fishing Reports (December 2025)

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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.

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

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

Red Snapper Fishing in Fort Walton Beach, Florida

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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.

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.

Redfish Fishing in Santa Rosa Beach, Florida

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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

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!

Wayne Alexander Niceville, Florida Reported: 2 years ago

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

Red Snapper Fishing in Niceville, Florida

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Joey Sauvageau
Destin, Florida
Reported: 2 years ago

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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Trey Windes
Destin, Florida
Reported: 2 years ago

Red snapper season is in full swing and they are biting well. We are catching limits on most trips with a few mackerel and jacks in between.

Trey Windes Destin, Florida Reported: 2 years ago

Red snapper season is in full swing and they are biting well. We are catching limits on most trips with a few mackerel and jacks in between.

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Trey Senterfitt
DeFuniak Springs, Florida
Reported: 2 years ago

Water conditions are the best they've been in 4 months! Jacks n reds are schooling up. Trout bite is good. Things are lining up for one of my favorite time's to catch fish.

Trey Senterfitt DeFuniak Springs, Florida Reported: 2 years ago

Water conditions are the best they've been in 4 months! Jacks n reds are schooling up. Trout bite is good. Things are lining up for one of my favorite time's to catch fish.

Jack Crevalle Fishing in Santa Rosa Beach, Florida

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Trey Senterfitt
DeFuniak Springs, Florida
Reported: 2 years ago

Fish I caught this past Sunday. Worked hard for them!

Trey Senterfitt DeFuniak Springs, Florida Reported: 2 years ago

Fish I caught this past Sunday. Worked hard for them!

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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
★★★★★
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

Trip: Destin Gulf Fishing

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