Choctawhatchee Bay Fishing Reports (December 2025)

Choctawhatchee Bay Weather Forecast

Fishing reports straight from our guides in Choctawhatchee Bay

Nick Tate
Santa Rosa Beach, Florida
Reported: 2 years ago

Offshore fishing for red snapper is hot right now! Let's go fishing!!

Nick Tate Santa Rosa Beach, Florida Reported: 2 years ago

Offshore fishing for red snapper is hot right now! Let's go fishing!!

Red Snapper Fishing in Santa Rosa Beach, Florida

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Matthew Champion
Valparaiso, Florida
Reported: 2 years ago

Wahoo bite is on fire right now!

Matthew Champion Valparaiso, Florida Reported: 2 years ago

Wahoo bite is on fire right now!

Amberjack, Red Grouper, Red Snapper Fishing in Destin, Florida

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Cliff Atwell
Destin, Florida
Reported: 2 years ago

Here are some 5 and 6 hour trips we've ran this week while dodging the weather! Snapper bite still good. A few king mackerel showing up with some Bonita and occasional Mahi Mahi!

Cliff Atwell Destin, Florida Reported: 2 years ago

Here are some 5 and 6 hour trips we've ran this week while dodging the weather! Snapper bite still good. A few king mackerel showing up with some Bonita and occasional Mahi Mahi!

False Albacore, Red Snapper Fishing in Destin, Florida

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

Been stuck in the bay this week because of weather. 27 and 25 inch gator trout have not disappointed. Grass flats have been the answer

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

Been stuck in the bay this week because of weather. 27 and 25 inch gator trout have not disappointed. Grass flats have been the answer

Red Snapper Fishing in Fort Walton Beach, Florida

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Cliff Atwell
Destin, Florida
Reported: 2 years ago

Good afternoon ! The red snapper bite is on! I suggest 6hr trips.

Cliff Atwell Destin, Florida Reported: 2 years ago

Good afternoon ! The red snapper bite is on! I suggest 6hr trips.

Red Snapper, Scup, Vermillion Snapper Fishing in Destin, Florida

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Seth Linton
Choctaw Beach, Florida
Reported: 2 years ago

Red fish Trout Mangrove snappers are biting in the bay Vermillion snapper Red snapper as of the 16th of June when they open Groupers Sharks Mackerel Black fins Mahi mahi Are all biting and active in the gulf .... some one come catch all these fish with me

Seth Linton Choctaw Beach, Florida Reported: 2 years ago

Red fish
Trout
Mangrove snappers are biting in the bay
Vermillion snapper
Red snapper as of the 16th of June when they open
Groupers
Sharks
Mackerel
Black fins
Mahi mahi
Are all biting and active in the gulf .... some one come catch all these fish with me

Vermillion Snapper Fishing in Destin, Florida

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Wayne Alexander
Niceville, Florida
Reported: 2 years ago

The bite has been a little off the past couple days I think because of the full moon. We did catch an amber jack and a good size mangrove snapper out in the golf today. Last month was a great month for vermilion snapper.

Wayne Alexander Niceville, Florida Reported: 2 years ago

False Albacore, Lane Snapper, Vermillion Snapper Fishing in Niceville, Florida

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Conner Cline
Santa Rosa Beach, Florida
Reported: 2 years ago

Redfish and trout have been great in the flats and under docks.

Conner Cline Santa Rosa Beach, Florida Reported: 2 years ago

Redfish and trout have been great in the flats and under docks.

Redfish Fishing in Santa Rosa Beach, FL, USA

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Great trip!!!! Guide and the fishing was amazing. Taylor was a great guide and very knowledgeable.
Jerrion C. | December 12, 2025

Trip: Bay Fishing Trip
★★★★★
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
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***** 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! 🎣🎣
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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

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