Choctawhatchee Bay Weather Forecast

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Matthew Champion
Matthew C.
Valparaiso, Florida
Reported 3 years ago
The fishing has been awesome lately and we're in the Destin fishing rodeo I am running specials for October & November at 275 an hour.
Matthew Champion
Matthew C. Valparaiso, Florida Reported 3 years ago
The fishing has been awesome lately and we're in the Destin fishing rodeo I am running specials for October & November at 275 an hour.
Mahi Mahi / Dorado, Red Grouper Fishing in Destin, Florida
Mahi Mahi / Dorado, Red Grouper Fishing in Destin, Florida
Mahi Mahi / Dorado, Red Grouper Fishing in Destin, Florida
Mahi Mahi / Dorado, Red Grouper Fishing in Destin, Florida
Mahi Mahi / Dorado, Red Grouper Fishing in Destin, Florida
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Russell Fiser
Russell F.
Panama City, Florida
Reported 3 years ago
Pelagics are on the move, caught this sailfish within 2 miles of the shore Monday.
Russell Fiser
Russell F. Panama City, Florida Reported 3 years ago
Pelagics are on the move, caught this sailfish within 2 miles of the shore Monday.
Sailfish Fishing in Panama City, Florida
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Trey Senterfitt
Trey S.
DeFuniak Springs, Florida
Reported 3 years ago
Bite continues to improve some.
Trey Senterfitt
Trey S. DeFuniak Springs, Florida Reported 3 years ago
Bite continues to improve some.
Redfish fishing in Santa Rosa Beach, Florida
Redfish fishing in Santa Rosa Beach, Florida
Redfish fishing in Santa Rosa Beach, Florida
Redfish fishing in Santa Rosa Beach, Florida
Redfish fishing in Santa Rosa Beach, Florida
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Jimmy Early
Jimmy E.
DeFuniak Springs, Florida
Reported 3 years ago
The fishing has been a little slow for us but today it turned on hard. We had trout, gaff top, lady fish, bull reds and more keeping us on our toes. Used live bait and artificial. Today's bite was just awesome, here are a few pics.
Jimmy Early
Jimmy E. DeFuniak Springs, Florida Reported 3 years ago
The fishing has been a little slow for us but today it turned on hard. We had trout, gaff top, lady fish, bull reds and more keeping us on our toes. Used live bait and artificial. Today's bite was just awesome, here are a few pics.
Redfish fishing in Santa Rosa Beach, Florida
Redfish fishing in Santa Rosa Beach, Florida
Redfish fishing in Santa Rosa Beach, Florida
Redfish fishing in Santa Rosa Beach, Florida
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Jonathan Ray
Jon R.
Destin, Florida
Reported 3 years ago
The amberjack bite has been on fire as well as Almaco Jacks, Triggerfish are running small so hooking up with a keeper trigger has been a chore! Plenty of Vermillion snapper and Porgy's around though. Trolling has been hit or miss, depending on the current some days we catch 6 and some days they aren't hitting! The blackfin are on the move as the water temp starts to drop they are moving closer inside of state waters! King mackerel have been the main ones we have been hooking up with on the shotgun trolling! Red snapper are everywhere but out...
Jonathan Ray
Jon R. Destin, Florida Reported 3 years ago
The amberjack bite has been on fire as well as Almaco Jacks, Triggerfish are running small so hooking up with a keeper trigger has been a chore! Plenty of Vermillion snapper and Porgy's around though. Trolling has been hit or miss, depending on the current some days we catch 6 and some days they aren't hitting! The blackfin are on the move as the water temp starts to drop they are moving closer inside of state waters! King mackerel have been the main ones we have been hooking up with on the shotgun trolling! Red snapper are everywhere but out of season for us!
Amberjack fishing in Destin, Florida
Amberjack fishing in Destin, Florida
Amberjack fishing in Destin, Florida
Amberjack fishing in Destin, Florida
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Justin Ziegler
Justin Z.
Destin, Florida
Reported 3 years ago
The weather conditions have been great along with the fishing. The warm water is pushing the fish to deeper water. The grouper, tilefish, triggerfish, mingo, and swordfish bite have been on fire lately
Justin Ziegler
Justin Z. Destin, Florida Reported 3 years ago
The weather conditions have been great along with the fishing. The warm water is pushing the fish to deeper water. The grouper, tilefish, triggerfish, mingo, and swordfish bite have been on fire lately
Swordfish fishing in Destin, Florida
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Jonathan Ray
Jon R.
Destin, Florida
Reported 3 years ago
This week the Triggerfish bite has been slow! Trolling has produced Bonita and some small wahoo! We have been able to locate the Mahi several times for a good solid bite! A few triple tail keepers have made it to the ice, as well as a few Almaco Jacks
Jonathan Ray
Jon R. Destin, Florida Reported 3 years ago
This week the Triggerfish bite has been slow! Trolling has produced Bonita and some small wahoo! We have been able to locate the Mahi several times for a good solid bite! A few triple tail keepers have made it to the ice, as well as a few Almaco Jacks
Mahi Mahi / Dorado fishing in Destin, Florida
Mahi Mahi / Dorado fishing in Destin, Florida
Mahi Mahi / Dorado fishing in Destin, Florida
Mahi Mahi / Dorado fishing in Destin, Florida
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Marvin G.
Ponce de Leon, Florida
Reported 3 years ago
Fishing has been great lately in the Chocktawahachee Bay. The weather has been great. Spanish mackerel, lady fish and sharks have been very consistent!
Marvin Glasgow
Marvin G. Ponce de Leon, Florida Reported 3 years ago
Fishing has been great lately in the Chocktawahachee Bay. The weather has been great. Spanish mackerel, lady fish and sharks have been very consistent!
Fishing in Santa Rosa Beach, Florida
Fishing in Santa Rosa Beach, Florida
Fishing in Santa Rosa Beach, Florida
Fishing in Santa Rosa Beach, Florida
Fishing in Santa Rosa Beach, Florida
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Nick Tate
Nick T.
Santa Rosa Beach, Florida
Reported 3 years ago
Fishing here in Santa Rosa beach is on fire right now. Offshore we are catching vermillion snapper, triggerfish, mangrove snapper, few kings and Spanish and some Mahi and black fin tuna around our fads offshore.
Inshore is heating up with most catches being redfish and jack Crevalle, but we are still finding speckled trout, Spanish mackerel and mangrove snapper.
Nick Tate
Nick T. Santa Rosa Beach, Florida Reported 3 years ago
Fishing here in Santa Rosa beach is on fire right now. Offshore we are catching vermillion snapper, triggerfish, mangrove snapper, few kings and Spanish and some Mahi and black fin tuna around our fads offshore.
Inshore is heating up with most catches being redfish and jack Crevalle, but we are still finding speckled trout, Spanish mackerel and mangrove snapper.
Gag Grouper fishing in Santa Rosa Beach, Florida, USA
Gag Grouper fishing in Santa Rosa Beach, Florida, USA
Gag Grouper fishing in Santa Rosa Beach, Florida, USA
Gag Grouper fishing in Santa Rosa Beach, Florida, USA
Gag Grouper fishing in Santa Rosa Beach, Florida, USA
Gag Grouper fishing in Santa Rosa Beach, Florida, USA
Gag Grouper fishing in Santa Rosa Beach, Florida, USA
Gag Grouper fishing in Santa Rosa Beach, Florida, USA
Gag Grouper fishing in Santa Rosa Beach, Florida, USA
Gag Grouper fishing in Santa Rosa Beach, Florida, USA
Gag Grouper fishing in Santa Rosa Beach, Florida, USA
Gag Grouper fishing in Santa Rosa Beach, Florida, USA
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Alex Hare
Alex H.
Fort Walton Beach, Florida
Reported 3 years ago
Good bite on triggerfish, mingo and white snappers, sharks, and red snapper as well!!
Alex Hare
Alex H. Fort Walton Beach, Florida Reported 3 years ago
Good bite on triggerfish, mingo and white snappers, sharks, and red snapper as well!!
Fishing in Destin, Florida
Fishing in Destin, Florida
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Recent Choctawhatchee Bay Reviews

  • ★★★★★
    Nice people! Great experience! Will definitely be back! Thank you!!!!

    P. E. | July 15, 2026

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    Captain David was really friendly and had the knowledge it took to catch fish. He took extra time to show/teach 9 year old grandson how to catch 4 different species of saltwater fish. Thanks again captain.

    John H. | July 15, 2026

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    Hearh was awesome! I had a great time!

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  • ★★★★★
    Awesome day. Caught some redfish, drum and a fish of a lifetime, huge Jack. Beautiful, comfortable boat. Lots of laughs.

    Leffie L. | July 7, 2026

    Trip: 30A 4 Hour Inshore Trip

  • ★★★★★
    David is a great captain with lots of experience and local knowledge. If you’re looking for a great time on the water, he’s your guy! We had a great time!

    Santiago M. | July 6, 2026

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    We had an amazing time. Mr. Chis was great we had a ton of fun and caught everything we wanted to!

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    Mike did an outstanding job making it fun and took the time to show my son how to cast. My son is just learning to fish and my son had a great time!

    Levi S. | July 1, 2026

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    What a great day on the water with Captain Trey …. he really put us on the fish … we caught Reds / Trout / and a 43 lb Black Drum … Captain Trey was awesome and worked hard for is all day

    Justin P. | June 30, 2026

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