Choctawhatchee Bay Weather Forecast

Fishing reports straight from our guides in Choctawhatchee Bay

Kent P.
DeFuniak Springs, Florida
Reported 4 months ago
The water temp is just at 67 the 68-72 is prime
Kent Peckham
Kent P. DeFuniak Springs, Florida Reported 4 months ago
The water temp is just at 67 the 68-72 is prime
Fishing in Niceville, Florida
Fishing in Niceville, Florida
Fishing in Niceville, Florida
Fishing in Niceville, Florida
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Ron Burgett
Ron B.
Panama City Beach, Florida
Reported 4 months ago
Had to brag about the largest squirrel fish I've ever seen. Lol. Lots of red grouper, triggers caught had a few nice b liners they wanted to keep.
Ron Burgett
Ron B. Panama City Beach, Florida Reported 4 months ago
Had to brag about the largest squirrel fish I've ever seen. Lol. Lots of red grouper, triggers caught had a few nice b liners they wanted to keep.
Fishing in Panama City Beach, Florida
Fishing in Panama City Beach, Florida
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Alex Hare
Alex H.
Fort Walton Beach, Florida
Reported 4 months ago
Bottom fishing has been on fire. Red snappers, black snappers, mingo snappers, lane snappers, gag groupers and amberjacks have been plentiful
Alex Hare
Alex H. Fort Walton Beach, Florida Reported 4 months ago
Bottom fishing has been on fire. Red snappers, black snappers, mingo snappers, lane snappers, gag groupers and amberjacks have been plentiful
Fishing in Destin, Florida
Fishing in Destin, Florida
Fishing in Destin, Florida
Fishing in Destin, Florida
Fishing in Destin, Florida
Fishing in Destin, Florida
Fishing in Destin, Florida
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Eric Wilkas
Eric W.
Panama City Beach, Florida
Reported 4 months ago
The offshore bite has been excellent spring time is coming. Spanish are starting to move in sheep's head just started showing up at the past and the offshore bite has been good for Vermilion snapper and red grouper.

The Bay Fishing has picked up nice sized trout have been caught in the red fish are biting on artificial and live bait
Eric Wilkas
Eric W. Panama City Beach, Florida Reported 4 months ago
The offshore bite has been excellent spring time is coming. Spanish are starting to move in sheep's head just started showing up at the past and the offshore bite has been good for Vermilion snapper and red grouper.

The Bay Fishing has picked up nice sized trout have been caught in the red fish are biting on artificial and live bait
Fishing in Panama City Beach, Florida
Fishing in Panama City Beach, Florida
Fishing in Panama City Beach, Florida
Fishing in Panama City Beach, Florida
Fishing in Panama City Beach, Florida
Fishing in Panama City Beach, Florida
Fishing in Panama City Beach, Florida
Fishing in Panama City Beach, Florida
Fishing in Panama City Beach, Florida
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Kyle Lowe
Kyle L.
Fort Walton Beach, Florida
Reported 4 months ago
We are still seeing good numbers of Red Grouper! Also super stoked with opening of triggerfish! As always we have plenty of vermillion snapper around to add to the haul! Mild temps and good fishing make for great days!
Kyle Lowe
Kyle L. Fort Walton Beach, Florida Reported 4 months ago
We are still seeing good numbers of Red Grouper! Also super stoked with opening of triggerfish! As always we have plenty of vermillion snapper around to add to the haul! Mild temps and good fishing make for great days!
Fishing in Destin, Florida
Fishing in Destin, Florida
Fishing in Destin, Florida
Fishing in Destin, Florida
Fishing in Destin, Florida
Fishing in Destin, Florida
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Robbie Broestler
Robbie B.
Niceville, Florida
Reported 4 months ago
Tried to send maybe to many pictures the other day. Went through that time.
Robbie Broestler
Robbie B. Niceville, Florida Reported 4 months ago
Tried to send maybe to many pictures the other day. Went through that time.
Fishing in Destin, Florida
Fishing in Destin, Florida
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Jason Yates
Jason Y.
Shalimar, Florida
Reported 4 months ago
It's been a pretty slow two weeks. We've had a lot of crappy conditions, so it's been tough getting out, but as far as the fish bite, it's been really good.
Jason Yates
Jason Y. Shalimar, Florida Reported 4 months ago
It's been a pretty slow two weeks. We've had a lot of crappy conditions, so it's been tough getting out, but as far as the fish bite, it's been really good.
Fishing in Shalimar, Florida
Fishing in Shalimar, Florida
Fishing in Shalimar, Florida
Fishing in Shalimar, Florida
Fishing in Shalimar, Florida
Fishing in Shalimar, Florida
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Zach Burnette
Zach B.
Rosemary Beach, Florida
Reported 4 months ago
We caught 2 more great whites on a birthday party charter for carter 9th bday and braydens 11th bday
Zach Burnette
Zach B. Rosemary Beach, Florida Reported 4 months ago
We caught 2 more great whites on a birthday party charter for carter 9th bday and braydens 11th bday
Fishing in Destin, Florida
Fishing in Destin, Florida
Fishing in Destin, Florida
Fishing in Destin, Florida
Fishing in Destin, Florida
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Alex Hare
Alex H.
Fort Walton Beach, Florida
Reported 4 months ago
Bottom fishing has been on fire. Scamp groupers,Red groupers, Gag groupers, red snappers, triggerfish, and Black snappers. Been a few Redfish around as well
Alex Hare
Alex H. Fort Walton Beach, Florida Reported 4 months ago
Bottom fishing has been on fire. Scamp groupers,Red groupers, Gag groupers, red snappers, triggerfish, and Black snappers. Been a few Redfish around as well
Fishing in Destin, Florida
Fishing in Destin, Florida
Fishing in Destin, Florida
Fishing in Destin, Florida
Fishing in Destin, Florida
Fishing in Destin, Florida
Fishing in Destin, Florida
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Justin Redmon
Justin R.
Chipley, Florida
Reported 4 months ago
Spring fishing at its best
Justin Redmon
Justin R. Chipley, Florida Reported 4 months ago
Spring fishing at its best
Fishing in Panama City, Florida
Fishing in Panama City, Florida
Fishing in Panama City, Florida
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    Awesome day. Caught some redfish, drum and a fish of a lifetime, huge Jack. Beautiful, comfortable boat. Lots of laughs.

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