Choctawhatchee Bay Fishing Reports (December 2025)

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Fishing reports straight from our guides in Choctawhatchee Bay

Alex Short
Freeport, Florida
Reported: 11 months ago

Bottom fishing has been active with plenty of vermillion, mangrove, red, and lane snapper being caught. Aj's are fired up too which makes bottom fishing all the more fun! Sharks seem to always be an option for adventurous angles too!

Alex Short Freeport, Florida Reported: 11 months ago

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Alex Hare
Fort Walton Beach, Florida
Reported: 11 months ago

Fishing is very good right now! Chilly, but worth it. Red snappers are open until December 31st, triggers are the same! Plenty of mingos and flounders just starting to show up with the cold

Alex Hare Fort Walton Beach, Florida Reported: 11 months ago

Fishing is very good right now! Chilly, but worth it. Red snappers are open until December 31st, triggers are the same! Plenty of mingos and flounders just starting to show up with the cold

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Zach Wolfe
Destin, Florida
Reported: 11 months ago

Fishing is good

Zach Wolfe Destin, Florida Reported: 11 months ago

Fishing is good

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Brantley Galloway
Miramar Beach, Florida
Reported: 11 months ago

A few days ago. Two man limit, released a lot.

Brantley Galloway Miramar Beach, Florida Reported: 11 months ago

A few days ago. Two man limit, released a lot.

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Joshua Riley with Knot Josh'N charters
Callaway, Florida
Reported: 1 year ago

4hr snapper trip. Red snapper are open ever Friday Saturday and Sunday on December as well

Joshua Riley with Knot Josh'N charters Callaway, Florida Reported: 1 year ago

4hr snapper trip. Red snapper are open ever Friday Saturday and Sunday on December as well

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Cliff Atwell
Destin, Florida
Reported: 1 year ago

The federal boats got our Red Snapper Season extended to Dec 31st We are catching good Red Snapper ,Vermillion snapper and triggerfish on our 6hr and longer trips. We are open foe charter all through the Thanksgiving and Christmas holidays.

Cliff Atwell Destin, Florida Reported: 1 year ago

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Wayne Alexander
Niceville, Florida
Reported: 1 year ago

Last trip

Wayne Alexander Niceville, Florida Reported: 1 year ago

Last trip

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Matthew Champion
Valparaiso, Florida
Reported: 1 year ago

Happy Thanksgiving!

Matthew Champion Valparaiso, Florida Reported: 1 year ago

Happy Thanksgiving!

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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
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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
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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
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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!
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