Choctawhatchee Bay Fishing Reports (December 2025)

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Fishing reports straight from our guides in Choctawhatchee Bay

Marvin Glasgow
Ponce de Leon, Florida
Reported: 1 year ago

Sharks and Spanish mackerel have been on fire 🔥

Marvin Glasgow Ponce de Leon, Florida Reported: 1 year ago

Sharks and Spanish mackerel have been on fire 🔥

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Jeremy Vanderveen
Panama City Beach, Florida
Reported: 1 year ago

Jeremy Vanderveen Panama City Beach, Florida Reported: 1 year ago

Fishing had been hot up to that hurricane we to west of us. We had a ton of rain and rough seas which really dirtied up the Gulf and bite was pretty tough. Last two days seem to be trending in our favor. Been booking and running trips everyday and into November. Snappers open Fri Sat Sun thru Thanksgiving. I've got the big Sows located and they are hungry!!

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Stephen Hess
Santa Rosa Beach, Florida
Reported: 1 year ago

Oddly enough, the best fishing here is when most of the tourists are not!

Stephen Hess Santa Rosa Beach, Florida Reported: 1 year ago

Oddly enough, the best fishing here is when most of the tourists are not!

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Dexter Early
Santa Rosa Beach, Florida
Reported: 1 year ago

Redfish bite on artificial baits has been hot

Dexter Early Santa Rosa Beach, Florida Reported: 1 year ago

Redfish bite on artificial baits has been hot

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Robbie Broestler
Niceville, Florida
Reported: 1 year ago

Red snapper open on Fri, Saturday, and Sunday until November 30 th. The mahi should come back to my fads soon, provided we don't get any big storms for a bit out in the Gulf. Plenty of action with the light tackle bottom fishing. Red fish, mangrove snapper and Spanish...

Robbie Broestler Niceville, Florida Reported: 1 year ago

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Alex Hare
Fort Walton Beach, Florida
Reported: 1 year ago

Bottom fishing continues to be good. Snappers, triggers, groupers, and amberjack. Some kings and Spanish around on the troll. Plenty of sharks as well

Alex Hare Fort Walton Beach, Florida Reported: 1 year ago

Bottom fishing continues to be good. Snappers, triggers, groupers, and amberjack. Some kings and Spanish around on the troll. Plenty of sharks as well

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Wayne Alexander
Niceville, Florida
Reported: 1 year ago

The bite was pretty good with vermilion snapper. Red snapper opened back up on the weekends and has been spotty. We caught my first small sailfish a few weeks ago.

Wayne Alexander Niceville, Florida Reported: 1 year ago

The bite was pretty good with vermilion snapper. Red snapper opened back up on the weekends and has been spotty. We caught my first small sailfish a few weeks ago.

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Robert Fulton
Shalimar, Florida
Reported: 1 year ago

Got availability this weekend if anyone is looking to go fishing 🎣 this weekend

Robert Fulton Shalimar, Florida Reported: 1 year ago

Got availability this weekend if anyone is looking to go fishing 🎣 this weekend

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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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