Choctawhatchee Bay Fishing Reports (December 2025)

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Fishing reports straight from our guides in Choctawhatchee Bay

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

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

It's been rough this week but I've been shuffling trips and running what I can. Bookings are slowing down this month after a fire June/July. Fishing is great mahis have been all over had a sailfish hooked 2 weeks ago up in close 1/2 mile off beach and have heard of quite of few being caught. Sept 1 - 15 gag groupers will be open so those weekend days red snappers and Gags are open at same time. Recipe for banner trips

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Jimmy Early
DeFuniak Springs, Florida
Reported: 1 year ago

The wind is stIll howling. My crew from Chicago caught a bunch of speckled trout. Only got a couple keepers in the boat and lost a couple really nice ones. It looks like the Trout bite is coming in now. The water temp is up to 70 so the fish...

Jimmy Early DeFuniak Springs, Florida Reported: 1 year ago

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

Fishing has been great. Been catching redfish and big numbers of Spanish mackeral in the bay. In the gulf, lots of snappers groupers amberajcks and sharks

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

Fishing has been great. Been catching redfish and big numbers of Spanish mackeral in the bay. In the gulf, lots of snappers groupers amberajcks and sharks

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Greg Gladden
Panama City, Florida
Reported: 1 year ago

Hey David. Lots of redfish lately. Big and small. Tarpon will be here mid May

Greg Gladden Panama City, Florida Reported: 1 year ago

Hey David. Lots of redfish lately. Big and small. Tarpon will be here mid May

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Greg Gladden
Panama City, Florida
Reported: 1 year ago

Lots of redfish lately. Big and small. Tarpon will be here mid May

Greg Gladden Panama City, Florida Reported: 1 year ago

Lots of redfish lately. Big and small. Tarpon will be here mid May

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Trey Senterfitt
DeFuniak Springs, Florida
Reported: 1 year ago

School is winding down for me and students. Last day is 5/29. I’m ready to get back to doing what I love!

Trey Senterfitt DeFuniak Springs, Florida Reported: 1 year ago

School is winding down for me and students. Last day is 5/29. I’m ready to get back to doing what I love!

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Seth Linton
Choctaw Beach, Florida
Reported: 1 year ago

Trouts and reds are biting

Seth Linton Choctaw Beach, Florida Reported: 1 year ago

Trouts and reds are biting

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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

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