Choctawhatchee Bay Weather Forecast

Fishing reports straight from our guides in Choctawhatchee Bay

Nathan Stow
Nathan S.
Panama City, Florida
Reported 9 months ago
Blue water is in close right now. Bite seems to be better in the afternoon right now than in the morning, but we've been catching them. Bottom fishing has been great and so has blue water trolling. A lot of shark activity so we're having to get them to the boat fairly quick before the sharks get on them.
Nathan Stow
Nathan S. Panama City, Florida Reported 9 months ago
Blue water is in close right now. Bite seems to be better in the afternoon right now than in the morning, but we've been catching them. Bottom fishing has been great and so has blue water trolling. A lot of shark activity so we're having to get them to the boat fairly quick before the sharks get on them.
Gag Grouper Fishing in Panama City, Florida
Gag Grouper Fishing in Panama City, Florida
Gag Grouper Fishing in Panama City, Florida
Gag Grouper Fishing in Panama City, Florida
Gag Grouper Fishing in Panama City, Florida
Gag Grouper Fishing in Panama City, Florida
Gag Grouper Fishing in Panama City, Florida
Gag Grouper Fishing in Panama City, Florida
Gag Grouper Fishing in Panama City, Florida
Gag Grouper Fishing in Panama City, Florida
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Eric Wilkas
Eric W.
Panama City Beach, Florida
Reported 11 months ago
Mutton Snapper 14 lbs this week. We are catching Vermillion snapper limits too. Each trip we are catch some beautiful Mangrove snappers too. Sept 1-14 Gag Grouper, Red Grouper, AmberJack, Red Snapper, Trigger Fish and many others will be in Season. These days are filling up fast.
Eric Wilkas
Eric W. Panama City Beach, Florida Reported 11 months ago
Mutton Snapper 14 lbs this week. We are catching Vermillion snapper limits too. Each trip we are catch some beautiful Mangrove snappers too. Sept 1-14 Gag Grouper, Red Grouper, AmberJack, Red Snapper, Trigger Fish and many others will be in Season. These days are filling up fast.
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
Fishing in Panama City Beach, Florida
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Wayne Alexander
Wayne A.
Niceville, Florida
Reported 11 months ago
Red snapper has slow down in state waters, but it is towards the end of the red snapper season. Vermilion snapper, red grouper and some scamp grouper have been dependable.
Wayne Alexander
Wayne A. Niceville, Florida Reported 11 months ago
Red snapper has slow down in state waters, but it is towards the end of the red snapper season. Vermilion snapper, red grouper and some scamp grouper have been dependable.
Fishing in Niceville, Florida
Fishing in Niceville, Florida
Fishing in Niceville, Florida
Fishing in Niceville, Florida
Fishing in Niceville, Florida
Fishing in Niceville, Florida
Fishing in Niceville, Florida
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Robbie Broestler
Robbie B.
Niceville, Florida
Reported 1 year ago
I caught 36 head of Pompano three sharks about 15 head of ladyfish in about 18 to 20 head of catfish from 6 AM to 11:45 AM.
Robbie Broestler
Robbie B. Niceville, Florida Reported 1 year ago
I caught 36 head of Pompano three sharks about 15 head of ladyfish in about 18 to 20 head of catfish from 6 AM to 11:45 AM.
Fishing in Niceville, Florida
Fishing in Niceville, Florida
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Kyle Lowe
Kyle L.
Fort Walton Beach, Florida
Reported 1 year ago
Been seeing some very nice banjo triggerfish, there are some Spring time red groupers around and as always a bunch of vermillion snapper.
Kyle Lowe
Kyle L. Fort Walton Beach, Florida Reported 1 year ago
Been seeing some very nice banjo triggerfish, there are some Spring time red groupers around and as always a bunch of vermillion snapper.
Fishing in Fort Walton Beach, Florida
Fishing in Fort Walton Beach, Florida
Fishing in Fort Walton Beach, Florida
Fishing in Fort Walton Beach, Florida
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Christopher Mitchell
Christopher M.
Destin, Florida
Reported 1 year ago
Lots of Cinnsational Red Grouper ro catch but finding a keeper takes time and some lucky!!
Christopher Mitchell
Christopher M. Destin, Florida Reported 1 year ago
Lots of Cinnsational Red Grouper ro catch but finding a keeper takes time and some lucky!!
Fishing in Destin, Florida
Fishing in Destin, Florida
Fishing in Destin, Florida
Fishing in Destin, Florida
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Bob Stroupe
Bob S.
Fort Walton Beach, Florida
Reported 1 year ago
We caught some great fish red grouper, gag grouper, amber jack, red snapper, trigger and Mingo. Not all were in season so took pictures and released safely. Also could you add us to okaloosa island, fort Walton beach and destin area for search locations.
Bob Stroupe
Bob S. Fort Walton Beach, Florida Reported 1 year ago
We caught some great fish red grouper, gag grouper, amber jack, red snapper, trigger and Mingo. Not all were in season so took pictures and released safely. Also could you add us to okaloosa island, fort Walton beach and destin area for search locations.
Fishing in Fort Walton Beach, Florida
Fishing in Fort Walton Beach, Florida
Fishing in Fort Walton Beach, Florida
Fishing in Fort Walton Beach, Florida
Fishing in Fort Walton Beach, Florida
Fishing in Fort Walton Beach, Florida
Fishing in Fort Walton Beach, Florida
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Eric Wilkas
Eric W.
Panama City Beach, Florida
Reported 1 year ago
Trout bite has been good; they are moving out of the creeks out to the flats for spawning. The reds are in the pass and up shallow if you like to sight fish. Sheepshead are just starting to show up; the bite is still slow for them but should start getting excellent any day. Offshore Vermillion snapper has been excellent! We've been catching some triggers and a red grouper. The Amberjack is always a great way to finish up a trip of catching and releasing them
Eric Wilkas
Eric W. Panama City Beach, Florida Reported 1 year ago
Trout bite has been good; they are moving out of the creeks out to the flats for spawning. The reds are in the pass and up shallow if you like to sight fish. Sheepshead are just starting to show up; the bite is still slow for them but should start getting excellent any day. Offshore Vermillion snapper has been excellent! We've been catching some triggers and a red grouper. The Amberjack is always a great way to finish up a trip of catching and releasing them
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
Fishing in Panama City Beach, Florida
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Mike Dates
Mike D.
Destin, Florida
Reported 1 year ago
The offshore bite has been good in between fronts with plenty of Vermillion snapper and a handful of triggerfish and Scamp Grouper! We have also had a few catch and release trips, and the targeted species has been bigger fish like Amberjack pictured here. Your choice, exquisite table fare or drag screamers! Choice is yours! Book your charter today and let's go fishing!
Mike Dates
Mike D. Destin, Florida Reported 1 year ago
The offshore bite has been good in between fronts with plenty of Vermillion snapper and a handful of triggerfish and Scamp Grouper! We have also had a few catch and release trips, and the targeted species has been bigger fish like Amberjack pictured here. Your choice, exquisite table fare or drag screamers! Choice is yours! Book your charter today and let's go fishing!
Fishing in Destin, Florida
Fishing in Destin, Florida
Fishing in Destin, Florida
Fishing in Destin, Florida
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Adam Schroeder
Adam S.
Niceville, Florida
Reported 1 year ago
Sheephead bite it still hot
Adam Schroeder
Adam S. Niceville, Florida Reported 1 year ago
Sheephead bite it still hot
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