Destin Harbor Fishing Reports (May 2026)

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Fishing reports straight from our guides in Destin Harbor

Heath Howle
Okaloosa Island, Florida
Reported: 6 days ago

Bull mingo bite has been on fire! Spade fish are everywhere and we've been finding some nice sized triggerfish!

Heath Howle Okaloosa Island, Florida Reported: 6 days ago

Bull mingo bite has been on fire! Spade fish are everywhere and we've been finding some nice sized triggerfish!

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

Bottom fishing been great catching amberjacks, red snappers, triggerfish, vermillion and black snappers

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

Bottom fishing been great catching amberjacks, red snappers, triggerfish, vermillion and black snappers

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Robbie Broestler
Niceville, Florida
Reported: 2 weeks ago

Robbie Broestler Niceville, Florida Reported: 2 weeks ago

Spanish mackerel have been and still are the easy fun target. Trout and redfish are still getting better and better. Light tackle bottom fishing has produced nice catches of vermillion snapper along with some big red grouper and a variety of other keeper fish like lane snapper, scamp grouper, and trigger fish.
Cobia are finally worth taking a longer trip to go look for along the beaches in 20-40 feet of water. It only takes one 30-50 lb fish to make the trip a success!

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Taylor Bankston
Destin, Florida
Reported: 3 weeks ago

This is from a 6 hour the other day we caught a bunch of mahis, and then I will send a group of pics from today we had a mixed bag of snappers and catch and release amberjacks.

Taylor Bankston Destin, Florida Reported: 3 weeks ago

This is from a 6 hour the other day we caught a bunch of mahis, and then I will send a group of pics from today we had a mixed bag of snappers and catch and release amberjacks.

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Alex Hare
Fort Walton Beach, Florida
Reported: 3 weeks ago

The trolling bite has been amazing, plenty of Spanish mackerel to be caught. Bottom fishing has been a good variety like Vermillion, red snappers, black snappers, red groupers scamp groupers and Triggerfish!

Alex Hare Fort Walton Beach, Florida Reported: 3 weeks ago

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Zack Franks with Florida Outdoor Adventures, Fantasy Ocean Adventur
Crestview, Florida
Reported: 4 weeks ago

From 30 minutes ago. Sherwins hog.

Zack Franks with Florida Outdoor Adventures, Fantasy Ocean Adventur Crestview, Florida Reported: 4 weeks ago

From 30 minutes ago. Sherwins hog.

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Zach Burnette
Rosemary Beach, Florida
Reported: 4 weeks ago

Bull sharks, spinner sharks, black tips and sandbar sharks this spring Hammerheads and tiger sharks showing up soon

Zach Burnette Rosemary Beach, Florida Reported: 4 weeks ago

Bull sharks, spinner sharks, black tips and sandbar sharks this spring
Hammerheads and tiger sharks showing up soon

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Tim Baxter with T and T Enterprises of Destin
Destin, Florida
Reported: 4 weeks ago

All 4-6 hr trips

Tim Baxter with T and T Enterprises of Destin Destin, Florida Reported: 4 weeks ago

All 4-6 hr trips

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★★★★★
5 stars out of 5 stars. Amazing trip! Thank you. We will be back next year on this same boat.
Chris P. | May 12, 2026

Trip: Harbor Hookup: Destin Fishing Fun
★★★★★
We had an amazing trip with the kids. A lot of action, everyone caught a handful of fish and had a blast. We brought home 30+ fish and had an amazing dinner. Couldn’t recommend more - we’d love to run it back on our next trip!
Jim P. | April 12, 2026

Trip: Destin Spring Special
★★★★★
10/10 great time. We took our 3 kids and their friend on 6 hr charter. Cliff and Austin are a great team. We kept Austin busy baiting our hooks and taking off the 48 fish we caught. Cliff took us down the shoreline and we stopped at all his favorite fishing holes. We caught numerous vermillion snapper and trigger fish. We caught a Bonita trolling through the inlet. Every fish we pulled up put up a great fight , our arms were tired bye the end of the day. I would definitely recommend taking Dramamine before you get on the boat and wear rubber sole shoes so you don’t slide around if boat is rocking. Bring snacks. We wore our sun shirts over our swimsuits and were comfortable. The early morning ride out of the harbor had us all in sweatshirts and pants. Lots of memories were made. Thank you
Erin Z. | April 12, 2026

Trip: Destin Deep Sea Adventure
★★★★★
David is great. Wonderful time.
Todd B. | April 10, 2026

Trip: Bay Fishing Trips
★★★★★
We had such a great trip! Captain Gavin had us on fish all day, and Cayden worked his tail off making sure we all were rigged up and had lines in the water at all times. The boat was very comfortable for our group of 8. We will fish with them again next time we are in Destin. Thanks again for a great trip!
Paul C. | April 10, 2026

Trip: Destin Spring Special
★★★★★
Slow day of fishing but Alex worked hard to make sure we didn’t leave empty headed! This trip was a gift to our high school senior before graduation and we had so much fun. Our 2 teenagers loved Alex. We will be back!
Amanda S. | April 6, 2026

Trip: Family Fun Half Day Adventure
★★★★★
We went to Destin right as a MASSIVE cold front hit and the air temp was 41 degrees. Our fishing guide Jonathan braved the elements with us and we still got to catch a few fish here and there and make the best of a frigid Florida trip. I have no doubt whatsoever that he helps folks reel in great catches when the weather is normal! I would feel 100% confident booking with him.
Ben B. | March 31, 2026

Trip: Spring & Summer Fishing Trips
★★★★★
Great experience and a great captain.
Jeremy W. | March 27, 2026

Trip: Spring & Summer Fishing Trips
★★★★★
Jonathan was very patient and attentive to me and my three grandsons. A delightful person!
Davis M. | March 19, 2026

Trip: Spring & Summer Fishing Trips
★★★★★
We had a great time fishing with the Real Legend crew and captain. The crew was fun and did everything they could to make our trip a fun and fantastic time. Highly recommend.
Robert T. | March 15, 2026

Trip: 4 Hour Family Fun For Kids

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