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Robbie Broestler

Robbie Broestler
Niceville, Florida
Reported: 2 years ago

Gulf fishing- Gag grouper will close at the end of the month. Nice to get one in before then because as I've heard they will most likely not open back up next year or at least in April of next spring. Flounders are unfolding into fish boxes, but plenty around...
Robbie Broestler
Robbie Broestler Niceville, Florida Reported: 2 years ago
Gulf fishing-
Gag grouper will close at the end of the month.
Nice to get one in before then because as I've heard they will most likely not open back up next year or at least in April of next spring.
Flounders are unfolding into fish boxes, but plenty around
still.
Scamp grouper and smaller tasty bottom fish still bitting and will be.
Bay-
Redfish, trout, some Spanish still lurking, big giant 40 lb black drum for fun fight, and pompano being the highlight.
Fishing in Destin, Florida
Fishing in Destin, Florida
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Jonathan Ray

Jonathan Ray
Destin, Florida
Reported: 3 years ago

Almacos have been biting as well as snapper and triggerfish! Water temp is 68 and very rough here lately! 5 to 6s in the mornings at 3 seconds! We missed a blackfin Saturday but caught 5 Bonita
Jonathan Ray
Jonathan Ray Destin, Florida Reported: 3 years ago
Almacos have been biting as well as snapper and triggerfish! Water temp is 68 and very rough here lately! 5 to 6s in the mornings at 3 seconds! We missed a blackfin Saturday but caught 5 Bonita
Almaco Jack, Perch, Red Snapper Fishing in Destin, Florida
Almaco Jack, Perch, Red Snapper Fishing in Destin, Florida
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Jason Rogers
Destin, Florida
Reported: 3 years ago

We do have a few more weekends left of snapper in November starting the 13th 14th and 15th!
Jason Rogers
Jason Rogers Destin, Florida Reported: 3 years ago
We do have a few more weekends left of snapper in November starting the 13th 14th and 15th!
Red Snapper, Triggerfish Fishing in Destin, Florida
Red Snapper, Triggerfish Fishing in Destin, Florida
Red Snapper, Triggerfish Fishing in Destin, Florida
Red Snapper, Triggerfish Fishing in Destin, Florida
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Alex Hare

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

Fishing has been very good. Fish that are biting are mingo snappers, white snappers, red snapper and triggerfish. Lots of sharks too
Alex Hare
Alex Hare Fort Walton Beach, Florida Reported: 3 years ago
Fishing has been very good. Fish that are biting are mingo snappers, white snappers, red snapper and triggerfish. Lots of sharks too
Red Snapper, Scamp Grouper, Scup / Porgy, Triggerfish Fishing in Destin, Florida
Red Snapper, Scamp Grouper, Scup / Porgy, Triggerfish Fishing in Destin, Florida
Red Snapper, Scamp Grouper, Scup / Porgy, Triggerfish Fishing in Destin, Florida
Red Snapper, Scamp Grouper, Scup / Porgy, Triggerfish Fishing in Destin, Florida
Red Snapper, Scamp Grouper, Scup / Porgy, Triggerfish Fishing in Destin, Florida
Red Snapper, Scamp Grouper, Scup / Porgy, Triggerfish Fishing in Destin, Florida
Red Snapper, Scamp Grouper, Scup / Porgy, Triggerfish Fishing in Destin, Florida
Red Snapper, Scamp Grouper, Scup / Porgy, Triggerfish Fishing in Destin, Florida
Red Snapper, Scamp Grouper, Scup / Porgy, Triggerfish Fishing in Destin, Florida
Red Snapper, Scamp Grouper, Scup / Porgy, Triggerfish Fishing in Destin, Florida
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Jonathan Ray

Jonathan Ray
Destin, Florida
Reported: 3 years ago

This Cold weather snap has the billfish spun up, 300lb blue was tagged and landed a sail , the trolling has produced Bonita and king mackerel! We are at the end of our season so we are slowing down but still plenty of Reef fish to catch before the gulf...
Jonathan Ray
Jonathan Ray Destin, Florida Reported: 3 years ago
This Cold weather snap has the billfish spun up, 300lb blue was tagged and landed a sail , the trolling has produced Bonita and king mackerel! We are at the end of our season so we are slowing down but still plenty of Reef fish to catch before the gulf weather gets harsh for
Little Tunny / False Albacore, Red Snapper, Triggerfish Fishing in Destin, Florida
Little Tunny / False Albacore, Red Snapper, Triggerfish Fishing in Destin, Florida
Little Tunny / False Albacore, Red Snapper, Triggerfish Fishing in Destin, Florida
Little Tunny / False Albacore, Red Snapper, Triggerfish Fishing in Destin, Florida
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Jason Rogers
Destin, Florida
Reported: 3 years ago

Well they opened up red snappers for us on the weekends so even having a pretty good catch of red snappers and a few Triggerfish here and there for the trolling bite we've been catching a few Bonitas King mackerels and Spanish mackerels
Jason Rogers
Jason Rogers Destin, Florida Reported: 3 years ago
Well they opened up red snappers for us on the weekends so even having a pretty good catch of red snappers and a few Triggerfish here and there for the trolling bite we've been catching a few Bonitas King mackerels and Spanish mackerels
Little Tunny / False Albacore, Red Snapper Fishing in Destin, Florida
Little Tunny / False Albacore, Red Snapper Fishing in Destin, Florida
Little Tunny / False Albacore, Red Snapper Fishing in Destin, Florida
Little Tunny / False Albacore, Red Snapper Fishing in Destin, Florida
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Robbie Broestler

Robbie Broestler
Niceville, Florida
Reported: 3 years ago

Red snapper open on weekends for October. When it's calm enough, we have been doing very well with some big snapper and even a grouper now and then. Smaller Mahi mahi still around. Occasionally a nice big for inshore 5-10 lb er. A few king mackerel showing up, but not...
Robbie Broestler
Robbie Broestler Niceville, Florida Reported: 3 years ago
Red snapper open on weekends for October. When it's calm enough, we have been doing very well with some big snapper and even a grouper now and then. Smaller Mahi mahi still around. Occasionally a nice big for inshore 5-10 lb er. A few king mackerel showing up, but not thick yet.
Bay fishing-
Mangrove snapper bonanza! Fair amount of Spanish mackerel on fly lined baits. Big oversized red fish on the right winds. Has been good lately with North winds and Cooler temps.
Mangrove Snapper Fishing in Destin, Florida
Mangrove Snapper Fishing in Destin, Florida
Mangrove Snapper Fishing in Destin, Florida
Mangrove Snapper Fishing in Destin, Florida
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Matthew Champion

Matthew Champion
Valparaiso, Florida
Reported: 3 years ago

The fishing has been awesome lately and we're in the Destin fishing rodeo I am running specials for October & November at 275 an hour.
Matthew Champion
Matthew Champion Valparaiso, Florida Reported: 3 years ago
The fishing has been awesome lately and we're in the Destin fishing rodeo I am running specials for October & November at 275 an hour.
Mahi Mahi / Dorado, Red Grouper Fishing in Destin, Florida
Mahi Mahi / Dorado, Red Grouper Fishing in Destin, Florida
Mahi Mahi / Dorado, Red Grouper Fishing in Destin, Florida
Mahi Mahi / Dorado, Red Grouper Fishing in Destin, Florida
Mahi Mahi / Dorado, Red Grouper Fishing in Destin, Florida
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