Destin Harbor Fishing Reports (December 2025)

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Fishing reports straight from our guides in Destin Harbor

Jason Mikel
Destin, Florida
Reported: 2 years ago

Triggerfish and Vermilion Snapper fishing is incredible right now

Jason Mikel Destin, Florida Reported: 2 years ago

Triggerfish and Vermilion Snapper fishing is incredible right now

Triggerfish, Vermillion Snapper Fishing in Destin, Florida

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Cliff Atwell
Destin, Florida
Reported: 2 years ago

Recent 6 hour trips. The Gags were released unharmed. We still have a really good vermillion snapper bite. Still some triggers around lots of red snapper catch and released. Spanish mackerel are biting early in the mornings.

Cliff Atwell Destin, Florida Reported: 2 years ago

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Cliff Atwell
Destin, Florida
Reported: 2 years ago

Cliff Atwell Destin, Florida Reported: 2 years ago

Blacktip Shark Fishing in Destin, Florida

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Cory Holland
Fort Walton Beach, Florida
Reported: 2 years ago

Spanish mackerel are biting pretty good and close.

Cory Holland Fort Walton Beach, Florida Reported: 2 years ago

Spanish mackerel are biting pretty good and close.

Spanish Mackerel Fishing in Fort Walton Beach, Florida

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Eric Hayles
Destin, Florida
Reported: 2 years ago

Still catching limits of vermilion snapper and trigger fish on our shorter trips......catch them on longer trips as well along with scamp grouper.

Eric Hayles Destin, Florida Reported: 2 years ago

Still catching limits of vermilion snapper and trigger fish on our shorter trips......catch them on longer trips as well along with scamp grouper.

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Robert Fulton
Shalimar, Florida
Reported: 2 years ago

Captain Robert Lee with his Mahi-Mahi today!

Robert Fulton Shalimar, Florida Reported: 2 years ago

Captain Robert Lee with his Mahi-Mahi today!

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Robert Fulton
Shalimar, Florida
Reported: 2 years ago

Little shark action.

Robert Fulton Shalimar, Florida Reported: 2 years ago

Little shark action.

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Seth Linton
Choctaw Beach, Florida
Reported: 2 years ago

Trout , redfish , Spanish mackerel are biting in the bay Vermillion snappers , mangrove snappers , grouper , Kong mackerel , Blackfin tuna are being caught in the Gulf of Mexico Fishing is getting more productive as the waters warm up !!

Seth Linton Choctaw Beach, Florida Reported: 2 years ago

Trout , redfish , Spanish mackerel are biting in the bay
Vermillion snappers , mangrove snappers , grouper , Kong mackerel , Blackfin tuna are being caught in the Gulf of Mexico
Fishing is getting more productive as the waters warm up !!

Speckled Trout Fishing in Destin, Florida

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★★★★★
Cliff and his mate Austin were incredible! Such great guys. We had a great day, caught lots of fish and enjoyed a great day on the water. Would definitely fish with them again!
Brent L. | November 2, 2025

Trip: Destin Deep Sea Adventure
★★★★★
Great Time!! True hunting! lots of fun and lots of hogs !!! Zach was extremely helpful getting my trophy boar’s skull home. Very thankful for all his extra help and efforts!
Gavin G. | September 7, 2025

Trip: Private Ranch Wild Hog Hunts
★★★★★
Wanted to say thanks for the guided trip we went on and chuck was the best captain I have ever had on a fishing trip he was very knowledgeable of the fish and made it really easy for my wife and kids on the trip I'll Be booking with him again
Mark B. | September 3, 2025

Trip: Mixed Bag Fishing- Destin, Florida
★★★★★
5 star guide. Awesome guide. Wonderful with making sure we caught fish. Would definitely want everyone to know how good he is.
Troy D. | August 25, 2025

Trip: Destin Bottom Fishing And Trolling!
★★★★★
Fantastic!! Lots of action!! Reeled in plenty of fish- a shark, amberjack & grouper (ate by a shark in pursuit)! So fun! Book this for your family!
Wesley A. | August 18, 2025

Trip: Large Bachelor Group Party Destin
★★★★★
The trip was amazing Capt Cliff and his crew made sure we were in the right place to get lots of action.
Pam M. | August 15, 2025

Trip: Destin Deep Sea Adventure
★★★★★
Great voyage!! Captain Trey knows what is up!
William B. | August 10, 2025

Trip: Deep Sea Dash: Half-Day Fishing
★★★★★
Great trip. Catered to my kids amazingly. Had to buy bait fish for $40 which was annoying but beyond that I would highly recommend it.
Nicholas F. | August 9, 2025

Trip: 10, 8, Or 6 Hour - 42’ ChrisCraft
★★★★★
Captain Zack and Cooper were great and very knowledgeable. Caught a lot of fish in a short amount of time. For our group, the 4 hour trip was perfect.
Keith H. | August 6, 2025

Trip: Luxury Quick Trip
★★★★★
Had a great time hats off to the crew Jason & Dillion. We caught the fish.
Dewayne C. | August 6, 2025

Trip: Harbor Hookup: Destin Fishing Fun

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