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Cliff Atwell
Cliff A.
Destin, Florida
Reported 3 years ago
Still a real good vermillion snapper bite. Red Grouper opened back up so if we catch one we won’t have to throw it back. Triggerfish closed but there are still alot around and alot of fun to catch. Fishing is good!
Cliff Atwell
Cliff A. Destin, Florida Reported 3 years ago
Still a real good vermillion snapper bite. Red Grouper opened back up so if we catch one we won’t have to throw it back. Triggerfish closed but there are still alot around and alot of fun to catch. Fishing is good!
Amberjack, Vermillion Snapper Fishing in Destin, Florida
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Cliff Atwell
Cliff A.
Destin, Florida
Reported 3 years ago
Vermilion snapper bite is still strong. Triggers still in season until 31st December. Catching some Almaco jacks, and of course red snapper are everywhere. We are still running charters until we dry dock for a week or two in January. 6 and 8 hr trips are producing catches of keeper fish. Although the 4 and 5 hr trips are producing lots of fun fish to catch, not as many keepers.
Cliff Atwell
Cliff A. Destin, Florida Reported 3 years ago
Vermilion snapper bite is still strong. Triggers still in season until 31st December. Catching some Almaco jacks, and of course red snapper are everywhere. We are still running charters until we dry dock for a week or two in January. 6 and 8 hr trips are producing catches of keeper fish. Although the 4 and 5 hr trips are producing lots of fun fish to catch, not as many keepers.
Amberjack, Triggerfish, Vermillion Snapper Fishing in Destin, Florida
Amberjack, Triggerfish, Vermillion Snapper Fishing in Destin, Florida
Amberjack, Triggerfish, Vermillion Snapper Fishing in Destin, Florida
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Michael King
Michael K.
Destin, Florida
Reported 3 years ago
Fall fishing was epic, inshore and offshore.”
Michael King
Michael K. Destin, Florida Reported 3 years ago
Fall fishing was epic, inshore and offshore.”
King Mackerel / Kingfish Fishing in Destin, Florida
King Mackerel / Kingfish Fishing in Destin, Florida
King Mackerel / Kingfish Fishing in Destin, Florida
King Mackerel / Kingfish Fishing in Destin, Florida
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Robbie Broestler
Robbie B.
Niceville, Florida
Reported 3 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.
Robbie Broestler
Robbie B. Niceville, Florida Reported 3 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
Fishing in Destin, Florida
Fishing in Destin, Florida
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Jonathan Ray
Jon R.
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
Jon R. 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
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Jason Rogers
Jason R.
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 R. 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 H.
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 H. 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
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Jonathan Ray
Jon R.
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
Jonathan Ray
Jon R. 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
Jason R.
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 R. 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 B.
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.
Robbie Broestler
Robbie B. 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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