Panama City Beach Fishing Reports (December 2025)

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Fishing reports straight from our guides in Panama City Beach

Marvin Glasgow
Ponce de Leon, Florida
Reported: 2 years ago

Fishing has been great here in NW Florida. Redfish and trout bite has been great!

Marvin Glasgow Ponce de Leon, Florida Reported: 2 years ago

Fishing has been great here in NW Florida. Redfish and trout bite has been great!

Speckled Trout Fishing in Santa Rosa Beach, Florida

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Jonathan Ray
Destin, Florida
Reported: 2 years ago

Seas have been rough lately but we have managed to stay on the vermilion snapper and triggerfish! Caught a good King the other day too

Jonathan Ray Destin, Florida Reported: 2 years ago

Seas have been rough lately but we have managed to stay on the vermilion snapper and triggerfish! Caught a good King the other day too

False Albacore, Scup, Triggerfish, Vermillion Snapper Fishing in Destin, Florida

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Matthew Champion
Valparaiso, Florida
Reported: 2 years ago

Wahoo bite is on fire here in Destin!

Matthew Champion Valparaiso, Florida Reported: 2 years ago

Wahoo bite is on fire here in Destin!

Gag Grouper, Snowy Grouper, Vermillion Snapper, Wahoo Fishing in Destin, Florida

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Conner Cline
Santa Rosa Beach, Florida
Reported: 2 years ago

The Spanish bite has been on fire lately. Red fish and speckled trout have been great in the afternoons. Kings are starting to run throughout the pass and around the wrecks

Conner Cline Santa Rosa Beach, Florida Reported: 2 years ago

The Spanish bite has been on fire lately. Red fish and speckled trout have been great in the afternoons. Kings are starting to run throughout the pass and around the wrecks

Redfish Fishing in Santa Rosa Beach, Florida, USA

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Mike Dates
Destin, Florida
Reported: 2 years ago

Spanish Mackerel have shown up in pretty good numbers inshore and Vermillion snapper are plentiful on 6 hour trips. Cobia are due any day now. There have been some 40lb Kingfish around as well but not so plentiful as to go and target them. There have been some reports that...

Mike Dates Destin, Florida Reported: 2 years ago

Spanish Mackerel, Triggerfish, Vermillion Snapper Fishing in Destin, Florida

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Brandon Simon
Santa Rosa Beach, Florida
Reported: 2 years ago

The water is heating up which means the fish are following. Surf fishing for pompano is starting to turn on and redfish and trout in the bay are moving to shallower water to feed. Trout just opened March 1st so time to get after them!

Brandon Simon Santa Rosa Beach, Florida Reported: 2 years ago

Redfish, Speckled Trout Fishing in Santa Rosa Beach, Florida

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Alex Hare
Fort Walton Beach, Florida
Reported: 2 years ago

Spanish have showed up good! Lots of mingos and triggers as well close to beach

Alex Hare Fort Walton Beach, Florida Reported: 2 years ago

Spanish have showed up good! Lots of mingos and triggers as well close to beach

Spanish Mackerel Fishing in Destin, Florida

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Jonathan Ray
Destin, Florida
Reported: 2 years ago

Triggerfish season started today, bite was solid and finding a day for calm seas like today is hard but the fishing is definitely picking up! Trolling is producing a few blackfin tuna and deep drop is producing some File Fish

Jonathan Ray Destin, Florida Reported: 2 years ago

Lane Snapper, Scup, Triggerfish Fishing in Destin, Florida

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★★★★★
Captain Eric was awesome, great trip, I would highly recommend him !!!
Jacob D. | November 26, 2025

Trip: 4 Hour Trip - 32' Scarab
★★★★★
We actually went out with Chandler. He was awesome! He made sure we found the fish. We never sat at a spot too long without a bite. He was very patient with our children as well. We will definitely be back!
Ashlie A. | October 13, 2025

Trip: Kid's First Fishing Adventure
★★★★★
Stephen was a great captain, we had a wonderful day out on the boat and caught a lot of fish
James F. | October 4, 2025

Trip: Panama City Trolling Excitment
★★★★★
We had a great time! I Highly recommend booking with Greg! We had a party of 6 on 2 boats. The experience with both captains was exceptional! It has been a bucketlist goal to catch Redfish & Speckled Sea Trout. We caught both of those and more!
Lucas C. | September 11, 2025

Trip: Panama City Inshore Action
★★★★★
Jimmy did a great job keeping us on the fish and Xander was great deck hand making sure everyone was taken care of.
David C. | August 31, 2025

Trip: Luxury Sportfishing - Ballistic II
★★★★★
Russell was the best!!! My son and I went out for his 15 th birthday and was not disappointed at all. Russell put us on the fish and was very helpful in every way on our trip!! Highly recommend using Fish on…
Jared L. | July 28, 2025

Trip: Dolphin Spotting And Fishing
★★★★★
Hunter was great! We will keep him on our list for anytime we are coming back to town and want to head out fishing.
Jeffrey W. | July 24, 2025

Trip: Inshore Insanity Santa Rosa Beach
★★★★★
Awesome guide got you out and good knowledge of lures and bait great trip
Craig B. | July 21, 2025

Trip: Adrenaline-Pumping PCB Trip
★★★★★
We had an amazing time out on the water. Jon was an outstanding guide. He was friendly, patient, and great with kids. He made sure we were comfortable from the start and gave clear instructions that made the experience enjoyable and easy to follow. This was our first charter trip and it could not have gone better. My 10-year-old son Isaac had a blast and has not stopped talking about it since. He even caught a few fish and was so proud of himself. Jon made the day fun and memorable for both of us. We would definitely recommend Jon to anyone looking for a relaxing and well-run fishing trip with a great guide. Thank you again Jon. Ten out of ten
Frank K. | July 17, 2025

Trip: 2-Hour Kids Trip - 26’ Pathfinder
★★★★★
Capt. Keith’s knowledge of the local flora and fauna exemplifies a true Florida waterman. We felt at home and comfy on his vessel and enjoyed the liquids of both the bay, and cooler. A few fish iced the cake of an already memorable trip, while the storied adventure was the real treat. We’ll be back.
Andrew K. | July 11, 2025

Trip: Intense Inshore Action!