Panama City Beach Fishing Reports (December 2025)

Max Williams
Panama City Beach, Florida
Reported: 8 months ago

The Redfish are on fire right now. We've had consistent enough weather to pattern the fish, and the water is warming up enough to keep them active. Topwater plugs is my favorite way to target these fish right now, but I'll also use swim baits and jigs. The Red Grouper...

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Max Williams Panama City Beach, Florida Reported: 8 months ago

The Redfish are on fire right now. We've had consistent enough weather to pattern the fish, and the water is warming up enough to keep them active. Topwater plugs is my favorite way to target these fish right now, but I'll also use swim baits and jigs. The Red Grouper bite was on fire this last week with the couple of good weather days we had, and the Vermilion Snapper and Triggerfish have been consistent all month. Red Snapper and Amberjack are easy to find, but until their season, we'll keep targeting other species. Spanish Mackerel are starting to get caught in the bay, but I expect it to be April 1st before the bite fires off.

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Nick Tate
Santa Rosa Beach, Florida
Reported: 9 months ago

Vermillion bite is on fire! Red snapper on slow pitch jigs every drop

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Nick Tate Santa Rosa Beach, Florida Reported: 9 months ago

Vermillion bite is on fire! Red snapper on slow pitch jigs every drop

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Eric Wilkas
Panama City Beach, Florida
Reported: 9 months ago

The Vermillion Snapper are biting! The red grouper has slowed down a little but still catching a couple each trip. The Amber Jack bite inshore and off has been great fun to catch and release. The inshore Redfish are shallow been sight fishing for them and the big trout are...

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Eric Wilkas Panama City Beach, Florida Reported: 9 months ago

The Vermillion Snapper are biting! The red grouper has slowed down a little but still catching a couple each trip. The Amber Jack bite inshore and off has been great fun to catch and release. The inshore Redfish are shallow been sight fishing for them and the big trout are starting to bite.

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Blake Hunter with Reel 30A Charters
Santa Rosa Beach, Florida
Reported: 9 months ago

The Pompano bite was great ahead of the full moon and the mild weather before the cold front came in. We were catching all of our fish on Fish bites and fresh dead shrimp.

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Blake Hunter with Reel 30A Charters Santa Rosa Beach, Florida Reported: 9 months ago

The Pompano bite was great ahead of the full moon and the mild weather before the cold front came in. We were catching all of our fish on Fish bites and fresh dead shrimp.

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Jeremy Vanderveen
Panama City Beach, Florida
Reported: 9 months ago

Spring fishing is ramping up! Starting see the hering and threadfins moving inshore which means our Spanish will be here anytime. Starting to catch a few sheepshead at the jetties. Red Grouper and Vermillion snapper fishing have been great especially since dredge operation has moved Out along with the dirty...

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Jeremy Vanderveen Panama City Beach, Florida Reported: 9 months ago

Spring fishing is ramping up! Starting see the hering and threadfins moving inshore which means our Spanish will be here anytime. Starting to catch a few sheepshead at the jetties. Red Grouper and Vermillion snapper fishing have been great especially since dredge operation has moved Out along with the dirty water it created since October. Going to be a good year already have quite a few trips in the book

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Jeremy Vanderveen
Panama City Beach, Florida
Reported: 9 months ago

Spring fishing is ramping up! Starting see the hering and threadfins moving inshore which means our Spanish will be here anytime. Starting to catch a few sheepshead at the jetties. Red Grouper and Vermillion snapper fishing have been great especially since dredge operation has moved Out along with the dirty...

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Jeremy Vanderveen Panama City Beach, Florida Reported: 9 months ago

Spring fishing is ramping up! Starting see the hering and threadfins moving inshore which means our Spanish will be here anytime. Starting to catch a few sheepshead at the jetties. Red Grouper and Vermillion snapper fishing have been great especially since dredge operation has moved Out along with the dirty water it created since October. Going to be a good year already have quite a few trips in the book.

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Joey Sauvageau
Destin, Florida
Reported: 9 months ago

What’s Biting in Destin: Early Spring: At this time of the year, inshore fishing in Destin, Florida can yield a variety of fish species. Some common catches during this time of year may include: 1 Speckled Trout: Speckled trout are abundant in the inshore waters of Destin during the early...

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Joey Sauvageau Destin, Florida Reported: 9 months ago

What’s Biting in Destin: Early Spring: At this time of the year, inshore fishing in Destin, Florida can yield a variety of fish species. Some common catches during this time of year may include: 1 Speckled Trout: Speckled trout are abundant in the inshore waters of Destin during the early spring months. They can be found in shallow waters around grass flats, oyster bars, and sandy bottoms. 2 Redfish: Redfish, also known as red drum, are another popular target for inshore anglers in Destin. They are often found near marshy areas, mangroves, and oyster beds, particularly during the spring months. 3 Flounder: Flounder are commonly caught in the inshore waters of Destin, especially around sandy bottoms and near structures like docks and bridges. They are known for their unique flat body shape and can be targeted using bottom fishing techniques. 4 Sheepshead: Sheepshead are a favorite among inshore anglers in Destin, particularly around structures such as docks, jetties, and bridges. They are known for their sharp teeth and strong fighting ability. 5 Black Drum: Black drum can also be found in the inshore waters of Destin during the spring. They are often found near oyster beds, docks, and other structures, and can be targeted using a variety of baits and techniques. What’s Biting in Destin: Early Spring—- Overall, this time of the year offers excellent opportunities for inshore fishing in Destin, with a variety of species available to target. Whether you’re a seasoned angler or a novice, there’s plenty of action to be had in the beautiful waters of Destin, Florida.

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Eric Wilkas
Panama City Beach, Florida
Reported: 9 months ago

Offshore in 100-120ft Red Grouper, Vermillion Snapper bite has been excellent! If you want to have fun after catching a few fish to eat the AmberJack fishing is great this time of year but out of season. A great way to finish up a trip getting your arms worn out!...

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Eric Wilkas Panama City Beach, Florida Reported: 9 months ago

Offshore in 100-120ft Red Grouper, Vermillion Snapper bite has been excellent! If you want to have fun after catching a few fish to eat the AmberJack fishing is great this time of year but out of season. A great way to finish up a trip getting your arms worn out! The Trout and Redfish are moving from the backs of creeks to the flats catching on soft plastic baits with a popping cork , and top water is just starting to get bites.

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