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: 3 years ago

Fishing has been great lately in the Chocktawahachee Bay. The weather has been great. Spanish mackerel, lady fish and sharks have been very consistent!

Marvin Glasgow Ponce de Leon, Florida Reported: 3 years ago

Fishing has been great lately in the Chocktawahachee Bay. The weather has been great. Spanish mackerel, lady fish and sharks have been very consistent!

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Nick Tate
Santa Rosa Beach, Florida
Reported: 3 years ago

Fishing here in Santa Rosa beach is on fire right now. Offshore we are catching vermillion snapper, triggerfish, mangrove snapper, few kings and Spanish and some Mahi and black fin tuna around our fads offshore. Inshore is heating up with most catches being redfish and jack Crevalle, but we are...

Nick Tate Santa Rosa Beach, Florida Reported: 3 years ago

Fishing here in Santa Rosa beach is on fire right now. Offshore we are catching vermillion snapper, triggerfish, mangrove snapper, few kings and Spanish and some Mahi and black fin tuna around our fads offshore.
Inshore is heating up with most catches being redfish and jack Crevalle, but we are still finding speckled trout, Spanish mackerel and mangrove snapper.

Gag Grouper fishing in Santa Rosa Beach, Florida, USA

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

Good bite on triggerfish, mingo and white snappers, sharks, and red snapper as well!!

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

Good bite on triggerfish, mingo and white snappers, sharks, and red snapper as well!!

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Russell Fiser
Panama City, Florida
Reported: 3 years ago

Now that the summer's red snapper season is coming to an end don't forget the pelagics and other reef species such as gag grouper. Grouper sandwiches are on the menu now!

Russell Fiser Panama City, Florida Reported: 3 years ago

Now that the summer's red snapper season is coming to an end don't forget the pelagics and other reef species such as gag grouper. Grouper sandwiches are on the menu now!

Gag Grouper fishing in Panama City, Florida

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Jimmy Early
DeFuniak Springs, Florida
Reported: 3 years ago

The redfish bite is really good right now. The rain has cooled the water temps down into the mid to low 80s. Seems like a falling tide with live bait is working best.

Jimmy Early DeFuniak Springs, Florida Reported: 3 years ago

The redfish bite is really good right now. The rain has cooled the water temps down into the mid to low 80s. Seems like a falling tide with live bait is working best.

Redfish fishing in Santa Rosa Beach, Florida

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Justin Ziegler
Destin, Florida
Reported: 3 years ago

Fishing has been great the swordfish have been fire along with grouper, tuna, mahi and wahoo. There have been a lot of pop up rain storms we have had to run around but other than that it has been great

Justin Ziegler Destin, Florida Reported: 3 years ago

Red Snapper, Triggerfish fishing in Destin, Florida

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Robbie Broestler
Niceville, Florida
Reported: 3 years ago

4 hr yesterday in the bay.

Robbie Broestler Niceville, Florida Reported: 3 years ago

4 hr yesterday in the bay.

Mangrove Snapper, Mutton Snapper fishing in Destin, Florida

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Brandon Simon
Santa Rosa Beach, Florida
Reported: 3 years ago

Brandon Simon Santa Rosa Beach, Florida Reported: 3 years ago

Snapper season is starting to wind down but there are still some fish out there if you are willing to move around a bit. Inshore the Jack crevalles are name of the game this time of year. They will pop up around the bay and you better be ready with a swim bait or topwater plug to get after them. The heat has the redfish and trout bite slowed tremendously but some good fish can still be caught early morning or late evening.

Mangrove Snapper fishing in Santa Rosa Beach, 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!