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Fishing report from Bryan R. in Orange Beach, Alabama Book a trip with Captain Bryan here.

Fishing report from Robbie B. in Destin, Florida Book a trip with Captain Robbie here.

    Catching pompano on the correct wind direction, some flounders, redfish, and smaller speckled trout with a few keepers. Sheephead are due to show any day.

Fishing report from Robbie B. in Jacksonville, Florida

Fishing report from Seth W. in Orange Beach, Alabama Book a trip with Captain Seth here.

Fishing report from Jason Y. in Destin, Florida Book a trip with Captain Jason here.

Fishing report from Jason M. in Destin, Florida Book a trip with Captain Jason here.

Fishing report from James W. in St. Marys, Georgia Book a trip with Captain James here.

    Bottom Fishing is hot right now when the weather let's us go.

Fishing report from Seth L. in Destin, Florida

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Fishing report from Ozzy Q. in Miami, Florida

Fishing report from Captain Ron F. in Clearwater, Florida Book a trip with Captain Captain Ron here.

    The Best Snapper Species Snappers are a fish family that need no introduction. Anglers from all over the world come to Florida to Target & catch them and love them for a variety of reasons. They’re usually easy to locate, are abundant in population, and provide a tasty treat. Just the names “Mangrove Snapper” and “Red Snapper” get every saltwater fisher’s heart racing. But before you think about cooking one up for a tasty treat, we will get U locked & loaded to land a boat load full. We are very fortunate on the West Coast Florida Gulf of Mexico with the Mangrove and the Red Snapper. But other common species include the Cubera Snapper, Lane Snapper, Mutton Snapper, and Yellowtail Snapper. There are actually a total of 125 Snapper species that inhabit the earth’s oceans! Mangrove Snapper These guys have a red or pinkish tint that covers their small, rough scales. And don’t be fooled by their little teeth – they’re seriously sharp! To know where to find these fish, take a hint from their name. You’ll find them in mangrove islands but you can also find them hanging around docks, piers, grass flats, and more. Red Snapper Next up we have one of the largest and most favorable Snapper species, the Red Snapper. This species puts up a tough fight in offshore waters and can weigh up to 50 pounds! They’re also among the best-tasting fish species, period. Unfortunately, though, they’ve been overfished in many places, so there are strict seasons in place, especially here in Florida. Cubera Snapper The Cubera Snapper is another large Snapper species, with the biggest recorded weighing 120 pounds. They can be harder to find and make more of a rare appearance. But that just makes it more exciting when you catch one! These fish are more commonly found in deeper wrecks and reefs. Lane Snapper Next up we have Lane Snapper. A step down from Cubera Snapper, these little guys reach maximum lengths of 20 inches. But what they lack in size, they make up in strength. Lane Snapper will try and take any bait you present, even if that means grabbing it before a larger fish can. They have a pretty mix of white, yellow, and pink to create a tropical-looking fish. And, as with most Snappers, their fillets are quite delicious as well. Mutton Snapper The Mutton Snapper almost looks like a mix of the Mangrove and Lane Snapper, except they’re quite a bit larger. These guys range in size and you catch smaller ones or large ones out on the reefs. Yellowtail Snapper Last on the list, we have Yellowtail Snapper. Another fish on the smaller side, these fish are cute and can be recognized easily by their yellow tails – hence their name. They heavily populate southern Florida, where anglers can constantly rip them up and head home with a small but delicious treat! Snapper Fishing Rules and Regulations Now that you’re aware of common Snapper species, let’s talk about rules and regulations. As mentioned, there are tons of Snapper species out there. That means there are different types of rules for different types of fish, including maximum and minimum lengths, bag limits, and more. It’s very important that you know the difference in regulations for each species. We have You fully covered. We have the Federal Pelagic Species's Permits & NOAA Reef Permits to legally land any/all these snapper Species including ARS - American Red Snapper during the Federal Regulation Season Gulf of Mexico June - Aug We are Fully Credentialed to both Target & Deliver the Snapper Species you deserve & desire.

Fishing report from Jason M. in Destin, Florida Book a trip with Captain Jason here.

Fishing report from Dale W. in Orange Beach, Alabama Book a trip with Captain Dale here.

Fishing report from Tim B. in Gulf Shores, Alabama

Fishing report from Nick T. in Santa Rosa Beach, Florida Book a trip with Captain Nick here.

Fishing report from Robbie B. in Jacksonville, Florida

Fishing report from Robert F. in Destin, Florida Book a trip with Captain Robert here.

Fishing report from Larry S. in Pensacola, Florida Book a trip with Captain Larry here.

    Well it's the end of September and fishing has been outstanding. There is a variety of species still being caught offshore. Snappers, triggerfish, Mackeral, and Mahi are still actively chasing baits. Stopping to sabiki for live sardines and cigar minnows has been effective for targeting those offshore species. We can expect as the waters continue to cool down to see a slower bite as those big fish move further out. Therefore, bouncing around from spot to spot seems to be the key to pick up those big ones still lurking around. Inshore, the mangrove snapper and sharks are still plentiful on the bridges in the bays and any structure you can find. The big bull reds are starting to push inshore and we look forward to targeting those big schools as we progress into October and November. There is still plenty of fish to be caught so don't put up those rods yet and let's get out there for some great fall saltwater action.

Fishing report from Jon R. in Destin, Florida Book a trip with Captain Jon here.

    Trolling has picked up since the water temps have dropped, bottom fishing is still good with keeper Triggers here and there and big red snapper! The vermillion bite is on fire as always
    Trolling has picked up since the water temps have dropped, bottom fishing is still good with keeper Triggers here and there and big red snapper! The vermillion bite is on fire as always

Fishing report from James C. in Pensacola, Florida

Fishing report from Mike L. in Orange Beach, Alabama Book a trip with Captain Mike here.

Fishing report from Joel B. in Marathon, Florida

Fishing report from Alex P. in Pensacola, Florida Book a trip with Captain Alex here.

Fishing report from Cliff A. in Destin, Florida Book a trip with Captain Cliff here.

Fishing report from Bryars B. in Orange Beach, Alabama Book a trip with Captain Bryars here.

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