Northwest Florida Fishing Report

This Week's Northwest Florida Fishing Report is Live! We've got a special roundtable episode this week, bringing in local experts Angelo De Paola , Joseph Baya, and Blake Nelson to break down all things inshore fishing. The big story right now is the massive amount of "greenies" (greenback baitfish) stacked up on the flats and in the passes, and the gamefish are in a feeding frenzy. The guys focus...

This Week's Northwest Florida Fishing Report is Live! Justin Reed brings us the surf fishing report, where the hot bite has been whiting in the holes close to shore. The key to success? Finding beach stretches clear of June grass. While pompano have been hit-or-miss, there are still Spanish, ladyfish, and even a few blues around for those willing to scout. Offshore, Tyler Massey of Hot Spots Chart...

In this week's Northwest Florida Fishing Report , we cover a range of strategies and conditions from Pensacola to Panama City with updates from seasoned anglers across the region. Brandon Barton from  Emerald Waters Kayak Charters opens the show with tactics for targeting speckled trout and redfish during the summer heat—specifically by fishing after dark with artificials around lighted structures...

Dog Days Tactics, Dock Light Tricks, and Tuna on the Move In this week's Northwest Florida Fishing Report, we cover how anglers are adapting to the summer heat from Pensacola to Panama City. Blake Nelson reports from the Destin area with inshore strategies to beat the heat, from dock light trout and redfish after dark to shaded bridge fishing for snapper and Spanish mackerel. He also shares bait t...

Boat Safety Essentials, Sea Tow Stories, and Real-Life Rescue Lessons This week on the Northwest Florida Fishing Report , we're shifting gears from rods and reels to one of the most important topics on the water—boating safety. Captain Walt Bohn joins the show to share critical insights from his decades of experience as a firefighter, dive team member, port safety manager, and now Sea Tow captain...

  Snapper drop-offs, tarpon teasers, and kayak red grouper—seasonal strategy from Pensacola to Panama City. In this week's episode of the Northwest Florida Fishing Report, Justin Leake joins the show to to talk all things tarpon. He shares his take on how late-summer heat, water clarity, and fishing pressure are affecting the bite. He offers tips on boat positioning, timing, and bait selection, em...

  Borderland Bites, Gulf Fish Care, and Cooking Tips from Hank Shaw This week's episode of the Northwest Florida Fishing Report features a deep dive into culinary and conservation perspectives with award-winning author and outdoorsman Hank Shaw . Fresh off a fishing trip to Santa Rosa Beach, Hank joins the show to talk about his new book  Borderlands —a culinary journey through the US-Mexico borde...

Tarpon Tactics, Tuna Trends, and Gulf Coast Real Estate This week on the Northwest Florida Fishing Report Brandon Barton covers the inshore and nearshore scene from Pensacola to Panama City, where trout and redfish are hitting topwaters on grass flats and tarpon are beginning to show. He shares his go-to setups, bait strategies, and why dirty water can actually work in your favor when chasing silv...

  Kayak snapper, topwater trout, and panhandle pelagics—insider tips from the region's sharpest anglers. This week we're talking to: Blake Nelson of Last Cast Charters , who's been chasing trout and redfish across East Bay and Santa Rosa Sound. He shares where he's finding cleaner water, why topwaters have been so effective lately, and what makes this year's trout bite stand out. He also discusses...

  Kayak snapper, topwater trout, and panhandle pelagics—insider tips from the region's sharpest anglers. This week we're talking to: Blake Nelson of Last Cast Charters , who's been chasing trout and redfish across East Bay and Santa Rosa Sound. He shares where he's finding cleaner water, why topwaters have been so effective lately, and what makes this year's trout bite stand out. He also discusses...

  Boat names, custom gear, and the stories behind what we call our vessels—all in this week's show. This week we're joined by Nick Parente with The Custom Captain, who dives into the art and meaning behind naming your boat. From sentimental nods to family, careers, or hometowns, to clever puns and funny one-liners, Nick shares how boat names reflect a boater's personality and style. The crew also...

  Freelined snapper, topwater trout, wake baits for redfish & offshore prep tips that could save your trip. This week we're talking to: Brandon Barton with Emerald Waters Kayak Charters , who dives into late spring fishing in the Pensacola area. He shares how he's targeting snapper from a kayak using freelined bonita chunks, and why fresh bait, light tackle, and chunking strategy make all the diff...

  Bottom fish, trout, flounder & photo tips! Captains share hot bites & advice for fun trips with anglers of any skill level. This week we're talking to: Capt. Harris Scruggs with Triple B Fishing Charters and he gets into detail with the bottom fishing bite and how to plan a trip that your crew will love, regardless of their age or skill level. The beeliner, triggerfish, red grouper, and kingfish...

  Full moon pompano tips, inshore trout & redfish, mahi offshore, and swordfish tourney strategy for East Pass Open! This week we're talking to: Blake Hunter with https://www.reel30a.com/ gets in depth for Pompano fishing around the full moon and the heavy rains. Capt. Justin Leake with Panama City Inshore gives us the detail on both inshore and offshore fishing. The bite has been strong for speck...

Targeting deep fish with precision, out-catching bait with jigs, and dialing in your gear for serious slow pitch success—all in this week's episode. In this episode of the Northwest Florida Fishing Report , the crew is joined by Bill Falconer, host of the Mastering Rod Building podcast, for a deep dive into the art of slow pitch jigging. Originally developed in Japan for heavily pressured fisherie...

  Wahoo on the Edge, Tournament Winning Redfish Sight Fishing Tips, and Distance-Casting Pompano in Rip Currents This week we're talking to Capt. Blake Nelson of Last Cast Charters we get into the weeds on sight fishing redfish. Blake and his son's have won back to back tournaments and he breaks down what to look for in an area and how to fish it with artificials. Capt. Adam Peeples with One Shot...

Repowering classic boats, choosing the right outboard, and maximizing performance with modern four-stroke technology—all in this week's report. The Northwest Florida Fishing report is your best resource for the Destin Fishing Report, Panama City Fishing Report, Pensacola Fishing Report, Navarre Fishing Report, and everywhere in between. For the anglers looking for a Destin Fishing Report, Ft. Walt...

This week we're talking to with Justin Reed Fishing to learn if the Pompano have made their way over to Pensacola / Navarre just yet. After that, we get the details on a big trout bite from Capt. Evan Wheeler with Tall Pines Tight Lines . Wrapping things up, we've got King Marchand with Captain Mikes Deep Sea Fishing for a tuna report from bluewater.  The Northwest Florida Fishing report is your b...

Spring Pompano tips + bluewater report, and nearshore triggerfish & beeliner tactics This week we're talking to Weldon Hall with Sand Flea Outfitters and he breaks down the fundamentals for capitalizing on the Spring Pompano Run. Capt. Harris Scruggs with Team Aquatic shares a bluewater report as well as techniques for more triggerfish and beeliners in close. Tune in to get powerful insights from...

AGM vs. lithium batteries, boat power system setups, and smart solutions for marine electronics—covered in this week's report. The Northwest Florida Fishing report is your best resource for the Destin Fishing Report, Panama City Fishing Report, Pensacola Fishing Report, Navarre Fishing Report, and everywhere in between. For the anglers looking for a Destin Fishing Report, Ft. Walton Beach fishing...

Spring pompano, mahi, blue marlin & Gator trout tips from Blake Hunter, Adam Peeples & Evan Wheeler—timing, tides & tactics! The Northwest Florida Fishing report is your best resource for the Destin Fishing Report, Panama City Fishing Report, Pensacola Fishing Report, Navarre Fishing Report, and everywhere in between. For the anglers looking for a Destin Fishing Report, Ft. Walton Beach fishing re...

The Northwest Florida Fishing report is your best resource for the Destin Fishing Report, Panama City Fishing Report, Pensacola Fishing Report, Navarre Fishing Report, and everywhere in between. For the anglers looking for a Destin Fishing Report, Ft. Walton Beach fishing report, Choctawhatchee Bay Fishing Report, or Miramar Beach fishing report, look no further. Every week we bring you a report f...

The Northwest Florida Fishing report is your best resource for the Destin Fishing Report, Panama City Fishing Report, Pensacola Fishing Report, Navarre Fishing Report, and everywhere in between. For the anglers looking for a Destin Fishing Report, Ft. Walton Beach fishing report, Choctawhatchee Bay Fishing Report, or Miramar Beach fishing report, look no further. Every week we bring you a report f...

  The Northwest Florida Fishing report is your best resource for the Destin Fishing Report, Panama City Fishing Report, Pensacola Fishing Report, Navarre Fishing Report, and everywhere in between. For the anglers looking for a Destin Fishing Report, Ft. Walton Beach fishing report, Choctawhatchee Bay Fishing Report, or Miramar Beach fishing report, look no further. Every week we bring you a report...

The Northwest Florida Fishing report is your best resource for the Destin Fishing Report, Panama City Fishing Report, Pensacola Fishing Report, Navarre Fishing Report, and everywhere in between.   For the anglers looking for a Destin Fishing Report, Ft. Walton Beach fishing report, Choctawhatchee Bay Fishing Report, or Miramar Beach fishing report, look no further. Every week we bring you a report...