🐟 What fish can you catch in Fort Walton Beach?

Most commonly caught species around Fort Walton Beach , FL : Largemouth bass - 4,303 reported catches Red drum - 3,698 reported catches Spotted seatrout - 1,636 reported catches Hardhead sea catfish - 982 reported catches Pinfish - 859 reported catches .

📢 What are the latest Fort Walton Beach fishing reports?

The latest Fort Walton Beach , FL fishing reports are: @annamisakovic reported a nice Ladyfish at Santa Rosa Sound . @logansmith2598 reported a nice Sand seatrout at Choctawhatchee Bay . @roccotombolini reported a nice Pinfish at Oyster Lake . @roccotombolini reported a nice Pinfish at Oyster Lake . @Noahs2docks reported a nice Longnose gar at Wright Basin . .

Fishing in Fort Walton Beach, FL

Q: 🎣 Where to fish in Fort Walton Beach, Florida?

Anglers in Fort Walton Beach , FL recommend these top fishing spots: Santa Rosa Sound , Choctawhatchee Bay , Okaloosa County Coast , Okaloosa County Pier , East Pass .

Q: 📅 What is the best time to go fishing in Fort Walton Beach?

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Florida, United States

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Top fish species in Fort Walton Beach

Latest Fort Walton Beach fishing reports

Ladyfish

Santa Rosa Sound

length · weight

Sand seatrout

Choctawhatchee Bay

length · weight

Pinfish

Oyster Lake

12 in · 2 lb

Pinfish

Oyster Lake

7 in · 1 lb

Longnose gar

Wright Basin

length · weight

Gulf flounder

Okaloosa County Coast

length · weight

Tomtate grunt

Choctawhatchee Bay

7 in · 1 lb

Crevalle jack

Western Lake

length · weight

Red drum

Destin Bridge

30 in · 11 lb

Pinfish

Choctawhatchee Bay

7 in · 3 oz

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Fishing regulations in Fort Walton Beach

Disclaimer: Always check local fishing regulations, water access rights and land ownership before fishing, regardless of any catches logged in that area by the Fishbrain community. Fishbrain has mapped millions of acres of government-owned land across the USA to help you identify potential fishing access, but you are responsible for ensuring compliance with all legal requirements.

Fishing regulations in Florida can change throughout the year. Make sure to check this page before fishing for the most up to date rules and regulations for the current season. Local regulations govern when you can fish, the max size of the fish you can keep, how many fish you can keep, and more.

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FAQ about Fort Walton Beach fishing

Anglers in Fort Walton Beach, FL recommend these top fishing spots: Santa Rosa Sound, Choctawhatchee Bay, Okaloosa County Coast, Okaloosa County Pier, and East Pass.

Most commonly caught species around Fort Walton Beach, FL:

Largemouth bass - 4,303 reported catches
Red drum - 3,698 reported catches
Spotted seatrout - 1,636 reported catches
Hardhead sea catfish - 982 reported catches
Pinfish - 859 reported catches

The latest Fort Walton Beach, FL fishing reports are:

@annamisakovic reported a nice Ladyfish at Santa Rosa Sound.
@logansmith2598 reported a nice Sand seatrout at Choctawhatchee Bay.
@roccotombolini reported a nice Pinfish at Oyster Lake.
@roccotombolini reported a nice Pinfish at Oyster Lake.
@Noahs2docks reported a nice Longnose gar at Wright Basin.

Download the and see today's Fishing and Weather Forecast for Fort Walton Beach, FL. We give you weather trends and help you find the perfect window to catch your next personal best. With Fishbrain Pro, you will get the following capabilities: