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 difference. Brandon also breaks down inshore action on the grass flats, including explosive topwater strikes from trout and redfish. He highlights wake baits as an effective and beginner-friendly option in rougher conditions—and shares his go-to picks and techniques.

Capt. Harris Scruggs with Triple B Fishing walks us through what it really takes to prepare for a successful offshore trip. From fuel, ice, and water planning to float plans, emergency gear, backup tools, and weather analysis, Capt. Harris shares hard-earned knowledge from years of running long-range charters. This is a deep dive into what separates a smooth day offshore from a costly mistake.

Tune in to get powerful insights from the area's best local guides.

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 for those anglers interested in an Okaloosa Island fishing report and a Santa Rosa Beach fishing report, and everywhere in between. For our guys looking for the Pensacola fishing report or the Navarre Fishing Report, we’ve got you covered.

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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 bite is awesome right now and Capt. Harris points us in the right direction. Capt. Evan Wheeler with Tall Pines Tight Lines details his efforts to catch big speckled trout on artificials and he’s finding plenty of red and black drum along with some flounder while searching them out. Great tips this week for introducing simple lures to beginners. Lastly we hook up with the folks at Return Em Right to learn how to get better fish photos on the water.

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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 for those anglers interested in an Okaloosa Island fishing report and a Santa Rosa Beach fishing report and everywhere in between. For our guys looking for the Pensacola fishing report or the Navarre Fishing Report, we’ve got you covered.

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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 speckled trout and redfish inshore as well as mangrove snapper nearshore. Offshore Mahi are everywhere! Last up we talk with Capt. Adam Peeples with One Shot Charters to get the strategy for getting in the money at the East Pass Broadbill Open this weekend. The weather looks prime!

Tune in to get powerful insights from the area's best local guides.

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 for those anglers interested in an Okaloosa Island fishing report and a Santa Rosa Beach fishing report and everywhere in between. For our guys looking for the Pensacola fishing report or the Navarre Fishing Report, we’ve got you covered.

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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 fisheries, this technique has proven highly effective along the Northern Gulf Coast—often outperforming traditional bait fishing. Bill and the hosts break down the specialized gear needed, from rods and reels to jigs and lines, along with practical tips on jig selection by depth, essential tools like split ring pliers and gloves, and the importance of mastering the right knots. Whether you're new to jigging or looking to refine your setup, this episode is packed with insights to level up your offshore game.

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 for those anglers interested in an Okaloosa Island fishing report and a Santa Rosa Beach fishing report and everywhere in between. For our guys looking for the Pensacola fishing report or the Navarre Fishing Report, we’ve got you covered.

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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 Charters details how to focus on Wahoo in the blended green water and temp break that is near the edge of Destin right now. It’s a textbook on how to get it done. Justin Reed with Justin Reed Fishing follows up on the pompano predictions from last week, he gives some great tips for getting more distance out of your casts as well as fishing rip currents. You need to understand both to get the bite this week.

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 for those anglers interested in an Okaloosa Island fishing report and a Santa Rosa Beach fishing report and everywhere in between. For our guys looking for the Pensacola fishing report or the Navarre Fishing Report, we’ve got you covered.

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East Pass Broadbill Open

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Southeastern Pond Management

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. Walton Beach fishing report, Choctawhatchee Bay Fishing Report, or Miramar Beach fishing report, look no further. Every week we bring you a report for those anglers interested in an Okaloosa Island fishing report and a Santa Rosa Beach fishing report and everywhere in between. For our guys looking for the Pensacola fishing report or the Navarre Fishing Report, we’ve got you covered.

In this episode of the Northwest Florida Fishing Report, presented by The Coastal Connection and Angelo DiPaola, hosts Joe Baya, Butch Thierry, and Nick Williams dive into the challenges and considerations of repowering classic boats. They explore the complexities of replacing older two-stroke engines with modern four-stroke outboards, including factors like engine weight, shaft length, and maintaining the boat’s original performance. John Adam of Tohatsu joins the conversation to break down advances in outboard technology, key differences between two-stroke and four-stroke engines, and how proper matching impacts longevity, efficiency, and safety. The hosts also discuss the broader benefits of four-stroke motors, from better fuel economy to cleaner, quieter operation.

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Survival at Sea

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 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 for those anglers interested in an Okaloosa Island fishing report and a Santa Rosa Beach fishing report and everywhere in between. For our guys looking for the Pensacola fishing report or the Navarre Fishing Report, we’ve got you covered.

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Saunders Yachtworks

East Pass Broadbill Open

Survival at Sea

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 the area's best local guides.

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 for those anglers interested in an Okaloosa Island fishing report and a Santa Rosa Beach fishing report and everywhere in between. For our guys looking for the Pensacola fishing report or the Navarre Fishing Report, we’ve got you covered.

It's all brought to you whether it's good, bad, or ugly. Please Subscribe, Rate, and review wherever you listen to podcasts, and don't forget to text the word “nwffr” to 779-345-2918 to get that AFTCO CAMO LENS CLEANER CLOTH or click here to be added to our email list and we'll send you the new show each week!

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Saunders Yachtworks

East Pass Broadbill Open

Survival at Sea

Tohatsu