Choctawhatchee Bay Fishing Forecast

30.4362° N, 86.4428° W

Fishing conditions for Choctawhatchee Bay

Today Tomorrow Sep 4 Sep 5 Sep 6 Sep 7
sunrise 06:22
sunset 19:09

Biting score

65%
Good biting conditions

The best time for fishing is all day long

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Now, September 2
6:15 PM

CloudyDay1
30° FEELS LIKE28°
wind
3 m/s GUSTS4.5 m/s
101.4 kPa FLAT PRESSURE
humidity
69%
uv index
0low
cloud cover
98%
visibility
14km
moon rise
21:02AM
moon
moonnew moon
  • Choctawhatchee Bay Solunar Fishing Activity Report for Today

    Current fishing activity in Choctawhatchee Bay, United States, according to the solunar forecast, is low, which leads to a weak bite score.

    Over the next 6 days, the highest fish activity is expected on Friday (8 AM peak), Tomorrow (8 AM peak) and Saturday (8 AM peak) — making these the best times to go fishing in Choctawhatchee Bay.

  • Air conditions

    The air temperature is 86°F (30°C). Sunrise today: 06:22 AM, sunset: 07:09 PM. The weather conditions indicate the sky is overcast.

    The UV index is currently 0 (Low).

    The wind is coming from the north at 6.7 mph (3 m/s), with gusts reaching 10.1 mph (4.5 m/s). Atmospheric pressure is 29.94 inHg (761 mmHg).

  • Moon Phases

    The moon phase is currently new moon, with moonrise at 9:02 PM and moonset at 10:46 AM.

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  • Choctawhatchee Bay Solunar Fishing Activity Report for Today

    Current fishing activity in Choctawhatchee Bay, United States, according to the solunar forecast, is low, which leads to a weak bite score.

    Over the next 6 days, the highest fish activity is expected on Friday (8 AM peak), Tomorrow (8 AM peak) and Saturday (8 AM peak) — making these the best times to go fishing in Choctawhatchee Bay.

  • Air conditions

    The air temperature is 86°F (30°C). Sunrise today: 06:22 AM, sunset: 07:09 PM. The weather conditions indicate the sky is overcast.

    The UV index is currently 0 (Low).

    The wind is coming from the north at 6.7 mph (3 m/s), with gusts reaching 10.1 mph (4.5 m/s). Atmospheric pressure is 29.94 inHg (761 mmHg).

  • Moon Phases

    The moon phase is currently new moon, with moonrise at 9:02 PM and moonset at 10:46 AM.

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About this spot

Reviews 1

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    Windy AI 08 July 2026
    Choctawhatchee Bay in Okaloosa and Walton counties, Florida, is a large and productive Panhandle estuary supporting excellent redfish, spotted seatrout, black drum, sheepshead, and flounder fishing in the seagrass beds and channels adjacent to the popular Destin and Fort Walton Beach resort communities. Spot Features: Choctawhatchee Bay in Okaloosa and Walton counties, Florida, is a large, productive estuarine bay connecting the Choctawhatchee River to the Gulf of Mexico adjacent to Destin and Fort Walton Beach, with extensive seagrass beds, oyster bars, and tidal channels supporting excellent redfish, spotted seatrout, black drum, sheepshead, and flounder fishing. Seasonality: Redfish (red drum) and spotted seatrout are the primary inshore targets in Choctawhatchee Bay in Okaloosa and Walton counties, Florida, year-round, with redfish best in fall and seatrout most productive in spring and fall. Black drum, sheepshead, and flounder are cool-season species. Spanish mackerel are a warm-season nearshore visitor.
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