Choctawhatchee Bay Fishing Forecast

30.4362° N, 86.4428° W

Fishing conditions for Choctawhatchee Bay

Today Tomorrow Jul 22 Jul 23 Jul 24 Jul 25 Jul 26
sunrise 05:56
sunset 19:47

Biting score

60%
Good biting conditions

The best time for fishing is night, afternoon and evening

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Now, July 20
11:55 PM

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26° FEELS LIKE24°
wind
5.6 m/s GUSTS8.4 m/s
101 kPa FALLING PRESSURE
humidity
84%
uv index
0low
cloud cover
43%
visibility
23km
moon rise
12:25AM
moon
moonNew
  • Choctawhatchee Bay Solunar Fishing Activity Report for Today

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

    Over the next 7 days, the highest fish activity is expected on Saturday (11 PM peak), Friday (11 PM peak), and Sunday (11 PM peak)—making these the best times to go fishing in Choctawhatchee Bay.

  • Air conditions

    The air temperature is 79°F (26°C) . Sunrise today: 05:56 AM, sunset: 07:47 PM. The weather conditions indicate the sky is partly cloudy.

    The UV index is currently 0 (Low) .

    The wind is coming from the north at 12.5 mph (5.6 m/s), with gusts reaching 18.8 mph (8.4 m/s). Atmospheric pressure is 29.83 inHg (758 mmHg).

  • Moon Phases

    The moon phase is currently New, with moonrise at 12:25 PM and moonset at 11:14 PM.

About this spot

  • Choctawhatchee Bay Solunar Fishing Activity Report for Today

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

    Over the next 7 days, the highest fish activity is expected on Saturday (11 PM peak), Friday (11 PM peak), and Sunday (11 PM peak)—making these the best times to go fishing in Choctawhatchee Bay.

  • Air conditions

    The air temperature is 79°F (26°C) . Sunrise today: 05:56 AM, sunset: 07:47 PM. The weather conditions indicate the sky is partly cloudy.

    The UV index is currently 0 (Low) .

    The wind is coming from the north at 12.5 mph (5.6 m/s), with gusts reaching 18.8 mph (8.4 m/s). Atmospheric pressure is 29.83 inHg (758 mmHg).

  • Moon Phases

    The moon phase is currently New, with moonrise at 12:25 PM and moonset at 11:14 PM.

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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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