Santa Rosa Beach· Surf
Panhandle Surf Fishing Outfitters guide Ryan McMahon reported redfish and black drum on October 16. His October 14 update also included pompano. Both updates come from the same guide.
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Fishing roundup
Panhandle Fishing Roundup
October 17, 2026 · Reports published October 13–16
Recent local reports, summarized by ATP. These are attributed reports, not ATP firsthand catches.
Panama City Beach· Pier
Bay County Outdoors’ October 16 report described red drum, black drum, pompano and small Spanish mackerel in the days after the storm, with remoras and small sharks making up most catches. Observations run through October 14. This is a local observer’s report, not an operator access notice.
Santa Rosa Beach area· Offshore
Findiction Charters’ Michael Avinon reported grouper, snapper and a cobia in an October 13 update. The report does not identify every grouper or snapper species or the exact trip date.
Pensacola, Navarre & Okaloosa Island
No fresh, dated pier catch report was verified in this check. Older reports are not being presented as current catches.
Before you go
Recent catches don’t establish safe boating conditions. Check current marine forecasts, local access notices and harvest rules before making plans.
Official Navarre access update · October 17
The county schedules Navarre Beach Pier’s reopening for October 20; check the latest notice before visiting.
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Country Current visits Pensacola, September 2018 · 2018
Photo by U.S. Navy — Senior Chief Musician Melissa Bishop.
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