Night Fishing, Tarpon, and Full Moon Strategy

In this week's Northwest Florida Fishing Report, we cover a range of strategies and conditions from Pensacola to Panama City with updates from seasoned anglers across the region. Brandon Barton from Emerald Waters Kayak Charters opens the show with tactics for targeting speckled trout and redfish during the summer heat—specifically by fishing after dark with artificials around lighted structures. He also breaks down the current challenges of chasing tarpon from a kayak, especially in crowded areas where pressure and full moon conditions have made the bite less consistent. Evan Wheeler, owner at Tall Pines Tight Lines, shares his process for finding productive inshore fishing spots, emphasizing the importance of slowing down and thoroughly working the water column once you're in the right area. He offers great tips for reading structure, recognizing bait patterns, and making every cast count when fish are holding tight. Capt. Scruggs of Triple B Fishing Charters closes things out with an offshore perspective, explaining how increased fishing pressure and the full moon have slowed things down, and why heading farther out or staying out longer can pay off. He also shares actionable tips for locating and targeting Spanish and king mackerel, including how to use the tides to your advantage and make bait adjustments when conditions shift. It's all brought to you whether it's good, bad, or ugly. Be sure to subscribe, rate, and review, and text "NWFFR" to 779-345-2918 for your free AFTCO camo lens cleaner and to join our weekly email list.   Sponsors Fishbites Dixie Supply and Baker Metal Killerdock Test Calibration Coastal Connection EXP Realty Great Days Outdoors Hilton's Realtime Navigator Bucks Island Marine AFTCO Sea Tow Shoreline Plastics Return Em Right Southeastern Pond Management Pure Flats Admiral Shellfish