Pensacola, Destin and Panama City Fishing Report for March 3 - March 9, 2025

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. This week, we check in with Captains Adam Peeples and Justin Leake for the latest fishing conditions along the Northwest Florida coast. Captain Adam Peeples, fishing out of Destin, recently headed offshore to the FADs, where he found calm seas, 71-degree water, and plenty of baitfish. He made a few swordfish drops, releasing three small ones. While daytime swordfishing can be productive in winter, he notes that nighttime bites tend to pick up in the summer when water temps hit the mid-70s. Over in Panama City and Panama City Beach, Captain Justin Leake reports a steady nearshore bite on reefs in 60-90 feet of water, despite some inconsistent weather. He expects more migratory baitfish, Spanish mackerel, and pompano as temperatures rise—Spanish mackerel are already showing up at the pier. Right now, pinfish are the main available bait, but the red grouper bite has been strong. For the best results, he recommends jigging with soft plastics to maximize catches and minimize bait loss. 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 "fishing" to 647-558-9895 or click here to be added to our email list and we'll send you the new show each week! All Northwest Florida Email Subscribers receive an AFTCO FREE SUNGLASS LENS CLEANER promo code for any purchase!   Sponsors Admiral Shellfish Alabama Marine Resources Angelo Depaola EXP Realty "The Coastal Connection" Alabama Deep Sea Fishing Rodeo Buck's Island Marine CCA Alabama Dixie Supply Fishbites Foster Contracting - Fortified Roofing Gulf Coast Office - National Land Realty Gulf Shores and Orange Beach Tourism Great Days Outdoors Hayabusa USA Hilton's Offshore Charts KillerDock L&M Marine Mallard Bay Test Calibration Photonis