30A Fishing
Reports & Guides

Seasonal bite updates, species guides, and useful local knowledge from the waters around 30A and South Walton.

Latest from the water

Local insight before you cast.

What we’re catching, how the seasons change, and what to look for when planning your next private fishing charter.

Young angler holding a redfish caught during a 30A fishing charter

Species guide

Redfish Season on 30A

Redfish are one of the most dependable inshore fish around 30A—and a big reason anglers fall in love with Choctawhatchee Bay.

February 13, 2026 · 7 minute readRead the report

Flounder camouflaged on the sandy bottom in clear Florida water

Seasonal guide

Florida Flounder Season

Flounder can seem accidental until you recognize the pattern: current, bottom changes, and the edges where bait has to pass.

February 3, 2026Read report

Clear Gulf water and white sand beach along Florida’s 30A coast

Local conditions

30A Beach Cams

Live 30A beach cams offer a quick visual check of surf, wind, clarity, cloud cover, and the general feel of the coastline.

January 22, 2026Read report

20+ years of local experience

Reports grounded in days spent on the water.

Captain Marvin fishes Choctawhatchee Bay and the surrounding 30A waters throughout the seasons. These guides turn that experience into useful, practical advice.

Captain Marvin Glasgow holding a fish during a 30A charter

Young angler enjoying a private 30A fishing trip

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