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 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.

Next, Evan Wheeler 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.

Harris Scruggs 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.

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Dog Days Tactics, Dock Light Tricks, and Tuna on the Move

In this week’s Northwest Florida Fishing Report, we cover how anglers are adapting to the summer heat from Pensacola to Panama City. Blake Nelson reports from the Destin area with inshore strategies to beat the heat, from dock light trout and redfish after dark to shaded bridge fishing for snapper and Spanish mackerel. He also shares bait tips and fly-lining techniques for catching more fish in the bay.

Blake Hunter delivers the surf report, detailing how to work around June grass and target pompano, redfish, and whiting early and late in the day. He explains what to throw for Spanish mackerel in the surf and offers advice on finding clean water, adjusting to changing winds, and making the most of your surf setup during summer crowds.

Offshore, Captain Adam Peoples breaks down a “Swiss Army knife” approach to summer fishing, with reports on yellowfin and schoolie tuna, dolphin, wahoo, and swordfish. He shares advice on trolling speeds, bait presentation, and how to locate fish near floating debris or bottom structure. Plus, tips on reading electronics, avoiding shark cut-offs, and how to prepare for changing conditions on the water.

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