Hey everyone — here’s a quick late-March fishing update from around 30A / South Walton and the Choctawhatchee Bay system.

The pattern still feels like spring transition, but things are moving in the right direction. Redfish and speckled trout continue to be the most dependable inshore targets right now, and recent local reports around the bay are also pointing to rising water temperatures and improving action as we push deeper into spring.

What we’re seeing

  • Redfish are still a big part of the game plan, especially around productive inshore water with good movement and bait nearby. Recent Choctawhatchee-area reports have been especially positive on redfish.

  • Speckled trout are also giving us good reason to stay optimistic. Other current reports from the bay and wider Panhandle are showing the trout bite improving, which matches the general late-March setup we expect this time of year.

  • We’re still in that stage where the “extra” spring mix can show up too, depending on the day — fish like sheepshead, black drum, and flounder are all very much part of the inshore picture this time of year.

Best game plan right now

Late March is all about staying flexible. If the weather stays stable and the water keeps warming, we can fish more aggressively and cover water looking for active fish. If wind or a front changes things up, the better move is usually to stay protected, slow down, and fish the conditions in front of us.

That kind of adjustment is what matters most right now. Water temperatures in recent Choctawhatchee-area reports have been climbing into the upper 60s to low 70s in some spots, which is exactly the kind of trend that helps push the spring bite forward — but it is still not a “set it and forget it” pattern yet.

If you’re booking this week

If you want the best all-around option right now, the Inshore Trip is still the best fit. It gives us the flexibility to fish the best water for the day, adjust to conditions, and stay focused on the species that are giving us the best shot at steady action. Based on current reports, redfish and trout remain the headline species for that kind of trip.

Questions before you book? Call/text Captain Ryan: (850) 890-9626