What to Expect for March Fishing in Destin Florida

March Fishing in Destin Florida: March starts the fishing season for the Destin area and surrounding waters. As water temperatures increase, baits start moving into the area followed by fish.

Cobia start showing up along South Walton, Destin, and Navarre beaches.

Gag Grouper can be caught offshore in 180 feet of water- Amberjack can be caught offshore, too.

Red and Black Snapper on wrecks and reefs in 50 to 90 feet of water.

Pompano are beginning to show in the surf and Spanish are already there.

Bull Reds are located at the Destin Bridge and in the buoys, bridge rubble, and barges off Destin.

Specs biting well in Hogtown, Mack, and Hewitt Bayous and Highway 311 bridge.

Spanish Mackerel starting to show at the East Pass jetties. Red and Black Drum, Pompano, and Bluefish are already there.

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