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Hot Bites & Calm Gulf Waters
Carrabelle Harbor - Franklin, FL
Fishing out of Carrabelle has been fantastic this month, with clear Gulf waters and light winds making for ideal conditions offshore and inshore. Anglers aboard Renegade Charters are seeing steady action across a range of species, and cooler space has been filling up fast on both half-day and full-day trips.
Offshore, the focus has been on Red Snapper, Gag Grouper, and Vermilion Snapper. The bite has been strongest in the early morning, with live bait and cut threadfin herring doing most of the work. Snapper limits are coming in quick, and the grouper are holding steady on deeper ledges and rock piles about 20–40 miles out. King Mackerel are also showing up along the edges, making for exciting action on the troll.
Inshore, the Speckled Trout and Redfish are active in the grass flats and around the oyster bars during the higher tides. Live shrimp under popping corks have been the go-to, with some nice slot reds coming in during the early evening bite. Scallop season is also open and adds a fun, family-friendly bonus to nearshore trips.
Whether you're targeting reef fish or looking for a laid-back day exploring the Forgotten Coast, now is a prime time to fish with Renegade Charters in Carrabelle, FL. The weather’s holding steady, and the fish are biting—don’t miss your shot while the summer action is at its peak!