An update from Captain Dan of page-3188551 detailing a narrowing 10-day fishing window off Mexico Beach in mid-June 2026 before rising water temperatures and seasonal crowds shift patterns.

Key Targeted Species

• Speckled Trout: Active at first light in East Bay and St. Andrew Bay flats. Regs: 15–19" slot, 3-fish bag (Western Panhandle).
• Redfish: Active on shallow flats and oyster bars. Regs: 18–27" slot, 1 per angler, 2 per vessel.
• Flounder: Stacking on sandy drops and jetties. Regs: 14" minimum, 5-fish bag.
• Gray Triggerfish: Key reef alternative in 60–90 feet with descending devices required.
• Red Snapper: Strictly catch-and-release due to the cancelled 2026 federal season (see news-3216112).

Seasonal Shift Factors

• Water Temps: Approaching the high 80s, which will end the active morning shallow-water bite.
• Displaced Effort: The cancelled federal snapper season is pushing offshore boats inshore, increasing pressure.
• Crowds: Tourism peaks post-Father's Day through July 4.

To book a trip, contact Captain Dan at page-3188559. Short-term licensing is available online via news-3216133.