What would you recommend to anglers fishing in Fort Walton Beach, Florida for the first time?

It's a great place for the family to vacation. It's laid back, yet tons of stuff to do. Great water parks, Para Sailing, Jet skiing, bright white sand beaches, snorkeling, tour boats and rides, boat rentals and shopping for those who choose not to go on the fishing trip. Sea food places and night life abounds. Don't just fish, experience the Destin !

It was a little chilly & the fish were not biting but I know when they are biting the fishing is great

There are many fish you can't keep in Dec, but those we were able to keep provided plenty of meat and we had to figure how to get them home.

There were ALOT of jellyfish, hundreds. Not sure if they were migrating through of if this is a common thing.

Find the areas where the most fish are being caught and the bait being used to catch these fish.

Do your research. Get a good boat and Captain that gives you a good experience.

Can’t predict weather in July, do your best with planning and have fun with it!