Pensacola Fishing Charters

Head out for a trip to remember as you venture off the coast of Pensacola with Captain Jacob! On this 6-hour fishing trip you'll be aboard a speedy 24' Robalo center console that can do some intense trolling or getting you to a bottom fishing spot in a hurry. Trolling the open waters can produce hard fighting species like Amberjacks, Kingfish, Wahoo, Sailfish, Mahi Mahi, and more. Trolling trips are great because the boat and the knowledge of your captain take care of half the work for you. You get to sit back, relax, enjoy the sweet sea breeze, and rest your arms while you wait for the reel to start screaming and your work to begin. Bottom fishing will attract a completely different set of fish. You can expect delicious and hard-fighting reef species here; impressive Gag Grouper, amazing Trigger Fish and the ever popular Red Snapper are just a few of the species encountered by anglers reeling in fish from the ocean bottom in Pensacola. Captain Jacob fishes aboard a 24’ Robalo R242 center console with a capacity for six people. Powered by twin Yamaha engines for a combined 300 HP, this vessel is safe and steady on its way offshore. This luxurious vessel is complete with GPS, Fishfinder, a Live Bait Well, a Multimedia System, Outriggers, an Ice Box to store your catches and an on board bathroom. Captain Jacob will even clean your fish for no extra cost! Captain Jacob will provide all rods, reels, and tackle. All you need is sunglasses, sunscreen, water, and weather-appropriate clothing. These family-friendly trips can host up to 6 people, so make sure you bring some good company! Read More

Captain Johnathan will help you reel in some trophy-size fish as you adventure through the waters surrounding Pensacola, Florida! He’ll help you target Bluefish, Flounder, Jack Crevalle, Redfish, Spanish Mackerel, Speckled Trout / Spotted Seatrout, Tarpon, Triggerfish, and Tripletail throughout your 3, 4, 5, or 6-hour adventure. The longer you’re out on the water, the more hotspots you’ll be able to visit! You’ll be fishing aboard Captain Johnathan’s 23-foot Skeeter equipped with a 300 HP Yamaha engine. She can host up to four anglers, so make sure you bring some good company. Don’t forget food and drinks for the day, a hat, and sunscreen. Captain Johnathan will provide all licenses, rods, reels, and tackle. Get ready for an action-packed day on the water! Read More

Experience the thrill of the open water on a Florida offshore fishing charter or inland fishing trip off the Perdido Key, Florida coast with Captain Doug and his team. Captain Doug and his family have been fishing Florida waters for four generations and can put you on the fish! Depending on what trip duration you choose, the species you target can differ: The half-day trips are his entry-level excursions and are a great way to get acquainted with the local fishery. On these 4 hour trips, you will troll for Spanish Mackerel and King Mackerel either in the morning starting at 6 AM or in the afternoon starting at 2 PM. His 3/4 day trips are also offered in the morning or the evening starting at 6 AM or 3 PM. With a couple more hours on board for this 6-hour trip, you can head further out to reel in Snapper, Grouper, Kingfish, Triggerfish, and much, much more. On his full-day adventure, you can really get the full saltwater experience. Trips start at 7 AM and you can spend the whole day on board, fishing for Red and Vermillion Snapper, Grouper, King Mackerel, and a ton of other tasty food fish. You really need to make room in the freezer before this trip! No matter which trip you choose, Captain Doug's 43' Bertram sportfisher comes loaded with all the fishing gear you could possibly need for a successful day out on the water. She's a beautiful vessel and a badass fishing machine, with a full cabin, tower for spotting fish, outriggers, a full head, and much more. With all the rods, reels, tackle, bait, and fishing licenses provided, all you need to bring is your sun protection, some snacks and drinks, and your camera! Captain Doug knows his guest are looking to relax and have a good time on their fishing trip. He wants everyone on board to have a memorable fishing experience so, even when the action in the water is low, he and his team will work hard to keep you entertained. Their goal is to make sure their customers have a great time, bring home the best catch, and create lifelong memories with family and friends. Read More

Join Captain Larry on a full-day adventure exploring the waterways around Pensacola, FL! You'll be targeting a variety of wrecks, bottom fishing with drop shots or jigs. Captain Larry likes to use cut bait, live bait, and shrimp to catch the big-time bottomfish that inhabit these wrecks! If the bite is slow, he'll switch things up and head on out to deep water for some trolling. Once the trolling gear is rigged up, he'll set the throttle to cruise at about 7 knots, and wait for the reels to start twisting. Captain Larry's only preference for fishing technique is the one that's working the best, so you can expect to try a variety of methods until you find the one that's most successful. Captain Larry provides all the rods, reels, tackle, and bait you'll need for a successful day on the water. With years of experience and a love for helping others catch the fish of a lifetime, you're sure to have an unforgettable day out on the water. Don't forget to bring some sunscreen and some food and drinks for the day! Read More

Hop on board with Captain Jacob and prepare for an action-packed day of offshore fishing! On this 6-hour fishing trip you'll be aboard a comfortable 24' Robalo center console that can do some intense trolling or getting you to a bottom fishing spot in a hurry. On this 8-hour trip, Captain Jacob will take you off the coast of Pensacola where you'll be fishing for a huge selection of fish including Amberjack, Blue Marlin, Cobia, Gag Grouper, King Mackerel, Red Snapper, Scamp Grouper, and Yellowfin Tuna. Depending on the fish you can choose from a variety of techniques and this boat is equipped with light tackle, heavy tackle, bottom fishing, trolling, jigging, and kite fishing. Let Captain Jacob know what you want to fish and he'll get you set with the location and technique! Captain Jacob fishes aboard a 24' Robalo center console with a capacity for six people. Powered by twin Yamaha engines for a combined 300 HP, this vessel is safe and steady on its way offshore. This luxurious vessel is complete with GPS, Fishfinder, a Live Bait Well, a Multimedia System, Outriggers, an Ice Box to store your catches and an on board bathroom. Captain Jacob will even clean your fish for no extra cost! Captain Jacob will provide all rods, reels, and tackle. All you need is sunglasses, sunscreen, water, and weather-appropriate clothing. These family-friendly trips can host up to 6 people, so make sure you bring some good company! Read More

Head offshore with Captain Mike aboard his luxurious 28' Contender for an awesome day exploring the DEEEP water! While most offshore charters are restricted to staying within state water off the emerald coast (~9mi offshore), Captain Mike is Federally Permitted to run trips past state waters, meaning he can run 3/4 and Full day trips up 30 miles offshore! At these depths the fish increase in both size and variety! After you get settled in, and Captain Mike cranks up the engines, you will motor out anywhere from 10-30 miles offshore depending on the duration of your trip. IE: don't expect to run 30 miles offshore on a 6-hour trip. Once you're out there, Captain Mike will set you up for some trolling, deep-sea dropping, and fish catching! For these trips, you can expect to hook into the likes of Wahoo, King Mackerel, Snapper, Sharks, Jack Crevalle, Mahi Mahi, Bonita, Amberjack, Cobia, and Sailfish just to name a few, and there are plenty more species the Gulf can offer up! Captain Mike is even known to hook into a Tuna every once in a while trolling at these depths, but they are never a target for his trips. While onboard, you are welcome to get as involved as you would like with your adventure as well, whether you'd rather lounge until the reel starts screaming or if you want your hand on the rod the whole time, Captain Mike can make it happen! Beyond superior service, Captain Mike also provides the best rods, reels, tackle, bait, and fishing licenses you could possibly need for a successful day out on the water. Thus, all you need to bring are your favorite lunch, snack, and drink, your sun protection, maybe a towel, and your camera! Otherwise, Captain Mike will take care of the rest to make the most of your offshore adventure! Read More

Head offshore with Captain Mike aboard his luxurious 28' Contender for an awesome day exploring the DEEEP water! While most offshore charters are restricted to staying within state water off the emerald coast (~9mi offshore), Captain Mike is Federally Permitted to run trips past state waters, meaning he can run day trips up to 40 miles offshore! At these depths the fish increase in both size and variety! After you get settled in, and Captain Mike cranks up the engines, you will motor out anywhere from 10-40 miles offshore to do some trolling, deep-sea dropping, and fish catching! For these trips, you can expect to hook into the likes of Wahoo, King Mackerel, Snapper, Sharks, Jack Crevalle, Mahi Mahi, Bonita, Amberjack, Cobia, and Sailfish just to name a few, and there are plenty more species the Gulf can offer up! Captain Mike is even known to hook into a Tuna every once in a while trolling at these depths, but they are never a target for his trips. While onboard, you are welcome to get as involved as you would like with your adventure as well, whether you'd rather lounge until the reel starts screaming or if you want your hand on the rod the whole time, Captain Mike can make it happen! Beyond superior service, Captain Mike also provides the best rods, reels, tackle, bait, and fishing licenses you could possibly need for a successful day out on the water. Thus, all you need to bring are your favorite lunch, snack, and drink, your sun protection, maybe a towel, and your camera! Otherwise, Captain Mike will take care of the rest to make the most of your offshore adventure! Read More

Head offshore with Captain Steven aboard his walkaround 37' Buskin Sportfisher for an awesome day waxing the fish and enjoying good times with friends and family off the coast of Pensacola! You can bring a lot of friends and family along with you as well. Captain Steven's boat is rated for up 20 adventurers so feel free to bring the lot of em! After you get settled in, and Captain Steven cranks up the engines, you will motor out a couple of miles offshore to do some trolling, deep-sea dropping, and fish catching! For these trips, you can expect to hook into the likes of Wahoo, Spanish Mackerel, Snapper, Sharks, Jack Crevalle, Mahi Mahi, Bonita, and Grouper just to name a few, and there are plenty more species the Gulf can offer up! You are welcome to get as involved as you would like with your adventure as well, whether you'd rather lounge until the reel starts screaming or if you want your hand on the rod the whole time, Captain Steven can make it happen! Captain Steven will provide all the best rods, reels, tackle, bait, and fishing licenses you could possibly need for a successful day out on the water. Thus, all you need to bring are your favorite lunch, snack, and drink, your sun protection, maybe a towel, and your camera! Otherwise, Captain Steven will take care of the rest to make the most of your Pensacola saltwater adventure! Read More

Head out on the water with Captain Larry for an outstanding day whacking the fish around Pensacola. For these nearshore trips, Captain Larry likes to target a variety of wrecks by bottom fishing with drop shots or jigs. He'll use cut bait, live bait, and shrimp to entice the waters below. When the bite is slow he likes to mosey on out to the deep water for some trolling. After he's rigged up his trolling gear he'll set the throttle to cruise at about 7 knots waiting to hear the reels twisting. He loves that sound so much, he named his boat Twist'n'Reels. Twist'n'Reels comes loaded with all the rods, reels, tackle, and bait you could possibly need for a successful day out on the water. Along with a captain that just loves to be on the water helping others to catch their fish of a lifetime. Read More

Join Captain Rick for an unforgettable Tuna trip out of Pensacola, FL, on board his state-of-the-art 33' World Cat catamaran. With years of experience fishing the Gulf of Mexico, Captain Rick knows where the biggest and most plentiful Tuna are biting, and he'll take you right to 'em. Once aboard, you'll enjoy the comfort and stability of his World Cat fishing vessel, which will provide a smooth and stable ride as you head anywhere from 50-75 miles offshore to get to the bluewater. The vessel is equipped with top-of-the-line fishing gear, including Shimano and Penn reels, so you'll have everything you need to hook and reel in that trophy Tuna. During your trip, Captain Rick will provide expert guidance and share his vast knowledge of the Gulf of Mexico and its marine life, making this not just a fishing trip, but an educational experience as well. Beyond superior service and luxurious amenities, Captain Rick also provides the best rods, reels, tackle, and bait that you could possibly need for a successful day out on the water. Thus, all you need to bring are your favorite lunch, your sun protection, maybe a towel, and your camera! Otherwise, Captain Rick will take care of the rest to make the most of your Pensacola saltwater adventure! Read More

Come aboard with Bandit Fishing and get ready for some game fishing adventures in the Gulf of Mexico! Aim to catch Redfish, Sheepshead, Snapper or Cobia. Captain Alex will talk you through all the techniques you will be using on your trip. Choose from a morning or afternoon trip. Anglers of all ages and skill levels welcome on this fishing charter. Price includes 4 anglers, fishing licenses, and live bait when applicable. Bring your cooler with drinks and snacks! Book today! Read More

When Red Snapper are in season, you already know Captain Jake is going to be chasing them down. Captain Jake has a federal permit which allows him to get a head start on the season (season opens a week earlier for federally permitted vessels) and allows him to chase bigger specimens further offshore! These delicious fish tend to put up quite a fight by using a head-shaking tactic, making catching one of these beauties a real treat! These fish are commonly found around 6-8 pounds but can also grow to be about 20 pounds! Catching these fish requires dropping a line deep into a strong current and Captain Jake can help increase your chances of catching a pile of these amazing fish! Captain Jake provides all rods, reels, tackle, lures, jigs, and licenses. All you need to bring is food and drinks for the day, a hat, and sunscreen. He will clean and fillet your day’s catch at the end of the trip, so make sure you bring a cooler to take it home. Read More