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Tom M.
Gulf Shores, Alabama
Reported 4 months ago
Sheepshead, Pompano and Speckled trout have been biting great lately. Springtime fishing is great so far.
Tom Myers
Tom M. Gulf Shores, Alabama Reported 4 months ago
Sheepshead, Pompano and Speckled trout have been biting great lately. Springtime fishing is great so far.
Fishing in Orange Beach, Alabama
Fishing in Orange Beach, Alabama
Fishing in Orange Beach, Alabama
Fishing in Orange Beach, Alabama
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James Callahan
James C.
Pensacola, Florida
Reported 4 months ago
Pensacola — Fishing Report for March
Overview
- Fish activity: HIGH (local forecasts/solunar sites)
- Top targets: Large female spotted/seatrout on the shallow flats and sight-fishable redfish along the beaches.
Offshore - good opportunities for open-water species (wahoo, swordfish) during this late‑March transition.
Where and how to fish
- Shallow flats (inshore: Focus on large female trout in shallow flats. Typical approaches: live shrimp or small baitfish presentations and soft plastics around grass edges and shallow potholes; sight‑casting on calm days is productive.
- Beaches and nearshore flats: Sight fish for redfish along sandbars and back of the beach troughs...
James Callahan
James C. Pensacola, Florida Reported 4 months ago
Pensacola — Fishing Report for March
Overview
- Fish activity: HIGH (local forecasts/solunar sites)
- Top targets: Large female spotted/seatrout on the shallow flats and sight-fishable redfish along the beaches.
Offshore - good opportunities for open-water species (wahoo, swordfish) during this late‑March transition.
Where and how to fish
- Shallow flats (inshore: Focus on large female trout in shallow flats. Typical approaches: live shrimp or small baitfish presentations and soft plastics around grass edges and shallow potholes; sight‑casting on calm days is productive.
- Beaches and nearshore flats: Sight fish for redfish along sandbars and back of the beach troughs
— sight casting with shrimp, topwater plugs, or jerkbaits when you can see wakes or tailing fish.
- Offshore/open water: Late‑March offshore bite is developing — opportunities for wahoo and swordfish. Expect trolling or deep‑water techniques for open‑water pelagics.
Tips
- Fish tides and solunar peaks for best action; check exact tide times for your launch spot.
- Calm, clear conditions favor sight‑fishing for reds and trout — approach quietly and watch for tails/wakes.
Fishing in Pensacola, Florida
Fishing in Pensacola, Florida
Fishing in Pensacola, Florida
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Jake Durant
Jake D.
Pensacola, Florida
Reported 4 months ago
Both inshore and offshore bites are finally looking like spring!
Jake Durant
Jake D. Pensacola, Florida Reported 4 months ago
Both inshore and offshore bites are finally looking like spring!
Fishing in Pensacola, Florida
Fishing in Pensacola, Florida
Fishing in Pensacola, Florida
Fishing in Pensacola, Florida
Fishing in Pensacola, Florida
Fishing in Pensacola, Florida
Fishing in Pensacola, Florida
Fishing in Pensacola, Florida
Fishing in Pensacola, Florida
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Zach Wilkerson
Zach W.
Orange Beach, Alabama
Reported 4 months ago
Water should start warming back up after this cold front.
Zach Wilkerson
Zach W. Orange Beach, Alabama Reported 4 months ago
Water should start warming back up after this cold front.
Fishing in Elberta, Alabama
Fishing in Elberta, Alabama
Fishing in Elberta, Alabama
Fishing in Elberta, Alabama
Fishing in Elberta, Alabama
Fishing in Elberta, Alabama
Fishing in Elberta, Alabama
Fishing in Elberta, Alabama
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Colin Obrien
Colin O.
Pensacola, Florida
Reported 4 months ago
Redfish, black drum, and speckled trout have been biting like crazy in the second half of the incoming tide. Shrimp under popping corks or natural colored soft plastics have been getting the job done. This was from Wednesday, lost count of how many fish we caught before we were an hour into it!
Colin Obrien
Colin O. Pensacola, Florida Reported 4 months ago
Redfish, black drum, and speckled trout have been biting like crazy in the second half of the incoming tide. Shrimp under popping corks or natural colored soft plastics have been getting the job done. This was from Wednesday, lost count of how many fish we caught before we were an hour into it!
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Tim Birell
Tim B.
Summerdale, Alabama
Reported 4 months ago
Bent rods and reels are zinging book your trip today
Tim Birell
Tim B. Summerdale, Alabama Reported 4 months ago
Bent rods and reels are zinging book your trip today
Fishing in Gulf Shores, Alabama
Fishing in Gulf Shores, Alabama
Fishing in Gulf Shores, Alabama
Fishing in Gulf Shores, Alabama
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Chris Ward
Chris W.
Orange Beach, Alabama
Reported 4 months ago
Spring is coming and the big uglies are getting hungry! Still seeing good sheepshead bites and red and black drum getting more active.
Chris Ward
Chris W. Orange Beach, Alabama Reported 4 months ago
Spring is coming and the big uglies are getting hungry! Still seeing good sheepshead bites and red and black drum getting more active.
Fishing in Orange Beach, Alabama
Fishing in Orange Beach, Alabama
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Joe Nash
Joe N.
Orange Beach, Alabama
Reported 4 months ago
Triggerfish and some vermilion biting offshore bottom fishing.
Inshore we caught some Redfish and Sheepshead
Joe Nash
Joe N. Orange Beach, Alabama Reported 4 months ago
Triggerfish and some vermilion biting offshore bottom fishing.
Inshore we caught some Redfish and Sheepshead
Fishing in Orange Beach, Alabama
Fishing in Orange Beach, Alabama
Fishing in Orange Beach, Alabama
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Patrick Gallagher
Patrick G.
Foley, Alabama
Reported 4 months ago
Sheeps, sheeps and more sheeps with some big drum mixed in!
Patrick Gallagher
Patrick G. Foley, Alabama Reported 4 months ago
Sheeps, sheeps and more sheeps with some big drum mixed in!
Fishing in Gulf Shores, Alabama
Fishing in Gulf Shores, Alabama
Fishing in Gulf Shores, Alabama
Fishing in Gulf Shores, Alabama
Fishing in Gulf Shores, Alabama
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Tim Birell
Tim B.
Summerdale, Alabama
Reported 4 months ago
Bending rods and making memories, the Sheepshead bite is hot. Book your trip now and get in on the action.
Tim Birell
Tim B. Summerdale, Alabama Reported 4 months ago
Bending rods and making memories, the Sheepshead bite is hot. Book your trip now and get in on the action.
Fishing in Gulf Shores, Alabama
Fishing in Gulf Shores, Alabama
Fishing in Gulf Shores, Alabama
Fishing in Gulf Shores, Alabama
Fishing in Gulf Shores, Alabama
Fishing in Gulf Shores, Alabama
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