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Richard Montgomery
Richard M.
Pensacola, Florida
Reported 1 week ago
Our water temperature is starting to come down, and the fish has started arriving. Big Spanish mackerel hit the grass flats late September through October. Also, Pompano join the party in the Bay as well. Speckled trout have begun packing on the pounds by eating pinfish almost as big as them. Well, Spanish mackerel, fishing I had this pinfish eat my Spanish Fly and the speckled trout eat my pinfish. Clients are doubling up mackerel and 3 to 4 pound ladyfish. If that doesn’t suit your fancy, sight fishing for redfish has also picked up.
Richard Montgomery
Richard M. Pensacola, Florida Reported 1 week ago
Our water temperature is starting to come down, and the fish has started arriving. Big Spanish mackerel hit the grass flats late September through October. Also, Pompano join the party in the Bay as well. Speckled trout have begun packing on the pounds by eating pinfish almost as big as them. Well, Spanish mackerel, fishing I had this pinfish eat my Spanish Fly and the speckled trout eat my pinfish. Clients are doubling up mackerel and 3 to 4 pound ladyfish. If that doesn’t suit your fancy, sight fishing for redfish has also picked up.
Fishing in Gulf Breeze, Florida
Fishing in Gulf Breeze, Florida
Fishing in Gulf Breeze, Florida
Fishing in Gulf Breeze, Florida
Fishing in Gulf Breeze, Florida
Fishing in Gulf Breeze, Florida
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Parker Heagerty
Parker H.
Fort Walton Beach, Florida
Reported 1 week ago
Fishing report this past week: The bite has been heating up as we start the Destin fishing rodeo this October. We hope to catch some winners this year!
Parker Heagerty
Parker H. Fort Walton Beach, Florida Reported 1 week ago
Fishing report this past week: The bite has been heating up as we start the Destin fishing rodeo this October. We hope to catch some winners this year!
Fishing in Fort Walton Beach, Florida
Fishing in Fort Walton Beach, Florida
Fishing in Fort Walton Beach, Florida
Fishing in Fort Walton Beach, Florida
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Chase Osborne
Chase O.
Gulf Shores, Alabama
Reported 1 week ago
Fishing has been great. Caught all our limits.
Chase Osborne
Chase O. Gulf Shores, Alabama Reported 1 week ago
Fishing has been great. Caught all our limits.
Fishing in Gulf Shores, Alabama
Fishing in Gulf Shores, Alabama
Fishing in Gulf Shores, Alabama
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Shawn Slattery
Shawn S.
Bon Secour, Alabama
Reported 2 weeks ago
Fall starting water drop to 82 this morning will be full time redfish soon
Shawn Slattery
Shawn S. Bon Secour, Alabama Reported 2 weeks ago
Fall starting water drop to 82 this morning will be full time redfish soon
Fishing in Bon Secour, Alabama
Fishing in Bon Secour, Alabama
Fishing in Bon Secour, Alabama
Fishing in Bon Secour, Alabama
Fishing in Bon Secour, Alabama
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Clay Hinton
Clay H.
Pensacola, Florida
Reported 2 weeks ago
Redfish have been hot inshore and the offshore bite hasn't slowed down a bit
Clay Hinton
Clay H. Pensacola, Florida Reported 2 weeks ago
Redfish have been hot inshore and the offshore bite hasn't slowed down a bit
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Fishing in Pensacola, Florida
Fishing in Pensacola, Florida
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Ken Carpenter
Ken C.
Fort Walton Beach, Florida
Reported 2 weeks ago
Fishing is heating up redfish and trout in the Bayou, King mackerel, Spanish mackerel, and some red snappers in the Gulf, along with some mangrove and Vermillion snappers. A few red groupers and a few gag groupers as well.
Ken Carpenter
Ken C. Fort Walton Beach, Florida Reported 2 weeks ago
Fishing is heating up redfish and trout in the Bayou, King mackerel, Spanish mackerel, and some red snappers in the Gulf, along with some mangrove and Vermillion snappers. A few red groupers and a few gag groupers as well.
Fishing in Fort Walton Beach, Florida
Fishing in Fort Walton Beach, Florida
Fishing in Fort Walton Beach, Florida
Fishing in Fort Walton Beach, Florida
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Randall Sullens
Randall S.
Gulf Shores, Alabama
Reported 2 weeks ago
We had some decent snapper trips
Randall Sullens
Randall S. Gulf Shores, Alabama Reported 2 weeks ago
We had some decent snapper trips
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Tom M.
Gulf Shores, Alabama
Reported 3 weeks ago
Red Snapper, trout and Spanish mackerel have been in the area in big numbers lately. A few Mangrove snapper have around too. Fishing is really good right now.
Tom Myers
Tom M. Gulf Shores, Alabama Reported 3 weeks ago
Red Snapper, trout and Spanish mackerel have been in the area in big numbers lately. A few Mangrove snapper have around too. Fishing is really good right now.
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David Plants
David P.
Pensacola, Florida
Reported 3 weeks ago
The last 2 days trips
David Plants
David P. Pensacola, Florida Reported 3 weeks ago
The last 2 days trips
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Fishing in Gulf Breeze, Florida
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Jake Durant
Jake D.
Pensacola, Florida
Reported 3 weeks ago
Both inshore and offshore have been on fire
Jake Durant
Jake D. Pensacola, Florida Reported 3 weeks ago
Both inshore and offshore have been on fire
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Fishing in Pensacola, Florida
Fishing in Pensacola, Florida
Fishing in Pensacola, Florida
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Recent Pensacola Reviews

  • ★★★★★
    Great experience with Captain Chris fishing for snapper and red fishin Orange Beach, would book again with him.

    Sal L. | October 6, 2026

    Trip: Orange Beach Inshore Fishing

  • ★★★★★
    Great trip and Reid did an incredible job of getting us on the fish. Will definitely book with his again if we're ever back in the area.

    Sheila D. | October 5, 2026

    Trip: 3-4 Hour Trip – Inshore/Nearshore

  • ★★★★★
    Excellent guide service. We started on time and Chris put us on the fish!

    Victor R. | September 29, 2026

    Trip: Offshore / State Water Fishing

  • ★★★★★
    We had a great time, with Captain Tom..Super Cool, guy and caught fish..The young boy that was the deck hand ..Worked his tail off..Overall we had a blast

    Darren P. | September 24, 2026

    Trip: 6 Hour AM Bottom Fishing

  • ★★★★★
    We took our first family fishing trip (3 hour inshore) today with Captain Reid and had the best time! We boarded his awesome boat in Fort Morgan and caught a variety of fish. Captain Reid was very knowledgeable, friendly and made sure we had a great experience. It was a very relaxing, laid back trip. Well worth the money. We look forward to another fishing trip soon. Thanks Captain Reid!

    Jennifer A. | September 24, 2026

    Trip: 3-4 Hour Trip – Inshore/Nearshore

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    Had a great time with Captain Jeff, we only had two hours to fish on our last day here and he made it worth every second, we will definitely be back.

    Josh O. | September 22, 2026

    Trip: 2hr Family Fun Fishing Trip

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    Melanie G. | September 22, 2026

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    Pat was fantastic! So fun, friendly, kind and joined in on the laughs. Captain Pat deserves WAY more than 5 stars! We had such an incredible time on our boat excursion with him in Orange Beach. From the second we got on the boat, he made us feel like we were hanging out with an old friend rather than just another group of passengers Captain Pat was so fun, kind and truly enjoys what he does. He kept us entertained, showed us some beautiful spots, and made the whole experience so much fun. We laughed A LOT, saw some amazing scenery, and made memories we’ll be talking about for a long time Honestly, the only complaint we have is that the excursion had to end! We could have stayed out on the water all day If you’re visiting Orange Beach and debating whether to book a boat excursion, **BOOK IT — and ask for Captain Pat! You won’t regret it. We would 100% do this again Thanks for an awesome day, Captain Pat. You’re officially stuck with us as repeat customers!

    Erin M. | September 21, 2026

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    Had a great time. We were new to bow fishing and captain and crew helped us land a few good meals to take home. Good times.

    Harold H. | September 19, 2026

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    James was a great Captain and we really enjoyed our time with him! We were hoping to be able to have more fish to take home with us but I know that some days are better than others when fishing. It was an overall really good experience!

    Kergan C. | September 16, 2026

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