Pensacola Beach Fishing Reports (December 2025)

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Fishing reports straight from our guides in Pensacola Beach

Robert Fulton
Shalimar, Florida
Reported: 1 year ago

Got availability this weekend if anyone is looking to go fishing 🎣 this weekend

Robert Fulton Shalimar, Florida Reported: 1 year ago

Got availability this weekend if anyone is looking to go fishing 🎣 this weekend

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Randall Sullens
Gulf Shores, Alabama
Reported: 1 year ago

red snapper on the offshore and Spanish mackerel on the inshore boat

Randall Sullens Gulf Shores, Alabama Reported: 1 year ago

red snapper on the offshore and Spanish mackerel on the inshore boat

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Randall Sullens
Gulf Shores, Alabama
Reported: 1 year ago

Yes sir red snapper on the offshore and Spanish mackerel on the inshore boat

Randall Sullens Gulf Shores, Alabama Reported: 1 year ago

Yes sir red snapper on the offshore and Spanish mackerel on the inshore boat

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Kenny Lewis
Pensacola, Florida
Reported: 1 year ago

Fall season for red snapper is in September. Sharks are biting good, Mackerel are showing up, Mahi should be good in the Middle of August and September

Kenny Lewis Pensacola, Florida Reported: 1 year ago

Fall season for red snapper is in September. Sharks are biting good, Mackerel are showing up, Mahi should be good in the Middle of August and September

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Mike Lundgren
Orange Beach, Alabama
Reported: 1 year ago

Its been good!

Mike Lundgren Orange Beach, Alabama Reported: 1 year ago

Its been good!

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Tom Myers
Gulf Shores, Alabama
Reported: 1 year ago

Spanish mackerel have made a large showing lately. Along with a few king mackerel. Red Snapper area target on the weekends when the weather allows me to get off the beach a little ways. Mangrove snapper are finally starting to show up in good numbers also.

Tom Myers Gulf Shores, Alabama Reported: 1 year ago

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Larry Shults
Pensacola, Florida
Reported: 1 year ago

Larry Shults Pensacola, Florida Reported: 1 year ago

Well snapper season has been busy. We are staying bowed up out there. We are still catching some nice amberjacks, King Mackeral, and snappers. With the full moon and tides, the bite during the day has been challenging. However, there are still lots of fish out there showing up on the fish finder. The challenge to enticing a bite exists. We recommend scaling down on your leader size and floating some live bait out there to entice a nice hookup. If snappers aren't your thing, the sharks have been aggressive and there is a huge potential to hook up on an 8-10 footer. Mahi have moved in, if you see fish busting the surface throw a top water, or gotcha plug at the boil, you'll be surprised to what may be swimming below! It's been a hot, hot summer, stay hydrated and keep plugging. Now that the lunar cycle is changing, we expect the bite to get even stronger. Tight lines and we hope to see ya out on the water.

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Alex Hare
Fort Walton Beach, Florida
Reported: 1 year ago

Fishing has been great. Been catching redfish and big numbers of Spanish mackeral in the bay. In the gulf, lots of snappers groupers amberajcks and sharks

Alex Hare Fort Walton Beach, Florida Reported: 1 year ago

Fishing has been great. Been catching redfish and big numbers of Spanish mackeral in the bay. In the gulf, lots of snappers groupers amberajcks and sharks

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★★★★★
Great time enjoyed it !
James R. | November 26, 2025

Trip: INSHORE/NEARSHORE FISHING
★★★★★
well worth the time, effort, money to do this trip exclusively with your family. 10/10 trip. I caught 20 fish and there were 7 other people. We kept some snapper, everything else were all thrown back in the ocean.
Joseph V. | November 24, 2025

Trip: Summertime Deepsea - 53’ G&S
★★★★★
Great Experience! We had a great time. Captain Kyle did a great job finding spots to catch in and provided a smooth ride. Our deckhand Tristan was outstanding! Friendly, helpful, efficient and an overall nice guy. He kept our rods ready with bait, patient when taking our pictures, he made this day extremely enjoyable.
Jamie J. | November 19, 2025

Trip: 4 Hr PM Fishing Trip
★★★★★
Cade was amazing and would highly recommend him. Caught lots of fish. Completely satisfied with the charter. Thank You Cade for a great fishing experience.
Darlene B. | November 15, 2025

Trip: 3 Hour Inshore/Offshore
★★★★★
We were quite disappointed in our experience. Cade is a nice young man, but asked us nothing about our fishing experience or expectations for the day. Our first fishing spot was about 300 yards from the launch ramp where we caught about 5 or 6 fish, with the biggest being about 8 inches. We then traveled about 35 minutes to the second location which was under a highway bridge.. We caught about 4 or 5 fish, with the biggest being about 10 inches. I understand that the guide cannot be responsible for the fish caught but it seemed like we were in locations that were targeting smaller fish. For the cost of the trip, we were expecting more of a "Gulf charter fishing experience." I would recommend not using this venue.
Randy M. | November 14, 2025

Trip: 3 Hour Inshore/Offshore
★★★★★
What a day! We had the best experience with Captain James and his crew mate today. I highly recommend booking this trip. I will definitely book again.
Kari S. | November 8, 2025

Trip: Pensacola Fishing Frenzy
★★★★★
Cliff and his mate Austin were incredible! Such great guys. We had a great day, caught lots of fish and enjoyed a great day on the water. Would definitely fish with them again!
Brent L. | November 2, 2025

Trip: Destin Deep Sea Adventure
★★★★★
WE had a great time!
Bryant T. | October 31, 2025

Trip: Inshore/Nearshore Special!
★★★★★
We absolutely loved Capt Robert and his fishing trip (and I had teen boys!)! We will be fishing with Capt Robert again on another trip!
Greg C. | October 17, 2025

Trip: Bay Side Inshore Trip
★★★★★
Josh was very knowledgeable and friendly. Got us on fish early. Did pretty decent considering that fishing has been slow. Well definitely use him again.
Steven D. | October 16, 2025

Trip: Inshore Family Fun 6 Hour