Pensacola Beach Fishing Reports (December 2025)

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Fishing reports straight from our guides in Pensacola Beach

Matthew Champion
Valparaiso, Florida
Reported: 2 years ago

Fishing been awesome mahi, wahoo, & tuna. The bite is on fire right now!

Matthew Champion Valparaiso, Florida Reported: 2 years ago

Fishing been awesome mahi, wahoo, & tuna. The bite is on fire right now!

Yellowfin Tuna Fishing in Destin, Florida

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Joey Sauvageau
Destin, Florida
Reported: 2 years ago

Joey Sauvageau Destin, Florida Reported: 2 years ago

Inshore fishing report- schools of Spanish mackerel can still be found on the incoming tide near the Destin pass and along the beaches, along with a few pompano and whiting in the surf.
Red Fish are being caught near the Destin bridge on the outgoing tide along with the Destin Jetty’s.
The speckled sea trout bite has been slim to none, but the Best Bite has been early morning on grass beds using live bait.
Near shore, fishing report-
Rocks and reefs are holding lots of amber jacks, red snappers triggerfish in a variety of other reef species. King Mackerel are starting to show up along with Bonitas.

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Jason Mikel
Destin, Florida
Reported: 2 years ago

Triggerfish and Vermilion Snapper fishing is incredible right now

Jason Mikel Destin, Florida Reported: 2 years ago

Triggerfish and Vermilion Snapper fishing is incredible right now

Triggerfish, Vermillion Snapper Fishing in Destin, Florida

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Jake Durant with Gulf Bay Charters
Pensacola, Florida
Reported: 2 years ago

Waiting on snapper season in June but a lot of quality fish inshore and offshore right now when the weather cooperates

Jake Durant with Gulf Bay Charters Pensacola, Florida Reported: 2 years ago

Waiting on snapper season in June but a lot of quality fish inshore and offshore right now when the weather cooperates

Scup, Vermillion Snapper Fishing in Pensacola, Florida

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Jake Durant with Gulf Bay Charters
Pensacola, Florida
Reported: 2 years ago

Waiting on snapper season in June, but a lot of quality fish inshore and offshore right now when the weather cooperates.

Jake Durant with Gulf Bay Charters Pensacola, Florida Reported: 2 years ago

Waiting on snapper season in June, but a lot of quality fish inshore and offshore right now when the weather cooperates.

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Jacob Miller
Pensacola, Florida
Reported: 2 years ago

Plenty of American red snapper ready for the season. Vermillion snapper and mackerel biting as well

Jacob Miller Pensacola, Florida Reported: 2 years ago

Plenty of American red snapper ready for the season. Vermillion snapper and mackerel biting as well

Red Snapper Fishing in Pensacola, Florida

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Cliff Atwell
Destin, Florida
Reported: 2 years ago

Recent 6 hour trips. The Gags were released unharmed. We still have a really good vermillion snapper bite. Still some triggers around lots of red snapper catch and released. Spanish mackerel are biting early in the mornings.

Cliff Atwell Destin, Florida Reported: 2 years ago

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Cliff Atwell
Destin, Florida
Reported: 2 years ago

Cliff Atwell Destin, Florida Reported: 2 years ago

Blacktip Shark Fishing in Destin, Florida

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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

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