Pensacola Beach Fishing Reports (December 2025)

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Fishing reports straight from our guides in Pensacola Beach

Seth Linton
Choctaw Beach, Florida
Reported: 2 years ago

Trout , redfish , Spanish mackerel are biting in the bay Vermillion snappers , mangrove snappers , grouper , Kong mackerel , Blackfin tuna are being caught in the Gulf of Mexico Fishing is getting more productive as the waters warm up !!

Seth Linton Choctaw Beach, Florida Reported: 2 years ago

Trout , redfish , Spanish mackerel are biting in the bay
Vermillion snappers , mangrove snappers , grouper , Kong mackerel , Blackfin tuna are being caught in the Gulf of Mexico
Fishing is getting more productive as the waters warm up !!

Speckled Trout Fishing in Destin, Florida

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Randall Sullens
Gulf Shores, Alabama
Reported: 2 years ago

The inshore bite has been really good the past week

Randall Sullens Gulf Shores, Alabama Reported: 2 years ago

The inshore bite has been really good the past week

Sheepshead Fishing in Gulf Shores, Alabama

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Larry Shults
Pensacola, Florida
Reported: 2 years ago

Larry Shults Pensacola, Florida Reported: 2 years ago

The Spanish are back! The Sheepshead and bull redfish bite has been epic this past month. I'm noticing those sheepshead bites are starting to slow down a bit. However, the Spanish Mackeral bite is hotter than ever. We are slow trolling tree rigs just outside the pass and catching 3-4 mackerel at a time. A little bit farther out on the reefs we are catching some early season red snappers and triggerfish on almost every drop. Several good Cobia are starting to be caught, so we are hoping for a strong early season bite to be picking up here in April and May.

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Jonathan Ray
Destin, Florida
Reported: 2 years ago

Seas have been rough lately but we have managed to stay on the vermilion snapper and triggerfish! Caught a good King the other day too

Jonathan Ray Destin, Florida Reported: 2 years ago

Seas have been rough lately but we have managed to stay on the vermilion snapper and triggerfish! Caught a good King the other day too

False Albacore, Scup, Triggerfish, Vermillion Snapper Fishing in Destin, Florida

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Matthew Champion
Valparaiso, Florida
Reported: 2 years ago

Wahoo bite is on fire here in Destin!

Matthew Champion Valparaiso, Florida Reported: 2 years ago

Wahoo bite is on fire here in Destin!

Gag Grouper, Snowy Grouper, Vermillion Snapper, Wahoo Fishing in Destin, Florida

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Tim Birell
Summerdale, Alabama
Reported: 2 years ago

Another great trip this morning. Sheepshead won’t last much longer. Spanish and King Mackerel starting to move in.

Tim Birell Summerdale, Alabama Reported: 2 years ago

Another great trip this morning. Sheepshead won’t last much longer. Spanish and King Mackerel starting to move in.

Sheepshead, Spadefish Fishing in Gulf Shores, Alabama

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Tim Birell
Summerdale, Alabama
Reported: 2 years ago

Dad and two teenagers rocked it today

Tim Birell Summerdale, Alabama Reported: 2 years ago

Dad and two teenagers rocked it today

Sheepshead, Spanish Mackerel Fishing in Gulf Shores, Alabama

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Joe Nash
Orange Beach, Alabama
Reported: 2 years ago

The trolling for Spanish Mackerel has just started biting well, we have also been catching some sheepshead on the shallow wrecks. The Bottom fishing has been good for vermilion snapper,white snapper, some triggerfish and lane snapper. The sea conditions and weather has been less than favorable but will soon turn...

Joe Nash Orange Beach, Alabama Reported: 2 years ago

Sheepshead, Spanish Mackerel Fishing in Orange Beach, Alabama

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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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