Pensacola Beach Fishing Reports (December 2025)

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Fishing reports straight from our guides in Pensacola Beach

Bob Stroupe
Fort Walton Beach, Florida
Reported: 8 months ago

We caught some great fish red grouper, gag grouper, amber jack, red snapper, trigger and Mingo. Not all were in season so took pictures and released safely. Also could you add us to okaloosa island, fort Walton beach and destin area for search locations.

Bob Stroupe Fort Walton Beach, Florida Reported: 8 months ago

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Tim Birell
Summerdale, Alabama
Reported: 8 months ago

They can run, but they can't hide. I couldn't get in the gulf today due to wind conditions, but fishing in the bay was just as fun. Fishing is on fire. Book your trip today and make some memories.

Tim Birell Summerdale, Alabama Reported: 8 months ago

They can run, but they can't hide. I couldn't get in the gulf today due to wind conditions, but fishing in the bay was just as fun. Fishing is on fire. Book your trip today and make some memories.

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Tom Myers
Gulf Shores, Alabama
Reported: 8 months ago

Sheepshead, Pompano, Mangrove Snapper, and Speckled trout have been on fire late! Fishing trips are "catching trips" lately.

Tom Myers Gulf Shores, Alabama Reported: 8 months ago

Sheepshead, Pompano, Mangrove Snapper, and Speckled trout have been on fire late! Fishing trips are "catching trips" lately.

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Mike Dates
Destin, Florida
Reported: 8 months ago

The offshore bite has been good in between fronts with plenty of Vermillion snapper and a handful of triggerfish and Scamp Grouper! We have also had a few catch and release trips, and the targeted species has been bigger fish like Amberjack pictured here. Your choice, exquisite table fare or...

Mike Dates Destin, Florida Reported: 8 months ago

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Stephen Crews
Foley, Alabama
Reported: 8 months ago

Stephen Crews Foley, Alabama Reported: 8 months ago

5 Hour trips in early spring are a bit different. The trolling bite is slow if there is one at all. Typically we just run out and bottom fish the whole time. Today we kept a bunch of vermilion snapper and had 1 trigger fish. We released a ton of red snapper and small trigger fish. Surprisingly with the moon at almost a full moon phase, and a clear night, the bite was pretty good with action the whole time.

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Randall Sullens
Gulf Shores, Alabama
Reported: 8 months ago

I've been tuna fishing when the weather is good.

Randall Sullens Gulf Shores, Alabama Reported: 8 months ago

I've been tuna fishing when the weather is good.

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Shawn Slattery
Bon Secour, Alabama
Reported: 8 months ago

Redfish are chewing and big female trout are starting to move around. Next month trout will be in spawning. Water is warming up finally

Shawn Slattery Bon Secour, Alabama Reported: 8 months ago

Redfish are chewing and big female trout are starting to move around. Next month trout will be in spawning. Water is warming up finally

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Tom Myers
Gulf Shores, Alabama
Reported: 9 months ago

The sheepshead are finally starting to show up. Another week or two and the masses will be right here in town.

Tom Myers Gulf Shores, Alabama Reported: 9 months ago

The sheepshead are finally starting to show up. Another week or two and the masses will be right here in town.

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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