Pensacola Beach Fishing Reports (December 2025)

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Fishing reports straight from our guides in Pensacola Beach

Joseph Smith
Orange Beach, Alabama
Reported: 1 year ago

Fall small mouth bass and walleye are in full swing, bite is only going to get better as temperatures come down September and October are perfect months to target these two species, shortly after our trout and salmon will be in

Joseph Smith Orange Beach, Alabama Reported: 1 year ago

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Robbie Broestler
Niceville, Florida
Reported: 1 year ago

Red snapper open on Fri, Saturday, and Sunday until November 30 th. The mahi should come back to my fads soon, provided we don't get any big storms for a bit out in the Gulf. Plenty of action with the light tackle bottom fishing. Red fish, mangrove snapper and Spanish...

Robbie Broestler Niceville, Florida Reported: 1 year ago

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

Bottom fishing continues to be good. Snappers, triggers, groupers, and amberjack. Some kings and Spanish around on the troll. Plenty of sharks as well

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

Bottom fishing continues to be good. Snappers, triggers, groupers, and amberjack. Some kings and Spanish around on the troll. Plenty of sharks as well

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Craig Mullens
Pensacola Beach, Florida
Reported: 1 year ago

Redsnapper are open on the weekends

Craig Mullens Pensacola Beach, Florida Reported: 1 year ago

Redsnapper are open on the weekends

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Bradley Ables
Orange Beach, Alabama
Reported: 1 year ago

The stormy weather has had us inshore in calmer water the past few days pre hurricane. But the fall bite has been on fire and is only gonna get better. The nearshore bite is producing some giant bull reds! We got some good weather coming up this weekend, so now...

Bradley Ables Orange Beach, Alabama Reported: 1 year ago

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Ronald Doyle
Elberta, Alabama
Reported: 1 year ago

Ronald Doyle Elberta, Alabama Reported: 1 year ago

The fall redfish bite is starting to heat up. The bite will only get better throughout the coming weeks. Also starting to see some flounder which are a very welcomed sight! Flounder have been hard to come by for the last several years and are finally making an appearance again. If cooler temps and bigger fish is your thing, now is your time. Don't miss out and some of the best fishing the Alabama gulf coast has to offer

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Shawn Slattery
Bon Secour, Alabama
Reported: 1 year ago

Water temperature is falling days are getting shorter and fishing is good!

Shawn Slattery Bon Secour, Alabama Reported: 1 year ago

Water temperature is falling days are getting shorter and fishing is good!

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Bryars Bishop
Fairhope, Alabama
Reported: 1 year ago

We are transitioning from red snapper season to Amberjack, triggerfish and grouper fishing, fishing has been really good for us all summer. We are looking forward to the next few months with our favorite time of the year coming up, Fall fishing!

Bryars Bishop Fairhope, Alabama Reported: 1 year ago

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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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