Pensacola Fishing Reports (December 2025)

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Fishing reports straight from our guides in Pensacola

Randall Sullens
Gulf Shores, Alabama
Reported: 2 years ago

Trip from this morning. The kids had a blast!

Randall Sullens Gulf Shores, Alabama Reported: 2 years ago

Trip from this morning. The kids had a blast!

Lane Snapper, Tilefish, Vermillion Snapper Fishing in Gulf Shores, Alabama

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Mitch Lattof
Orange Beach, Alabama
Reported: 2 years ago

If you need a fishing report : the speckled trout bite has been pretty good; seeing some larger model ones in the 4-5# range , redfish have been mixed in as well with larger ones in the 15-20# range , a few flounder here and there as well as Pompano

Mitch Lattof Orange Beach, Alabama Reported: 2 years ago

Redfish Fishing in Orange Beach, Alabama

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Seth Wilson with RipTide Charters
Spanish Fort, Alabama
Reported: 2 years ago

6hr today had a good day!

Seth Wilson with RipTide Charters Spanish Fort, Alabama Reported: 2 years ago

6hr today had a good day!

Amberjack Fishing in Orange Beach, Alabama

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Tom Myers
Gulf Shores, Alabama
Reported: 2 years ago

Mackerel's have shown up thick around here. A little Pompano action too.

Tom Myers Gulf Shores, Alabama Reported: 2 years ago

Mackerel's have shown up thick around here. A little Pompano action too.

Bluefish, Florida Pompano, Spanish Mackerel Fishing in Orange Beach, Alabama

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Randall Sullens
Gulf Shores, Alabama
Reported: 2 years ago

Grouper fishing has been really good this past week

Randall Sullens Gulf Shores, Alabama Reported: 2 years ago

Grouper fishing has been really good this past week

Snowy Grouper Fishing in Gulf Shores, Alabama

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Paul Rose
Orange Beach, Alabama
Reported: 2 years ago

1st wahoo of the season today

Paul Rose Orange Beach, Alabama Reported: 2 years ago

1st wahoo of the season today

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

Trip: INSHORE/NEARSHORE FISHING
★★★★★
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
★★★★★
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
★★★★★
Despite not catching anything big enough to keep, Jason made efforts to change locations and lures to give us the best chances. He expertly navigated pop-up storms and kept spirits high with a curated playlist. Even though we lost the "big one" as it snapped an 80-lb test line while darting under the boat, we had a great time and would fish with him again. The inclusion of a toilet on the boat, though small, was invaluable for our party of 4.
Peter S. | October 16, 2025

Trip: Inshore Fishing
★★★★★
5 out of 5 stars. My granddaughter loved Jeff. He tried his best to get the big redfish to the boat with her, just spit the hook out at the last second.
Melvin H. | October 15, 2025

Trip: 2hr Family Fun Fishing Trip

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