Pensacola Fishing Reports (May 2026)

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Fishing reports straight from our guides in Pensacola

Matthew Miller
Pensacola Beach, Florida
Reported: 4 months ago

Matthew Miller Pensacola Beach, Florida Reported: 4 months ago

Bottom fishing has been hot for Nov & Dec .
We have a good consistent black fin run every fall to spring or so here in the panhandle. For the last 5 or 6 years, anyway.
This year, some 100-150# yellowfins came in with the blackfins, 2 were landed on Pensacola pier. About 10 or so were hooked on the pier, fought for 3 to 5 hours on spinning gear, and lost at the pier.

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Jason Yates
Shalimar, Florida
Reported: 4 months ago

Everything's been great! =

Jason Yates Shalimar, Florida Reported: 4 months ago

Everything's been great! =

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Brooks Moore
Orange Beach, Alabama
Reported: 5 months ago

Working on the Reef barge, about to drop some spots.

Brooks Moore Orange Beach, Alabama Reported: 5 months ago

Working on the Reef barge, about to drop some spots.

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Tom Cruise
Navarre, Florida
Reported: 5 months ago

We've been catching sandbar sharks in the 5-6ft range 80-120lbs

Tom Cruise Navarre, Florida Reported: 5 months ago

We've been catching sandbar sharks in the 5-6ft range 80-120lbs

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Shawn Slattery
Bon Secour, Alabama
Reported: 5 months ago

Redfish bite has been really good with white trout

Shawn Slattery Bon Secour, Alabama Reported: 5 months ago

Redfish bite has been really good with white trout

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Zach Wilkerson
Orange Beach, Alabama
Reported: 5 months ago

Running sheepshead and drum trips

Zach Wilkerson Orange Beach, Alabama Reported: 5 months ago

Running sheepshead and drum trips

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Kyle Lowe
Fort Walton Beach, Florida
Reported: 7 months ago

Gag grouper and red snapper seasons were amazing! We look forward to focusing on amberjack, red grouper, triggerfish, almaco jacks, and vermillion. Also hope to see the blackfin tuna showing up in the next couple weeks!

Kyle Lowe Fort Walton Beach, Florida Reported: 7 months ago

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Craig Mick
Pensacola, Florida
Reported: 9 months ago

We had a good run on back snapper along with the red snapper. Out of Pensacola pass lots of large vermillion snapper. Good catches of Amber jacks for a fun fight and release.

Craig Mick Pensacola, Florida Reported: 9 months ago

We had a good run on back snapper along with the red snapper. Out of Pensacola pass lots of large vermillion snapper. Good catches of Amber jacks for a fun fight and release.

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★★★★★
One of the best trips I have ever had. It was a great experience for my Son and Son in law for his first time. Very impressed with the professionalism and knowledge of the Captain and crew We will definitely be coming back and I highly recommend CPT Tom and his crew.
Jon M. | May 6, 2026

Trip: 6 Hour AM Bottom Fishing
★★★★★
Captain TY and Captain Chilli were really amazing. Just a really good time and they are great people to be around. Our group ended up catching 62 fish thanks to Captain Ty and Captain Chilli. If you’re looking for a great charter I would highly recommend these guys.
Matthew H. | May 4, 2026

Trip: 4 Hour AM Trip
★★★★★
It doesn’t get any better than this trip with Colin! He put us on the fish! Check out the photos!
Virginia M. | April 29, 2026

Trip: 2-8 Hours Inshore Trip
★★★★★
He’s a very good guide he put on on fish it was slow but but we all had fun he answered all the questions we had made us laugh all around a good experience and we are coming back again for another trip in the future
Anthony D. | April 21, 2026

Trip: Half Day Gulf Classics
★★★★★
My wife and I went out with Captain Bobby for a four-hour inshore fishing trip yesterday. We caught 5 or 7 keepers (Spanish Mackerel, a Pompano and a Blue Runner). However, the best part of our outing with Captain Bobby was being out on the water with a courteous, attentive and pleasantly conversational guide. My wife and I recommend Captain Bobby to anyone that interested in the "whole adventure" to choose Captain Bobby for their fishing outing.
Ricky B. | April 18, 2026

Trip: Inshore / Near Shore Fishing
★★★★★
Outstanding trip with Captain Patrick today!!! I will definitely be rebooking with him on my next trip down.
Randy S. | April 17, 2026

Trip: Red Snapper Whacker
★★★★★
Cade was an amazing guide, he made sure all of our group caught something and had a great time! Highly recommend using Cade for any trip!!
Tanner H. | April 17, 2026

Trip: 3 Hour Inshore/Offshore
★★★★★
Great crew, very professional!! Fun times during our off shore fishing trip. Looking forward for our next trip
Alvaro R. | April 15, 2026

Trip: Gulf Coast Nearshore Adventure
★★★★★
Excellent experience! Capt Tom and Fisher were great! Very knowledgeable, helpful and patient. The family had a great time.
Brett W. | April 15, 2026

Trip: 5 Hour AM Bottom Fishing/trolling
★★★★★
We didnt just have a fishing trip with Brooks. We had a fishing experience. One we will remember for a very long time. Tater was top notch as well. We have found our Captain for the Orange Beach/Gulf Shores area.
Penny M. | April 13, 2026

Trip: Spring Break Special Rate 31'