Pensacola Fishing Reports (May 2026)

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Fishing reports straight from our guides in Pensacola

Jerry Bazzel
Gulf Shores, Alabama
Reported: 9 months ago

Spanish mackerel continue to be red hot with the snapper bite in the morning being great as well also a few triple tail showing up here and there.

Jerry Bazzel Gulf Shores, Alabama Reported: 9 months ago

Spanish mackerel continue to be red hot with the snapper bite in the morning being great as well also a few triple tail showing up here and there.

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Mitch Lattof
Orange Beach, Alabama
Reported: 9 months ago

Fishing has been pretty good for big trout not a lot of fish but large ones - last 6 trips we have released 16 speckled trout between 20-28.5" . A few flounder here and there and the redfish have been hit and miss.

Mitch Lattof Orange Beach, Alabama Reported: 9 months ago

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Tim Birell
Summerdale, Alabama
Reported: 1 year ago

22 Spanish, 2 sheepshead and teaching a young man of 6 years how to fish. This is what it’s all about out. All ages are welcome!

Tim Birell Summerdale, Alabama Reported: 1 year ago

22 Spanish, 2 sheepshead and teaching a young man of 6 years how to fish. This is what it’s all about out. All ages are welcome!

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Tom Myers
Gulf Shores, Alabama
Reported: 1 year ago

Pompano, Sheepshead, and mackerel are biting fantastic!

Tom Myers Gulf Shores, Alabama Reported: 1 year ago

Pompano, Sheepshead, and mackerel are biting fantastic!

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Doug Pacitti
Pensacola, Florida
Reported: 1 year ago

The Vermillion snapper and Spanish mackerel have been on fire the last couple of days!

Doug Pacitti Pensacola, Florida Reported: 1 year ago

The Vermillion snapper and Spanish mackerel have been on fire the last couple of days!

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Craig Mick
Pensacola, Florida
Reported: 1 year ago

Sheepshead have still been biting and redfish are as well. Mix bag last trip out pompano black drum mangrove and sheepshead.

Craig Mick Pensacola, Florida Reported: 1 year ago

Sheepshead have still been biting and redfish are as well. Mix bag last trip out pompano black drum mangrove and sheepshead.

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Lance Powers
Pensacola, Florida
Reported: 1 year ago

The sheepshead bite has slowed down a little but the Spanish Mackerel and speckled trout has picked up along with some redfish and flounder mixed in!

Lance Powers Pensacola, Florida Reported: 1 year ago

The sheepshead bite has slowed down a little but the Spanish Mackerel and speckled trout has picked up along with some redfish and flounder mixed in!

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Jordan Smith
Mary Esther, Florida
Reported: 1 year ago

Catch n release amberjack!

Jordan Smith Mary Esther, Florida Reported: 1 year ago

Catch n release amberjack!

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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'