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Jacob Miller

Jacob Miller
Pensacola, Florida
Reported: 2 years ago

Plenty of American red snapper ready for the season. Vermillion snapper and mackerel biting as well
Jacob Miller
Jacob Miller Pensacola, Florida Reported: 2 years ago
Plenty of American red snapper ready for the season. Vermillion snapper and mackerel biting as well
Red Snapper Fishing in Pensacola, Florida
Red Snapper Fishing in Pensacola, Florida
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Cory Holland
Fort Walton Beach, Florida
Reported: 2 years ago

Spanish mackerel are biting pretty good and close.
Cory Holland
Cory Holland Fort Walton Beach, Florida Reported: 2 years ago
Spanish mackerel are biting pretty good and close.
Spanish Mackerel Fishing in Fort Walton Beach, Florida
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Bryars Bishop

Bryars Bishop
Fairhope, Alabama
Reported: 2 years ago

April has been a good month, lots of good fish being caught right now. We have been catching some nice triggerfish and some big snapper. Looking forward to the next few months. Book your trip and let's catch 'em and make some great memories!
Bryars Bishop
Bryars Bishop Fairhope, Alabama Reported: 2 years ago
April has been a good month, lots of good fish being caught right now. We have been catching some nice triggerfish and some big snapper. Looking forward to the next few months. Book your trip and let's catch 'em and make some great memories!
Triggerfish, Vermillion Snapper Fishing in Orange Beach, Alabama
Triggerfish, Vermillion Snapper Fishing in Orange Beach, Alabama
Triggerfish, Vermillion Snapper Fishing in Orange Beach, Alabama
Triggerfish, Vermillion Snapper Fishing in Orange Beach, Alabama
Triggerfish, Vermillion Snapper Fishing in Orange Beach, Alabama
Triggerfish, Vermillion Snapper Fishing in Orange Beach, Alabama
Triggerfish, Vermillion Snapper Fishing in Orange Beach, Alabama
Triggerfish, Vermillion Snapper Fishing in Orange Beach, Alabama
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Bobby Cagle

Bobby Cagle
Orange Beach, Alabama
Reported: 2 years ago

The Trout and Pompano bite is hot! Clear clean water from the incoming tides bring the pomp's in hot around the passes, jetties and the beaches. The trout have been inshore on structure and really biting good when the water is moving. If the tide is coming in strong early...
Bobby Cagle
Bobby Cagle Orange Beach, Alabama Reported: 2 years ago
The Trout and Pompano bite is hot! Clear clean water from the incoming tides bring the pomp's in hot around the passes, jetties and the beaches. The trout have been inshore on structure and really biting good when the water is moving. If the tide is coming in strong early in the mornings this is the best time to catch the bigger ones around structure. Tight lines and bent rods y'all!
Florida Pompano, Speckled Trout Fishing in Orange Beach, Alabama
Florida Pompano, Speckled Trout Fishing in Orange Beach, Alabama
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Jake Durant

Jake Durant with Gulf Bay Charters
Pensacola, Florida
Reported: 2 years ago

The fishing has been good offshore and will just get better as the weather warms up. Vermillion snapper and Trigger fish have been the dinner table targets but you catch plenty of different fish. Weather has been a big factor but it's getting better all the time.
Jake Durant
Jake Durant with Gulf Bay Charters Pensacola, Florida Reported: 2 years ago
The fishing has been good offshore and will just get better as the weather warms up. Vermillion snapper and Trigger fish have been the dinner table targets but you catch plenty of different fish. Weather has been a big factor but it's getting better all the time.
Triggerfish Fishing in Pensacola, Florida
Triggerfish Fishing in Pensacola, Florida
Triggerfish Fishing in Pensacola, Florida
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Tommy Richardson

Tommy Richardson
Orange Beach, Alabama
Reported: 2 years ago

Fishing has been great this spring in orange beach. Limits of vermillion snapper along with lots of catch and release red snapper. Some monster Amber Jacks to photo and release have also been caught around the reefs of orange beach! Let's not forgot and the true beast of the ocean,...
Tommy Richardson
Tommy Richardson Orange Beach, Alabama Reported: 2 years ago
Fishing has been great this spring in orange beach. Limits of vermillion snapper along with lots of catch and release red snapper. Some monster Amber Jacks to photo and release have also been caught around the reefs of orange beach! Let's not forgot and the true beast of the ocean, sharks have been stripping line around here also!
Give us a call and we can make sure to give you a great fishing trip during your orange beach vacation
Thank you
Captain Tommy
Amberjack Fishing in Orange Beach, Alabama
Amberjack Fishing in Orange Beach, Alabama
Amberjack Fishing in Orange Beach, Alabama
Amberjack Fishing in Orange Beach, Alabama
Amberjack Fishing in Orange Beach, Alabama
Amberjack Fishing in Orange Beach, Alabama
Amberjack Fishing in Orange Beach, Alabama
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Randall Sullens

Randall Sullens
Gulf Shores, Alabama
Reported: 2 years ago

The inshore bite has been really good the past week
Randall Sullens
Randall Sullens Gulf Shores, Alabama Reported: 2 years ago
The inshore bite has been really good the past week
Fishing in Gulf Shores, Alabama
Fishing in Gulf Shores, Alabama
Fishing in Gulf Shores, Alabama
Fishing in Gulf Shores, Alabama
Fishing in Gulf Shores, Alabama
Fishing in Gulf Shores, Alabama
Fishing in Gulf Shores, Alabama
Fishing in Gulf Shores, Alabama
Fishing in Gulf Shores, Alabama
Fishing in Gulf Shores, Alabama
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Larry Shults

Larry Shults
Pensacola, Florida
Reported: 2 years ago

The Spanish are back! The Sheepshead and bull redfish bite has been epic this past month. I'm noticing those sheepshead bites are starting to slow down a bit. However, the Spanish Mackeral bite is hotter than ever. We are slow trolling tree rigs just outside the pass and catching 3-4...
Larry Shults
Larry Shults Pensacola, Florida Reported: 2 years ago
The Spanish are back! The Sheepshead and bull redfish bite has been epic this past month. I'm noticing those sheepshead bites are starting to slow down a bit. However, the Spanish Mackeral bite is hotter than ever. We are slow trolling tree rigs just outside the pass and catching 3-4 mackerel at a time. A little bit farther out on the reefs we are catching some early season red snappers and triggerfish on almost every drop. Several good Cobia are starting to be caught, so we are hoping for a strong early season bite to be picking up here in April and May.
Redfish Fishing in Pensacola, Florida
Redfish Fishing in Pensacola, Florida
Redfish Fishing in Pensacola, Florida
Redfish Fishing in Pensacola, Florida
Redfish Fishing in Pensacola, Florida
Redfish Fishing in Pensacola, Florida
Redfish Fishing in Pensacola, Florida
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    Great time enjoyed it !

    James R. | November 26, 2025

    Trip: INSHORE/NEARSHORE FISHING

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    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

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    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

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    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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