Pensacola Fishing Reports (May 2026)

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Fishing reports straight from our guides in Pensacola

Tim Birell
Summerdale, Alabama
Reported: 1 year ago

Sheepshead are spawning, and we are hooking up. Book your trip now before spots fill up.

Tim Birell Summerdale, Alabama Reported: 1 year ago

Sheepshead are spawning, and we are hooking up. Book your trip now before spots fill up.

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Shawn Slattery
Bon Secour, Alabama
Reported: 1 year ago

They have been decent size last few trips. Afternoon bite has been better than morning.

Shawn Slattery Bon Secour, Alabama Reported: 1 year ago

They have been decent size last few trips. Afternoon bite has been better than morning.

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Tom Myers
Gulf Shores, Alabama
Reported: 1 year ago

Been a steady speckled trout bite lately. Sheepshead are slowly starting to show up. This time next month, they will be here by the thousands.

Tom Myers Gulf Shores, Alabama Reported: 1 year ago

Been a steady speckled trout bite lately. Sheepshead are slowly starting to show up. This time next month, they will be here by the thousands.

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Chase Osborne
Gulf Shores, Alabama
Reported: 1 year ago

Tuna, tilefish, wahoo, and grouper are on fire!!

Chase Osborne Gulf Shores, Alabama Reported: 1 year ago

Tuna, tilefish, wahoo, and grouper are on fire!!

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Shawn Slattery
Bon Secour, Alabama
Reported: 1 year ago

Last couple trips

Shawn Slattery Bon Secour, Alabama Reported: 1 year ago

Last couple trips

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Scott Luster
Orange Beach, Alabama
Reported: 1 year ago

Catching Giant Snapper is our specialty

Scott Luster Orange Beach, Alabama Reported: 1 year ago

Catching Giant Snapper is our specialty

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Pasco Gibson
Pensacola, Florida
Reported: 1 year ago

Big winter time redfish! Scamp grouper are always a good offshore target! Along with big Red Snapper. Swordfish is another specialty fish we target. We love catching big Wahoo!

Pasco Gibson Pensacola, Florida Reported: 1 year ago

Big winter time redfish! Scamp grouper are always a good offshore target! Along with big Red Snapper. Swordfish is another specialty fish we target. We love catching big Wahoo!

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Tom Myers
Gulf Shores, Alabama
Reported: 1 year ago

25 1/2 inch Speckled trout on the first trip. 27" on the second trip.

Tom Myers Gulf Shores, Alabama Reported: 1 year ago

25 1/2 inch Speckled trout on the first trip. 27" on the second trip.

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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'

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