Pensacola Fishing Reports (May 2026)

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Fishing reports straight from our guides in Pensacola

Craig Mullens
Pensacola Beach, Florida
Reported: 1 year ago

Snappers and flounders are still biting

Craig Mullens Pensacola Beach, Florida Reported: 1 year ago

Snappers and flounders are still biting

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Kenny Lewis
Pensacola, Florida
Reported: 1 year ago

Duck hunts are going great! Fishing has been FABULOUS WHEN the weather is fishable

Kenny Lewis Pensacola, Florida Reported: 1 year ago

Duck hunts are going great! Fishing has been FABULOUS WHEN the weather is fishable

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Tom Myers
Gulf Shores, Alabama
Reported: 1 year ago

Today's catch

Tom Myers Gulf Shores, Alabama Reported: 1 year ago

Today's catch

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Mitch Lattof
Orange Beach, Alabama
Reported: 1 year ago

the redfish bite has been good, some sheepshead and trout as well

Mitch Lattof Orange Beach, Alabama Reported: 1 year ago

the redfish bite has been good, some sheepshead and trout as well

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Tom Myers
Gulf Shores, Alabama
Reported: 1 year ago

Big trout have shown up! A few Redfish and Sheepshead are starting to show up in decent numbers too.

Tom Myers Gulf Shores, Alabama Reported: 1 year ago

Big trout have shown up! A few Redfish and Sheepshead are starting to show up in decent numbers too.

Speckled Trout Fishing in Orange Beach, Alabama

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Seth Wilson
Spanish Fort, Alabama
Reported: 1 year ago

Your group yesterday, was really rough but they hung in there!

Seth Wilson Spanish Fort, Alabama Reported: 1 year ago

Your group yesterday, was really rough but they hung in there!

Triggerfish, Vermillion Snapper Fishing in Orange Beach, Alabama

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Shawn Slattery
Bon Secour, Alabama
Reported: 1 year ago

Slot reds have been biting good with occasional bull red on light tackle

Shawn Slattery Bon Secour, Alabama Reported: 1 year ago

Slot reds have been biting good with occasional bull red on light tackle

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Seth Wilson
Spanish Fort, Alabama
Reported: 1 year ago

Not fishing alot but it was good today

Seth Wilson Spanish Fort, Alabama Reported: 1 year ago

Not fishing alot but it was good today

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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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