Pensacola Fishing Reports (December 2025)

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Fishing reports straight from our guides in Pensacola

Tom Myers
Gulf Shores, Alabama
Reported: 2 years ago

Wintertime fishing has been very “fishy” lately!

Tom Myers Gulf Shores, Alabama Reported: 2 years ago

Wintertime fishing has been very “fishy” lately!

Redfish Fishing in Orange Beach, Alabama

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Ronald Doyle
Elberta, Alabama
Reported: 2 years ago

Fishing has been great, targeting sheepshead and redfish on the near shore rigs. We've been using crabs on a short Carolina rig to get the job done! The bite will only get better as we near the spring time pattern. Expect big numbers of sheepshead to come over the rail...

Ronald Doyle Elberta, Alabama Reported: 2 years ago

Flounder, Redfish, Sheepshead Fishing in Fort Morgan, Alabama

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Jacob Miller
Pensacola, Florida
Reported: 2 years ago

Vermillion snapper and alamacos have been producing in close. Grouper bite has been decent over the past 10 days

Jacob Miller Pensacola, Florida Reported: 2 years ago

Vermillion snapper and alamacos have been producing in close.
Grouper bite has been decent over the past 10 days

Triggerfish, Vermillion Snapper Fishing in Pensacola, Florida

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

Late season redfish have been in our passes still!

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

Late season redfish have been in our passes still!

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Johnathan Willis
Pensacola, Florida
Reported: 2 years ago

The bite here lately has been on fire from speckled trout, redfish, sheepshead, mangrove snappers and more. We've got a big cold front coming that should move even more sheepshead in.

Johnathan Willis Pensacola, Florida Reported: 2 years ago

The bite here lately has been on fire from speckled trout, redfish, sheepshead, mangrove snappers and more. We've got a big cold front coming that should move even more sheepshead in.

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Tom Myers
Gulf Shores, Alabama
Reported: 2 years ago

Been catching a pretty good assortment lately. Trout, redfish, pompano, a couple mangrove snapper and even an extremely lost Spanish mackerel. Never caught one in December.

Tom Myers Gulf Shores, Alabama Reported: 2 years ago

Been catching a pretty good assortment lately. Trout, redfish, pompano, a couple mangrove snapper and even an extremely lost Spanish mackerel. Never caught one in December.

Florida Pompano, Mangrove Snapper, Redfish, Spanish Mackerel Fishing in Orange Beach, Alabama

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Corey Hebert
Gulf Shores, Alabama
Reported: 2 years ago

Vermillion snapper bite is on fire

Corey Hebert Gulf Shores, Alabama Reported: 2 years ago

Vermillion snapper bite is on fire

Scup / Porgy, Vermillion Snapper Fishing in Orange Beach, Alabama

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Johnathan Willis
Pensacola, Florida
Reported: 3 years ago

This year the redfish bite has been exceptional! The first Week I actually missed here in Pensacola because I was in Port Aransas, Tx. Fishing the B.A.S.S Master Redfish Championship where I was paired with Scott Martin. Since returning home the bite has non stop!

Johnathan Willis Pensacola, Florida Reported: 3 years ago

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★★★★★
Great time enjoyed it !
James R. | November 26, 2025

Trip: INSHORE/NEARSHORE FISHING
★★★★★
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
★★★★★
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
★★★★★
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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