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

Redsnapper and triggers are open

Craig Mullens Pensacola Beach, Florida Reported: 1 year ago

Redsnapper and triggers are open

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Will Landers
Foley, Alabama
Reported: 1 year ago

6 hour and up trips

Will Landers Foley, Alabama Reported: 1 year ago

6 hour and up trips

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Will Landers
Foley, Alabama
Reported: 1 year ago

They just trolling trips 4 hour trips

Will Landers Foley, Alabama Reported: 1 year ago

They just trolling trips 4 hour trips

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Trey Baker
Pensacola Beach, Florida
Reported: 1 year ago

Tuna fishing has been great when the weather allows. Catching them on live baits, chunks and topwater around the oil rigs

Trey Baker Pensacola Beach, Florida Reported: 1 year ago

Tuna fishing has been great when the weather allows. Catching them on live baits, chunks and topwater around the oil rigs

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Craig Mullens
Pensacola Beach, Florida
Reported: 1 year ago

Redsnapper is open for the weekend

Craig Mullens Pensacola Beach, Florida Reported: 1 year ago

Redsnapper is open for the weekend

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Ronald Doyle
Elberta, Alabama
Reported: 1 year ago

The days are getting shorter, but the fish are gettin bigger! September and October is prime time to hunt big speckled trout and redfish. These fish are in transition and sometimes you really have to hunt them, but when you find them, they're usually big and hungry! Some of the...

Ronald Doyle Elberta, Alabama Reported: 1 year ago

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Mitch Lattof
Orange Beach, Alabama
Reported: 1 year ago

Lots of redfish action

Mitch Lattof Orange Beach, Alabama Reported: 1 year ago

Lots of redfish action

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Joseph Smith
Orange Beach, Alabama
Reported: 1 year ago

Fall small mouth bass and walleye are in full swing, bite is only going to get better as temperatures come down September and October are perfect months to target these two species, shortly after our trout and salmon will be in

Joseph Smith Orange Beach, Alabama Reported: 1 year ago

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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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