Pensacola Fishing Reports (May 2026)

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Fishing reports straight from our guides in Pensacola

Mitch Lattof
Orange Beach, Alabama
Reported: 1 week ago

Lots of big redfish , steady on the speckled trout 5/1- 57 redfish 5/3- 31 redfish 5/4- 14 redfish 22" trout 5/5- 3 redfish 6 trout 17-19" 5/6 - morning - 5 redfish 9 trout 16-19" Afternoon- 13 redfish

Mitch Lattof Orange Beach, Alabama Reported: 1 week ago

Lots of big redfish , steady on the speckled trout
5/1- 57 redfish
5/3- 31 redfish
5/4- 14 redfish 22" trout
5/5- 3 redfish 6 trout 17-19"
5/6 - morning - 5 redfish 9 trout 16-19"
Afternoon- 13 redfish

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Brooks Moore
Orange Beach, Alabama
Reported: 1 week ago

Beeliners Triggerfish

Brooks Moore Orange Beach, Alabama Reported: 1 week ago

Beeliners
Triggerfish

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Troy Wise with 4 Seasons Outfitters
Elberta, Alabama
Reported: 1 week ago

Here's some spring break pics

Troy Wise with 4 Seasons Outfitters Elberta, Alabama Reported: 1 week ago

Here's some spring break pics

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Braden Coker
Pensacola, Florida
Reported: 1 week ago

Night bite is super hot right now. Trout and redfish. Daytime fishing has been producing a ton of Spanish mackerel and some bull reds showing up

Braden Coker Pensacola, Florida Reported: 1 week ago

Night bite is super hot right now. Trout and redfish.
Daytime fishing has been producing a ton of Spanish mackerel and some bull reds showing up

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David Plants
Pensacola, Florida
Reported: 1 week ago

This week's trips

David Plants Pensacola, Florida Reported: 1 week ago

This week's trips

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Craig Mick
Pensacola, Florida
Reported: 1 week ago

Same as it's been lots and lots of vermillion for the table and amberjacks for the fun.

Craig Mick Pensacola, Florida Reported: 1 week ago

Same as it's been lots and lots of vermillion for the table and amberjacks for the fun.

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Jake Durant with Gulf Bay Charters
Pensacola, Florida
Reported: 1 week ago

Both inshore and offshore bites are good right now

Jake Durant with Gulf Bay Charters Pensacola, Florida Reported: 1 week ago

Both inshore and offshore bites are good right now

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Shawn Slattery
Bon Secour, Alabama
Reported: 2 weeks ago

Trout are moving out so back to redfish and drum.

Shawn Slattery Bon Secour, Alabama Reported: 2 weeks ago

Trout are moving out so back to redfish and drum.

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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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