Pensacola Fishing Reports (December 2025)

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Fishing reports straight from our guides in Pensacola

Doug Pacitti
Pensacola, Florida
Reported: 7 months ago

The Vermillion snapper and Spanish mackerel have been on fire the last couple of days!

Doug Pacitti Pensacola, Florida Reported: 7 months ago

The Vermillion snapper and Spanish mackerel have been on fire the last couple of days!

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Craig Mick
Pensacola, Florida
Reported: 7 months ago

Sheepshead have still been biting and redfish are as well. Mix bag last trip out pompano black drum mangrove and sheepshead.

Craig Mick Pensacola, Florida Reported: 7 months ago

Sheepshead have still been biting and redfish are as well. Mix bag last trip out pompano black drum mangrove and sheepshead.

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Lance Powers
Pensacola, Florida
Reported: 7 months ago

The sheepshead bite has slowed down a little but the Spanish Mackerel and speckled trout has picked up along with some redfish and flounder mixed in!

Lance Powers Pensacola, Florida Reported: 7 months ago

The sheepshead bite has slowed down a little but the Spanish Mackerel and speckled trout has picked up along with some redfish and flounder mixed in!

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Jordan Smith
Mary Esther, Florida
Reported: 7 months ago

Catch n release amberjack!

Jordan Smith Mary Esther, Florida Reported: 7 months ago

Catch n release amberjack!

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Kyle Lowe
Fort Walton Beach, Florida
Reported: 8 months ago

Been seeing some very nice banjo triggerfish, there are some Spring time red groupers around and as always a bunch of vermillion snapper.

Kyle Lowe Fort Walton Beach, Florida Reported: 8 months ago

Been seeing some very nice banjo triggerfish, there are some Spring time red groupers around and as always a bunch of vermillion snapper.

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Bob Stroupe
Fort Walton Beach, Florida
Reported: 8 months ago

We caught some great fish red grouper, gag grouper, amber jack, red snapper, trigger and Mingo. Not all were in season so took pictures and released safely. Also could you add us to okaloosa island, fort Walton beach and destin area for search locations.

Bob Stroupe Fort Walton Beach, Florida Reported: 8 months ago

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Tim Birell
Summerdale, Alabama
Reported: 8 months ago

They can run, but they can't hide. I couldn't get in the gulf today due to wind conditions, but fishing in the bay was just as fun. Fishing is on fire. Book your trip today and make some memories.

Tim Birell Summerdale, Alabama Reported: 8 months ago

They can run, but they can't hide. I couldn't get in the gulf today due to wind conditions, but fishing in the bay was just as fun. Fishing is on fire. Book your trip today and make some memories.

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Tom Myers
Gulf Shores, Alabama
Reported: 8 months ago

Sheepshead, Pompano, Mangrove Snapper, and Speckled trout have been on fire late! Fishing trips are "catching trips" lately.

Tom Myers Gulf Shores, Alabama Reported: 8 months ago

Sheepshead, Pompano, Mangrove Snapper, and Speckled trout have been on fire late! Fishing trips are "catching trips" lately.

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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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