Pensacola Fishing Reports (December 2025)

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Fishing reports straight from our guides in Pensacola

Jacob Miller
Pensacola, Florida
Reported: 3 years ago

Bottom Fishing we are using a mix of bait and chum from menhaden to squid. Kings usually eating live cigar minnows on a stinger rig.

Jacob Miller Pensacola, Florida Reported: 3 years ago

Bottom
Fishing we are using a mix of bait and chum from menhaden to squid.
Kings usually eating live cigar minnows on a stinger rig.

Amberjack, Mangrove Snapper, Red Snapper fishing in Pensacola, Florida

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Tim Birell
Summerdale, Alabama
Reported: 3 years ago

2 hour trip today

Tim Birell Summerdale, Alabama Reported: 3 years ago

2 hour trip today

King Mackerel / Kingfish fishing in Gulf Shores, Alabama

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Tim Birell
Summerdale, Alabama
Reported: 3 years ago

Had to wait out the storm and deal with some rough water; but we goter done

Tim Birell Summerdale, Alabama Reported: 3 years ago

Had to wait out the storm and deal with some rough water; but we goter done

King Mackerel / Kingfish, Spanish Mackerel fishing in Gulf Shores, Alabama

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Larry Shults
Pensacola, Florida
Reported: 3 years ago

Larry Shults Pensacola, Florida Reported: 3 years ago

I don't have a lot to talk up.
The snapper bite has been a tough one this year. Not sure if it's because water temps have been extremely high or the storm activity. However, we are catching some small snapper on the nearshore reefs and picking off a few big ones here and there. The trigger fish have been plentiful and the vermillion and mangrove bite has been pretty steady. There are still plenty of fun fish to catch on the troll, the skipjack, triple tail and a few peanut Mahi are hanging around floating debris if you find any floating.

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Larry Shults
Pensacola, Florida
Reported: 3 years ago

Larry Shults Pensacola, Florida Reported: 3 years ago

The snapper bite has been a little off kilter this season. However, if you put in the work there are still some monsters swimming around out there. The vermillion bite is still very solid. However, if you can get them to the boat before the dolphins snatch them off your line your doing good. The deep troll offshore from the edge outward has really been on fire lately. A lot of great catches being reported of Mahi, Wahoo, and some monster Cobia.

Red Snapper fishing in Pensacola, Florida

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Lynn Pridgen
Creola, Alabama
Reported: 3 years ago

We catch it all biting like crazy in Alabama

Lynn Pridgen Creola, Alabama Reported: 3 years ago

We catch it all biting like crazy in Alabama

Red Snapper fishing in Gulf Shores, Alabama

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Brian Daniels
Orange Beach, Alabama
Reported: 3 years ago

Today

Brian Daniels Orange Beach, Alabama Reported: 3 years ago

Today

Red Snapper fishing in Orange Beach, Alabama

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Larry Shults
Pensacola, Florida
Reported: 3 years ago

Snapper season is in full swing. There are lots of opportunities for the offshore bite to include mixed bags of Mangroves, vermillion, and of course those reds. Slow trolling live cigars or sardines is starting to produce some awesome king Mackerel catches. We are looking forward to July when those...

Larry Shults Pensacola, Florida Reported: 3 years ago

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★★★★★
Great trip!!!! Guide and the fishing was amazing. Taylor was a great guide and very knowledgeable.
Jerrion C. | December 12, 2025

Trip: Bay Fishing Trip
★★★★★
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

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