Pensacola Fishing Reports (May 2026)

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Fishing reports straight from our guides in Pensacola

Patrick Gallagher
Foley, Alabama
Reported: 2 years ago

From this mornings trip with Daniel Wilcox (from Monday)

Patrick Gallagher Foley, Alabama Reported: 2 years ago

From this mornings trip with Daniel Wilcox (from Monday)

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Shawn Slattery
Bon Secour, Alabama
Reported: 2 years ago

Yesterday's snapper trip. Catching our limit. Snapper trips start at $1200 for 6hrs 1400$ full day

Shawn Slattery Bon Secour, Alabama Reported: 2 years ago

Yesterday's snapper trip. Catching our limit. Snapper trips start at $1200 for 6hrs 1400$ full day

Red Snapper Fishing in Gulf Shores, Alabama

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Mike Lundgren
Orange Beach, Alabama
Reported: 2 years ago

Today's afternoon 4hr

Mike Lundgren Orange Beach, Alabama Reported: 2 years ago

Today's afternoon 4hr

False Albacore, Red Snapper, Spanish Mackerel Fishing in Orange Beach, Alabama

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Tom Myers
Gulf Shores, Alabama
Reported: 2 years ago

Spanish and King mackerel are in the area in large numbers right now. Red snapper have been the main target when we can fish for them on the weekends.

Tom Myers Gulf Shores, Alabama Reported: 2 years ago

Spanish and King mackerel are in the area in large numbers right now. Red snapper have been the main target when we can fish for them on the weekends.

Red Snapper, Spanish Mackerel Fishing in Orange Beach, Alabama

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

Both offshore and inshore have been pretty consistent

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

Both offshore and inshore have been pretty consistent

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Cory Holland
Fort Walton Beach, Florida
Reported: 2 years ago

Been stuck in the bay this week because of weather. 27 and 25 inch gator trout have not disappointed. Grass flats have been the answer

Cory Holland Fort Walton Beach, Florida Reported: 2 years ago

Been stuck in the bay this week because of weather. 27 and 25 inch gator trout have not disappointed. Grass flats have been the answer

Red Snapper Fishing in Fort Walton Beach, Florida

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James Callahan
Pensacola, Florida
Reported: 2 years ago

Well the weather here in North West Florida has been cooperating but we did manage to catch a few keepers. Just had to doge some storms and weather the rain.

James Callahan Pensacola, Florida Reported: 2 years ago

Well the weather here in North West Florida has been cooperating but we did manage to catch a few keepers. Just had to doge some storms and weather the rain.

Triggerfish Fishing in Pensacola, Florida

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Mitch Lattof
Orange Beach, Alabama
Reported: 2 years ago

The redfish bite has been consistent day on day off , the larger trout are showing up on the shallow flats and have been catching several over 20" about every day

Mitch Lattof Orange Beach, Alabama Reported: 2 years ago

The redfish bite has been consistent day on day off , the larger trout are showing up on the shallow flats and have been catching several over 20" about every day

Redfish Fishing in Orange Beach, Alabama

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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'