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Jake Durant

Jake Durant with Gulf Bay Charters
Pensacola, Florida
Reported: 3 years ago

The redfish are still here!
Jake Durant
Jake Durant with Gulf Bay Charters Pensacola, Florida Reported: 3 years ago
The redfish are still here!
Redfish Fishing in Pensacola, Florida
Redfish Fishing in Pensacola, Florida
Redfish Fishing in Pensacola, Florida
Redfish Fishing in Pensacola, Florida
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Tom Myers
Gulf Shores, Alabama
Reported: 3 years ago

Redfish and Sheepshead are really starting to show up good. A few Pompano are also in the mix from time to time. Springtime fishing is my absolute favorite time of year to go! Never know what you'll reel in until it's in the net!
Tom Myers
Tom Myers Gulf Shores, Alabama Reported: 3 years ago
Redfish and Sheepshead are really starting to show up good. A few Pompano are also in the mix from time to time. Springtime fishing is my absolute favorite time of year to go! Never know what you'll reel in until it's in the net!
Redfish, Sheepshead Fishing in Orange Beach, Alabama
Redfish, Sheepshead Fishing in Orange Beach, Alabama
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Bryars Bishop

Bryars Bishop
Fairhope, Alabama
Reported: 3 years ago

First trip of the year was a success! Had the pleasure of taking this family from Minnesota offshore this week. Found some nice Beeliners and caught and release over 40 red snapper. Weather is warming up so let’s get out on the water and have some fun.
Bryars Bishop
Bryars Bishop Fairhope, Alabama Reported: 3 years ago
First trip of the year was a success! Had the pleasure of taking this family from Minnesota offshore this week. Found some nice Beeliners and caught and release over 40 red snapper. Weather is warming up so let’s get out on the water and have some fun.
Red Snapper Fishing in Orange Beach, Alabama
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Tim Birell

Tim Birell
Summerdale, Alabama
Reported: 3 years ago

Fishing has been good for this time of year. Sheepshead, White Sea trout and bull reds. Weather has been hit and miss to get into the Gulf, but we can go inshore as well.
Tim Birell
Tim Birell Summerdale, Alabama Reported: 3 years ago
Fishing has been good for this time of year. Sheepshead, White Sea trout and bull reds. Weather has been hit and miss to get into the Gulf, but we can go inshore as well.
Speckled Trout / Spotted Seatrout Fishing in Gulf Shores, Alabama
Speckled Trout / Spotted Seatrout Fishing in Gulf Shores, Alabama
Speckled Trout / Spotted Seatrout Fishing in Gulf Shores, Alabama
Speckled Trout / Spotted Seatrout Fishing in Gulf Shores, Alabama
Speckled Trout / Spotted Seatrout Fishing in Gulf Shores, Alabama
Speckled Trout / Spotted Seatrout Fishing in Gulf Shores, Alabama
Speckled Trout / Spotted Seatrout Fishing in Gulf Shores, Alabama
Speckled Trout / Spotted Seatrout Fishing in Gulf Shores, Alabama
Speckled Trout / Spotted Seatrout Fishing in Gulf Shores, Alabama
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Ronald Doyle

Ronald Doyle
Elberta, Alabama
Reported: 3 years ago

Weather has been great here on the gulf coast, light winds and warms temps! Fishing is starting to pick up as well. Sheepshead, speckled trout, and redfish have been the target species. The sheepshead bite is goin to really fire off in the coming weeks
Ronald Doyle
Ronald Doyle Elberta, Alabama Reported: 3 years ago
Weather has been great here on the gulf coast, light winds and warms temps! Fishing is starting to pick up as well. Sheepshead, speckled trout, and redfish have been the target species. The sheepshead bite is goin to really fire off in the coming weeks
Speckled Trout / Spotted Seatrout Fishing in Fort Morgan, Alabama
Speckled Trout / Spotted Seatrout Fishing in Fort Morgan, Alabama
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Shawn Slattery

Shawn Slattery
Bon Secour, Alabama
Reported: 3 years ago

Sheaphead are biting good when weather lets us.Spring is right around the corner. Water is still cold hopefully next month we should start seeing cobia,kingfish and Spanish mackerel
Shawn Slattery
Shawn Slattery Bon Secour, Alabama Reported: 3 years ago
Sheaphead are biting good when weather lets us.Spring is right around the corner. Water is still cold hopefully next month we should start seeing cobia,kingfish and Spanish mackerel
Sheepshead Fishing in Gulf Shores, Alabama
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Tim Birell

Tim Birell
Summerdale, Alabama
Reported: 3 years ago

Sheepshead and Bull reds
Tim Birell
Tim Birell Summerdale, Alabama Reported: 3 years ago
Sheepshead and Bull reds
Sheepshead Fishing in Gulf Shores, Alabama
Sheepshead Fishing in Gulf Shores, Alabama
Sheepshead Fishing in Gulf Shores, Alabama
Sheepshead Fishing in Gulf Shores, Alabama
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Tim Birell

Tim Birell
Summerdale, Alabama
Reported: 3 years ago

Gulf shores Zoo and some fishing
Tim Birell
Tim Birell Summerdale, Alabama Reported: 3 years ago
Gulf shores Zoo and some fishing
Speckled Trout / Spotted Seatrout Fishing in Gulf Shores, Alabama
Speckled Trout / Spotted Seatrout Fishing in Gulf Shores, Alabama
Speckled Trout / Spotted Seatrout Fishing in Gulf Shores, Alabama
Speckled Trout / Spotted Seatrout Fishing in Gulf Shores, Alabama
Speckled Trout / Spotted Seatrout Fishing in Gulf Shores, Alabama
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Recent Pensacola Reviews

  • ★★★★★
    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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