Pensacola Fishing Reports (May 2026)

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Fishing reports straight from our guides in Pensacola

Johnathan Willis
Pensacola, Florida
Reported: 3 years ago

The bite here lately has been on fire from speckled trout, redfish, sheepshead, mangrove snappers and more. We've got a big cold front coming that should move even more sheepshead in.

Johnathan Willis Pensacola, Florida Reported: 3 years ago

The bite here lately has been on fire from speckled trout, redfish, sheepshead, mangrove snappers and more. We've got a big cold front coming that should move even more sheepshead in.

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Tom Myers
Gulf Shores, Alabama
Reported: 3 years ago

Been catching a pretty good assortment lately. Trout, redfish, pompano, a couple mangrove snapper and even an extremely lost Spanish mackerel. Never caught one in December.

Tom Myers Gulf Shores, Alabama Reported: 3 years ago

Been catching a pretty good assortment lately. Trout, redfish, pompano, a couple mangrove snapper and even an extremely lost Spanish mackerel. Never caught one in December.

Florida Pompano, Mangrove Snapper, Redfish, Spanish Mackerel Fishing in Orange Beach, Alabama

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Corey Hebert
Gulf Shores, Alabama
Reported: 3 years ago

Vermillion snapper bite is on fire

Corey Hebert Gulf Shores, Alabama Reported: 3 years ago

Vermillion snapper bite is on fire

Scup / Porgy, Vermillion Snapper Fishing in Orange Beach, Alabama

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Johnathan Willis
Pensacola, Florida
Reported: 3 years ago

This year the redfish bite has been exceptional! The first Week I actually missed here in Pensacola because I was in Port Aransas, Tx. Fishing the B.A.S.S Master Redfish Championship where I was paired with Scott Martin. Since returning home the bite has non stop!

Johnathan Willis Pensacola, Florida Reported: 3 years ago

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Seth Wilson
Spanish Fort, Alabama
Reported: 3 years ago

This week!

Seth Wilson Spanish Fort, Alabama Reported: 3 years ago

This week!

Amberjack, Little Tunny / False Albacore, Red Snapper, Triggerfish Fishing in Orange Beach, Alabama

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

Not a redfish but a super cool sail we caught the other day

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

Not a redfish but a super cool sail we caught the other day

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Larry Shults
Pensacola, Florida
Reported: 3 years ago

October is a beautiful time to be out on the water here in the panhandle. The inshore bite is definitely awesome this time a year. You can pick off a lot of variety by pounding the banks with live shrimp, plastics, and twitch baits. Deep dropping or trolling offshore is...

Larry Shults Pensacola, Florida Reported: 3 years ago

Bluefish, Florida Pompano Fishing in Pensacola, Florida

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

And got lucky right on beach last week

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

And got lucky right on beach last week

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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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