Pensacola Fishing Reports (May 2026)

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Fishing reports straight from our guides in Pensacola

Jake Durant with Gulf Bay Charters
Pensacola, Florida
Reported: 4 weeks ago

Inshore has been getting good!

Jake Durant with Gulf Bay Charters Pensacola, Florida Reported: 4 weeks ago

Inshore has been getting good!

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Zack Gilbert with Hey Boy II Charters
Lillian, Alabama
Reported: 1 month ago

Vermillion snapper have been very cooperative with our anglers the past few weeks. The Spanish mackerel are showing up as well.

Zack Gilbert with Hey Boy II Charters Lillian, Alabama Reported: 1 month ago

Vermillion snapper have been very cooperative with our anglers the past few weeks. The Spanish mackerel are showing up as well.

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Craig Mick
Pensacola, Florida
Reported: 1 month ago

Great day mingos and a bunch of Amberjack released

Craig Mick Pensacola, Florida Reported: 1 month ago

Great day mingos and a bunch of Amberjack released

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Jason Yates
Shalimar, Florida
Reported: 1 month ago

Bay trips... gulf trips have been too rough 😂

Jason Yates Shalimar, Florida Reported: 1 month ago

Bay trips... gulf trips have been too rough 😂

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Jordan Smith
Mary Esther, Florida
Reported: 1 month ago

Groupers are on fire

Jordan Smith Mary Esther, Florida Reported: 1 month ago

Groupers are on fire

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Matthew Miller
Pensacola Beach, Florida
Reported: 1 month ago

2 boat limit of vermillion snapper and a few others mixed in. Around 120 fish.

Matthew Miller Pensacola Beach, Florida Reported: 1 month ago

2 boat limit of vermillion snapper and a few others mixed in. Around 120 fish.

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Marty Conn
Gulf Shores, Alabama
Reported: 1 month ago

The sheepshead bite is starting to fall off but the speckled trout and redfish are starting to show up should only get better in the next few weeks to come.

Marty Conn Gulf Shores, Alabama Reported: 1 month ago

The sheepshead bite is starting to fall off but the speckled trout and redfish are starting to show up should only get better in the next few weeks to come.

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Colby Mcmahon
Gulf Shores, Alabama
Reported: 1 month ago

sheepshead tapering off pompano showing up when the weather allows us to fish for them speckled trout starting to do well and redfish showing up as well. I look for the trout and redfish to really kick off in the next two weeks this is the best time of the...

Colby Mcmahon Gulf Shores, Alabama Reported: 1 month ago

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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'