Pensacola Fishing Reports (May 2026)

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Fishing reports straight from our guides in Pensacola

Tim Birell
Summerdale, Alabama
Reported: 1 month ago

Father and Sons trip today was non-Stop action. The bite is HOT and I'll put you on the spot. Book your trip now.

Tim Birell Summerdale, Alabama Reported: 1 month ago

Father and Sons trip today was non-Stop action. The bite is HOT and I'll put you on the spot. Book your trip now.

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Craig Mick
Pensacola, Florida
Reported: 1 month ago

When we can get offshore, we have been getting our limit of vermillion. Then, catch and release Amberjack inshore was good for sheepshead, but slowing after the spawn. Mackerel have shown up along with some bait schools Kings should be right behind.

Craig Mick Pensacola, Florida Reported: 1 month ago

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Clay Hinton
Pensacola, Florida
Reported: 1 month ago

Last few days. Amberjack have been on fire on topwater

Clay Hinton Pensacola, Florida Reported: 1 month ago

Last few days. Amberjack have been on fire on topwater

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Heath Howle
Okaloosa Island, Florida
Reported: 1 month ago

Water temps are rising and the bite is turning on! Vermillion snapper are beginning to be plentiful and red grouper have been showing up in good numbers. Trigger fish are plentiful as well, but you have to fish through the shorts to get the keepers! As the weather continues to...

Heath Howle Okaloosa Island, Florida Reported: 1 month ago

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Sam Yozviak with Salty Sam’s Charters
Okaloosa Island, Florida
Reported: 1 month ago

Everyone caught fish!

Sam Yozviak with Salty Sam’s Charters Okaloosa Island, Florida Reported: 1 month ago

Everyone caught fish!

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Robert Fulton
Destin, Florida
Reported: 1 month ago

Good bite!

Robert Fulton Destin, Florida Reported: 1 month ago

Good bite!

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Mitch Lattof
Orange Beach, Alabama
Reported: 1 month ago

Steady catching big trout , Redfish are hit and miss , Sheepshead bite still going , Pompano showing up

Mitch Lattof Orange Beach, Alabama Reported: 1 month ago

Steady catching big trout ,
Redfish are hit and miss ,
Sheepshead bite still going , Pompano showing up

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Tom Myers
Gulf Shores, Alabama
Reported: 1 month ago

Sheepshead, Pompano and Speckled trout have been biting great lately. Springtime fishing is great so far.

Tom Myers Gulf Shores, Alabama Reported: 1 month ago

Sheepshead, Pompano and Speckled trout have been biting great lately. Springtime fishing is great so far.

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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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