Pensacola Fishing Reports (May 2026)

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James Callahan
Pensacola, Florida
Reported: 1 month ago

James Callahan Pensacola, Florida Reported: 1 month ago

Pensacola — Fishing Report for March
Overview
- Fish activity: HIGH (local forecasts/solunar sites)
- Top targets: Large female spotted/seatrout on the shallow flats and sight-fishable redfish along the beaches.
Offshore - good opportunities for open-water species (wahoo, swordfish) during this late‑March transition.
Where and how to fish
- Shallow flats (inshore: Focus on large female trout in shallow flats. Typical approaches: live shrimp or small baitfish presentations and soft plastics around grass edges and shallow potholes; sight‑casting on calm days is productive.
- Beaches and nearshore flats: Sight fish for redfish along sandbars and back of the beach troughs — sight casting with shrimp, topwater plugs, or jerkbaits when you can see wakes or tailing fish.
- Offshore/open water: Late‑March offshore bite is developing — opportunities for wahoo and swordfish. Expect trolling or deep‑water techniques for open‑water pelagics.
Tips
- Fish tides and solunar peaks for best action; check exact tide times for your launch spot.
- Calm, clear conditions favor sight‑fishing for reds and trout — approach quietly and watch for tails/wakes.

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Jake Durant with Gulf Bay Charters
Pensacola, Florida
Reported: 1 month ago

Both inshore and offshore bites are finally looking like spring!

Jake Durant with Gulf Bay Charters Pensacola, Florida Reported: 1 month ago

Both inshore and offshore bites are finally looking like spring!

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Chase Newton
Fort Morgan, Alabama
Reported: 1 month ago

It's been fun- sharks, triggers, beeliners, red snapper, grouper

Chase Newton Fort Morgan, Alabama Reported: 1 month ago

It's been fun- sharks, triggers, beeliners, red snapper, grouper

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Zach Wilkerson
Orange Beach, Alabama
Reported: 1 month ago

Water should start warming back up after this cold front.

Zach Wilkerson Orange Beach, Alabama Reported: 1 month ago

Water should start warming back up after this cold front.

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Colin Obrien
Pensacola, Florida
Reported: 2 months ago

Redfish, black drum, and speckled trout have been biting like crazy in the second half of the incoming tide. Shrimp under popping corks or natural colored soft plastics have been getting the job done. This was from Wednesday, lost count of how many fish we caught before we were an...

Colin Obrien Pensacola, Florida Reported: 2 months ago

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Tim Birell
Summerdale, Alabama
Reported: 2 months ago

Bent rods and reels are zinging book your trip today

Tim Birell Summerdale, Alabama Reported: 2 months ago

Bent rods and reels are zinging book your trip today

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Chris Ward with Fins and Family Fishing
Orange Beach, Alabama
Reported: 2 months ago

Spring is coming and the big uglies are getting hungry! Still seeing good sheepshead bites and red and black drum getting more active.

Chris Ward with Fins and Family Fishing Orange Beach, Alabama Reported: 2 months ago

Spring is coming and the big uglies are getting hungry! Still seeing good sheepshead bites and red and black drum getting more active.

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Joe Nash
Orange Beach, Alabama
Reported: 2 months ago

Triggerfish and some vermilion biting offshore bottom fishing. Inshore we caught some Redfish and Sheepshead

Joe Nash Orange Beach, Alabama Reported: 2 months ago

Triggerfish and some vermilion biting offshore bottom fishing.
Inshore we caught some Redfish and Sheepshead

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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Outstanding trip with Captain Patrick today!!! I will definitely be rebooking with him on my next trip down.
Randy S. | April 17, 2026

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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

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Great crew, very professional!! Fun times during our off shore fishing trip. Looking forward for our next trip
Alvaro R. | April 15, 2026

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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
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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.
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