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James Callahan

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...
James Callahan
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.
Fishing in Pensacola, Florida
Fishing in Pensacola, Florida
Fishing in Pensacola, Florida
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Jake Durant

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

Both inshore and offshore bites are finally looking like spring!
Jake Durant
Jake Durant with Gulf Bay Charters Pensacola, Florida Reported: 1 month ago
Both inshore and offshore bites are finally looking like spring!
Fishing in Pensacola, Florida
Fishing in Pensacola, Florida
Fishing in Pensacola, Florida
Fishing in Pensacola, Florida
Fishing in Pensacola, Florida
Fishing in Pensacola, Florida
Fishing in Pensacola, Florida
Fishing in Pensacola, Florida
Fishing in Pensacola, Florida
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Chase Newton

Chase Newton
Fort Morgan, Alabama
Reported: 1 month ago

It's been fun- sharks, triggers, beeliners, red snapper, grouper
Chase Newton
Chase Newton Fort Morgan, Alabama Reported: 1 month ago
It's been fun- sharks, triggers, beeliners, red snapper, grouper
Fishing in Gulf Shores, Alabama
Fishing in Gulf Shores, Alabama
Fishing in Gulf Shores, Alabama
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Zach Wilkerson

Zach Wilkerson
Orange Beach, Alabama
Reported: 1 month ago

Water should start warming back up after this cold front.
Zach Wilkerson
Zach Wilkerson Orange Beach, Alabama Reported: 1 month ago
Water should start warming back up after this cold front.
Fishing in Elberta, Alabama
Fishing in Elberta, Alabama
Fishing in Elberta, Alabama
Fishing in Elberta, Alabama
Fishing in Elberta, Alabama
Fishing in Elberta, Alabama
Fishing in Elberta, Alabama
Fishing in Elberta, Alabama
Fishing in Elberta, Alabama
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Colin Obrien

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
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 hour into it!
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Tim Birell

Tim Birell
Summerdale, Alabama
Reported: 2 months ago

Bent rods and reels are zinging book your trip today
Tim Birell
Tim Birell Summerdale, Alabama Reported: 2 months ago
Bent rods and reels are zinging book your trip today
Fishing in Gulf Shores, Alabama
Fishing in Gulf Shores, Alabama
Fishing in Gulf Shores, Alabama
Fishing in Gulf Shores, Alabama
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Chris Ward

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
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.
Fishing in Orange Beach, Alabama
Fishing in Orange Beach, Alabama
Fishing in Orange Beach, Alabama
Fishing in Orange Beach, Alabama
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Joe Nash

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
Joe Nash Orange Beach, Alabama Reported: 2 months ago
Triggerfish and some vermilion biting offshore bottom fishing.
Inshore we caught some Redfish and Sheepshead
Fishing in Orange Beach, Alabama
Fishing in Orange Beach, Alabama
Fishing in Orange Beach, Alabama
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