Pensacola Fishing Reports (May 2026)

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Fishing reports straight from our guides in Pensacola

Patrick Gallagher
Foley, Alabama
Reported: 2 months ago

Sheeps, sheeps and more sheeps with some big drum mixed in!

Patrick Gallagher Foley, Alabama Reported: 2 months ago

Sheeps, sheeps and more sheeps with some big drum mixed in!

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Tim Birell
Summerdale, Alabama
Reported: 2 months ago

Bending rods and making memories, the Sheepshead bite is hot. Book your trip now and get in on the action.

Tim Birell Summerdale, Alabama Reported: 2 months ago

Bending rods and making memories, the Sheepshead bite is hot. Book your trip now and get in on the action.

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Mitch Lattof
Orange Beach, Alabama
Reported: 2 months ago

Fishing has been great, large numbers of sheepshead and trout , a few big redfish as well

Mitch Lattof Orange Beach, Alabama Reported: 2 months ago

Fishing has been great, large numbers of sheepshead and trout , a few big redfish as well

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Braden Coker
Pensacola, Florida
Reported: 2 months ago

Awesome afternoon solo trip with a limit of mangroves

Braden Coker Pensacola, Florida Reported: 2 months ago

Awesome afternoon solo trip with a limit of mangroves

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Randall Sullens
Gulf Shores, Alabama
Reported: 2 months ago

Past couple days on the inshore boat

Randall Sullens Gulf Shores, Alabama Reported: 2 months ago

Past couple days on the inshore boat

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Tom Myers
Gulf Shores, Alabama
Reported: 2 months ago

Sheepshead and the trout are here thick!

Tom Myers Gulf Shores, Alabama Reported: 2 months ago

Sheepshead and the trout are here thick!

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Jeff Bearden
Orange Beach, Alabama
Reported: 2 months ago

Weather has been great and fishing starting to pick up.

Jeff Bearden Orange Beach, Alabama Reported: 2 months ago

Weather has been great and fishing starting to pick up.

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Michael York
Gulf Breeze, Florida
Reported: 2 months ago

Been a tough bite inshore but it's about to get great. Improving daily

Michael York Gulf Breeze, Florida Reported: 2 months ago

Been a tough bite inshore but it's about to get great. Improving daily

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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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