Pensacola Fishing Reports (October 2026)

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Fishing reports straight from our guides in Pensacola

Gulf Breeze, Florida

Reported 4 months ago

Plenty of speckled trout and Spanish mackerel inshore and the nearshore bite is solid. Snappers are chewing when weather permits.

Michael Y. Gulf Breeze, Florida Reported 4 months ago

Plenty of speckled trout and Spanish mackerel inshore and the nearshore bite is solid. Snappers are chewing when weather permits.

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Colin O.

Pensacola, Florida

Reported 4 months ago

We're literally catching them on bare hooks out there, don't know if there's ever been a better call to come fish than that!

Colin O. Pensacola, Florida Reported 4 months ago

We're literally catching them on bare hooks out there, don't know if there's ever been a better call to come fish than that!

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Kenny L.

Pensacola, Florida

Reported 4 months ago

Shark fishing - Mingos AND OPENING day of Red snapper

Kenny L. Pensacola, Florida Reported 4 months ago

Shark fishing - Mingos AND OPENING day of Red snapper

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Shawn S.

Bon Secour, Alabama

Reported 4 months ago

Redfish and black drum biting good.

Shawn S. Bon Secour, Alabama Reported 4 months ago

Redfish and black drum biting good.

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Jerry W.

Gulf Shores, Alabama

Reported 4 months ago

This is last 3 days

Jerry W. Gulf Shores, Alabama Reported 4 months ago

This is last 3 days

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Marty C.

Gulf Shores, Alabama

Reported 4 months ago

The trout bite is getting better by the day and the Spanish Mackerel are starting to show up in numbers few flounder are getting caught along with a few pompano.

Marty C. Gulf Shores, Alabama Reported 4 months ago

The trout bite is getting better by the day and the Spanish Mackerel are starting to show up in numbers few flounder are getting caught along with a few pompano.

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Tyler M.

Pensacola, Florida

Reported 4 months ago

Offshore fishing has been great! Plenty of Vermillion snapper, triggerfish and a few scamp grouper. Red snapper season opens up May 22nd for the inshore/nearshore boats and June 1st for the Offshore boats

Tyler M. Pensacola, Florida Reported 4 months ago

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Colby M.

Gulf Shores, Alabama

Reported 5 months ago

prime time for sea trout redfish doing pretty good spanish mackerel as thick as you want

Colby M. Gulf Shores, Alabama Reported 5 months ago

prime time for sea trout redfish doing pretty good spanish mackerel as thick as you want

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Jason Y.

Shalimar, Florida

Reported 5 months ago

Mahi have been on fire 🔥

Jason Y. Shalimar, Florida Reported 5 months ago

Mahi have been on fire 🔥

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Clay H.

Pensacola, Florida

Reported 5 months ago

Inshore has been on fire with 4 inshore slams in the last 4 trips! Some stud flounder and bull reds mixed in as well. Dock lights have produced consistent trout after the sun sets

Clay H. Pensacola, Florida Reported 5 months ago

Inshore has been on fire with 4 inshore slams in the last 4 trips! Some stud flounder and bull reds mixed in as well. Dock lights have produced consistent trout after the sun sets

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★★★★★
Great experience with Captain Chris fishing for snapper and red fishin Orange Beach, would book again with him.
Sal L. | October 6, 2026

Trip: Orange Beach Inshore Fishing
★★★★★
Great trip and Reid did an incredible job of getting us on the fish. Will definitely book with his again if we're ever back in the area.
Sheila D. | October 5, 2026

Trip: 3-4 Hour Trip – Inshore/Nearshore
★★★★★
Excellent guide service. We started on time and Chris put us on the fish!
Victor R. | September 29, 2026

Trip: Offshore / State Water Fishing
★★★★★
We had a great time, with Captain Tom..Super Cool, guy and caught fish..The young boy that was the deck hand ..Worked his tail off..Overall we had a blast
Darren P. | September 24, 2026

Trip: 6 Hour AM Bottom Fishing
★★★★★
We took our first family fishing trip (3 hour inshore) today with Captain Reid and had the best time! We boarded his awesome boat in Fort Morgan and caught a variety of fish. Captain Reid was very knowledgeable, friendly and made sure we had a great experience. It was a very relaxing, laid back trip. Well worth the money. We look forward to another fishing trip soon. Thanks Captain Reid!
Jennifer A. | September 24, 2026

Trip: 3-4 Hour Trip – Inshore/Nearshore
★★★★★
Had a great time with Captain Jeff, we only had two hours to fish on our last day here and he made it worth every second, we will definitely be back.
Josh O. | September 22, 2026

Trip: 2hr Family Fun Fishing Trip
★★★★★
Had a great time. Will definitely be back.
Melanie G. | September 22, 2026

Trip: 12 Hour Tuna/Big Game Trip
★★★★★
Pat was fantastic! So fun, friendly, kind and joined in on the laughs. Captain Pat deserves WAY more than 5 stars! We had such an incredible time on our boat excursion with him in Orange Beach. From the second we got on the boat, he made us feel like we were hanging out with an old friend rather than just another group of passengers Captain Pat was so fun, kind and truly enjoys what he does. He kept us entertained, showed us some beautiful spots, and made the whole experience so much fun. We laughed A LOT, saw some amazing scenery, and made memories we’ll be talking about for a long time Honestly, the only complaint we have is that the excursion had to end! We could have stayed out on the water all day If you’re visiting Orange Beach and debating whether to book a boat excursion, **BOOK IT — and ask for Captain Pat! You won’t regret it. We would 100% do this again Thanks for an awesome day, Captain Pat. You’re officially stuck with us as repeat customers!
Erin M. | September 21, 2026

Trip: Sighting Dolphins Islands Cruise
★★★★★
Had a great time. We were new to bow fishing and captain and crew helped us land a few good meals to take home. Good times.
Harold H. | September 19, 2026

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James was a great Captain and we really enjoyed our time with him! We were hoping to be able to have more fish to take home with us but I know that some days are better than others when fishing. It was an overall really good experience!
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Pensacola Fishing Reports (October 2026)

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