Big Lagoon State Park Fishing Reports (May 2026)

James Callahan
Pensacola, Florida
Reported: 6 hours ago

Pensacola — this week’s fishing report (early May) Overview - Strong, multi-area bite right now: surf, inshore/backwaters, nearshore reefs/wrecks and offshore all producing when conditions allow. - Water temps are warming (upper 60s–low 70s reported), bait is moving in, and fish are active from the beach out to the wrecks...

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James Callahan Pensacola, Florida Reported: 6 hours ago

Pensacola — this week’s fishing report (early May)

Overview
- Strong, multi-area bite right now: surf, inshore/backwaters, nearshore reefs/wrecks and offshore all producing when conditions allow.
- Water temps are warming (upper 60s–low 70s reported), bait is moving in, and fish are active from the beach out to the wrecks and ledges.
- Wind and frontal passages will still create short weather windows — plan trips around calmer days.

What’s biting
- Surf / Beach: Pompano run in full swing (also whiting, some drum). Spanish mackerel are showing up along the beach; king mackerel will be more common as the month progresses.
- Pier: Spanish mackerel and early kings near mid-to-end of the pier; night fishing around lights can produce.
- Inshore / Bays / Flats: Big spotted trout and redfish are active on the flats and around grass edges; flounder and slot reds in some areas.
- Nearshore / Reefs & Wrecks: Vermilion (vermilion) snapper, amberjack, grouper and a steady reef/wreck bite. Mangrove snapper and scamp show on structure.
- Offshore / Deep-water: When weather permits, bottom fishing and deep drops are producing tilefish and solid bottom action. Trolling lanes are starting to produce kings in places.

Baits, tackle & techniques
- Surf: Bottom rigs with fresh shrimp or sand fleas for pompano/whiting; small jigs or gotcha plugs for Spanish.
- Pier: Cut bait for bottom species; live bait for kings and bigger pelagics.
- Inshore: Live shrimp, soft plastics, or topwater/traction plugs around bait pods and grass edges for trout and reds.
- Nearshore/Offshore: Sabiki rigs for tink

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Tom Myers
Gulf Shores, Alabama
Reported: 12 hours ago

Redfish and trout have been biting good lately. Spanish mackerel have really shown up in big numbers and have been very hungry lately.

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Tom Myers Gulf Shores, Alabama Reported: 12 hours ago

Redfish and trout have been biting good lately. Spanish mackerel have really shown up in big numbers and have been very hungry lately.

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Mitch Lattof
Orange Beach, Alabama
Reported: 1 day ago

Lots of big redfish , steady on the speckled trout 5/1- 57 redfish 5/3- 31 redfish 5/4- 14 redfish 22" trout 5/5- 3 redfish 6 trout 17-19" 5/6 - morning - 5 redfish 9 trout 16-19" Afternoon- 13 redfish

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Mitch Lattof Orange Beach, Alabama Reported: 1 day ago

Lots of big redfish , steady on the speckled trout
5/1- 57 redfish
5/3- 31 redfish
5/4- 14 redfish 22" trout
5/5- 3 redfish 6 trout 17-19"
5/6 - morning - 5 redfish 9 trout 16-19"
Afternoon- 13 redfish

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Brooks Moore
Orange Beach, Alabama
Reported: 1 day ago

Beeliners Triggerfish

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Brooks Moore Orange Beach, Alabama Reported: 1 day ago

Beeliners
Triggerfish

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Troy Wise with 4 Seasons Outfitters
Elberta, Alabama
Reported: 2 days ago

Here's some spring break pics

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Troy Wise with 4 Seasons Outfitters Elberta, Alabama Reported: 2 days ago

Here's some spring break pics

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Braden Coker
Pensacola, Florida
Reported: 2 days ago

Night bite is super hot right now. Trout and redfish. Daytime fishing has been producing a ton of Spanish mackerel and some bull reds showing up

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Braden Coker Pensacola, Florida Reported: 2 days ago

Night bite is super hot right now. Trout and redfish.
Daytime fishing has been producing a ton of Spanish mackerel and some bull reds showing up

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Craig Mick
Pensacola, Florida
Reported: 6 days ago

Same as it's been lots and lots of vermillion for the table and amberjacks for the fun.

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Craig Mick Pensacola, Florida Reported: 6 days ago

Same as it's been lots and lots of vermillion for the table and amberjacks for the fun.

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Jake Durant with Gulf Bay Charters
Pensacola, Florida
Reported: 6 days ago

Both inshore and offshore bites are good right now

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Jake Durant with Gulf Bay Charters Pensacola, Florida Reported: 6 days ago

Both inshore and offshore bites are good right now

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