Gulf of Mexico (Gulf of America) Fishing Reports (May 2026)

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Fishing reports straight from our guides in Gulf of Mexico (Gulf of America)

Tom Myers
Gulf Shores, Alabama
Reported: 1 day ago

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

Tom Myers Gulf Shores, Alabama Reported: 1 day 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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Eric Rodriguez
Key Largo, Florida
Reported: 2 days ago

Great flats fishing with the weather stabilizing

Eric Rodriguez Key Largo, Florida Reported: 2 days ago

Great flats fishing with the weather stabilizing

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Mitch Lattof
Orange Beach, Alabama
Reported: 2 days 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

Mitch Lattof Orange Beach, Alabama Reported: 2 days 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: 2 days ago

Beeliners Triggerfish

Brooks Moore Orange Beach, Alabama Reported: 2 days ago

Beeliners
Triggerfish

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Chris Endicott
Port Orange, Florida
Reported: 2 days ago

Mai bite is decent. 2 blue marlin aswell

Chris Endicott Port Orange, Florida Reported: 2 days ago

Mai bite is decent.
2 blue marlin aswell

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Ken Diaz
Miami, Florida
Reported: 2 days ago

Spring time means all engines go! With constant warmer temps, all species are happy and settled into their regular behavior patterns. Plenty of opportunities to go after the many targeted species we have to offer both on fly and spin. Come out, book a guide and see what South Florida...

Ken Diaz Miami, Florida Reported: 2 days ago

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Jake Derado
Clearwater, Florida
Reported: 2 days ago

Redfish and snook fishing has been great!

Jake Derado Clearwater, Florida Reported: 2 days ago

Redfish and snook fishing has been great!

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Billy Pettigrew
Port Orange, Florida
Reported: 2 days ago

Here is a double by a father and daughter duo

Billy Pettigrew Port Orange, Florida Reported: 2 days ago

Here is a double by a father and daughter duo

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★★★★★
Went out on a solo flats trip with Captain Brad and had a great time. Slow morning picked up towards midday when we started pitching docks. Captain Brad was a great teacher, explained technique well and got us on fish. Friendly, knowledgeable, and a lot of fun had on the day
Steven K. | May 8, 2026

Trip: Clearwater Nearshore - 22’ Dusky
★★★★★
Great trip with Captain Tim. Caught my first redfish and snook!! And a bunch of other cool stuff. Thanks for a great day of fishing. Looking forward to next year 😁👍🏻👍🏻
Andrew H. | May 7, 2026

Trip: Big Fish Light Tackle Adventure
★★★★★
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
★★★★★
Absolutely loved every minute with the family out there, and wouldn't have been possible without Jake and Tim. We can't wait to book again, thank you guys. Till next time!
Josiah R. | May 5, 2026

Trip: Fishing In Gulf Of America
★★★★★
Trip was great had a fun time Captain Tim put us on fish Caught no fish.
Ronald C. | May 4, 2026

Trip: Tarpon Trip - 25’ Sea Born FX25
★★★★★
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
★★★★★
Great captain - great experience - 5 stars all around!
Christian F. | May 4, 2026

Trip: Epic Islamorada Inshore
★★★★★
Had a great day of fishing. Non stop reeling. Took my son, son-in-law, and 2 nephews. No got sick. The only problem we had was we were exhausted from reeling in the fish. Great problem.
William B. | May 3, 2026

Trip: Destin Trolling & Bottom Fishing
★★★★★
Kyle was a very skilled captain. Found many fish for us
Susan E. | April 30, 2026

Trip: Destin Trolling & Bottom Fishing
★★★★★
Awesome experience. Captain Brad and Ben were fantastic. Caught lots of fish. His experience was invaluable. Can’t wait to book him again.
Patrick F. | April 30, 2026

Trip: Clearwater Nearshore - 22’ Dusky