Pensacola Bay Fishing Reports (December 2025)

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Craig Mick
Pensacola, Florida
Reported: 3 months ago

We had a good run on back snapper along with the red snapper. Out of Pensacola pass lots of large vermillion snapper. Good catches of Amber jacks for a fun fight and release.

Craig Mick Pensacola, Florida Reported: 3 months ago

We had a good run on back snapper along with the red snapper. Out of Pensacola pass lots of large vermillion snapper. Good catches of Amber jacks for a fun fight and release.

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Mitch Lattof
Orange Beach, Alabama
Reported: 4 months ago

Fishing has been pretty good for big trout not a lot of fish but large ones - last 6 trips we have released 16 speckled trout between 20-28.5" . A few flounder here and there and the redfish have been hit and miss.

Mitch Lattof Orange Beach, Alabama Reported: 4 months ago

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Doug Pacitti
Pensacola, Florida
Reported: 7 months ago

The Vermillion snapper and Spanish mackerel have been on fire the last couple of days!

Doug Pacitti Pensacola, Florida Reported: 7 months ago

The Vermillion snapper and Spanish mackerel have been on fire the last couple of days!

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Craig Mick
Pensacola, Florida
Reported: 7 months ago

Sheepshead have still been biting and redfish are as well. Mix bag last trip out pompano black drum mangrove and sheepshead.

Craig Mick Pensacola, Florida Reported: 7 months ago

Sheepshead have still been biting and redfish are as well. Mix bag last trip out pompano black drum mangrove and sheepshead.

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Lance Powers
Pensacola, Florida
Reported: 7 months ago

The sheepshead bite has slowed down a little but the Spanish Mackerel and speckled trout has picked up along with some redfish and flounder mixed in!

Lance Powers Pensacola, Florida Reported: 7 months ago

The sheepshead bite has slowed down a little but the Spanish Mackerel and speckled trout has picked up along with some redfish and flounder mixed in!

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Scott Luster
Orange Beach, Alabama
Reported: 10 months ago

Catching Giant Snapper is our specialty

Scott Luster Orange Beach, Alabama Reported: 10 months ago

Catching Giant Snapper is our specialty

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Pasco Gibson
Pensacola, Florida
Reported: 10 months ago

Big winter time redfish! Scamp grouper are always a good offshore target! Along with big Red Snapper. Swordfish is another specialty fish we target. We love catching big Wahoo!

Pasco Gibson Pensacola, Florida Reported: 10 months ago

Big winter time redfish! Scamp grouper are always a good offshore target! Along with big Red Snapper. Swordfish is another specialty fish we target. We love catching big Wahoo!

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Tom Myers
Gulf Shores, Alabama
Reported: 10 months ago

25 1/2 inch Speckled trout on the first trip. 27" on the second trip.

Tom Myers Gulf Shores, Alabama Reported: 10 months ago

25 1/2 inch Speckled trout on the first trip. 27" on the second trip.

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What a day! We had the best experience with Captain James and his crew mate today. I highly recommend booking this trip. I will definitely book again.
Kari S. | November 8, 2025

Trip: Pensacola Fishing Frenzy
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Captain Larry was great! He was patient when we kept getting our bait stolen and also provided helpful tips. This was our first fishing charter and he made it a lot of fun! Highly recommend!
Travis R. | October 9, 2025

Trip: 3-Hour Pensacola Angler's Delight
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Tyler, was very attentive and Luke was awesome. They could never disappoint. So fun
Catherine R. | September 14, 2025

Trip: 4-6 Hour - Inshore/Nearshore
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Larry was easy going and went out of his way to ensure I had a pleasant 1st time experience!
Jake H. | August 28, 2025

Trip: Half Day Nearshore Fishing
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Travis was an awesome guide. Kept us laughing the entire time and we caught several fish. Highly recommend and we will be back
Jonathon G. | August 18, 2025

Trip: Inshore And Nearshore Fishing
★★★★★
Will was are captain not Tyler he did a hell of a job. Highly recommend will.
Jemal L. | August 11, 2025

Trip: 4-6 Hour - Inshore/Nearshore
★★★★★
Tough trip this morning. Got on a few big trout early, but tough fishing. Mitch was an absolute excellent captain. Took great care of our crew. We really enjoyed the day with him and look forward to another trip.
Jeff D. | August 1, 2025

Trip: Inshore Fishing Guide Service
★★★★★
Capt. James went above and beyond to make our trip the most memorable first trip for our 8 yr old granddaughter. Him and his first mate answer the 1000 questions every 8 yr old asked with a smile on there face . We caught plenty of fish and took time to take all the pictures with the dolphins . The catamaran style boat is smooth in the water helping to make this first experience a great memory.
Bruce B. | July 30, 2025

Trip: Pensacola Red Snapper Frenzy
★★★★★
Had a very fun time
Benjamin S. | July 26, 2025

Trip: Inshore Fishing Guide Service
★★★★★
Captain Tim Rocked, caught lots of fish and had a blast !!!!
Rob C. | July 19, 2025

Trip: Legends Of The Emerald Coast

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