Pensacola Fishing Reports (May 2026)

Craig Mick
Pensacola, Florida
Reported: 3 weeks ago

Great day mingos and a bunch of Amberjack released

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Craig Mick Pensacola, Florida Reported: 3 weeks ago

Great day mingos and a bunch of Amberjack released

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Matthew Miller
Pensacola Beach, Florida
Reported: 1 month ago

2 boat limit of vermillion snapper and a few others mixed in. Around 120 fish.

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Matthew Miller Pensacola Beach, Florida Reported: 1 month ago

2 boat limit of vermillion snapper and a few others mixed in. Around 120 fish.

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Craig Mick
Pensacola, Florida
Reported: 1 month ago

When we can get offshore, we have been getting our limit of vermillion. Then, catch and release Amberjack inshore was good for sheepshead, but slowing after the spawn. Mackerel have shown up along with some bait schools Kings should be right behind.

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Craig Mick Pensacola, Florida Reported: 1 month ago

When we can get offshore, we have been getting our limit of vermillion. Then, catch and release Amberjack inshore was good for sheepshead, but slowing after the spawn. Mackerel have shown up along with some bait schools Kings should be right behind.

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James Callahan
Pensacola, Florida
Reported: 1 month ago

Pensacola — Fishing Report for March Overview - Fish activity: HIGH (local forecasts/solunar sites) - Top targets: Large female spotted/seatrout on the shallow flats and sight-fishable redfish along the beaches. Offshore - good opportunities for open-water species (wahoo, swordfish) during this late‑March transition. Where and how to fish - Shallow...

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James Callahan Pensacola, Florida Reported: 1 month ago

Pensacola — Fishing Report for March
Overview
- Fish activity: HIGH (local forecasts/solunar sites)
- Top targets: Large female spotted/seatrout on the shallow flats and sight-fishable redfish along the beaches.
Offshore - good opportunities for open-water species (wahoo, swordfish) during this late‑March transition.
Where and how to fish
- Shallow flats (inshore: Focus on large female trout in shallow flats. Typical approaches: live shrimp or small baitfish presentations and soft plastics around grass edges and shallow potholes; sight‑casting on calm days is productive.
- Beaches and nearshore flats: Sight fish for redfish along sandbars and back of the beach troughs — sight casting with shrimp, topwater plugs, or jerkbaits when you can see wakes or tailing fish.
- Offshore/open water: Late‑March offshore bite is developing — opportunities for wahoo and swordfish. Expect trolling or deep‑water techniques for open‑water pelagics.
Tips
- Fish tides and solunar peaks for best action; check exact tide times for your launch spot.
- Calm, clear conditions favor sight‑fishing for reds and trout — approach quietly and watch for tails/wakes.

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Jake Durant with Gulf Bay Charters
Pensacola, Florida
Reported: 1 month ago

Both inshore and offshore bites are finally looking like spring!

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Jake Durant with Gulf Bay Charters Pensacola, Florida Reported: 1 month ago

Both inshore and offshore bites are finally looking like spring!

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Colin Obrien
Pensacola, Florida
Reported: 1 month ago

Redfish, black drum, and speckled trout have been biting like crazy in the second half of the incoming tide. Shrimp under popping corks or natural colored soft plastics have been getting the job done. This was from Wednesday, lost count of how many fish we caught before we were an...

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Colin Obrien Pensacola, Florida Reported: 1 month ago

Redfish, black drum, and speckled trout have been biting like crazy in the second half of the incoming tide. Shrimp under popping corks or natural colored soft plastics have been getting the job done. This was from Wednesday, lost count of how many fish we caught before we were an hour into it!

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Braden Coker
Pensacola, Florida
Reported: 1 month ago

Awesome afternoon solo trip with a limit of mangroves

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Braden Coker Pensacola, Florida Reported: 1 month ago

Awesome afternoon solo trip with a limit of mangroves

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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

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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

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