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Everything to Know About Booking a Pensacola Beach black drum fishing charter

What are the best black drum fishing charters in Pensacola Beach?

Why should I book a black drum fishing charter in Pensacola Beach with Captain Experiences?

Our Damn Good Guides currently offer 18 black drum trips in Pensacola Beach, and the most popular trips in the area are Half Day Gulf Classics guided by Corey, Big 3 Catch & Release guided by Corey, and Afternoon Angling guided by Corey.

Our guides in Pensacola Beach are rated a 4.88 out of 5 based on 3814 verified reviews on Captain Experiences.

All guides on Captain Experiences are vetted by our team. You can access their reviews, click through trip photos, read bios to get to know them, and preview trip details like species, techniques, group sizes, boat specs and more.

Looking for kid friendly black drum guides / fishing lessons in Pensacola Beach? Check out our beginner and family friendly black drum guides in Pensacola Beach.

What types of black drum fishing charters are common in Pensacola Beach?

Inshore fishing is the most popular type of fishing for black drum in Pensacola Beach as well as nearshore fishing, jetty fishing, and flats fishing.

The most common fishing techniques in Pensacola Beach are light tackle fishing, drift fishing, and trolling but live bait fishing and bottom fishing are popular as well.

How much do Pensacola Beach black drum fishing charters cost?

Prices for black drum in Pensacola Beach can range anywhere from about $450 to $1,300, but the average price for a half day trip for black drum in Pensacola Beach is $647. The average price for a full day trip for black drum in Pensacola Beach is $1,326.

Is booking a fishing guide worth the money?

Hiring a guide provides a number of benefits and many choose to book a fishing guide for a combination of experience, local knowledge, convenience, and cost-effectiveness.

Working with experienced fishing guides who know the best local spots and techniques can dramatically increase your odds of a great day. Having someone who is on the water every day and knows the area like the back of their hand is going to give you the best chances of success.

Booking a guide is also more cost effective, especially if you only get out a handful of times per year. When you consider all of the costs you would incur on your own such as the price of a boat, maintenance, insurance, gas, high-quality gear and tackle, repairs, and more, you’ll find that DIY is sometimes not worth the expense.

Even if you’ve got a great setup already in your home waters, booking a guide also provides a great opportunity to experience new techniques, new locations, or even a chance at a new target species to knock off the bucket list.

What month is best for black drum fishing in Pensacola Beach?

The most popular season for black drum fishing in Pensacola Beach is summer, and most anglers book their trips 13 days in advance.

Do I need a Pensacola Beach fishing license for black drum and what are the bag limits for black drum in Pensacola Beach?

See here for more information on fishing licenses in Pensacola Beach, bag limits for target species, and fishing season regulations in Pensacola Beach. When in doubt, your fishing guide will always know the right rules and regulations in Pensacola Beach.

Recent Reviews

  • ★★★★★
    Johnny and JT were great! Winter fishing is tough but we all had a great time! I would definitely book a trip with Johnny again!

    Carmel B. | November 26, 2024

    Trip: Alabama Inshore Magic

  • ★★★★★
    Captain Corey did an awesome job would. recommend

    Jerry C. | November 2, 2024

    Trip: Half Day Gulf Classics

  • ★★★★★
    Great Trip Donald is very good at what he does. We had a Great Time and caught a lot of fish.

    William S. | October 7, 2024

    Trip: Hooked on Fun: 2hr Kid Fishing

  • ★★★★★
    Bradley was very good with making these 10-15 year old boys make sure they knew what to do and had a good time of fun. He made sure they each had a rod, baited. Nd could cast it where they needed. For two first time fisherman, they had a blast. The 10 yr old catch the most fish. We got back to the condo, and he told his dad let’s go fishing tomorrow. Thanks for a great first trip, saltwater fishing for theses boys.

    Douglas | October 6, 2024

    Trip: Orange Beach Hook up!

  • ★★★★★
    Capt. Corey was awesome. We caught lots of fish.

    John C S. | October 5, 2024

    Trip: Half Day Gulf Classics

  • ★★★★★
    Had an awesome trip despite the constant rain. Caught some nice reds and black drum. Overall an awesome experience with some nice fillets to boot.

    Cody G. | September 7, 2024

    Trip: Orange Beach Hook up!

  • ★★★★★
    100% recommend this charter! Captain is very knowledgable and has just as much fun as you do. You get to take home your fillets and enjoy your hard earned catch. We will be returning in the future.

    Krystal P. | August 21, 2024

    Trip: Orange Beach Half-Day Hookup

  • ★★★★★
    CPT Johnny was an awesome guy and he worked his tail off to make sure we caught some fish! He’s a fellow veteran and has a great sense of humor. I look forward to fishing with him again! Thanks Brother!

    Danny B. | August 14, 2024

    Trip: Alabama Inshore Magic

  • ★★★★★
    We had a very great time. Captain Troy was very knowledgeable and helped us find some great fishing fun. When I booked it I did not realize it was only fishing in the bay, that was my mistake. I told him and he still managed to make it a great time for our family. We caught several species, catfish, hard head catfish, few small stingrays (accidents), but we decided to release them all. It was still so much fun.

    Dustin R. | August 14, 2024

    Trip: Family Fun Fishing Trip

  • ★★★★★
    Jason was amazing. SO great with kids and very personable with adults. And an “authentic” type of personable, at that.

    Joel A. | August 12, 2024

    Trip: 3 Hour Kids Fishing Trip

  • ★★★★★
    Wonderful captain, knowledgeable, knew the waters, was prepped and ready to go. One of the best fishing charters we have ever had. Cleanest boat we’ve been on, and landed plenty of fish. Will come back again, we highly recommend Johnny. Thanks so much!

    Dane B. | July 31, 2024

    Trip: Alabama Inshore Magic

  • ★★★★★
    Don was awesome! we had a 4 and 7 year olds and he was very attentive to both. he wasn't overbearing like some captions and let us fish, but was on it if someone needed help. If you have kids and want to finish I highly recommend this charter!

    Jeff K. | July 30, 2024

    Trip: Family Fun ***CATCH & RELEASE***

  • ★★★★★
    Awesome guide!! Very knowledgeable and friendly... it was a great experience for all who went!!!

    Debbie N. | July 20, 2024

    Trip: 4 hour inshore/nearshore fishing

  • ★★★★★
    Great trip with Captain Donald!! We caught a lot of fish and had a great time!! Highly recommend!!

    James L. | July 17, 2024

    Trip: Family Fun ***CATCH & RELEASE***

  • ★★★★★
    Tom made for a spectacular experience. We caught tons of fish. He is patient and kind. We had no children on the boat but I could see where he would be great with them. He’s in with a really cordial guide community who seem to help each other out. We rarely passed a boat that didn’t wave and give a “hi Tom”. Really cool experience. Will do over and over again.

    Don H. | July 13, 2024

    Trip: Orange Beach Half-Day Hookup

  • ★★★★★
    Captain Troy was great, and had incredible stories. We had lots of fun.

    Les T. | July 11, 2024

    Trip: Family Fun Fishing Trip

  • ★★★★★
    We loved Captain Ty. He went out of his way to accommodate us and we would definitely book with him again!

    Lisa M. | July 6, 2024

    Trip: Hooked on Fun: 2hr Kid Fishing

  • ★★★★★
    The captain was very friendly and personable. It was a great experience and I would recommend it to anyone.

    Tony W. | July 6, 2024

    Trip: Kid’s Trip ***CATCH & RELEASE***

  • ★★★★★
    Johnny was a great captain and host.....he was very patient, educational and was very saftely conscious. We had some storms hit that delayed our fishing time, but he extended our time so we could get some good fishing in.... Overall, great day and we will ask for Johnny again next year....

    Tim L. | June 27, 2024

    Trip: Alabama Inshore Magic

  • ★★★★★
    Good trip. Recommend

    Michael V. | June 24, 2024

    Trip: Kid’s Trip ***CATCH & RELEASE***

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