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trip description for 4 Hour Short Fun Offshore Run in Pensacola

Come aboard Captain Devin's 25' Center Console for an intro to saltwater fishing. This trip will be a short fun run offshore to the reefs. You will be utilizing techniques like: Bottom Fishing, Deep Dropping, Drift Fishing, and Trolling depending on the day. We will target red snapper in the summer while they are in season. Book a trip and have yourself a great time! We provide cold water and all fishing gear and licenses. Please plan on bringing any other personal items such as drinks and sunscreen! Read More

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4 Hour Short Fun Offshore Run

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25 ft 1 - 6 People From $700
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Fishing in Bon Secour
Fishing in Bon Secour
Fishing in Bon Secour
trip description for Gulf Shores Inshore Slammin' in Bon Secour

If you're looking for a fantastic way to enjoy the summer down in Gulf Shores, AL, then you're in the right place! Captain Shawn is a real pro, and has fished professionally all over the world, including a legendary run on the Kona Cowboy out of Kona, Hawaii! The shallow inshore water here in Gulf Shores provides perfect habitat for several popular sportfish species, especially the "Big Three" of Redfish, Speckled Trout, and Flounder. There are also plenty of chances to hook Sheepshead, which share the same habitat. Whether you're a beginner or an old hand, hooking big time Redfish and Trout off the flats is absolutely thrilling, and Captain Shawn has plenty of tips and tricks to improve your fishing and put you in a position for success. You'll be fishing aboard his 25' Shearwater center console. She's perfect for this kind of trip, and she's powered by a powerful Mercury 300-HP outboard, so you can spend less time cruising and more time fishing. The boat is equipped with a GPS, fishfinder, live bait well, and an icebox for your keepers. When you come aboard with Captain Shawn, you'll be provided all the tackle and bait that you need. All you need to bring is food, drinks (no glass please), sunscreen, sunglasses, and a cooler for your catch. Fish cleaning is also available, so you can take home a delicious dinner! You can catch the Dauphin Island-Fort Morgan ferry every day except Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Years. Please visit https://mobilebayferry.com/schedule/ for the daily schedule and pricing. Read More

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Gulf Shores Inshore Slammin'

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25 ft 1 - 4 People From $400
Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin
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trip description for Captain’s Choice: Troll + Shark in Destin

The Captain’s Choice charter trips include 1 hour of light tackle trolling, followed by 4 hours of shark fishing! Fun for the whole family! We are located behind Dewey Destin’s on the harbor. We share a parking lot with Luther’s Pontoon and Dewey’s. Please pull all the way down the hill to the water the morning of (free parking) and we can get everyone loaded up. We recommend you bring drinks/snacks and sunscreen. It will be hot! But we do have AC inside the boat as well as a restroom. We leave the dock at 5:30am so we ask if you could try and come a few minutes early so we can get everyone signed in and load your bags on the boat. A run down of our trolling charters: We have out 3-4 rods at a time and are continuously moving. We will pull lures through the water as we cruise through the Emerald Coast. You'll get to see an amazing sunrise (and probably some dolphins). Our targeted species are king Mackerel, Spanish mackerel, and bonitas. Light tackle trolling is fun for all ages, and the bite lately has been great first thing in the morning. A run down of our shark fishing charters: We make our way to our shark fishing spot, which is only about 10 mins away/less than a mile off shore. Then we will then throw the anchor and chum the waters with carcasses from the previous day and get our 3 big shark rods out. We have them all at different levels, one at the bottom, one mid-water and one floating on top. After we get those out and everyone is comfy we will get a couple of bottom fishing rods out to try and catch some snappers, trigger fish, etc. This is what we will do while we wait for the shark bite. The sharks will smell our chum and come to us so we have to be patient. Once we get the shark hooked up, we will get all of the other rods reeled in, throw the poly ball connected to our anchor and fight the shark. This way we can move with the shark and back down on him if needed. I hope this was helpful! Please let me know if you have any questions. We look forward to fishing with y'all. Read More

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Captain’s Choice: Troll + Shark

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34 ft 1 - 6 People From $1,380
Fishing in Gulf Breeze
Fishing in Gulf Breeze
Fishing in Gulf Breeze
trip description for Pensacola Bay Fly Fishing in Gulf Breeze

A fishing charter in Pensacola/Gulf Breeze, FL, is the perfect way to experience the Gulf Coast's rich fishing opportunities. On this trip, you'll head out to chase a wide range of inshore and nearshore species on either fly tackle or ultra-light tackle, both of which are a blast for anglers of all levels. Captain Richard is an expert when it comes to fish here off the coast of Pensacola/Gulf Breeze, and he'll be able to show you some great spots to catch all kinds of fish. You'll be targeting a range of species, including Pompano, Spanish Mackerel, Redfish, Speckled Trout, and Tarpon, each of which requires its own unique approach. Some of these fish rarely break 10 pounds, while Tarpon can grow to over 100! Given this huge range, don't be surprised if you switch tackle and rigging several times throughout your trip, as you pursue different species. We are a Do No Harm charter! All fish will be released. As Fly Fishing International Certified Casting Instructor, Richard can help tune up your cast or get you out there as a first timer. If you're using fly tackle, you'll likely be using 7 to 10-weight rods with saltwater reels designed specifically for the job. Equipment is provided, you will be using top of the line Thomas and Thomas fly rods with Tibor and Abel fly reels. You'll also use a range of flies, including surface poppers, streamers, and other kinds of imitators, all of which can entice different fish species. If you're using light tackle, you'll be using spinning rods and reels loaded with braided line. You'll also need a range of lures, including jigs, spoons, and soft plastics. Captain Richard will point you in the right direction, so you can be confident you're throwing the perfect tackle for the job! Fishing here in Pensacola/Gulf Breeze is a great way to enjoy Florida's beautiful coast and hook up some fantastic species! The fish are feeding—what are you waiting for? Read More

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Pensacola Bay Fly Fishing

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21 ft 1 - 3 People From $400
Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin
trip description for Destin 10 Hour Private Charter in Destin

So you think you can fish? This 10 Hour Private Fishing Charter might be just what you need to show off your angling prowess. We invite you to come aboard and show us what you got! (This trip is popular with highly competitive groups, so let us know if you have one or more pots going so we can help your group keep track of who's winning!) You will begin by trolling on your way to your first fishing spot, during your return toward shore, and in between spots (when time allows between drops). To start your day, your main focus will be bottom-fishing, but as the day progresses, we often switch to primarily trolling efforts if you catch your limit of your primary target or if the trolling action happens to be red-hot. On this trip, you can expect to be targeting a large variety of species, based on season and availability. For trolling, we will be tracking down premium top-water fish like King Mackerel, Mahi-Mahi, Wahoo, Tuna, Bonita, and more. Once we begin sending down our lines, we will be aiming for whatever premium species are in season- probably one or more of the many types of Grouper or the elite Red Snapper. You will likely also bring in some of the following: Vermillion Snapper (Mingo), White Snapper, Black Snapper, and Porgys. And who knows what else we might stumble upon?! Thank you for your interest in this booking, please let us know if you have any questions. Lets go fishing! Notes: A 3% Payment Proccessing fee will apply for all online, credit card, or digital wallet transactions and will be assessed and collected at the dock. No fees apply for payments made with cash/business check. Please remember- deckhands humbly work hard for and graciously accept tips. Customary gratuity is 20% of trip price and can be accepted before or after your trip. Thank you for your generosity! Read More

Deep Sea, Nearshore Fishing Charter near Pensacola

Destin 10 Hour Private Charter

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65 ft 1 - 30 People From $4,236
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Fishing in Gulf Breeze
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trip description for Gulf Breeze Inshore in Gulf Breeze

Depending on the water conditions we will work live or frozen baits then move to artificial baits Read More

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Gulf Breeze Inshore

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Everything to Know About Booking a Pensacola topwater fishing charter

What are the best topwater fishing charters in Pensacola?

Why should I book a topwater fishing charter in Pensacola with Captain Experiences?

Our Damn Good Guides currently offer 13 topwater fishing trips in Pensacola, and the most popular trips in the area are Bay Fishing Bonanza guided by Jake, Quick Trips! Kid friendly guided by Trey, and Gulfbound Glory: Emerald Coast guided by Tim.

Our guides in Pensacola are rated a 4.85 out of 5 based on 3287 verified reviews on Captain Experiences.

All guides on Captain Experiences are licensed, insured, and 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 topwater fishing guides / fishing lessons in Pensacola? Check out our beginner and family friendly topwater fishing guides in Pensacola.

What types of topwater fishing charters are common in Pensacola?

Deep Sea fishing is the most popular type of fishing for topwater fishing in Pensacola as well as nearshore fishing, inshore fishing, and flats fishing.

The most commonly sought after species for topwater fishing in Pensacola are: 1. spanish mackerel, 2. kingfish, 3. redfish, 4. red snapper, and 5. cobia.

How much do Pensacola topwater fishing charters cost?

Prices for topwater fishing in Pensacola can range anywhere from about $600 to $8,767, but the average price for a half day trip for topwater fishing in Pensacola is $732. The average price for a full day trip for topwater fishing in Pensacola is $4,494.

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 on a topwater fishing charter in Pensacola?

The most popular season to go on a topwater fishing charter in Pensacola is summer, and most anglers book their trips 19 days in advance.

Do I need a Pensacola fishing license and what are the bag limits in Pensacola?

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

Recent Reviews of Captain Experiences

  • ★★★★★
    Jake was an awesome guide. He knew his shit about the area and got us on fish on a fun bay trip to take our son out and see how’d he do with bigger water fishing. We will for sure be back to go out deep sea fishing with him next time.

    Jordan K. with Jake D. of Pensacola, Florida

  • ★★★★★
    Jake was a great guide and did an amazing job getting us on fish. My son and I will be booking him again for our next trip to Gulf Shores!!

    Aaron G. with Jake D. of Pensacola, Florida

  • ★★★★★
    Captain Richard was knowledgeable, patient, and generous with his time. Our group was able to catch several fish, and had to opportunities to see lots of wildlife including sharks, rays, and a school of large tarpon. I certainly recommend this experience!

    Owen K. with Richard M. of Gulf Breeze, Florida

  • ★★★★★
    Captain Katie and Nick are the absolute bomb!!!! Been coming to Destin for years waiting to find the right captain, don’t waste anymore time, if you’re looking for BIG SHARKS, Captain Katie is your girl!!! During the wait they kept the action going on smaller lines the entire time! And once the bite was on it was ON!!! Hats off Captain Katie, you are definitely one of the best!

    Paul-Jason Q. with Katie A. of Destin, Florida

  • ★★★★★
    Stellar Review for an Unforgettable Fish Charter Experience Our recent fish charter experience with Captain Katie and her first mate, Nick, was nothing short of phenomenal! I took my 13 and 11-year-old boys shark fishing, and Captain Katie did not disappoint. We landed an impressive 9' tiger shark that gave us an exhilarating challenge and wore us out in the best way possible. The excitement didn't stop there. Captain Katie expertly guided us to prime spots where we caught mackerel, bonita, and snapper, keeping the adrenaline high and the action continuous. We go charter fishing every year, and I can confidently say that this was the most enjoyable and memorable trip we've ever had. The crew's professionalism, expertise, and friendly demeanor made the entire experience exceptional. I highly recommend this crew for anyone looking for an unforgettable fishing adventure!

    Adam D. with Katie A. of Destin, Florida

  • ★★★★★
    We had a great time, caught a few keepers, and Chuck was awesome.

    Tonia E. with Lw B. of Destin, Florida

  • ★★★★★
    Great trip on short notice

    Jamie S. with Tim K. of Pensacola, Florida

  • ★★★★★
    Had a great time today with James. Learned alot today about fishing red snapper

    Erik with James C. of Pensacola, Florida

  • ★★★★★
    Tim is a badass!! Every aspect of our trip was magnificent. Great communicator, easy hang and we got the experience we were hoping for- plus more!! Highly recommend!

    Tony N. with Tim K. of Pensacola, Florida

  • ★★★★★
    Tim created the perfect experience on our trip. It was a graduation present for my son and it was everything he and I wanted it to be. Tim was fun, incredibly competent at his craft, and interacted with us in a relaxed manner that made for a wonderful day. I have been utilizing fishing guides regularly for years and Tim was by far the best guide I’ve ever had. Bravo!

    Tony N. with Tim K. of Pensacola, Florida

  • ★★★★★
    Richard is the best!

    Kathy M. with Richard M. of Gulf Breeze, Florida

  • ★★★★★
    We had a great day on the water with Richard who is a knowledgeable and experienced fly-fishing guide. I highly recommend spending a day or two with him!

    Greg S. with Richard M. of Gulf Breeze, Florida

  • ★★★★★
    Captain Shawn did a great job on a tough day. Really enjoyed the experience!

    Eric . with Shawn S. of Bon Secour, Alabama

  • ★★★★★
    I had a great day on the water with Capt Richard. I especially appreciated his willingness and experience to teach me as it was my first time saltwater fly fishing.

    Jon H. with Richard M. of Gulf Breeze, Florida

  • ★★★★★
    Weren't able to make it offshore do to windy conditions and rough seas. Fished in the Bay instead.

    Gib H. with James C. of Pensacola, Florida

  • ★★★★★
    Good trip

    Webster J. with Trey S. of Santa Rosa Beach, Florida

  • ★★★★★
    Jake was a great Captain for our Inshore Fishing Trip. He worked really hard and was very respectful and did all he could to help us take some fish home. The conditions weren't perfect, but that's fishing. I would recommend Jake to anyone looking for a family fishing trip inshore.

    Blake M. with Jake D. of Pensacola, Florida

  • ★★★★★
    Great afternoon fishing trip with Shawn!

    Bryan P. with Shawn S. of Bon Secour, Alabama

  • ★★★★★
    We Loved Captain Shawn! He was patient, helpful and very engaging. If the fish weren’t biting in one spot he’d move to another. We caught a variety of species and was knowledgeable about every one we caught . He realized how excited I was to see the dolphins so he got them to jump in our waves from the boat. Every time we saw them he was sure to try to get them to interact with us. His boat was very nice and clean, you could tell he loved his boat. IT WAS AWESOME! We plan on a second trip with him to do offshore fishing next. We enjoyed his inshore trip and hospitality! HIGHLY RECOMMEND! One more thing… although we didn’t bring our 10 year old son I definitely would not hesitate to take him out on a Captain Shawn’s boat! He’s a family man, I could tell he would do great with younger passengers as well.

    Shannon P. with Shawn S. of Bon Secour, Alabama

  • ★★★★★
    Richard was great at everything. Plenty of fish and a wealth of knowledge.

    Shelden F. with Richard M. of Gulf Breeze, Florida

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