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Everything to Know About Booking a Pensacola Bay live bait fishing charter

What are the best live bait fishing charters in Pensacola Bay?

Why should I book a live bait fishing charter in Pensacola Bay with Captain Experiences?

Our Damn Good Guides currently offer 11 live bait fishing trips in Pensacola Bay, and the most popular trips in the area are Bay Fishing Bonanza guided by Jake, Inshore "Catch Fish Guarantee" guided by Bill, and Inshore Fishing Guide Service guided by Mitch.

Our guides in Pensacola Bay are rated a 5 out of 5 based on 3716 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 live bait fishing guides / fishing lessons in Pensacola Bay? Check out our beginner and family friendly live bait fishing guides in Pensacola Bay.

What types of live bait fishing charters are common in Pensacola Bay?

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

The most commonly sought after species for live bait fishing in Pensacola Bay are: 1. redfish, 2. spanish mackerel, 3. red snapper, 4. speckled trout, and 5. mangrove snapper.

How much do Pensacola Bay live bait fishing charters cost?

Prices for live bait fishing in Pensacola Bay can range anywhere from about $600 to $1,650, but the average price for a half day trip for live bait fishing in Pensacola Bay is $899. The average price for a full day trip for live bait fishing in Pensacola Bay is $1,315.

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 live bait fishing charter in Pensacola Bay?

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

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

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

Recent Reviews

  • ★★★★★
    Bill hooked us up with Captain Clay. Three guys looking for redfish with fly rod and lures. Got one huge school of redfish and all three hooked up and boated three nice fish. Bumch of other species and got some fish for dinner. Captain Clay was great guide and would book him again

    Thomas W. | November 18, 2024

    Trip: Inshore "Catch Fish Guarantee"

  • ★★★★★
    I highly recommend Mitch. He's friendly, laid back and great with kids. He worked hard for us to find redfish. We moved around a lot as needed. I would definitely book with Mitch again.

    Ryan F. | August 10, 2024

    Trip: Inshore Fishing Guide Service

  • ★★★★★
    Captain Alex and Chago were THE BEST!!! They both worked so hard to make sure we caught as many fish as possible and had a great time even when it was pouring down rain on us. We would go back and fish with them any day. Awesome trip!!

    Toni S. | August 3, 2024

    Trip: Half Day Bay/Nearshore

  • ★★★★★
    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. | July 18, 2024

    Trip: Bay Fishing Bonanza

  • ★★★★★
    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. | July 14, 2024

    Trip: Bay Fishing Bonanza

  • ★★★★★
    Alex and Stephen were both amazing. They kept us informed ahead of time and the fishing trip was amazing. Stephen knew exactly where to go and my son & I had the experience of a lifetime!

    Bryan H. | July 7, 2024

    Trip: Half Day Bay/Nearshore

  • ★★★★★
    We had an amazing time fishing with Lance in Pensacola Bay. He put us on the exact fish we asked to pursue and couldn’t have had a better time. Highly recommend. 10 out of 10.

    Jeff G. | June 22, 2024

    Trip: Limits with Lance

  • ★★★★★
    These guys made a last minute trip happen. Our captain, Alex, worked hard to put us on some good fish. Even when the weather was against us we had some great Florida Panhandle fishing.

    Paul S. | June 5, 2024

    Trip: 3/4 Day offshore/bay

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

    Erik | May 29, 2024

    Trip: Pensacola Fishing Frenzy

  • ★★★★★
    Alex was an amazing captain! We hit up a couple different spots landing some sheep head, red fish, and even a blowfish and bull shark!! 10/10 would recommend he was awesome with our 9 year old too!!

    Erin W. | March 28, 2024

    Trip: Half Day Bay/Nearshore

  • ★★★★★
    Was a great trip! Had an awesome time.

    Scott D. | December 22, 2023

    Trip: Half Day Bay/Nearshore

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

    Gib H. | October 25, 2023

    Trip: Pensacola Fishing Frenzy

  • ★★★★★
    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. | October 16, 2023

    Trip: Bay Fishing Bonanza

  • ★★★★★
    This was my daughter's and my first offshore fishing trip, and we couldn't have asked for a better one. Captain Tim was incredible, got us on some great fish, and made the morning completely enjoyable. We went home with a lot of meat he cleaned up for us and created some wonderful memories. If you're looking for an amazing experience and a cooler full of fish to take home, Captain Tim is your guy!

    Rodney C. | August 5, 2023

    Trip: Legends of the Emerald Coast

  • ★★★★★
    Mitch was great about everything! Super clean boat! Very professional!

    Kevin B. | July 26, 2023

    Trip: Inshore Fishing Guide Service

  • ★★★★★
    Captain James was awesome. Very knowledgeable and took us out to several different locations to help us try to find the best spots. I would highly recommend Captain Experiences for deep sea fishing.

    Amy K. | July 26, 2023

    Trip: Pensacola Fishing Frenzy

  • ★★★★★
    It’s was good but got rained out. Didn’t get to fish much at all. Can’t really put a star rating on trip because of weather but I really like our captain

    James R. | July 17, 2023

    Trip: Pensacola Fishing Frenzy

  • ★★★★★
    Jake put us right on the fish and we caught them until we were too exhausted to reel anymore in. We will definitely fish with him next time!

    Ginger E. | July 3, 2023

    Trip: Bay Fishing Bonanza

  • ★★★★★
    Jake was great. He put us on fish the whole time. No dull moment and no sitting in one spot hoping for the best. Even recommended a place to take our fish to be cooked for us.

    Greg M. | May 29, 2023

    Trip: Bay Fishing Bonanza

  • ★★★★★
    Excellent in shore trip! Capt Jake was knowledgeable, personable, and just plain old fashioned fun. 10/10 I would run with him for all my Pensacola trips. I mean, you can’t complain to hook up on 27” and a 29” red fish!!

    Matthew B. | April 14, 2023

    Trip: Bay Fishing Bonanza

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