Pensacola or “The City of Five Flag” on the Emerald Coast makes a top fishing destination for many anglers. It was once known as the Red Snapper Capital of the World, only to be surpassed by its neighbor to the West. However, Pensacola is not only an excellent location to target Red Snapper, but many other species of fish with its river, 3 bays, and quick access to the Gulf of Mexico.
Inshore fishing around Pensacola provides excellent Bluefish, Flounder, Ladyfish, Pompano, Sheepshead, and Red Drum (Redfish). In the spring, Pensacola offers good Cobia fishing inshore and nearshore. June through early September, you can find good numbers of Tarpon as well.
Pensacola offers some of the best reef fishing with the enormous number of artificial and natural reefs just off the coast. Bottom fishing and trolling around these reefs will produce good catches of a variety of reef fish, including Grouper, Snapper, Triggerfish, King Mackerel, Jacks, and Sharks.
Fishing offshore of Pensacola in the Gulf of Mexico can provide excellent fishing, especially out on the “edge” near Desoto Canyon. Wahoo fishing can be excellent much of the year. Lots of Blackfin Tuna and some Yellowfin Tuna can be caught as well. There is also decent Blue Marlin fishing past the 100 fathom line.
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Trysler Grounds 4/13/2011 4:18:33 PM - The Trysler Grounds consist of natural hard/live bottom and streches across a large area.
Old Bob Sikes Bridge Fishing Pier - North 6/9/2012 11:50:19 PM -
Underwater Cypress Forest Hole 7/10/2013 6:41:17 PM - This underwater cypress forest is estimated to be 52,000 years old. They were buried in sediment, but were likely uncovered by Hurricane Katrina in 2005. The
Three Mile Barge 5/6/2011 11:54:21 PM - Flat Deck Steel Barge 25'W x 66' L
ORISKANY MEMORIAL REEF 4/22/2011 5:17:08 PM - Name ORISKANY MEMORIAL REEF County ESCAMBIA Depth (in feet) 212 Relief (in feet) 134 Description "NAVY AIRCRAFT CARRIER EX-USS ORISKANY 888 FEET LONG 135 FEET DEEP TO" Date of
Navarre Barge 4/11/2013 6:27:26 AM - Navarre Barge
Perdido Pass Farewell Buoy 5/6/2011 11:53:20 PM - Perdido Pass Farewell Buoy
Rookie Barge 3/13/2015 11:59:01 PM - "Rookie" Barge Reef Type Alabama Nearshore Public Reef Zone South of Perdido Pass Reef Name "Rookie" Barge Year 2013 Material
Perdido Pass Barge 4/13/2011 4:18:15 PM - Perdido Pass Barge 30.265233333 -87.558316667
KAWLIQAH 4/17/2012 10:41:45 AM - Attributes RECRD 6954 VESSLTERMS KAWLIQAH FEATURE_TYPE Wreck - Submerged, dangerous to surface navigation LATDEC 30.246633 LONDEC -87.549839 GP_QUALITY High DEPTH 0 SOUNDING_T
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There is a 16.75% catch rate for Vermilion Snapper, based on 7629 Vermilion Snapper counted.
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There is a 9.77% catch rate for Pinfish, based on 4448 Pinfish counted.
There is a 9.74% catch rate for Red Snapper, based on 4438 Red Snapper counted.
There is a 7.18% catch rate for Spanish Mackerel, based on 3269 Spanish Mackerel counted.
There is a 5.56% catch rate for Blue Runner, based on 2530 Blue Runner counted.
There is a 5.1% catch rate for Grey Triggerfish, based on 2321 Grey Triggerfish counted.
There is a 4.33% catch rate for Striped Mullet, based on 1972 Striped Mullet counted.
There is a 3.16% catch rate for Atlantic Croaker, based on 1439 Atlantic Croaker counted.
There is a 2.95% catch rate for Spotted Seatrout, based on 1342 Spotted Seatrout counted.
There is a 2.38% catch rate for Red Drum, based on 1086 Red Drum counted.
*** PLEASE NOTE *** Please check local, state/province, and federal laws before fishing for any species found on this site. All data is based on historical data found for this area, and in some cases as far back as the year 1600.
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Red Snapper 2022 7/6/2022 8:42:32 PM -
June Fishing Forecast 2022 6/14/2022 10:56:44 AM - Inshore Spanish mackerel are typically a popular species to target throughout the month of June. They can be found in Pensacola Bay and out in the Gulf of Mexico along the bea
Offshore 3 day trips is it the fish or the fun? 4/30/2022 6:26:57 PM - The 3 day trips have gained popularity over the past couple of years and photos like this when everything goes just right are a great way to showcase what it’s about. These de
Fuel prices effective March 8 2022 3/8/2022 5:37:23 PM - It’s no big secret that fuel cost are up all over the country and Orange Beach Marina is no exception. The cost of a deep sea fishing trip with us includes fuel gratuity and f
Fuel surcharge on charter fishing trips 2022 2/24/2022 8:26:21 AM - This time of year I always try to answer the telephone as it could be a potential charter fishing trip which is kind of a no brainer. However yesterday in discussing the trip
Boat yard 2022 is under way 2/6/2022 6:08:37 PM - If you don’t think this boat is big look at this.. Charterboat Intimidator!
Winter time work continues 1/24/2022 2:47:07 PM - The wintertime work continues on the charter boat intimidator. I have been working on the fish box over the last month basically rebuilding all of the lids replacing the hinge
Charter Boat Intimidator 1/21/2022 5:00:33 PM - The morning time is my favorite time of the day. This is what it’s all about to me
2022 fishing season is getting close! 1/19/2022 6:39:22 PM - We are in full swing of getting ready for the 22 fishing season. We are working on the fish boxes and the lids with new foam and new fiberglass to make sure the seal and keep
January fishing forecast 1/3/2022 2:34:40 PM - Inshore White trout fishing around the Pensacola Bay Bridge has been decent lately and should remain that way through at least January and February. A variety of baits will wo
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