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Pensacola Fishing

Pensacola Fishing

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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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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Latest Pensacola Fishing Reports

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  • Fishing Fall /Winter 2024
    The offshore fishing has finally gotten pretty good and things are looking up. We are booked almost every day but the wind hasn’t let us fish very much. On the trips that we h


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  • June Fishing Forecast 2022
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  • June Fishing Forecast 2022
    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 be


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  • Fuel surcharge on charter fishing trips 2022
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Top Pensacola Bait & Tackle Stores

  1. Gulf Breeze Bait and Tackle
    We are a full line tackle shop with over 30 years of experience in assisting all your saltwater angling needs."We are the Fisherman's Candy Store" est. 1981 A Florida Family Fishing Tradition!

  2. Outcast Tackle and Marine
    Outcast Tackle and Marine was founded in March of 1987 as a saltwater only bait and tackle store. We have experienced considerable growth over the years and in 2014 we entered the marine business. We are known for our knowledge of all aspects of the

  3. Catch Live Bait


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Top Pensacola Fishing Charters & Guides

  1. Hot Spots Fishing Charters
    We are a full service charter business with both offshore and inshore boats. A variety of different species are targeted on our inshore trips including redfish, trout, flounder, sharks, and mackerel, but our specialty is fishing for red snapper and g

  2. Redfish University
    Redfish University is a unique opportunity for beginner, intermediate and advanced level anglers to improve their skills in the art of shallow water fishing for redfish, speckled trout, pompano and flounder. Redfish U. specializes in the challenging

  3. Got'm fishing charters
    Got’m Fishing Charters is located in beautiful Pensacola, Florida, home of the Blue Angles and sugar white sand beaches. If you’ve never visited Pensacola Beach before then you’re really missing the boat.

  4. A Reel Eazy Charter Services


  5. Fat Jax
    Deep Sea SHARK Fishing Charters! Reserve the Fat Jax for Sharkin at its best! Located in Pensacola Florida, just a short drive from Orange Beach and Gulf Shores Alabama!

  6. Chulamar Charter Boat
    Come fish the beautiful Gulf of Mexico with Captain Bubba Thorsen on the Charter Boat Chulamar or Charter Boat Katelyn.

  7. All Jack'd Up Fishing Charters


  8. Capt Wes Rozier's


  9. Bout Time Charters
    The original 'Bout Time Charters on the gulf coast. Located in Pensacola FL.

  10. Lively's Gulf Charters
    Trolling, Bottom Fishing, Bill Fishing, Boat Rides, Moonlight Cruises, Parties, Weddings and more!

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Top Pensacola Marinas

  1. Palm Harbor Marina
    In 2005 Palm Harbor Marina replaced Mahogany Landing Marina which was built in 1985. Mahogany Landing was severely damaged during hurricane Ivan in 2004. Palm Harbor was built using the most advanced modern dock building techniques. The docks are flo

  2. Island Cove Marina
    Island Cove Marina was built in 1984 and was originally called the Bayou Chico Marina. The name Island Cove was devised from its geographic features. The marina lies in a half moon cove protected by land behind it which is over 20' above sea le

  3. Zeke's Landing Marina
    Zeke’s Landing Marina is a six-acre complex located on Cotton Bayou in Orange Beach, Alabama, less than 10 minutes by boat from the Gulf of Mexico. The complex features complete marine facilities and is home of Zeke’s Charters, which has the Gulf Coa

  4. Romar Marina
    From boat lifts, wet slips to 60 feet and inside and outside dry storage, a dock store, a marine fuel dock with competitive pricing and in-house repairs and maintenance. What more could you ask for? Stop by and visit Romar Marina and let us show you

  5. Hudson Marina & Watersports
    Your one-stop spot for affordable water sport entertainment

  6. SanRoc Cay Marina
    Whether you enjoy unique courtyard events, shopping, dining, learning, pampering, dolphin cruises, deep sea fishing, snorkeling, diving, parasailing, jet-skiing, or simply spending a day on our beautiful Gulf water… Everything you need and more is ri

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Bouy Conditions

Station PCLF1 - 8729840 - Pensacola, FL
December 24, 2024 11:18 am CST
Location: 30.404N 87.211W
Wind Direction: E (80°)
Wind Speed: 1.9 knots
Wind Gust: 4.1 knots
Atmospheric Pressure: 30.28 in (1025.5 mb)
Water Temperature: 55.9°F (13.3°C)


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