Pensacola is an ideal fishing destination, boasting grassy flats and reefs just offshore of its beaches. Charter services in Pensacola can take visitors out fishing for various species depending on when they visit.
Pensacola truly shines during its summertime peak, when large crowds fill its beaches and hundreds of boats take to the waters. Hotspots fishing Charters provide various trips both inshore and offshore.
January
Pensacola’s crystal clear waters attract anglers year-round. Sheltered bays and grassy flats provide prime inshore fishing grounds while Oriskany’s wrecks serve as world-class artificial reefs.
Speckled Trout can be caught year-round in rivers, bayous and canals throughout January; sheepshead can be caught year-round on beaches while bull reds are abundant in the surf. Offshore trolling charters target Wahoo and Yellowfin Tuna provided there’s the right weather window.
February
Pensacola’s piers and beaches provide incredible inshore fishing, while taking to the bay offers endless possibilities. Sheepshead and flounder can often be found around piers; Cobia and Kingfish may also be present depending on natural or artificial reefs nearby.
Red Snapper is a year-round target, although out-of-season fishing requires catch and release. Let Captain Austin know your goals for your charter so he can create the ideal private trip experience.
March
As March draws nearer, you can catch red snapper and other species at the world’s largest artificial reef: The sunken aircraft carrier USS Oriskany. Sheepshead fishing along the coastline also becomes more prolific.
Got’m Fishing Charters offers exciting inshore fishing adventures on the bay for children of all ages with six and eight-hour bottom fishing trips that provide plenty of fish such as gag grouper, triggerfish, amberjacks and king mackerels!
April
Pensacola is a fishing enthusiast’s paradise with miles of coast to explore. If you are in search of Red Snapper and King Mackerel as well as inshore species like Sheepshead, Pompano or Flounder there is a charter specifically tailored to meet your needs.
Sheepshead are a common inshore species found on the grassy flats and mudflats of upper Escambia Bay, and lures such as popping corks with shrimp or baitfish will draw them towards your hook.
May
Pensacola Beach in Florida is known for three things; sugar white sand beaches, the Blue Angels and incredible red snapper fishing during season. Captain Chaz Heller of Got’m Charters runs 6-hour and 8-hour wreck fishing trips targeting grouper, snapper, triggerfish and amberjack.
He provides near shore trips targeting Speckled Trout, Sheepshead and Spanish Mackerel that are family friendly. In addition, extended offshore trips are available to target Cobia and big Bull Redfish.
June
Pensacola Beach is an ideal location for offshore fishing charters. The Gulf waters contain various species, such as red snapper and gag grouper; sheepshead begin appearing in the surf; amberjack season also typically kicks off around this time.
Try your luck at nearshore Cobia fishing, wreck fishing for Grouper and Triggerfish or extended offshore Deep Sea Trips that include trolling for King Mackerel – all trips include licenses.
July
Pensacola may be known for its sugar white sand beaches and Blue Angels, but don’t let this fool you – Pensacola also boasts incredible fishing! June through July are prime months to catch slot Red Snapper both inshore reefs and bay areas.
Offshore trolling charters may yield Wahoo, Yellowfin Tuna, Blackfin Tuna, Mahi Mahi, and King Mackerel; many such trips offer inclusive license packages to accommodate every angler on board.
August
Redfish, Speckled Trout, Flounder and Spanish Mackerel abound in inshore waters while trolling brings Wahoo, Mahi Mahi and Sharks as rewards.
Offshore, an array of species is readily available from wrecks and ledges to seasonally open amberjack. Shorter afternoon trips are perfect for families and kids; schooling Bull Redfish often arrive in Pensacola bays in late fall while amberjack have their brief season at this time as well.
September
Showintail Shark Fishing provides everything necessary to fish for trophy sharks in Pensacola waters – everything from equipment rental and bait supplies, all the way through expert guidance from their experienced guides.
October brings massive schools of Bull Redfish to Fort Pierce’s fishing pier, along with Spanish mackerel and king mackerel. Sheepshead bite well in the bay, while grouper are starting to school up.
Experience an enjoyable, relaxing day on the water with friends and family aboard an inshore charter.
October
Pensacola fishing charters provide an enjoyable fishing experience for anglers of all skill levels, from novice to expert angler. From inshore and offshore trips to tailor-made experiences – there’s sure to be something perfect!
The waters off San Diego boast an incredible diversity of species, such as Speckled Trout, Redfish, Flounder and Bull Redfish. And its offshore waters play host to some real apex predators such as Mahi Mahi and Wahoo.