Where can I catch redfish in Pensacola?

They are plentiful in the marshes and estuaries of Pensacola Bay, Escambia Bay and throughout Pensacola’s system of coastal bays and wetlands. This is where we catch slot sized juvenile redfish (keepers), highly sought after for their taste as well as their fight.

What fish are biting in Pensacola now?

Spanish mackerel, ladyfish and bluefish finally are starting to show up in Pensacola Bay, and of course you can still find plenty of them out in the Gulf along the beaches. The red snapper bite in Pensacola Bay has been pretty tough, but if you put some effort into it, you should be able to pick up a few keepers.

Can you catch red snapper in Pensacola Bay?

Because of the unusually deep waters of Pensacola Bay, in some places exceeding 50 feet in depth, Red Snapper also have been caught in Pensacola Bay. However, the best all around fishing for snapper is bottom fishing offshore with an experienced fishing guide like Captain Brandy.

How much does it cost to go deep sea fishing in Pensacola?

Private deep sea fishing charters in Florida will cost anywhere from $150.00 to $225.00 per hour, not per person, and will usually require a 4-6 hour minimum.

How deep is the water under the Pensacola Bay Bridge?

It carries two to four lanes of U.S. Highway 98 across Pensacola Bay….

Pensacola Bay Bridge
Width 55 feet (16.8 meters)
Clearance below 65 feet (19.81 meters)
History

Can you fish on Pensacola Beach?

Pensacola Beach Gulf Pier At almost 1,500 feet long, you can catch a huge range of fish from Pensacola Beach Pier. Reel in Sheepshead, Flounder, and Drum near the beach. Battle Cobia, Kingfish, and even Mahi Mahi at the end. Heck, people have caught Sailfish here in the past!

What fish is in season in Pensacola?

Offshore, it’s the perfect time to take on big game species like Marlin, Sailfish, Tuna, and Mahi Mahi. And of course, the June-July Red Snapper season is the best time of year to visit Pensacola’s reefs. Snapper are the summer favorite, but Grouper fishing is at its best in winter.

What fish can I catch in Pensacola Bay?

Inshore, Tarpon, Trout, Sheepshead, and more fill the bays. Offshore, it’s the perfect time to take on big game species like Marlin, Sailfish, Tuna, and Mahi Mahi. And of course, the June-July Red Snapper season is the best time of year to visit Pensacola’s reefs.

Where can I catch red snapper in Pensacola?

These fish are commonly found on bottom structure anywhere from 40 to 300 feet off of Pensacola. The public reefs and bottom just off of Pensacola in 40 to 150 feet offer anglers a good opportunity to harvest these fish. Snapper and grouper can be targeted using both dead and live bait.

What fish are in season in Pensacola?

Can you deep sea fish in Florida?

Florida deep sea fishing is hot all throughout the year. You can find great deep sea action in these areas: South Florida- Fort Lauderdale to Miami (marlin, wahoo, blackfin tuna) East coast- Stuart and West Palm Beach (sailfish, yellowfin tuna)