{"id":11255,"date":"2019-11-19T12:19:54","date_gmt":"2019-11-19T11:19:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/fishingbooker.com\/blog\/?p=11255"},"modified":"2026-04-08T12:40:39","modified_gmt":"2026-04-08T12:40:39","slug":"fishing-in-pensacola-complete-guide","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/fishingbooker.com\/blog\/fishing-in-pensacola-complete-guide\/","title":{"rendered":"Fishing in Pensacola: The Complete Guide for 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"<span class=\"span-reading-time rt-reading-time\" style=\"display: block;\"><span class=\"rt-label rt-prefix\">Reading Time: <\/span> <span class=\"rt-time\"> 10<\/span> <span class=\"rt-label rt-postfix\">minutes<\/span><\/span><p><a href=\"https:\/\/fishingbooker.com\/destinations\/location\/us\/FL\/pensacola?utm_source=fishingbooker&amp;utm_medium=blog&amp;utm_campaign=post_content_link&amp;utm_term=11255\">Pensacola<\/a> is a true &ldquo;wish you were here&rdquo; destination, known for its sunny weather, warm seas, and white sandy beaches. For many people, that&rsquo;s where the vacation ends. But you&rsquo;re different. You look at this subtropical paradise and think, &#8220;I wonder what fish I can catch.&#8221; Good for you, because fishing in Pensacola is simply out of this world.<\/p><script src=\"https:\/\/fast.wistia.com\/player.js\" async><\/script><script src=\"https:\/\/fast.wistia.com\/embed\/fg4rfvecn0.js\" async type=\"module\"><\/script><style>wistia-player[media-id='fg4rfvecn0']:not(:defined) { background: center \/ contain no-repeat url('https:\/\/fast.wistia.com\/embed\/medias\/fg4rfvecn0\/swatch'); display: block; filter: blur(5px); padding-top:56.25%; }<\/style><wistia-player media-id=\"fg4rfvecn0\" aspect=\"1.7777777777777777\"><div class=\"wistia_preload_transcript_outer_wrapper\" style=\"width: 100%; height: 100%; display:flex; justify-content:center; align-items: center; margin-top:-56.25%;\"><div class=\"wistia_preload_transcript_inner_wrapper\" style=\" overflow: auto;\"><p class=\"wistia_preload_transcript_text\" aria-hidden=\"true\" tabindex=\"-1\" style=\"text-align: justify; font-size: 5px !important;\">In today&rsquo;s video we&rsquo;ll be heading down to&nbsp; Pensacola to check out one of the hottest&nbsp;&nbsp; fishing spots in Florida.\r\n\r\nWe&rsquo;ll talk to&nbsp; local captains about what you can catch&nbsp;&nbsp; and everything else you need to know before&nbsp; you book your trip. After watching this video,&nbsp;&nbsp; you&rsquo;ll have the chance to experience one&nbsp; of the Gulf&rsquo;s premier fishing destinations. Pensacola is surrounded by productive bays&nbsp; and inlets that are teeming with a variety&nbsp;&nbsp; of species.\r\n\r\nWhether you&rsquo;re fishing from&nbsp; the pier or hopping on a charter boat,&nbsp;&nbsp; this area holds some of the most diverse&nbsp; inshore fishing grounds in all of Florida. This vast network of estuaries is perfect for&nbsp; a variety of fishing trips. The backcountry&nbsp;&nbsp; waters of the upper Escambia Bay is&nbsp; excellent for sight casting and kayak&nbsp;&nbsp; fishing. One of the best spots is where the&nbsp; Escambia River flows into the bay.\r\n\r\nHere,&nbsp;&nbsp; you can target everything from Gator and&nbsp; Silver Trout to Redfish and Flounder.\r\n\r\nIf you&rsquo;re looking for even bigger fish, you should&nbsp; check out the deep waters of the Pensacola Pass.&nbsp;&nbsp; This part of the bay funnels&nbsp; in tons of migratory fish,&nbsp;&nbsp; making it a great spot for targeting Bull&nbsp; Reds, Sheepshead, Jack Crevalle, and many more.\r\n\r\nThere are plenty of wrecks scattered along&nbsp; the coast, such as the Oriskany Memorial Reef.&nbsp;&nbsp;\r\n\r\nThis underwater structure is an old aircraft&nbsp; carrier. It&rsquo;s currently the world&rsquo;s largest&nbsp;&nbsp; artificial reef. In fact, it&rsquo;s so big that locals&nbsp; have even nicknamed it the &ldquo;Great Carrier Reef.&rdquo;&nbsp;&nbsp; You can expect to reel in Red Snapper,&nbsp; Amberjack, King Mackerel, and many more.\r\n\r\nLast but not least, you definitely don&rsquo;t&nbsp; wanna miss out on the chance for a big game&nbsp;&nbsp; fishing adventure out of Pensacola.\r\n\r\nFurther&nbsp; out into the Gulf, you can find Marlin,&nbsp;&nbsp; Sailfish, Tuna, Mahi Mahi, and the list goes on. Pensacola is a popular check mark on many&nbsp; competitive anglers&rsquo; bucket lists. It hosts&nbsp;&nbsp; a variety of fishing competitions each year, such&nbsp; as the Pensacola International Fishing Tournament&nbsp;&nbsp; and Flora-Bama Fishing Rodeo.\r\n\r\nThese&nbsp; are fun events that everyone can enjoy,&nbsp;&nbsp; no matter your level of experience. You&nbsp; can buy a family pass for around 50 bucks,&nbsp;&nbsp; test your luck, and hopefully have your&nbsp; name mentioned among some of the greats. Pensacola fishing charters are licensed to&nbsp; cover everyone on board, so there&rsquo;s no need&nbsp;&nbsp; to buy a license on your own. Bait and tackle&nbsp; are usually included in the price as well,&nbsp;&nbsp; so just be sure to bring sunscreen, a hat, and&nbsp; your favorite snacks and drinks for the ride.\r\n\r\nFishingBooker makes planning your trip&nbsp; extra easy &ndash; with hundreds of local guides,&nbsp;&nbsp; verified reviews, and hassle-free online&nbsp; bookings, you&#039;ll save time and money,&nbsp;&nbsp; and experience an exciting day on the water.&nbsp; So go ahead and visit fishingbooker.com,&nbsp;&nbsp; take a look at the charters in the area,&nbsp; and start planning your adventure today! Last but not least, be sure to hit&nbsp; the subscribe button for more updates&nbsp;&nbsp; on some of the hottest fishing&nbsp; spots across the country!<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/wistia-player><p><\/p><p>In this article, we&rsquo;ll cover every aspect of Pensacola fishing. Learn what you can catch and how to do it. Get practical info on fishing spots, seasons, and much more. In a few minutes&rsquo; time, you&rsquo;ll have a working knowledge of Pensacola&rsquo;s various fisheries and know how to make the most of them.<\/p><h2 id=\"best-fish-to-catch-in-pensacola\">Best Fish to Catch in Pensacola<\/h2><p>Where do we even start? The city&rsquo;s surrounded by bays and beachfronts that hold a who&rsquo;s who of inshore game fish. <strong>It&rsquo;s also known as the &ldquo;Red Snapper Capital of the World,&rdquo;<\/strong> so you know you&rsquo;re in for a feast. Then there&rsquo;s <a href=\"https:\/\/fishingbooker.com\/blog\/pensacola-deep-sea-fishing\/\">deep sea fishing<\/a>. It takes a while to get to the best waters, but once you do, you can hook into some real apex predators.<\/p><p>Every town has those signature species that you just have to catch when you visit. Here, that&rsquo;s basically everything. Pensacola is home to many of the country&rsquo;s top game fish, after all. Luckily, you can break them down into three clear groups based on where they live.<\/p><h3 id=\"inshore-sport-fish\">Inshore Sport Fish<\/h3><figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/fishingbooker-prod-blog-backup.s3.amazonaws.com\/blog\/media\/2019\/11\/14151508\/Pensacola-Redfish-1024x683.jpeg\" alt=\"A happy woman holding a large Redfish caught while fishing inshore in Pensacola\" class=\"wp-image-11268\" srcset=\"https:\/\/fishingbooker-prod-blog-backup.s3.amazonaws.com\/blog\/media\/2019\/11\/14151508\/Pensacola-Redfish-1024x683.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/fishingbooker-prod-blog-backup.s3.amazonaws.com\/blog\/media\/2019\/11\/14151508\/Pensacola-Redfish-300x200.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/fishingbooker-prod-blog-backup.s3.amazonaws.com\/blog\/media\/2019\/11\/14151508\/Pensacola-Redfish-768x512.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/fishingbooker-prod-blog-backup.s3.amazonaws.com\/blog\/media\/2019\/11\/14151508\/Pensacola-Redfish.jpeg 1152w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><p>The shallows around Pensacola are full of <strong>Redfish<\/strong>, <strong>Spotted Seatrout<\/strong>, and <strong>Flounder<\/strong>. These are the some of the most popular inshore species in the country. But in Pensacola, they&rsquo;re just the baseline. Sporting anglers also target big <strong>Pompano<\/strong> in the surf. These relatives of Permit are stong, stubborn, and can be almost impossible to spot. And yes, they taste great.<\/p><p>There&rsquo;s one species that you have to bow your head to when you mention Pensacola&#8217;s <a href=\"https:\/\/fishingbooker.com\/fishing-type\/inshore\/us\/FL\/pensacola?utm_source=fishingbooker&amp;utm_medium=blog&amp;utm_campaign=post_content_link&amp;utm_term=11255\">inshore bite<\/a>: <strong>Tarpon<\/strong>. This is quite simply the perfect game fish &ndash; huge, strong, and super spooky. Tarpon spend their summer breaks lounging in the shallows. They show up in huge groups and crowd for space along the beaches. They&rsquo;re a little like us, when you think about it.<\/p><h3 id=\"delicious-reef-fish\">Delicious Reef Fish<\/h3><figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/fishingbooker-prod-blog-backup.s3.amazonaws.com\/blog\/media\/2019\/11\/14151504\/Pensacola-Snapper-fishing-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"A man and a boy holding a Red and Vermilion Snapper back at the dock after a fishing trip out of Pensacola, FL\" class=\"wp-image-11275\" srcset=\"https:\/\/fishingbooker-prod-blog-backup.s3.amazonaws.com\/blog\/media\/2019\/11\/14151504\/Pensacola-Snapper-fishing-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/fishingbooker-prod-blog-backup.s3.amazonaws.com\/blog\/media\/2019\/11\/14151504\/Pensacola-Snapper-fishing-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/fishingbooker-prod-blog-backup.s3.amazonaws.com\/blog\/media\/2019\/11\/14151504\/Pensacola-Snapper-fishing-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><p>The reefs around Pensacola are home to some seriously good eating. Close to shore, you&rsquo;ll find tasty treats like <strong>Triggerfish<\/strong> and small <strong>Snappers<\/strong>. There may also be bigger fish like <strong>Cobia<\/strong> and <strong>King Mackerel<\/strong>, depending on when you visit. As you venture farther out, you start to see all the big names in bottom fishing.<\/p><p>So what can you catch? It&rsquo;s a long list. <strong>Red<\/strong>, <strong>Lane<\/strong>, <strong>Mangrove<\/strong>, and <strong>Vermilion Snapper<\/strong> all live on Pensacola&rsquo;s reefs, as do <strong>Red<\/strong>, <strong>Gag<\/strong>, <strong>Scamp<\/strong>, and <strong>Black Grouper<\/strong>. And don&rsquo;t forget the trophy-sized <strong>Amberjack<\/strong>. This is the &#8220;Red Snapper Capital of the World,&#8221; but even out of Snapper season, you&rsquo;re in for a mighty fine meal after a day on the reef.<\/p><div class='featured-charters-container' data-trigger='featured-charters' data-destination-id='189' data-destination-title='Pensacola' data-perpage='4' data-currency='USD'data-filter-field='fishFilter'data-filter-value='mackerel_king'data-headline='Top Kingfish Fishing Charters in Pensacola'data-add-type='m'><\/div>\n\n\n\n<\/p><h3 id=\"deep-sea-monsters\">Deep Sea Monsters<\/h3><figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/fishingbooker-prod-blog-backup.s3.amazonaws.com\/blog\/media\/2019\/11\/14151508\/Pensacola-deep-sea-fishing-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"A man holding a large Yellowfin Tuna on a charter boat in the Gulf of Mexico\" class=\"wp-image-11267\" srcset=\"https:\/\/fishingbooker-prod-blog-backup.s3.amazonaws.com\/blog\/media\/2019\/11\/14151508\/Pensacola-deep-sea-fishing-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/fishingbooker-prod-blog-backup.s3.amazonaws.com\/blog\/media\/2019\/11\/14151508\/Pensacola-deep-sea-fishing-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/fishingbooker-prod-blog-backup.s3.amazonaws.com\/blog\/media\/2019\/11\/14151508\/Pensacola-deep-sea-fishing-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><p>Feel like getting your hooks into something bigger? Don&rsquo;t worry, Pensacola has it all. Bluewater anglers can fight their fill of <strong>Mahi Mahi<\/strong> and <strong>Wahoo<\/strong>, as well as <strong>Yellowfin<\/strong> and <strong>Blackfin Tuna<\/strong>. These are true big game predators and they&rsquo;re also great to eat. Test your skills and fill the coolers? Sounds like the definition of a win-win.<\/p><p>The fun doesn&rsquo;t stop there, though. Head far enough, and the <strong>Billfish<\/strong> come into play. Pensacola has access to some of the favorite hunting grounds of <strong>Sailfish<\/strong>, <strong>White Marlin<\/strong>, and <strong>Blue Marlin<\/strong>. You can even find <strong>Swordfish<\/strong> if you know where to look. Safe to say, you need to come well prepared when taking on these majestic beasts.<\/p><div class='reviews-fetcher-container' data-destination-id='189' data-destination-title='Pensacola' data-category-title='' data-category='' data-category-id='' data-trigger='reviews-fetcher' data-viewport-event='view_reviews_fetcher' data-action='In viewport' data-viewport-category='Reviews' data-label=''>\n                    <h3>What anglers said about fishing in Pensacola<\/h3>\n                <\/div>\n\n\n\n<\/p><h2 id=\"how-to-go-fishing-in-pensacola\">How to Go Fishing in Pensacola<\/h2><p>It&rsquo;s not just the fish that make Pensacola special. The city has a large charter fleet and multiple piers to wet a line from. You can also take part in angling events and competitions pretty much all year. In short, everything about this corner of <a href=\"https:\/\/fishingbooker.com\/blog\/fishing-in-florida\/\">Florida<\/a> is set up with fishing in mind. All you need to do is show up and enjoy.<\/p><p><strong>The two main ways to fish in Pensacola are chartering a boat and trying your luck from shore.<\/strong> Both can earn you a tasty meal and a barrelful of fun. Here&rsquo;s a summary of the pros and cons of each option.<\/p><h3 id=\"charter-fishing\">Charter Fishing<\/h3><figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"681\" src=\"https:\/\/fishingbooker-prod-blog-backup.s3.amazonaws.com\/blog\/media\/2019\/11\/14151507\/Pensacola-Charter-Fishing-1024x681.jpg\" alt=\"A large charter sportfishing boat cruising in the Gulf of Mexico on a sunny\" class=\"wp-image-11270\" srcset=\"https:\/\/fishingbooker-prod-blog-backup.s3.amazonaws.com\/blog\/media\/2019\/11\/14151507\/Pensacola-Charter-Fishing-1024x681.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/fishingbooker-prod-blog-backup.s3.amazonaws.com\/blog\/media\/2019\/11\/14151507\/Pensacola-Charter-Fishing-300x199.jpg 300w, https:\/\/fishingbooker-prod-blog-backup.s3.amazonaws.com\/blog\/media\/2019\/11\/14151507\/Pensacola-Charter-Fishing-768x511.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><p>If you want to catch lots of fish, this is the way to do it. Fishing on a boat makes you much more agile and opens up a range of techniques that just aren&rsquo;t possible from shore. It also lets you get to Pensacola&rsquo;s famous bottom and big game fisheries. And that&rsquo;s just the boat. On a charter, you&rsquo;ll also have a seasoned guide and quality gear to really give you the upper hand.<\/p><p>You can either charter a small, private vessel or board a large &ldquo;party boat&rdquo; with other anglers. If you know your way around a rod, party boats can be a good way to get to the Snapper grounds on the cheap. However, complete beginners and serious sport anglers are better off on private boats. They give you much more flexibility, and the crew will be able to give you their full attention.<\/p><div class='featured-charters-container' data-trigger='featured-charters' data-destination-id='189' data-destination-title='Pensacola' data-perpage='4' data-currency='USD'data-filter-field=''data-filter-value=''data-headline='Top Fishing Charters in Pensacola'data-add-type='m'><\/div>\n\n\n\n<\/p><h3 id=\"pier-and-surf-fishing\">Pier and Surf Fishing<\/h3><figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"682\" src=\"https:\/\/fishingbooker-prod-blog-backup.s3.amazonaws.com\/blog\/media\/2019\/11\/14151505\/Pensacola-Shore-Fishing-1-1024x682.jpg\" alt=\"A man surf fishing on a beach at sunrise, with a large bird standing nearby\" class=\"wp-image-11274\" srcset=\"https:\/\/fishingbooker-prod-blog-backup.s3.amazonaws.com\/blog\/media\/2019\/11\/14151505\/Pensacola-Shore-Fishing-1-1024x682.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/fishingbooker-prod-blog-backup.s3.amazonaws.com\/blog\/media\/2019\/11\/14151505\/Pensacola-Shore-Fishing-1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/fishingbooker-prod-blog-backup.s3.amazonaws.com\/blog\/media\/2019\/11\/14151505\/Pensacola-Shore-Fishing-1-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><p>Pensacola has several piers and endless beaches that you can explore on your own two feet. Obviously, you&rsquo;re more limited with what you can catch. Inshore species like Pompano and Redfish will be your main targets. However, Pensacola pier fishing can earn you Kingfish, Cobia, and even small Mahi if you&rsquo;re lucky.<\/p><p>The difference between surf and pier fishing isn&rsquo;t just the species. The great thing about surf fishing is that, if you bring your own equipment, you have complete freedom about when and how you fish. Pier fishing is more of a one-stop-shop for a few hours of fun. You can roll up, rent a rod, and catch some fish. It doesn&rsquo;t have the full &ldquo;outdoorsy&rdquo; feel, though.<\/p><h2 id=\"pensacola-fishing-spots\">Pensacola Fishing Spots<\/h2><p>You&rsquo;re spoiled for choice with places to fish in Pensacola. Even on foot, you&rsquo;ve got several piers and endless beaches to explore. Jump on a boat, and the sky&rsquo;s the limit. In fact, there&rsquo;s so much variety that it&rsquo;s impossible to cover every single spot. Instead, here are a few local favorites to whet your appetite.<\/p><h3 id=\"pensacola-beach-gulf-pier\">Pensacola Beach Gulf Pier<\/h3><figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/fishingbooker-prod-blog-backup.s3.amazonaws.com\/blog\/media\/2019\/11\/14151502\/Pensacola-fishing-pier-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"Pensacola Beach Gulf Fishing Pier stretching into the sea, as seen from the beach on a sunny day\" class=\"wp-image-11279\" srcset=\"https:\/\/fishingbooker-prod-blog-backup.s3.amazonaws.com\/blog\/media\/2019\/11\/14151502\/Pensacola-fishing-pier-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/fishingbooker-prod-blog-backup.s3.amazonaws.com\/blog\/media\/2019\/11\/14151502\/Pensacola-fishing-pier-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/fishingbooker-prod-blog-backup.s3.amazonaws.com\/blog\/media\/2019\/11\/14151502\/Pensacola-fishing-pier-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><p>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!<\/p><p>The pier costs $7.50 per angler, with discounts for kids, seniors, and military personnel. You can rent rods and buy bait at the pier&rsquo;s tackle shop. They also sell snacks and drinks, and there&rsquo;s a restaurant if you get more hungry. You&rsquo;ll hopefully catch your own lunch, though.<\/p><h3 id=\"pensacola-bay-fishing-bridge\">Pensacola Bay Fishing Bridge<\/h3><p><strong>Notice<\/strong>: The Fishing Bridge is under reconstruction and <a href=\"https:\/\/myescambia.com\/our-services\/natural-resources-management\/marine-resources\/pensacola-bay-fishing-bridge\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">closed until further notice.<\/a><\/p><p>If you&rsquo;re looking for hassle-free fishing on a budget, this is the spot for you. Drive right onto the bridge and park up where you want to fish. Put out your chair and drop some shrimp. Before long, you&rsquo;ll be reeling in a mix of Trout, Redfish, Spanish Mackerel, Sheepshead, and more.&nbsp;<\/p><p>You don&rsquo;t need a license to fish from the bridge. Just pay $5 per vehicle and $2 per passenger, or walk on for $2 each. The problem with the bridge is that it&rsquo;s pretty narrow, so it can be tough to turn around in a big truck. That, and the fact that it gets very busy in high season.<\/p><h3 id=\"johnson-beach\">Johnson Beach<\/h3><figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/fishingbooker-prod-blog-backup.s3.amazonaws.com\/blog\/media\/2019\/11\/14151502\/Johnson-Beach-Florida-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"A view towards the sea on Johnson Beach, a popular surf fishing spot on the Florida Panhandle\" class=\"wp-image-11280\" srcset=\"https:\/\/fishingbooker-prod-blog-backup.s3.amazonaws.com\/blog\/media\/2019\/11\/14151502\/Johnson-Beach-Florida-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/fishingbooker-prod-blog-backup.s3.amazonaws.com\/blog\/media\/2019\/11\/14151502\/Johnson-Beach-Florida-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/fishingbooker-prod-blog-backup.s3.amazonaws.com\/blog\/media\/2019\/11\/14151502\/Johnson-Beach-Florida-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><p>Looking for some good old-fashioned surf fishing? Head to literally any beach facing the Gulf. You&rsquo;ll find soft sands, clear water, and a range of fish species (think Redfish, Sharks, and Catfish, as well as Tarpon and Pompano in season). The main problem you&rsquo;ll come across is the crowds.<\/p><p>We chose Johnson Beach because it tends to be less busy than most. On top of that, it holds fish pretty consistently. However, you should be aware that the far eastern end is an unofficial nudist beach. Don&rsquo;t worry, you&rsquo;ll usually find plenty of empty beach between them and everybody else where you can cast in peace.<\/p><h3 id=\"pensacola-pass\">Pensacola Pass<\/h3><p>Pensacola Pass is the deepest point in the bay. It&rsquo;s also the only way in or out for miles around. This makes it a bottleneck for any migratory fish. If you&rsquo;re looking for a reliable place to fight big fish inshore, this is about as good as it gets.<\/p><p>The most iconic time to fish here is when the big Bull Redfish come through in the fall. However, you can pretty much always find something here. Jacks, Flounder, Trout, Sheepshead &ndash; pick any of Pensacola&rsquo;s inshore species and chances are, they stop here when they&rsquo;re in town.<\/p><h3 id=\"escambia-bay\">Escambia Bay<\/h3><figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/fishingbooker-prod-blog-backup.s3.amazonaws.com\/blog\/media\/2019\/11\/14151501\/Escambia-Bay-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"An aerial view of the upper Escambia Bay near Pensacola, FL, with the river in the foreground and Gulf of Mexico in the distance\" class=\"wp-image-11281\" srcset=\"https:\/\/fishingbooker-prod-blog-backup.s3.amazonaws.com\/blog\/media\/2019\/11\/14151501\/Escambia-Bay-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/fishingbooker-prod-blog-backup.s3.amazonaws.com\/blog\/media\/2019\/11\/14151501\/Escambia-Bay-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/fishingbooker-prod-blog-backup.s3.amazonaws.com\/blog\/media\/2019\/11\/14151501\/Escambia-Bay-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><p>If you&rsquo;re big on backcountry fishing, you&rsquo;ve got to explore upper Escambia Bay. It&rsquo;s only a stone&rsquo;s throw from the city but it has some of the best shallow-water fishing in Pensacola. This is where you&rsquo;ll find true Gator Trout and big tailing Redfish, as well as tasty Silver Trout and Flounder.<\/p><p>One of the most productive spots to fish is the marshy area where the Escambia River meets the bay. You can also explore the bayous on the east side of the bay. If you somehow get bored, you can always switch things up by fishing around the bridge pilings for Sheepshead.<\/p><h3 id=\"oriskany-memorial-reef\">Oriskany Memorial Reef<\/h3><p>There are a lot of wrecks in the waters around Pensacola. None of them compare to the Oriskany. This decommissioned aircraft carrier was sunk in 2005 to create the world&rsquo;s largest artificial reef. At over 900 feet long, it&rsquo;s so big it earned the nickname &ldquo;Great Carrier Reef&#8221; among locals.<\/p><p>The Oriskany sits roughly 20 miles offshore in just over 200 feet of water. It holds every tasty treat you could ask for: Snapper, Grouper, Amberjack, and so much more. The best part? The wreck&rsquo;s so big that you&rsquo;ll find space even on busy summer days.<\/p><h2 id=\"when-to-go-fishing-in-pensacola\">When to Go Fishing in Pensacola<\/h2><div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/fishingbooker-prod-blog-backup.s3.amazonaws.com\/blog\/media\/2019\/11\/14151500\/Pensacola-Beach-in-Summer-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"An aerial view of Pensacola Beach on a busy summer's day, with lots of people in the sea and on the beach\" class=\"wp-image-11282\" srcset=\"https:\/\/fishingbooker-prod-blog-backup.s3.amazonaws.com\/blog\/media\/2019\/11\/14151500\/Pensacola-Beach-in-Summer-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/fishingbooker-prod-blog-backup.s3.amazonaws.com\/blog\/media\/2019\/11\/14151500\/Pensacola-Beach-in-Summer-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/fishingbooker-prod-blog-backup.s3.amazonaws.com\/blog\/media\/2019\/11\/14151500\/Pensacola-Beach-in-Summer-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><\/div><p><strong>Most people visit Pensacola during the summer.<\/strong> This is when the city&rsquo;s in full swing, with huge crowds on the beaches and hundreds of boats out on the water. However, this isn&rsquo;t some sleepy resort town that shuts up shop in the winter. There&rsquo;s plenty to do &ndash; and catch &ndash; all year round.<\/p><h3 id=\"pensacola-fishing-seasons\">Pensacola Fishing Seasons<\/h3><p>If you&#8217;re after detailed information about the local fishing seasons, below you can find a full month-by-month breakdown of the most popular fish in Pensacola and when to find them:<\/p><table class=\"table table-bordered table-hover\">\n   <thead>\n      <tr>\n         <th>Species<\/th>\n         <th>Jan<\/th>\n         <th>Feb<\/th>\n         <th>Mar<\/th>\n         <th>Apr<\/th>\n         <th>May<\/th>\n         <th>Jun<\/th>\n         <th>Jul<\/th>\n         <th>Aug<\/th>\n         <th>Sep<\/th>\n         <th>Oct<\/th>\n         <th>Nov<\/th>\n         <th>Dec<\/th>\n      <\/tr>\n   <\/thead>\n   <tbody>\n      <tr>\n         <td><strong>Redfish<\/strong><\/td>\n         <td>Good<\/td>\n         <td>Good<\/td>\n         <td>Good<\/td>\n         <td>Great<\/td>\n         <td>Great<\/td>\n         <td>Great<\/td>\n         <td>Great<\/td>\n         <td>Great<\/td>\n         <td>Great<\/td>\n         <td>Great<\/td>\n         <td>Great<\/td>\n         <td>Good<\/td>\n\n      <\/tr>\n      <tr>\n         <td><strong>Spotted Seatrout<\/strong><\/td>\n         <td>Great<\/td>\n         <td>Great<\/td>\n         <td>Great<\/td>\n         <td>Great<\/td>\n         <td>Great<\/td>\n         <td>Great<\/td>\n         <td>Great<\/td>\n         <td>Great<\/td>\n         <td>Great<\/td>\n         <td>Great<\/td>\n         <td>Great<\/td>\n         <td>Great<\/td>\n      <\/tr>\n      <tr>\n         <td><strong>Gag Grouper<\/strong><\/td>\n         <td>Closed<\/td>\n         <td>Closed<\/td>\n         <td>Closed<\/td>\n         <td>Closed<\/td>\n         <td>Closed<\/td>\n         <td>Closed<\/td>\n         <td>Closed<\/td>\n         <td>Closed<\/td>\n         <td>Good<\/td>\n         <td>Good<\/td>\n         <td>Great<\/td>\n         <td>Great<\/td>\n      <\/tr>\n      <tr>\n         <td><strong>Tarpon<\/strong><\/td>\n         <td>Weak<\/td>\n         <td>Weak<\/td>\n         <td>Weak<\/td>\n         <td>Weak<\/td>\n         <td>Weak<\/td>\n         <td>Good<\/td>\n         <td>Great<\/td>\n         <td>Good<\/td>\n         <td>Good<\/td>\n         <td>Weak<\/td>\n         <td>Weak<\/td>\n         <td>Weak<\/td>\n      <\/tr>\n      <tr>\n         <td><strong>Red Snapper<\/strong><\/td>\n         <td>Closed<\/td>\n         <td>Closed<\/td>\n         <td>Closed<\/td>\n         <td>Closed<\/td>\n         <td>Closed<\/td>\n         <td>Great<\/td>\n         <td>Great<\/td>\n         <td>Great<\/td>\n         <td>Great<\/td>\n         <td>Great<\/td>\n         <td>Great<\/td>\n         <td>Great<\/td>\n      <\/tr>\n\t  <tr>\n         <td><strong>Mahi Mahi<\/strong><\/td>\n         <td>Weak<\/td>\n         <td>Weak<\/td>\n         <td>Weak<\/td>\n         <td>Weak<\/td>\n         <td>Good<\/td>\n         <td>Great<\/td>\n         <td>Great<\/td>\n         <td>Great<\/td>\n         <td>Great<\/td>\n         <td>Good<\/td>\n         <td>Weak<\/td>\n         <td>Weak<\/td>\n      <\/tr>\n      <tr>\n         <td><strong>Blue Marlin<\/strong><\/td>\n         <td>Weak<\/td>\n         <td>Weak<\/td>\n         <td>Weak<\/td>\n         <td>Weak<\/td>\n         <td>Weak<\/td>\n         <td>Good<\/td>\n         <td>Great<\/td>\n         <td>Great<\/td>\n         <td>Great<\/td>\n         <td>Good<\/td>\n         <td>Weak<\/td>\n         <td>Weak<\/td>\n      <\/tr>\n      <tr>\n         <td><strong>Blackfin Tuna<\/strong><\/td>\n         <td>Weak<\/td>\n         <td>Weak<\/td>\n         <td>Weak<\/td>\n         <td>Weak<\/td>\n         <td>Good<\/td>\n         <td>Great<\/td>\n         <td>Great<\/td>\n         <td>Great<\/td>\n         <td>Great<\/td>\n         <td>Good<\/td>\n         <td>Weak<\/td>\n         <td>Weak<\/td>\n      <\/tr>\n   <\/tbody>\n<\/table><p><strong>In spring and fall<\/strong>, a variety of species migrate along the Gulf Coast past Pensacola. Cobia, Pompano, and Spanish Mackerel are the top targets in spring, alongside Triggerfish during their brief open season. The <strong>fall<\/strong> favorites are Bull Redfish, which move inshore as the water cools, and Amberjack, which have a short autumn harvest season.<\/p><p><strong>Summer<\/strong> is as busy in the water as it is on land. Inshore, Tarpon, Trout, Sheepshead, and more fill the bays. Offshore, it&rsquo;s the perfect time to take on big game species like Marlin, Sailfish, Tuna, and Mahi Mahi. And of course, the <strong>June-July Red Snapper season<\/strong> is the best time of year to visit Pensacola&rsquo;s reefs.&nbsp;<\/p><p>Snapper are the summer favorite, but <strong>Grouper fishing is at its best in winter<\/strong>. Fewer anglers and colder water means big, hungry fish that won&rsquo;t think twice about gobbling up your bait. It&rsquo;s a similar story in the shallows. Redfish, Flounder, and Trout are all holed up in the bay and on the lookout for an easy meal. This makes it an ideal time for <a href=\"https:\/\/fishingbooker.com\/technique\/fly-fishing\/us\/FL\/pensacola?utm_source=fishingbooker&amp;utm_medium=blog&amp;utm_campaign=post_content_link&amp;utm_term=11255\">fly fishing in Pensacola<\/a>.<\/p><h3 id=\"pensacola-fishing-tournaments\">Pensacola Fishing Tournaments<\/h3><div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/fishingbooker-prod-blog-backup.s3.amazonaws.com\/blog\/media\/2019\/11\/14151504\/Pensacola-Lionfish-Tournament-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"A man holding a large Lionfish caught at the Pensacola Lionfish Classic, while standing in front of a stage on the seafront\" class=\"wp-image-11276\" srcset=\"https:\/\/fishingbooker-prod-blog-backup.s3.amazonaws.com\/blog\/media\/2019\/11\/14151504\/Pensacola-Lionfish-Tournament-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/fishingbooker-prod-blog-backup.s3.amazonaws.com\/blog\/media\/2019\/11\/14151504\/Pensacola-Lionfish-Tournament-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/fishingbooker-prod-blog-backup.s3.amazonaws.com\/blog\/media\/2019\/11\/14151504\/Pensacola-Lionfish-Tournament-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">A winning catch at the Pensacola Lionfish Classic (FWC, Flickr, CC BY-ND 2.0)<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><p>Pensacola hosts a variety of fishing competitions each year. Feel like you can rival the Gulf&rsquo;s top anglers? The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pbgfc.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\">Pensacola International Fishing Tournament<\/a> has been putting people&rsquo;s skills to the test since 1970. It&rsquo;s still one of the top tournaments in town.&nbsp;<\/p><p>Maybe you want to help preserve the local reefs while you compete. In that case, the Pensacola Lionfish Shootout is the one for you. This event raises awareness about the highly-invasive Lionfish while also reducing their numbers. Dive into the water to spear as many as possible, then enjoy a big fish cookout at the end.<\/p><p>Of course, the most popular events are the &ldquo;rodeos&rdquo; like the <a href=\"http:\/\/www.florabama.com\/fishing-rodeo\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\">Flora-Bama Fishing Rodeo<\/a>. These are fun-focused events that anyone can join. Buy a family ticket for 50 bucks and head out to test your luck. Join the offshore division for big fish and big prizes. There&rsquo;s something for everybody.<\/p><h2 id=\"pensacola-fishing-regulations\">Pensacola Fishing Regulations<\/h2><figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/fishingbooker-prod-blog-backup.s3.amazonaws.com\/blog\/media\/2019\/11\/20124107\/Pensacola.jpg\" alt='An infographic featuring the flag of Florida and text saying \"Pensacola Fishing Regulations, What You Need to Know\" above a vector of a boat against a blue background' class=\"wp-image-69820\" srcset=\"https:\/\/fishingbooker-prod-blog-backup.s3.amazonaws.com\/blog\/media\/2019\/11\/20124107\/Pensacola.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/fishingbooker-prod-blog-backup.s3.amazonaws.com\/blog\/media\/2019\/11\/20124107\/Pensacola-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/fishingbooker-prod-blog-backup.s3.amazonaws.com\/blog\/media\/2019\/11\/20124107\/Pensacola-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/fishingbooker-prod-blog-backup.s3.amazonaws.com\/blog\/media\/2019\/11\/20124107\/Pensacola-150x113.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><p>First and foremost, you must have <strong>a valid fishing license<\/strong> when fishing in Pensacola. So, if you&rsquo;re 16 or older, make sure you have a Florida angling permit before you wet your line in these waters. To learn more about types of licenses and how to obtain them, read our <a href=\"https:\/\/fishingbooker.com\/blog\/florida-fishing-license\/\">Florida Fishing License blog.<\/a><\/p><p>Apart from legal documents, you have to be familiar with the latest rules and regulations surrounding your hunt, including <strong>season, size, and bag limits.<\/strong> For seasonality and availability of different game fish in Pensacola, please take a look the section above. Bag and size restrictions are outlined on <a href=\"https:\/\/myfwc.com\/fishing\/saltwater\/recreational\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">the official FWC website.<\/a><\/p>    <h2 id=\"fishing-in-pensacola-faqs\">Fishing in Pensacola FAQs<\/h2>\n<div id=\"fbgb-faq-69ea5ee50c409\" class=\"fbgb-faq-block aligncenter fbgb-faq-style-accordion\">\n    <div class=\"fbgb-faq-container\">\n                    <div class=\"fbgb-faq-item \" data-faq-item=\"0\">\n                <div class=\"fbgb-faq-question\" \n                     role=\"button\" \n                     tabindex=\"0\" \n                     aria-expanded=\"false\"\n                     aria-controls=\"fbgb-faq-69ea5ee50c409-item-0\">\n                    <span class=\"fbgb-faq-question-text\">Is Pensacola good for fishing?<\/span>\n                    <span class=\"fbgb-faq-icon\">\n                        <svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"32\" height=\"32\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M6.5 12.4L12 8l5.5 4.4-.9 1.2L12 10l-4.5 3.6-1-1.2z\"><\/path><\/svg>\n                    <\/span>\n                <\/div>\n                <div id=\"fbgb-faq-69ea5ee50c409-item-0\" \n                     class=\"fbgb-faq-answer \"\n                     aria-hidden=\"true\">\n                    <div class=\"fbgb-faq-answer-content\">\n                        <p>Absolutely! Pensacola is surrounded by water. You can explore inlets, bays, and the Gulf from Pensacola. And besides different fisheries, it boasts year-round angling opportunities and a variety of fish species.<\/p>\n                    <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                    <div class=\"fbgb-faq-item \" data-faq-item=\"1\">\n                <div class=\"fbgb-faq-question\" \n                     role=\"button\" \n                     tabindex=\"0\" \n                     aria-expanded=\"false\"\n                     aria-controls=\"fbgb-faq-69ea5ee50c409-item-1\">\n                    <span class=\"fbgb-faq-question-text\">Can I keep the fish I catch in Pensacola?<\/span>\n                    <span class=\"fbgb-faq-icon\">\n                        <svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"32\" height=\"32\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M6.5 12.4L12 8l5.5 4.4-.9 1.2L12 10l-4.5 3.6-1-1.2z\"><\/path><\/svg>\n                    <\/span>\n                <\/div>\n                <div id=\"fbgb-faq-69ea5ee50c409-item-1\" \n                     class=\"fbgb-faq-answer \"\n                     aria-hidden=\"true\">\n                    <div class=\"fbgb-faq-answer-content\">\n                        <p>Generally speaking, you can keep the fish you catch in Pensacola. However, you can\u2019t keep just any fish. You must respect the rules and regulations such as season, bag, and size limits.<\/p>\n                    <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                    <div class=\"fbgb-faq-item \" data-faq-item=\"2\">\n                <div class=\"fbgb-faq-question\" \n                     role=\"button\" \n                     tabindex=\"0\" \n                     aria-expanded=\"false\"\n                     aria-controls=\"fbgb-faq-69ea5ee50c409-item-2\">\n                    <span class=\"fbgb-faq-question-text\">What fish are biting in Pensacola?<\/span>\n                    <span class=\"fbgb-faq-icon\">\n                        <svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"32\" height=\"32\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M6.5 12.4L12 8l5.5 4.4-.9 1.2L12 10l-4.5 3.6-1-1.2z\"><\/path><\/svg>\n                    <\/span>\n                <\/div>\n                <div id=\"fbgb-faq-69ea5ee50c409-item-2\" \n                     class=\"fbgb-faq-answer \"\n                     aria-hidden=\"true\">\n                    <div class=\"fbgb-faq-answer-content\">\n                        <p>You can catch anything from Redfish, Speckled Trout, and Flounder inshore to Mahi Mahi, Tuna, Wahoo, and Billfish offshore.<\/p>\n                    <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                    <div class=\"fbgb-faq-item \" data-faq-item=\"3\">\n                <div class=\"fbgb-faq-question\" \n                     role=\"button\" \n                     tabindex=\"0\" \n                     aria-expanded=\"false\"\n                     aria-controls=\"fbgb-faq-69ea5ee50c409-item-3\">\n                    <span class=\"fbgb-faq-question-text\">Is Pensacola good for offshore fishing?<\/span>\n                    <span class=\"fbgb-faq-icon\">\n                        <svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"32\" height=\"32\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M6.5 12.4L12 8l5.5 4.4-.9 1.2L12 10l-4.5 3.6-1-1.2z\"><\/path><\/svg>\n                    <\/span>\n                <\/div>\n                <div id=\"fbgb-faq-69ea5ee50c409-item-3\" \n                     class=\"fbgb-faq-answer \"\n                     aria-hidden=\"true\">\n                    <div class=\"fbgb-faq-answer-content\">\n                        <p>Yes. In fact, Pensacola is excellent for offshore fishing trips because it has a good charter offer and big game fish such as Blue Marlin and Blackfin Tuna.<\/p>\n                    <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n    \n    <\/div>\n\n<script type=\"application\/ld+json\">{\"@context\":\"https:\/\/schema.org\",\"@type\":\"FAQPage\",\"mainEntity\":[{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"Is Pensacola good for fishing?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"Absolutely! Pensacola is surrounded by water. You can explore inlets, bays, and the Gulf from Pensacola. And besides different fisheries, it boasts year-round angling opportunities and a variety of fish species.\"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"Can I keep the fish I catch in Pensacola?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"Generally speaking, you can keep the fish you catch in Pensacola. However, you can&rsquo;t keep just any fish. 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In fact, Pensacola is excellent for offshore fishing trips because it has a good charter offer and big game fish such as Blue Marlin and Blackfin Tuna.\"}}]}<\/script><h2 id=\"fishing-in-pensacola-making-the-most-of-paradise\">Fishing in Pensacola: Making the Most of Paradise<\/h2><figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/fishingbooker-prod-blog-backup.s3.amazonaws.com\/blog\/media\/2019\/11\/14151507\/Pensacola-fishing-inshore-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"A woman fighting a Tarpon that's leaping out of the water, while on a fishing charter in Pensacola, with two other anglers on the boat watching\" class=\"wp-image-11269\" srcset=\"https:\/\/fishingbooker-prod-blog-backup.s3.amazonaws.com\/blog\/media\/2019\/11\/14151507\/Pensacola-fishing-inshore-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/fishingbooker-prod-blog-backup.s3.amazonaws.com\/blog\/media\/2019\/11\/14151507\/Pensacola-fishing-inshore-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/fishingbooker-prod-blog-backup.s3.amazonaws.com\/blog\/media\/2019\/11\/14151507\/Pensacola-fishing-inshore-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/fishingbooker-prod-blog-backup.s3.amazonaws.com\/blog\/media\/2019\/11\/14151507\/Pensacola-fishing-inshore.jpg 1080w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><p>Pensacola is one of America&rsquo;s most popular vacation spots &ndash; and it&rsquo;s easy to see why. This is a stunning part of the country with some of the best weather to boot. Look beyond the beauty and you discover something even better: incredible angling in every depth of water, with fun fishing events all year round to keep you busy. In short, Pensacola&rsquo;s fishing is perfect.<\/p><p><em>Have you ever been fishing in Pensacola? Did you catch any of the fish we mentioned? Drop us your thoughts and fish tales in the comments below!<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Pensacola is a true &ldquo;wish you were here&rdquo; destination, known for its sunny weather, warm seas, and white sandy beaches. For many people, that&rsquo;s where the vacation ends. But you&rsquo;re different. 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