Bandit Fishing Charters 

5.0/5 (53 reviews)
  Recent reports
 
State licensed
 Fort Pickens Road 1010, Pensacola Beach, FL 32561, United States

Bandit Fishing Charters is located in Pensacola and offers to show you a memorable time in these waters.

Come on aboard with Capt. Alex, whose main priority is to get you on some fish. Expect to use techniques like light tackle, bottom fishing, trolling, and big game fishing, based on the species you’re targeting. Speaking of which, you have the option of 3to 8 hour trips, where you’ll be fishing for the likes of Snapper, Redfish, Amberjack, Cobia, Triggerfish, and Flounder, depending on the specific season and the day’s weather.

You’ll be fishing from a 23’ Ranger boat with enough room for up to 4 anglers at any single time.

The price of your trip includes all the rods, reels, and terminal tackle you’ll need for a productive day on the water. No need to worry about fishing licenses, as they will be provided and handled by the charter.

You can keep anything you catch, as long as it’s legal to do so.

Up for a family trip? This is a children-friendly business, so bring your loved ones to share these memories with.

Book your trip now and hit the water with Bandit Fishing Charters.

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Alex Pilot

Captain

Alex Pilot

6 years of experience
 ID & credentials verified
 responds within an hour

Most popular features:

 Fishing License
 Live Bait
 You Keep Catch
 Catch cleaning & filleting
 Child Friendly
 Ice Box
 Rods, reels & tackle

Trip availability and prices

Trip Date:
Days:
Group Size:
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4 hour inshore afternoon
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
4 Hour Trip, starts at 2:00 PM
Price for up to 4 people
US $750 
4 Hour Trip – Nearshore
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
4 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
Price for up to 4 people
US $800 
4 hour nearshore afternoon
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
4 Hour Trip, starts at 2:00 PM
Price for up to 4 people
US $800 
5 hour inshore/nearshore
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
5 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
Price for up to 4 people
US $1,000 
5 hour inshore/nearshore afternoon
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
5 Hour Trip, starts at 2:00 PM
Price for up to 4 people
US $1,000 
6 Hour Trip – Bay/Nearshore
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
6 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
Seasonal trip Jan 1 - Jun 1
Price for up to 6 people
US $1,200 
6 hour bay/nearshore afternoon
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
6 Hour Trip, starts at 2:00 PM
Price for up to 6 people
US $1,200 
8 hour offshore trip
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
8 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
Price for up to 6 people
US $1,400 
There are 6 people looking at this charter.

Customer reviews

Rating summary

5.0/5
out of 5 stars from 53 reviews
Boat
4.9/5
Crew
5.0/5
Experience
5.0/5

Photos & videos by reviewers (77)

Couldn’t Have Asked For a Better Experience!
Couldn’t Have Asked For a Better Experience!
Capt. Kenny w/Bandit fishing
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Angler rating

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Anglers claimed

Good experience

100%

Appropriate for children

100%

Friendly captain

100%

Satisfied with the boat

100%

Recommend this charter

98%

Caught fish

100%

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Troy S.
Troy S.
5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

Capt. Kenny w/Bandit fishing

VERIFIED
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5 hour inshore/nearshore on June 4, 2025

Capt. Kenny would be the guide to pick, hands down, for us. His thorough knowledge of Pensacola and the surrounding waters is likely unmatched since he's a born native area of this area and fishing is his passion. He was in full control of from the start and made us feel safe as well. His accommodations for whatever fish you're after are ready to go. He didn't waste any time when the fish weren't biting either. His electronics find the fish, and we were ready when he said "drop em boys"! Best trip we've had. We're coming back! Thanks again Captain Kenny! Troy

Capt. Kenny would be the guide to pick, hands down, for us. His thorough knowledge of Pensacola and the surrounding waters is likely unmatched since he's a born native area of this area and fishing is his passion. He was in full control of from the start and made us feel safe as well. His accommodations for whatever fish you're after are ready to go. He didn't waste any time when the fish weren't biting either. His electronics find the fish, and we were ready when he said "drop em boys"! Best...  

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 Troy S. recommends Bandit Fishing Charters

Logan B.
Logan B.
5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

Our favorite fishing trip ever

VERIFIED

5 hour inshore/nearshore afternoon on June 29, 2024

Me and my dad went out with captain Alex and had the greatest experience fishing we have ever had. The captain was extremely friendly and very knowledgeable in the area but still gave us a lot of freedom on deciding what we wanted to go for. There was never a dull moment if we weren’t catching fish we were laughing and joking around making the trip even better. It was very obvious that he genuinely cared about giving us a good experience and he definitely did, when we decided to go for shark and we got to the spot it took 5 seconds till I was hooked on a 11 foot tiger shark and he taught me what to do to make sure I land my first ever shark. Truly was one of me and my dad’s favorite memories we have ever made and will definitely be going out with bandit fishing again. Also he gave us amazing recommendations for the area where we could have the fish we caught cooked, COULD NOT RECOMMEND ENOUGH

Me and my dad went out with captain Alex and had the greatest experience fishing we have ever had. The captain was extremely friendly and very knowledgeable in the area but still gave us a lot of freedom on deciding what we wanted to go for. There was never a dull moment if we weren’t catching fish we were laughing and joking around making the trip even better. It was very obvious that he genuinely cared about giving us a good experience and he definitely did, when we decided to go for shark...  

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Julie S.
Julie S.
5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

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Couldn’t Have Asked For a Better Experience!

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8 hour offshore trip on June 14, 2025

Alex and his crew were very accommodating and went above and beyond. Two out of three of us in our party were inexperienced at offshore fishing and they made our experience so much fun! I highly recommend booking with them!

Alex and his crew were very accommodating and went above and beyond. Two out of three of us in our party were inexperienced at offshore fishing and they made our experience so much fun! I highly recommend booking with them!  

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Ken S.
Ken S.
5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

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Another incredible fishing trip with Captain Alex!!

VERIFIED

4 Hour Trip – Nearshore on July 15, 2024

This is my second trip with Captain Alex and I’m hooked🔥 Last year was phenomenal and this year was just as amazing, fishing a different experience. Bonita, Spanish and King Mackerel. The real prize was a large Bull shark followed by a large Tiger shark. What a treat! My two grandsons had a blast. Getting this beasts up was exhausting but so cool. I’ve never had this level of excitement and expertise in all the years of fishing in the gulf. Captain Alex is the best and great with the kids! Thank you!

This is my second trip with Captain Alex and I’m hooked🔥 Last year was phenomenal and this year was just as amazing, fishing a different experience. Bonita, Spanish and King Mackerel. The real prize was a large Bull shark followed by a large Tiger shark. What a treat! My two grandsons had a blast. Getting this beasts up was exhausting but so cool. I’ve never had this level of excitement and expertise in all the years of fishing in the gulf. Captain Alex is the best and great with the kids!...  

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 Ken S. recommends Bandit Fishing Charters

Cliff P.
Cliff P.
5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

Outstanding Charter

VERIFIED

5 hour inshore/nearshore on September 17, 2024

Captain Alex made this a very memorable experience for my entire party. Caught tons of Reds and other types of fish. Would highly recommend if you are considering a fishing charter in the Pensacola area.

Captain Alex made this a very memorable experience for my entire party. Caught tons of Reds and other types of fish. Would highly recommend if you are considering a fishing charter in the Pensacola area.  

 Cliff P. recommends Bandit Fishing Charters

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FAQs about Bandit Fishing Charters

What are the trip rates for Bandit Fishing Charters?

Bandit Fishing Charters offers the following trips to customers:

  • US $750 per group, additional US $100 per person after 4 guests - 4 hour inshore afternoon (4 hours)
  • US $800 per group, additional US $100 per person after 4 guests - 4 hour nearshore afternoon (4 hours)
  • US $800 per group, additional US $100 per person after 4 guests - 4 Hour Trip – Nearshore (4 hours)
  • US $1,000 per group, additional US $100 per person after 4 guests - 5 hour inshore/nearshore (5 hours)
  • US $1,000 per group, additional US $100 per person after 4 guests - 5 hour inshore/nearshore afternoon (5 hours)
  • US $1,200 per group - 6 hour bay/nearshore afternoon (6 hours)
  • US $1,200 per group - 6 Hour Trip – Bay/Nearshore (6 hours)
  • US $1,400 per group - 8 hour offshore trip (8 hours)
Which amenities are available onboard with Bandit Fishing Charters?

When you book a trip with Bandit Fishing Charters, you can expect the following amenities onboard:

  • GPS
  • Fishfinder
  • Live Bait Well
  • Wireless Trolling Motor
  • Ice Box
What's included in the trip price with Bandit Fishing Charters?

Trips booked with Bandit Fishing Charters include:

  • Rods, reels & tackle
  • Live Bait (Fishing for bait is sometimes part of the trip )
  • Lures
  • Catch cleaning & filleting (Fish cleaning is included in price )
  • Fishing License (My license covers everyone on board )
What types of fishing does Bandit Fishing Charters offer?

Bandit Fishing Charters offers the following types of fishing:

  • Inshore Fishing
  • Nearshore Fishing
  • Offshore Fishing (No more then 9 miles offshore )
  • Reef Fishing
  • Wreck Fishing
What fishing techniques does Bandit Fishing Charters offer?

Bandit Fishing Charters offers the following fishing techniques:

  • Light Tackle
  • Heavy Tackle
  • Bottom Fishing
  • Trolling
  • Spinning
  • Deep Sea Fishing
Which fish species can I catch with Bandit Fishing Charters?

Top targeted fish species with Bandit Fishing Charters include:

  • Amberjack
  • Cobia
  • Flounder
  • Grouper (Gag)
  • Redfish
  • Sheepshead
  • Snapper (Mangrove)
  • Snapper (Red)
  • Snapper (Vermilion)
  • Speckled Trout
  • Swordfish
  • Triggerfish (Gray)

Your captain

Alex Pilot

Pensacola Beach, Florida, United States

12 Fishing Reports
ID & license verified
53 Customer reviews
Response time within an hour
Member since May 2022

Pensacola native, my first love was pier fishing where I gained traction in the fishing community. Was the first mate on a federally-permitted boat for many years. There is only one reason people choose this career, love.

The fish you can target

Amberjack
Amberjack
Cobia
Cobia
Flounder
Flounder
Gag Grouper
Gag Grouper
Redfish
Redfish
Sheepshead
Sheepshead
Mangrove Snapper
Mangrove Snapper
Red Snapper
Red Snapper
Vermilion Snapper
Vermilion Snapper
Speckled Trout
Speckled Trout
Swordfish
Swordfish
Gray Triggerfish
Gray Triggerfish

What is the boat like?

Boat Image
Boat category
Center console boats
Capacity
6 persons
Boat length
24 ft
Year built
1995
Restored in
2023
Boat manufacturer
Morgan
Boat type
Center console

Engine model
Suzuki
Powered by
1 x 200HP
Max cruising speed
40 knots

What kind of fishing will you do?

Inshore Fishing

Nearshore Fishing

Offshore Fishing

No more then 9 miles offshore

Reef Fishing

Wreck Fishing

Which fishing techniques you can try

Light Tackle

Heavy Tackle

Bottom Fishing

Trolling

Spinning

Deep Sea Fishing

Which amenities are available onboard

GPS

Fishfinder

Live Bait Well

Wireless Trolling Motor

Ice Box

What’s included in the trip price

Rods, reels & tackle

Live Bait

Fishing for bait is sometimes part of the trip

Lures

Catch cleaning & filleting

Fish cleaning is included in price

Fishing License

My license covers everyone on board

How cancellations work

Free cancellation up to 7 days prior to trip

You can cancel or modify your booking up to 7 days before the trip date, free of charge. If you cancel or modify your booking later, or fail to show up, you'll forfeit 100% of what you've paid.

What the listing policies are

Pickup not included

Transfer to/from departure site is not included in trip rates.

Child Friendly

Kids are always welcome onboard

You Keep Catch

Catch and Release Allowed

How you can pay

Book with 15% deposit, pay rest to captain

When the captain confirms your trip, FishingBooker charges your credit card a 15% deposit to guarantee your reservation.

The remaining balance is to be paid directly to the charter operator on or prior to your trip date in one of the following payment methods:

 Cash

 Visa

 Mastercard

 American Express

When paying the remaining balance with a credit card, an additional 5% charge will apply.

What’s biting in Pensacola Beach right now

AmberjackAmberjack
CobiaCobia
FlounderFlounder
RedfishRedfish
Snapper (Red)Snapper (Red)
Triggerfish (Gray)Triggerfish (Gray)

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