If fishing in Pensacola is on your bucket list, look no further than Gulf Coast Fishing. Captain Jonathan and Captain Paxton will be your guide, so you’ll benefit from years of professional experience.

Depending on the time of year, you might hook into Amberjack, Cobia, Grouper, Kingfish, Sheepshead, Red Snapper, Spanish Mackerel, and plenty more. On the day of your trip, you’re likely to troll and bottom fish using light or heavy tackle. Any fish within the legal limit is yours to keep. Plus, you can have your catch cleaned. Now that’s dinner!

If you’re traveling with the family, you will be glad to know that kids are welcome aboard! Be sure to ask if child-sized life vests are available. Otherwise, you should bring your own. Your fishing license for the day is covered by the charter boat, just show up ready for a good time!

You’ll be dropping lines from a 28’ Offshore sport fishing with room for 6 passengers. It comes with outriggers, a fighting chair, and all the essentials no fishing machine can run without. There’s a toilet on board for your convenience. Captains have rods and reels for you, as well as lures. Live bait is available, but you should ask the captain whether you’ll be catching it yourself.

A few items to bring include snacks, drinks, sunglasses, and sunblock (non-spray). Alcohol is allowed in moderation, so long as you avoid hard liquor as well as glass bottles. Be mindful that some species may have special rules or limited seasons. Ask and your captain can tell you more.

Now’s the time to experience fishing in Pensacola for yourself with Gulf Coast Fishing!



Select date to see available trips and rates:

  • Private trip
    4 Hour Trip – Inshore (7am)
    FREE Cancellation 1 day notice
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
    US $650
    Nearshore Pensacola Bay.
    Targeted fish
    Jack Crevalle
    Jack Crevalle
    King Mackerel (Kingfish)
    King Mackerel (Kingfish)
    Snapper (Mangrove)
    Mangrove Snapper
    Black Drum
    Black Drum
    Redfish
    Redfish
    Spanish Mackerel
    Spanish Mackerel
    Shark (Blacktip)
    Blacktip Shark
    Flounder
    Flounder
    Sheepshead
    Sheepshead
    Speckled Trout
    Speckled Trout
    Shark (Bull)
    Bull Shark
  • Private trip
    6 Hour – Inshore morning trip
    FREE Cancellation 1 day notice
    1 Day Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
    Overnight stay, liveaboard
    US $800
    Nearshore Pensacola Bay.
    Targeted fish
    Jack Crevalle
    Jack Crevalle
    King Mackerel (Kingfish)
    King Mackerel (Kingfish)
    Black Drum
    Black Drum
    Redfish
    Redfish
    Spanish Mackerel
    Spanish Mackerel
    Spotted Seatrout
    Spotted Seatrout
    Shark (Blacktip)
    Blacktip Shark
    Flounder
    Flounder
    Sheepshead
    Sheepshead
    Shark (Bull)
    Bull Shark
  • Private trip
    6 hour inshore trip
    FREE Cancellation 1 day notice
    8 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
    US $800
    Bay fishing
    Targeted fish
    Jack Crevalle
    Jack Crevalle
    Snapper (Mangrove)
    Mangrove Snapper
    Ladyfish
    Ladyfish
    Shark (Blacktip)
    Blacktip Shark
    Flounder
    Flounder
    Sheepshead
    Sheepshead
    Speckled Trout
    Speckled Trout
    Shark (Bull)
    Bull Shark
  • Private trip
    Shark trip
    FREE Cancellation 1 day notice
    6 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
    US $800
    Fishing the pass for sharks
    Targeted fish
    Shark (Hammerhead)
    Hammerhead Shark
    Shark (Blacktip)
    Blacktip Shark
    Shark (Tiger)
    Tiger Shark
    Shark (Bull)
    Bull Shark
  • Private trip
    6 Hour Trip – Trolling
    FREE Cancellation 1 day notice
    6 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
    US $1,000
    Offshore 2 miles.
    Targeted fish
    Barracuda (Great)
    Great Barracuda
    Cobia
    Cobia
    King Mackerel (Kingfish)
    King Mackerel (Kingfish)
    Sailfish
    Sailfish
    Spanish Mackerel
    Spanish Mackerel
  • Private trip
    8 Hour inshore trip
    FREE Cancellation 1 day notice
    8 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
    US $1,000
    Nearshore Pensacola Bay.
    Targeted fish
    Snapper (Mangrove)
    Mangrove Snapper
    Redfish
    Redfish
    Shark (Blacktip)
    Blacktip Shark
    Sheepshead
    Sheepshead
    Speckled Trout
    Speckled Trout
    Shark (Bull)
    Bull Shark
  • Private trip
    6 Hour RED SNAPPER– Offshore (AM)
    In demand! Last booked: 4 days ago
    FREE Cancellation 1 day notice
    6 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
    Seasonal trip Jun 12 - Jul 29
    US $1,200
    Offshore bottom fishing for red snapper during the season.
    Targeted fish
    Amberjack
    Amberjack
    Cobia
    Cobia
    King Mackerel (Kingfish)
    King Mackerel (Kingfish)
    Grouper (Gag)
    Gag Grouper
    Grouper (Red)
    Red Grouper
    Snapper (Vermilion)
    Vermilion Snapper
    Grouper (Scamp)
    Scamp Grouper
  • Private trip
    8 Hour Trip RED SNAPPER Offshore
    FREE Cancellation 1 day notice
    8 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
    Seasonal trip Jun 16 - Jul 31
    US $1,600
    Offshore bottom fishing.
    Targeted fish
    Amberjack
    Amberjack
    Cobia
    Cobia
    King Mackerel (Kingfish)
    King Mackerel (Kingfish)
    Snapper (Red)
    Red Snapper
    Grouper (Gag)
    Gag Grouper
    Grouper (Red)
    Red Grouper
    Spanish Mackerel
    Spanish Mackerel
    Snapper (Vermilion)
    Vermilion Snapper
    Grouper (Scamp)
    Scamp Grouper
  • Private trip
    10 Hour Trip RED SNAPPER Offshore
    FREE Cancellation 1 day notice
    10 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
    Seasonal trip Jun 16 - Jul 31
    US $2,000
    Bottom fishing.
    Targeted fish
    Amberjack
    Amberjack
    Cobia
    Cobia
    King Mackerel (Kingfish)
    King Mackerel (Kingfish)
    Snapper (Red)
    Red Snapper
    Grouper (Gag)
    Gag Grouper
    Grouper (Red)
    Red Grouper
    Spanish Mackerel
    Spanish Mackerel
    Snapper (Vermilion)
    Vermilion Snapper
    Grouper (Scamp)
    Scamp Grouper
  • Private trip
    12 Hour Trip – RED SNAPPER Offshore
    FREE Cancellation 1 day notice
    12 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
    Seasonal trip Jun 16 - Jul 31
    US $2,400
    Bottom fishing.
    Targeted fish
    Amberjack
    Amberjack
    Cobia
    Cobia
    King Mackerel (Kingfish)
    King Mackerel (Kingfish)
    Snapper (Red)
    Red Snapper
    Grouper (Gag)
    Gag Grouper
    Grouper (Red)
    Red Grouper
    Spanish Mackerel
    Spanish Mackerel
    Sheepshead
    Sheepshead
    Snapper (Vermilion)
    Vermilion Snapper
    Grouper (Scamp)
    Scamp Grouper
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FAQs about Gulf Coast Fishing

Gulf Coast Fishing offers the following trips to customers:
  • US $650 per group - 4 Hour Trip – Inshore (7am) (4 hours)
  • US $800 per day per group - 6 Hour – Inshore morning trip (1 day)
  • US $800 per group - 6 hour inshore trip (8 hours)
  • US $800 per group - Shark trip (6 hours)
  • US $1,000 per group - 6 Hour Trip – Trolling (6 hours)
  • US $1,000 per group - 8 Hour inshore trip (8 hours)
  • US $1,200 per group - 6 Hour RED SNAPPER– Offshore (AM) (6 hours)
  • US $1,600 per group - 8 Hour Trip RED SNAPPER Offshore (8 hours)
  • US $2,000 per group - 10 Hour Trip RED SNAPPER Offshore (10 hours)
  • US $2,400 per group - 12 Hour Trip – RED SNAPPER Offshore (12 hours)

When you book a trip with Gulf Coast Fishing, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • Toilet
  • Fighting Chair
  • GPS
  • Fishfinder
  • Flybridge
  • Snorkeling Equipment
  • Live Bait Well
  • Wireless Trolling Motor
  • Outriggers
  • Spearfishing Equipment
  • Ice Box
  • Radar

Trips booked with Gulf Coast Fishing include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle
  • Live Bait
  • Lures
  • Catch cleaning & filleting
  • Fishing License

Gulf Coast Fishing offers the following types of fishing:
  • Inshore Fishing
  • Nearshore Fishing
  • Offshore Fishing
  • Reef Fishing
  • Wreck Fishing

Gulf Coast Fishing offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Light Tackle
  • Heavy Tackle
  • Bottom Fishing
  • Trolling
  • Spinning
  • Jigging
  • Popping
  • Drift Fishing
  • Deep Sea Fishing

Top targeted fish species with Gulf Coast Fishing include:
  • Amberjack
  • Cobia
  • Grouper (Gag)
  • Grouper (Red)
  • Grouper (Scamp)
  • King Mackerel (Kingfish)
  • Sheepshead
  • Snapper (Red)
  • Snapper (Vermilion)
  • Spanish Mackerel

Meet the Charter Operator

Gulf coast fishing LLC
Pensacola, Florida, United States
2 Fishing Reports
ID & license verified
21 Customer reviews
Response time within an hour
Member since April 2023
Captain Jonathan has been fishing the Gulf Coast for 30 years. He specializes in bottom fishing and trolling to target the various species that inhabit these waters. He knows all the hotspots to have a productive day fishing and loves to watch his guests reeling in their dream catch, whether it's Snapper, Grouper, or Kingfish. Join Captain Jonathan and discover what's biting!
Our Team
Paxton aka pac-man P.
Captain

About this listing

Targeted species

Amberjack Amberjack
Cobia Cobia
Grouper (Gag) Gag Grouper
Grouper (Red) Red Grouper

Boat specs

Topaz (Sportfishing) originally built in 1981, and restored in 2022. Powered by 2 200HP Volvo engines, with a maximum cruising speed of 26 knots.

Length
28 ft
Capacity
6 persons

Types of fishing

Inshore Fishing
Nearshore Fishing
Offshore Fishing
Reef Fishing
Wreck Fishing

Fishing techniques

Light Tackle
Heavy Tackle
Bottom Fishing
Trolling
Spinning
Jigging
Popping
Drift Fishing
Deep Sea Fishing

Amenities

Toilet
Fighting Chair
GPS
Fishfinder
Flybridge
Snorkeling Equipment

Trip includes

Rods, reels & tackle
Live Bait
Lures
Catch cleaning & filleting
Fishing License

Cancellation policy

Free cancellation up to 1 day prior to trip

You can cancel or modify your booking up to 1 day 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.

Listing policies

Pickup not included
Transfer to/from departure site is not included in trip rates.
Child Friendly
You Keep Catch
Catch and Release Allowed

Payment

Book with 30% deposit, pay rest to captain

When the captain confirms your trip, FishingBooker charges your credit card a 30% 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:

Visa
Mastercard
American Express
PayPal
When paying the remaining balance with a credit card, an additional 2.5% charge will apply.

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Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.8 / 5
out of 5 stars from 21 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.8 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.8 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (17)
Fishing with Jonathan
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Angler rating
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
100%
Friendly captain
100%
Recommend this charter
86%
Appropriate for children
100%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Caught fish
76%
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Linda F.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Fishing with Jonathan

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip – Inshore (5PM) on July 6, 2023
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Excellent
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Experience:
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
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VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip – Inshore (5PM) on July 5, 2023
Linda F. recommends Gulf Coast Fishing
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Shae F.
Boley, OK
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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My boys had the BEST time!

VERIFIED   6 hour inshore trip on July 1, 2023
This fishing charter never felt rushed. The crew took their time with us. It was such a beautiful, hot, sun shining day!! We...
Shae F. recommends Gulf Coast Fishing
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William B.
Thatcher, AZ
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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VERIFIED   Night time bay trip on June 6, 2023
Great fishing and awesome people, I will definitely be a repeat customer. If you are in the Pensacola area I highly recommend...
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Jeff E.
Danburg, GA
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Took the short 4 hour inshore trip

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip – Inshore (7am) on June 2, 2023
We had a fantastic time on the bay.  The crew worked hard to put us on fish in several locations and their local knowledge...
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