Skunk Fishing 

5.0
(44 reviews)
 
State licensed
 East Cervantes Street 2700, Pensacola, FL 32503, United States–

Skunk Fishing 

Pensacola, FL, United States
–
24 ft
4
5.0
(44 reviews)

Join Captain Josh for an exciting inshore fishing adventure focused on the thrill of actively casting and hunting for some of the Gulf Coast’s most rewarding species. With a 100% Skunk Insured guarantee, Captain Josh stands behind every trip and is committed to providing an unforgettable experience on the water.

This is not a typical bottom fishing or trolling trip. You’ll be actively casting for prized inshore species like Speckled Trout and Redfish, using proven techniques and local knowledge to maximize your chances of a great catch. Whether you’re looking for a trophy trout or a keeper-sized fish to bring home for dinner, Captain Josh will share his experience and passion for inshore fishing every step of the way.

Trips run for 6 hours and typically depart between 6 AM and 12 PM depending on weather and the best fishing conditions for the day. If the fish are being challenging, Captain Josh is happy to extend the trip to make sure you have the best possible experience. All rods, tackle, bait, ice, and water are provided, so just bring your favorite snacks, drinks, and sunscreen.

You’ll fish aboard a 24-foot bay boat built for inshore action. While fishing is the focus, there’s always time to enjoy the day your way, whether that means sightseeing, dolphin watching, bird watching, or stopping by a waterfront spot or sandbar. Book a Tuesday or Wednesday trip and you may even get the chance to take a break and watch the Blue Angels practice shows.

For safety reasons, children under 13 years old are not permitted on trips. Parking is available at the ramp kiosk for $5. Please note that GoPros and lengthy recording sessions are not allowed during the trip.

Join Captain Josh for an exciting inshore fishing adventure focused on the thrill of actively casting and hunting for some of the Gulf Coast’s most rewarding species. With a 100% Skunk Insured guarantee, Captain Josh stands behind every trip and is committed to providing an unforgettable experience on the water.

This is not a typical bottom fishing or trolling trip. You’ll be actively casting for prized inshore species like Speckled Trout and Redfish, using proven techniques and local knowledge to maximize your chances of a great catch. Whether you’re looking for a trophy trout or a keeper-sized fish to bring home for dinner, Captain Josh will share his experience and passion for inshore fishing every step of the way.

Trips run for 6 hours and typically depart between 6 AM and 12 PM depending on weather and the best fishing conditions for the day. If the fish are being challenging, Captain Josh is happy to extend the trip to make sure you have the best possible experience. All rods, tackle, bait, ice, and water are provided, so just bring your favorite snacks, drinks, and sunscreen.

You’ll fish aboard a 24-foot bay boat built for inshore action. While fishing is the focus, there’s always time to enjoy the day your way, whether that means sightseeing, dolphin watching, bird watching, or stopping by a waterfront spot or sandbar. Book a Tuesday or Wednesday trip and you may even get the chance to take a break and watch the Blue Angels practice shows.

For safety reasons, children under 13 years old are not permitted on trips. Parking is available at the ramp kiosk for $5. Please note that GoPros and lengthy recording sessions are not allowed during the trip.

Josh Hutchison
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November 2026
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2 adults • 0 children
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6 Hour Trip – Weekday Special
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
6 hour trip starts at 6:00 AM
Seasonal trip
(Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri)
Black Drum
Redfish
Flounder
Speckled Trout
US $550
Entire boat: 2 people
6 Hour Trip
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
6 hour trip starts at 6:00 AM
Black Drum
Redfish
Flounder
US $600
Entire boat: 2 people

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Rating

5.0
44 reviews
5.0
Boat & equipment
5.0
Captain & crew
5.0
Fishing Experience

Anglers' gallery (112)

What anglers say

97%
Great experience
100%
Family friendly
100%
Friendly captain
100%
Good boat
98%
Recommended
98%
Caught fish

Reviews (44)

  • Jeff Dittmer
    Jeff Dittmer
    us
    Texas, US
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified

    Great experience with Josh Hutchinson in Pensacola

    6 Hour Trip – Weekday Special on April 13, 2026 • 1 adult

    Josh was an exceptional guide on our recent fishing trip. We targeted large speckled trout and that's what we caught. Josh's boat is top notch and he has many years of experience and knowledge. I am looking forward to my next trip with Josh and I would give him the best possible reference for anyone looking for a really good time on the bay.

  • Christopher Burks
    Christopher Burks
    Repeat angler
    us
    Kentucky, US
    Member since 2021
    3 trips
    5.0
    Verified

    Went in and not expecting much!

    6 Hour Trip on April 7, 2026 • 2 adults

    Water was choppy, winds out of the NE. Not idea conditions. Caught so many speckled trout we ran out of bait in the first 2 hours and had to go catch more. Captian Josh was great.

  • Nathan Orange
    Nathan Orange
    us
    Texas, US
    Member since 2025
    5.0
    Verified

    Great Day Fishing

    6 Hour Trip – Weekday Special on June 24, 2025 • 3 adults

    Had a great day on the water with Capt Josh. It is obvious he loves what he does and his passion to catch fish is contagious. The bite was off and on but Josh continued to find spots to give us chances to hook up. We took a little break and watched the Blue Angels which was awesome! Josh ended up staying out a couple hours past our scheduled time to make sure we caught more fish. We went home with some great memories and a cooler full of fresh fillets for dinner! Highly recommend Josh and Skunk Fishing! Highly recommend bay/inshore fishing over deep sea/outshore fishing! A lot more fishing and less “boat riding”. We will be back next summer and hope to get out on the water with Josh again!

  • Buffie Desouza
    Buffie Desouza
    us
    Massachusetts, US
    Member since 2025
    5.0
    Verified

    : Unforgettable Day on the Water

    6 Hour Trip – Weekday Special on April 22, 2025 • 3 adults • 1 child

    From start to finish, this fishing trip was absolutely top-notch! The captain was incredibly knowledgeable, friendly, and made sure everyone felt comfortable—whether you were a seasoned angler or brand new to fishing. The boat was clean and well-equipped, and we hit some amazing spots. We caught a ton of fish and even saw dolphins along the way! It was clear they really love what they do and go the extra mile to make the experience special. Highly recommend booking—you won’t regret it!

  • Billy Mckinney
    Billy Mckinney
    us
    North Carolina, US
    Member since 2025
    5.0
    Verified

    Trip of a lifetime

    6 Hour Trip – Weekday Special on August 1, 2025 • 1 adult

    This was the best fishing trip ever. Josh really knows the water and what he is doing he is definitely going to put you on some awesome fish!!! We caught many huge and beautiful trout and a one massive redfish. I will definitely book this trip next time around and also book a longer one. Josh definitely hasn’t going on it was an absolute blast and we were on fish the whole time. If you’re in the area you have to book a trip with Josh he really is an awesome guide.

  • Sarah Conner
    Sarah Conner
    us
    Missouri, US
    Member since 2025
    5.0
    Verified

    Awesome Experience!

    6 Hour Trip – Weekday Special on June 18, 2025 • 2 adults

    We may not have been bringing in the fish as much but we had a wonderful time! Josh was very knowledgeable and tried everything he could to get us on the fish, we booked on a Wednesday and he knew exactly where to sit to see the Blue Angels Practice! That was a very notable part of our trip! We would recommend Capitan Josh for anyone who wants the experience of being on the bay and doing some good fishing!

  • Pat Scholer
    Pat Scholer
    us
    Iowa, US
    Member since 2023
    5.0
    Verified

    Perfect Winter Fishing Trip

    6 Hour Trip – Weekday Special on January 11, 2024 • 1 adult

    It was just Josh and I out on the water with great weather. Not the easiest catching environment but Josh worked hard to get me on fish and was very instructional helping me to improve my technique so I could start catching them and on the last cast of the day caught a huge Redfish! Great day with a great guide and person. I highly recommend Josh if you want a fun, great day on the water.

  • Starr Deville
    Starr Deville
    Repeat angler
    us
    Louisiana, US
    Member since 2025
    2 trips
    5.0
    Verified

    We will definitely be back!

    Sunset fishing trip on June 5, 2025 • 2 adults

    My husband and I booked a quick evening trip and we had the best time! The weather wasn’t on our side but Josh made sure we got some fish anyway! He was such a nice guy and very knowledgeable! We highly recommend!!

  • Celeste Parker
    Celeste Parker
    Repeat angler
    Tennessee, US
    Member since 2021
    3 trips
    5.0
    Verified

    Fun in the sun

    6 Hour Trip – Weekday Special on June 20, 2025 • 1 adult

    Josh was great! Caught some really big trout that we had to release due to the size. Got to keep a few. Already booked another trip. Can’t wait to see how the next one goes!

  • Nicole Keeton
    Nicole Keeton
    Repeat angler
    us
    Tennessee, US
    Member since 2025
    2 trips
    5.0
    Verified

    Top Notch Fishing!!

    6 Hour Trip – Weekday Special on June 16, 2025 • 1 adult

    Josh is an excellent captain! Very knowledgeable and easy to make conversation! I actually enjoyed this more than I have many deep sea fishing expeditions!! I would highly recommend!

FAQs about Skunk Fishing

Skunk Fishing offers the following trips to customers:
  • US $450 per group, additional US $100 per person after 1 guest - 6 Hour Trip – Weekday Special (6 hours)
  • US $500 per group, additional US $100 per person after 1 guest - 6 Hour Trip (6 hours)
When you book a trip with Skunk Fishing, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • GPS
  • Fishfinder
  • Live bait well
  • Wireless trolling motor
  • Ice box
Trips booked with Skunk Fishing include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle (Spinning reels and all the tackle you'd need.)
  • Live bait (If we decide to use live bait)
  • Lures (I stay stocked thanks to my sponsors!)
  • Catch cleaning & filleting (I'll have 1 gallon freezer bags for you as well!)
  • Drinks (I supply plenty of water. Bring whatever you want!)
  • Fishing license (My Florida guide licence covers you!)
Skunk Fishing offers the following types of fishing:
  • River fishing (In the winter months we will fish in Escambia river.)
  • Inshore fishing (Inside the bay, marshes, and canals)
  • Reef fishing (Oyster reef inside the bay)
  • Flats fishing
  • Backcountry fishing
Skunk Fishing offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Light tackle
  • Spinning
  • Jigging
  • Drift fishing
Top targeted fish species with Skunk Fishing include:
  • Black Drum
  • Flounder
  • Redfish
  • Speckled Trout

Your captain

Josh Hutchison
Josh Hutchison
Pensacola, Florida, United States
2 Fishing Reports
ID & license verified
44 Customer reviews
Typical response within an hour
Member since July 2023
Growing up and living near the Galveston coast, I grew a passion for fishing with my dad. That has evolved into sharing that passion with others and teaching as much as possible to my clients! I hope to meet you soon!
Josh Hutchison
Josh Hutchison
Fully verified
2
reports
44
reviews
2023
member since
~1h
response
Growing up and living near the Galveston coast, I grew a passion for fishing with my dad. That has evolved into sharing that passion with others and teaching as much as possible to my clients! I hope to meet you soon!

The fish you can target

Black Drum
Black Drum
Flounder
Flounder
Redfish
Redfish
Speckled Trout
Speckled Trout
Black Drum
Black Drum
Flounder
Flounder
Redfish
Redfish
Speckled Trout
Speckled Trout

Real catches by this captain

  • A young angler proudly displaying a Speckled Trout while fishing on a sunny day.
    Daphne P.
    Daphne P.
    Josh is the best! We had an amazing family fishing trip. The boat was very comfortable and extremely clean. Josh took us to several different spots and we caught 9 trout and 1 huge red fish. My 12 year old son wanted to go back out the next day. We highly recommend Skunk Fishing and would book with Josh the next time we are in Pensacola.
  • Angler proudly displaying a Speckled Trout while fishing on a boat in a coastal waterway.
    Jon S.
    Jon S.
    Had a great time fishing with Capt Josh. Not only caught fish, but we got some big ones. Highly recommend
  • Angler proudly displaying a large Speckled Trout while fishing on a boat, showcasing a successful day on the water.
    Fish 1
    Speckled Trout
    Keith T.
    Keith T.
    Lots of trout today with some in the slot. Lookin forward to several great meals. Capt Josh is most accommodating. Beautiful day to plan a trip.
  • Adult angler proudly holding a large spotted seatrout on a shallow-water fishing boat.
    Fish 1
    Speckled Trout
    Jeff D.
    Jeff D.
    Josh was an exceptional guide on our recent fishing trip. We targeted large speckled trout and that's what we caught. Josh's boat is top notch and he has many years of experience and knowledge. I am looking forward to my next trip with Josh and I would give him the best possible reference for anyone looking for a really good time on the bay.
  • Adult angler holding a large spotted seatrout aboard a boat in a shallow coastal fishing environment.
    Fish 1
    Speckled Trout
    The fishing has been nothing short of incredible. This timenof year can be the toughest fishing and weather conditions with a lot of high winds and post frontal conditions. Despite the challenges, we have been absolutely tearing up the oversized trophy trout. Lets hope this bite stays on fire and we can make a trip of a lifetine happen!
  • Angler proudly displaying a large Speckled Trout while fishing from a boat on a sunny day.
    Fish 1
    Speckled Trout
    Christopher B.
    Christopher B.
    Water was choppy, winds out of the NE. Not idea conditions. Caught so many speckled trout we ran out of bait in the first 2 hours and had to go catch more. Captian Josh was great.
  • Young angler holding a large spotted seatrout over coastal waters from a fishing boat.
    Fish 1
    Speckled Trout
    Brian H.
    Brian H.
    Josh was awesome and made sure we caught fish. Zero complaints, would recommend!
  • Angler proudly displaying a large Speckled Trout while fishing on a boat, showcasing a beautiful day on the water.
    Fish 1
    Redfish
    Billy M.
    Billy M.
    This was the best fishing trip ever. Josh really knows the water and what he is doing he is definitely going to put you on some awesome fish!!! We caught many huge and beautiful trout and a one massive redfish. I will definitely book this trip next time around and also book a longer one. Josh definitely hasn’t going on it was an absolute blast and we were on fish the whole time. If you’re in the area you have to book a trip with Josh he really is an awesome guide.
  • Two young anglers proudly displaying their catches of Speckled Trout while fishing on a boat in clear waters.
    Fish 1
    Redfish
    Byron  .
    Byron .
    We had a great trip with Josh. We caught a good many trout and 1 nice red. My son was so happy as he had wanted to catch a red for awhile. Josh was super nice and helpful and even when the bite slowed down (we were doing a trip during the hottest part of July so I wasn't sure how active the fish would be) we had fun and were always active. We even had a blast catching the live bait which was usually better than what we catch from the pier or surf most of the time. My son and his friend said this was the best charter they had been on and they're tough to please being impatient teenagers:) I highly recommend Josh for your fishing guide and will look to book him again when we return next year.
  • Angler proudly displaying a large Speckled Trout while fishing on calm waters.
    Zachari B.
    Zachari B.

What is the boat like?

Boat image
Boat category
Center console boats
Capacity
4 persons
Boat length
24 ft
Year built
2017
Boat manufacturer
Blazer Bay
Boat type
Bay boat
Engine model
Evinrude
Powered by
1 x 300HP
Max cruising speed
62 knots

What kind of fishing will you do?

River Fishing
Inshore Fishing
Reef Fishing
Flats Fishing
Backcountry Fishing

Which fishing techniques you can try

Light Tackle
Spinning
Jigging
Drift 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
Spinning reels and all the tackle you'd need.
Live bait
If we decide to use live bait
Lures
I stay stocked thanks to my sponsors!
Catch cleaning & filleting
I'll have 1 gallon freezer bags for you as well!
Drinks
I supply plenty of water. Bring whatever you want!
Fishing license
My Florida guide licence covers you!

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.
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What the listing policies are

Pickup not included
Transfer to/from departure site is not included in trip rates.
You keep catch
Let's please make sure you will cook all you keep
Catch and release allowed
Photos last forever!

How you can pay

Pay online in full
Pay online in full through FishingBooker and save on credit card fees at the dock.
No additional fees.
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:
 Cash
 PayPal
 Bank transfer

What’s biting in Pensacola right now

Black DrumBlack Drum
FlounderFlounder
RedfishRedfish
Speckled TroutSpeckled Trout

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