If you’re going to cast a line in Pensacola, look no further than Tradition Fishing Charters. Having logged many hours on these tides, Captain Miles is prepared to put you on fish.

Species like Amberjack, King Mackerel (Kingfish), Red Grouper, Almaco Jack, Gag Grouper, Scamp Grouper, Red Snapper, Mahi Mahi, Little Tunny (False Albacore), Cobia, Vermilion Snapper, Wahoo, and more could be biting, depending on the season. During the trip, you might be spinning, trolling, drifting, bottom fishing, or maybe something more specialized in this area.

Tradition Fishing Charters welcomes kids aboard, so feel free to make a family day out of it! Be sure to ask if child-sized life vests are available, otherwise you should bring your own. You’re welcome to bring snacks to keep your stamina going!

Your boat for the day is a 48’ Marine Management sportfishing vessel with a capacity for 25 passengers. It has all the essentials no fishing machine can run without. There’s a toilet on board for your convenience. Capt. Miles has rods and reels for you, along with lures.

A First Mate will be there to make sure everything is running smoothly. It’s customary to tip the Mate 10–20% to show your appreciation.

The charter boat covers your fishing license, just show up ready for some fishing! Be mindful that some species may have special rules or limited seasons. If you don’t know what to expect, ask the captain. Don’t forget to bring sunglasses, bottled water, and sunblock (non-spray). Alcohol is allowed in moderation, but try to avoid hard liquor as well as glass bottles.

If you have any questions about fishing with Tradition Fishing Charters, just send Capt. Miles a message down below.



Trip availability and prices

  • Private trip
    4 Hour Trip (AM)
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 7:30 AM
    Seasonal trip (Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun)
    Price for up to 8 persons
    US $1,200
    This is a great trip for families and coworkers. This trip includes a beautiful boat ride up and down our white sand beaches. While targeting, King Mackerel, Spanish Mackerel, Bonito, and possibly an exotic Wahoo or Tuna!!!! These trips normally include lots of dolphin sightings.
    Targeted fish
    King Mackerel (Kingfish)
    King Mackerel (Kingfish)
    Little Tunny (False Albacore)
    Little Tunny (False Albacore)
    Wahoo
    Wahoo
    Spanish Mackerel
    Spanish Mackerel
    Tuna (Blackfin)
    Blackfin Tuna
  • Private trip
    4 Hour Trip (PM)
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 3:30 PM
    Seasonal trip Mar 10 - Nov 10 (Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat)
    Price for up to 8 persons
    US $1,200
    This is a great trip for families and coworkers. This trip includes a beautiful boat ride up and down our white sand beaches. While targeting, King Mackerel, Spanish Mackerel, Bonito, and possibly an exotic Wahoo or Tuna!!!! These trips normally include lots of dolphin sightings.
    Targeted fish
    King Mackerel (Kingfish)
    King Mackerel (Kingfish)
    Little Tunny (False Albacore)
    Little Tunny (False Albacore)
    Wahoo
    Wahoo
    Spanish Mackerel
    Spanish Mackerel
    Tuna (Blackfin)
    Blackfin Tuna
  • Private trip
    6 Hour Trip (AM)
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    6 Hour Trip, starts at 7:30 AM
    Seasonal trip (Fri, Sat, Sun)
    Price for up to 8 persons
    US $1,750
    This is one of our most popular fishing trips to see what the Gulf of Mexico has to offer! On these trips, we target Vermillion (aka Mingos or Beeliners). Triggerfish and Red Snapper when in season. We troll the whole way out and the whole way back. You could catch a Wahoo, King Mackerel, Spanish Mackerel, or Bonito. If you are a more serious group of anglers. Consider booking a longer trip for more fishing time and a chance at Groupers and Amberjacks.
    Targeted fish
    Amberjack
    Amberjack
    Cobia
    Cobia
    King Mackerel (Kingfish)
    King Mackerel (Kingfish)
    Snapper (Red)
    Red Snapper
    Little Tunny (False Albacore)
    Little Tunny (False Albacore)
    Wahoo
    Wahoo
    Grouper (Gag)
    Gag Grouper
    Jack (Almaco)
    Almaco Jack
    Snapper (Vermilion)
    Vermilion Snapper
  • Private trip
    8 Hour Trip (AM)
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    8 Hour Trip, starts at 7:30 AM
    Seasonal trip (Fri, Sat, Sun)
    Price for up to 8 persons
    US $2,300
    This is one of our most popular fishing trips to see what the Gulf of Mexico has to offer! On these trips, we target Vermillion (aka Mingos or Beeliners). Triggerfish and Red Snapper when in season. We troll the whole way out and the whole way back. You could catch a Wahoo, King Mackerel, Spanish Mackerel, or Bonito. If you are a more serious group of anglers. Consider booking a 10-hour trip or longer for more fishing time and a better chance at Groupers and Amberjacks.
    Targeted fish
    Amberjack
    Amberjack
    Cobia
    Cobia
    Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
    Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
    King Mackerel (Kingfish)
    King Mackerel (Kingfish)
    Snapper (Red)
    Red Snapper
    Little Tunny (False Albacore)
    Little Tunny (False Albacore)
    Wahoo
    Wahoo
    Grouper (Gag)
    Gag Grouper
    Grouper (Red)
    Red Grouper
    Jack (Almaco)
    Almaco Jack
    Snapper (Vermilion)
    Vermilion Snapper
    Grouper (Scamp)
    Scamp Grouper
  • Private trip
    10 Hour Trip (AM)
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    10 Hour Trip, starts at 7:30 AM
    Seasonal trip (Fri, Sat)
    Price for up to 8 persons
    US $2,850
    This is the trip to try and catch everything the Gulf of Mexico has to offer! On these trips, we target Groupers and Amberjacks when in season, Vermillion (aka Mingos or Beeliners). Triggerfish and Red Snapper when in season. We troll the whole way out and the whole way back. You could catch a Wahoo, King Mackerel, Spanish Mackerel, or Bonito. If you are a more serious group of anglers or just enjoy a longer day on the water. This is the trip for you.
    Targeted fish
    Amberjack
    Amberjack
    Snapper (Red)
    Red Snapper
    Wahoo
    Wahoo
    Grouper (Gag)
    Gag Grouper
    Grouper (Red)
    Red Grouper
    Jack (Almaco)
    Almaco Jack
    Tuna (Blackfin)
    Blackfin Tuna
    Triggerfish (Gray)
    Gray Triggerfish
    Snapper (Vermilion)
    Vermilion Snapper
    Grouper (Scamp)
    Scamp Grouper
  • Private trip
    12 Hour Trip (AM)
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    12 Hour Trip, starts at 6:00 AM
    Seasonal trip (Fri, Sat)
    Price for up to 8 persons
    US $3,400
    This is your best bet at targeting trophy-size fish in the Gulf of Mexico!!! Red Snapper, Groupers, Amberjacks, Wahoo, Tuna and Billfish!!!
    Targeted fish
    Amberjack
    Amberjack
    Cobia
    Cobia
    Marlin (Blue)
    Blue Marlin
    Snapper (Red)
    Red Snapper
    Tuna (Yellowfin)
    Yellowfin Tuna
    Wahoo
    Wahoo
    Grouper (Gag)
    Gag Grouper
    Grouper (Red)
    Red Grouper
    Jack (Almaco)
    Almaco Jack
    Tuna (Blackfin)
    Blackfin Tuna
    Snapper (Vermilion)
    Vermilion Snapper
    Grouper (Scamp)
    Scamp Grouper
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Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.7 / 5
out of 5 stars from 9 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.8 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.8 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.4 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (6)
July fishing trip
Awesome fishing!
Great family trip
+3
Angler rating
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
67%
Friendly captain
100%
Recommend this charter
89%
Appropriate for children
100%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Caught fish
89%
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Taylor P.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

4 hour morning trip

VERIFIED   NEW  4 Hour Trip (AM) on December 30, 2024
We did the 4 hour trip because we had some new people and wanted to give them an easy first experience. This was a great trip!...
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Reed B.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Despite the elements, they did a great job

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip (AM) on June 6, 2024
What a find and great trip. There were challenges with waves, current, and wind going 3 different directions and we had to...
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Ronald S.
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Very good
4.0 / 5
Overall

Great captain and crew - we enjoyed the day!

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip (AM) on July 11, 2024
We had a great captain and crew but didn’t realize that the 4 hour trip didn’t really produce fish like we thought- we...
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Charles M.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Great Experience and Fantastic Crew

VERIFIED   6 Hour Trip (AM) on May 4, 2024
I booked a six hour charter for my brother’s bachelor party. The captain and his crew did everything they possibly could...
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Jonathan W.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Great family trip

VERIFIED   6 Hour Trip (AM) on July 5, 2024
Captain and deck hand were great and worked hard for us.  Great overall trip and perfect weather to go fishing!
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FAQs about Tradition Fishing Charters

Tradition Fishing Charters offers the following trips to customers:
  • US $1,200 per group, additional US $120 per person after 8 guests - 4 Hour Trip (AM) (4 hours)
  • US $1,200 per group, additional US $120 per person after 8 guests - 4 Hour Trip (PM) (4 hours)
  • US $1,750 per group, additional US $175 per person after 8 guests - 6 Hour Trip (AM) (6 hours)
  • US $2,300 per group, additional US $230 per person after 8 guests - 8 Hour Trip (AM) (8 hours)
  • US $2,850 per group, additional US $285 per person after 8 guests - 10 Hour Trip (AM) (10 hours)
  • US $3,400 per group, additional US $340 per person after 8 guests - 12 Hour Trip (AM) (12 hours)

When you book a trip with Tradition Fishing Charters, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • Toilet
  • Air Conditioning
  • GPS
  • Fishfinder
  • Bed
  • Flybridge
  • Live Bait Well
  • Refrigerator
  • Ice Box

Trips booked with Tradition Fishing Charters include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle
  • Lures
  • First Mate
  • Fishing License

Tradition Fishing Charters offers the following types of fishing:
  • Inshore Fishing
  • Nearshore Fishing
  • Offshore Fishing
  • Reef Fishing
  • Wreck Fishing

Tradition Fishing Charters offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Light Tackle
  • Heavy Tackle
  • Bottom Fishing
  • Trolling
  • Spinning
  • Drift Fishing
  • Deep Sea Fishing

Top targeted fish species with Tradition Fishing Charters include:
  • Amberjack
  • Cobia
  • Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
  • Grouper (Gag)
  • Grouper (Red)
  • Grouper (Scamp)
  • Jack (Almaco)
  • King Mackerel (Kingfish)
  • Little Tunny (False Albacore)
  • Snapper (Red)
  • Snapper (Vermilion)
  • Wahoo

Your operator

Tradition Fishing Charters
Pensacola, Florida, United States
2 Fishing Reports
142 Customer reviews
Response time 5 hours
Member since April 2016
Tradition Fishing Charters was started out of a lifelong passion for deep sea and inshore fishing by Captain Miles Howell. Capt Miles loves to share the awesome experience of making memories on the water. Now as an expanded family charter fishing business with Capt. Willie, Capt. Mike, Capt. David, and Capt. James, this team offers a wide variety of fishing options that are sure to please! Mark your calendars. Triggerfish Opens March 1* Red Snapper Opens June 1* *Seasons can change last minutes due to local and federal regulations. Please contact us to double check and make sure certain fish are in season if you are looking to catch something specific.
Our Team
James S.
Captain
Miles H.
Captain

The fish you can target

Amberjack Amberjack
Cobia Cobia
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi) Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Grouper (Gag) Gag Grouper

What the boat is like

Boat Image
Boat category
Sportfishing boats
Capacity
25 persons
Boat length
48 ft
Year built
1978
Restored in
2024
Boat manufacturer
Marine Management
Boat type
Sportfishing

Engine model
Caterpillar
Powered by
2 x 320HP
Max cruising speed
12 knots

Which types of fishing are offered

Inshore Fishing
Nearshore Fishing
Offshore Fishing
Reef Fishing
Wreck Fishing

Which fishing techniques you can try

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

Which amenities are available onboard

Toilet
Air Conditioning
GPS
Fishfinder
Bed
Flybridge

What’s included in the trip price

Rods, reels & tackle
Lures
First Mate
Fishing License

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 included in price
Transfer from hotels or jetties in Pensacola to departure site is available and included in trip rates.
Child Friendly
You Keep Catch
Catch and Release Allowed

How you can pay

Book with 10% deposit, pay rest to captain

When the captain confirms your trip, FishingBooker charges your credit card a 10% 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 3% charge will apply.

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