Pensacola Inshore Fishing Charters
Pensacola Inshore Fishing Charters
Best Inshore Fishing Charters in Pensacola
Best Inshore Fishing Charters in Pensacola
Pensacola: 133 fishing charters available
Gotcha Fishing Charters
Gotcha Fishing Charters
Pensacola
• 31 ft
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6 persons
Come fish with one of the most advanced charter services on the Panhandle.
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Emerald โCโ Fishing Charters
Emerald โCโ Fishing Charters
Pensacola
• 25 ft
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6 persons
Emerald โCโ Fishing Charters invites you to join them on the stunning waters of Pensacola, Florida.
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Captain John Fishing Charters LLC
Captain John Fishing Charters LLC
Pensacola
• 27 ft
•
6 persons
Captain John offers offshore fishing charters in Pensacola, Florida.
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Carter Mobile Marine & Fishing Service
Carter Mobile Marine & Fishing Service
Pensacola
• 27 ft
•
6 persons
Carter Mobile Marine & Charter Fishing Service is looking forward to welcoming you aboard one of their fun and relaxing trips.
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Perdido Key Fishing Charters LLC
Perdido Key Fishing Charters LLC
Pensacola
• 24 ft
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6 persons
Perdido Key Fishing Charters LLC is located in Orange Beach and offers to show you a memorable time in these waters.
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USA Ultimate Shoreline Adventures
USA Ultimate Shoreline Adventures
Pensacola
• 22 ft
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4 persons
USA Ultimate Shoreline Adventures offers professional fishing trips on the stunning waters of Pensacola.
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Emerald Coast Sport Fishing
Emerald Coast Sport Fishing
Pensacola
• 24 ft
•
4 persons
Explore the fish-packed inshore and nearshore waters of the Florida Panhandle and have loads of fun with Emerald Coast Sport Fishing.
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Sandflea Charters
Sandflea Charters
Pensacola
• 24 ft
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4 persons
Sandflea Charters and Captain Mike are based in Pensacola, Florida.
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Inshore Fishing in Pensacola
Inshore Fishing in Pensacola
Pensacola inshore fishing offers anglers the chance to explore a quintessential Florida fishery without having to deal with strong waves or seasickness. Whether you want to get immersed in the middle of one of the state’s most exciting Bull Redfish runs or look for an iconic Red Snapper, you don’t need to travel far for an colorful experience fishing in Pensacola.
What You Can Catch
The 144 square mile expanse of the Pensacola Bay estuarine system has ample space for fish of all shapes and sizes. This is the fourth largest waterway of its type in Florida, and the numerous rivers that feed into the Pensacola Bay system create a rich ecosystem that is enough to tempt most discerning of fish inside.
The star of the show in Pensacola’s inshore waters is the Bull Redfish, without a doubt. This is the only natural pass in the local area, meaning these bruisers are instinctively drawn to these waters when time comes for them to spawn. In the winter, they are joined by ‘Gator Trout’ — huge Speckled Trout that don’t only put up a heck of a fight, but also taste fantastic. With Spanish Mackerel, Sheepshead, Bluefish, and a wide range of Sharks joining them throughout the year, there really is never a dull moment for Pensacola inshore fishing charters.
Pensacola Bay Fishing Spots
- Brackish waters in estuarine marshes. Pensacola Bay is fed into by the Blackwater, Yellow, East, Escambia, and Simpson Rivers, so there are plenty of places to get out the light tackle and explore.
- Pensacola Pass. This narrow waterway by Fort Pickens is where the Pensacola Bay system meets the Gulf of Mexico. This can be an incredibly productive place to fish, but it’s important to do so with an experienced guide who can navigate the traffic and strong currents.
- Any type of structure. Bridges, docks, seawalls, oyster bars, rock piles… they all have one thing in common: they make the perfect habitat for local inshore fish.
- Deep water wrecks. You might be surprised that Pensacola Bay has access to some bottom fishing that can rival anywhere offshore in the Panhandle. Big Red Snapper and Gag Grouper have been found here in 60 ft of water, and require the type of heavy tackle that you would never expect to see on an inshore fishing charter. These spots are very heavily guarded, though, so look for a guide who knows their way around!
When To Go
It might sound corny, but there really isn’t a low season for inshore fishing in Pensacola. Here’s what you can expect:
Spring (February to May): Keeper Redfish and Speckled Trout will keep you busy on artificials or bait. If you’re after some variety, look around bridges and docks for Sheepshead, who will love a bit of live crab.
Summer (June to August): As the weather gets warmer, the inshore sportfish can be found in the shallows. The main excitement at this time of year is the huge run of Spanish Mackerel that make their way into the Bay.
Fall (September to October): There’s only one thing Pensacola inshore guides are talking about at this time of year, and that’s Bull Redfish. Come fishing now and see if you can catch the biggest fish of your life on light tackle.
Winter (November to January): The excitement of the Bull Redfish run may calm down slightly, but you will still see plenty of big Reds around at this time of year. In December, they are joined by Gator Trout.
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