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Alex Pilot
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Alex Pilot

Pensacola Beach, United States
50+ reviews
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.

Charter

Rating

5.0
57 reviews
4.9
Boat & Equipment
5.0
Captain & Crew
5.0
Fishing Experience

What anglers say

100%
Good experience
100%
Friendly captain
100%
Recommend this charter
100%
Appropriate for children
100%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Caught fish

All reviews (57)

Showing 1 – 5 of 57 reviews
  • Aaron Hammack
    Aaron Hammack
    us
    Texas, US
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified

    All Good!

    4 hour inshore afternoon • 5 adults • 2 children

    Easy process, good people, quality service. We had a 9, 12, and 16 year old in our group of 5. Capt. Kenny, and Blake met the vibe and made sure we all had a good time. You wont be disappointed!

  • Troy Shrope
    Troy Shrope
    us
    Missouri, US
    Member since 2025
    5.0
    Verified

    Capt. Kenny w/Bandit fishing

    5 hour inshore/nearshore • 6 adults

    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

  • Logan Burch
    Logan Burch
    Repeat angler
    us
    Illinois, US
    Member since 2022
    5 trips
    5.0
    Verified

    Our favorite fishing trip ever

    5 hour inshore/nearshore afternoon • 3 adults

    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

    Reported catch:
    King Mackerel (Kingfish)
    Mangrove Snapper
    Bonito
    Redfish
    +1
  • Amber Collum
    Amber Collum
    Repeat angler
    us
    Missouri, US
    Member since 2024
    2 trips
    5.0
    Verified

    Great day of fishing!

    4 Hour Trip – Nearshore • 5 adults • 3 children

    We had a great fishing experience today! It was the highlight of my kids’ Florida vacation. Alex and Chago (sorry, not sure if I spelled his name correctly) were both great! They did great interacting with my 3 sons, keeping us on fish, and maintaining our safety. We caught probably 20 fish (with 15 being keepers) and did the hook & cook at Peg Legs. It was delicious! Thanks again, guys!

    Reported catch:
    Red Snapper
  • Ken Segars
    Ken Segars
    Repeat angler
    us
    Alabama, US
    Member since 2023
    3 trips
    5.0
    Verified

    Another incredible fishing trip with Captain Alex!!

    4 Hour Trip – Nearshore • 3 adults • 2 children

    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!

Real catches shared by our community

  • Bandit Fishing Charters
    Bandit Fishing ChartersPensacola Beach, FL
    Three young anglers proudly posing behind a catch of multiple fish, including King Mackerel, displayed on a board at a fishing dock.
    Fish 1
    Spanish Mackerel
    Amber C.
    Amber C.
    We had a great fishing experience today! It was the highlight of my kids’ Florida vacation. Alex and Chago (sorry, not sure if I spelled his name correctly) were both great! They did great interacting with my 3 sons, keeping us on fish, and maintaining our safety. We caught probably 20 fish (with 15 being keepers) and did the hook & cook at Peg Legs. It was delicious! Thanks again, guys!
  • Bandit Fishing Charters
    Bandit Fishing ChartersPensacola Beach, FL
    A group of four anglers proudly posing with a large catch of Red Snapper displayed on a board after a successful fishing trip.
    Fish 1
    Red Snapper
    Donny D.
    Donny D.
    Gotta say, the captain and first mate were great. I would absolutely recommend Capt Alex to anyone looking to catch fish and have a good time, 8hrs flew by…. Every structure we stopped at had fish!!!! We had a group of 4 larger men and comfortably on his boat, Capt Alex has a great sence of humor and makes it feel like fishing with friends.
  • Bandit Fishing Charters
    Bandit Fishing ChartersPensacola Beach, FL
    Angler proudly displaying a large Red Snapper while fishing on a boat in open waters.
    Fish 1
    Red Snapper
    Julie S.
    Julie S.
    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!
  • Bandit Fishing Charters
    Bandit Fishing ChartersPensacola Beach, FL
    Angler proudly displaying a large shark while fishing on a boat, showcasing a successful catch in a coastal environment.
    Fish 1
    Blacktip Shark
    Troy S.
    Troy S.
    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
  • Bandit Fishing Charters
    Bandit Fishing ChartersPensacola Beach, FL
    An angler proudly displaying a large fish while aboard a boat, with calm waters and overcast skies in the background.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    +1
    Little Tunny (False Albacore)
    Lisa H.
    Lisa H.
    We had a great day fishing! Caught a big bull shark!
  • Bandit Fishing Charters
    Bandit Fishing ChartersPensacola Beach, FL
    Angler proudly displaying a large Goliath Grouper while wading in shallow waters, with a sandy beach in the background.
    Fish 1
    Goliath Grouper
    Groupers have been biting almost every day in the bay. Come catch one!
  • Bandit Fishing Charters
    Bandit Fishing ChartersPensacola, FL
    A young angler proudly displaying a caught fish while fishing on a boat, enjoying a memorable day on the water.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    +3
    Little Tunny (False Albacore)
    Ken S.
    Ken S.
    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!
  • Bandit Fishing Charters
    Bandit Fishing ChartersPensacola, FL
    Two anglers proudly displaying a variety of fish including Snapper and Mackerel on a catch board at a dock, showcasing a successful fishing trip.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    +1
    Little Tunny (False Albacore)
    Logan B.
    Logan B.
    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
  • Bandit Fishing Charters
    Bandit Fishing ChartersPensacola, FL
    Angler proudly displaying a caught Hammerhead Shark while fishing on a boat in open waters.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    Hammerhead Shark
    Juiting C.
    Juiting C.
    We were so excited and caught a surprised hammerhead shark. Thanks for captain Alex, he brought our kids so much fun.
  • Bandit Fishing Charters
    Bandit Fishing ChartersPensacola, FL
    Two anglers enjoying a sunny day on the water, showcasing a relaxed atmosphere aboard the boat.
    Fish 1
    Hammerhead Shark
    Jaymi B.
    Jaymi B.
    Captain Alex was great. He was awesome with both of my boys, ages 15 and 11, showing them both individual attention as my oldest thinks he’s a professional fisherman and my youngest just wanted to catch a few fish. Also, he was so wonderful with the 15yr old as they both worked together to reel in a hammerhead!!!! If we make it back down we will definitely look him up.

What's biting with Bandit Fishing Charters in Pensacola Beach

Warm water species move on as the first cold fronts begin to arrive. But that doesn't have to be a bad thing! All the talk in town is about Flounder, which is migrating in large numbers out to the Gulf. You won't go hungry!

Top catches for November

Fishing reports

Angler proudly displaying a large Goliath Grouper while wading in shallow waters, with a sandy beach in the background.

Giant grouper

May 8, 2025 • Pensacola Beach
Groupers have been biting almost every day in the bay. Come catch one!
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A young angler proudly displaying a large shark and several other fish, including snapper, after a successful fishing trip at the dock.

Fun day in the bay

Jun 12, 2024 • Pensacola Beach
Little man never stopped catching fish
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An angler proudly displaying a large Snapper while fishing on a boat, with a young boy visible in the background.

Monster mangrove

Jun 10, 2024 • Pensacola Beach
Keep these boys busy
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Three anglers proudly display their catch of vibrant Red Snapper on a dock, with a fishing boat in the background.

These boys can pull!

Jun 8, 2024 • Pensacola Beach
Quality size red snappers
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Angler proudly displaying a large Red Snapper after a successful fishing trip.

25lb snapper!

Jun 3, 2024 • Pensacola Beach
Great day in the Gulf of Mexico, first drop we caught a monster!
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A group of four anglers proudly displaying a bountiful catch of various fish, including Snapper and Grouper, arranged neatly on the deck of a boat after a successful fishing trip.

Offshore

Mar 22, 2024 • Pensacola Beach
We got some calm seas and were able to slip out in the gulf and get a limit of vermilion snapper and triggerfish
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