What would you recommend to anglers fishing in Pensacola Beach, Florida for the first time?

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Mark Davis
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Went fishing with Reel Addiction Fishing Charters II on October 28, 2023
Local guides are extremely knowledgeable If you can seek out their insight when planning, the text feature on sites and even FB sites allow for convenience in asking questions about a time frame while in town. Also simply booking, You can rest assured You’re dealing with Knowledgeable Professionals. On a personal note as a Boat owner. Consider, prep, towing, fuel, bait and the time you have available. A monthly quarterly charter with a guide is an inexpensive care free experience. Just show up and enjoy!

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Steve Brown
Pensacola, Florida
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Went fishing with Fish Frenzy Charters on August 17, 2023
Very hot, be prepared. The guide/captain has great experience; don't try to snow him with your own knowledge of the activity. Listen and pay attention -- you'll absolutely learn some things you never knew and you may be able to catch a few fish as well!

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James Bryant
Adams, TN
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Went fishing with Paradise Fishing Charters on October 11, 2022
Don't attempt a first time gulf or offshore trip if conditions are less than ideal. No way to know if you are susceptible to seasickness without finding out the hard way. I was not affected but my family was. Luck of the draw.

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James Farmer
Saginaw, TX
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Went fishing with Reel Way Fishing Charters on March 8, 2022
Everything was great but the weather had turned and prevented us from going offshore but Kenny was able to take us to a point where and stay there and had us getting bites and catching fish the whole time couldn't ask for anymore from him. Great captain

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William Elliott
Noel, MO
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Went fishing with Fish Frenzy Charters on November 30, 2021
Take a jacket on the boat and don't wear shorts on the boat in November/December. Be prepared to catch a lot of fish but also be prepared to throw a lot of them back as they will probably not be in season.

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Jason Robertson
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Went fishing with Total Package Charters on April 5, 2024
Lots of fish to keep but if you’re looking to take fish home, probably not a lot to stock your freezer.

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Ryan Betts
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Went fishing with Reel Way Fishing Charters on March 16, 2024
If it is overcast the day of the trip, wear appropriate clothing (jacket/sweater) as the ride out can be a little cool.

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William Brouhle
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Went fishing with Reel Addiction Fishing Charters II on April 1, 2024
Fishing from the piers provided good spanish mackerel bites as well as sea trout /

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Christopher Whitmire
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Went fishing with Hot Spots Inshore/Nearshore II on October 7, 2023
If you are a first time angler in this area, you should definitely take this trip. We caught a variety of fish and had a very knowledgeable guide.

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Dana Kemp
United States
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Went fishing with Total Package Charters on March 22, 2023
There were many fish caught that we couldn’t keep because they weren’t in season. We still had a wonderful time and brought home 3 gallon ziplock bags full of Vermillion Snapper.

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Jeffrey Jevne
Fort Walton Beach, Florida
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Went fishing with Total Package Charters on March 14, 2023
Check to make sure you can keep the fish you are targeting. There is a season for all the species.

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Adam Boczkowski
Lake Wales, FL
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Went fishing with Paradise Fishing Charters on January 26, 2023
To let everyone know to bundle up in stay warm cause it was freezing on (Jan 26 Birthday Trip) the water but it was well worth the trip!! Thanks a lot everyone!

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Taressa Beeson
Foley, Alabama
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Went fishing with Paradise Fishing Charters on June 23, 2022
Bring fly spray. Was very hot on shore but very nice on the water. Have a goid Captian that knows the area!

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William Shoemaker
Anderson, South Carolina
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Went fishing with Paradise Fishing Charters on June 29, 2021
Stick with a day trip into the gulf. More species and bigger fish in general. Also, watch the weather!

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Rachel Mundy
Lake Hamilton, AR
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Went fishing with Paradise Fishing Charters on June 25, 2021
Wear a swimsuit/Maybe take a change of clothes you might get wet! If you have a preference and beverage like Diet Coke you might take it with you. Take sunscreen and sunglasses!

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Matthew Mccarty
Bangkok, Bangkok
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Went fishing with Marlin Hunter Fishing Charters on July 19, 2019
Due to demand, better to go with your own group than to hope to join a trip. Be prepared for weather to complicate things, and sometimes you get skunked even when the gulf is full of fish.

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Lorie Bolin
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Went fishing with Hot Spots Inshore/Nearshore II on December 23, 2023
Didn’t catch big fish, but caught all kinds all day. No complaints. Excellent family fun day.

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Bryan Myers
Bryant, AR
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Went fishing with Paradise Fishing Charters on July 2, 2023
Book with Justin at paradise. Professional, friendly and will.make sure you catch fish.!!!

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Joseph Ivory
Pike Road, AL
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Went fishing with Total Package Charters on November 25, 2022
The late autumn is rough. Make sure to have rain gear and be prepared for rough water.

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Nicholas Salley
Cypress, TX
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Went fishing with Paradise Fishing Charters on July 21, 2022
If you want to target a certain species, make sure they’re biting at that time of year.

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Ginger Hinckley
League City, TX
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Went fishing with Total Package Charters on October 11, 2021
If going out deep sea fishing for the 1st time take motion sickness the day before and the day of.

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Bobby Meadows
Gulf Breeze, FL
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Went fishing with Paradise Fishing Charters on June 24, 2021
I highly recommend chartering with Capt Justin. We had an excellent 5 hour trip.

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Amanda Melton
Acworth, GA
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Went fishing with Fish Frenzy Charters on June 15, 2021
Book a morning trip if going in summer bc Mother Nature can ruin your afternoon trip

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Robert Oxley
Grand Bay, Alabama
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Went fishing with Paradise Fishing Charters on May 21, 2021
Capt Justin , seemed very familiar with waters,and was very helpful with fishing.

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Kathey Walston
Westfield, IN
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Went fishing with Fish Frenzy Charters on April 5, 2021
with change in temperature mid last week fudging was rough but no fault of anyone

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Darrell Harris
Kaufman, TX
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Went fishing with Fish Frenzy Charters on October 23, 2019
Weather is a big contender during this month. We had to fish around the wind conditions.

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Mason Taylor
Mobile, AL
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Went fishing with Paradise Fishing Charters on June 13, 2019
Hang on cause the snapper fight like crazy. Especially when a shark or dolphin is around.

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John Harris
Milton, Florida
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Went fishing with Fish Frenzy Charters on May 3, 2019
Pay the price and take your family out. It will always be a memory you can talk about.

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Randy Olson
Smithville, MO
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Went fishing with Total Package Charters on July 10, 2018
Call your boat captain for the best advice. They know what there talking about.