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Fresh Fishing Reports from Fort Pickens

Fall Snapper season!!

September 5, 2025

The weather is starting to cool off a little bit and the fishing is heating up!! The Red Snapper are biting good and will only get better as the temps cool off more, Amberjack are open as well and triggerfish, we will hopefully see some nice Mahi and Sailfish being caught soon as well, Fall fishing in the Florida Panhandle is fantastic and the weather is typically beautiful! Let's go fishing! Capt Joseph Dewberry

Red Hot Snapper fishing!! 6/02

June 3, 2025

Great trip catching our limit of Red Snapper and Vermilion Snapper!! It was just one of those days the fish bit everywhere we went! Gota love day's like that and the gulf was slick calm as well, lots of live bait has been around and easy to catch on most mornings lately when we have a little time to catch them, although the fish were chewing on dead bait today, trolled for king Mackerel and Mahi at the end for some bonus fish but they unfortunately eluded us on this particular day, as the summer heats up more the Mahi should become more plentiful along with kings, bonita and hopefully a Sailfish encounter soon! Good start to our Summer Snapper season and look forward to meeting new people and making some memories, its what we do here @ fish frenzy charters! Book a trip and try your luck Offshore you never know what you may encounter but rest assured we will be ready for every situation on my boat! If there is one thing I can guarantee you about fishing is that you can't catch them on the Couch or your Hotel! Let's go fishing! Capt Joseph Dewberry

Crushed the fish two days in a row!

June 2, 2025

We had an amazing time yesterday and today! Limited on multiple species both days!!!

Red Snapper ( offshore trip ) success!!

May 31, 2025

Today was the first day of Red Snapper fishing for our 2025 season and we caught our limit of some nice fish along with some bonus fish like Vermilion Snapper and triggerfish! We could of filled the box if the trip would have been longer, we are looking forward to a great season, the summer time Red Snapper season will open back up June 1st till July 31st, to catch Red Snapper and other offshore fish make sure to book an Offshore trip, we recommend 5,6 or 8 hour trip for this type of fishing! Thank you and tight lines ! Capt Joseph Dewberry

A beautiful day with a very diverse Fish

April 28, 2025

today we had a half day offshore adventure, and from the time we started all the way until the end we had poles bending and Fish coming over the side of the boat. We caught a red grouper and a king mackerel, which really both put up a wonderful fight. And we even caught some greater amberjack that got the best of us a few times, but we managed to get a few out of there. And don’t let me forget we also hit a four person limit on Vermillion snapper which was 40!! and we also seen a few cobia that would not bite or eat anything, but it was still a wonderful site to see along with the 20+ pound red snapper that we’re coming up to the side of the boat!

Bay Slay Day

March 21, 2025

The bite was really slow and the fish were really lethargic, but soon as feeding time began, the bite was on. we lost many, but we caught a couple.

What anglers said about fishing in Fort Pickens

We know the fishing is different in the winter but he still got up on fish to catch. We all had a great time and it was not congested on the water with tons of boats.

5.0 / 5

We know the fishing is different in the winter but he still got up on fish to catch. We all had a great time and it was not congested on the water with tons of boats.

Autistress Fishing

Fishing in winter is tough. Be sure to bundle up. Captain brought a variety of baits to target good fish.

5.0 / 5

Fishing in winter is tough. Be sure to bundle up. Captain brought a variety of baits to target good fish.

Autistress Fishing

Catch some eating fish first. Then search for the big one. Keep your eyes open and enjoy the view.

4.7 / 5

Catch some eating fish first. Then search for the big one. Keep your eyes open and enjoy the view.

Six Shooter Charters LLC

Be ready to have a great experience and tired arms from all the fish you’re gonna be reeling in!

5.0 / 5

Be ready to have a great experience and tired arms from all the fish you’re gonna be reeling in!

Water Walker Fishing

Definitely check out Captain Q and Southern Strike for an unbelievable experience. We all learned so much and had a wide range of ages with us. Everyone caught something. Everyone had a great time!

5.0 / 5

Definitely check out Captain Q and Southern Strike for an unbelievable experience. We all learned so much and had a wide range of ages with us. Everyone caught something. Everyone had a great time!

Southern Strike LLC

Don’t plan on going offshore in March, very rough and most offshore fish are not in season.

4.7 / 5

Don’t plan on going offshore in March, very rough and most offshore fish are not in season.

Fish Frenzy Charters

Definitely find a charter with the weather always changing it’s hard to surf fish unless you have a boat then just fish the docks in the bay side

5.0 / 5

Definitely find a charter with the weather always changing it’s hard to surf fish unless you have a boat then just fish the docks in the bay side

Water Walker Fishing

We limited out of two species, as well as caught a lot of morning season fish

5.0 / 5

We limited out of two species, as well as caught a lot of morning season fish

Able Body Charters/Native Son's.

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!

5.0 / 5

Fish Frenzy Charters Pensacola, Florida

Great fishing down there and Six Shooter Charters with Captain Doug will put you on the fish.

5.0 / 5

Great fishing down there and Six Shooter Charters with Captain Doug will put you on the fish.

Six Shooter Charters LLC Greer, SC

This trip did not require a fishing license! Take plenty of drinks sunscreen

5.0 / 5

This trip did not require a fishing license! Take plenty of drinks sunscreen

Able Body Charters/Native Son's. San Antonio, TX

Be prepared with lots of water and sunscreen... and book with Able Body Charters ?

5.0 / 5

Be prepared with lots of water and sunscreen... and book with Able Body Charters ?

Able Body Charters/Native Son's. Leominster, MA

Temperatures can very and the sun is intense, so come prepared to protect yourself from the elements. Water conditions can vary from calm to rough, select a charter that is equipped to handle the coditions.

5.0 / 5

Able Body Charters/Native Son's. Baton Rouge, Louisiana

Plan to dodge the weather. Our 7am start turned into a 1pm start. Still brought us right to the fish!

5.0 / 5

Plan to dodge the weather. Our 7am start turned into a 1pm start. Still brought us right to the fish!

Six Shooter Charters LLC Houston, TX

Make sure to check weather and connect with Captain before you go. Take a jacket, ride is chilly, even if sun is out.

5.0 / 5

Make sure to check weather and connect with Captain before you go. Take a jacket, ride is chilly, even if sun is out.

Gulf Bay Charters 2 Washington, IA

Right time of year to land red snapper! Bring sunscreen and plenty of water or Gatorade, your favorite canned drinks (non alcoholic) to stay hydrated. Small snacks are all you need. Most of your time you’ll spend fishing or enjoying the boat ride. If you get seasick, plan to take Dramamine the night before and the morning of - the water can get choppy when you get out in deep water.

5.0 / 5