Pensacola Fly Fishing Charters

23 Fishing Charters

Pensacola: 23 fishing charters available
Excellent
4.8 / 5
(177 reviews)
Pensacola
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Trips from US $400
Excellent
4.8 / 5
(30 reviews)
Pensacola
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Trips from US $200
Excellent
5.0 / 5
(24 reviews)
Milton
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Trips from US $500
Excellent
5.0 / 5
(10 reviews)
Gulf Breeze
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Trips from US $450
Excellent
5.0 / 5
(48 reviews)
Gulf Breeze
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Trips from US $225
Excellent
4.8 / 5
(276 reviews)
Pensacola Beach
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Trips from US $550
Excellent
4.7 / 5
(56 reviews)
Perdido Key
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Trips from US $550
Excellent
5.0 / 5
(196 reviews)
Pensacola Beach
Trips from US $600
Excellent
4.9 / 5
(26 reviews)
Gulf Shores
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Trips from US $350
Excellent
4.9 / 5
(42 reviews)
Pensacola Beach
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Trips from US $250
Excellent
4.8 / 5
(264 reviews)
Orange Beach
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Trips from US $550
Excellent
4.2 / 5
(6 reviews)
Navarre
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Trips from US $530

Fly Fishing in Pensacola

Pensacola fly fishing guides know what it feels like to tame a fish. With one of the world’s biggest migrations of Bull Redfish, a host of exciting ocean species visiting the beaches, and even the occasional Tarpon showing its face from time to time, there is never a slow moment in these parts. Find a local expert who can share the top local tips and secrets, and you’ll be fly fishing with the best of them in no time. 

What to Expect

It isn’t hard to understand why the fly fishing Pensacola Florida offers to anglers draws people from across the country. The huge estuary system leading into and joining Pensacola Bay is not just the ideal habitat for most of Florida’s favorite game fish. It also has a huge array of habitats and fishing spots to explore. From the mouths of creeks and rivers to sandbars, bridges, and wrecks, there is a bit of everything here. 
 
Probably the biggest event of the year is the annual Bull Redfish run, which takes place in the fall. There is hardly anything more exciting than sight fishing to a school of thousands of 30 lb+ fish. Best of all, it all kicks off shortly after most of the tourists have left the beaches, leaving you in peace to tackle these huge fish mano a mano. Taming them on the fly is no easy feat, meaning hiring a guide for your first try can pay dividends in the future. 
 
Even when the main run is over, you can find slot-sized Reds feeding along the sandbars in the Santa Rosa Sound. Poling towards them over gin clear waters and landing the perfect cast in 3 ft of water is an experience you will never forget.
 
But it’s not all about the Redfish. Shortly after their migration come the Gator Trout, an equally impressive sportfish in its own right. Combine it with Flounder, and you could be picking up your very own Inshore Slam, and on the fly no less!
 
Get out onto the beaches, and there’s even more in store. False Albacore come close to the beaches in January. Locally known as ‘Bonefish,’ these small tunas may not look much like their Caribbean namesake, but they sure do fight like one. Try reeling one in with fly gear, and you’ll be in with a workout that could rival the one you’d find in Belize. Don’t say we didn’t warn you!

What Gear Should I Bring?

Many Pensacola fly fishing guides will be more than happy to accommodate fly anglers, but they often don’t include gear. To stay on the safe side, we’d suggest devout fly fishermen should bring their own in order to get the most out of this fishery.
 
Most of the fishing you’ll do round here will be great with an 8-9 wt setup. Lighter gear is perfect for the tasty Pompano, while 9 or 10 weight gear is recommended for big Bull Redfish. 
 
Most of the local species will gladly eat Clouser Minnows—these can have great success with Redfish, Pompano, False Albacore, Flounder, and Bluefish. Bring bunny strip patterns for Bull Redfish, small baitfish streamers for Trout, and glass minnow streamers for Albies. 
Pensacola
Excellent
4.6 / 5
Based on 29,146 reviews by FishingBooker anglers

What anglers said about Fly Fishing in Pensacola

Ask for a mixed bag. There is no guarantee, but Capt Luke helped my check a number of species off my goal list and a couple I didnโ€™t know I needed. The bonus red fish schooled under the birds was an awesome experience even for a seasoned fisherman. Great time, and tight lines!
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Ask for a mixed bag. There is no guarantee, but Capt Luke helped my check a number of species off my goal list and a couple I didnโ€™t know I needed. The bonus red fish schooled under the birds was an awesome experience even for a seasoned fisherman. Great time, and tight lines!
Hot Spots Inshore/Nearshore III
Hot Spots Inshore/Nearshore III
Go out with Captain Garrett from Emerald โ€œCโ€ he made us feel right at home. This was my first time and he was very helpful.
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Go out with Captain Garrett from Emerald โ€œCโ€ he made us feel right at home. This was my first time and he was very helpful.
Emerald
Emerald "C" Fishing Charters
we were a little off season for some species we were looking to keep and eat at home, but we caught plenty of fish in total and many different species. everywhere we went we caught fish. a captain cant control what and how big, but he surely knows where to find fish.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
we were a little off season for some species we were looking to keep and eat at home, but we caught plenty of fish in total and many different species. everywhere we went we caught fish. a captain cant control what and how big, but he surely knows where to find fish.
All Caught Up Fishing Charters
All Caught Up Fishing Charters
If you think you might get sea sick, take some dramamine. The waves were a bit rough heading out, but not too bad. A couple members of our group almost got sick, but dramamine saved the day.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
If you think you might get sea sick, take some dramamine. The waves were a bit rough heading out, but not too bad. A couple members of our group almost got sick, but dramamine saved the day.
Alpha Fishing Charters
Alpha Fishing Charters
If you go with captain Blake expect to catch fish. Boats all around us were leaving because we pulled in fish after fish after fish while their clients watched us. Then he put us on some big Amberjack and it took changing the rigging to fit me for me to land one but we got it done! The fight of a lifetime!
Excellent
5.0 / 5
If you go with captain Blake expect to catch fish. Boats all around us were leaving because we pulled in fish after fish after fish while their clients watched us. Then he put us on some big Amberjack and it took changing the rigging to fit me for me to land one but we got it done! The fight of a lifetime!
North West Florida Fishing Charters
North West Florida Fishing Charters
Only fish in season to catch were mingo fish and never two others. But theyโ€™re delicious.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Only fish in season to catch were mingo fish and never two others. But theyโ€™re delicious.
Emerald โ€œCโ€ Fishing Charters
Emerald โ€œCโ€ Fishing Charters
Great trip. Captain put us right on the fish. Boat was clean and fishing gear was in great shape. We had kids go on the trip, and the captain did an amazing job tailoring the experience for them. Extremely responsive in communications before hand. Definitely recommend.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Great trip. Captain put us right on the fish. Boat was clean and fishing gear was in great shape. We had kids go on the trip, and the captain did an amazing job tailoring the experience for them. Extremely responsive in communications before hand. Definitely recommend.
Salty Adventures Charter Fishing
Salty Adventures Charter Fishing
It was hot as hell! But 5 stars because of a successful and safe trip with a good captain
Excellent
5.0 / 5
It was hot as hell! But 5 stars because of a successful and safe trip with a good captain
Bout Time Charters
Bout Time Charters
Be prepared to have a good time. Ask for captain Bill. He was very good with our 2 youngsters we had.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Be prepared to have a good time. Ask for captain Bill. He was very good with our 2 youngsters we had.
It's A Good Day Charters
It's A Good Day Charters
Listen to your captain and crew and follow their tips and instructions to catch more and bigger fish.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Listen to your captain and crew and follow their tips and instructions to catch more and bigger fish.
Alpha Fishing Charters
Alpha Fishing Charters United States
wear UV protective shirt and hat or sunscreen considering you'll be on a boat in the sun for approx. 4-6 hrs.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
wear UV protective shirt and hat or sunscreen considering you'll be on a boat in the sun for approx. 4-6 hrs.
Keepin It Wet Charters
Keepin It Wet Charters
Swim shirt for the sun, plenty of water and sunscreen, the earlier the start the better.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Swim shirt for the sun, plenty of water and sunscreen, the earlier the start the better.
Fin Addicts Guide Service
Fin Addicts Guide Service
Pay attention to time of year. Storms can disrupt your trip but not much you can do about that.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Pay attention to time of year. Storms can disrupt your trip but not much you can do about that.
Gulf Coast Water & Woods Guide Ser.
Gulf Coast Water & Woods Guide Ser.
Just enjoy the experience-in one of Gods great creations and remember to thank him for it-
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Just enjoy the experience-in one of Gods great creations and remember to thank him for it-
Emerald
Emerald "C" Fishing Charters
Captain Bill was amazing and made sure everyone on the boat had the best time. He was patient with the teens and spent time explaining things to them. They even caught a stingray!
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Captain Bill was amazing and made sure everyone on the boat had the best time. He was patient with the teens and spent time explaining things to them. They even caught a stingray!
It's A Good Day Charters
It's A Good Day Charters
Bring drinks in an ice chest and extra ice for your catch. Youโ€™re gonna catch some! Bring some snacks and a couple towels to dry your face. The water splashes but itโ€™s awesome! If you tend to get motion sickness, take Dramamine an hour before you set out on the boat.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Bring drinks in an ice chest and extra ice for your catch. Youโ€™re gonna catch some! Bring some snacks and a couple towels to dry your face. The water splashes but itโ€™s awesome! If you tend to get motion sickness, take Dramamine an hour before you set out on the boat.
Emerald
Emerald "C" Fishing Charters
Don't waste money on the crappy zoom gum stink bait. Frozen squid and shrimp for pier fishing. Avoid mid day fishing
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Don't waste money on the crappy zoom gum stink bait. Frozen squid and shrimp for pier fishing. Avoid mid day fishing
It's A Good Day Charters
It's A Good Day Charters
We will definitely be recommending anyone we know, coming to Pensacola, to go to captain Alex! We had an absolute blast and will be using him again in the future!
Excellent
4.7 / 5
We will definitely be recommending anyone we know, coming to Pensacola, to go to captain Alex! We had an absolute blast and will be using him again in the future!
Bandit Fishing Charters
Bandit Fishing Charters
We had a great experience fishing here. We were on fish all day with Captain Bill from Itโ€™s a Good Day Charters.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
We had a great experience fishing here. We were on fish all day with Captain Bill from Itโ€™s a Good Day Charters.
It's A Good Day Charters
It's A Good Day Charters
Let the captain be your guide. They probably know better than you whatโ€™s going to work the best.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Let the captain be your guide. They probably know better than you whatโ€™s going to work the best.
All Caught Up Fishing Charters
All Caught Up Fishing Charters

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