Fishing in Pace, FL

Q: 🎣 Where to fish in Pace, Florida?

Anglers in Pace , FL recommend these top fishing spots: Pensacola Bay , Escambia Bay , Bayou Texar , Blackwater Bay , Perdido Bay .

Q: 🐟 What fish can you catch in Pace?

Most commonly caught species around Pace , FL : Red drum - 3,683 reported catches Largemouth bass - 2,560 reported catches Spotted seatrout - 1,706 reported catches Spanish mackerel - 954 reported catches Black drum - 756 reported catches .

Q: 📢 What are the latest Pace fishing reports?

The latest Pace , FL fishing reports are: @big_bass11 reported a nice Spotted seatrout . @big_bass11 reported a nice Southern kingcroaker . @big_bass11 reported a nice Southern kingcroaker . @SwigginHenny reported a nice Red drum at Simpson River . @Mattata reported a nice Hardhead sea catfish at Escambia County Coast . .

Q: 📅 What is the best time to go fishing in Pace?

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Florida, United States

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Top fish species in Pace

Latest Pace fishing reports

Spotted seatrout

length · weight

Southern kingcroaker

length · weight

Southern kingcroaker

length · weight

Red drum

Simpson River

19 in · 2 lb

Hardhead sea catfish

Escambia County Coast

length · weight

Pinfish

Santa Rosa Sound

length · weight

Pinfish

Santa Rosa Sound

length · weight

Black drum

Bob Sikes Fishing Pier - North

length · weight

Bayou Chico

length · weight

Bayou Chico

40 in · 20 lb

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Fishing regulations in Pace

Disclaimer: Always check local fishing regulations, water access rights and land ownership before fishing, regardless of any catches logged in that area by the Fishbrain community. Fishbrain has mapped millions of acres of government-owned land across the USA to help you identify potential fishing access, but you are responsible for ensuring compliance with all legal requirements.

Fishing regulations in Florida can change throughout the year. Make sure to check this page before fishing for the most up to date rules and regulations for the current season. Local regulations govern when you can fish, the max size of the fish you can keep, how many fish you can keep, and more.

Below you will see fishing regulations for catching Red drum as of July 26th, 2026. To view regulations for a different fish species, please click on your preferred species in the drop-down.

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Red drum

Seasons

Open

Bag limit

Vessel limit

Min size

18"

Max size

27"

Measurement

Total Length

Restrictions & requirements

Additional information

Off-the-water transport limit is four fish per person.Legal Gear: hook and line, cast nets

Edibility

Very Good

Synonyms

Channel Bass, Redfish, Sciaenops ocellatus, Spottail Bass

Regulations for

30°37′7.3″N 87°10′0.1″W

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FAQ about Pace fishing

🎣 Where to fish in Pace, Florida?

Anglers in Pace, FL recommend these top fishing spots: Pensacola Bay, Escambia Bay, Bayou Texar, Blackwater Bay, and Perdido Bay.

🐟 What fish can you catch in Pace?

Most commonly caught species around Pace, FL:

Red drum - 3,683 reported catches
Largemouth bass - 2,560 reported catches
Spotted seatrout - 1,706 reported catches
Spanish mackerel - 954 reported catches
Black drum - 756 reported catches

📢 What are the latest Pace fishing reports?

The latest Pace, FL fishing reports are:

@big_bass11 reported a nice Spotted seatrout.
@big_bass11 reported a nice Southern kingcroaker.
@big_bass11 reported a nice Southern kingcroaker.
@SwigginHenny reported a nice Red drum at Simpson River.
@Mattata reported a nice Hardhead sea catfish at Escambia County Coast.

📅 What is the best time to go fishing in Pace?

Download the and see today's Fishing and Weather Forecast for Pace, FL. We give you weather trends and help you find the perfect window to catch your next personal best. With Fishbrain Pro, you will get the following capabilities: