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Fishing in Pensacola, FL

Florida, United States

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Sand seatrout

Community Maritime Park Fishing Pier

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Pinfish

Arnica Bay

6 in · 2 oz

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Spanish mackerel

Santa Rosa Sound

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Atlantic croaker

Simpson River

8 in · 3 oz

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Hardhead sea catfish

Gulf of America

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Pinfish

Arnica Bay

8 in · 5 oz

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Atlantic croaker

Arnica Bay

8 in · 3 oz

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Pinfish

Arnica Bay

6 in · 3 oz

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Largemouth bass

Cotton Creek

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Atlantic croaker

Arnica Bay

8 in · 4 oz

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About Pensacola fishing

Check out the best fishing spots in and around Pensacola, Florida. Anglers using Fishbrain have logged: 3,708 catches for Red drum, 2,275 catches for Largemouth bass, and 1,626 catches for Spotted seatrout.

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Fishing regulations in Pensacola

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 species as of April 17, 2025. To view regulations for a different fish species, please click on your preferred species in the drop-down.

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Anglers in Pensacola, FL recommend these top fishing spots: Santa Rosa Sound, Pensacola Bay, Escambia County Coast, Big Lagoon, and Pensacola Beach.
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