🐟 What fish can you catch in Pensacola?

Most commonly caught species around Pensacola , FL : Red drum - 4,006 reported catches Largemouth bass - 2,808 reported catches Spotted seatrout - 1,776 reported catches Spanish mackerel - 1,090 reported catches Northern red snapper - 1,008 reported catches .

📢 What are the latest Pensacola fishing reports?

The latest Pensacola , FL fishing reports are: @rangersrt reported a nice Spotted seatrout at Bayou Texar . @austin-wyman reported a nice Gafftopsail sea catfish at Santa Rosa Sound . @austin-wyman reported a nice Gafftopsail sea catfish at Santa Rosa Sound . @austin-wyman reported a nice Ladyfish at Santa Rosa Sound . @austin-wyman reported a nice Gafftopsail sea catfish at Santa Rosa Sound . .

Fishing in Pensacola, FL

Q: 🎣 Where to fish in Pensacola, Florida?

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

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

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Q: What's the biggest Red drum caught in Pensacola?

The biggest Red drum (by length) reported in Pensacola , FL was a 6 ft / 9.4 lbs caught by Fishbrain user @brianransom at Bayou Chico on May 9, 2015 .

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Top fish species in Pensacola

Latest Pensacola fishing reports

Spotted seatrout

Bayou Texar

length · weight

Gafftopsail sea catfish

Santa Rosa Sound

length · weight

Gafftopsail sea catfish

Santa Rosa Sound

length · weight

Ladyfish

Santa Rosa Sound

length · weight

Gafftopsail sea catfish

Santa Rosa Sound

length · weight

Bluefish

Santa Rosa Sound

length · weight

Atlantic croaker

Santa Rosa Sound

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Pigfish

Santa Rosa Sound

length · weight

Red drum

East Bay

length · weight

Hardhead sea catfish

East Bay

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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 Red drum as of May 13th, 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

Off-the-water transport limit is four fish per person.

Legal Gear: hook and line, cast nets

Very Good

Channel Bass, Redfish, Sciaenops ocellatus, Spottail Bass

Regulations for

30°26′33.7″N 87°11′19″W

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FAQ about Pensacola fishing

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

Most commonly caught species around Pensacola, FL:

Red drum - 4,006 reported catches
Largemouth bass - 2,808 reported catches
Spotted seatrout - 1,776 reported catches
Spanish mackerel - 1,090 reported catches
Northern red snapper - 1,008 reported catches

The latest Pensacola, FL fishing reports are:

@rangersrt reported a nice Spotted seatrout at Bayou Texar.
@austin-wyman reported a nice Gafftopsail sea catfish at Santa Rosa Sound.
@austin-wyman reported a nice Gafftopsail sea catfish at Santa Rosa Sound.
@austin-wyman reported a nice Ladyfish at Santa Rosa Sound.
@austin-wyman reported a nice Gafftopsail sea catfish at Santa Rosa Sound.

Download the and see today's Fishing and Weather Forecast for Pensacola, 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:

Plan smarter: Get hour-by-hour fishing weather conditions.
Fish at peak times: Use BiteTime™ predictions to maximize catches.
Stay ahead of the weather: Get hyper-local, real-time updates.

The biggest Red drum (by length) reported in Pensacola, FL was a 6 ft / 9.4 lbs caught by Fishbrain user @brianransom at Bayou Chico on May 9, 2015.