Pensacola Fish Species

Common Questions:

What species can I expect to catch on an inshore trip?

On an inshore trip, you can target species like redfish, speckled trout, flounder, and sheepshead, depending on the season.

What fish are commonly caught during deep sea fishing trips?

Deep sea fishing trips often yield snapper, grouper, amberjack, and even king mackerel or tuna during certain times of the year.

When is the best time to catch redfish in Pensacola?

Redfish are available year-round, but the best time to target them is in the cooler months of fall and winter.

What are the most popular fish species in Pensacola?

Some of the most sought-after species include redfish, speckled trout, snapper, grouper, and king mackerel.

Are there any seasonal fish in Pensacola?

Yes, species like cobia and tarpon are seasonal, with the best time to catch them being in the spring and summer.

Can I catch sharks on a trip with Water Walker Fishing?

Yes, shark fishing is an exciting option on our deep sea trips, especially in the summer months.

What is the largest fish species I can catch in Pensacola?

In Pensacola, you can catch large species such as amberjack, grouper, and even the occasional sailfish on a deep sea trip.

What bait do you use for different fish species?

We use a variety of bait depending on the target species, including live bait like shrimp and pinfish, as well as cut bait and artificial lures.

How do the fishing seasons affect what we can catch?

Different species are more active in certain seasons, so the type of fish you can target may vary throughout the year.

Is there a chance to catch a trophy fish?

Absolutely! Pensacola's waters are known for producing trophy-sized redfish, snapper, and more, especially on our specialized trips.

A Water Walker Fishing Fishing Charter targets the top Pensacola Fish species including Black Drum (Also Called Drum, Drummer), Southern Flounder (Also Called Flounder, Plie ), Sheepshead (Also Called Convict Fish, Sheephead ), Redfish (Also Called Red Drum, Channel Bass, Spottail Bass), Sea Trout (Also Called Speckled Trout, Spotted Sea Trout), Tripletail (Also Called Tripletail, Black Grunt, Black Perch, Bouyfish, Flasher, Chobie, Biajaca De La Mar, Flasher, Steamboat), Grey Snapper (Also Called Mangrove Snapper, Gray Snapper ), Red Snapper (Also Called Pensacola Red Snapper, Northern Red Snapper ), Vermilion Rockfish (Also Called Rockfish ), Grey Triggerfish (Also Called Leatherjacket, leatherneck, Taly), Cobia (Also Called Black Salmon, Crab Eater, Lemon Fish, Sergeant Fish ), Common Dolphinfish (Also Called Dolphin, Dolphinfish, Common Dolphin, Mahi-Mahi, Dorado, Dourade ), King Mackerel (Also Called Kingfish, Spanish Mackerel ), Spanish Mackerel (Also Called Atlantic Spanish Mackerel, Spanish Mackerel). We primarily Fish the Gulf of Mexico, Perdido Key, Pensacola.