How to use our fishing calendar
Planning your next fishing trip in Pensacola, United States ? Today is a excellent day for fishing. Our comprehensive fishing almanac combines our popular solunar tables, moon times, sunrise and sunset times, nearby tide chart, and a 7-day fishing calendar so you always know the best fishing times in your area. We analyse major and minor solunar bite times, rate each day on a five-star scale, and pair it with localized weather forecasts so you can quickly tell whether today is a good day to fish without juggling multiple tabs. Be sure to bookmark this page so you never miss a bite. view bite times...
- Check our unique Solunar Clock for precise solunar tables and the best moon phases.
- Use the Tide Clock section to sync bite times with high and low tide chart.
- Analyze the forecasted weather conditions, such as wind, barometric pressure and rain to plan your fishing session.
- Jump to the 7-Day Fishing Calendar for an extended fishing forecast, then explore nearby fishing spots on the interactive map.
Pensacola, Florida offers some of the most diverse saltwater fishing on the Gulf Coast, with easy access to Pensacola Bay, Santa Rosa Sound, and the deep-water Gulf of Mexico. Anglers target everything from speckled trout and redfish on shallow grass flats to snapper, grouper, cobia, and king mackerel on nearshore reefs and offshore structure. With productive piers, surf, kayak, and boat fishing, Pensacola is a year-round destination for inshore, nearshore, and offshore anglers. read more...
Sun and Moon Times
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Visibility:10%
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Waxing Crescent
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Distance to earth:368,226 kmProximity:88 %
Moon Phases for Pensacola
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excellent Day
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major Time:01:56 am - 03:56 am
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minor Time:07:24 am - 09:24 am
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major Time:02:32 pm - 04:32 pm
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minor Time:09:41 pm - 11:41 pm
Tides Times for Fishing: Wed, 17 Jun
Tide Clock
Tide Graph
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| high | 01:02 pm | 2 ft |
Current Fishing Weather
Wind Speed and Direction
Wind Direction:
Wind Speed:
Wind Direction and Speed are one of the most important aspects for choosing a fishing spot. An offshore wind can help land-based anglers with longer casting distances, while an onshore wind will make kayak fishing safer. Often fish will also move to certain feeding areas depending on the wind direction. Check out the long term wind forecast at the charts below.
Fishing Barometer
Atmospheric Pressure:
Change since midnight:
Trend for next 6 hours:
Atmospheric or Barometric Pressure affects fish activity. The best fishing can be had on a rising barometer and also the time just before it is falling. A steady barometer in the higher ranges can also mean good fishing. A falling or low barometer reading without much change is usually not a very good time for fishing.
UV Effect on Fishing
As a rule of thumb, the higher the UV index, the deeper fish will move. Shallow water fishing is best done at times with a low UV index. When the UV is high, stick to early mornings, late evenings and shaded areas. The effect is less noticable in deeper water, but often a higher UV index can produce good results in the deep.
7 Day Fishing Weather
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, Coeff: 257
low:
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low:
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high:
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, Coeff: 209
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low:
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high:
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, Coeff: 157
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low:
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high:
, 1.08 ft
, Coeff: 94
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, 0.26 ft
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, 0.82 ft
, Coeff: 52
low:
, 0.46 ft
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high:
, 1.02 ft
, Coeff: 83
low:
, 0.33 ft
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First Quarter Moon |
high:
, 1.28 ft
, Coeff: 125
low:
, 0.07 ft
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Fishing Overview Pensacola
Pensacola fishing revolves around a mix of inshore grass flats, deep natural bays, productive bridges, surf-friendly Gulf beaches, and quick access to offshore reefs and wrecks. The system of Pensacola Bay, Escambia Bay, and Santa Rosa Sound fishes differently by season, so timing and location are everything.
Seasonal patterns in Pensacola are well-defined. Spring brings Spanish mackerel, king mackerel, cobia, and pompano along the beaches and Pensacola Beach Gulf Pier, while inshore redfish and speckled trout push shallow on warming flats. Summer is peak for red snapper, grouper, amberjack, and triggerfish offshore on natural bottom, wrecks, and artificial reefs, with steady action from kings, mahi, and occasional tuna along temperature breaks and weedlines. Inshore, trout hold deeper over drop-offs and docks, and nighttime dock-light fishing in Santa Rosa Sound can be outstanding. Fall sees some of the best action of the year: bull redfish stack in the Pass and along the beach, flounder stage around passes and structure, and nearshore kings, Spanish, and snapper stay active until the first strong cold fronts. Winter fishing centers on sheepshead around pilings, deeper trout in the bayous and channels, and resident redfish along deeper ledges, bridges, and warm-water outflows.
Habitat and key areas are diverse. Grass flats in Santa Rosa Sound and the upper bay hold trout, redfish, and occasional flounder; focus on potholes, current edges, and flats adjacent to 4–8 ft drops. Bridges and passes such as Pensacola Bay Bridge and Pensacola Pass concentrate current and bait, making them prime for redfish, sheepshead, and drum. The surf along Pensacola Beach and Perdido Key offers accessible pompano, whiting, Spanish mackerel, and occasional cobia and bull reds, especially near sandbars, cuts, and rips. Offshore, numerous artificial reefs, sunken ships, and natural limestone bottom in 60–250 ft support red snapper, grouper, amberjack, and pelagics. Use local reef charts and GPS numbers to hop between structures efficiently.
Techniques that consistently produce vary by zone:
- Inshore: For trout and reds on the flats, use soft plastics on 1/8–1/4 oz jig heads, suspending twitchbaits, or topwater plugs at dawn and dusk. When the sun gets high, switch to popping corks with shrimp or Gulp-style baits over grass. Around docks and bridges, slowly work live shrimp, pinfish, or finger mullet close to pilings with enough weight to hold bottom.
- Surf and pier: A double-drop rig with pyramid sinker and sand fleas or fresh shrimp is the standard for pompano and whiting. For Spanish and kings, toss Gotcha plugs, metal spoons, or small trolling plugs from the pier, or slow-troll live cigar minnows and hardtails on stinger rigs just outside the breakers.
- Nearshore/offshore: Bottom fishing with cut bait or live bait on strong circle hooks is the core approach for snapper and grouper; keep baits just off the structure to reduce snags. For amberjack, drop large live baits or jigs over high-relief wrecks. Troll diving plugs, dusters with cigar minnows, or ballyhoo spreads along color changes and weedlines for kings, mahi, wahoo, and the occasional sailfish.
Tactical tips for Pensacola include timing your trips around moving water in the Pass and at bridges, downsizing leaders and hooks in clear bay water, and adjusting depth constantly when probing offshore structure. On calm summer days, start offshore at first light for the reef species, then slide back inshore or to the pier for afternoon mackerel and beach action, making the most of Pensacola’s short run from bay to bluewater.
Interactive Fishing Map for the greater Pensacola area
Wharf's or Jetties are good places to wet a line and meet other fishermen. They often produce a fresh feed of fish and are also great to catch bait fish. As they are often well lit, they also provide a good opportunity for night fishing. There are 1 wharf(s) in this area.
Muscogee Wharf - 1.84951537689km
Beaches and Bays are ideal places for land-based fishing. If the beach is shallow and the water is clear then twilight times are usually the best times, especially when they coincide with a major or minor fishing time. Often the points on either side of a beach are the best spots. Or if the beach is large then look for irregularities in the breaking waves, indicating sandbanks and holes. We found 18 beaches and bays in this area.
Bayou Texar - 2.3017745547km , Bayou Texter - 3.6916416902km , Bayou Chico - 4.11699096801km , Pensacola Bay - 6.08251908129km , Davenport Bayou - 7.07320058039km , Redoubt Bayou - 10.00703973297km , Mustin Beach - 10.72676728863km , Little Sabine Bay - 11.5935504812km , Bayou Marcus - 11.68314313192km , San Carlos Beach - 11.80428676033km , Bayou Marcus - 11.94660421682km , Macky Bay - 13.33561546222km , Basin Bayou - 13.5369343736km , Ferry Pass Bayou - 14.22778449216km , Alligator Bayou - 14.4278195036km , Escambia Bay - 14.68311110177km , Trout Bayou - 15.01001617527km , Thompson Bayou - 15.45955789687km
Harbours and Marinas can often times be productive fishing spots for land based fishing as their sheltered environment attracts a wide variety of bait fish. Similar to river mouths, harbour entrances are also great places to fish as lots of fish will move in and out with the rising and falling tides. There are 1 main harbours in this area.
Davenport Bayou - 7.07320058039km
We found a total of 40 potential fishing spots nearby Pensacola. Below you can find them organized on a map. Points, Headlands, Reefs, Islands, Channels, etc can all be productive fishing spots. As these are user submitted spots, there might be some errors in the exact location. You also need to cross check local fishing regulations. Some of the spots might be in or around marine reserves or other locations that cannot be fished. If you click on a location marker it will bring up some details and a quick link to google search, satellite maps and fishing times. Tip: Click/Tap on a new area to load more fishing spots.
Muscogee Wharf - 1.84951537689km , Bayou Texar - 2.3017745547km , Bayou Texter - 3.6916416902km , Bayou Chico - 4.11699096801km , Carpenter Creek - 4.35947136168km , Pensacola Bay - 6.08251908129km , Old Navy Cove - 6.89833494318km , Davenport Bayou - 7.07320058039km , Bellshead Branch - 7.43042336708km , Turners Creek - 7.68123294108km , Butcherpen Cove - 8.30337070185km , Jones Swamp - 8.97476419264km , English Navy Cove - 9.03977588922km , Redoubt Bayou - 10.00703973297km , Mustin Beach - 10.72676728863km , Sabine Inlet - 11.20931014369km , Graveyard Branch - 11.24609488159km , Little Sabine Bay - 11.5935504812km , Bayou Marcus - 11.68314313192km , San Carlos Beach - 11.80428676033km , Lake Fan - 11.87473077268km , Bayou Marcus - 11.94660421682km , Fishing Bend - 11.99405563594km , Sherman Inlet - 13.21805450777km , Macky Bay - 13.33561546222km , Basin Bayou - 13.5369343736km , Youngs Hammock - 13.89764084968km , Eightmile Creek - 13.93003797526km , Escambia River - 14.1763139614km , Ferry Pass Bayou - 14.22778449216km , Sherman Cove - 14.24442866146km , Robertson Island - 14.30434624999km , Alligator Bayou - 14.4278195036km , Gum River - 14.63047449765km , Escambia Bay - 14.68311110177km , Sullivans Ditch - 14.93649638247km , East River - 15.00838164423km , Trout Bayou - 15.01001617527km , Hurst Branch - 15.2404238546km , Thompson Bayou - 15.45955789687km
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