What would you recommend to anglers fishing in Pensacola, Florida for the first time?

Start small learn the species and the types of fishing and take your babies. We can never know what our experience will be but make the experience.

Go for a morning trip. Weather was nice and fish were really biting. By the time our trip was over it was already so hot

Do your research for fishing this time of year, read reviews of people who have taken the trip, know what to expect of the weather, talk to your captain once you have booked the trip

If you fish fresh water like I do in Michigan you are taught to set the hook you do not do that here you just reel in and sunblock.

Talk to your captain and make sure you are on the same page about who is going and if they are experienced enough to put you on your target fish.

Apparently, the deep sea ocean trips are the best way to go. We had fun fishing in the intracoastal area, but it seemed like the most and largest fish were on out a bit.

Captain Glen Flowers is excellent. Caught four man limit of nice red snapper on a windy day and was back at dock by 10:00 am.

You can fish off the beach or off a pier for free, but if you really want an experience, get a charter! We used Captain Bryant Fields and his charter All Caught Up. Went well for everyone!

Know details of where you launch before you book. We traveled an hour to get to launch

Sunscreen, sunscreen, sunscreen. Bring plenty of drinks, and did I mention sunscreen?

Great fishing down there and Six Shooter Charters with Captain Doug will put you on the fish.

Be prepared with lots of water and sunscreen... and book with Able Body Charters ?

Check the season carefully of your targeted species so you keep everything you are going for.

Be adaptable, listen to captain’s suggestions and let them know what kind of trip you’d like.

This charter is for first time fishermen or professional. We have a memory to last a lifetime!

Understand this us between winter/summer season + mother nature may not cooperate Enjoy the views!

If you can find a reliable boat and good captain, fishing for red snapper is fun!

We didn't really catch a lot of fish that we could keep. But we had a fun time.

Our December charter was after the peak of the Redfish season and early for the Sheepshead bite.

Fishing was not good but due to unusually heavy rain for a couple of days before the trip.

The designated dock we met our Captain was easily accessible. The people were polite and friendly.

Bring A LOT of water and ice! More than you think you need! Plus a lot of sunscreen.

Compared to to fishing in Panama City, I would happily return and fish-in in the Pensacola area.

FInd Doug at Six Shooter Charters, go out for a day with he and John, and enjoy the ride.

Red snapper season needs to be adjusted. Caught several and wasn’t allowed to keep

Several species we caught weren't in season so catch and release, so check seasons

SUPER AND GREAT WEATHER. Not much traffic and no other boats on this fishing spot.