Florida is one of the most popular states in the United States for fishing. Pensacola, a city found in the Florida Panhandle, is one of Florida’s best fishing spots. This, therefore, makes Pensacola one of the best fishing spots in the entire United States.
If you would like to visit the city to experience its fishing, then there are some popular spots that you should consider visiting. It’s always important to conduct research online before visiting any kind of fishing venue so that you can get the most out of your trip.
Here are six spots in Pensacola you’ll love:
Pensacola Bay
Pensacola Bay is without a doubt the area’s premier fishing destination. If you are going to visit, then it’s definitely worth getting a fishing charter. According to the fishing experts from Fish Anywhere, Pensacola is called the ‘Red Snapper Capital of the World.’ If you go out on a charter with one of the area’s experienced fishermen, then you are guaranteed to catch some. You don’t need to have a lot of experience fishing when you go out on a fishing charter, nor do you really need to have any tackle. The captain of the ship that you go out with should be able to provide you with everything that you need. Another advantage of going out on a charter is that the captain will know the area’s waters better than you will, meaning that they will be able to take you to the best places.
Gulf Pier
Pier fishing is extremely popular in Pensacola because there are lots of different piers. The most popular pier by far is the Gulf Pier. In addition to having lots of great spots for fishing, the area around the Gulf Pier also has some of the city’s finest and most delicious seafood restaurants. Pensacola’s seafood scene is perhaps Florida’s finest. There are also lots of hotels in the area, so you can get a room nearby and head out onto the pier early in the morning before anybody else gets there.
Navarre Beach
Navarre Beach Fishing Pier is another of the city’s popular fishing piers. Some of the fish that you can catch there include pompano, whiting, Spanish mackerel, black drum, red drum, bluefish, jack crevalle, and king mackerel. Spring is the best time to catch these fish because they go in winter. You can still catch fish in winter, however. Navarre Beach is also one of the area’s best beaches. If you want to do some sunbathing after you go fishing, then Navarre Beach is the place to go. You should also be able to do some sea fishing, from the beach.
Pensacola Beach
Pensacola beach is also a very popular beach. It is very popular with tourists, so fishing there can be a bit tricky if you are going in the height of summer. The best time to fish there is in the evening and the early hours of the morning. You can catch the same fish there that you can on any of the city’s piers, as long as you visit during the right season. The most common fish that are caught from Pensacola Beach include flounder, bluefish, and spotted seatrout. You will be able to get a hotel that overlooks the beach, meaning that it will be easy for you to go out onto the beach and go fishing in the morning or late evening.
Johnson Beach
Johnson Beach is a little quieter, but still can get quite busy during peak times, in the summer. Johnson Beach has a lot of great spots for fishing. If you are going to go there, then make sure that you go to a spot that isn’t busy. It can be very difficult to attract fish when there are people swimming. Additionally, people can get in the way of your lures and baits, which can be very problematic and can result in them getting tangled when swimming. This can actually be quite dangerous.
Perdido Key State Recreation Area
Perdido Key Recreation Area doesn’t just have a fantastic beach for you to fish from, it also has a beautiful park for you to walk in. If you are going to go fishing, then it’s quite obvious that you enjoy the outdoors. Well, there’s really nowhere that’s quite as beautiful in the area as Perdido Key is. In addition to a park and fishing, there are lots of good restaurants and hotels in the area. It’s somewhere you must visit if you are in the city.
Pensacola has a lot of places where you can go fishing. Most of the fishing that is done there is on the sea or in the Pensacola Bay but there are a few creeks and inland places for you to go fishing. Most of these aren’t mapped, so you will have to find them yourself.
