Red Snapper Fishing From Pensacola Beach, FL

Pensacola is one of the hottest destinations to book a Red Snapper fishing trip. If you like fast action, Pensacola Snapper Fishing is one of the most exciting types of ocean fishing. Snapper are beautiful fish, powerful fighters, hence they are one of the most sought after seafood dinner plates, world wide.

The Gulf Red Snapper – Lutjanus campechanus – are abundant in the near shore and offshore waters of Northwest Florida. Furthermore, this species of snapper can grow to reach 30+ pounds with the IGFA World Record being 50 lbs. and 4 oz. Pensacola snapper fishing ranges in depths from 30 to 300 feet, and they frequent artificial & natural fishing reefs. As juveniles, snapper use the cover of deep-sea structure to remain secure during the daylight hours and venture out across the sand in search of shrimp and crustaceans at night. Adult Red Snapper will eat just about anything, including juvenile snapper. So, try Pensacola Snapper Fishing for steady fast action that keeps all ages interested and entertained.

Charter Fishing Season Dates

In decades past, Red Snapper were declared to be in decline. As a result of strict regulations, the Red Snapper population has rebounded with a vengeance. Red Snapper are now abundant, and thriving in the Gulf of Mexico. So, Pensacola Snapper Fishing is a favorite for all anglers.

Gulf of Mexico – Federal Waters Snapper Season – June 1st through approximately September 15th. More info at http://gulfcouncil.org/

How to fish for Red Snapper

The fishing trip length and type will determine the ideal method for catching Red Snapper. While most Red Snapper are very aggressive feeders and will bite on just about any type of gear, the old giants are much wiser and aware of moderate to heavy tackle. Pensacola Snapper Fishing is fun for advanced anglers.

On longer Pensacola fishing-charters, we can be a little more selective and use larger baits to entice the “sow” snapper. Since large snapper possess such power, it takes some skill and a lot of strength to muscle large Red Snapper away from structure.

On walk-on snapper fishing charters, we will mix it up. In order to minimize “line crossing” in the current, we use some heavier rigs that tend to hold straight down. One advantage of the heavier gear is that two hooks can be fished at the same time and allow for double “hook-ups”. For you land lubbers, that’s two fish at a time! Another advantage to the heavier fishing tackle is that big snapper can be reeled in at a much faster pace and, the action is just a thrill! The average size Red Snapper caught on two hook rigs ranges from 2-20 pounds, and a pair of ten pounders will bring you to your knees!

Pensacola Beach and the charter boat “Total Package” are better than ever! Go deep sea Red Snapper fishing with us and you will see why our customers keep coming back!