King Mackeral Caught at the Pensacola Beach Gulf Pier by Chas Reynolds. Kings are winding down but there are some great smokers stikk out there!

OK Guys the fishing season is officially here, we caught 17 COBIA in one day the other day and seeing them all day long. We even caught our first King Mackerel @ 40 pounds off the end of the pier too. If this is an early indicator we are looking forward to a hot fishing season!

The cobia are taking cobia jigs, live bait and eels. Depending on your favorite style cobia have been caught effectively with all types of these baits. Be sure, to remember the first case rule and be respectful of others.

Other species being caught right now are Speepshead caught along the pilings. When we have calm days sight fishing for pompano has been very productive in the morning hours. Flounder are being caught at daylight along the pilings as well.

Come on out fishing or watch the action.

The sunset is now moving just onto the beach line which is producing some of the most awesome sunsets of the year. You have to get out a little early since the time change to enjoy it, however, when there is a small cloud cover the colors can be breathtaking.

We are also seeing plenty of fish, sharks, sunfish, dolphins and marine birds around the pier for those wanting to watch the marine life. This time of year we typically get to see some large redfish swimming along the sand bar from time to time too.

Above the water we have a few friendly pelicans and herons, as well as other really neat water fowl hanging about the pier. Please be sure to not mess with the birds though, they are protected on Pensacola Beach.

To walk the pier is only $1.00 which makes it the best value on the beach! However, a great Christmas gift is a year walking pass for 60.00 good for 1 year. At 1471ft the pier is the best 2/3 mile walk you can make.

Sea Turtle swimming around with some baitfish at the Pensacola Beach Fishing Pier.

Dolphin Swimming Near the Pensacola Beach Pier

Gift Ideas From The Pier
The Pensacola Beach Pier has some great gift ideas including Lapel Pins for $5.00 (Click here for view), T-Shirts starting at $19.00, and hats for $16.00.
We are also offering year passes; Walk Only $50.00, Yr Fishing Pass $215.00, Senior/Military Fish $200.00, Youth fish Pass $185.00. All items can be ordered and shipped, click here for online request form.