Mackeral caught on the pier.

The pier is open and we are in the season for King and Spanish Mackeral. The bit has been really hot at the pier with kings being caught on baitfish caught at the pier. They are taking ballyhoo, cigar minnows, but for the bigger ones they are liking hard tails. Spanish Mackeral are taking ballyhoo and cigar minnows, however, the funnest way to catch them is sight fishing for them using a gotcha lure on a light tackle rod.

Bait at the pier can be caught using a sabiki rig which is a light tackle rig with several small hooks. We use a small 1oz weight at the end of the rig to cast and give it stability. Once you cast into the baitfish, jig your line. It is not uncommon to catch several baitfish in a single cast.

Other fish being caught at the pier right now are pompano site fishing on the bars, flounder being caught in the early morning along the pilings with a small grub with a taste of shrimp on it. Whiting are being caught in the channels between the sandbars.

Remember at this time ALL fish are CATCH AND RELEASE!!!

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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 @ Go FISH!
The Pensacola Beach Pier has some great gift ideas including Lapel Pins and T-Shirts (Click here for view), T-Shirts, Gifts, Beach Supplies, Towels, Toe Rings, bathing suits and more can be found right at the pier and at great prices!!!
Go fish offers all types of Beach toys, towels, swim suits as well as sunscreen. They have a large gift section as well as beach fashions. If you need something, check out GO FISH on the Pensacola Beach Pier!!!