Good — high solunar, calm conditions. Light winds and minimal seas (2.1-2.2 ft) make for fishable conditions at both locations. The high solunar rating means fish activity is strong — the best of the week so far. Water temperatures sit at 74°F across both beaches.
Scattered afternoon thunderstorms are possible with 50-65% rain chances, but rain shouldn't shut off the bite. The best windows run early morning through late evening around the tide pushes — 2:55 PM at Navarre and 1:42 PM at Pensacola. With high solunar, you can expect activity to hold up between those windows too.
What's Biting Today
Spanish Mackerel
Moving through the piers at both locations. Silver spoons and Gotcha plugs fished fast produce best, especially around the high tide pushes.
Bonita
Thick along the piers and in deeper beach cuts. Small casting jigs and spoons take them readily — they're aggressive feeders early in the tide window. Be ready for hard runs.
Cigs
Large schools passing both piers. Work them with silver spoons or jigging action. They're mixed in with the Spanish mackerel, so the same retrieves cover both.
Hardtails
Present around bait schools in shallow water. Use them live or as chum to draw in larger predators. Also good eating fresh if you want to keep a few.
Navarre: 2:00-4:00 PM (high tide window), then again 6:00 PM onward (incoming rebound).
Pensacola: 1:00-3:00 PM (high tide window), then again 5:00 PM onward (incoming rebound). With high solunar, activity should hold up between these windows too — keep a line wet if you have the time. Just watch the radar for afternoon storms.
Species tags: Spanish Mackerel, Bonita, Cigs, Hardtail
Pier Report — Navarre
Navarre Beach Fishing Pier should see steady action with Spanish mackerel and bonita moving through the high tide window at 2:55 PM. Cigs are mixed in and feeding aggressively. Hardtails are present in the shallows around the pier legs. Watch the radar mid-afternoon — the 58-65% rain chance means storms are a real possibility. For current pier hours and access fees, contact Navarre Beach Marine Park directly.
Pier Report — Pensacola
Pensacola Beach Pier is producing Spanish mackerel and bonita with cigs also in the mix. The 1:42 PM high tide push will be the strongest bite window, with the evening rebound after 5 PM as a solid backup. Hardtails are thick in shallow water nearby. Contact the pier directly for current hours and access information.
Tides & Conditions — Navarre Beach
| Condition | Reading |
|---|---|
| Beach flag | Yellow — medium hazard, moderate surf or currents |
| Water temperature | 74°F |
| Wind | SE-N 3-13 mph |
| Wave height | 2.1 ft |
| High tide | 2:55 PM (1.33 ft) |
| Low tide | 1:21 AM (–0.02 ft) |
| Solunar | High — fish activity strong |
| Fishing rating | Good |
Tides & Conditions — Pensacola Beach
| Condition | Reading |
|---|---|
| Beach flag | Yellow — medium hazard, moderate surf or currents |
| Water temperature | 74°F |
| Wind | SE-N 4-11 mph |
| Wave height | 2.2 ft |
| High tide | 1:42 PM (1.32 ft) |
| Low tide | 12:14 AM (0.08 ft) |
| Solunar | High — fish activity strong |
| Fishing rating | Good |
Sound side: No inshore report for either area today.
Book a Charter
Half-day and full-day trips run year-round from local marinas in Gulf Breeze and operators along the causeway. Check availability and book ahead for weekends — with high solunar and calm conditions, prime spring weekends fill up fast.