Bluefish fishing in Escambia County
15 rated shore spots in Escambia County hold bluefish — ranked below with today's live forecast score for the species.
Bluefish forecast map for Escambia County
Every spot colored by how it fishes for bluefish right now. Scrub the timeline, tap a pin for its forecast, or go full screen.
When to go
Out of season — best Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, Nov, DecJFMAMJJASOND
🌊 Fish the flood tide.
Size, bag and season rules in Escambia County
Open: keep up to 10 a day of 12 in or more
Escambia County
Rules set by Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission and FWC
- Minimum size
- 12 inMeasured nose to the fork of the tail
- Bag limit
- 10 a day
Source: Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission · checked Sep 30, 2026
A summary of the rules these authorities publish for anglers, checked on the dates shown. It is not legal advice: the authority's own page is the rule, and rules can change.
Check FWC rulesBest bluefish spots in Escambia County
1Pensacola Beach Gulf PierGood · 70ReliableMixed in with Spanish mackerel on spoons; bigger fish arrive with the fall mullet run. Use a short wire or heavy leader.2Pensacola Beach Access 27AGood · 67ReliableThe island's tourism office notes bluefish often school along the beach; spoons on a bite leader when they show.3Johnson Beach, Perdido KeyGood · 70ReliableTravel with the mackerel along the bars; spoons or cut bait on a short wire leader.4Langdon BeachFair · 54ReliableSpring and fall blitzes; metal lures or cut bait with a bite-proof leader.5Beach Access 36A, Gulf Islands National SeashoreFair · 53ReliableSpring and fall schools that hit spoons hard; bring a bite leader.6Opal BeachFair · 54ReliableRoving schools in spring and fall; a spoon or cut mullet, with a leader that stands up to their teeth.7Pensacola Beach Park EastLow · 47ReliableAggressive spring and fall schools; spoons or cut bait with a heavy leader.8Beach Access 32A, Gulf Islands National SeashoreFair · 54ReliableSchools run the beach in spring and fall; spoons retrieved fast through the breakers.9Perdido Key Beach Access 4Good · 69ReliableSpring and fall schools blitz bait; a fast spoon on a short leader.10Beach Access 19A, Fort Pickens AreaGood · 70ReliableSpring and fall schools chase bait along the beach; spoons on a short leader.11Perdido Key Beach Access 2Good · 68ReliableSpring and fall schools; use wire or heavy mono for the teeth.12Bob Sikes Fishing PierGood · 69Worth a tryMixed with the mackerel on the surface; a short wire leader saves lures.13Big Lagoon State ParkGood · 67Worth a trySpring and fall schools push along the Intracoastal; small spoons or jigs on a heavy leader.14Perdido Key State ParkGood · 69Worth a tryMixed with the mackerel in spring and fall; use a short wire leader.15Fort Pickens Fishing PierGood · 68Worth a trySchools blow through with the mackerel; use a short wire or heavier leader.
Tactics for bluefish
Top baits, best first
- Silver Casting Spoon
- Gotcha Plug
- Cut Mullet
- Finger Mullet
Rigs that work, best first
- Fish-Finder Rig
- Jighead
- Tandem Bucktail Rig
