Gulf Kingfish fishing in Escambia County
13 rated shore spots in Escambia County hold gulf kingfish — ranked below with today's live forecast score for the species.
Gulf Kingfish forecast map for Escambia County
Every spot colored by how it fishes for gulf kingfish right now. Scrub the timeline, tap a pin for its forecast, or go full screen.
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Size, bag and season rules in Escambia County
No size, bag or season rule for gulf kingfish is on record here. Check with FWC before you keep one.
Check FWC rulesBest gulf kingfish spots in Escambia County
1Johnson Beach, Perdido KeyGood · 78HotspotGulf whiting bite through most of the year in the troughs on small hooks with shrimp or sand fleas.2Beach Access 36A, Gulf Islands National SeashoreGood · 65HotspotGulf whiting are the steadiest bite from fall through spring; tiny pieces of shrimp on small hooks.3Pensacola Beach Access 27AGood · 73HotspotGulf whiting are the most reliable bite through the cooler months; small hooks and fresh shrimp.4Beach Access 32A, Gulf Islands National SeashoreGood · 66HotspotGulf whiting take small baits close in for much of the year and are the most reliable fish in winter.5Perdido Key Beach Access 4Good · 72HotspotGulf whiting are dependable from fall into spring; small hooks and bits of fresh shrimp just past the breakers.6Beach Access 19A, Fort Pickens AreaGood · 75HotspotGulf whiting are the steadiest bite in the cooler months; small hooks and small baits close to shore.7Perdido Key State ParkGood · 72ReliableGulf whiting in the troughs most of the year, heaviest in fall and winter; shrimp on small hooks.8Langdon BeachGood · 66ReliableGulf whiting gather in the troughs from late fall through spring; downsize the hooks and use fresh shrimp.9Opal BeachGood · 67ReliableGulf whiting hold in the troughs from late fall into spring; small hooks tipped with shrimp or a piece of flea.10Pensacola Beach Park EastFair · 60ReliableWhiting school here from late fall into spring; small hooks, fresh shrimp and patient bottom fishing.11Perdido Key Beach Access 2Good · 72ReliableWhiting feed in the near troughs from late fall into spring; small hooks and fresh shrimp.12Pensacola Beach Gulf PierGood · 71ReliableGulf whiting on small hooks with shrimp or sand fleas in the first and second troughs, best from fall to spring.13Pensacola Beach Park WestGood · 75Worth a tryGulf whiting in the surf troughs from fall to spring on small hooks with shrimp.
Tactics for gulf kingfish
Top baits, best first
- Sand Fleas (Mole Crabs)
- Dead Shrimp
- Scented Bait Strips
- Clams
Rigs that work, best first
- Pompano Rig
- Double-Drop Bottom Rig
- Carolina Rig
