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Pompano fishing in Escambia County

14 rated shore spots in Escambia County hold pompano — ranked below with today's live forecast score for the species.

Pompano forecast map for Escambia County

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Size, bag and season rules in Escambia County

Open: keep up to 6 a day of 11 in or more

Escambia County

Rules set by Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission

Minimum size
11 inMeasured nose to the fork of the tail
Bag limit
6 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.

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Best pompano spots in Escambia County

1Johnson Beach, Perdido KeyGood · 76HotspotThe signature catch. Sand fleas or shrimp on a double-drop rig in the first trough, peaking in April and October.2Pensacola Beach Gulf PierGood · 71HotspotFish the first trough near the beach with pompano jigs or sand fleas, especially in April and October.3Perdido Key State ParkGood · 72HotspotThe main surf target in spring and fall; sand fleas or pompano jigs in the first trough on clean green water.4Langdon BeachFair · 63HotspotApril-May and October are the months; fleas or shrimp on a double-drop rig in the first trough, or a small jig when the water is clear.5Beach Access 36A, Gulf Islands National SeashoreFair · 62HotspotSpring and fall runs along the island; sand fleas in the inner trough or a small jig hopped over the sand when the water is clear.6Opal BeachFair · 64HotspotThe fish most surf anglers come here for, in April-May and again in October; sand fleas or shrimp in the first trough when the water is clear.7Pensacola Beach Access 27AGood · 72HotspotThe top spring and fall target off this walkover; sand fleas or shrimp on a double-drop rig in the first trough.8Pensacola Beach Park EastFair · 57HotspotSpring and October runs; fleas, shrimp or a small jig through the trough right off the crossovers.9Beach Access 32A, Gulf Islands National SeashoreFair · 62HotspotThe main target in spring and again in October and November; sand fleas on a double-drop rig in the first trough off the lot.10Perdido Key Beach Access 4Good · 72HotspotThe spring and fall prize here; sand fleas on a double-drop rig or a small pompano jig worked through the first trough.11Beach Access 19A, Fort Pickens AreaGood · 75HotspotSpring and fall on sand fleas or shrimp in the first trough; the most sought-after fish on this beach.12Perdido Key Beach Access 2Good · 71HotspotThe headline catch in April-May and October; fleas or shrimp on a double-drop rig in the trough off the walkover.13Pensacola Beach Park WestGood · 75ReliableGulf side in spring and fall on sand fleas or shrimp in the first trough; sometimes along sound-side sand bars.14Fort Pickens Fishing PierGood · 76Worth a tryOccasional in spring and fall when they move through the pass; small pompano jigs or sand fleas.
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Tactics for pompano

Top baits, best first

  1. Sand Fleas (Mole Crabs)
  2. Dead Shrimp
  3. Pompano Jig
  4. Clams

Rigs that work, best first

  1. Pompano Rig
  2. Double-Drop Bottom Rig
  3. Jighead

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