Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) – Fishing Info

About Kings Fishing Charters

Where does Kings Fishing Charters fish?

We fish the Pensacola area, including Gulf of Mexico, Choctawhatchee Bay, Pensacola Bay, East Bay, Santa Rosa Sound, Escambia Bay, Blackwater Bay, and the Intracoastal Waterway.

What are the target fish?

Target fish include Red Snapper (Also Called Pensacola Red Snapper, Northern Red Snapper), Snook, Cobia, Black Drum (Also Called Drum, Drummer), Redfish (Also Called Red Drum), Bluefish, Sea Trout (Also Called Speckled Trout, Spotted Sea Trout), Wahoo (Also Called Pacific Kingfish), Yellowfin Tuna, Albacore Tuna Crevalle Jack (Also Called African Pompano), Atlantic Bonito, Black Grouper, Gag Grouper, Scamp Grouper, Grey Triggerfish, King Mackerel (Also Called Kingfish, Spanish Mackerel), Ladyfish, Sheepshead, Spadefish (Also Called Atlantic Spadefish, Angelfish), Southern Stingray, Spanish Mackerel, Tripletail (Also Called Black Grunt, Black Perch), Vermilion Rockfish, White Bass (Also Called Sand Bass), White Croaker, and White Grunt (Also Called Common Grunt)

Where in Pensacola to we meet our guests?

We meet at Mahogany Mill Boat Ramp ( 1251 Mahogany Mill Rd, Pensacola, FL 32507, USA )

Do I need a STATE Fishing license?

No Fishing license required

Where do I get a STATE Fishing license?

Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission - Fishing

Florida residents and visitors 16 years of age and older are required to possess a Florida freshwater fishing or saltwater fishing license when engaged in active or passive fishing activities.  However, you do not need a saltwater fishing license if saltwater fishing from a for-hire vessel (guide, charter, party boat) that has a valid charter license or from a vessel whose operator has a valid recreational saltwater vessel license issued in the name of the operator of the vessel. If you are looking for online access for a license, please check Go Outdoors Florida here: https://license.gooutdoorsflorida.com/Licensing/CustomerLookup.aspx

How much should I Tip?

It is customary to tip 20% of the trip total. We work tirelessly to make sure you have a guest experience!

Do I need to bring my own gear?

No, we provide standard gear such as rods and reels so you don’t need to worry about anything. But please feel free to bring you own gear if you prefer.