Pompano Update, Destin Trout and Redfish, Pensacola Offshore Bite, and Wharf Boat Show 2026

About this episode

This episode covers fishing updates and insights from various experts as the season transitions into spring.

In this week's Northwest Florida Fishing Report, host Joe Baya covers a classic March transition with updates from the surf, inshore, offshore, and the boating scene. This episode features Justin Reed on the Pensacola to Navarre surf bite, Jim Cox on The Wharf Boat and Yacht Show in Orange Beach, Capt. Blake Nelson on Destin trout and redfish, and Capt. Tyler Massey on Pensacola offshore action. The common thread is that things are improving, but most fisheries are still just on the edge of their full spring pattern. Joe starts with Justin Reed of Justin Reed Fishing for a surf report focused on pompano. Justin says there were a few better days leading up to the full moon, but the bite has been inconsistent since, with redfish, whiting, and catfish filling in while anglers wait for the real run to kick off. He explains why late March into early April still looks like the better window and shares how he staggers baits across the beach to find where fish are traveling. Next, Joe checks in with Jim Cox for a preview of The Wharf Boat and Yacht Show , set for March 20 through 22 at The Wharf in Orange Beach. Jim breaks down what makes the show special, from in-water boats and yachts…

People in this episode

Host: Joe Baya

Guests: Justin Reed, Jim Cox, Capt. Blake Nelson, Capt. Tyler Massey

Topics covered

• fishing
• boating
• surf report
• inshore fishing
• offshore fishing
• boat show

Keywords

• pompano
• redfish
• trout
• surf fishing
• offshore bite
• boat show
• fishing report

Mentioned in this episode

Places: Pensacola, Navarre, Destin, Orange Beach

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