King Fishin

DHB699 · 03-02-2010, 01:02 PM

When do the kings start showing up in the Pensacola area? I have been fishing Destin but have gotten tired of fighting the crowd, also where is a good place to anchor for the night close to the pass. I am looking a putting in at Shoreline Park South.

THANKS IN ADVANCE

lobsterman · 03-02-2010, 01:07 PM

The magic number is 70 degrees. When the water reaches that they will be here in full force.

bombtosser · 03-02-2010, 01:56 PM

i'm not much help in the kings, but i like your boat, i don't see to many older boats in that good of shape with twins on her.

Chris V · 03-02-2010, 01:59 PM

Like george said, 70 degress is about right and it will only get better later throught he spring. It typically will get a little more scattered when the water hits its highest temps in late July and August and then as the temps go down through the fall you'll usually see the biggest kings of the year come through around september through early november.

DHB699 · 03-02-2010, 02:16 PM

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bombtosser (3/2/2010)i'm not much help in the kings, but i like your boat, i don't see to many older boats in that good of shape with twins on her.

She's For Sale !!!

shanester · 03-02-2010, 03:04 PM

how much

reelthrill · 03-02-2010, 03:19 PM

Generally around the middle of April but the big ones will show up in May.

Adicted2Fishn · 03-04-2010, 12:59 PM

also for an over night stay, you can anchor up at Fort McRae, which is right at the pass.....

Strictly Bizness · 03-04-2010, 06:06 PM

i think it may be may before we start seeing the kings this year. unless that water warms up real fast. you actually have an advantage fishing the kings out of destin. you will see them earlier and for some reason with much more frequency. (i am basing this on reports that i have gotten for the last two years from capts in your area). the beaches over there really hold some good kings early. i haven't been able to figure out why though... but once they make it to pcola, it's on for sure. 70-74 degrees is the magic setting provided the bait is here too..

DHB699 · 03-05-2010, 08:58 AM

Thanks for all the Info guys !! I can't wait for the weather to warm up and the water. How busy does the ramp at Shoreline park get? Also any other suggestions on launch ramps close to the pass I will be coming out of Calera, AL launching early on Saturday morning and staying the night on the boat roughing it.

03-02-2010, 01:02 PM	#1
DHB699 Member Ruby Red Lip Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Calera, AL Posts: 89	King Fishin When do the kings start showing up in the Pensacola area? I have been fishing Destin but have gotten tired of fighting the crowd, also where is a good place to anchor for the night close to the pass. I am looking a putting in at Shoreline Park South. THANKS IN ADVANCE

03-02-2010, 01:07 PM	#2
lobsterman Jiggin Finatic Blue Marlin Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Okaloosa Posts: 5,633	RE: King Fishin The magic number is 70 degrees. When the water reaches that they will be here in full force. __________________ AKA Jiggin Junkie II Chronicles 7:14 Randy's Canvas & Marine Vinyls 850-279-4140 850-855-5314 cell Custom Awnings - Repairs Boat Cushions - Curtains and more

03-02-2010, 01:56 PM	#3
bombtosser Senior Member Snapper Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: crestview Posts: 464	RE: King Fishin i'm not much help in the kings, but i like your boat, i don't see to many older boats in that good of shape with twins on her.

03-02-2010, 01:59 PM	#4
Chris V Squid technician Blue Marlin Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: foley, Al Posts: 4,182	RE: King Fishin Like george said, 70 degress is about right and it will only get better later throught he spring. It typically will get a little more scattered when the water hits its highest temps in late July and August and then as the temps go down through the fall you'll usually see the biggest kings of the year come through around september through early november. __________________

03-02-2010, 03:04 PM	#6
shanester Senior Member Snapper Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 562	RE: King Fishin how much

03-02-2010, 03:19 PM	#7
reelthrill Senior Member Grouper Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 605	RE: King Fishin Generally around the middle of April but the big ones will show up in May.

03-04-2010, 12:59 PM	#8
Adicted2Fishn Senior Member Trigger Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Pensacola, FL Posts: 351	RE: King Fishin also for an over night stay, you can anchor up at Fort McRae, which is right at the pass.....

03-04-2010, 06:06 PM	#9
Strictly Bizness Senior Member Grouper Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: hopefully bump trolling hardtails in the GOM Posts: 988	RE: King Fishin i think it may be may before we start seeing the kings this year. unless that water warms up real fast. you actually have an advantage fishing the kings out of destin. you will see them earlier and for some reason with much more frequency. (i am basing this on reports that i have gotten for the last two years from capts in your area). the beaches over there really hold some good kings early. i haven't been able to figure out why though... but once they make it to pcola, it's on for sure. 70-74 degrees is the magic setting provided the bait is here too..

03-05-2010, 08:58 AM	#10
DHB699 Member Ruby Red Lip Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Calera, AL Posts: 89	RE: King Fishin Thanks for all the Info guys !! I can't wait for the weather to warm up and the water. How busy does the ramp at Shoreline park get? Also any other suggestions on launch ramps close to the pass I will be coming out of Calera, AL launching early on Saturday morning and staying the night on the boat roughing it.

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