Two Tournaments. One Big Pompano Season.
Get ready for arguably the biggest pompano fishing tournaments along the Gulf Coast! Upper Limit kicks off October 30 and runs through November 29. The Panhandle Salt Pompano Showdown, our big three-day event, takes place November 20, 21, and 22.
Join fellow surf anglers for great fishing, friendly competition, and the excitement of bringing your catch to the scales. To secure your spot, submit the registration form for your chosen tournament, then complete your payment. Both steps are required. Register today!
Become a Tournament Sponsor
Put your business in front of Gulf Coast anglers! Register as a sponsor for the Upper Limit Pompano Tournament and the Panhandle Salt Pompano Showdown to support our fishing community and help make both events a success. Join us for a season of great fishing, friendly competition, and community spirit.
our services
Charters
Stay & Fish
Charters
Experience the Gulf Coast like never before with our guided surf-fishing charters. We provide all the gear, bait, and local knowledge you need for a productive day on the beach. Perfect for families, friends, or solo anglers ready to chase pompano, whiting, and more. Book your spot and fish the surf with confidence.
Rentals
Stay & Fish
Charters
Travel light and fish right with our full-service surf-fishing rentals. We offer rods, reels, spikes, and gear packages ready for the beach. Pickup is available at 13595 Perdido Key Drive, Pensacola, Florida 32507.
Everything you need to fish the Gulf without the hassle of bringing your own equipment.
Lessons
Stay & Fish
Stay & Fish
Learn the art of surf fishing with hands-on instruction from our local guides. We’ll teach you how to read the beach, retrieve fish, locate sandfleas, cast effectively, and safely handle your catch. Our lessons are designed for all ages and experience levels. Gain real skills you can use every time you hit the sand.
Stay & Fish
Stay & Fish
Stay & Fish
Our Stay & Fish packages combine beachfront accommodations with a guided surf fishing experience led by the Panhandle Salt team. Perfect for families, vacation groups, and anglers of all skill levels, this package offers a unique way to enjoy the Gulf Coast while creating memories that last long after the trip is over.
Gulf Coast Land Based Fishing Guide Association
Panhandle Salt is the founder of the first land based fishing guide association on the Gulf Coast. The Gulf Coast Land Based Fishing Guide Association unites surf fishing guides across the Florida Panhandle and Alabama Gulf Coast to collaborate on laws, ethics, safety standards, conservation, and professional best practices for running surf fishing charters. The association’s mission is to elevate guide professionalism, protect beach access, and serve anglers through training, resources, and community events.
Ready to learn more or join the network of certified surf fishing guides? Visit the association website below.
