Fishing a US Military Base When Something Crazy Happened!

[@BeardedBrad92]

Atleast I’m not the only one getting kicked out of places!

[@Saltwaterfishing77]

Sup man love the videos

[@tntoutdoors_]

Bahahahaha !!! 🧨🧨🧨

[@evansmith9016]

I was gonna write on the video Anglerupwithbrad due to the Law encounter lol

[@blackdog1234567890]

Brant, I fished on quite a few military bases/installations with my Dad when I was a military dependent and later as a military officer (now retired) and everyone of them had some sort of warning sign that warned civilian boaters not to approach the installation's shores or structures within a certain distance (sometimes 200ft and sometimes included some sort of threat of prosecution). Additionally if you check on most navigational charts, there are map symbols that indicate the military off limits areas or stand off distance that vessels or aircraft have to maintain around some military installations.

[@Papasmurf89]

It seems like it depends on who you talk to when it comes to a military facility. Most of those guys don’t mind as long as you are respectful. But with no signs or boundaries… how are you supposed to know ?! That was probably the biggest red I’ve seen ! Great video

[@naovisko8224]

I grew up watching Bill Dance as a kiddo. You definitely have that energy and it brings me back to watch your videos. I just wish we had your bloopers reel 😂

[@MichaelSmith-uu2sw]

When you put in at Navy Point on the other side of NAS Pensacola in Bayou Grande, the restricted areas show up on my nav chart. Never thought to look at my chart on the bay side. Though, from working on NAS previously I knew boats were not to come near. We were told to tell them they have to move out or to call base security if they don't. BTW, I have 2 flounder honey holes on NAS to hit fishing from shore.

[@GROUNDPOUNDERFAB]

If the base has a 200ft rule, it would be too easy to post signage along the shore stating that. I briefly checked their Morale/Recreation website and didn't see anything. There were no marker bouys for marking the 200ft line. If it's a security thing, it should also show up as a security icon on Navionics. I suppose in the end, it's better safe than sorry.. or ticketed.

[@dosgatosnegros]

Check the nav charts for the area around the base. If it is off limits it will be on the chart.

[@francismcmanus7312]

The fishing distances from military installations mostly became a big thing after 911. I live in Norfolk and we used to troll for stripers in popular spot next to the navy ships. Can't do that anymore. We have to keep 500 ft away now.

[@investigativeoutcomes9343]

maybe they should keep 500 ft away from us Americans!

[@brianjeffrey1790]

Great video Brant those are some nice healthy Reds look like a lot of fun on that lighter rod

[@sizzyp3324]

Down here in Tampa, they won’t let you get anywhere close to Macdill AFB. It’s wild. Tons of snook, reds, Cobia, Tarpon, etc. However, if you have military clearance or access to Macdill, you can rent a boat on base for stupid cheap and fish all back there. Military veterans at my job say they hang 40+ inch snook behind Macdill in the bay. 🙌🏽🙌🏽🙌🏽🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@NAMCBEO]

Because it's a SAC base !

[@RandyLittlejohn-f6m]

Been watching your videos all week. Watched all Bama saltwater videos for now. You are a great fisherman too

[@KissmyBasss]

No sign no restrictions.

[@jdds1165]

wrong!

[@KissmyBasss]

How are you supposed to know if you aren't local. Even this question makes a case for signage.

[@willscottrell6919]

He is actually correct. A naval vessel yes but not land. It MUST be marked. @@jdds1165

[@__shifty]

@@KissmyBasss the judge will just say "ignorance of the law is no excuse" lol PAY YOUR TAXES FREE MAN

[@JH-wd6dp]

@@KissmyBasss If a person is boating/fishing, they should always consult the local regulations. For boating, local navigational charts will tell you where you can or cannot go. Of course, another way of being informed is someone from the installation yelling at you and educating you in the absence of signage/markings/navigational aids. In which case, it's generally enforceable after being verbally informed and failing to leave.

[@GetReal521]

Of all the waters in the area - you had to enter the area and then question it.

[@mmnnra55]

It's up to the captain of the boat to understand the rules for restricted waters. Posting or marking boundaries on the waterway are not required for established military. The restricted waterway would be on your chart with other information as it pertains to time you can be there, distance from shore, etc. The most up-to-date information is through the Coast guard Channel 16. Whenever you're going to be near a military installation or a target site. You should reference your chart and contact the coast guard for the most relevant up to date information.

[@Smokesteve]

Nerd alert! Just kidding good answer thanks for the info.

[@jag1436]

Thanks for the info I’ll be around that area next week

[@donaldpate1863]

Is it sir or ma'am?

[@Deadcntr]

You are correct. A notice to mariners is published weekly to keep mariners up-to-date on restricted areas and aids to navigation. I was navigator in the Coast Guard for 10 years.

[@spinfish1434]

It absolutely has to be marked, posted with signs and or buoys to be enforceable, especially Military Installations. *That’s exactly why Marine Police in that area don’t enforce it.. 200 feet? Wrong.. You should have ignored whomever was yelling at you..former USCG and 29yr LEO..

[@waterbuck]

Assuming you were near the NAS Pensacola at the east edge where the coast guard is, it's marked in NOAA maritime charts as a restricted area at 200ft

[@Bamapride1000]

Was there any signs out telling you not to fish inside the lines? They cant just tell you not to fish if it’s not posted in a very visible way. I understand it’s our military but they can’t just overstep their bounds like that that’s like telling you you can’t hunt of fish your own property because they decided to run ruffshot over it. They have to have it posted with clear visible lines. It still don’t matter whether you’re right there or all the way out where you can barely see the base there’s optics good enough to see everything you wanna see from that far away.

[@JH-wd6dp]

Navigational charts tell you this information. Recreational boaters often don't consult them or ignore them, but the information is publicly available. Signs may be helpful, but aren't necessarily required.

[@genkill81]

Severed 13 years in the marine corps and the only place I’d see fishing access cut off was in live fire impact areas and around subs. You can 100% go onto parris island recruit depot and fish as a civilian. So I don’t know what the problem was. Edit spell check got me on served

[@genkill81]

Robert for some reason I cannot respond to your comment or read all of it. But I have zero interest in proving proof of my service to a keyboard warrior lol. But civilians can go fishing on let’s say parris island sc all they have to do is provide proof of car insurance and a drivers license lol. You can fish in all the tidal creeks on a boat as long as they aren’t shut down for live fire on the ranges. Which they have boats out to cut anyone off from going into the impact area. You can go onto marine corps base Kaneohe bay and serf or fish so eat a big old dick.

[@hugh200]

Great video as usual!!!🎣👍🏻

[@how3fish]

I have fished that same spot where you made your first cast , a few times ! Great video

[@markgray6982]

I know where you at,,,,,,,,go across the bay to Chicken Bone Beach,,,,,,,,we used to 3 point on that tower to get on that hole,,,,,,,,,,,Big Grouper,,,Snapper,,,and Tons of Black Tips if you can get on the hole,,,,,we didnt have Fish finders back then

[@mymaryland9547]

Hey good video! Keep up the good work and stay safe and please respect our Military! FJB

[@lowbudgetrc352]

Great video as always brother! Those were some nice reds! Keep up the great work!

[@Meditation409]

That was a nice Red!! 🤙🔥🔥

[@phillipdavis9006]

You are our favorite. Well balanced content. My wife and I are avid fisherman in Illinois. We are nurses and I recently became an Illinois Realtor.God bless and keep on keeping on, lol

[@6saturdaysaweekoutdoors]

It should be on nautical charts if it is a protected area, or it should be posted. I’d contact the local game wardens/marine enforcement as most bases mostly align with state regulations.

[@JH-wd6dp]

It is on nautical charts and it sounds like whoever the boat operator previously spoke to may either not have had the authority to enforce the restriction or was unaware of how to enforce it. Which isn't surprising.

[@jamesdempsey8811]

That was awesome

[@MDangk9]

Now days security is number one priority.

[@mikeyfromsd]

33 CFR 334 lays out the restricted areas for military bases. For Pensacola area, look at 33 CFR 334.775 and 778.

[@JH-wd6dp]

100%

[@ChingchhayFisingCambodia]

That is a good video fishing!😍

[@curtmurdurk]

Great video. I’ve never seen someone have as much success catching reds on the beach on artificial you got a good feel for it. Hopefully we can get school like that on the east coast one day so I can catch one

[@randaltotten9358]

Down at Marathon in the Keys there is some kind of communication station I'm one of the mangrove canals and if you stop to fish they will come out and have you leave it's the same situation no signs but there's many more miles of Mangrove canals to fish

[@matthewclayton9822]

Outstanding video. Beautiful weather and water and great redfish!

[@Fishing4Reel]

There's lots of good answers here, but my rule of thumb is to listen to the person with the gun.😬

[@pjgme]

Nice ones.

[@miketatum2861]

I’d like to see you guys go after some some dolphin, Eldorado, whatever you want to call them. It’s a beautiful fish, especially the big bulls or maybe some trout. I’d like to see you guys go after that too.

[@tomstclair961]

😮😮 There should definitely be signage to let you know there rules.

[@HunterOwen-w2r]

Hey Brant, don't know if you'll see this, but my dad was actually stationed at NAS Pensacola, the base you were fishing at, for around 2 months. got to fish from the dock, and saw several boats getting stopped and moved. I was confused and talked to the people on the boats and on the ground telling people to move. They only told me that they were ordered to tell boats. nobody ever harassed me, so I kept fishing. I only ever caught Sheepshead and pinfish, but there were a bunch of redfish and black drum there as well.

[@travelguy1564]

Brant - what kind of line and lb test are you throwing for that small light plastic?

[@AnglerUpTv]

10lb braid with a 15lb fluoro leader.

[@lnomolas3427]

NAS Pensacola has / had a 500 foot exclusion zone around the shoreline. The port security guys will confront you. There used to be buoys out there (post 9/11) to stop folks from getting close, but if you are authorized to be on base, you can fish from the shore. Fished out of Sherman Cove a lot back in the day...

[@JH-wd6dp]

Yeah, it's still on the charts. It's not uncommon for the average service member to be unaware of the exact nuances of the legal restrictions. Whoever the boat operator previously encountered either didn't know how to enforce the restriction, or wasn't actually tasked with enforcing it beyond communicating that a restriction is in place. Which is why sometimes it's wise to just leave before someone is called who does actually know how to enforce it.

[@scroungy72]

Try this in and around the Goose Creek, SC area of the Redbank Rd area on the Copper River and they actually will chase you for a little bit. Thank God for a fast bass boat.

[@williambenner701]

I would call the base and ask them about how far away you have to be. Seems like you should have to post signs. I know in many states you have to be 100 feet away from a pier to fish. Florida doesn't seem to have that rule though. 🤔

[@randaltotten9358]

Florida sure does have that rule but I don't think a lot of the people can read

[@timechild1261]

They come up with guns here. They are being nice they have bouys around the base if you pass the buoys they have speed skiffs with mounted guns so make you leave. They store ammo here so. And have a underwater submarine docking.

[@jonathanpatton423]

What kind of setup are you using in this awesome video?

[@mymaryland9547]

Are you keeping any of the fish you catch? All my life we fished the Chesapeake Bay and filled our freezers. I don’t know what it’s like to catch and release!

[@phillipwhite659]

It would be nice if the military protect our borders like that.

[@SandDuneProperties]

I don't think it's the BASE, but if there were boats docked nearby, they get a bit jumpy about boats hanging out. Bad Guys could easily "look" like fishermen!

[@DarrinParton]

Byrant my father and I used to fish on those piers on the base until people kept trashing them and they closed them. Now it's just depends on who is on duty on whether they will gripe at you or not.

[@aimpointzoom9533]

Hey Brandt, love your content! Check out NOAA coastal chart 11383 and it clearly shows the exclusion zone surrounding NAS. Just think about what a terrorist could do with a 10# satchel charge from the beach. Keep up the awesome videos. Cheers

[@NXCoyoteF150]

200ft is the requirement BUT it has to be posted!

[@rem40x308]

What pole and reel are you using. I've been looking for a light tackle setup. I fish along the Pensacola area when I visit during the summer break.

[@WhiteOakMushrooms]

It looked like you were 300ft away to me

[@chrispate7354]

I was in the Navy and I know most bases you have to be at least 200 feet away at all times. It is up to the boat captain to know where you can and can not be.

[@willscottrell6919]

Nonsense. No signage while on the water is implicit consent in all tidally influenced water. Think otherwise? Post the federal statute that states a non proclaimed (posted) tidal area of a military base that the buffer zone is 200 feet. I will wait as no such law exists. IF they want people to stay away 200 feet it must have signage of a font size readable by a normally sighted person at 200+ feet. It also must be marked on charts or have a buoy line, something to designate the off limits zone. If it was a naval vessel that is completely different.

[@NXCoyoteF150]

INcorrect ! It has to be posted and in some cases it can be fished no matter what federal law says!

[@richgwozdz8580]

It’s 200feet away from an base that is only training active Ive been told by people who I know that have served and it’s 1500yards away from an actual combat active military base

[@NAMCBEO]

I think they got too close to Barney Fife's fishing hole !

[@JH-wd6dp]

@@willscottrell6919 33 CFR § 334.778 is the law/regulation you requested and the actual distance is 500 feet. Nothing in the law requires a sign to be posted. You can also look up chart 11383 and see the restricted area is clearly marked. The nonsense appears to be your ignorant comment.

[@serpayoung]

I was a civilian government employee and we had free range to fish on any and all military property. If they are on military property then they are active or civilian. Unless they are doing active drills or procedures then the water is open to the public. Especially if there are no markers in the water.

[@54jars51]

No. One owns water. If you aren't out of water you are good to go.😊😊😊😊😊

[@bobsacamano3099]

I know it’s hard to get content. I wish we could get a video everyday It’s so good

[@jimhahn2728]

They guide is right. If there are no signs or buoy's marking the boundary, you can fish anywhere.

[@williamwilkins3046]

Not true on government bases. The boat captain is responsible for knowing. It will be on the charts he uses.

[@samuelgarrod8327]

Not true, it's up to the captain of the vessel to know beforehand.

[@michaelschlup-c5o]

there was 3 people on the base ? what do they do if you are at MacDill ADB in Tampa Bay...Centcom HQ ? bogus ego maniac? maybe they were actually doing something classified ? i know a couple places in Va. where they have stuff going on but do not draw attention to themselves ...who knows?

[@paulysguitarjournal]

Was that Pensacola NAS?

[@tomg4084]

I used to flounder around the base all the time. Then they started running me off. Now I heard the markers are gone I was thinking about trying it again. Wish I knew the answer

[@Brandon.Keenan]

You were a charter captain in Pensacola. You know better than to fish that close to the base, you can't play dumb about that one. This shit is clearly done for making a video. But hey, what do I know? 😂😂

[@TheOutcast7]

Awesome video bro, the cart at the end, was that the one you refurbished on a previous video?

[@cryptojay727]

has to be posted if its a law lol

[@williamwilkins3046]

Not military bases, they do not have to post signs.

[@abyg5781]

You clearly aren't a threat 🙄 or kind of pirates, but you weren't aware about the restricted area ,so turn around was best options.

[@josephdisselkamp2586]

You can fish the river here, but if you fish too close to the shipyard where the build military boats, you're greeted by a patrol boat with a 50 cal.

[@dwightlewis9457]

I work on that base the coast guard has one set of rule when it comes to that but it's a navy base and they have a different set of rules when it comes to it it's a lot

[@jeffjenkins5402]

I've noticed on the last few episodes that your change the oil and filter notice is on. LOL.

[@ILuvRum]

Having been employed by the government in the area of security of the United States, it's not fishermen of fish they are concerned about, its fisherman pretending to be fishing for fish but really fishing for information/intelligence on our military activities they are concerned with. Laws or not, you have to sympathize with their aims if you like your country. Lots of other places to fish, why not make the job of our military folks easier and safer and our country more secure?

[@vaporwareproducts]

Nice fish bro

[@HUBABUBA-il8fn]

Actually if it was Pensacola Naval Air Station you were off of then the restricted distance was 500 feet and that is contained in CFR 33 CFR § 334.778.

[@TheFishAndTrips]

If it's a Karen yelling at you to move away from her private dock, go ahead and tell her you want the smoke. However, if it's the military telling you to step back. Thank them for their service and keep it moving.

[@Fishin-mission1]

As a vet.... dude was probably not liked. He was a karen and blue falcon

[@AlbertoRodriguez-xi6fy]

Brant u the man appreciate all ur videos 📹 🙌 thanks for bringing me great fishen tips 😀

[@AnglerUpTv]

Appreciate it

[@lauriecampbell1586]

I'm former military. I'm surprised that the military boat didn't tell you to keep back.

[@joevalicenti2722]

Yeah Dude. You should check before you go fishing the shores and waters of a US Military Installation. If you were indeed in Pensacola Bay and waters contiguous to the Naval Air Station, Pensacola then the law is as follows: Restricted Area: (a) The area: Beginning at a point on the northerly shoreline of Grande (Big Lagoon at Point 1, Latitude 30°19′42″ N., Longitude 87°21′06″ W., proceed southeasterly to Point 2, Latitude 30°19′27″ N., Longitude 87°21′03″ W.; thence, northeasterly, paralleling the shoreline at a minimum distance of 500 feet offshore, to Point 3, Latitude 30°19′48″ N., Longitude 87°19′35″ W.; thence, maintaining a minimum distance of 500 feet offshore or along the northerly edge of the Gulf Intracoastal Waterway Channel (whichever is less), continue to Point 4, Latitude 30°20′00″ N., Longitude 87°19′03″ W.; thence, maintaining a minimum distance of 500 feet offshore for the remainder of the area to: PT 5, Latitude 30°20′31″ N., Longitude 87°16′01″ W; Thence to PT 6, Latitude 30°21′11″ N., Longitude 87°15′29″ W; Thence to PT 7, Latitude 30°22′26″ N., Longitude 87°15′43″ W; Thence to PT 8, Latitude 30°22′39″ N., Longitude 87°16′08″ W; Thence to PT 9, Latitude 30°22′17″ N., Longitude 87°16′09″ W; Thence to PT 10, Latitude 30°22′18″ N., Longitude 87°16′35″ W; Thence to PT 11, Latitude 30°22′09″ N., Longitude 87°17′10″ W; Thence to PT 12, Latitude 30°22′15″ N., Longitude 87°17′19″ W; Thence to PT 13, Latitude 30°22′07″ N., Longitude 87°17′48″ W; Thence to PT 14, Latitude 30°22′25″ N., Longitude 87°17′53″ W; Thence to PT 15, Latitude 30°22′13″ N., Longitude 87°18′54″ W; Thence to PT 16, Latitude 30°21′57″ N., Longitude 87°19′22″ W; Thence to PT 17, Latitude 30°21′57″ N., Longitude 87°19′37″ W; Thence to PT 18, Latitude 30°21′49″ N., Longitude 87°19′49″ W; (a point on the southerly shoreline of Bayou Grande). (b) The regulations. (1) All persons, vessels, and other craft are prohibited from entering the waters described in paragraph (a) of this section for any reason. All vessels and craft, including pleasure vessels and craft (sailing, motorized, and/or rowed or self-propelled), private and commercial fishing vessels, other commercial vessels, barges, and all other vessels and craft, except vessels owned or operated by the United States and/or a Federal, State, or local law enforcement agency are restricted from transiting, anchoring, or drifting within the above described area, or within 500 feet of any quay, pier, wharf, or levee along the Naval Air Station Pensacola shoreline abutting, nor may such vessels or crafts or persons approach within 500 feet of any United States owned or operated vessel transiting, anchored, or moored within the waters described in paragraph (a) of this section. The Commanding Officer, Naval Air Station Pensacola, or his/her designee, or the Commanding Officer of a vessel of the United States operating within the said area, may grant special permission to a person, vessel, or craft to enter upon the waters subject to the restrictions aforementioned.

[@joef.2908]

Can't keep the boarder secure but that dock is!

[@samholdsworth420]

Biden will protect him and his people but not the people he serves

[@commonsenseisntcommon1776]

Border, English much?

[@GetReal521]

All of my boarders are secure. I collect rent every month for the rooms they rent. Thanks for bringing your sense of grammar to my attention.

[@risingequinox3093]

Yep shoreline fishing is pretty relatable. I just wish the snow and ice would melt so it would look more like Florida here and i could relate to being barefoot on the boat . Florida looks real nice.

[@marymathis9299]

Have you done any fishing lately with bananas for bait??? Great bait and great snack!!! ❤❤❤

[@VirgilVanhelsun]

I know when I was on base no one can just seat there outside the perimeter since it is considered spying I may not be using the right words but even fishing is an issue like they say planty fish in the sea get lost and got fish somewhere else

[@kimlersue]

Raised near a military base on the great lakes..and we knew to just give them the room they wanted. There shuld have been a sign..but

[@jimtadlock3488]

I would contact the base public affairs n discuss the two separate encounters to get it fixed for everyone

[@robertmumy3577]

It should be posted

[@dinocalia4668]

This had happened to me multiple times here lol

[@dinocalia4668]

Same dudes at that fire house and all lmao

[@matttwomey8554]

No signage no restrictions. What exactly do these clowns think they did before the days of gps? Nothing on a paper chart either. Yeah remember those? I bet these people complaining cant read a paper chart. Great channel btw. Keep up the great work 🍀🐟

[@JH-wd6dp]

Actually, it is on the paper charts (11383 specifically) and even if it wasn't, it's written under 33 CFR § 334 and you can add it yourself. Not every law requires a sign to be posted.

[@honkbob]

People on here saying the restricted areas are on Nav charts. USCG rules are different that land rules. e.g. USCG can pretty much do anything for any reason so beware.

[@JH-wd6dp]

Correct. The nautical chart for NAS Pensacola shows multiple restrictions (500 feet is the actual distance they are supposed to stay away). Signs would be nice, but uniformed service members yelling from shore and/or their own vessel work just as well. I wouldn't be surprised if the USCG, Navy, or someone else was trying to hail them on the radio too.

[@magicworldbyjorg]

[@TribalBigMac]

Huge red

[@danaparks8812]

If I were you, Brant, I would try to investigate that further to find out what the exact terms are as far as being able to fish there. Obviously not everyone at the base had the correct information to give you on what their exact rules/terms were. I do believe though that you did the right thing by not getting into a confrontation with them, because they probably have the right to detain you and that would have just messed your day up completely. But like I said if it was me, I would probably research it at a later time. If you do, keep us updated and apprised of the situation. BTW, would you mind saying what military base it was? Otherwise, I really appreciate everything you do brotha, take care and GOD BLESS!

[@cant_stop_noticing]

That's Pensacola NAS.

[@jarvismathis3594]

Number one.🎉❤🎉😂

[@cliffart7398]

their should be markings

[@jlyout]

I understand your point, but you like me and most people respect and act accordingly with authority!

[@nelsonrmagana]

What reel is that?

[@spinfish1434]

It absolutely has to be posted with signs and or buoys to be enforceable! Especially Military Bases and Government Installations on LAND, they’re all posted.. and that’s exactly why the Marine Police don’t enforce it there, (it’s not posted) **You should’ve ignored whomever was yelling at you.. Former USCG, 29yr LEO..

[@JH-wd6dp]

33 CFR § 334.778 states otherwise. No signs or buoys are required. It's on the nav charts and regardless, once warned, it absolutely can be enforced. People should ignore your comment.

[@spinfish1434]

@@JH-wd6dp Nah, criminal courts don’t work that way..I’ve been in the business 29 years.. just ignore whomever is shouting on land, it’s not a warning if you can’t hear them. If the Police show up and advise to leave then fine obey them. Definitely not an unidentified subject on shore, that’s not a sufficient warning.

[@JH-wd6dp]

@@spinfish1434 More poor advice. 29 years of leading people to get jammed up it seems.

[@spinfish1434]

@@JH-wd6dp Righto 🙄

[@gradybrowning3976]

Yes Sir

[@yelyab1]

Use to boat that area while living a short time in Fairhope, Alabama. The intercostal toward Pensacola is beautiful. Sandy beaches everywhere and the blue angels (name ??) would be practicing over us while having a shore lunch. The fly boys like to drop down and check out the ladies. Your tax dollars at work.

[@lawrenceordone6136]

I’ve been through this before. UNLESS there’s a VISIBLE sign out THEY CAN’T STOP YOU. It’s tidal waters so idc what someone says from the dock. Tell them to GFC

[@Caseyawebb]

next time you're in fort walton beach lets get up and fish. got a center console we can go on

[@chuckfinley3152]

I think officer Karen needs to go finish his paperwork lol

[@woodpeckerdrums6254]

200ft tell that to the fish lolol

[@lisabrown9112]

Interesting question?

[@johnmadden6104]

That because they don't wont you to catch their fish I used to fish it all the time the Coast guard had no problem with us fishing all around there so it's just the people don't want you to catch what they think is their fish