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The 10 BEST Fishing Charters in Panama City Beach, FL from US $300 (Spring 2024)

Panama City Beach Fishing Charters

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Panama City Beach Fishing Charters

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According to customer reviews, some of the most popular fishing charters in Panama City Beach, Florida are: Full list of top fishing charters in Panama City Beach

The average price for a private 4 hour Panama City Beach fishing trip is US $730, while an 8 hour private trip will cost you US $1,692 based on prices on FishingBooker.com.

Fishing charters in Panama City Beach that received great reviews from families are:

The top 3 fish species targeted on guided fishing trips in Panama City Beach are:

The top 3 fishing techniques in Panama City Beach are:

The top 3 types of fishing in Panama City Beach are:

Many fishing charters in Panama City Beach provide rods, reels and tackle. Some of the top rated are:

According to customer reviews on FishingBooker.com, some of the best rated charter captains in Panama City Beach are:

Who are the top awarded captains in Panama City Beach?

Some of the fishing trips offered by fishing charters in Panama City Beach are:
  • 3-hour fishing trips – US $560
  • 4-hour fishing trips – US $694
  • 5-hour fishing trips – US $891
  • 6-hour fishing trips – US $1,010
  • 8-hour fishing trips – US $1,363
  • 10-hour fishing trips – US $1,925

Fishing in Panama City Beach

There are plenty of reasons why thousands of tourists return to PCB every year, and angling is one of the biggest. The sandy beaches may set this town apart from its larger neighbor across the bay, but Panama City Beach fishing charters are sure to blow you away, too. From the shallow bays to the deep water offshore, there’s something for everyone here. 
 
The St. Andrews Bay system offers up the largest seagrass bed in the Florida Panhandle, meaning there’s plenty for some hungry fish to feast on. Get ready to come into contact with Redfish, Spotted Seatrout, Flounder, and Sheepshead, along with Pompano, Mackerel, and even Tarpon depending on the time of year. 
 
Head out beyond the bays and the Gulf of Mexico offers up endless rewards. The nearshore reefs are overflowing with delicious Snappers, Groupers, Cobia, and Amberjack, while Mackerel can be found in the open waters. Head out to the deep and you could be trolling for big game creatures such as Mahi Mahi, Wahoo, Tuna, and Billfish, on what promises to be a trip to remember.
 
If you’ve just got a couple of hours to spare, you can hit the inshore waters for as little or as long as you want. Nearshore adventures will usually last around the 6-hour mark, while you’ll need 10 hours to make the most of the waters offshore. You’ll even find charters taking you out for a couple of days at a time, so come along and realize your fishing fantasies!
 

Rules & Regulations

Panama City Beach fishing charters come with licenses included for everyone on board, so that’s one less thing to worry about. Your professional guide will also be up-to-date with all the latest seasons and bag and size limits, so you can sit back and enjoy the fishing. 
Panama City Beach
Excellent
4.8 / 5
Based on 28636 reviews by FishingBooker anglers

Panama City Beach Fishing Seasons

January

Even though it’s winter, there are plenty of productive fishing spots to be found. Target Vermilion Snapper and White Snapper on the reefs and get your dinner for the week sorted out.

February

February is the coldest month of the year, but fishing in Panama City Beach can be really hot. Hit the bay for Speckled Trout and Redfish, or go a bit further out for winter Bonito.

March

Spring has finally sprung and it’s time for some Spanish Mackerel and Vermillion Snapper action near the inlet. Bonito can also be found, while the first Cobia of the year are also making their way past.

April

With bait fish moving onto the beaches and into the bays, things are coming together nicely. Amberjacks join Snappers and Cobia nearshore, with Spanish Mackerel adding to the bay action.

May

The State Water Red Snapper season is open on the weekends, so book early to get out on the water. During the week, there's plenty of Vermilion and White Snapper, Triggerfish, Kingfish, and Mahi-Mahi.

June

The King Mackerel bite is hot and strong in Panama City Beach, so you're in for a treat. Don't miss out on the Red Snapper bite, as the season comes alive in style to fulfill your fishing dreams.

July

High season is here and everything is biting. Whatever you want, you've got it, with some monster inshore creatures making their way to the bay, plenty of delicious creatures on the reefs, and big game beasts offshore.

August

School's out and there's no better place to come. Offshore fishing entices pros, while reef fishing will also yield great rewards. If you're looking to entertain the little ones, then the calm inshore waters also offer up plenty! 

September

There's no end in sight to the fishing season, as the warm weather and range of fish entices anglers of all sorts to PCB. Red Snapper can be caught on weekends, so don’t miss your final chance to get a few for the grill. 

October

It’s hard to resist the last bite of Red Snapper on weekends, but there's much more to fishing. Make the most of the last of the offshore season to land Mahi and Grouper, while Flounder is the flavor of the month inshore.  

November

Attention shifts inshore come November, but that doesn't mean there's a shortage of action. Look for Redfish on a late fall day, but don’t forget about Sheepshead, Flounder, and Pompano that are calling your name.

December

Who needs turkey when you can have fresh grilled fish for Christmas dinner? This time of year is great to take your kids out on the water, as you fish the bay, go bottom fishing for Grouper, or catch Redfish around the jetties.

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What anglers said about fishing in Panama City Beach

Great fishing, but not for red snapper or grouper. Great for kings and some other snapper though
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Great fishing, but not for red snapper or grouper. Great for kings and some other snapper though
GulfCoast Guide Fishing & Adventure
GulfCoast Guide Fishing & Adventure
We had great weather, Red Snapper was not in season, caught a few but had to throw them back. Caught plenty of grunts, squirrel fish, and vermillion snapper.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
We had great weather, Red Snapper was not in season, caught a few but had to throw them back. Caught plenty of grunts, squirrel fish, and vermillion snapper.
Salty C’s Charters
Salty C’s Charters
Fishing was great but red snapper are not in season till june so you caint keep them in may
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Fishing was great but red snapper are not in season till june so you caint keep them in may
GulfCoast Guide Fishing & Adventure
GulfCoast Guide Fishing & Adventure
Storm water cleared days before, but a quality trip never the less. Great captain.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Storm water cleared days before, but a quality trip never the less. Great captain.
Bluewater-Charter & Boat Excursions
Bluewater-Charter & Boat Excursions
Not a lot in season but if you don’t care about keeping your fish then it’s loads of fun
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Not a lot in season but if you don’t care about keeping your fish then it’s loads of fun
Too Hot 2 Handle Charters
Too Hot 2 Handle Charters
It was great. There were storms a few days before and it was a bit windy at the end but our captain was a pro in navigating the chop!
Excellent
5.0 / 5
It was great. There were storms a few days before and it was a bit windy at the end but our captain was a pro in navigating the chop!
Old Town Charters  *Veteran Owned*
Old Town Charters *Veteran Owned*
The 6 hour trip was just right for our group of teens- very active and engaging.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
The 6 hour trip was just right for our group of teens- very active and engaging.
Captain Mike's Charters
Captain Mike's Charters
If you have a 7 y/o fishing for the first time, do an inshore fishing trip. The water isn’t rough, you’ll catch fish, and you’ll see plenty of wildlife and dolphins.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
If you have a 7 y/o fishing for the first time, do an inshore fishing trip. The water isn’t rough, you’ll catch fish, and you’ll see plenty of wildlife and dolphins.
Shallowtails Adventures
Shallowtails Adventures
Wind/water conditions changed daily in the spring. Find an experienced/local Captain and he will definitely increase your success. Hurricane Fishing Charters is second to none, he’s the man!
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Wind/water conditions changed daily in the spring. Find an experienced/local Captain and he will definitely increase your success. Hurricane Fishing Charters is second to none, he’s the man!
Hurricane Charters Guide Service
Hurricane Charters Guide Service
If the water is cold fishing can be a little slow, but this boat and crew did a great job.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
If the water is cold fishing can be a little slow, but this boat and crew did a great job.
Charter Boat Gotta Believe
Charter Boat Gotta Believe
The captain said it was a good time for shark fishing. We got on on shark but lost it. The next one was a very large Sandbar shark, which are protected so we couldn't keep it but we were thrilled for the chance to reel in such a large shark. The weather the day before was not ideal and didn't set us up for the best fishing but the captain kept us on fish as much as possible. Great experience overall!
Excellent
5.0 / 5
The captain said it was a good time for shark fishing. We got on on shark but lost it. The next one was a very large Sandbar shark, which are protected so we couldn't keep it but we were thrilled for the chance to reel in such a large shark. The weather the day before was not ideal and didn't set us up for the best fishing but the captain kept us on fish as much as possible. Great experience overall!
B&B Charters - Panama City Beach
B&B Charters - Panama City Beach
March was a comfortable time to go fishing, but you can't keep the red snapper or grouper until summer. We had to throw back at least a dozen or more red snapper. If you catch your limit of vermillion snapper within 4 hours, spend the last hour or two going after amberjack and grouper. These big fish are a fun fight.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
March was a comfortable time to go fishing, but you can't keep the red snapper or grouper until summer. We had to throw back at least a dozen or more red snapper. If you catch your limit of vermillion snapper within 4 hours, spend the last hour or two going after amberjack and grouper. These big fish are a fun fight.
Blue Water Connection – Reelistic
Blue Water Connection – Reelistic
Keep your expectations real. Make it as much about the overall experience as much as the expectations of fish.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Keep your expectations real. Make it as much about the overall experience as much as the expectations of fish.
Double C Charters
Double C Charters
Understand that depending on the size of the boat and what is in season, you might need to adjust your expectations but you'll have a good time regardless.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Understand that depending on the size of the boat and what is in season, you might need to adjust your expectations but you'll have a good time regardless.
Salty C’s Charters
Salty C’s Charters Panama City, Florida
Reach out to Captain James before booking and he will give you some good advice about best time to go , and what to expect
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Reach out to Captain James before booking and he will give you some good advice about best time to go , and what to expect
Reel Addiction 2 Charters
Reel Addiction 2 Charters
Best charter hands down! Captain and first mate made the trip experience amazing.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Best charter hands down! Captain and first mate made the trip experience amazing.
Knot Right
Knot Right
Just go to catch fish. Don't worry about " the big ones" Just catch fish and enjoy the experience!
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Just go to catch fish. Don't worry about " the big ones" Just catch fish and enjoy the experience!
Florida Panhandle Charters
Florida Panhandle Charters
Make sure you book for the weekend. We would have had more fish, due to red snapper being limited to weekend restrictions, this time of year.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Make sure you book for the weekend. We would have had more fish, due to red snapper being limited to weekend restrictions, this time of year.
Double W Charters
Double W Charters
Bring sun screen; sun gloves; hat; sunglasses; long pants and long sleeve shirt; gator for the neck--otherwords, have a great time but don't get sun burned! Remember water reflection as significant as the overhead sun. Water is excellent and variety is great! Get a guide...they know where the big ones are.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Bring sun screen; sun gloves; hat; sunglasses; long pants and long sleeve shirt; gator for the neck--otherwords, have a great time but don't get sun burned! Remember water reflection as significant as the overhead sun. Water is excellent and variety is great! Get a guide...they know where the big ones are.
Let's Go Fishing – PCB
Let's Go Fishing – PCB Houston, Texas
8hr is a long trip but the way to go! You get to fish spots that aren’t over fished like the shorter trips that are at a disadvantage because of time.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
8hr is a long trip but the way to go! You get to fish spots that aren’t over fished like the shorter trips that are at a disadvantage because of time.
Sheila Marie Charters
Sheila Marie Charters

How did anglers rate fishing charters in Panama City Beach?

B&B Charters - Panama City Beach
B&B Charters - Panama City Beach
Fishing charter in Panama City Beach
Excellent
4.7 / 5
(338 reviews)
Bryan was great. Put us on fish, and nice fish, right away. Tons of fun, very good guide and knowledgeable. Definitely going again with him.
Scott  A.
Scott A.
Salty C’s Charters
Salty C’s Charters
Fishing charter in Panama City Beach
Excellent
5.0 / 5
(15 reviews)
Captain Chandler was awesome. He had the boat ready to go as soon as we arrived and he was constantly putting us in position to catch fish. He was professional and easy to talk to and was very laid back. I would highly recommend Captain Chandler to anyone who wants to fish in the Panama City area!
Andrew  K.
Andrew K.
Reel Addiction 2 Charters
Reel Addiction 2 Charters
Fishing charter in Panama City Beach
Excellent
5.0 / 5
(138 reviews)
Captain continually kept us on fish. Caught multiple species and had a great time!!
Scott  S.
Scott S.
Shallowtails Adventures
Shallowtails Adventures
Fishing charter in Panama City Beach
Excellent
5.0 / 5
(188 reviews)
We had a great morning with Captain Michael catching trout and Redfish. I would recommend him to anyone looking for a charter in the area.
Corey  S.
Corey S.
Old Town Charters  *Veteran Owned*
Old Town Charters *Veteran Owned*
Fishing charter in Panama City Beach
Excellent
5.0 / 5
(356 reviews)
The captain knew his way around a boat and had us on the fish I would highly recommend old town
Steven  T.
Steven T.
GulfCoast Guide Fishing & Adventure
GulfCoast Guide Fishing & Adventure
Fishing charter in Panama City Beach
Excellent
5.0 / 5
(135 reviews)
Captain logan took us out and we had a great time caught tons of fish. Very knowledgeable about the waters fished many great spots, and he was very attentive to all of us unhooking fish, and keeping bait on the lines. Couldn’t have asked for a better fishing trip, highly recommend this charter.
Tommy  C.
Tommy C.
Blue Water Connection – Billistic
Blue Water Connection – Billistic
Fishing charter in Panama City Beach
Excellent
5.0 / 5
(236 reviews)
The trip and crew were awesome. We caught the limit and had a great time doing it. Thank you.
Les  C.
Les C.
Pcb Water Adventures
Pcb Water Adventures
Fishing charter in Panama City Beach
Excellent
4.7 / 5
(406 reviews)
The captain and crew were very friendly and helpful, as well as responsive to requests and concerns. One of us hooked into what appeared to be a shark. The crew were very professional and responsive to get it up so we could see it as a shadow about 30 feet down. I doubt that we will forget the battle on the light tackle before he managed to break the line after almost an hour. It was one of our better trips!
John  T.
John T.
Old Town Charters  *Veteran Owned*
Old Town Charters *Veteran Owned*
Fishing charter in Panama City Beach
Excellent
5.0 / 5
(356 reviews)
We took our twin 8 year old boys for their first ever sea fishing experience. Captain Keith was excellent with instructing the boys on how to fish. We all had an awesome time, and the fish we caught aren’t the only ones hooked. We will be going out with Captain Keith again soon.
Scott  F.
Scott F.
Reel Addiction 2 Charters
Reel Addiction 2 Charters
Fishing charter in Panama City Beach
Excellent
5.0 / 5
(138 reviews)
Even though the waters were choppy, we still caught fish and had a great time!
Rachel  S.
Rachel S.
New Beginning
New Beginning
Fishing charter in Panama City Beach
Excellent
5.0 / 5
(11 reviews)
By far my favorite boat to go fishing on. The Capt. Brandon and his deckhand are always so nice and helpful. We’ve been on several fishing trips and it’s always the highlight of our time in Panama City Beach.
Brittany  E.
Brittany E. Tallahassee, Florida
Reel Addiction 2 Charters
Reel Addiction 2 Charters
Fishing charter in Panama City Beach
Excellent
5.0 / 5
(138 reviews)
Weather wasn’t in our favor but captain Jim did his best to put us on fish. Caught plenty of fish and had a great time! Great guys!
Tate  M.
Tate M.
Chances R Charters
Chances R Charters
Fishing charter in Panama City Beach
Excellent
5.0 / 5
(97 reviews)
Super fun, great experience, great fusing and the Captain and crew were great and super friendly! Highly recommend!
Douglas  B.
Douglas B.
Old Town Charters  *Veteran Owned*
Old Town Charters *Veteran Owned*
Fishing charter in Panama City Beach
Excellent
5.0 / 5
(356 reviews)
We had an amazing time with Capt Keith, USN (ret). He was very knowledgeable and showed us a great time. He took us to multiple fishing spots and was an excellent teacher. We caught enough for a great dinner. We highly recommend Capt Keith. - M. Raethka, Maj, USAF (ret) and Deb
Michael  R.
Michael R.
Laid Back Fishing Charters
Laid Back Fishing Charters
Fishing charter in Panama City Beach
Excellent
5.0 / 5
(14 reviews)
Captain Dustin put us on plenty of triggers and snapper. We did a short 3 hour trip but was on a great spot in no time. Not to mention a beautiful day ! Had a great time. Thanks !!
Jeff  G.
Jeff G.
Knot Right
Knot Right
Fishing charter in Panama City Beach
Excellent
5.0 / 5
(18 reviews)
We are a family of 7 and we have never been on a charter before. I'm extremely grateful to have chosen this charter as it was a blast! They are very knowledgeable and made the experience worth doing. We will definitely be booking.again on our next trip here!
Timothy  M.
Timothy M.
Destin's Boggy Bayou Inshore Charter
Destin's Boggy Bayou Inshore Charter
Fishing charter in Panama City Beach
Excellent
5.0 / 5
(110 reviews)
Had a wonderful time fishing with Dexter. He was fun, informative and above all a true gentleman host . Highly recommend him. You won’t be disappointed
Cynthia  P.
Cynthia P.
GulfCoast Guide Fishing & Adventure
GulfCoast Guide Fishing & Adventure
Fishing charter in Panama City Beach
Excellent
5.0 / 5
(135 reviews)
Couple of first timers and we had a blast. Logan worked hard and had us on the fish all day. He is very knowledgeable and provided a fun, entertaining and informative conversation throughout. Highly recommend!
Alan  L.
Alan L.
Panama Adventures
Panama Adventures
Fishing charter in Panama City Beach
Excellent
5.0 / 5
(12 reviews)
Crew is outstanding, local knowledge is top notch, professional, and very personable. They make it feel like you are family and they believe in customer service. Skip the search and book with Panama Adventures now.
Jonathan  P.
Jonathan P.
Got'em Fishing Charters
Got'em Fishing Charters
Fishing charter in Panama City Beach
Excellent
5.0 / 5
(122 reviews)
Jeremy was very on knowledgeable of where to take us to catch lots of various fish. His communication throughout the whole process from booking the trip, changing amount of people attending, changing the date to avoid potential storms, and throughout our day on the water allowed us to have the best fishing day possible! I would recommend choosing Jeremy to anyone who is looking to enjoy a fish catching experience!
Nick  B.
Nick B.

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