We’re on Charters

For saltwater fishing off the Florida Panhandle look no further than Captain Fred Trotter. He has over 30 years of experience fishing off the Gulf of Mexico and knows exactly where to take you and what to do, to provide you with a great all-round fishing experience.

You’ll be touring around on a 23ft Parker. This center console was originally built in 2019 and is powered by a 200 Yamaha engine, allowing you to cruise around the water up to 35 knots. It’s got onboard fishfinder equipment and a live bait well to keep it nice and fresh for your fishing adventure.

You’ll use a variety of techniques such as bottom fishing, trolling, and jigging to catch native species like Amberjack, Snapper, Grouper, and Redfish. Fishing for King Mackerel is one of Captain Fred’s favorite chases though and he offers specialized charters for this activity.

As well as a Florida fishing license he offers top of the range rods, reels, and lures to aid you in your quest of catching the biggest fish of the trip.

There’s a hot sun on the Gulf of Mexico so be sure to pack your shades and plenty of sunscreen as well as extra drinks and snacks. No matter the fish you have in mind, Captain Fred will help you catch it along with many more.



Select date to see available trips and rates:

  • Private trip
    Spanish Mackerel (AM)
    Just booked! Last booked: 10 hours ago
    FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
    3 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
    Seasonal trip Mar 1 - May 15
    US $490
    Trolling in the bay and in the pass for Spanish Mackerel.
  • Private trip
    Spanish Mackerel (Midday)
    In demand! Last booked: 6 days ago
    FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
    3 Hour Trip, starts at 11:00 AM
    Seasonal trip Mar 1 - May 15
    US $490
    Fishing for Spanish Mackerel in the bay and in the pass.
  • Private trip
    Spanish Mackerel (PM)
    FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
    3 Hour Trip, starts at 2:30 PM
    Seasonal trip Mar 1 - Mar 12
    US $490
    Fishing for Spanish mackerel in the bay and in the pass.
  • Private trip
    Captain’s Pick
    FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
    US $775
    Let Capt. Fred choose what’s the best fishing that day. It could be trolling it could be bottom fishing it could be flat line but it’ll be fun.
  • Private trip
    Half Day – Summer (AM)
    FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
    US $775
    On a summer morning there is no better way to kick off your day than by heading out to sea to catch a bucket load of fish. More than buckets might be needed though due to the size of some of the ones you can catch! Cobia, Amberjack, Mahi Mahi, Almaco, and Kingfish are some of the bigger varieties that can be found just off the Gulf of Mexico.
  • Private trip
    Half Day – Summer (PM)
    In demand! Last booked: 3 days ago
    FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 2:00 PM
    US $775
    Pack your sunscreen for an afternoon of fishing in the Floridian summer sun! This is a family-friendly trip that’s suitable for all. Whether it's your 1st or 100th time on the water, Captain Fred is here to help you every step of the way. You'll be chasing after the likes of Grouper, Kingsfisher, Redfish, as well as Red and Mangrove Snapper on this sun and fun-filled day in on the Florida Panhandle.
  • Private trip
    5 Hour Trip
    In demand! Last booked: 2 days ago
    FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
    5 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
    US $875
    A 5-hour trip will give you enough time to find fish and try out different techniques. You can mix trolling with bottom fishing and target species such as King and Spanish Mackerel, Redfish, Red Snapper, Grouper, and many more.
  • Private trip
    6 Hour Trip
    FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
    6 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
    US $1,000
    A 6-hour trip will give you enough time to find fish and try out different techniques. You can mix trolling with bottom fishing and target species such as King and Spanish Mackerel, Redfish, Red Snapper, Grouper, and many more.
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FAQs about We’re on Charters

We’re on Charters offers the following trips to customers:
  • US $490 per group - Spanish Mackerel (AM) (3 hours)
  • US $490 per group - Spanish Mackerel (Midday) (3 hours)
  • US $490 per group - Spanish Mackerel (PM) (3 hours)
  • US $775 per group - Captain’s Pick (4 hours)
  • US $775 per group - Half Day – Summer (AM) (4 hours)
  • US $775 per group - Half Day – Summer (PM) (4 hours)
  • US $875 per group - 5 Hour Trip (5 hours)
  • US $1,000 per group - 6 Hour Trip (6 hours)

When you book a trip with We’re on Charters, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • GPS
  • Fishfinder
  • Live Bait Well
  • Wireless Trolling Motor
  • Radar

Trips booked with We’re on Charters include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle
  • Lures
  • Drinks (Water)
  • Fishing License

We’re on Charters offers the following types of fishing:
  • Inshore Fishing
  • Nearshore Fishing
  • Offshore Fishing
  • Reef Fishing
  • Wreck Fishing
  • Flats Fishing

We’re on Charters offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Light Tackle
  • Heavy Tackle
  • Bottom Fishing
  • Trolling
  • Jigging
  • Drift Fishing
  • Deep Sea Fishing

Top targeted fish species with We’re on Charters include:
  • Amberjack
  • Cobia
  • Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
  • Grouper (Gag)
  • Grouper (Red)
  • Jack (Almaco)
  • King Mackerel (Kingfish)
  • Redfish
  • Snapper (Lane)
  • Snapper (Mangrove)
  • Snapper (Red)
  • Spanish Mackerel

Meet the Captain

Fred Trotter
Panama City Beach, Florida, United States
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294 Customer reviews
Response time within an hour
Member since March 2020
Angler's Choice
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I’ve been fishing all my life in the Florida Panhandle area. I’ve been taking friends and their families out fishing for years. I am passionate about the sport and love to teach people both young and old new things. For me, there is nothing that is quite like someone’s excitement when they catch a fish. It’s all about having a great on the water, oh yea and catching fish.

About this listing

Targeted species

Amberjack Amberjack
Cobia Cobia
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi) Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Grouper (Gag) Gag Grouper

Boat specs

Parker (Center console) originally built in 2019. Powered by a 200HP Yamha engine, with a maximum cruising speed of 35 knots.

Length
23 ft
Capacity
4 persons

Types of fishing

Inshore Fishing
Nearshore Fishing
Offshore Fishing
Reef Fishing
Wreck Fishing
Flats Fishing

Fishing techniques

Light Tackle
Heavy Tackle
Bottom Fishing
Trolling
Jigging
Drift Fishing
Deep Sea Fishing

Amenities

GPS
Fishfinder
Live Bait Well
Wireless Trolling Motor
Radar

Trip includes

Rods, reels & tackle
Lures
Drinks
Water
Fishing License

Cancellation policy

Free cancellation up to 3 days prior to trip

You can cancel or modify your booking up to 3 days before the trip date, free of charge. If you cancel or modify your booking later, or fail to show up, you'll forfeit 100% of what you've paid.

Listing policies

Pickup not included
Transfer to/from departure site is not included in trip rates.
Child Friendly
You Keep Catch
Catch and Release Allowed

Payment

Book with 30% deposit, pay rest to captain

When the captain confirms your trip, FishingBooker charges your credit card a 30% deposit to guarantee your reservation.

The remaining balance is to be paid directly to the charter operator on or prior to your trip date in one of the following payment methods:

Cash
Visa
Mastercard
American Express
Bank Transfer
When paying the remaining balance with a credit card, an additional 2.5% charge will apply.

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Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.9 / 5
out of 5 stars from 294 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.9 / 5
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Angler rating
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Good experience
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Friendly captain
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Recommend this charter
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Appropriate for children
97%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Caught fish
94%
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Robert J.
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VERIFIED   Captain’s Pick on August 23, 2023
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Jake B.
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VERIFIED   Captain’s Pick on July 2, 2023
Captain Fred was great and the boat and equipment were top notch! We had live bait and went to a Red Snapper hole first and...
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Marci J.
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Half Day with Capt Fred...Do it!

VERIFIED   Captain’s Pick on June 2, 2023
Capt Fred gets 5+ stars from me. We were booked for Thursday and the weather wasn’t going to be great so he messaged on Wed...
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Terry S.
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Captain Fred is AWESOME!

VERIFIED   6 Hour Trip on April 7, 2023
We highly recommend Captain Fred! Went out on a 6 hour trip with my 18 year-old son and his friend. Quickly fished for bait...
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