Florida Panhandle Charters 

5.0
(675 reviews)
 
State licensed
 North Lagoon Drive 5325, Panama City Beach, FL 32408, United States–

Florida Panhandle Charters 

Panama City Beach, FL, United States
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23 ft
4
5.0
(675 reviews)

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Florida Panhandle Charters has over 600+ FIVE STAR REVIEWS and makes it a priority to provide you the best experience, every time!!!

If theres bad weather or there is unfavorable conditions, its my priority to let you know before hand. When you are paying good money to fish and trusting me as your captain, you only deserve transparency and honesty on deciding wether to fish or not.

Florida Panhandle Charters is a family and kid-friendly charter that specializes in putting their clients on the hottest bite in Panama City. Join Captain Justin, a passionate local guide, for a fun day on the water. Beginners to seasoned anglers, everyone is welcome to join.

Capt. Justin will take you out aboard a 23' Sportsman bay boat. Its powered by a 150 HP Yamaha engine and cruises at a top speed of 35 knots. The boat can take up to 4 anglers to fish in comfort and style. Fitted with a T-top to provide you with shade and protection during the hot summer days!

If you feel like wetting a line close to shore, let Capt. Justin put you on anything from Redfish and Trout to Sheepshead. With your choice of morning or afternoon, a half day trip is the perfect opportunity to explore the waters and still make it home in time for lunch or dinner. These trips are also a great way to introduce young kids to fishing!

For anglers who want to try out some additional skills, but still stay close to shore, your captain will take you bottom fish for a variety of fish! This includes Snapper and Triggerfish, and you'll also have the chance to troll for Mahi Mahi and Kingfish, too. Please note that, due to the size of the boat, nearshore trips are weather-dependent.

All trips with Florida Panhandle Charters come inclusive with top-quality gear and tackle. You will be provided with fishing licenses. All you need to bring is snacks and drinks in a smaller cooler, along with the desire to catch fish!

Florida Panhandle Charters has over 600+ FIVE STAR REVIEWS and makes it a priority to provide you the best experience, every time!!!

If theres bad weather or there is unfavorable conditions, its my priority to let you know before hand. When you are paying good money to fish and trusting me as your captain, you only deserve transparency and honesty on deciding wether to fish or not.

Florida Panhandle Charters is a family and kid-friendly charter that specializes in putting their clients on the hottest bite in Panama City. Join Captain Justin, a passionate local guide, for a fun day on the water. Beginners to seasoned anglers, everyone is welcome to join.

Capt. Justin will take you out aboard a 23' Sportsman bay boat. Its powered by a 150 HP Yamaha engine and cruises at a top speed of 35 knots. The boat can take up to 4 anglers to fish in comfort and style. Fitted with a T-top to provide you with shade and protection during the hot summer days!

If you feel like wetting a line close to shore, let Capt. Justin put you on anything from Redfish and Trout to Sheepshead. With your choice of morning or afternoon, a half day trip is the perfect opportunity to explore the waters and still make it home in time for lunch or dinner. These trips are also a great way to introduce young kids to fishing!

For anglers who want to try out some additional skills, but still stay close to shore, your captain will take you bottom fish for a variety of fish! This includes Snapper and Triggerfish, and you'll also have the chance to troll for Mahi Mahi and Kingfish, too. Please note that, due to the size of the boat, nearshore trips are weather-dependent.

All trips with Florida Panhandle Charters come inclusive with top-quality gear and tackle. You will be provided with fishing licenses. All you need to bring is snacks and drinks in a smaller cooler, along with the desire to catch fish!

Justin Driscoll
Captain
Justin Driscoll
10 years of experience
ID & credentials verified
responds within an hour

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Trip date:
Group Size:
November 2026
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Group Size
2 adults • 0 children
Change
3 Hour Kids Trip
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
3 hour trip multiple starting times (7:00 AM, 12:00 PM)
Snapper (Mangrove)
Spanish Mackerel
Triggerfish (Gray)
Snapper (Vermilion)
+1
US $600
Entire boat: up to 4 people
4 Hour Trip – Bottom Fishing
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
4 hour trip multiple starting times (6:00 AM, 12:00 PM)
Amberjack
Snapper (Red)
Snapper (Mangrove)
Grouper (Gag)
+3
US $700
Entire boat: up to 4 people
Captain's Recommendation (AM)
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
4 hour trip starts at 6:00 AM
Snapper (Red)
Snapper (Mangrove)
Grouper (Gag)
Grouper (Red)
+2
US $700
Entire boat: up to 4 people
Captain's Recommendation (PM)
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
4 hour trip starts at 12:00 PM
Snapper (Red)
Snapper (Mangrove)
Grouper (Gag)
Grouper (Red)
+2
US $700
Entire boat: up to 4 people
5 Hour trip
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
5 hour trip starts at 6:00 AM
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
King Mackerel (Kingfish)
Snapper (Red)
Snapper (Mangrove)
+7
US $850
Entire boat: up to 4 people
6 Hour Trip
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
6 hour trip starts at 6:00 AM
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
King Mackerel (Kingfish)
Snapper (Red)
Snapper (Mangrove)
+7
US $1,000
Entire boat: up to 4 people

Customer reviews

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Rating

5.0
675 reviews
5.0
Boat & equipment
5.0
Captain & crew
4.9
Fishing Experience

Anglers' gallery (1168)

What anglers say

97%
Great experience
99%
Family friendly
100%
Friendly captain
100%
Good boat
100%
Recommended
97%
Caught fish

Reviews (675)

  • Mark Young
    Mark Young
    us
    Wyoming, US
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified

    Outstanding Fishing Trip

    Captain's Recommendation (AM) on March 14, 2026 • 2 adults

    First time my wife and I have tried this type of fishing. We didn’t know what to expect. We chose Capt.Justin and his team. What a great choice! Their customer service was simply “outstanding”! Weather moved in and Capt. Justin worked with his team to reschedule us into a later date and time, after the weather cleared, that worked for us. We were assigned to Capt. Chandler as our guide and boy did he do a great job. He is a wonderful person who set us up on our trip to catch scores of different types of fish. Never in our life have we caught so many fish in one outing! Please consider using Capt. Justin and his team and you won’t be disappointed.

  • Dylan  Pelt
    Dylan Pelt
    Repeat angler
    Member since 2020
    3 trips
    5.0
    Verified

    Great Trip

    6 Hour Trip on August 6, 2026 • 4 adults

    Captain Justin was great, he followed up after booking and ahead of the trip to let us know what to expect and get a plan together. We were on fish at the first stop and were able to get enough fish to take home. With the extra time we moved on and got into some of the larger species. By far the best charter that I have been on out of Panama City.

  • John Cooper
    John Cooper
    us
    Arkansas, US
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified

    Great Deep Sea Fishing

    4 Hour Trip – Bottom Fishing - 12:00 PM on July 2, 2026 • 4 adults • 2 children

    Captain Justin was an excellent fishing guide. we were able to catch a lot of trigger fish, red groupers and red snapper. We even had a shark steal a red grouper from our line but was able to reel in the shark. Would highly recommend this trip for beginner to experienced fishing enthusiasts. Definitely ask for Captain Justin. Hope you enjoy yorue trip!

  • Chris Yell
    Chris Yell
    us
    Kentucky, US
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified

    Best trip we’ve took

    5 Hour trip on May 18, 2026 • 4 adults • 1 child

    The best trip we’ve took ever. Captain and crew was very helpful. Room to move around and actually fish! We will definitely be booking again. We caught over 100 fish. Of course not all were in season so could not keep them but we was able to keep well over 40. Best fishing experience we’ve had. Out of the 5 others we’ve took.

  • Dennis Stockton
    Dennis Stockton
    us
    Kentucky, US
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified

    Very satisfying and no stress great experience for our family

    Captain's Recommendation (PM) on June 9, 2026 • 4 adults

    Family of grand father son in law grandson and future grandson in law. Great time caught groupers, snappers and misc fish. The Captain was friendly and knowledgeable of the fishing spots. Hee was extremely helpful with our 13 year old fisherman. Great time had by all.

  • Wyatt Davis
    Wyatt Davis
    us
    Tennessee, US
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified

    10/10 Fishing Trip

    Captain's Recommendation (AM) on May 17, 2026 • 2 adults

    This was mine and my girlfriend’s first time saltwater fishing and we couldn’t have asked for any better! Captain Justin was great, rescheduling us for an earlier date with Captain Chandler to work around bad weather and man was it worth it. Chandler was amazing, putting us on lots of fish and even a bullshark. Very friendly and knowledgeable crew. Would definetly recommend and look forward to doing it again!

  • Amy Davis
    Amy Davis
    us
    North Carolina, US
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified

    Ah-mazing Day!

    Captain's Recommendation (AM) on April 18, 2026 • 2 adults

    Captain's Justin and Chandler are both recommend! Communication was easy and quick. It was our first trip out and Owner Captain Justin put us in the boat with his Captain Chandler who took us to the fish! A great day with catching our limit! Even extended our time an hour then took our catch to be cleaned and packaged. Great Charter - highly reccomend! They really put worth the effort to make sure you have a good time.

  • Travis Skidmore
    Travis Skidmore
    us
    Washington State, US
    Member since 2025
    5.0
    Verified

    Awesome family trip

    4 Hour Trip – Bottom Fishing - 12:00 PM on April 1, 2026 • 4 adults • 2 children

    I booked this charter after doing some research. I wanted a family friendly charter for my kids who have limited big water fishing experience. I was not dissapppointed, Chandler was a great captain, kept us on fish throughout our trip and was very engaged in conversation with us. I would highly recommend this charter, they are that good. We will book again when we are back next year - Thank you Chandler & Justin!

  • Ross Santos
    Ross Santos
    Repeat angler
    us
    Texas, US
    Member since 2020
    3 trips
    5.0
    Verified

    Great fishing experience!

    5 Hour trip on March 9, 2026 • 2 adults

    We had awesome time during our fishing trip. Captain Justin was very experienced, friendly and knew all best spots to catch a fish. In our group we had experienced people and the first time and our captain was very attentive to both. Everyone on the boat was able to enjoy the trip and catch not only one but many fish. We will definitely recommend fishing trip with Captain Justin and book with him future trips Thank you.

  • Nicole Connelly
    Nicole Connelly
    us
    Georgia, US
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified

    Been fishing for 40 years and have NEVER had a trip this good!

    4 Hour Trip – Bottom Fishing - 12:00 PM on June 27, 2026 • 2 adults • 1 child

    We took our daughters out for their first time fishing, and then we all got the catch of our lives! Justin was unbelievably kind and helpful to make sure we all had a chance to reel in the big one. We would recommend him to anyone!

FAQs about Florida Panhandle Charters

Florida Panhandle Charters offers the following trips to customers:
  • US $600 per group - 3 Hour Kids Trip (3 hours)
  • US $600 per group - 3 Hour Kids Trip - 12:00 PM (3 hours)
  • US $700 per group - 4 Hour Trip – Bottom Fishing (4 hours)
  • US $700 per group - 4 Hour Trip – Bottom Fishing - 12:00 PM (4 hours)
  • US $700 per group - Captain's Recommendation (AM) (4 hours)
  • US $700 per group - Captain's Recommendation (PM) (4 hours)
  • US $850 per group - 5 Hour trip (5 hours)
  • US $1,000 per group - 6 Hour Trip (6 hours)
When you book a trip with Florida Panhandle Charters, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • GPS
  • Fishfinder
  • Live bait well
  • Wireless trolling motor
  • Ice box
Trips booked with Florida Panhandle Charters include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle (Penn, Daiwa)
  • Live bait (If fishing with live bait, I'm happy to stop at the bait barge on our way out to get some rather than spend fishing time catching it.)
  • Lures
  • Fishing license (All fishing license are covered.)
Florida Panhandle Charters offers the following types of fishing:
  • Inshore fishing
  • Nearshore fishing
  • Offshore fishing (I'm a state license charter so the max I fish from shore is 9 miles.)
  • Reef fishing
  • Wreck fishing
  • Flats fishing
  • Backcountry fishing
Florida Panhandle Charters offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Light tackle
  • Heavy tackle
  • Bottom fishing
  • Trolling
  • Spinning
  • Jigging
  • Popping
  • Fly fishing
  • Drift fishing
  • Deep sea fishing
Top targeted fish species with Florida Panhandle Charters include:
  • Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
  • Grouper (Gag)
  • King Mackerel (Kingfish)
  • Redfish
  • Shark (Blacktip)
  • Shark (Bonnethead)
  • Snapper (Mangrove)
  • Snapper (Red)
  • Snapper (Vermilion)
  • Spanish Mackerel
  • Speckled Trout
  • Triggerfish (Gray)

Your captain

Justin Driscoll
Justin Driscoll
Panama City Beach, Florida, United States
1 Fishing Report
ID & license verified
675 Customer reviews
Typical response within an hour
Member since March 2018
Angler's Choice
The Angler's Choice Award is given to listings that consistently deliver a high-quality service and earn great reviews from customers.
All of my life I have been extremely passionate about both fishing and helping others experience and enjoy the outdoors. I take great pride in showing my clients what the great fishery of Panama City Beach and its bay system have to offer. I am very enthusiastic and dedicated guide who will go above and beyond for my clients to not only catch fish, but most importantly to have a great time doing so! Join me for a great time of tight lines, big fights, and making memories that you, your family, and friends will never forget!
Justin Driscoll
Justin Driscoll
Fully verified
Angler's Choice
1
reports
675
reviews
2018
member since
~1h
response
All of my life I have been extremely passionate about both fishing and helping others experience and enjoy the outdoors. I take great pride in showing my clients what the great fishery of Panama City Beach and its bay system have to offer. I am very enthusiastic and dedicated guide who will go above and beyond for my clients to not only catch fish, but most importantly to have a great time doing so! Join me for a great time of tight lines, big fights, and making memories that you, your family, and friends will never forget!

The fish you can target

Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Gag Grouper
Gag Grouper
King Mackerel (Kingfish)
King Mackerel (Kingfish)
Redfish
Redfish
Blacktip Shark
Blacktip Shark
Bonnethead Shark
Bonnethead Shark
Mangrove Snapper
Mangrove Snapper
Red Snapper
Red Snapper
Vermilion Snapper
Vermilion Snapper
Spanish Mackerel
Spanish Mackerel
Speckled Trout
Speckled Trout
Gray Triggerfish
Gray Triggerfish
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Gag Grouper
Gag Grouper
King Mackerel (Kingfish)
King Mackerel (Kingfish)
Redfish
Redfish
Blacktip Shark
Blacktip Shark

Real catches by this captain

  • A bucket filled with freshly caught Red Snapper, showcasing a successful fishing trip.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    +2
    Vermilion Snapper
    Rodger E.
    Rodger E.
    Justin took us to 3 spots and we caught some big red snappers, trigger fish and vermillion. Over 30 pounds of fish. Caught a small shark. Well worth the trip.
  • A group of young anglers proudly posing on a boat with a bountiful catch of Red Snapper and other species after a successful fishing trip.
    Fish 1
    Red Snapper
    JARED C.
    JARED C.
    great time, caught so many fish, captin was amazing
  • Adult angler holding a large red snapper aboard a center-console fishing boat offshore.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    Red Snapper
    Stephenie W.
    Stephenie W.
  • A variety of fish, including Snapper and Grouper, displayed on a boat's cleaning station after a successful fishing trip.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    +2
    Red Snapper
    Dylan  .
    Dylan .
    Captain Justin was great, he followed up after booking and ahead of the trip to let us know what to expect and get a plan together. We were on fish at the first stop and were able to get enough fish to take home. With the extra time we moved on and got into some of the larger species. By far the best charter that I have been on out of Panama City.
  • Adult angler holding a large dark-colored saltwater fish aboard a center-console boat offshore.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    +2
    Gray Triggerfish
    Morgan B.
    Morgan B.
    captain was honest about weather charged days ad we caught alot ad was on them fro the start. would go again and again with caption justin. he keepme post on what they been catching all the way upto my trip.
  • A young angler proudly displaying a large Grouper while fishing offshore, showcasing the excitement of a successful catch.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    +1
    Red Grouper
    John C.
    John C.
    Captain Justin was an excellent fishing guide. we were able to catch a lot of trigger fish, red groupers and red snapper. We even had a shark steal a red grouper from our line but was able to reel in the shark. Would highly recommend this trip for beginner to experienced fishing enthusiasts. Definitely ask for Captain Justin. Hope you enjoy yorue trip!
  • A family proudly displays a large Mahi Mahi while fishing on a sunny day, showcasing a fun day on the water.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
    Nicole C.
    Nicole C.
    We took our daughters out for their first time fishing, and then we all got the catch of our lives! Justin was unbelievably kind and helpful to make sure we all had a chance to reel in the big one. We would recommend him to anyone!
  • Group of anglers posing aboard a fishing boat beside a large display of assorted reef fish, including red snapper and grouper.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    +3
    Red Snapper
    Ruth B.
    Ruth B.
    best fishing trip ever
  • A young angler proudly displaying a vibrant Mahi Mahi while fishing offshore, showcasing a beautiful day on the water.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    +2
    Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
    Danial B.
    Danial B.
    2nd toming going out with Captian Justin. great experience caught multiple species
  • A family proudly displaying their catch of Red Snapper after a successful fishing trip at the dock.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    +1
    Red Snapper
    Dennis S.
    Dennis S.
    Family of grand father son in law grandson and future grandson in law. Great time caught groupers, snappers and misc fish. The Captain was friendly and knowledgeable of the fishing spots. Hee was extremely helpful with our 13 year old fisherman. Great time had by all.

What is the boat like?

Boat image
Boat category
Center console boats
Capacity
4 persons
Boat length
23 ft
Year built
2017
Boat manufacturer
Sportsman
Boat type
Center console
Engine model
Yamaha
Powered by
1 x 150HP
Max cruising speed
40 knots

What kind of fishing will you do?

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

Which fishing techniques you can try

Light Tackle
Heavy Tackle
Bottom Fishing
Trolling
Spinning
Jigging
Popping
Fly Fishing
Drift Fishing
Deep Sea Fishing

Which amenities are available onboard

GPS
Fishfinder
Live bait well
Wireless trolling motor
Ice box
What's included in the trip price
Rods, reels & tackle
Penn, Daiwa
Live bait
If fishing with live bait, I'm happy to stop at the bait barge on our way out to get some rather than spend fishing time catching it.
Lures
Fishing license
All fishing license are covered.

How cancellations work

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.
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What the listing policies are

Pickup not included
Transfer to/from departure site is not included in trip rates.
Child friendly
Kids of all ages are welcome aboard!
You keep catch
Catch and release allowed

How you can pay

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
 PayPal
 Checks
 Bank transfer
When paying the remaining balance with a credit card, an additional 3% charge will apply.

What’s biting in Panama City Beach right now

Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Grouper (Gag)Grouper (Gag)
King Mackerel (Kingfish)King Mackerel (Kingfish)
RedfishRedfish
Shark (Blacktip)Shark (Blacktip)
Snapper (Mangrove)Snapper (Mangrove)
Snapper (Red)Snapper (Red)
Snapper (Vermilion)Snapper (Vermilion)
Spanish MackerelSpanish Mackerel
Speckled TroutSpeckled Trout
Triggerfish (Gray)Triggerfish (Gray)

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