Florida Panhandle Charters 

5.0/5 (670 reviews)
 
State licensed
 North Lagoon Drive 5325, Panama City Beach, FL 32408, United States

Florida Panhandle Charters 

Up to 9 miles
Panama City Beach, FL, United States
23 ft
4
5.0/5 (670 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
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Trip availability and prices

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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)
In high demand Last booked: 1 day ago
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
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Rating

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

Anglers' gallery (1163)

What anglers say

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

All reviews (670)

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Mark Young
Mark Young
us
Wyoming, US
Member since 2026
5.0
Verified
Outstanding Fishing Trip
Captain's Recommendation (AM) on March 14, 20262 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.

Reported catch:
Red Snapper
Red Grouper
Gray Triggerfish
Vermilion Snapper
Justin Driscoll
Response from Captain

Thank you so much for taking the time for such a kind and detailed review! I am glad we were able to work it out around the weather! We look forward to seeing yall next time!

Dylan Pelt
Dylan Pelt
Repeat angler
Member since 2020
3 trips
5.0
Verified
New
Great Trip
6 Hour Trip on August 6, 20264 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.

Reported catch:
Mangrove Snapper
Gag Grouper
Vermilion Snapper
Gray Triggerfish
Justin Driscoll
Response from Captain

thank you for the great review and kind words! i had a great time with yall and look forward to doing it again!

Valarie Brewer
Valarie Brewer
us
North Carolina, US
Member since 2025
5.0
Verified
Amazing fishing trip
6 Hour Trip on October 23, 20252 adults

Was my first time ever going deep sea fishing and my husband’s 2nd. By far the best one. Captain Justin kept in contact with us and let us know days ahead about troubling weather coming the day we was scheduled. He was able to get us rescheduled for earlier in the week and was still able to do our full six hour fishing trip. We ended up going with Captain Chandler and he was very knowledgeable and helpful. He always made sure our lawns had bait on them and even tried his best to let my husband catch a big fish, even though the fish kept biting through the line, taking the hook with it. Chandler tried for over an hour to fulfill that request. Even though my husband was unable to bring a amberjack on the boat, we had a fantastic time. I would definitely go ago with this company. 15/10 would recommend

Reported catch:
Vermilion Snapper
Gray Triggerfish
Justin Driscoll
Response from Captain

thank you so much for the detailed and awesome review! Im glad we could work around the weather and we look forward to seeing yall again!

Maggie Schibler
Maggie Schibler
us
Missouri, US
Member since 2025
5.0
Verified
Lots of action on the line, knowledgeable and helpful Captain
Captain's Recommendation (AM) on September 26, 20253 adults

We had a successful 4 hour trip with Captain Chandler. Captain Justin was in touch early in the week as soon as he noticed the weather and wind was not looking promising for our original date. We got switched to an earlier day in the week with Captain Chandler. Our main goal was to catch fish to keep and eat. We nearly caught our limit of Vermilion Snapper while out, along with several other types of fish including trigger fish and a bonita. Captain Chandler kept our hooks baited and the boat moving to where fish were biting. He was also very knowledgable about salt water fishing in general and was able to give us some more information about shore fishing options (we often surf fish when in the area). I will be keeping Captain Justin's information for future charters when we need them!

Justin Driscoll
Response from Captain

Thank you so much for the detailed and grest review! We appreciate yall being flexible around the weather and look forward to seeing you next time!

Lexie Hare
Lexie Hare
us
Colorado, US
Member since 2025
5.0
Verified
10 out of 10: Best charter in Panama City!
4 Hour Trip – Bottom Fishing on August 20, 20252 adults

Originally, we had booked a 6-hour trip for Friday, but due to potential weather it looked like that wasn’t going to happen. It was my boyfriend’s first time saltwater fishing, and I was bummed thinking it might get canceled. But when Captain Justin called to let us know, he was very nice and really tried to make sure we could still get out on the water. He got us set up to go out with Captain Will on Wednesday instead. We ended up going out for 4 hours instead of the 6 (due to a storm), but Captain Will made sure we got some really good bites! We even got some fish to take home! They also didn’t charge us for the full 6 hours, which was really kind. Even though we had to change our plans, we had an awesome time! Captain Will was really great! If you’re looking for someone who is laid back, friendly, knowledgeable, and cares about your experience, I would book with Will. We’ll definitely be booking another trip with them soon! They are a great charter, especially knowing that they want you to have the best experience, even if it means having to change the plan up some. Highly recommend!

Reported catch:
Amberjack
Red Snapper
Vermilion Snapper
Gray Triggerfish
+1
Justin Driscoll
Response from Captain

Thank you so much for taking the time for such a detailed review of your experience! We appreciate all of the kind words and we look forward to seeing yall next time! Hope yall enjoy the fish!

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
Justin Driscoll

Panama City Beach, Florida, United States

1 Fishing Report
ID & license verified
670 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!

1 Fishing Report
ID & license verified
670 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!

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

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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
I'm a state license charter so the max I fish from shore is 9 miles.
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.

More details

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
Snapper (Red)Snapper (Red)
Snapper (Vermilion)Snapper (Vermilion)
Spanish MackerelSpanish Mackerel
Speckled TroutSpeckled Trout
Triggerfish (Gray)Triggerfish (Gray)

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