Florida Panhandle Charters
5.0/5 (643 reviews)
State licensed
North Lagoon Drive 5325, Panama City Beach, FL 32408, United States–
Florida Panhandle Charters
State licensed
5.0/5 (643)
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Angler's Choice
North Lagoon Drive 5325
Panama City Beach, FL, United States
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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!!!
***WE HAVE TWO ADDITIONAL CHARTER BOATS BOTH OPERATED BY EXCELLENT AND OUTSTANDING CAPTAINS!!!
'LETS GO FISHING - PCB' - CAPT. WILL. 'SALTY CS CHARTERS' - CAPT. CHANDLER
THIS GIVES US EXTRA FLEXIBILITY TO ADJUST DATES AROUND WEATHER TO GET YOU OUT FISHING WHEN YOU BOOK WITH ONE OF OUR BOATS!!! YOU WILL RECEIVE THE SAME GREAT EXPERIENCE!!!***
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!
Rating
5.0
643 reviews
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5.0
Boat & equipment
5.0
Captain & crew
4.9
Fishing Experience
Anglers' gallery (1102)
+1096
What anglers say
97%
Great experience
99%
Family friendly
100%
Friendly captain
100%
Good boat
100%
Recommended
97%
Caught fish
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Mark Young
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.
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Response from Captain
March 15, 2026
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!
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Valarie Brewer
5.0
Verified
Amazing fishing trip
6 Hour Trip on October 23, 2025 • 2 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
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Response from Captain
October 23, 2025
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!
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Travis Skidmore
5.0
Verified
New
Awesome family trip
4 Hour Trip – Bottom Fishing - 12:00 PM on April 1, 2026 • 2 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!
Response from Captain
April 1, 2026
Thank you sir for the awesome and detailed review! Thank you for being flexible around the weather with us! It was a pleasure and we look forward to doing it again!
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Logan MacConaugha
5.0
Verified
New
Great captain and even better trip!
Captain's Recommendation (PM) on March 26, 2026 • 3 adults
Captain was very personable and made sure we had a great time both fishing and conversating. Would reccomend to anyone, families, teens, and adults if they’re looking for a good time and want to catch fish. Captain was very knowlegable and let us know ahead of time what to expect while on the boat.
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Response from Captain
March 27, 2026
Thank you for the great review! I had a blast with your group and look forward to doing it again!
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Maggie Schibler
5.0
Verified
Lots of action on the line, knowledgeable and helpful Captain
Captain's Recommendation (AM) on September 26, 2025 • 3 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!
Response from Captain
September 28, 2025
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!
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3 Hour Trip – Flats Fishing
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
3 Hour Trip
starts at 6:00 AM
US $600
Entire boat: up to 4 people
US $600
Entire boat: up to 4 people
3 Hour Kids Trip
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
3 Hour Trip
starts at 7:00 AM
US $600
Entire boat: up to 4 people
US $600
Entire boat: up to 4 people
3 Hour Kids Trip - 12:00 PM
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
3 Hour Trip
starts at 12:00 PM
US $600
Entire boat: up to 4 people
US $600
Entire boat: up to 4 people
3 Hour Trip – Flats Fishing - 12:00 PM
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
3 Hour Trip
starts at 12:00 PM
US $600
Entire boat: up to 4 people
US $600
Entire boat: up to 4 people
4 Hour Trip – Bottom Fishing
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
4 Hour Trip
starts at 6:00 AM
US $700
Entire boat: up to 4 people
US $700
Entire boat: up to 4 people
4 Hour Trip – Inshore
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
4 Hour Trip
starts at 6:00 AM
US $700
Entire boat: up to 4 people
US $700
Entire boat: up to 4 people
4 Hour Trip – Shark Fishing
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
4 Hour Trip
starts at 6:00 AM
Seasonal trip
Jun 1 - Oct 1
US $700
Entire boat: up to 4 people
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
US $700
Entire boat: up to 4 people
US $700
Entire boat: up to 4 people
4 Hour Trip – Bottom Fishing - 12:00 PM
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
4 Hour Trip
starts at 12:00 PM
US $700
Entire boat: up to 4 people
US $700
Entire boat: up to 4 people
4 Hour Trip – Inshore - 12:00 PM
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
4 Hour Trip
starts at 12:00 PM
US $700
Entire boat: up to 4 people
US $700
Entire boat: up to 4 people
4 Hour Trip – Shark Fishing - 12:00 PM
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
4 Hour Trip
starts at 12:00 PM
Seasonal trip
Jun 1 - Oct 1
US $700
Entire boat: up to 4 people
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
US $700
Entire boat: up to 4 people
US $700
Entire boat: up to 4 people
5 Hour trip
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
5 Hour Trip
starts at 6:00 AM
US $850
Entire boat: up to 4 people
US $850
Entire boat: up to 4 people
6 Hour Trip
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
6 Hour Trip
starts at 6:00 AM
US $1,000
Entire boat: up to 4 people
US $1,000
Entire boat: up to 4 people
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Rating
5.0
643 reviews
5
626
4
15
3
1
2
1
1
0
5.0
Boat & equipment
5.0
Captain & crew
4.9
Fishing Experience
Anglers' gallery (1102)
+1096
What anglers say
97%
Great experience
99%
Family friendly
100%
Friendly captain
100%
Good boat
100%
Recommended
97%
Caught fish
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Mark Young
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.
Reported catch:
Response from Captain
March 15, 2026
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!
0
Valarie Brewer
5.0
Verified
Amazing fishing trip
6 Hour Trip on October 23, 2025 • 2 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:
Response from Captain
October 23, 2025
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!
0
Travis Skidmore
5.0
Verified
New
Awesome family trip
4 Hour Trip – Bottom Fishing - 12:00 PM on April 1, 2026 • 2 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!
Response from Captain
April 1, 2026
Thank you sir for the awesome and detailed review! Thank you for being flexible around the weather with us! It was a pleasure and we look forward to doing it again!
0
Logan MacConaugha
5.0
Verified
New
Great captain and even better trip!
Captain's Recommendation (PM) on March 26, 2026 • 3 adults
Captain was very personable and made sure we had a great time both fishing and conversating. Would reccomend to anyone, families, teens, and adults if they’re looking for a good time and want to catch fish. Captain was very knowlegable and let us know ahead of time what to expect while on the boat.
Reported catch:
Response from Captain
March 27, 2026
Thank you for the great review! I had a blast with your group and look forward to doing it again!
0
Maggie Schibler
5.0
Verified
Lots of action on the line, knowledgeable and helpful Captain
Captain's Recommendation (AM) on September 26, 2025 • 3 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!
Response from Captain
September 28, 2025
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!
0
FAQs about Florida Panhandle Charters
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What is the boat like?
Boat category
Center console boatsCapacity
4 personsBoat length
23 ftYear built
2017Boat manufacturer
SportsmanBoat type
Center consoleEngine model
YamahaPowered by
1 x 150HPMax cruising speed
40 knots