Tell'ntails Charters 

4.8
(313 reviews)
 5904 East Highway 98, Panama City, FL 32404, United States

Tell'ntails Charters 

Panama City, FL, United States
31 ft
6
4.8
(313 reviews)

If you're looking for a charter that can offer you excellent fishing with a flexible service that you can customize to your liking, look no further than Tell'ntails Charters. It will take you fishing in the bountiful Gulf of Mexico for a variety of exciting species!

Captain Ryan invites you to join him aboard their 31' Island Hopper express cruiser. She's a spacious vessel, able to hold up to 6 anglers fishing with ample elbow room to move around. She's fully equipped with the latest safety gear, as well as state-of-the-art navigation and fishfinding systems. You'll get to your fishing grounds quickly and waste no time locating your prey!

With Capt. Ryan, you'll go out into the Gulf and start battling the gorgeous fish there. The boat is equipped with downriggers to extend your reach when trolling for Kingfish, Spanish Mackerel, Barracuda, or Sailfish. For anglers who enjoy a calmer approach, bottom fishing for tasty Red Snapper is available, as well as targeting several species of Grouper. Other species can be fished too, like the Mahi Mahi, False Albacore, or Hammerhead Shark (catch and release only).

You'll be supplied with all equipment you may need on these trips. The first mate is on board to give you a hand with anything you need. He works for tips, so gratuity is greatly appreciated (15-20% is customary). You can customize the trips to your liking, contact the captain before arriving to work out the details. The minimum age for children is 3 years old.

Ready for some reel-screaming action in the stunning Gulf of Mexico with a professional crew? If the answer is yes, book a trip with Tell'ntails Charters and embark on an exciting fishing adventure!

If you're looking for a charter that can offer you excellent fishing with a flexible service that you can customize to your liking, look no further than Tell'ntails Charters. It will take you fishing in the bountiful Gulf of Mexico for a variety of exciting species!

Captain Ryan invites you to join him aboard their 31' Island Hopper express cruiser. She's a spacious vessel, able to hold up to 6 anglers fishing with ample elbow room to move around. She's fully equipped with the latest safety gear, as well as state-of-the-art navigation and fishfinding systems. You'll get to your fishing grounds quickly and waste no time locating your prey!

With Capt. Ryan, you'll go out into the Gulf and start battling the gorgeous fish there. The boat is equipped with downriggers to extend your reach when trolling for Kingfish, Spanish Mackerel, Barracuda, or Sailfish. For anglers who enjoy a calmer approach, bottom fishing for tasty Red Snapper is available, as well as targeting several species of Grouper. Other species can be fished too, like the Mahi Mahi, False Albacore, or Hammerhead Shark (catch and release only).

You'll be supplied with all equipment you may need on these trips. The first mate is on board to give you a hand with anything you need. He works for tips, so gratuity is greatly appreciated (15-20% is customary). You can customize the trips to your liking, contact the captain before arriving to work out the details. The minimum age for children is 3 years old.

Ready for some reel-screaming action in the stunning Gulf of Mexico with a professional crew? If the answer is yes, book a trip with Tell'ntails Charters and embark on an exciting fishing adventure!

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Trip availability and prices

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September 2026
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6 hr Trip am
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
6 hour trip starts at 6:00 AM
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
King Mackerel (Kingfish)
Snapper (Red)
Wahoo
+8
US $1,320
Entire boat: up to 6 people
6 hr Trip
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
6 hour trip multiple starting times (6:00 AM, 1:00 PM)
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
King Mackerel (Kingfish)
Snapper (Red)
Wahoo
+8
US $1,320
Entire boat: up to 6 people
Full Day Trip 8 hrs
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
8 hour trip starts at 6:00 AM
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
King Mackerel (Kingfish)
Snapper (Red)
Wahoo
+6
US $1,760
Entire boat: up to 6 people
Extended Full Day Trip 10 hrs
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
10 hour trip starts at 6:00 AM
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
King Mackerel (Kingfish)
Snapper (Red)
Wahoo
+7
US $2,200
Entire boat: up to 6 people
12 Hour Trip
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
12 hour trip starts at 6:00 AM
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
King Mackerel (Kingfish)
Snapper (Red)
Wahoo
+6
US $2,640
Entire boat: up to 6 people
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Rating

4.8
313 reviews
4.7
Boat & equipment
4.9
Captain & crew
4.8
Fishing Experience

Anglers' gallery (310)

What anglers say

94%
Great experience
97%
Family friendly
99%
Friendly captain
96%
Good boat
95%
Recommended
89%
Caught fish

All reviews (313)

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Cassidy Troy
Cassidy Troy
us
Missouri, US
Member since 2020
5.0
Verified
great experience all around
4 Hour Shark Trip on December 28, 20254 adults1 child

Craig and Brandon were amazing!!! We started the day with a lot if fog but they wtill made the experience amazing! Boat, bait and poles were working and Brandon never missed a second of not having bait in hishand to refill a hook. even though Craig was moving is spot to spot and running thenoat operations he was the best hype man for our fishing session! Once returned to shore the gih that jirmaly cleans the fish was fine, Brandon hopped right in and did it for is! next time we are in PCB we will be using Craig and Brandon again!!

Reported catch:
Red Grouper
Red Snapper
Steven Larue
Steven Larue
us
Alabama, US
Member since 2026
5.0
Verified
ABSOLUTE AMAZING TIME
4 Hour Trolling on April 2, 20262 adults1 child

The captain and hand was absolutely great put us on lots of fish i highly recommend them. we booked another trip with him as soon as we got back to the dock and look forward to going back with them. If ur looking for a fun time and good crew this is definitely the captain u want to go with

Alex Kolakowski
Alex Kolakowski
us
Illinois, US
Member since 2026
5.0
Verified
Smashed the mackerel
6 hr Trip on July 28, 20265 adults

Great trip. Captain and crew were awesome, always asking what we wanted to try next. Tropical storm the week before kinda messed things up a littke bit. But we left with a limit of mackerels and very happy. Would definitely recommend. A+++

Shawn Lipinski
Shawn Lipinski
Repeat angler
us
Tennessee, US
Member since 2022
4 trips
5.0
Verified
Great Short Trip
3 Hour SpringBreak Trip on March 29, 20262 adults

we did the short 3 hour bay fishing, caught our limit of Spanish Makerel , fun time as the bites just came coming. Great little trip if you have kids for sure. Captain and Deck mate were great

Reported catch:
Spanish Mackerel
Bryan Schofield
Bryan Schofield
Repeat angler
us
Florida, US
Member since 2020
3 trips
5.0
Verified
4 hour trolling trip
Special 4 hour trip for Bryan Schofield on March 18, 20264 adults

Excellent quick trip with two adults and two kids. Had us on the fish the whole time despite unfavorable weather and they did a great job at keeping everyone engaged the entire time (especially the kids). We also appreciated some helpful tips on catching other species that we werent fishing for. Thanks guys!

Reported catch:
Spanish Mackerel

FAQs about Tell'ntails Charters

Tell'ntails Charters offers the following trips to customers:
  • US $1,320 per group - 6 hr Trip (6 hours)
  • US $1,320 per group - 6 hr Trip - 6:00 AM (6 hours)
  • US $1,320 per group - 6 hr Trip am (6 hours)
  • US $1,760 per group - Full Day Trip 8 hrs (8 hours)
  • US $2,200 per group - Extended Full Day Trip 10 hrs (10 hours)
  • US $2,640 per group - 12 Hour Trip (12 hours)
When you book a trip with Tell'ntails Charters, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • Toilet Enclosed toilet
  • GPS
  • Fishfinder
  • Live bait well
  • Radar
Trips booked with Tell'ntails Charters include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle
  • Lures
  • First mate (Justin works hard before you get there to ensure the boat is ready and stocked with all the equipment needed for your trip. He is also there for all your needs during the trip so make sure to take care of him. Customary tips are 20%)
  • Fishing license (Our license covers all anglers aboard the trip. )
Tell'ntails Charters offers the following types of fishing:
  • Inshore fishing
  • Nearshore fishing
  • Offshore fishing
  • Reef fishing
  • Wreck fishing
Tell'ntails Charters offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Light tackle
  • Heavy tackle
  • Bottom fishing
  • Trolling
  • Spinning
  • Jigging
  • Drift fishing
  • Deep sea fishing
Top targeted fish species with Tell'ntails Charters include:
  • Amberjack
  • Bonito
  • Cobia
  • Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
  • Grouper (Black)
  • Grouper (Red)
  • Grunt
  • King Mackerel (Kingfish)
  • Little Tunny (False Albacore)
  • Snapper (Lane)
  • Snapper (Red)
  • Spanish Mackerel

Your operator

Tailraiser Charters
Tailraiser Charters

Panama City, Florida, United States

10 Fishing Reports
313 Customer reviews
Typical response within an hour
Member since March 2018

I have loved being on the water since I was a child. I made my way through the Beautiful Gulf of America on several Charter boats and now and I'm back running Tell'nTails. I hope to share my broad knowledge of fishing different species and different techniques for both bottom and troll fishing. We strive to provide a great experience for you and your group. I have been running charter boats for the past 10 years and still have the same passion as the day that I started. Let's go Fishing!

Our Team
Justin B.

Justin B.

First mate

David C.

David C.

Captain

Tailraiser Charters
Tailraiser Charters
10
reports
313
reviews
2018
member since
~1h
response
I have loved being on the water since I was a child. I made my way through the Beautiful Gulf of America on several Charter boats and now and I'm back running Tell'nTails. I hope to share my broad knowledge of fishing different species and different techniques for both bottom and troll fishing. We strive to provide a great experience for you and your group. I have been running charter boats for the past 10 years and still have the same passion as the day that I started. Let's go Fishing!
The crew
Justin B.
Justin B.
First mate
David C.
David C.
Captain

The fish you can target

Amberjack
Amberjack
Bonito
Bonito
Cobia
Cobia
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Black Grouper
Black Grouper
Red Grouper
Red Grouper
Grunt
Grunt
King Mackerel (Kingfish)
King Mackerel (Kingfish)
Little Tunny (False Albacore)
Little Tunny (False Albacore)
Lane Snapper
Lane Snapper
Red Snapper
Red Snapper
Spanish Mackerel
Spanish Mackerel
Amberjack
Amberjack
Bonito
Bonito
Cobia
Cobia
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Black Grouper
Black Grouper

Real catches by this captain

  • Best trip !!!
    Heather W.
    Heather W.
  • wonderful trip
    Brianna S.
    Brianna S.
  • Family fun
    Megan W.
    Megan W.
  • Couldnt have been better
    Ryan B.
    Ryan B.
  • Great Short Trip
    Shawn L.
    Shawn L.
  • great experience all around
    Cassidy T.
    Cassidy T.
  • Caught big reds
    Monty T.
    Monty T.
  • Took us out last minute
    Sydney D.
    Sydney D.
  • Afternoon Shark trip- Great Time
    Christopher F.
    Christopher F.
  • Good Time!
    Teresah P.
    Teresah P.

What is the boat like?

Boat image
Boat category
Yachts
Capacity
6 persons
Boat length
31 ft
Year built
1996
Boat manufacturer
Island Hopper
Boat type
Cruiser
Engine model
Catepillar
Powered by
1 x 375HP
Max cruising speed
28 knots

What kind of fishing will you do?

Inshore Fishing
Nearshore Fishing
Offshore Fishing
Reef Fishing
Wreck Fishing

Which fishing techniques you can try

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

Which amenities are available onboard

Toilet
Enclosed toilet
GPS
Fishfinder
Live bait well
Radar
What's included in the trip price
Rods, reels & tackle
Lures
First mate
Justin works hard before you get there to ensure the boat is ready and stocked with all the equipment needed for your trip. He is also there for all your needs during the trip so make sure to take care of him. Customary tips are 20%
Fishing license
Our license covers all anglers aboard the trip.

How cancellations work

Free cancellation up to 7 days prior to trip

You can cancel or modify your booking up to 7 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
Minimum age is 3
You keep catch
Fish cleaning offered at Marina, not included.
Catch and release allowed
Catch and release mandatory
Shark Fishing all species
Disabled accessible

How you can pay

Book with 10% deposit, pay rest to captain

When the captain confirms your trip, FishingBooker charges your credit card a 10% 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

When paying the remaining balance with a credit card, an additional 4% charge will apply.

What’s biting in Panama City right now

AmberjackAmberjack
BonitoBonito
CobiaCobia
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
King Mackerel (Kingfish)King Mackerel (Kingfish)
Little Tunny (False Albacore)Little Tunny (False Albacore)
Snapper (Red)Snapper (Red)
Spanish MackerelSpanish Mackerel

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