Tell'ntails Charters 

4.8/5 (298 reviews)
 5904 East Highway 98, Panama City, FL 32404, United States

Tell'ntails Charters 

4.8/5 (298)
 Angler's Choice
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5904 East Highway 98
Panama City, FL, United States

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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Customer reviews

Rating summary

4.8/5
out of 5 stars from 298 reviews
Boat
4.6/5
Crew
4.9/5
Experience
4.8/5

Photos & videos by reviewers (291)

Took us out last minute
Afternoon Shark trip- Great Time
Afternoon Shark trip- Great Time
+288

Angler rating

254
31
6
4
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Anglers claimed

Good experience

94%

Appropriate for children

97%

Friendly captain

99%

Satisfied with the boat

96%

Recommend this charter

95%

Caught fish

88%

Showing 1 - 5 of 298 reviews
Showing: 5 of 298 reviews
Athena Hayes
Athena Hayes
5.0
Verified
Sailfish! Once in a lifetime fish!
Full Day Trip 8 hrs on June 24, 20255 adults
This was our first deep-sea fishing trip and the first fish our 16 year old son landed was a Sailfish! The snapper weren't biting great but we still caught a lot of fish and got to experience bull shark action as well! It was a memory making trip! Captain David and Deckhand Justin were both great. We enjoyed the whole experience. We highly recommend Tellin Tails!
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Response from Captain
July 12, 2025
Thank you guys we really had a great time with yall. That sailfish will be one we wont ever forget. Hope to see yall again next year
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James Briggs
James Briggs
5.0
Verified
Caught fish nonstop
3 Hour SpringBreak Trip 7am on May 27, 20254 adults
We went out on the spring spring for 3 hours. The first mate that his name started with a J. Possibly Jason or Jonathon. Either way he worked his ass off. The captain kept us on the fish the whole time! There were 4 of us and we were tired from reeling fish in. We didn't go out beyond the bay and only caught Spanish mackerel and other fish their size. Doesn't matter. That's what we were looking for and the captain and mate delivered. Thank you and we would go back out with them again!
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Reported catch:
Bluefish
Ladyfish
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Shaza Melville
Shaza Melville
5.0
Verified
Glorious Day Out
6 hr Trip AM on April 26, 20251 adult
I had the pleasure of spending the day with Capt Dave and Justin, once we established I just like to fish and don't really care what we catch it was game on. From our catch and release program, lol, we sent a ton of Snapper and Amberjack back in to live another day, caught the weeks record of king fish and I can absolutely say Im having to dictate this review as I can't move my arms today, lol. There were lots of laughs and good fishing done. Id highly recommend TellnTales, and will be back again!!
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Reported catch:
Amberjack
King Mackerel (Kingfish)
Red Snapper
Spanish Mackerel
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Frank Stedry
Frank Stedry
5.0
Verified
Great Spring Break Trip
3 Hour SpringBreak Trip 7am on March 27, 20252 adults1 child
David and Justin took myself, my 11 year old son and 18 year old nephew out Mackerel fishing on a 3 hr trip. Once we hit a spot, the lines went in and we immediately had fish on the hook. It was a great experience for the boys. We caught 25 keepers and a few others that were thrown back. We had an amazing time with an amazing crew. Next time we are in Panama City, we will be going out on another fishing adventure with this crew. Thanks again for the great experience.
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Reported catch:
Spanish Mackerel
Response from Captain
March 27, 2025
Thank you Mr. Frank. We enjoyed having yall out on the water with us today. Hope to see yall again in the fall.
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Carrie Baker
Carrie Baker
4.7
Verified
No nonsense boat, great guides
4Hr Afternoon Trolling on July 31, 20253 adults3 children
Wasn’t a lot of fish biting at the time we went, so Capt David asked us if we were ok fishing for sharks, which we had never done, so we said sure. It was a fun trip, and we caught about 4-5 sharks which we released. Also; we saw a really cute dolphin which kept visiting the boat, and a sea turtle! The kids really enjoyed it. Also, Justin, the Deckhand, was very knowledgeable about sharks and fishing.
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Trip availability and prices

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3 Hour SpringBreak Trip 7am
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
3 Hour Trip
starts at 7:00 AM
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Feb 1 - May 31
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US $450
Entire boat: up to 6 people
3 Hour SpringBreak Trip 11AM
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
3 Hour Trip
starts at 11:00 AM
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Feb 1 - May 31
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US $450
Entire boat: up to 6 people
3 Hour Spring Afternoon Trip 2pm
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
3 Hour Trip
starts at 2:00 PM
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Feb 1 - May 31
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US $450
Entire boat: up to 6 people
Shark trip 4hr
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
4 Hour Trip
starts at 6:00 AM
US $650
Entire boat: up to 6 people
Shark Afternoon
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
4 Hour Trip
starts at 4:00 PM
US $650
Entire boat: up to 6 people
4HR - Trolling AM
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
4 Hour Trip
starts at 7:00 AM
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US $700
Entire boat: up to 6 people
4Hr Afternoon Trolling
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
4 Hour Trip
starts at 1:00 PM
US $700
Entire boat: up to 6 people
6 hr Trip AM
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
6 Hour Trip
starts at 6:00 AM
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US $1,100
Entire boat: up to 6 people
6 hr Trip PM
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
6 Hour Trip
starts at 1:00 PM
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US $1,100
Entire boat: up to 6 people
Full Day Trip 8 hrs
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
8 Hour Trip
starts at 6:00 AM
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US $1,450
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
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US $1,850
Entire boat: up to 6 people
12 Hour Trip
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
12 Hour Trip
starts at 6:00 AM
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US $2,200
Entire boat: up to 6 people
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Customer reviews

Rating summary

4.8/5
out of 5 stars from 298 reviews
Boat
4.6/5
Crew
4.9/5
Experience
4.8/5

Photos & videos by reviewers (291)

Took us out last minute
Afternoon Shark trip- Great Time
Afternoon Shark trip- Great Time
+288

Angler rating

254
31
6
4
1

Anglers claimed

Good experience

94%

Appropriate for children

97%

Friendly captain

99%

Satisfied with the boat

96%

Recommend this charter

95%

Caught fish

88%

Showing 1 - 5 of 298 reviews
Showing: 5 of 298 reviews
Athena Hayes
Athena Hayes
5.0
Verified
Sailfish! Once in a lifetime fish!
Full Day Trip 8 hrs on June 24, 20255 adults
This was our first deep-sea fishing trip and the first fish our 16 year old son landed was a Sailfish! The snapper weren't biting great but we still caught a lot of fish and got to experience bull shark action as well! It was a memory making trip! Captain David and Deckhand Justin were both great. We enjoyed the whole experience. We highly recommend Tellin Tails!
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Response from Captain
July 12, 2025
Thank you guys we really had a great time with yall. That sailfish will be one we wont ever forget. Hope to see yall again next year
0
James Briggs
James Briggs
5.0
Verified
Caught fish nonstop
3 Hour SpringBreak Trip 7am on May 27, 20254 adults
We went out on the spring spring for 3 hours. The first mate that his name started with a J. Possibly Jason or Jonathon. Either way he worked his ass off. The captain kept us on the fish the whole time! There were 4 of us and we were tired from reeling fish in. We didn't go out beyond the bay and only caught Spanish mackerel and other fish their size. Doesn't matter. That's what we were looking for and the captain and mate delivered. Thank you and we would go back out with them again!
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Reported catch:
Bluefish
Ladyfish
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Shaza Melville
Shaza Melville
5.0
Verified
Glorious Day Out
6 hr Trip AM on April 26, 20251 adult
I had the pleasure of spending the day with Capt Dave and Justin, once we established I just like to fish and don't really care what we catch it was game on. From our catch and release program, lol, we sent a ton of Snapper and Amberjack back in to live another day, caught the weeks record of king fish and I can absolutely say Im having to dictate this review as I can't move my arms today, lol. There were lots of laughs and good fishing done. Id highly recommend TellnTales, and will be back again!!
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Reported catch:
Amberjack
King Mackerel (Kingfish)
Red Snapper
Spanish Mackerel
0
Frank Stedry
Frank Stedry
5.0
Verified
Great Spring Break Trip
3 Hour SpringBreak Trip 7am on March 27, 20252 adults1 child
David and Justin took myself, my 11 year old son and 18 year old nephew out Mackerel fishing on a 3 hr trip. Once we hit a spot, the lines went in and we immediately had fish on the hook. It was a great experience for the boys. We caught 25 keepers and a few others that were thrown back. We had an amazing time with an amazing crew. Next time we are in Panama City, we will be going out on another fishing adventure with this crew. Thanks again for the great experience.
Review media 0
Reported catch:
Spanish Mackerel
Response from Captain
March 27, 2025
Thank you Mr. Frank. We enjoyed having yall out on the water with us today. Hope to see yall again in the fall.
0
Carrie Baker
Carrie Baker
4.7
Verified
No nonsense boat, great guides
4Hr Afternoon Trolling on July 31, 20253 adults3 children
Wasn’t a lot of fish biting at the time we went, so Capt David asked us if we were ok fishing for sharks, which we had never done, so we said sure. It was a fun trip, and we caught about 4-5 sharks which we released. Also; we saw a really cute dolphin which kept visiting the boat, and a sea turtle! The kids really enjoyed it. Also, Justin, the Deckhand, was very knowledgeable about sharks and fishing.
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FAQs about Tell'ntails Charters

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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
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