Too Hot 2 Handle Charters 

4.9/5 (215 reviews)
 
State licensed
 5325 N Lagoon Dr., Panama City Beach, FL 32408, United States

Too Hot 2 Handle Charters will get you on the hottest bite in Bay County,  Florida. This charter company promises great fun, impressive catch, and wonderful fishing experience you’ll cherish!

You will head out to your angling escapades on a 32’ Scarab Center Console that offers 360 degrees of fishing around her. She is equipped with the latest, state of the art electronics to put you right on the fish, with twin Mercury Verrado 275 HP motors that will get you there fast.

Whatever fishing technique you prefer, Too Hot 2 Handle Charters will be able to accommodate you. With a plethora of trips, suited both for beginners and passionate fishermen, your only task is to choose which one to book.

For the longer trips, you will go up to 9 miles offshore. What this means for your fishing experience is that you get an even better chance to snag a really impressive catch and boast about it to your angler friends. Shorter trips are best suited for angling novices, to give them a taste of what it all looks like.

When you do head out, depending on the time of the trip and what bites best, you can catch Snappers, Groupers, Spanish Mackerel, Kingfish,  Wahoo, and the list goes on and on. Even some Sharks are in the cards if you’re a bit lucky and spot those bad boys.

The boat is fully stocked with top-rate fishing equipment, so that’s one less thing to worry about when preparing for your trip. The charter has several different brands of rods and reels, depending on which fish you’re targeting, but Penn and Shimano are most common. Your live bait is prepared in advance, and the first mate will help you set everything up and cast your lines. Gratuity is appreciated for his dedication and assistance.

Bring your family, friends, and children, they’ll all have the best time with Too Hot 2 Handle Charters and create memories of a lifetime!

Captain Eric Washington

Captain

Captain Eric Washington

8 years of experience
 ID & credentials verified
 responds within an hour

Most popular features:

 Fishing License
 Live Bait
 You Keep Catch
 Toilet
 Child Friendly
 Ice Box
 Rods, reels & tackle

Trip availability and prices

Trip Date:
Days:
Group Size:
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3 Hour Trip – Spanish Trolling (AM)
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
3 Hour Trip, starts at 6:30 AM
Seasonal trip Mar 15 - May 5
Price for up to 6 people
US $550 
4 Hour Trip – Fall/Spring (4 MAX)
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
4 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
Seasonal trip Dec 1 - Mar 31
Price for up to 4 people
US $740 
Kids Trip
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
4 Hour Trip, starts at 6:00 AM
Seasonal trip Nov 1 - May 1
Price for up to 4 people
US $775 
4 Hour Trip – Bottom Fishing
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
4 Hour Trip, starts at 6:00 AM
Price for up to 6 people
US $875 
4 Hour Trip – Trolling (AM)
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
4 Hour Trip, starts at 6:00 AM
Price for up to 6 people
US $875 
5 Hour Trip – Fall/Spring (4 MAX)
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
5 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
Seasonal trip Dec 1 - Mar 31
Price for up to 4 people
US $875 
4 Hour Trip – Shark Fishing
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
4 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
Price for up to 6 people
US $900 
Trolling/Bottom Fishing Trip (AM)
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
5 Hour Trip, starts at 6:00 AM
Price for up to 6 people
US $1,025 
6 Hour Trolling/Bottom Fishing (AM)

 In demand! Last booked: 2 days ago

FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
6 Hour Trip, starts at 6:00 AM
Price for up to 6 people
US $1,225 
6 Hour Trip – Bottom Fishing
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
6 Hour Trip, starts at 6:00 AM
Price for up to 6 people
US $1,275 
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Customer reviews

Rating summary

4.9/5
out of 5 stars from 215 reviews
Boat
4.9/5
Crew
5.0/5
Experience
4.9/5

Photos & videos by reviewers (345)

Great experience. Captain and mate excellent and very informative
Great experience. Captain and mate excellent and very informative
September fishing trip
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Angler rating

206
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Anglers claimed

Good experience

99%

Appropriate for children

99%

Friendly captain

100%

Satisfied with the boat

100%

Recommend this charter

100%

Caught fish

94%

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Steven S.
Steven S.
5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

Great time, great guys

VERIFIED

4 Hour Trip – Bottom Fishing on June 11, 2024

Captain Eric and Tommy showed me and my 2 boys a great time on the water! We were getting bites from the start of the trip but dolphin or grouper were taking our bait and anything we hooked, but they knew to move to new spots to get us some action. We ended up catching Mahi Mahi, Snapper, trigger fish, and some other odd fish we've never heard of! Highly recommend captain Eric to anyone! Thanks!

Captain Eric and Tommy showed me and my 2 boys a great time on the water! We were getting bites from the start of the trip but dolphin or grouper were taking our bait and anything we hooked, but they knew to move to new spots to get us some action. We ended up catching Mahi Mahi, Snapper, trigger fish, and some other odd fish we've never heard of! Highly recommend captain Eric to anyone! Thanks!  

 Steven S. recommends Too Hot 2 Handle Charters
Captain Eric Washington
Captain Eric Washington (The Captain)
Replied on June 11, 2024
Thank you so much. It was really fun fishing with your family.

Cameron S.
Cameron S.
5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

Couldn’t ask for much better

VERIFIED

6 Hour Trolling/Bottom Fishing (AM) on July 16, 2024

We only got the opportunity to be out 2 and a half hours due to 2 in our group getting sick. Within that time we caught a king mackerel, red snapper and, hooked something big! Highly recommend this charter. Captian and deckhand Braxton were extremely nice and knowledgeable and treat you like family.

We only got the opportunity to be out 2 and a half hours due to 2 in our group getting sick. Within that time we caught a king mackerel, red snapper and, hooked something big! Highly recommend this charter. Captian and deckhand Braxton were extremely nice and knowledgeable and treat you like family.  

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 Cameron S. recommends Too Hot 2 Handle Charters
Captain Eric Washington
Captain Eric Washington (The Captain)
Replied on July 19, 2024
Thank you so much. Looking forward to getting to fish with your family again.

Shane A.
Shane A.
5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

Anderson fishing voyage

VERIFIED

4 Hour Trip (PM) on August 12, 2024

We had a blast! Captain Eric was fun and knowledgeable. Eric and his deck hand lead us right to the fish and kept our hooks baited while we caught six different types of fish. When we do another charter in PCB it will be with Too Hot!!

We had a blast! Captain Eric was fun and knowledgeable. Eric and his deck hand lead us right to the fish and kept our hooks baited while we caught six different types of fish. When we do another charter in PCB it will be with Too Hot!!  

 Shane A. recommends Too Hot 2 Handle Charters
Captain Eric Washington
Captain Eric Washington (The Captain)
Replied on August 19, 2024
Thank you so much. Looking forward to seeing your family aboard our boat on your next trip.

Joe B.
Joe B.
5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

Awesome fishing trip

VERIFIED

4 Hour Trip – Bottom Fishing on August 20, 2024

We caught a variety of fish and several tasty fish that were out of season to keep but then we caught an 8’ long x 300+ pound Bull Shark made our day and trip. Thanks Captain Washington 🐠🦈

We caught a variety of fish and several tasty fish that were out of season to keep but then we caught an 8’ long x 300+ pound Bull Shark made our day and trip. Thanks Captain Washington 🐠🦈  

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 Joe B. recommends Too Hot 2 Handle Charters
1 person finds this review helpful
Captain Eric Washington
Captain Eric Washington (The Captain)
Replied on August 20, 2024
It’s a great way to spend the day when you’re with a group like yours. Thanks again and looking forward to round two.

Jeff O.
Jeff O.
5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

Kids dream

VERIFIED

8 Hour Trip on October 6, 2024

Captain Erik and crew were super kind to the kids. Kept them fishing and entertained. Kept fish on the line all day. Highly recommend too hot to handle charters..

Captain Erik and crew were super kind to the kids. Kept them fishing and entertained. Kept fish on the line all day. Highly recommend too hot to handle charters..  

 Jeff O. recommends Too Hot 2 Handle Charters
Captain Eric Washington
Captain Eric Washington (The Captain)
Replied on October 7, 2024
Thank you. I don’t think I have ever seen 9 and 6 year old boys who fish like the boys on your trip.

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FAQs about Too Hot 2 Handle Charters

What are the trip rates for Too Hot 2 Handle Charters?

Too Hot 2 Handle Charters offers the following trips to customers:

  • US $550 per group - 3 Hour Trip – Spanish Trolling (AM) (3 hours)
  • US $740 per group, additional US $100 per person after 4 guests - 4 Hour Trip – Fall/Spring (4 MAX) (4 hours)
  • US $775 per group, additional US $75 per person after 4 guests - Kids Trip (4 hours)
  • US $875 per group - 4 Hour Trip – Bottom Fishing (4 hours)
  • US $875 per group - 4 Hour Trip – Trolling (AM) (4 hours)
  • US $875 per group, additional US $100 per person after 4 guests - 5 Hour Trip – Fall/Spring (4 MAX) (5 hours)
  • US $900 per group - 4 Hour Trip – Shark Fishing (4 hours)
  • US $1,025 per group - Trolling/Bottom Fishing Trip (AM) (5 hours)
  • US $1,225 per group - 6 Hour Trolling/Bottom Fishing (AM) (6 hours)
  • US $1,275 per group - 6 Hour Trip – Bottom Fishing (6 hours)
Which amenities are available onboard with Too Hot 2 Handle Charters?

When you book a trip with Too Hot 2 Handle Charters, you can expect the following amenities onboard:

  • Toilet Toilet is a portable down in the console. It’s not a five star hotel, but clean and 100% private and definitely not a bucket on the back of the boat.
  • GPS Garmin
  • Fishfinder Garmin
  • Live Bait Well Large bait tank with two pumps for the long days
  • Wireless Trolling Motor Trolling motor has gps to keep is on the fish
  • Ice Box We keep plenty of ice onboard for your catch.
What's included in the trip price with Too Hot 2 Handle Charters?

Trips booked with Too Hot 2 Handle Charters include:

  • Rods, reels & tackle
  • Live Bait (We strive to buy the best live bait possible. At times we may spend 5 or 10 minutes to catch our own if we are going to use a different bait depending on fish we are targeting.)
  • Lures
  • First Mate (5 people or more and will have deckhand. )
  • Fishing License (We are state water licensed and that covers all guests on the boat. We stay within 9 nautical miles of shore, but may run a good bit east or west.)
What types of fishing does Too Hot 2 Handle Charters offer?

Too Hot 2 Handle Charters offers the following types of fishing:

  • Inshore Fishing (On rough days when we cannot run offshore. )
  • Nearshore Fishing
  • Offshore Fishing (We stay within 9 nautical miles from shore and usually have you on the fish within 30 minutes or less, however if there is a specific fish that you want to target we may travel a bit further in order to give us the best trip.)
  • Reef Fishing
  • Wreck Fishing
What fishing techniques does Too Hot 2 Handle Charters offer?

Too Hot 2 Handle Charters offers the following fishing techniques:

  • Light Tackle
  • Heavy Tackle
  • Bottom Fishing
  • Trolling
  • Spinning
  • Popping
  • Deep Sea Fishing
Which fish species can I catch with Too Hot 2 Handle Charters?

Top targeted fish species with Too Hot 2 Handle Charters include:

  • Amberjack
  • Cobia
  • Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
  • Flounder
  • Grouper (Gag)
  • King Mackerel (Kingfish)
  • Sailfish
  • Shark (Bull)
  • Sheepshead
  • Snapper (Lane)
  • Snapper (Red)
  • Snapper (Vermilion)

Your captain

Captain Eric Washington

Panama City Beach, Florida, United States

15 Fishing Reports
ID & license verified
215 Customer reviews
Response time within an hour
Member since June 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.

Captain has been fishing and working on boats for 30 years. Eric started Too Hot 2 Handle Charters in December 2017 with the desire to bring fishing closer to everyone who was ever interested in giving it a try. He fished whole life and takes great pride in making his customers happy and even more in love with fishing. The name of the company comes from the style of the boat — she's quick, reliable and a bit different from other boats you might see.

The fish you can target

Amberjack
Amberjack
Cobia
Cobia
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Flounder
Flounder
Gag Grouper
Gag Grouper
King Mackerel (Kingfish)
King Mackerel (Kingfish)
Sailfish
Sailfish
Bull Shark
Bull Shark
Sheepshead
Sheepshead
Lane Snapper
Lane Snapper
Red Snapper
Red Snapper
Vermilion Snapper
Vermilion Snapper

What is the boat like?

Boat Image
Boat category
Center console boats
Capacity
6 persons
Boat length
32 ft
Year built
2002
Boat manufacturer
Wellcraft Scarab
Boat type
Center console

Engine model
Mercury Verado
Powered by
2 x 275HP
Max cruising speed
40 knots

What kind of fishing will you do?

Inshore Fishing

On rough days when we cannot run offshore.

Nearshore Fishing

Offshore Fishing

We stay within 9 nautical miles from shore and usually have you on the fish within 30 minutes or less, however if there is a specific fish that you want to target we may travel a bit further in order to give us the best trip.

Reef Fishing

Wreck Fishing

Which fishing techniques you can try

Light Tackle

Heavy Tackle

Bottom Fishing

Trolling

Spinning

Popping

Deep Sea Fishing

Which amenities are available onboard

Toilet

Toilet is a portable down in the console. It’s not a five star hotel, but clean and 100% private and definitely not a bucket on the back of the boat.

GPS

Garmin

Fishfinder

Garmin

Live Bait Well

Large bait tank with two pumps for the long days

Wireless Trolling Motor

Trolling motor has gps to keep is on the fish

Ice Box

We keep plenty of ice onboard for your catch.

What’s included in the trip price

Rods, reels & tackle

Live Bait

We strive to buy the best live bait possible. At times we may spend 5 or 10 minutes to catch our own if we are going to use a different bait depending on fish we are targeting.

Lures

First Mate

5 people or more and will have deckhand.

Fishing License

We are state water licensed and that covers all guests on the boat. We stay within 9 nautical miles of shore, but may run a good bit east or west.

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.

What the listing policies are

Pickup agreed upon reservation

Transfer to/from departure site may be available and included in price depending on your location and distance from the dock.

Child Friendly

Enjoy having young people having a blast.

You Keep Catch

Catch and Release Allowed

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

 PayPal

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

What’s biting in Panama City Beach right now

AmberjackAmberjack
CobiaCobia
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Grouper (Gag)Grouper (Gag)
King Mackerel (Kingfish)King Mackerel (Kingfish)
SailfishSailfish
Snapper (Red)Snapper (Red)
Snapper (Vermilion)Snapper (Vermilion)
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