Captain Fisher Charters 

4.8/5 (56 reviews)
 
Federally permitted
 3151 w10th street, Panama City, FL 32401, United States
 
Federally permitted
4.8/5 (56 reviews)
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3151 w10th street
Panama City, FL, United States

Experience the ultimate fishing adventure with Captain Fisher Charters! Whether you’re looking to reel in Spanish Mackerel and Kingfish or target Vermilion and Red Snapper, Grouper there’s a trip tailored just for you.

Join Captain Brian Gibson for an unforgettable day on the water. A lifelong angler, Brian grew up fishing the waters of Florida and has spent over 15 years fishing in Panama City, working on various charter boats before launching his own business.

Your trip takes place aboard Lil Sparkie, a 36’ sport fisherman powered by twin Cummins Marine Diesel engines. With plenty of space for up to six anglers, the boat is fully equipped with top-of-the-line Furuno electronics, including GPS, Bottom Machine marine radios, JL Audio stereo system with Bluetooth XM Radio so you can enjoy your favorite music while battling your catch. Plus, with air conditioning onboard, and a restroom you can stay cool and comfortable between all the action!

With years of experience fishing the offshore waters of Panama City, Captain Brian and his crew know how to put you on the bite. Expect to troll for King and Spanish Mackerel, and Mahi Mahi, or bottom fish for Red Snapper, Grouper, White Snapper, and Vermilion Snapper.

All trips include rods, reels, Penn tackle, licenses, and lures—just bring your eats and drinks and most importantly your enthusiasm! And don’t forget, it’s customary to tip the deckhand 15-20% for their hard work.

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Customer reviews

Rating summary

4.8/5
out of 5 stars from 56 reviews
Boat
4.7/5
Crew
4.9/5
Experience
4.7/5

Photos & videos by reviewers (48)

Good Crew! Caught a lot of fish!
Good Crew! Caught a lot of fish!
Good Crew! Caught a lot of fish!
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Angler rating

46
3
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Anglers claimed

Good experience

93%

Appropriate for children

97%

Friendly captain

100%

Satisfied with the boat

97%

Recommend this charter

84%

Caught fish

98%

Showing 1 - 5 of 56 reviews
Showing: 5 of 56 reviews
John H.
John H.
5.0/5

Aug 8, 2025

5 Hour Beginner-Kids Bottom Fishing

Good Crew! Caught a lot of fish!

VERIFIED
NEW

The crew was easy going and knew where the fish were! The deck hand was great; kept our lines baited and had a lot of knowledge about the fish.

The crew was easy going and knew where the fish were! The deck hand was great; kept our lines baited and had a lot of knowledge...  

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 John H. recommends Captain Fisher Charters
 John H. recommends Captain Fisher Charters

Dennis W.
Dennis W.
5.0/5

Jul 2, 2025

5 Hour Beginner-Kids Bottom Fishing

Lucked up and had a great day to go out!

VERIFIED

Nice size boat for 2-6 people. We did 5 hour beginner bottom trip and grandson (6) had more fun on the ride and playing with the bait fish then fishing. He did reel in one squirrel fish. The 3 adults had a great time. Caught 3 nice red snappers, 1 nice grouper and lots of vermillion snappers.

Nice size boat for 2-6 people. We did 5 hour beginner bottom trip and grandson (6) had more fun on the ride and playing with...  

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 Dennis W. recommends Captain Fisher Charters

Carl B.
Carl B.
5.0/5

Jul 11, 2025

5 Hour Beginner-Kids Bottom Fishing

Awesome fishing trip!

VERIFIED

We had a great time and caught plenty of fish to take back. Our party had 2 kids (first time deep sea fishing) and they had a blast! The crew kept us on the fishing spots and our lines were constantly baited. 5 star crew and fishing experience, no doubt!!

We had a great time and caught plenty of fish to take back. Our party had 2 kids (first time deep sea fishing) and they had a...  

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 Carl B. recommends Captain Fisher Charters
 Carl B. recommends Captain Fisher Charters

Tiffany K.
Tiffany K.
5.0/5

Mar 25, 2025

3 Hour Trip - Trolling (PM)

Great Experience

VERIFIED

Brian’s and his crew were absolutely amazing for our family today!!!! We caught so much Spanish Mackerel and they went above and beyond to make this day enjoyable and easy going for people who have never fished like this before!!!! We will definitely be using them again!!!!!

Brian’s and his crew were absolutely amazing for our family today!!!! We caught so much Spanish Mackerel and they went above and...  

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1 person finds this review helpful
 Tiffany K. recommends Captain Fisher Charters
1 person finds this review helpful

Claire G.
Claire G.
5.0/5

May 2, 2025

3 Hour Trip - Trolling (AM)

Best fishing trip ever

VERIFIED

Captain Hugh was great! We went on the three hour trip and had a blast. We go on a fishing trip every year and this was by far our best experience. The boat had ample seating, a place to put our trash, and was super clean! 11/10

Captain Hugh was great! We went on the three hour trip and had a blast. We go on a fishing trip every year and this was by far...  

 Claire G. recommends Captain Fisher Charters
 Claire G. recommends Captain Fisher Charters

Trip availability and prices

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Group Size
2 adults • 0 children
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6 Hour Trip - Walk On Bottom Fish
FREE Cancellation 14 days notice
6 Hour Trip, starts at 6:00 AM
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US $400 
Shared tour: for 2 people
3 Hour Trip - Trolling (AM)
FREE Cancellation 14 days notice
3 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
Seasonal trip Mar 1 - May 1
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US $400 
Entire boat: up to 6 people
3 Hour Trip - Trolling (PM)
FREE Cancellation 14 days notice
3 Hour Trip, starts at 12:00 PM
Seasonal trip Mar 1 - May 1
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US $400 
Entire boat: up to 6 people
Bay Your Way-Fishing/ Sightseeing
FREE Cancellation 14 days notice
3 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
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US $500 
Entire boat: up to 6 people
Bay Your Way-Fishing/ Sights PM
FREE Cancellation 14 days notice
3 Hour Trip, starts at 4:00 PM
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US $500 
Entire boat: up to 6 people
5 Hour Beginner-Kids Bottom Fishing
FREE Cancellation 14 days notice
5 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
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US $750 
Entire boat: up to 6 people
6 Hour-Bottom Fishing/Trolling
FREE Cancellation 14 days notice
6 Hour Trip, starts at 6:00 AM
Seasonal trip Aug 26 - May 31
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US $1,200 
Entire boat: up to 6 people
6 Hour -Red Snapper Bottom Fishing
FREE Cancellation 14 days notice
6 Hour Trip, starts at 12:00 PM
Seasonal trip Jun 1 - Aug 25
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US $1,200 
Entire boat: up to 6 people
6 Hour-Bottom Fishing/Trolling PM
FREE Cancellation 14 days notice
6 Hour Trip, starts at 12:00 PM
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US $1,200 
Entire boat: up to 6 people
8 Hour- Bottom Fishing/Red Snapper
FREE Cancellation 14 days notice
8 Hour Trip, starts at 6:00 AM
Seasonal trip Jun 1 - Aug 25
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US $1,600 
Entire boat: up to 6 people
8 Hour-Bottom Fishing/Trolling
FREE Cancellation 14 days notice
8 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
Seasonal trip Aug 26 - May 31
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US $1,600 
Entire boat: up to 6 people
8 Hour-Bottom Fishing/Red Snapper
FREE Cancellation 14 days notice
8 Hour Trip, starts at 12:00 PM
Seasonal trip Jun 1 - Aug 25
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US $1,600 
Entire boat: up to 6 people
8 Hour-Bottom Fishing/Trolling
FREE Cancellation 14 days notice
8 Hour Trip, starts at 12:00 PM
Seasonal trip Aug 26 - May 31
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US $1,600 
Entire boat: up to 6 people
10 Hour- bottom, Fishing/Trolling
FREE Cancellation 14 days notice
10 Hour Trip, starts at 6:00 AM
Seasonal trip Aug 26 - May 31
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US $2,000 
Entire boat: up to 6 people
10 Hour- Red Snapper
FREE Cancellation 14 days notice
10 Hour Trip, starts at 6:00 AM
Seasonal trip Jun 1 - Aug 25
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US $2,000 
Entire boat: up to 6 people
12 Hour-Red Snapper/Grouper
FREE Cancellation 14 days notice
12 Hour Trip, starts at 6:00 AM
Seasonal trip Jun 1 - Aug 25
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US $2,400 
Entire boat: up to 6 people
Full Day Grand Slam
FREE Cancellation 14 days notice
12 Hour Trip, starts at 6:00 AM
Seasonal trip Aug 26 - May 31
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US $2,800 
Entire boat: up to 6 people
Full Day Grand Slam Snapper/Grouper
FREE Cancellation 14 days notice
12 Hour Trip, starts at 6:00 AM
Seasonal trip Jun 1 - Aug 25
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US $2,800 
Entire boat: up to 6 people
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Customer reviews

Rating summary

4.8/5
out of 5 stars from 56 reviews
Boat
4.7/5
Crew
4.9/5
Experience
4.7/5

Photos & videos by reviewers (48)

Good Crew! Caught a lot of fish!
Good Crew! Caught a lot of fish!
Good Crew! Caught a lot of fish!
+45

Angler rating

46
3
3
0
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Anglers claimed

Good experience

93%

Appropriate for children

97%

Friendly captain

100%

Satisfied with the boat

97%

Recommend this charter

84%

Caught fish

98%

Showing 1 - 5 of 56 reviews
Showing: 5 of 56 reviews
John H.
John H.
5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

Good Crew! Caught a lot of fish!

VERIFIED
NEW

5 Hour Beginner-Kids Bottom Fishing on August 8, 2025

The crew was easy going and knew where the fish were! The deck hand was great; kept our lines baited and had a lot of knowledge about the fish.

The crew was easy going and knew where the fish were! The deck hand was great; kept our lines baited and had a lot of knowledge about the fish.  

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Dennis W.
Dennis W.
5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

Lucked up and had a great day to go out!

VERIFIED

5 Hour Beginner-Kids Bottom Fishing on July 2, 2025

Nice size boat for 2-6 people. We did 5 hour beginner bottom trip and grandson (6) had more fun on the ride and playing with the bait fish then fishing. He did reel in one squirrel fish. The 3 adults had a great time. Caught 3 nice red snappers, 1 nice grouper and lots of vermillion snappers.

Nice size boat for 2-6 people. We did 5 hour beginner bottom trip and grandson (6) had more fun on the ride and playing with the bait fish then fishing. He did reel in one squirrel fish. The 3 adults had a great time. Caught 3 nice red snappers, 1 nice grouper and lots of vermillion snappers.  

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Carl B.
Carl B.
5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

Awesome fishing trip!

VERIFIED

5 Hour Beginner-Kids Bottom Fishing on July 11, 2025

We had a great time and caught plenty of fish to take back. Our party had 2 kids (first time deep sea fishing) and they had a blast! The crew kept us on the fishing spots and our lines were constantly baited. 5 star crew and fishing experience, no doubt!!

We had a great time and caught plenty of fish to take back. Our party had 2 kids (first time deep sea fishing) and they had a blast! The crew kept us on the fishing spots and our lines were constantly baited. 5 star crew and fishing experience, no doubt!!  

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 Carl B. recommends Captain Fisher Charters

Tiffany K.
Tiffany K.
5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

Great Experience

VERIFIED

3 Hour Trip - Trolling (PM) on March 25, 2025

Brian’s and his crew were absolutely amazing for our family today!!!! We caught so much Spanish Mackerel and they went above and beyond to make this day enjoyable and easy going for people who have never fished like this before!!!! We will definitely be using them again!!!!!

Brian’s and his crew were absolutely amazing for our family today!!!! We caught so much Spanish Mackerel and they went above and beyond to make this day enjoyable and easy going for people who have never fished like this before!!!! We will definitely be using them again!!!!!  

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1 person finds this review helpful

Claire G.
Claire G.
5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

Best fishing trip ever

VERIFIED

3 Hour Trip - Trolling (AM) on May 2, 2025

Captain Hugh was great! We went on the three hour trip and had a blast. We go on a fishing trip every year and this was by far our best experience. The boat had ample seating, a place to put our trash, and was super clean! 11/10

Captain Hugh was great! We went on the three hour trip and had a blast. We go on a fishing trip every year and this was by far our best experience. The boat had ample seating, a place to put our trash, and was super clean! 11/10  

 Claire G. recommends Captain Fisher Charters

FAQs about Captain Fisher Charters

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What is the boat like?

Boat Image
Boat category
Sportfishing boats
Capacity
6 persons
Boat length
36 ft
Year built
1985
Restored in
2024
Boat manufacturer
G&S
Boat type
Sportfishing

Engine model
Cummins Marine
Powered by
2 x 220HP
Max cruising speed
22 knots
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