With Captain Fisher Charters, you will be able to find your perfect match on the water. Whether you are after a healthy dose of Spanish Mackerel and Kingfish or want to get your hands on Vermilion and Red Snapper, there is a trip for you.

Join Captain Brian Gibson and enjoy your day out on the water. An enthusiastic angler, Brian has been fishing for as long as he can remember – he grew up exploring the fishing grounds in Florida. For over 15 years now he has fished in Panama City and worked on various charter boats before starting his own business.

Your fishing trip will take place aboard Capt. Brian’s 36’ sport fisherman boat named ‘Lil Sparkie.’ She comes powered by twin 220 HP Cummins Marine engines and has plenty of space for up to 6 anglers.

The boat is fully rigged with Furuno electronics, including a GPS, Bottom Machine marine radios, and Fusion and JL audio stereo system with Bluetooth. You will be able to listen to your favorite tunes while battling fish. It also has air conditioning so you can cool off in between all the action!

Combining 30 years of experience fishing the offshore waters of the Panama City area, the crew knows how to put you on top of the hot bite. You will be trolling for King and Spanish Mackerel, Bluefish, and Mahi Mahi. As well as that, you will be bottom fishing for Red Snapper, various types of Grouper, White Snapper, and Vermillion Snapper.

Trips include rods, reels, and Penn tackle, as well as licenses and lures. Just keep in mind it’s customary to leave a 20% tip to the deckhand.



Select date to see available trips and rates:

  • Shared trip
    6 Hour Trip - Walk On Bottom Fish
    FREE Cancellation 14 days notice
    6 Hour Trip, starts at 6:00 AM
    US $440
    This is a shared trip for those customers who just don’t have enough in their group to book the whole boat. You will be sharing your experience with other passengers, bottom fishing for Snappers.
  • Private trip
    3 Hour Trip - Trolling (AM)
    FREE Cancellation 14 days notice
    3 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
    Seasonal trip Nov 1 - May 15
    US $600
    On this morning trip, you will be targeting Spanish Mackerel. This is a trolling trip that is great for the whole family.
  • Private trip
    3 Hour Trip - Trolling (PM)
    FREE Cancellation 14 days notice
    3 Hour Trip, starts at 12:00 PM
    Seasonal trip Nov 1 - May 15
    US $600
    If you have a busy schedule but want to still enjoy a couple of hours on the water, this is your trip. Get ready for a trolling action, targeting Spanish Mackerel!
  • Private trip
    6 Hour Trip - Bottom Fishing (PM)
    FREE Cancellation 14 days notice
    6 Hour Trip, starts at 12:00 PM
    Seasonal trip Aug 1 - May 1
    US $1,000
    Enjoy this afternoon trip and avoid traffic while bottom fishing for Vermilion Snapper and White Snapper.
  • Private trip
    6 Hour Trip - Bottom Fishing (AM)
    In demand! Last booked: 6 days ago
    FREE Cancellation 14 days notice
    6 Hour Trip, starts at 6:00 AM
    Seasonal trip Nov 1 - May 15
    US $1,080
    Enjoy some exciting action while bottom fishing for White, and Vermilion Snapper.
  • Private trip
    6 Hour Red snapper PM
    FREE Cancellation 14 days notice
    6 Hour Trip, starts at 12:00 PM
    Seasonal trip Jun 1 - Aug 24
    US $1,200
    This is a bottom fishing trip targeting Red Snapper! the 2020 season will be open June1st-August 2nd these trips book fast With the Red snapper season being open for only 2 months out of the year.
  • Private trip
    6 Hour Trip – Red Snapper (AM)
    FREE Cancellation 14 days notice
    6 Hour Trip, starts at 6:00 AM
    Seasonal trip Jun 1 - Aug 24
    US $1,200
    This is a bottom fishing trip targeting Red Snapper! The 2022 season will be open on June 1. These trips book fast with the Red Snapper season being open for only a short period of time.
  • Private trip
    8 Hour Trip
    FREE Cancellation 14 days notice
    8 Hour Trip, starts at 6:00 AM
    Seasonal trip Nov 1 - May 15
    US $1,440
    On this trip, you will spend around 1.5 hours to get to the fishing spots. But rest assured that the fish caught on these trips are even larger! You will be targeting Grouper, as well as Bluefish, Mackerel, and Mahi Mahi.
  • Private trip
    8 Hour Trip – Red Snapper
    FREE Cancellation 14 days notice
    8 Hour Trip, starts at 6:00 AM
    Seasonal trip Jun 1 - Aug 24
    US $1,600
    This is a bottom fishing trip targeting Red Snapper! The 2022 season will be open from June 1. These trips book fast with the season being open for only a short period of time.
  • Private trip
    8 Hour Trip – Red Snapper (PM)
    FREE Cancellation 14 days notice
    8 Hour Trip, starts at 12:00 PM
    Seasonal trip Jun 1 - Aug 24
    US $1,600
    This is a bottom fishing trip targeting Red Snapper! The 2022 season will be open from June 1. These trips book fast with the season being open for only a short period of time.
  • Private trip
    10 Hour Bottom Fishing/Trolling
    FREE Cancellation 14 days notice
    10 Hour Trip, starts at 6:00 AM
    Seasonal trip Nov 1 - May 24
    US $1,800
    On this trip, we will troll for wahoo king mackerel mahi-mahi and other species and also stop and bottom fish for snapper-grouper amberjack, etc.
  • Private trip
    10 Hour Red Snapper-Grouper
    FREE Cancellation 14 days notice
    10 Hour Trip, starts at 6:00 AM
    Seasonal trip Jun 1 - Aug 2
    US $2,000
    The 10-hour trip includes high speed trolling on the way to the fishing spots Targeting Mahi Mahi Wahoo And King Mackerel. Once we arrive to the fishing hot spots we switch over to bottom fishing for Red Snapper-Grouper and Vermillion Snapper. With the longer trips like this one, we have more time to run offshore where the big ones live!
  • Private trip
    12 hour Full Day
    FREE Cancellation 14 days notice
    12 Hour Trip, starts at 6:00 AM
    Seasonal trip Nov 1 - May 15
    US $2,160
    On this trip, we will troll for wahoo king mackerel mahi-mahi and other species and also stop and bottom fish for snapper-grouper amberjack, etc. We will also have more time to fish further offshore for larger fish
  • Private trip
    12 Hour Red Snapper
    FREE Cancellation 14 days notice
    12 Hour Trip, starts at 6:00 AM
    Seasonal trip Jul 1 - Aug 24
    US $2,400
    The 12-hour trip includes high speed trolling on the way to the fishing spots Targeting Mahi Mahi Wahoo And King Mackerel. Once we arrive to the fishing hot spots we switch over to bottom fishing for Red Snapper-Grouper and Vermillion Snapper. With the longer trips like this one, we have more time to run offshore where the big ones live!
  • Private trip
    Full Day Grand Slam Trip
    FREE Cancellation 14 days notice
    12 Hour Trip, starts at 6:00 AM
    Seasonal trip Jun 1 - Aug 24
    US $2,800
    The Full Day Grand Slam trip includes high speed trolling on the way to the fishing spots Targeting Mahi Mahi Wahoo And King Mackerel. Once we arrive to the fishing hot spots we switch over to bottom fishing for Red Snapper-Grouper and Vermillion Snapper. With the longer trips like this one, we have more time to run offshore where the big ones live! This trip is designed for one thing Catching BIG Fish!
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FAQs about Captain Fisher Charters

Captain Fisher Charters offers the following trips to customers:
  • US $220 per person - 6 Hour Trip - Walk On Bottom Fish (6 hours)
  • US $600 per group - 3 Hour Trip - Trolling (AM) (3 hours)
  • US $600 per group - 3 Hour Trip - Trolling (PM) (3 hours)
  • US $1,000 per group - 6 Hour Trip - Bottom Fishing (PM) (6 hours)
  • US $1,080 per group - 6 Hour Trip - Bottom Fishing (AM) (6 hours)
  • US $1,200 per group - 6 Hour Red snapper PM (6 hours)
  • US $1,200 per group - 6 Hour Trip – Red Snapper (AM) (6 hours)
  • US $1,440 per group - 8 Hour Trip (8 hours)
  • US $1,600 per group - 8 Hour Trip – Red Snapper (8 hours)
  • US $1,600 per group - 8 Hour Trip – Red Snapper (PM) (8 hours)
  • US $1,800 per group - 10 Hour Bottom Fishing/Trolling (10 hours)
  • US $2,000 per group - 10 Hour Red Snapper-Grouper (10 hours)
  • US $2,160 per group - 12 hour Full Day (12 hours)
  • US $2,400 per group - 12 Hour Red Snapper (12 hours)
  • US $2,800 per group - Full Day Grand Slam Trip (12 hours)

When you book a trip with Captain Fisher Charters, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • Toilet
  • Air Conditioning
  • Fighting Chair
  • GPS
  • Fishfinder
  • Bed
  • Flybridge
  • Live Bait Well
  • Multimedia System
  • Ice Box
  • Radar

Trips booked with Captain Fisher Charters include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle
  • Lures
  • First Mate
  • Fishing License

Captain Fisher Charters offers the following types of fishing:
  • Offshore Fishing
  • Reef Fishing
  • Wreck Fishing

Captain Fisher Charters offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Light Tackle
  • Heavy Tackle
  • Bottom Fishing
  • Trolling
  • Spinning
  • Jigging
  • Handline
  • Deep Sea Fishing

Top targeted fish species with Captain Fisher Charters include:
  • Bluefish
  • Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
  • Grouper (Gag)
  • Grouper (Red)
  • King Mackerel (Kingfish)
  • Snapper (Red)
  • Snapper (Vermilion)
  • Spanish Mackerel
  • Wahoo

Meet the Captain

Brian Gibson
Panama City, Florida, United States
1 Fishing Report
ID & license verified
29 Customer reviews
Response time within an hour
Member since June 2018
I grew up in Panama City so fishing quickly became a hobby for me. I realized that I had a proficient skill set for fishing these waters so I decided to turn my hobby into my profession where I could share my knowledge and skills with customers to ensure they make memories that last a lifetime! Let's go fishing! My preference is bottom fishing for Red Snapper, Grouper, and Vermillion Snapper.

About this listing

Targeted species

Bluefish Bluefish
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi) Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Grouper (Gag) Gag Grouper
Grouper (Red) Red Grouper

Boat specs

G&S (Sportfishing) originally built in 1985, and restored in 2015. Powered by 2 220HP Cummins Marine engines, with a maximum cruising speed of 22 knots.

Length
36 ft
Capacity
6 persons

Types of fishing

Offshore Fishing
Reef Fishing
Wreck Fishing

Fishing techniques

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

Amenities

Toilet
Air Conditioning
Fighting Chair
GPS
Fishfinder
Bed

Trip includes

Rods, reels & tackle
Lures
First Mate
Fishing License

Cancellation policy

Free cancellation up to 14 days prior to trip

You can cancel or modify your booking up to 14 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.

Listing policies

Pickup not included
Transfer to/from departure site is not included in trip rates.
Child Friendly
All ages are welcome; vests are provided
You Keep Catch
Catch and Release Allowed
Up to guest discretion
Disabled Accessible

Payment

Book with 20% deposit, pay rest to captain

When the captain confirms your trip, FishingBooker charges your credit card a 20% 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 3% charge will apply.

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Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.6 / 5
out of 5 stars from 29 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.5 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.5 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (11)
July fishing trip
July fishing trip
Good for beginners
+8
Angler rating
21
3
3
0
0
Anglers claimed
Good experience
95%
Friendly captain
100%
Recommend this charter
79%
Appropriate for children
94%
Satisfied with the boat
95%
Caught fish
95%
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Eugene M.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Fishing trip in June

VERIFIED   6 Hour Trip – Red Snapper (AM) on June 6, 2023
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Michael G.
Cleburne, TX
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
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5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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July fishing trip

VERIFIED   6 Hour Red snapper PM on July 5, 2023
Captain and mate were very knowledgeable and friendly. It was hot and that AC in the cabin sure did feel good when we needed...
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Robert H.
Hopkinsville, KY
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Fishing with Brian

VERIFIED   10 Hour Red Snapper-Grouper on June 10, 2023
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Josh R.
Greenville, SC
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Captain Ernie

VERIFIED   6 Hour Trip – Red Snapper (AM) on June 15, 2022
Captain Ernie and the first mate were awesome. They were very informative in teaching us (most of us first timers) what we...
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Roberta G.
Escanaba, MI
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Half day trip with Captain Ernie and Enos

VERIFIED   3 Hour Trip - Trolling (AM) on April 4, 2022
Had a great day fishing on the Lil Sparky with Ernie and Enos. They both had great knowledge of the area and were happy to...
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