Double W Charters 

4.9
(128 reviews)
 
State licensed
 Bay Circle 1055, Panama City Beach, FL 32407, United States–

Double W Charters 

Panama City Beach, FL, United States
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26 ft
5
4.9
(128 reviews)

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Captain Chris Wiwi and Double W Charters will work hard to make your next fishing adventure the trip of a lifetime! With over 20 years of guiding experience, your captain is more than ready to help you explore the secrets of Panama City Beach waters.

If you're looking for a premier destination for inshore and coastal light tackle fishing, you've come to the right place. You will get to some of the hottest fishing grounds in comfort and style thanks to the 26' Blue Wave Pure Bay, rigged with a 350 HP Mercury Verado engine. She is fully equipped to take up to 4 persons to new fishing horizons, and all-Shimano fishing gear will be provided for you as well.

You can go fly fishing on the flats, test your bottom fishing skills, or give offshore angling a chance — Capt. Chris will gladly take you where you want to go. On your to-catch list could be anything from Speckled Trout and Redfish, to Mahi Mahi, Grouper, Red Snapper, and King Mackerel, depending on what you're targeting.

You can choose how much time you will spend on the water, but naturally, longer hours mean catching more fish, and who doesn't want that? Whatever your strategy, one thing's for sure, you're not going home empty-handed.

Want to help your little ones fall in love with fishing? Feel free to bring them along, Capt. Chris has all the safety equipment they might require. This is an excellent opportunity to have a fun family outing you will cherish in the years to come.

What else do you need to take with you? Great mood, some drinks, snacks, lunch for longer trips, and let Capt. Chris take care of everything else. Double W Charters makes sure you have the best time reeling in your next personal record, so don't miss a chance to try out their premier service!

Captain Chris Wiwi and Double W Charters will work hard to make your next fishing adventure the trip of a lifetime! With over 20 years of guiding experience, your captain is more than ready to help you explore the secrets of Panama City Beach waters.

If you're looking for a premier destination for inshore and coastal light tackle fishing, you've come to the right place. You will get to some of the hottest fishing grounds in comfort and style thanks to the 26' Blue Wave Pure Bay, rigged with a 350 HP Mercury Verado engine. She is fully equipped to take up to 4 persons to new fishing horizons, and all-Shimano fishing gear will be provided for you as well.

You can go fly fishing on the flats, test your bottom fishing skills, or give offshore angling a chance — Capt. Chris will gladly take you where you want to go. On your to-catch list could be anything from Speckled Trout and Redfish, to Mahi Mahi, Grouper, Red Snapper, and King Mackerel, depending on what you're targeting.

You can choose how much time you will spend on the water, but naturally, longer hours mean catching more fish, and who doesn't want that? Whatever your strategy, one thing's for sure, you're not going home empty-handed.

Want to help your little ones fall in love with fishing? Feel free to bring them along, Capt. Chris has all the safety equipment they might require. This is an excellent opportunity to have a fun family outing you will cherish in the years to come.

What else do you need to take with you? Great mood, some drinks, snacks, lunch for longer trips, and let Capt. Chris take care of everything else. Double W Charters makes sure you have the best time reeling in your next personal record, so don't miss a chance to try out their premier service!

Chris Wiwi
Captain
Chris Wiwi
26 years of experience
ID & credentials verified

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Trip date:
Group Size:
November 2026
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Group Size
2 adults • 0 children
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3 Hour Trip – Inshore
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
3 hour trip multiple starting times (7:00 AM, 1:00 PM)
Jack Crevalle
Redfish
Spanish Mackerel
Flounder
+1
US $550
Entire boat: 2 people
4 Hour Trip – Inshore
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
4 hour trip multiple starting times (6:00 AM, 1:00 PM)
Jack Crevalle
Tarpon
Redfish
Spanish Mackerel
+2
US $650
Entire boat: 2 people
4 Hour Trip – Gulf Reef Fishing
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
4 hour trip multiple starting times (6:00 AM, 10:00 AM, 12:00 PM)
Amberjack
Cobia
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
King Mackerel (Kingfish)
+7
US $750
Entire boat: up to 4 people
5 Hour Trip – Gulf Reef
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
5 hour trip multiple starting times (6:00 AM, 10:00 AM)
Amberjack
Cobia
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
King Mackerel (Kingfish)
+8
US $900
Entire boat: up to 4 people
6 Hour Trip – Gulf Reef Fishing
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
6 hour trip starts at 6:00 AM
Amberjack
Cobia
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
King Mackerel (Kingfish)
+7
US $1,025
Entire boat: up to 4 people
6hr - Gulf Reef Fishing
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
6 hour trip starts at 10:00 AM
Amberjack
Cobia
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
King Mackerel (Kingfish)
+8
US $1,025
Entire boat: up to 4 people
8 Hour Trip – Gulf Reef
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
8 hour trip starts at 6:00 AM
Amberjack
Cobia
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
King Mackerel (Kingfish)
+8
US $1,300
Entire boat: up to 4 people

Customer reviews

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Rating

4.9
128 reviews
5.0
Boat & equipment
5.0
Captain & crew
4.9
Fishing Experience

Anglers' gallery (500)

What anglers say

98%
Great experience
96%
Family friendly
100%
Friendly captain
100%
Good boat
99%
Recommended
95%
Caught fish

Reviews (128)

  • Frank Stedry
    Frank Stedry
    Repeat angler
    us
    Indiana, US
    Member since 2025
    2 trips
    5.0
    Verified
    New

    Great Father/Son Trip

    4 Hour Trip – Gulf Reef Fishing - 10:00 AM on October 21, 2026 • 4 adults

    My son and I had abgreta time with Capt Chris. We set out to the gulf quickly and hit the fishing grounds right away. He had several spots scouted for us. We had a lot of success and very little down time. My son checked off several species of fish from his list. It was a great way to soend the afternoon while vacationing. We will be doing this again on our next trip.

  • Wade Edwards
    Wade Edwards
    us
    Arkansas, US
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified

    Best fishing trip I’ve had!

    5 Hour Trip – Gulf Reef (10AM) on July 26, 2026 • 5 adults

    Would 100% book again! We had an absolutely phenomenal time! We had a mixed bag of experienced and non-experienced anglers in our group and Captain Chris was able to get all of us on some fish. We caught red snapper, red grouper, vermillion snapper, and a couple bonitas. Thanks again to Captain Chris for an amazing trip!

  • Darian Akers
    Darian Akers
    us
    Ohio, US
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified

    Great fishing trip!

    4 Hour Trip – Gulf Reef Fishing on July 24, 2026 • 4 adults

    We had so much fun on our trip! Everyone in my family caught a snapper or a grouper even tho the fish were not biting like we had hoped. Our guide(the owner)was very knowledgeable and was constantly baiting our hooks with fresh bait. We will fish with him during our next trip down to florida.

  • Rob Kaminsky
    Rob Kaminsky
    us
    Connecticut, US
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified

    great time on the water with the boys.

    4 Hour Trip – Inshore on April 13, 2026 • 3 adults

    we had an amazing time fishing with Captain Chris. He made sure we had every opportunity to catch fish, found several great spots and made the entire trip awesome. the fish, in the end, didn’t cooperate, but it wasn’t from lack of Chris trying to set us up for success. The trip was still so much fun and the boys loved everything about it. thanks Chris, we’ll definitely be back.

  • Alfred Casazza
    Alfred Casazza
    Repeat angler
    us
    Texas, US
    Member since 2025
    2 trips
    5.0
    Verified

    Great day fishing

    6 Hour Trip – Gulf Reef Fishing on July 24, 2026 • 2 adults

    We had a great time despite the water conditions being less than ideal after the storm came through. The water was murky, but the captain made adjustments and got us on some great fish.

  • Jeremy Hamil
    Jeremy Hamil
    us
    Oklahoma, US
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified

    Very Fun Time

    5 Hour Trip – Gulf Reef (10AM) on June 8, 2026 • 3 adults

    Captain Chris was very professional and super helpful. taught us all how to fish and kept the fun going for the entire trip. definitely recommended and i will be booking with him again!

  • Andrea Taylor
    Andrea Taylor
    us
    Missouri, US
    Member since 2024
    5.0
    Verified

    Best Mother’s Day!

    4 Hour – Gulf Reef Fishing (10AM) on May 10, 2026 • 5 adults

    This was such a fun way to spend Mother’s Day with my kiddos! Chris was a great captain, so patient with my four kids and made the experience so much fun. Our original booking was rained out yesterday, Chris was able to reschedule and we are so grateful. We are already talking about fishing with Chris again next year!

  • Caycee Smith
    Caycee Smith
    Repeat angler
    us
    Oklahoma, US
    Member since 2020
    2 trips
    5.0
    Verified

    great trip

    5 Hour Trip – Gulf Reef (10AM) on September 9, 2026 • 2 adults

    We had a great time. We caught trigger fish, sea bass, red snapper and some small mahi. Chris was great and we will definitely book again next time we're there

  • Brian Whitman
    Brian Whitman
    Repeat angler
    us
    Florida, US
    Member since 2025
    3 trips
    5.0
    Verified

    Awesome day out on the water

    4 Hour – Gulf Reef Fishing (10AM) on April 4, 2026 • 2 adults • 1 child

    Capt put us on some huge Redfish, we had a great time and really enjoyed the trip. would definately go again when in Panama City Beach.

  • Lloyd Young
    Lloyd Young
    Repeat angler
    us
    North Carolina, US
    Member since 2022
    4 trips
    5.0
    Verified

    amazing charter

    6 Hour Trip–Gulf Reef Fish (10AM) on April 9, 2026 • 4 adults • 1 child

    100% recommend! awesome trip with a great captain!

FAQs about Double W Charters

Double W Charters offers the following trips to customers:
  • US $550 per group, additional US $50 per person after 2 guests - 3 Hour Trip – Inshore (3 hours)
  • US $550 per group, additional US $50 per person after 2 guests - 3 Hour Trip – Inshore - 1:00 PM (3 hours)
  • US $650 per group, additional US $50 per person after 2 guests - 4 Hour Trip – Inshore (4 hours)
  • US $650 per group, additional US $50 per person after 2 guests - 4 Hour Trip – Inshore - 1:00 PM (4 hours)
  • US $750 per group, additional US $50 per person after 4 guests - 4 Hour Trip – Gulf Reef Fishing (4 hours)
  • US $750 per group, additional US $50 per person after 4 guests - 4 Hour Trip – Gulf Reef Fishing - 10:00 AM (4 hours)
  • US $750 per group, additional US $50 per person after 4 guests - 4 Hour Trip – Gulf Reef Fishing - 12:00 PM (4 hours)
  • US $900 per group, additional US $50 per person after 4 guests - 5 Hour Trip – Gulf Reef (5 hours)
  • US $900 per group, additional US $50 per person after 4 guests - 5 Hour Trip – Gulf Reef - 10:00 AM (5 hours)
  • US $1,025 per group, additional US $50 per person after 4 guests - 6 Hour Trip – Gulf Reef Fishing (6 hours)
  • US $1,025 per group, additional US $50 per person after 4 guests - 6hr - Gulf Reef Fishing (6 hours)
  • US $1,300 per group, additional US $50 per person after 4 guests - 8 Hour Trip – Gulf Reef (8 hours)
When you book a trip with Double W Charters, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • Toilet Small Toilet Inside Center Console
  • GPS
  • Fishfinder
  • Live bait well
  • Wireless trolling motor
  • Radar
Trips booked with Double W Charters include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle
  • Lures
  • Fishing license (All licenses included)
Double W Charters offers the following types of fishing:
  • Inshore fishing
  • Nearshore fishing
  • Offshore fishing (Double W Charters is Licensed to fish the state waters of Florida which extend out 9 miles into the Gulf of America.)
  • Reef fishing
  • Wreck fishing
  • Flats fishing
  • Backcountry fishing
Double W Charters offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Light tackle
  • Bottom fishing
  • Trolling
  • Fly fishing
  • Deep sea fishing
Top targeted fish species with Double W Charters include:
  • Amberjack
  • Cobia
  • Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
  • Grouper (Gag)
  • Grouper (Red)
  • King Mackerel (Kingfish)
  • Redfish
  • Shark (Bull)
  • Snapper (Red)
  • Spanish Mackerel
  • Speckled Trout
  • Tarpon

Your captain

Chris Wiwi
Chris Wiwi
Panama City Beach, Florida, United States
ID & license verified
128 Customer reviews
Typical response within 1 hour
Member since July 2018
Captain Chris has been fishing his whole life, and he decided to turn his passion into a profession in the year 2000. He worked with Curtis Fleming with Flyrod Chronicles and did a show with him that aired on the Outdoor channel, which speaks volumes of Capt. Chris' fishing expertise and knowledge. He also writes monthly fishing reports in Florida's premier outdoor magazine, Woods N' Water.
Chris Wiwi
Chris Wiwi
Fully verified
128
reviews
2018
member since
~1h
response
Captain Chris has been fishing his whole life, and he decided to turn his passion into a profession in the year 2000. He worked with Curtis Fleming with Flyrod Chronicles and did a show with him that aired on the Outdoor channel, which speaks volumes of Capt. Chris' fishing expertise and knowledge. He also writes monthly fishing reports in Florida's premier outdoor magazine, Woods N' Water.

The fish you can target

Amberjack
Amberjack
Cobia
Cobia
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Gag Grouper
Gag Grouper
Red Grouper
Red Grouper
King Mackerel (Kingfish)
King Mackerel (Kingfish)
Redfish
Redfish
Bull Shark
Bull Shark
Red Snapper
Red Snapper
Spanish Mackerel
Spanish Mackerel
Speckled Trout
Speckled Trout
Tarpon
Tarpon
Amberjack
Amberjack
Cobia
Cobia
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Gag Grouper
Gag Grouper
Red Grouper
Red Grouper

Real catches by this captain

  • Young angler holding a large red snapper aboard a center-console boat offshore.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    +3
    Red Snapper
    Frank S.
    Frank S.
    My son and I had abgreta time with Capt Chris. We set out to the gulf quickly and hit the fishing grounds right away. He had several spots scouted for us. We had a lot of success and very little down time. My son checked off several species of fish from his list. It was a great way to soend the afternoon while vacationing. We will be doing this again on our next trip.
  • Angler proudly displaying a vibrant Red Snapper while fishing on a sunny day.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    +1
    Red Snapper
    Caycee S.
    Caycee S.
    We had a great time. We caught trigger fish, sea bass, red snapper and some small mahi. Chris was great and we will definitely book again next time we're there
  • A proud angler displaying a large Grouper while fishing on a boat, showcasing a successful day on the water.
    Fish 1
    Gag Grouper
    Derek W.
    Derek W.
    Great trip aboard the Double W.Capt.Chris was awesome and worked his ass off to get us some dinner.The fish weren't really cooperating that day but cap kept moving and trying to locate fish that wanted the beautiful bait we were using.In the end fish were caught, dinner was had and would definitely book another trip with this boat and you should too.Thanks Chris for a great day.
  • A young angler proudly displaying a large grouper while fishing on a boat in clear waters.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    Gag Grouper
    Austin R.
    Austin R.
  • Young angler proudly displaying a large Red Snapper while fishing offshore.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    Red Snapper
    Kelsea P.
    Kelsea P.
  • Angler proudly displaying a large Red Snapper while fishing from a boat in open waters.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    +2
    Red Grouper
    Wade E.
    Wade E.
    Would 100% book again! We had an absolutely phenomenal time! We had a mixed bag of experienced and non-experienced anglers in our group and Captain Chris was able to get all of us on some fish. We caught red snapper, red grouper, vermillion snapper, and a couple bonitas. Thanks again to Captain Chris for an amazing trip!
  • Young angler holding a large redfish aboard a center-console fishing boat in open coastal waters.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    +2
    Mutton Snapper
    Alfred C.
    Alfred C.
    We had a great time despite the water conditions being less than ideal after the storm came through. The water was murky, but the captain made adjustments and got us on some great fish.
  • A young angler proudly displaying a large Red Grouper while fishing on a boat, showcasing a successful day on the water.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    Red Grouper
    Darian A.
    Darian A.
    We had so much fun on our trip! Everyone in my family caught a snapper or a grouper even tho the fish were not biting like we had hoped. Our guide(the owner)was very knowledgeable and was constantly baiting our hooks with fresh bait. We will fish with him during our next trip down to florida.
  • Angler proudly holds a large red snapper aboard a center-console fishing boat offshore.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    +1
    Red Snapper
    Jeremy H.
    Jeremy H.
    Captain Chris was very professional and super helpful. taught us all how to fish and kept the fun going for the entire trip. definitely recommended and i will be booking with him again!
  • A young angler proudly displaying a large Red Snapper while fishing on a boat, showcasing a successful day on the water.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    Red Snapper
    Sarah N.
    Sarah N.
    Chris was an awesome and we will definitely book with him again. My husband and son caught a ton of fish and Chris was a great captain and guide for our trip.

What is the boat like?

Boat image
Boat category
Center console boats
Capacity
5 persons
Boat length
26 ft
Year built
2021
Boat manufacturer
Blue Wave
Boat type
Center console
Engine model
Mercury Verado
Powered by
1 x 350HP

What kind of fishing will you do?

Inshore Fishing
Nearshore Fishing
Offshore Fishing
Reef Fishing
Wreck Fishing
Flats Fishing
Backcountry Fishing

Which fishing techniques you can try

Light Tackle
Bottom Fishing
Trolling
Fly Fishing
Deep Sea Fishing

Which amenities are available onboard

Toilet
Small Toilet Inside Center Console
GPS
Fishfinder
Live bait well
Wireless trolling motor
Radar
What's included in the trip price
Rods, reels & tackle
Lures
Fishing license
All licenses included

How cancellations work

Free cancellation up to 3 days prior to trip
You can cancel or modify your booking up to 3 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
All ages welcome
You keep catch
Catch and release allowed

How you can pay

Pay online in full
Pay online in full through FishingBooker and save on credit card fees at the dock.
No additional fees.
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
When paying the remaining balance with a credit card, an additional 3% charge will apply.

What’s biting in Panama City Beach right now

AmberjackAmberjack
CobiaCobia
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Grouper (Gag)Grouper (Gag)
Grouper (Red)Grouper (Red)
King Mackerel (Kingfish)King Mackerel (Kingfish)
RedfishRedfish
Shark (Bull)Shark (Bull)
Snapper (Red)Snapper (Red)
Spanish MackerelSpanish Mackerel
Speckled TroutSpeckled Trout
TarponTarpon

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