Double W Charters
+65Captain 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!
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Chris Wiwi
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+307Angler rating
Anglers claimed
Good experience
99%
Appropriate for children
95%
Friendly captain
100%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Recommend this charter
99%
Caught fish
93%
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4 Hour Trip – Inshore (AM) on April 9, 2025
Our family of **hidden content** yo kids) had a great day of fishing. The boat was clean, plenty of places to sit and lots of fish to catch. We went to a handful of different areas to fish and had plenty of opportunities to real them in. Went home with plenty of fish to cook for a few days. Highly recommend Captain Chris who is very experienced not only with fishing, but also boat safety and knowledge of the area. He offered plenty of guidance to our family and was great with our kids. We will definitely be back and will plan on booking with Chris again.
Our family of **hidden content** yo kids) had a great day of fishing. The boat was clean, plenty of places to sit and lots of fish to catch. We went to a handful of different areas to fish and had plenty of opportunities to real them in. Went home with plenty of fish to cook for a few days. Highly recommend Captain Chris who is very experienced not only with fishing, but also boat safety and knowledge of the area. He offered plenty of guidance to our family and was great with our kids. We will...
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Would recommend capt. Chris to everyone
5 Hour Trip – Gulf Reef (AM) on September 17, 2024
Capt, Chris was one of the best we’ve had. We’ve had some captains that would sit on spots for a long time even if it wasn’t hitting well, not capt.Chris. If we were catching good fish or eating fish, or the fish he was aiming for, he would has us pull up and move to the next hole. He had multiple rods set up for both of us with live bait and squid. Capt.Chris was very knowledgeable and was so quick to respond to any questions and teach us. It was one of my favorite trips in the last 8 years and we go about every year. Will definitely be coming back and bringing my son for his first fishing trip.
Capt, Chris was one of the best we’ve had. We’ve had some captains that would sit on spots for a long time even if it wasn’t hitting well, not capt.Chris. If we were catching good fish or eating fish, or the fish he was aiming for, he would has us pull up and move to the next hole. He had multiple rods set up for both of us with live bait and squid. Capt.Chris was very knowledgeable and was so quick to respond to any questions and teach us. It was one of my favorite trips in the last 8 years...
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4 Hour Trip–Gulf Reef Fishing (AM) on May 23, 2024
My husband, son (12 yo) and I have been vacationing in PCB for years but have never been deep sea fishing here. We had only been in the Bay Area of Boca Grande once so we’re newbs to offshore fishing. I’m so glad we decided to book with Captain Chris. We had a great time. Although we didn’t catch any keepers to put on the dinner table we still brought in plenty of fish and had fun doing so. Chris was great with our son and kept busy making sure we had what we needed to keep reeling them in. We will definitely be booking on our next trip and would recommend him to others.
My husband, son (12 yo) and I have been vacationing in PCB for years but have never been deep sea fishing here. We had only been in the Bay Area of Boca Grande once so we’re newbs to offshore fishing. I’m so glad we decided to book with Captain Chris. We had a great time. Although we didn’t catch any keepers to put on the dinner table we still brought in plenty of fish and had fun doing so. Chris was great with our son and kept busy making sure we had what we needed to keep reeling them in....
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Awesome experience!
5 Hour Trip – Gulf Reef (10AM) on April 14, 2025
Chris is a phenomenal guide! My son and I caught a boat load of fish! Chris was extremely knowledgeable, friendly while providing opportunity for success, it is evident that he enjoys his job and takes pride in his craft and strives to provide a memorable experience for his clients!
Chris is a phenomenal guide! My son and I caught a boat load of fish! Chris was extremely knowledgeable, friendly while providing opportunity for success, it is evident that he enjoys his job and takes pride in his craft and strives to provide a memorable experience for his clients!
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Great day on the water.
5 Hour Trip – Gulf Reef (10AM) on June 3, 2024
Captain Chris was fantastic. He put us on fish and we caught some amazing ones. We had issues with the dolphins stealing our fish and the trigger fish kept taking our bait but he still with all that got us fish. Great day on the water. Will be doing this again with Captain Chris. Thank you for taking care of my family. Signed a very thankful dad.
Captain Chris was fantastic. He put us on fish and we caught some amazing ones. We had issues with the dolphins stealing our fish and the trigger fish kept taking our bait but he still with all that got us fish. Great day on the water. Will be doing this again with Captain Chris. Thank you for taking care of my family. Signed a very thankful dad.
FAQs about Double W Charters
What are the trip rates for Double W Charters?
Double W Charters offers the following trips to customers:
- US $500 per group, additional US $50 per person after 2 guests - 3 Hour Trip - Inshore (AM) (3 hours)
- US $500 per group, additional US $50 per person after 2 guests - 3 Hour Trip - Inshore (PM) (3 hours)
- US $600 per group, additional US $50 per person after 2 guests - 4 Hour Trip – Inshore (AM) (4 hours)
- US $600 per group, additional US $50 per person after 2 guests - 4 Hour Trip – Inshore (PM) (4 hours)
- US $675 per group, additional US $50 per person after 4 guests - 4 Hour – Gulf Reef Fishing (10AM) (4 hours)
- US $675 per group, additional US $50 per person after 4 guests - 4 Hour Trip–Gulf Reef Fishing (AM) (4 hours)
- US $675 per group, additional US $50 per person after 4 guests - 4hr - Gulf Reef Fishing (PM) (4 hours)
- US $850 per group, additional US $50 per person after 4 guests - 5 Hour Trip – Gulf Reef (10AM) (5 hours)
- US $850 per group, additional US $50 per person after 4 guests - 5 Hour Trip – Gulf Reef (AM) (5 hours)
- US $975 per group, additional US $50 per person after 4 guests - 6 Hour Trip–Gulf Reef Fish (10AM) (6 hours)
- US $975 per group, additional US $50 per person after 4 guests - 6 Hour Trip–Gulf Reef Fishing (AM) (6 hours)
- US $1,250 per group, additional US $50 per person after 4 guests - 8 Hour Trip – Gulf Reef (AM) (8 hours)
Which amenities are available onboard with Double W Charters?
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
What's included in the trip price with Double W Charters?
Trips booked with Double W Charters include:
- Rods, reels & tackle
- Lures
- Fishing License (All licenses included)
What types of fishing does Double W Charters offer?
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
What fishing techniques does Double W Charters offer?
Double W Charters offers the following fishing techniques:
- Light Tackle
- Bottom Fishing
- Trolling
- Fly Fishing
- Deep Sea Fishing
Which fish species can I catch with Double W Charters?
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
Panama City Beach, Florida, United States
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
What is the boat like?
What kind of fishing will you do?
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
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.
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
Amberjack
Cobia
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Grouper (Gag)
King Mackerel (Kingfish)
Redfish
Snapper (Red)
Spanish Mackerel
Tarpon