Known all over the world for its incredible fishing, Florida’s Panhandle is the place to be for anglers. Gulf Bay Charters will take you out of Pensacola to the Gulf’s productive nearshore reefs and wrecks as you go in search of some prized, delicious fish. Your captain has a lifetime’s experience fishing these productive waters, and so knows all there is. He promises to show you a good time, getting as many fish as possible aboard.

Up to 6 guests are welcome aboard the 33’ World Cat catamaran to witness the magic. The spacious vessel has everything you need for a productive, fun day on the water. Take advantage of the covered and uncovered seating as you head off to sea, and get ready for near-perfect vision as you battle it out with your prey. There’s a toilet on board for all your needs, so there’s nothing to worry about.

You’ll be covered with all the latest fishing gear, as well as plenty of lures and live bait. The nearshore waters are overflowing with beautiful, exciting, and delicious fish, so get ready for a productive day aboard. Try bottom fishing and trolling to entice the bite of Amberjack and Kingfish to test your fishing skills and try to fill the boat with Groupers, Snappers, and Cobia to head home with a delicious treat for dinner.

At the end of your trip, the captain will clean and prepare your catch at no extra cost. Just heat up the fish and enjoy the product of a fun day out! Everything needed for a fun day out will be provided, so just bring some drinks and snacks and make the most of Gulf Bay Fishing’s incredible offer. Come aboard and experience the magic.



Select date to see available trips and rates:

  • Private trip
    5 Hour Trip
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    5 Hour Trip, starts at 8:00 AM
    US $1,150
    Discover the beauty of fishing out of Florida's famous Panhandle. Go out beyond the jetties to the nearshore reefs and wrecks in the Gulf and try your hand at bottom fishing and trolling to entice the bite of a range of highly-prized and delicious fish. Spend your day trying to fill the boat with Groupers, Snappers, Cobia, and practice your angling skills against Amberjack, Kingfish, and many more, on what promises to be a thrilling trip.
  • Private trip
    Half Day Trip
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    6 Hour Trip, starts at 8:00 AM
    US $1,250
  • Private trip
    8 Hour Trip
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    8 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
    US $1,450
    A Snapper and Grouper trip.
  • Private trip
    10 Hour Trip
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    10 Hour Trip, starts at 6:00 AM
    US $1,850
    Going deep! During this trip, one could expect grouper, triggerfish, red snapper (seasonal), vermilion snapper, black snapper, and mahi.
  • Private trip
    12 Hour Trip – Deep Drop
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    12 Hour Trip, starts at 8:00 AM
    US $2,200
    Have a great time deep dropping for 12 hours.

FAQs about Gulf Bay Charters 1

Gulf Bay Charters 1 offers the following trips to customers:
  • US $1,150 per group - 5 Hour Trip (5 hours)
  • US $1,250 per group - Half Day Trip (6 hours)
  • US $1,450 per group - 8 Hour Trip (8 hours)
  • US $1,850 per group - 10 Hour Trip (10 hours)
  • US $2,200 per group - 12 Hour Trip – Deep Drop (12 hours)

When you book a trip with Gulf Bay Charters 1, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • Toilet
  • GPS
  • Fishfinder
  • Live Bait Well
  • Ice Box
  • Radar

Trips booked with Gulf Bay Charters 1 include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle
  • Live Bait
  • Lures
  • Catch cleaning & filleting
  • First Mate
  • Fishing License

Gulf Bay Charters 1 offers the following types of fishing:
  • Offshore Fishing (Federal waters)
  • Reef Fishing
  • Wreck Fishing

Gulf Bay Charters 1 offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Heavy Tackle
  • Bottom Fishing
  • Trolling
  • Spinning
  • Jigging
  • Drift Fishing
  • Deep Sea Fishing

Top targeted fish species with Gulf Bay Charters 1 include:
  • Amberjack
  • Cobia
  • Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
  • Grouper (Scamp)
  • Grouper (Snowy)
  • King Mackerel (Kingfish)
  • Snapper (Mangrove)
  • Snapper (Red)

Meet the Captain

Jake Durant
Pensacola, Florida, United States
4 Fishing Reports
ID & license verified
103 Customer reviews
Response time 2 hours
Member since January 2019
Captain Jake has been fishing since he was in diapers. In 2018 he decided to start his own business with a partner. They bought a Skeeter because he spent his youth fishing on that type of the boat. He accommodates all kinds of customers, regardless of experience or skill as he loves to teach people how to fish. The most important thing is that everyone catches a lot of fish and has a good time.

About this listing

Targeted species

Amberjack Amberjack
Cobia Cobia
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi) Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Grouper (Scamp) Scamp Grouper

Boat specs

World Cat (Catamaran) originally built in 2021. Powered by 2 300HP Mercury Verado engines.

Length
33 ft
Capacity
6 persons

Types of fishing

Offshore Fishing
Federal waters
Reef Fishing
Wreck Fishing

Fishing techniques

Heavy Tackle
Bottom Fishing
Trolling
Spinning
Jigging
Drift Fishing
Deep Sea Fishing

Amenities

Toilet
GPS
Fishfinder
Live Bait Well
Ice Box
Radar

Trip includes

Rods, reels & tackle
Live Bait
Lures
Catch cleaning & filleting
First Mate
Fishing License

Cancellation policy

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.

Listing policies

Pickup not included
Transfer to/from departure site is not included in trip rates.
Child Friendly
You Keep Catch
Catch and Release Allowed

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

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Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.8 / 5
out of 5 stars from 28 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.8 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.8 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.8 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (21)
July fishing trip
Best trip ever!
Fishing with Jake
+18
Angler rating
19
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
100%
Friendly captain
100%
Recommend this charter
68%
Appropriate for children
100%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Caught fish
100%
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Carey D.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Fishing trip in July

VERIFIED   8 Hour Trip on July 26, 2023
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Jeanna R.
Pensacola, FL
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Half day with Captain Jake

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip on April 15, 2023
We are locals and this was really an exceptional fishing experience! The captain took myself (mom) and three 13 year old boys...
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Brian K.
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Very good
4.0 / 5
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Good Times

VERIFIED   5 Hour Trip on July 16, 2023
Had a great time the captain and crew we’re very hospitable did everything they could for us to catch fish which we did.
Brian K. recommends Gulf Bay Charters 1
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Randy F.
Haslet, TX
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 Jake

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip on July 3, 2022
The best fishing experience I have had ever!  Jake fishes like I hunt.  It was all about racing to the prime locations, catching...
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Adam F.
Baton Rouge, Louisiana
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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8 Hour Trip with Captain Rick

VERIFIED   Special 8 hour trip for Adam Fambrough on June 22, 2022
We had a great time with Captain Rick, fought through some rough waters in the early morning, but Rick put us on fish.  When...
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