If you want a first class charter then you should book a trip with First Cast Charters today. Captain Kory Freed and his crew offer fishing trips for anglers of all skill levels. Children and the elderly will love the 4-hour trolling trips, and die-hard anglers will find the 12-hour trips perfect.

Hop on board the “First Cast”, a 41’ Morgan sport fishing boat, that can easily fit 12 anglers. During trolling trips, 5 lines will set up and the anglers can take it in turns reeling the catch in. On the longer offshore trips, each angler will have their own rod.

The First Cast has twin 375 HP Caterpillar engines, getting you to the fishing grounds fast. On the trolling trips, you’ll stay close to shore and be fishing shortly after setting off. The longer trips will take up to 90 minutes to reach the best fishing grounds.

The boat is fully equipped with navigation and safety equipment, so you can fish with peace of mind. There’s a private restroom for your comfort, as well as air-conditioned spaces.

There’s a first mate on hand to help you fish. He will work hard for you, so don’t forget to tip him after the trip! There is also a live bait tank. Live bait is sometimes prepared before, but you may have to buy live bait on the day.

Depending on which trip you choose, you’ll be able to target Mahi Mahi, Red Snapper, other Snapper species, Kingfish, Little Tunny, Wahoo, Grouper species, Bull Shark, and many more.

There’s no minimum age for children and life vests are provided. Everyone on board is covered by the boat’s fishing license and will be using top quality Penn rods and reels. You’re welcome to bring a small cooler of your own food and drink – you’ll need to keep your energy up! Don’t forget to bring layers of clothing, it can get cold out on the water.

Book a trip with First Cast Charters today for an awesome fishing adventure with Capt. Kory. With decades of experience, he will do everything he can to make sure you have a great day fishing.



Select date to see available trips and rates:

  • Private trip
    3 Hour Trip – Inshore Trolling (AM)
    FREE Cancellation 30 days notice
    3 Hour Trip, starts at 8:00 AM
    Seasonal trip Aug 1 - May 31
    US $750
    This trip is perfect for first-timers or families with young children. It is an introduction to fishing along with a sightseeing adventure. There will be up to 4 lines in the water and you will take turns reeling in Spanish Mackerel, Blue Runner, Little Tunny, and various other smaller species of fish. While waiting for the fish to bite you may see dolphins, seagulls, pelicans, ospreys, and other sea life while touring along the calm waters of St. Andrews Bay.
    Targeted fish
    Little Tunny (False Albacore)
    Little Tunny (False Albacore)
    Bluefish
    Bluefish
    Spanish Mackerel
    Spanish Mackerel
  • Private trip
    4 Hour Trip – Trolling (AM)
    FREE Cancellation 30 days notice
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 6:00 AM
    Seasonal trip Aug 1 - May 31
    US $1,000
    This short trolling trip is perfect for families with young kids. There will be up to 5 rods in the water at any given time, and you'll take turns reeling in the catch. Top targets include Mahi Mahi, Spanish Mackerel, King Mackerel, and more. You'll stay close to the shore. You can bring a small cooler of snacks and drinks. All rods and reels are included in the price, as well as your fishing license for the day.
  • Private trip
    6 Hour Trip – Trolling (AM)
    FREE Cancellation 30 days notice
    6 Hour Trip, starts at 6:00 AM
    Seasonal trip Aug 1 - May 31
    US $1,500
    After a 90 minute ride to the fishing grounds, you'll have up to 5 poles in the water and take turns reeling in the catch. You'll target Little Tunny, Bluefish, Mahi Mahi, King, and Spanish Mackerel. Feel free to bring a small cooler of snacks and drinks. All rods and reels are included in the price, as well as your fishing license for the day.
    Targeted fish
    King Mackerel (Kingfish)
    King Mackerel (Kingfish)
    Little Tunny (False Albacore)
    Little Tunny (False Albacore)
    Spanish Mackerel
    Spanish Mackerel
  • Private trip
    6 Hour Trip – Trolling (PM)
    FREE Cancellation 30 days notice
    6 Hour Trip, starts at 12:00 PM
    Seasonal trip Aug 1 - May 31
    US $1,500
    After a 90-minute ride to the fishing grounds, you'll have up to 5 poles in the water and take turns reeling in the catch. You'll target Little Tunny, Bluefish, Mahi Mahi, King, and Spanish Mackerel. Feel free to bring a small cooler of snacks and drinks. All rods and reels are included in the price, as well as your fishing license for the day.
    Targeted fish
    Little Tunny (False Albacore)
    Little Tunny (False Albacore)
    Spanish Mackerel
    Spanish Mackerel
    King George Whiting
    King George Whiting
  • Private trip
    8 Hour – Bottom Fishing
    FREE Cancellation 30 days notice
    8 Hour Trip, starts at 5:00 AM
    US $2,560
    Depending on the season, this trip will see each angler with their own pole, fishing for Grouper, Snapper, Amberjack, Triggerfish, and more. Rods and reels are included, as well as your fishing license. Feel free to bring along a small cooler of food and drink. The captain will either catch live bait before the trip or buy it fresh – if he buys it, this cost will need to be covered as well.
  • Private trip
    10 Hour Trip – Bottom Fishing
    FREE Cancellation 30 days notice
    10 Hour Trip, starts at 5:00 AM
    US $3,200
    This trip gives you more time to go after Grouper, Snapper, Amberjack, Triggerfish, and more, depending on the season. Each angler will have a rod provided for them and be covered by the fishing license on the boat. You should bring a small cooler of food and drink. If live bait needs to be bought then there will be an extra charge for this.
  • Private trip
    12 Hour Trip – Bottom Fishing
    FREE Cancellation 30 days notice
    12 Hour Trip, starts at 5:00 AM
    US $3,840
    This long trip offshore will have you targeting Amberjack, Triggerfish, a range of Grouper, and many Snapper species, depending on the season. The drive time to the fishing grounds is longer on this trip to enable you to get the best fishing experience. Please bring your own food and drink. You may need to buy live bait on the day of the trip. The fishing license for the day is included, as are the Penn rods and reels for each angler.
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FAQs about First Cast Charters

First Cast Charters offers the following trips to customers:
  • US $750 per group, additional US $30 per person after 6 guests - 3 Hour Trip – Inshore Trolling (AM) (3 hours)
  • US $1,000 per group, additional US $40 per person after 6 guests - 4 Hour Trip – Trolling (AM) (4 hours)
  • US $1,500 per group, additional US $60 per person after 6 guests - 6 Hour Trip – Trolling (AM) (6 hours)
  • US $1,500 per group, additional US $60 per person after 6 guests - 6 Hour Trip – Trolling (PM) (6 hours)
  • US $2,560 per group, additional US $80 per person after 6 guests - 8 Hour – Bottom Fishing (8 hours)
  • US $3,200 per group, additional US $100 per person after 6 guests - 10 Hour Trip – Bottom Fishing (10 hours)
  • US $3,840 per group, additional US $120 per person after 6 guests - 12 Hour Trip – Bottom Fishing (12 hours)

When you book a trip with First Cast Charters, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • Toilet Private toilet
  • Air Conditioning 3 airconditioners
  • GPS
  • Fishfinder
  • Bed
  • Live Bait Well
  • Kitchen
  • Refrigerator
  • Outriggers
  • Ice Box
  • Radar

Trips booked with First Cast Charters include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle (All new Penn gear)
  • Lures
  • First Mate (Custom to tip 15-20%)
  • Fishing License

First Cast Charters offers the following types of fishing:
  • Inshore Fishing
  • Nearshore Fishing
  • Offshore Fishing
  • Reef Fishing
  • Wreck Fishing

First Cast Charters offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Heavy Tackle
  • Bottom Fishing
  • Trolling
  • Deep Sea Fishing

Top targeted fish species with First Cast Charters include:
  • Amberjack
  • Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
  • Grouper (Gag)
  • Grouper (Red)
  • King Mackerel (Kingfish)
  • Little Tunny (False Albacore)
  • Shark (Bull)
  • Snapper (Red)
  • Snapper (Vermilion)
  • Spanish Mackerel
  • Triggerfish (Gray)
  • Wahoo

Meet the Captain

Kory Freed
Panama City Beach, Florida, United States
ID & license verified
32 Customer reviews
Response time within an hour
Member since March 2019
Captain Kory Freed has been a captain for over 2 decades and has been fishing since he was a young boy. There's nothing better for Capt. Kory than being out on the water and showing his guests a good time. He will do everything he can to help you catch fish and make lifelong memories. He knows the waters of the Gulf of Mexico off the coast of Panama City Beach like the back of his hand!

About this listing

Targeted species

Amberjack Amberjack
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi) Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Grouper (Gag) Gag Grouper
Grouper (Red) Red Grouper

Boat specs

Morgan (Sportfishing) originally built in 2000. Powered by 2 375HP Caterpillar 3208 engines, with a maximum cruising speed of 18 knots.

Length
41 ft
Capacity
12 persons

Types of fishing

Inshore Fishing
Nearshore Fishing
Offshore Fishing
Reef Fishing
Wreck Fishing

Fishing techniques

Heavy Tackle
Bottom Fishing
Trolling
Deep Sea Fishing

Amenities

Toilet
Private toilet
Air Conditioning
3 airconditioners
GPS
Fishfinder
Bed
Live Bait Well

Trip includes

Rods, reels & tackle
All new Penn gear
Lures
First Mate
Custom to tip 15-20%
Fishing License

Cancellation policy

Free cancellation up to 30 days prior to trip

You can cancel or modify your booking up to 30 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
No min age, life vests provided
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

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Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.9 / 5
out of 5 stars from 32 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.9 / 5
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Satisfied with the boat
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Caught fish
93%
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Paul H.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

A great morning!

VERIFIED   NEW  3 Hour Trip – Inshore Trolling (AM) on March 29, 2024
We had such a wonderful morning with our family. Captain Cory and Scott were so accommodating and we had a blast spotting dolphins...
Paul H. recommends First Cast Charters
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STEVE S.
Excellent
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Fishing with Kory

VERIFIED   NEW  3 Hour Trip – Inshore Trolling (AM) on March 24, 2024
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Eric P.
Excellent
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Experience:
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Great Trip

VERIFIED   Special 6 hour trip for Eric Perrington on November 22, 2023
We did a 6 hr bottom fishing trip for 9 including 5 teenagers. It was a great trip with a great crew that got us on fish.
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Lochlin S.
Excellent
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Perfect 12 hour trip

VERIFIED   12 Hour Trip – Bottom Fishing on July 26, 2023
Absolutely fantastic charter. Setting aside the massive amount of fish, Captain Kory and Scott made sure the kids (9 and 6)...
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Kim Q.
Excellent
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Fishing with Kory

VERIFIED   3 Hour Trip – Inshore Trolling (AM) on March 16, 2024
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