Fishwhacker Charters
Explore the beautiful waters of Panama City Beach and Shell Island by joining Fishwhacker Charters on this exclusive adventure. Captain Don Rice personally invites you on an epic battle against some of the biggest fish you've ever seen!
Your charter will take place on a 24' Tidewater center console, powered by a 350 HP Yamaha engine, and equipped with a fishfinder, GPS, and wireless trolling motor. The boat also comes with Humminbird Electronics and a Bluetooth sound system, so you can play your favorite tunes while fishing. The Tidewater fits up to 4 guests and 3 to 4 people can fish at the same time.
Once you hit your destination, you can expect lots of action with lines screaming everywhere, fish flying in every direction, and water splashing all over the place. The captain calls these wild encounters 'controlled chaos.' Even the most experienced anglers have a tough time dealing with some of these big trophy fish!
Capt. Don will either take you trolling, drifting, or bottom fishing, depending on what you prefer. He also offers fly fishing trips as long as you bring your own fly gear and let him know in advance. Otherwise, you'll mainly be using light tackle with top-of-the-line Penn and Shimano rods and reels.
For your offshore excursions, you'll go up to 9 miles from the coast to chase species such as Kingfish, Mahi Mahi, Amberjack, and Vermilion Snapper. On nearshore and inshore trips, you'll be drifting or bottom fishing over beautiful wrecks and reefs in search of Black Grouper, Spanish Mackerel, and Cobia.
If you're looking for an action-packed day of fishing in sunny Panama City Beach, then look no further. Fishwhacker Charters is the perfect day trip for your friends or family and kids are more than welcome to join, as well. Your fishing license will already be taken care of for you, so just bring a hat, sunglasses, and some sunscreen and join Capt. Don on an unforgettable adventure!
Explore the beautiful waters of Panama City Beach and Shell Island by joining Fishwhacker Charters on this exclusive adventure. Captain Don Rice personally invites you on an epic battle against some of the biggest fish you've ever seen!
Your charter will take place on a 24' Tidewater center console, powered by a 350 HP Yamaha engine, and equipped with a fishfinder, GPS, and wireless trolling motor. The boat also comes with Humminbird Electronics and a Bluetooth sound system, so you can play your favorite tunes while fishing. The Tidewater fits up to 4 guests and 3 to 4 people can fish at the same time.
Once you hit your destination, you can expect lots of action with lines screaming everywhere, fish flying in every direction, and water splashing all over the place. The captain calls these wild encounters 'controlled chaos.' Even the most experienced anglers have a tough time dealing with some of these big trophy fish!
Capt. Don will either take you trolling, drifting, or bottom fishing, depending on what you prefer. He also offers fly fishing trips as long as you bring your own fly gear and let him know in advance. Otherwise, you'll mainly be using light tackle with top-of-the-line Penn and Shimano rods and reels.
For your offshore excursions, you'll go up to 9 miles from the coast to chase species such as Kingfish, Mahi Mahi, Amberjack, and Vermilion Snapper. On nearshore and inshore trips, you'll be drifting or bottom fishing over beautiful wrecks and reefs in search of Black Grouper, Spanish Mackerel, and Cobia.
If you're looking for an action-packed day of fishing in sunny Panama City Beach, then look no further. Fishwhacker Charters is the perfect day trip for your friends or family and kids are more than welcome to join, as well. Your fishing license will already be taken care of for you, so just bring a hat, sunglasses, and some sunscreen and join Capt. Don on an unforgettable adventure!

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Caught Amber Jack and a few Trigger fish

**⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Amazing Day on the Water with Captain Don!** If you’re looking for an unforgettable fishing experience in Panama City Beach, look no further than Captain Don and Fishwacker Charters! We had the absolute best time — we caught grouper, red snapper, and king mackerel, and the entire trip was incredible from start to finish. Captain Don went above and beyond to make sure we had a successful trip. He was so patient with us, took the time to explain everything, and didn’t hesitate to move to different spots to make sure we had the best chance to reel in some great catches. His knowledge of the area and commitment to giving us the best experience possible really showed. We made memories that will last a lifetime and can’t wait to go out with Captain Don again. Highly recommend Fishwacker Charters — you won’t be disappointed!
Was able to get us on some great fish, put in the time to catch us bait, so we were ready to hook up. Then he was able to put us directly on the bite. Would go again!

Had yet another great day with Captain Don! We tried to get on some grouper and he got us hooked up tight away (first drop) but our rookie skills led to a few breaking off in the wrecks. No worries, we hooked into some decent amberjack who took us on a nice ride. After all of the huffing and puffing we welcomed a few aboard before returning them to the deep. Everyone on the boat (4 of us) caught fish every day we went. Some better than others but the experience was excellent and the memories will be lasting. If you can take advice and put it into action immediately you will absolutely have success. Working these fish is a blast. 10 out of 10

Couldn't have asked for a better time and experience! Everyone caught fish. Some amberjacks beat us up but we came home with the man in the brown suit so it doesn't get any better than that! Conditions were sunny and slick calm seas. We didn't expect cobia today but captain Don was ready when an opportunity presented itself. Without his quick thinking, pre planning and guidance we wouldn't have that excellent fish. Book with him. He will put you on the fish!
Capt Don worked his butt off today to put us on fish and we had a blast, despite very non ideal conditions. He was hard on us like a football coach until we got the hang of fighting giant amberjack, which was the fight of a lifetime, but he put us on the fish and showed us exactly how to wrestle and land these huge fish, they wore us out but we wore them out too! We broke off several and we’re able to land several good ones too! Had a blast, 100% recommended fishing with Capt Don! We’ll be back for sure

Had a blast! Started catching fish on the first cast! Captain Don was able to put my 10 year old on some nice fish, right from the start. Stopped to grab some bait, and caught some dinner at the same time. Then headed for some big boys. Hooked up on a few that my father thought would take him with them. We were all able to bring in a variety of species as well as put food on the table the same night. Captain Don was extremely knowledgeable and fun fish with. Will definitely use him again next trip!

Had a great time on the 4 hour trip. Hooked up on quite a few jacks, only got 3 to the boat as dolphins were taking some but had a great time taking my son fishing with Captain Don!
Was supposed to be a morning trip but Don suggested we wait till afternoon when the sea calmed down. Glad we waiting. Was a great trip. Put us on the fish right away and tried a few different techniques. Ended up with a few triggerfish and one red snapper we got in the boat but had good fights with a few others that broke us off. Will for sure book with fishwacker when I’m done in PCB again!

The day started a little foggy, but Captain Don’s boat was well equipped with the proper electronics to navigate to a predetermined location without any difficulty. The time just flew by while practicing the different fishing techniques demonstrated by Captain Don. We caught and released several fish. It was a great day with good company, good equipment and good fishing.
It was a great time. Even my six year old had fun!

Thank you very much, Santiago. And thank you for your service as a police officer. It was my pleasure to take you guys out.
Caught Amber Jack and a few Trigger fish

Thanks, Jay. I was glad we found some smaller fish like the trigger fish for your 11-year-old grandson. I know he had a lot of fun catching those and the Bait.

**⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Amazing Day on the Water with Captain Don!** If you’re looking for an unforgettable fishing experience in Panama City Beach, look no further than Captain Don and Fishwacker Charters! We had the absolute best time — we caught grouper, red snapper, and king mackerel, and the entire trip was incredible from start to finish. Captain Don went above and beyond to make sure we had a successful trip. He was so patient with us, took the time to explain everything, and didn’t hesitate to move to different spots to make sure we had the best chance to reel in some great catches. His knowledge of the area and commitment to giving us the best experience possible really showed. We made memories that will last a lifetime and can’t wait to go out with Captain Don again. Highly recommend Fishwacker Charters — you won’t be disappointed!

Hi, Mark. It was a pleasure to serve you and Mary Jo. Thank you very much for the kind review!
Was able to get us on some great fish, put in the time to catch us bait, so we were ready to hook up. Then he was able to put us directly on the bite. Would go again!

I really appreciate that great review, Drew! Totally enjoyed having you and your fiancé and your brother-in-law on the boat today! Best wishes on your upcoming nuptials!
Best fishing trip I’ve ever been on. Knows exactly where to take you for the good fish. Highly recommended using don very great guy and makes it the best experience possible

Thank you very much for the great review, Jordan. I’ll look forward to taking you and Jonathan out again!
