Long Shot Charters – F/V Long Shot 

4.9/5 (110 reviews)
 
Federally permitted
 North Lagoon Drive 5550, Panama City Beach, FL 32408, United States

Long Shot Charters – F/V Long Shot 

 
Federally permitted
4.9/5 (110)
 Angler's Choice
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North Lagoon Drive 5550
Panama City Beach, FL, United States

Discover the pristine waters of the Gulf of Mexico and prepare to be amazed by what you find! With local and experienced guides by your side, Long Shot Charters will lead you to some of the most productive fishing grounds in the world! Captain Joe will make sure you have a safe, comfortable, and enjoyable ride from the moment you step on board to when it's time to go home.

You'll set off from the coast of Panama City Beach in the captain's 41' Infiniti saltwater sportfisher. You'll reach some of the best fisheries in no time with its twin 325 HP Caterpillar engines and top-of-the-line navigational equipment. She also comes with a flybridge so you can spot your target even quicker, giving you a greater advantage over the fish. You'll also have AC, bunk beds for napping, a clean restroom, and lots of space, providing maximum comfort.

You'll be provided with top-quality Penn and Shimano gear, as well as live bait and lures. You'll be doing a lot of fishing though, so Capt. Joe recommends buying extra live bait before each trip so you don't run out.

You'll target a range of amazing species while you bottom fish over incredible reefs and underwater structures. The trolling trips are targeting King and Spanish Mackerel, Bonito, and occasionally yield Mahi Mahi.

Invite 5 other friends or family members and come experience the adventure of a lifetime! Your fishing license will already be taken care of prior to your trip, so you can just relax and enjoy the ride! Book your next fishing trip with Long Shot Charters and create lasting memories in the Gulf of Mexico!

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Rating

4.9
110 reviews
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101
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4.8
Boat & equipment
5.0
Captain & crew
4.9
Fishing Experience

Anglers' gallery (130)

A family proudly displays their catch of Spanish Mackerel on a catch board at the marina, showcasing a successful day of fishing.
Great Experience!
Great Experience!
Great Experience!
Great Experience!
A young angler proudly displaying a caught fish during a sunset fishing trip on the water.
+124

What anglers say

96%
Great experience
96%
Family friendly
100%
Friendly captain
100%
Good boat
98%
Recommended
93%
Caught fish

All reviews (110)

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Matthew Palmer
Matthew Palmer
5.0
Verified
New
Great Experience!
6 Hour Bottom Fishing Spring/Fall on March 23, 20262 adults2 children
Thank you Team Long Shot. My family had a great time and exactly what were wanting. What a fun day and the variety of gear was great for my younger daughter to even catch! Dusty, awesome job keeping the lines full of bait and being extremely helpful and patient with the kids! Overall fantastic trip, thank you for keeping us safe Captain Joe! 100% using you all for future trips. in
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Reported catch:
Red Snapper
Gag Grouper
Response from Captain
March 30, 2026
Thank you for the wonderful review and making the Long Shot your choice. We appreciate your understanding in the delay of the trip due to the starter failure. I am very thankful we were able to get it fixed promptly and still have a fantastic day out on the water. We look forward to having you all aboard in the near future.
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Trae Simpson
Trae Simpson
5.0
Verified
Premium Trip
6 Hour Bottom Fishing (AM) on June 29, 20255 adults1 child
Captian Joe and Dusty were both helpful and knowledgeable. We got the safety run down and headed out to the beautiful glGulf of America. Dusty was very clear on instructions on how we should be fishing. We got to our spot and got on fish immediately, then the sharks showed up. Captian took us to another spot and got us going right along again. Dusty helped our less experienced fisherwomen get hooked up and catch fish. We took my 5 month old son and had no issues, the boat had great AC. Overall great affordable trip that I would recommend to anyone and will be booking again myself!
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Reported catch:
Red Snapper
Response from Captain
June 29, 2025
Thank you for the wonderful review Trae! It was a pleasure having you all aboard including little man 😊 We look forward to seeing you all again soon!
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Amanda Floyd
Amanda Floyd
5.0
Verified
Long Shot is the BEST!!!
6 Hour Summer Bottom Fishing Midday on July 14, 20255 adults
This was our 3rd charter with Long Shot! This time we brought my Daddy to celebrate his 75th birthday. Joe did a great job putting us on the fish! Although we battled the sharks & dolphins for our catch, Dusty worked hard to help us! We caught some great fish, including several species of Snapper. Both guys did a phenomenal job and we couldn’t be more pleased. Plus, they’re both very personable and approachable. We enjoyed our day & are thankful for another great fishing experience! I wholeheartedly recommend Long Shot for your next charter! We won’t use anyone else!
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Reported catch:
Red Snapper
Lane Snapper
Gray Triggerfish
Gag Grouper
Response from Captain
July 15, 2025
Thank you for always making Long Shot charters your choice. It was a very pleasure having your family aboard again. We look forward to the next time!
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Kevin Hall
Kevin Hall
5.0
Verified
New
Great Trip
6 Hr – Spring/Fall Bottom Fish (PM) on March 21, 20262 adults1 child
My whole family really enjoyed the trip. From talking with everyone as we fished to the actual fishing. Managed to catch a shark on accident, but caught plenty of keepers. We will be doing it again.
Reported catch:
Vermilion Snapper
Gray Triggerfish
Response from Captain
March 22, 2026
We appreciate the great review and enjoyed having your group aboard! The Crew looks forward to your next trip aboard the Long Shot!
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Ryan Foster
Ryan Foster
5.0
Verified
Great Trip!! Awesome couple of guys!
8 Hour – Bottom Fishing (AM) on June 12, 20252 adults
Went out for an 8hr trip with the family, Captain Joe and Deck hand Dusty were everything you could hope for in a crew. We told Capt. Joe we wanted a limit of Red Snapper and he put us on them. The first spot we fished we had our limits in 20 minutes with a nice King mackerel to boot, the rest of the day was no different. We filled the freezer and had a blast, Dusty kept the bait in the water and had a great attitude throughout the day.
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Reported catch:
King Mackerel (Kingfish)
Red Grouper
Gag Grouper
Red Snapper
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Response from Captain
June 12, 2025
Thank you for the review Ryan we strive hard to meet our guest expectations and check off the list. It was a pleasure having you all aboard.
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Trip availability and prices

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8 Hour Trip – Shared
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
8 Hour Trip
starts at 6:00 AM
Seasonal trip
Jul 17 - Jul 17
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US $700
Shared tour: 2 people
3 Hour – Family Special (6:30AM)
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
3 Hour Trip
starts at 6:30 AM
Seasonal trip
Mar 1 - May 15
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US $675
Entire boat: up to 6 people
3 Hour – Family Special
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
3 Hour Trip
starts at 10:30 AM
Seasonal trip
Mar 1 - May 15
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US $675
Entire boat: up to 6 people
3 Hour – Family Special - 2:00 PM
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
3 Hour Trip
starts at 2:00 PM
Seasonal trip
Mar 1 - May 15
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US $675
Entire boat: up to 6 people
4 Hour – Spring/Fall Trolling (AM)
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
4 Hour Trip
starts at 6:00 AM
Seasonal trip
Oct 16 - May 14
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US $900
Entire boat: up to 6 people
4 Hour – Spring/Fall Trolling (PM)
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
4 Hour Trip
starts at 10:30 AM
Seasonal trip
Oct 16 - May 14
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US $900
Entire boat: up to 6 people
4 Hour – Spring/Fall Trolling (PM)
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
4 Hour Trip
starts at 2:30 PM
Seasonal trip
Oct 16 - Apr 30
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US $900
Entire boat: up to 6 people
4 Hour – Summer Trolling (6 AM)
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
4 Hour Trip
starts at 6:00 AM
Seasonal trip
May 15 - Oct 15
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US $1,000
Entire boat: up to 6 people
4 Hour – Summer Trolling (10:30 AM)
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
4 Hour Trip
starts at 10:30 AM
Seasonal trip
Jul 20 - Jul 20
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US $1,000
Entire boat: up to 6 people
4 Hour – Summer Trolling (PM)
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
4 Hour Trip
starts at 2:30 PM
Seasonal trip
May 16 - Oct 15
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US $1,000
Entire boat: up to 6 people
5 Hour--Captain's Choice
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
5 Hour Trip
starts at 6:00 AM
Seasonal trip
Aug 20 - Aug 29
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US $1,125
Entire boat: up to 6 people
6 Hr – Spring/Fall Bottom Fish (AM)
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
6 Hour Trip
starts at 6:00 AM
Seasonal trip
Oct 16 - May 14
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US $1,350
Entire boat: up to 6 people
6 Hour Bottom Fishing Spring/Fall
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
6 Hour Trip
starts at 10:15 AM
Seasonal trip
Oct 16 - May 14
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US $1,350
Entire boat: up to 6 people
6 Hr – Spring/Fall Bottom Fish (PM)
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
6 Hour Trip
starts at 12:30 PM
Seasonal trip
Oct 16 - May 14
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US $1,350
Entire boat: up to 6 people
6 Hr – Spring/Fall Bottom Fish (PM)
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
6 Hour Trip
starts at 2:30 PM
Seasonal trip
Oct 16 - May 14
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US $1,350
Entire boat: up to 6 people
6 Hour Bottom Fishing (AM)
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
6 Hour Trip
starts at 6:00 AM
Seasonal trip
May 15 - Oct 15
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US $1,500
Entire boat: up to 6 people
6 Hour Summer Bottom Fishing Midday
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
6 Hour Trip
starts at 12:30 PM
Seasonal trip
May 15 - Oct 15
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US $1,500
Entire boat: up to 6 people
6 Hour Bottom Fishing (PM)
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
6 Hour Trip
starts at 2:30 PM
Seasonal trip
May 15 - Oct 15
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US $1,500
Entire boat: up to 6 people
8 Hour – Spring/Fall Bottom Fishing
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
8 Hour Trip
starts at 6:00 AM
Seasonal trip
Oct 16 - May 14
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US $1,800
Entire boat: up to 6 people
8 Hour – Bottom Fishing (AM)
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
8 Hour Trip
starts at 6:00 AM
Seasonal trip
May 15 - Oct 15
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US $2,000
Entire boat: up to 6 people
8 Hour – Bottom Fishing (PM)
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
8 Hour Trip
starts at 12:30 PM
Seasonal trip
May 15 - Oct 15
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US $2,000
Entire boat: up to 6 people
10 Hr – Spring/Fall Bottom Fishing
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
10 Hour Trip
starts at 6:00 AM
Seasonal trip
Oct 16 - May 14
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US $2,250
Entire boat: up to 6 people
10 Hour – Bottom Fishing
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
10 Hour Trip
starts at 6:00 AM
Seasonal trip
May 15 - Oct 15
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US $2,500
Entire boat: up to 6 people
12 Hr – Spring/Fall Bottom Fishing
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
12 Hour Trip
starts at 6:00 AM
Seasonal trip
Oct 16 - May 14
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US $2,700
Entire boat: up to 6 people
12 Hour – Bottom Fishing
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
12 Hour Trip
starts at 6:00 AM
Seasonal trip
May 15 - Oct 15
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US $3,000
Entire boat: up to 6 people
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Rating

4.9
110 reviews
5
101
4
7
3
1
2
0
1
0
4.8
Boat & equipment
5.0
Captain & crew
4.9
Fishing Experience

Anglers' gallery (130)

A family proudly displays their catch of Spanish Mackerel on a catch board at the marina, showcasing a successful day of fishing.
Great Experience!
Great Experience!
Great Experience!
Great Experience!
A young angler proudly displaying a caught fish during a sunset fishing trip on the water.
+124

What anglers say

96%
Great experience
96%
Family friendly
100%
Friendly captain
100%
Good boat
98%
Recommended
93%
Caught fish

All reviews (110)

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Showing 15 of 110 reviews
Matthew Palmer
Matthew Palmer
5.0
Verified
New
Great Experience!
6 Hour Bottom Fishing Spring/Fall on March 23, 20262 adults2 children
Thank you Team Long Shot. My family had a great time and exactly what were wanting. What a fun day and the variety of gear was great for my younger daughter to even catch! Dusty, awesome job keeping the lines full of bait and being extremely helpful and patient with the kids! Overall fantastic trip, thank you for keeping us safe Captain Joe! 100% using you all for future trips. in
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Reported catch:
Red Snapper
Gag Grouper
Response from Captain
March 30, 2026
Thank you for the wonderful review and making the Long Shot your choice. We appreciate your understanding in the delay of the trip due to the starter failure. I am very thankful we were able to get it fixed promptly and still have a fantastic day out on the water. We look forward to having you all aboard in the near future.
0
Trae Simpson
Trae Simpson
5.0
Verified
Premium Trip
6 Hour Bottom Fishing (AM) on June 29, 20255 adults1 child
Captian Joe and Dusty were both helpful and knowledgeable. We got the safety run down and headed out to the beautiful glGulf of America. Dusty was very clear on instructions on how we should be fishing. We got to our spot and got on fish immediately, then the sharks showed up. Captian took us to another spot and got us going right along again. Dusty helped our less experienced fisherwomen get hooked up and catch fish. We took my 5 month old son and had no issues, the boat had great AC. Overall great affordable trip that I would recommend to anyone and will be booking again myself!
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Reported catch:
Red Snapper
Response from Captain
June 29, 2025
Thank you for the wonderful review Trae! It was a pleasure having you all aboard including little man 😊 We look forward to seeing you all again soon!
0
Amanda Floyd
Amanda Floyd
5.0
Verified
Long Shot is the BEST!!!
6 Hour Summer Bottom Fishing Midday on July 14, 20255 adults
This was our 3rd charter with Long Shot! This time we brought my Daddy to celebrate his 75th birthday. Joe did a great job putting us on the fish! Although we battled the sharks & dolphins for our catch, Dusty worked hard to help us! We caught some great fish, including several species of Snapper. Both guys did a phenomenal job and we couldn’t be more pleased. Plus, they’re both very personable and approachable. We enjoyed our day & are thankful for another great fishing experience! I wholeheartedly recommend Long Shot for your next charter! We won’t use anyone else!
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Reported catch:
Red Snapper
Lane Snapper
Gray Triggerfish
Gag Grouper
Response from Captain
July 15, 2025
Thank you for always making Long Shot charters your choice. It was a very pleasure having your family aboard again. We look forward to the next time!
0
Kevin Hall
Kevin Hall
5.0
Verified
New
Great Trip
6 Hr – Spring/Fall Bottom Fish (PM) on March 21, 20262 adults1 child
My whole family really enjoyed the trip. From talking with everyone as we fished to the actual fishing. Managed to catch a shark on accident, but caught plenty of keepers. We will be doing it again.
Reported catch:
Vermilion Snapper
Gray Triggerfish
Response from Captain
March 22, 2026
We appreciate the great review and enjoyed having your group aboard! The Crew looks forward to your next trip aboard the Long Shot!
0
Ryan Foster
Ryan Foster
5.0
Verified
Great Trip!! Awesome couple of guys!
8 Hour – Bottom Fishing (AM) on June 12, 20252 adults
Went out for an 8hr trip with the family, Captain Joe and Deck hand Dusty were everything you could hope for in a crew. We told Capt. Joe we wanted a limit of Red Snapper and he put us on them. The first spot we fished we had our limits in 20 minutes with a nice King mackerel to boot, the rest of the day was no different. We filled the freezer and had a blast, Dusty kept the bait in the water and had a great attitude throughout the day.
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Reported catch:
King Mackerel (Kingfish)
Red Grouper
Gag Grouper
Red Snapper
+1
Response from Captain
June 12, 2025
Thank you for the review Ryan we strive hard to meet our guest expectations and check off the list. It was a pleasure having you all aboard.
0

FAQs about Long Shot Charters – F/V Long Shot

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What is the boat like?

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Boat category
Sportfishing boats
Capacity
6 persons
Boat length
41 ft
Year built
1973
Restored in
2022
Boat manufacturer
Infiniti
Boat type
Sportfishing

Engine model
Caterpillar
Powered by
2 x 325HP
Max cruising speed
15 knots
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