Off The Clock Fishing Charters 

4.6
(111 reviews)
 Thomas Drive 3605, Panama City Beach, FL 32408, United States–

Off The Clock Fishing Charters 

Panama City Beach, FL, United States
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26 ft
5
4.6
(111 reviews)

Come and spend a day on the water with Off The Clock Fishing Charters! Captain Travis Trotter has been fishing in the area his whole life and he'll make sure you have an unforgettable day on the water. Bring your family along and don't hesitate to start your adventure even if some of you never held a rod in their hands before! Capt. Travis is a very patient teacher as well and, with him by your side, you're surely going to reel in your first fish.

A group of 4 guests can be accommodated on the captain's 26' Mako. The boat has a live bait tank, a portable toilet, a cooler, and multimedia system. Listen to your favorite music while waiting for the fish to bite and don't worry about getting sunburnt, as the vessel also has a T-top.

There are many native species you'll be able to catch: you can go bottom fishing for Red Snapper, Grouper, Amberjack, and Triggerfish; troll for King Mackerel, and Mahi Mahi; or go on a Shark trip for Hammerhead, Blacktip, or Tiger Shark. The possibilities of what you might find are endless! It can take anywhere between 10 and 45 minutes to reach the first fishing spot but you'll stay within 9-miles of the Coast.

The captain uses an array of gear and it is all top of the line equipment.

Off The Clock Fishing Charters runs their trips year round. There is no minimum age policy for the kids on the boat, so this can easily be unforgettable family bonding time. Use this amazing opportunity and book a trip with Capt. Travis while there are still available dates.

Come and spend a day on the water with Off The Clock Fishing Charters! Captain Travis Trotter has been fishing in the area his whole life and he'll make sure you have an unforgettable day on the water. Bring your family along and don't hesitate to start your adventure even if some of you never held a rod in their hands before! Capt. Travis is a very patient teacher as well and, with him by your side, you're surely going to reel in your first fish.

A group of 4 guests can be accommodated on the captain's 26' Mako. The boat has a live bait tank, a portable toilet, a cooler, and multimedia system. Listen to your favorite music while waiting for the fish to bite and don't worry about getting sunburnt, as the vessel also has a T-top.

There are many native species you'll be able to catch: you can go bottom fishing for Red Snapper, Grouper, Amberjack, and Triggerfish; troll for King Mackerel, and Mahi Mahi; or go on a Shark trip for Hammerhead, Blacktip, or Tiger Shark. The possibilities of what you might find are endless! It can take anywhere between 10 and 45 minutes to reach the first fishing spot but you'll stay within 9-miles of the Coast.

The captain uses an array of gear and it is all top of the line equipment.

Off The Clock Fishing Charters runs their trips year round. There is no minimum age policy for the kids on the boat, so this can easily be unforgettable family bonding time. Use this amazing opportunity and book a trip with Capt. Travis while there are still available dates.

Travis Trotter
Captain
Travis Trotter
10 years of experience

Select date to see availability

Trip date:
Group Size:
November 2026
SuMoTuWeThFrSa
Group Size
2 adults • 0 children
Change
3 Hour Trip – Spanish Trolling
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
3 hour trip multiple starting times (7:00 AM, 2:30 PM)
Seasonal trip
Mar 1 - May 31
Spanish Mackerel
US $750
Entire boat: up to 4 people
Half Day Trip
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
4 hour trip multiple starting times (7:00 AM, 2:00 PM)
US $900
Entire boat: up to 4 people
Extended Half Day Trip
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
5 hour trip multiple starting times (7:00 AM, 2:00 PM)
US $1,000
Entire boat: up to 4 people
3/4 Day Trip
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
6 hour trip starts at 7:00 AM
US $1,200
Entire boat: up to 4 people
Full Day Trip
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
8 hour trip starts at 7:00 AM
US $1,400
Entire boat: up to 4 people
10 Hour Trip
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
10 hour trip starts at 7:00 AM
US $1,600
Entire boat: up to 4 people
12 Hour Trip – Extreme Trip
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
12 hour trip starts at 7:00 AM
US $1,800
Entire boat: up to 4 people

Customer reviews

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Rating

4.6
111 reviews
4.5
Boat & equipment
4.6
Captain & crew
4.6
Fishing Experience

Anglers' gallery (99)

What anglers say

87%
Great experience
89%
Family friendly
92%
Friendly captain
89%
Good boat
91%
Recommended
93%
Caught fish

Reviews (111)

  • David Kirkpatrick
    David Kirkpatrick
    us
    Tennessee, US
    Member since 2025
    5.0
    Verified

    Captain Trotter was very knowledgeable.

    Full Day Trip on July 4, 2025 • 5 adults • 1 child

    This 8 hr trip was the best that we have ever been on. We caught several fish and lost several big ones. We had sharks take some on the way to the boat , even had a dolphin take one. He definitely put us on the fish. He never looked at the clock to see what time it was to get us back at the set time. We fished two hrs over our allotted time on the 4th of July. He was like going fishing with a buddies dad. I loved watching him stay on our teenagers ass about listening. All they had to do was listen and pay attention when he was teaching and talking . So him being stern with the young ones didn’t bother me at all , I throughly enjoyed it myself 😂. I would definitely book with captain Trotter again.

  • Robert Hester
    Robert Hester
    us
    Alabama, US
    Member since 2025
    5.0
    Verified

    6 hour trip

    3/4 Day Trip on August 8, 2025 • 4 adults

    We was set for a day trip but we got a call and the captain suggested going out the night before. He said with the full moon we would have a better chance of catching fish. Man was he right we couldn’t keep up with the amount of fish we were getting. We was pulling in the red snapper almost every time but we did not get to keep but still better than not catching anything. We cough over 40 keepers that was a a great experience. The captain was so good with us and he had patience that was great also.

  • Jamie Tull
    Jamie Tull
    us
    Texas, US
    Member since 2023
    5.0
    Verified

    Great experience!!!

    Half Day Trip on May 19, 2025 • 4 adults • 1 child

    Captain Travis made sure we had a fantastic trip. He was patient with the kids and put us on big fish which was the request and then even took time out of his own time to take us to fish for some eater fish. This trip was definitely worth the money and more!

  • Kevin Wilson
    Kevin Wilson
    Repeat angler
    Member since 2021
    2 trips
    5.0
    Verified

    Tuff day but worth it

    Full Day Trip on June 22, 2024 • 5 adults

    Day was really tuff a very slow bite with no one really catching anything not even other captains. But captain travis didn’t give up and he put us on the fish the best he could. Gave us many different options on different techniques and ways to catch the fish…. great attitude and great at teaching and showing us the correct way to fish and be successful. Will definitely be going back to catch more

  • Hank Morris
    Hank Morris
    Member since 2023
    5.0

    8 hr trip that was great

    on June 29, 2024

    Well by listening to the cb all day no one was catching anything the day we went but travis still put us on fish and we had a fun and amazing time. taught us everything we needed to know and kept us moving around to stay on fish. came back with a lot of fish and a happy sunburnt crew lol but we had fun and we will definitely be coming back to see Travis and recommend him to others to come fish with

  • Angela Despin
    Angela Despin
    us
    Florida, US
    Member since 2024
    5.0
    Verified

    AMAZING TRIP

    Half Day Trip - 2:00 PM on July 17, 2024 • 5 adults

    Our captain was a great communicator. Which helped us discuss what we wanted from the trip and gave us reasonable expectations of the day, and instructions throughout the day. He was patient with the kids on the boat, and really WANTED us to catch some fish. He was committed to our trip being successful and everyone having a good time. It was a great time!

  • Steven Edwards
    Steven Edwards
    us
    Alabama, US
    Member since 2025
    5.0
    Verified

    Fishing with Travis

    Half Day Trip on July 26, 2025 • 4 adults • 3 children

    The captain was funny, easy to get along with, and any request you have, would do his best to make it happen. Great with kids and wanted you to catch fish and be satisfied. Great experience

  • Chris Arzola
    Chris Arzola
    Member since 2023
    5.0

    FISH!!!

    Half Day Trip on July 8, 2023

    My son and i had a 6hr blast with Captain Trotter! I would recommend this guy to anyone who is looking for a good time out on the ocean. He knew his stuff, knew where the fish were and we went after it. He was up front and honest with us about everything that had to do with our fishing trip and he showed us techniques and took time to teach us and explain why and why not certain things worked. He made a father and son first fishing trip a awesome one?

  • Tim Moore
    Tim Moore
    Repeat angler
    us
    Georgia, US
    Member since 2024
    3 trips
    5.0
    Verified

    Hard working captain

    3/4 Day Trip on July 5, 2025 • 4 adults

    My boys had a great time and got the chance to reel in some big fish! Captain Travis had to work hard to make it happen.

  • John Hruban
    John Hruban
    us
    Indiana, US
    Member since 2025
    5.0
    Verified

    Great Time, Highly Recommend!

    Half Day Trip - 2:00 PM on July 2, 2025 • 3 adults

    Caught around 30 fish, got to have a fun experience in the Gulf of America, and had a great time talking with the captain.

FAQs about Off The Clock Fishing Charters

Off The Clock Fishing Charters offers the following trips to customers:
  • US $750 per group, additional US $50 per person after 4 guests - 3 Hour Trip – Spanish Trolling (3 hours)
  • US $750 per group, additional US $50 per person after 4 guests - 3 Hour Trip – Spanish Trolling - 2:30 PM (3 hours)
  • US $900 per group, additional US $50 per person after 4 guests - Half Day Trip (4 hours)
  • US $900 per group, additional US $50 per person after 4 guests - Half Day Trip - 2:00 PM (4 hours)
  • US $1,000 per group, additional US $50 per person after 4 guests - Extended Half Day Trip (5 hours)
  • US $1,000 per group, additional US $50 per person after 4 guests - Extended Half Day Trip - 7:00 AM (5 hours)
  • US $1,200 per group, additional US $50 per person after 4 guests - 3/4 Day Trip (6 hours)
  • US $1,400 per group, additional US $50 per person after 4 guests - Full Day Trip (8 hours)
  • US $1,600 per group, additional US $75 per person after 4 guests - 10 Hour Trip (10 hours)
  • US $1,800 per group, additional US $75 per person after 4 guests - 12 Hour Trip – Extreme Trip (12 hours)
When you book a trip with Off The Clock Fishing Charters, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • Toilet Portable
  • GPS
  • Fishfinder
  • Bed
  • Live bait well
  • Multimedia system
  • Wireless trolling motor
  • Ice box
Trips booked with Off The Clock Fishing Charters include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle
  • Lures
  • Fishing license (Fishing license included for all guests )
Off The Clock Fishing Charters offers the following types of fishing:
  • Inshore fishing
  • Nearshore fishing
  • Offshore fishing
  • Reef fishing
  • Wreck fishing
Off The Clock Fishing Charters offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Light tackle
  • Heavy tackle
  • Bottom fishing
  • Trolling
  • Spinning
  • Jigging
  • Popping
  • Drift fishing
  • Deep sea fishing
Top targeted fish species with Off The Clock Fishing Charters include:
  • Amberjack
  • Barracuda (Great)
  • Cobia
  • Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
  • Grouper (Gag)
  • Grouper (Red)
  • King Mackerel (Kingfish)
  • Little Tunny (False Albacore)
  • Shark (Mako)
  • Snapper (Red)
  • Snapper (Vermilion)
  • Triggerfish (Gray)

Your captain

Travis Trotter
Travis Trotter
Panama City Beach, Florida, United States
111 Customer reviews
Typical response within 3 hours
Member since May 2019
'I've been fishing my entire life since I could hold a rod and reel. I've always loved it and want to help anyone to enjoy fishing as much as I do.' Capt. Travis caters to families and he particularly likes working with kids, making memories that will last a lifetime, and witnessing them catch their very first fish.
Travis Trotter
Travis Trotter
111
reviews
2019
member since
~3h
response
'I've been fishing my entire life since I could hold a rod and reel. I've always loved it and want to help anyone to enjoy fishing as much as I do.' Capt. Travis caters to families and he particularly likes working with kids, making memories that will last a lifetime, and witnessing them catch their very first fish.

The fish you can target

Amberjack
Amberjack
Great Barracuda
Great Barracuda
Cobia
Cobia
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Gag Grouper
Gag Grouper
Red Grouper
Red Grouper
King Mackerel (Kingfish)
King Mackerel (Kingfish)
Little Tunny (False Albacore)
Little Tunny (False Albacore)
Mako Shark
Mako Shark
Red Snapper
Red Snapper
Vermilion Snapper
Vermilion Snapper
Gray Triggerfish
Gray Triggerfish
Amberjack
Amberjack
Great Barracuda
Great Barracuda
Cobia
Cobia
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Gag Grouper
Gag Grouper

Real catches by this captain

  • An angler proudly displaying a Snapper caught during a night fishing trip aboard a charter boat.
    Fish 1
    Red Snapper
    Robert H.
    Robert H.
    We was set for a day trip but we got a call and the captain suggested going out the night before. He said with the full moon we would have a better chance of catching fish. Man was he right we couldn’t keep up with the amount of fish we were getting. We was pulling in the red snapper almost every time but we did not get to keep but still better than not catching anything. We cough over 40 keepers that was a a great experience. The captain was so good with us and he had patience that was great also.
  • A young angler proudly displaying a large Red Snapper while fishing on a boat, showcasing a successful day on the water.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    +1
    Red Snapper
    Steven E.
    Steven E.
    The captain was funny, easy to get along with, and any request you have, would do his best to make it happen. Great with kids and wanted you to catch fish and be satisfied. Great experience
  • A young angler and an adult proudly displaying their catch of Red Snapper on a fishing boat, showcasing a successful day on the water.
    Fish 1
    Red Snapper
    Richard M.
    Richard M.
  • A young angler proudly displaying a large Grouper while fishing offshore, surrounded by fishing rods on a sunny day.
    Fish 1
    Gag Grouper
    Tim M.
    Tim M.
    My boys had a great time and got the chance to reel in some big fish! Captain Travis had to work hard to make it happen.
  • A family group proudly displaying their catch of colorful Snapper and other fish on a fishing charter in a coastal setting.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    +1
    Red Snapper
    David K.
    David K.
    This 8 hr trip was the best that we have ever been on. We caught several fish and lost several big ones. We had sharks take some on the way to the boat , even had a dolphin take one. He definitely put us on the fish. He never looked at the clock to see what time it was to get us back at the set time. We fished two hrs over our allotted time on the 4th of July. He was like going fishing with a buddies dad. I loved watching him stay on our teenagers ass about listening. All they had to do was listen and pay attention when he was teaching and talking . So him being stern with the young ones didn’t bother me at all , I throughly enjoyed it myself 😂. I would definitely book with captain Trotter again.
  • A family poses proudly on a fishing boat with a large catch of Spanish Mackerel after a successful day on the water.
    Fish 1
    Spanish Mackerel
    John H.
    John H.
    Caught around 30 fish, got to have a fun experience in the Gulf of America, and had a great time talking with the captain.
  • A young angler proudly displaying a large Red Snapper while fishing on a boat, showcasing a successful day on the water.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    Red Snapper
    Jamie T.
    Jamie T.
    Captain Travis made sure we had a fantastic trip. He was patient with the kids and put us on big fish which was the request and then even took time out of his own time to take us to fish for some eater fish. This trip was definitely worth the money and more!
  • Two anglers proudly displaying their catch of Spanish Mackerel on a sunny day aboard a fishing boat.
    Fish 1
    Spanish Mackerel
    Steven S.
    Steven S.
    Great captain. Very knowledgeable caught our limit
  • An angler proudly displaying a large fish aboard a boat during a sunset fishing trip.
    Fish 1
    Red Snapper
    Mark F.
    Mark F.
    We had a great time fishing the evening into dark for amber jack and snapper. Captain Travis put us some fish, and new right where to go.
  • A family proudly displaying their catch of Mahi Mahi at a scenic dockside location, showcasing a successful fishing trip.
    Fish 1
    Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
    Angela D.
    Angela D.
    Our captain was a great communicator. Which helped us discuss what we wanted from the trip and gave us reasonable expectations of the day, and instructions throughout the day. He was patient with the kids on the boat, and really WANTED us to catch some fish. He was committed to our trip being successful and everyone having a good time. It was a great time!

What is the boat like?

Boat image
Boat category
Sportfishing boats
Capacity
5 persons
Boat length
26 ft
Year built
1981
Boat manufacturer
Mako
Boat type
Sportfishing
Engine model
Suzuki
Powered by
2 x 140HP
Max cruising speed
35 knots

What kind of fishing will you do?

Inshore Fishing
Nearshore Fishing
Offshore Fishing
Reef Fishing
Wreck Fishing

Which fishing techniques you can try

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

Which amenities are available onboard

Toilet
Portable
GPS
Fishfinder
Bed
Live bait well
Multimedia system
Wireless trolling motor
Ice box
What's included in the trip price
Rods, reels & tackle
Lures
Fishing license
Fishing license included for all guests

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.
More details

What the listing policies are

Pickup not included
Transfer to/from departure site is not included in trip rates.
Child friendly
No min. age policy; life vests supplied
You keep catch
Catch and release allowed

How you can pay

Book with 15% deposit, pay rest to captain
When the captain confirms your trip, FishingBooker charges your credit card a 15% 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

What’s biting in Panama City Beach right now

AmberjackAmberjack
Barracuda (Great)Barracuda (Great)
CobiaCobia
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Grouper (Gag)Grouper (Gag)
Grouper (Red)Grouper (Red)
King Mackerel (Kingfish)King Mackerel (Kingfish)
Little Tunny (False Albacore)Little Tunny (False Albacore)
Shark (Mako)Shark (Mako)
Snapper (Red)Snapper (Red)
Snapper (Vermilion)Snapper (Vermilion)
Triggerfish (Gray)Triggerfish (Gray)

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