West Bay Fishing Charters 

5.0/5 (27 reviews)
 
State licensed
 6511 Laird Park Road, Panama City, FL 32413, United States

West Bay Fishing Charters 

Up to 9 miles
Panama City, FL, United States
20 ft
6
5.0/5 (27 reviews)

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Panama City has a fish with your name on it, so let West Bay Fishing Charters help you catch it! With Captain Scott at the helm, you're in knowledgeable and experienced hands.

Redfish, Black Drum, Speckled Trout, Tripletail, Flounder, Sheepshead, and more are in the cards, depending on conditions.

On the day of your trip you're likely to using light tackle.

Capt. Scott believes in teaching kids to fish while they're young, so feel free to make a family day out of it! Be sure to ask if child-sized life vests are available, otherwise you should bring your own. You're welcome to bring snacks so that nobody gets grumpy on an empty belly!

You'll be casting lines from a 20' Bay boat that can carry up to 6 passengers. It comes with all the essentials no fishing machine can run without. What's more, this vessel is wheelchair accessible.

Capt. Scott has rods and reels for you, along with lures. Live bait is on offer, but you should ask the captain whether you'll be catching it yourself.

Your fishing license for the day is covered by the charter boat, so you can drive right over and come aboard without any hassle! Keep in mind that you may release some fish due to regulations. Your captain will help you follow regulations while you fish.

You can't go wrong when you bring bottled water, sunglasses, and sunscreen (non-spray). If you'd like to bring other drinks, just ask. Alcohol is allowed in moderation, just avoid hard liquor as well as glass bottles.

How often would you rather be fishing? Go on and turn that daydream into a reality, with West Bay Fishing Charters.

Panama City has a fish with your name on it, so let West Bay Fishing Charters help you catch it! With Captain Scott at the helm, you're in knowledgeable and experienced hands.

Redfish, Black Drum, Speckled Trout, Tripletail, Flounder, Sheepshead, and more are in the cards, depending on conditions.

On the day of your trip you're likely to using light tackle.

Capt. Scott believes in teaching kids to fish while they're young, so feel free to make a family day out of it! Be sure to ask if child-sized life vests are available, otherwise you should bring your own. You're welcome to bring snacks so that nobody gets grumpy on an empty belly!

You'll be casting lines from a 20' Bay boat that can carry up to 6 passengers. It comes with all the essentials no fishing machine can run without. What's more, this vessel is wheelchair accessible.

Capt. Scott has rods and reels for you, along with lures. Live bait is on offer, but you should ask the captain whether you'll be catching it yourself.

Your fishing license for the day is covered by the charter boat, so you can drive right over and come aboard without any hassle! Keep in mind that you may release some fish due to regulations. Your captain will help you follow regulations while you fish.

You can't go wrong when you bring bottled water, sunglasses, and sunscreen (non-spray). If you'd like to bring other drinks, just ask. Alcohol is allowed in moderation, just avoid hard liquor as well as glass bottles.

How often would you rather be fishing? Go on and turn that daydream into a reality, with West Bay Fishing Charters.

Scott Chandler
Captain
Scott Chandler
13 years of experience
ID & credentials verified
responds within an hour

Trip availability and prices

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4 Hour Trip
In high demand Last booked: 1 day ago
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
4 hour trip starts at 8:00 AM
Seasonal trip
(Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat)
Black Drum
Redfish
Tripletail
Flounder
+2
US $400
Entire boat: 2 people
2 Hour Trip
In high demand Last booked: 3 days ago
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
2 hour trip starts at 8:00 AM
Seasonal trip
(Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri)
Black Drum
Redfish
Tripletail
Flounder
+2
US $300
Entire boat: 2 people
There are 13 people looking at this charter.

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5.0
27 reviews
5.0
Boat & equipment
5.0
Captain & crew
5.0
Fishing Experience

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Hunter Fiveash
Hunter Fiveash
us
Mississippi, US
Member since 2026
5.0
Verified
1st Inshore Charter Experience
4 Hour Trip on June 27, 20262 adults

Experienced Captain who will do anything he can to put you on fish! Very good teacher who will tell and visually show you techniques and tricks. Would recommend to anyone! He will do anything you need to keep you comfortable and will ask and give you choices on species to target. He knows the area and can tell you all about it. I would book this trip anytime im in the area. Nice clean boat. Premium Equipment. Great Captain. Easy going never felt awkward.

Reported catch:
Redfish
Speckled Trout
IMELDA McKee
IMELDA McKee
us
Texas, US
Member since 2026
5.0
Verified
New
Didnt catch any fish but had a great time
4 Hour Trip on July 22, 20262 adults

Scott did all he could to put us on some fish. It was the morning after Bertha came through so we couldnt go out in the bay. I got some good bites but I couldnt get them in the boat. Would recommend Scott to anyone. Will definitely book again when we come back to PCB.

Kelly Gray
Kelly Gray
us
Georgia, US
Member since 2025
5.0
Verified
Great experience.
2 Hour Trip on September 24, 20252 adults

I don’t really fish but my teenage son loves it. I wanted to find someone who could take us amd make things easy. That is exactly what captain Scott did. He was very friendly and knowledgeable of the location. He set us up with multiple lures so we can try them out and see what worked for what type of fish. My son was able to catch two beautiful trout as well as some other throw backs and I was even able to pull a couple in (including some sort of lizard fish with a lot of teeth). We only booked 2 hours so the amount we caught during that time was well worth the trip!

Scott Chandler
Response from Captain

awesome!, I'm glad yall had fun, and I did as well, thanks for booking with me!

Joseph Mcconnell
Joseph Mcconnell
us
Kentucky, US
Member since 2026
5.0
Verified
Great fun Captain Scotty was a really nice guy and me and my wife had a blast Great fun Captain Scotty was a really nice guy and me and my wife had a blast
4 Hour Trip on July 3, 20262 adults

I recommend Captain Scotty. It was a great fishing experience. Me and my wife had a great time we caught trout and redfish. Captain Scotty was great. We all connected pretty much immediately the trip was for me and my wife. We are on our honeymoon nope just go and have a good time 

Reported catch:
Redfish
Speckled Trout
Black Drum
Scott Chandler
Response from Captain

Thanks Joseph! you and Amy were fun to fish with congratulations on your marriage!, may God bless you both!

Steve Scruggs
Steve Scruggs
Repeat angler
us
Georgia, US
Member since 2020
4 trips
5.0
Verified
Excellent Trip - Looking forward to doing it again!
4 Hour Trip on May 22, 20261 adult

The bay was very choppy due to the wind, so Scott recommended going up the intercoastal waterway where it was calmer. I'd never done that and it was quite a pleasant surprise. We fished miles of the bank going towards Destin. I look forward to doing this again in the Fall when I return.

Reported catch:
Speckled Trout
Scott Chandler
Response from Captain

I had a great time as well, Steve was laid back, but ready for anything fishing!

FAQs about West Bay Fishing Charters

West Bay Fishing Charters offers the following trips to customers:
  • US $275 per group, additional US $125 per person after 1 guest - 4 Hour Trip (4 hours)
  • US $300 per group, additional US $63 per person after 2 guests - 2 Hour Trip (2 hours)
When you book a trip with West Bay Fishing Charters, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • GPS
  • Fishfinder
  • Wireless trolling motor
  • Ice box
Trips booked with West Bay Fishing Charters include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle
  • Live bait
  • Lures
  • Catch cleaning & filleting
  • Fishing license
West Bay Fishing Charters offers the following type of fishing:
  • Inshore fishing
West Bay Fishing Charters offers the following fishing technique:
  • Light tackle
Top targeted fish species with West Bay Fishing Charters include:
  • Black Drum
  • Flounder
  • Redfish
  • Sheepshead
  • Speckled Trout
  • Tripletail

Your captain

Scott Chandler
Scott Chandler
Scott Chandler

Panama City, Florida, United States

2 Fishing Reports
ID & license verified
27 Customer reviews
Typical response within an hour
Member since July 2019
Angler's Choice

The Angler's Choice Award is given to listings that consistently deliver a high-quality service and earn great reviews from customers.

I grew up on the Gulf Coast fishing with my dad and developed a love for fishing early in life. I'm a father of 5, grandfather of 4, country boy, ex-marine, happy most of the time, good-natured, laid back. I enjoy taking people fishing, teaching them how to be better anglers, and sharing experiences and interesting stories. I work hard to accommodate and please every customer.

2 Fishing Reports
ID & license verified
27 Customer reviews
Typical response within an hour
Member since July 2019
Angler's Choice

The Angler's Choice Award is given to listings that consistently deliver a high-quality service and earn great reviews from customers.

I grew up on the Gulf Coast fishing with my dad and developed a love for fishing early in life. I'm a father of 5, grandfather of 4, country boy, ex-marine, happy most of the time, good-natured, laid back. I enjoy taking people fishing, teaching them how to be better anglers, and sharing experiences and interesting stories. I work hard to accommodate and please every customer.

The fish you can target

Black Drum
Black Drum
Flounder
Flounder
Redfish
Redfish
Sheepshead
Sheepshead
Speckled Trout
Speckled Trout
Tripletail
Tripletail
Black Drum
Black Drum
Flounder
Flounder
Redfish
Redfish
Sheepshead
Sheepshead
Speckled Trout
Speckled Trout

Real catches by this captain

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What is the boat like?

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Boat category
Center console boats
Capacity
6 persons
Boat length
20 ft
Year built
2006
Boat manufacturer
Tracker
Boat type
Bay boat
Engine model
Johnson
Powered by
1 x 150HP

What kind of fishing will you do?

Inshore Fishing

Which fishing techniques you can try

Light Tackle

Which amenities are available onboard

GPS
Fishfinder
Wireless trolling motor
Ice box
What's included in the trip price
Rods, reels & tackle
Live bait
Lures
Catch cleaning & filleting
Fishing license

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
Catch and release allowed
Disabled accessible

How you can pay

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

What’s biting in Panama City right now

RedfishRedfish
Speckled TroutSpeckled Trout

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