When looking for a memorable fishing trip in Panama City, look no further than Shallowtails Adventures. This guide service, with Capt. Michael at the helm, specializes in bay, backwaters, marshes, and bayous fishing trips. Whether you’re an experienced angler or a complete novice, your guide will do his best to help you catch tasty fish.

Capt. Michael is the best at catching Redfish and for him, there’s nothing more exciting than that. But if you want to do even more, you can also target Speckled Trout, Tarpon, Sheepshead, Flounder, and Sharks. Not only you can keep the catch, but the captain will also clean it for you free of charge. Find a good restaurant nearby and have a delicious lunch, with the food you caught yourself!

You’ll be fishing on a 25’ Majek boat. This bay boat accommodates up to 4 guests and kids of all ages are welcome too. The boat has an ice box to keep your drinks cold.

Capt. Michael firmly believes that he’s only as good as his equipment, so he always brings the finest rods and reels he can get. Since you’re fishing for great species, he’s making sure your equipment matches. Your fishing licenses and bait are covered too. Just bring some snacks and drinks.

Shallowtails Adventures is a sure bet when it comes to an amazing fishing trip in Panama City. Choose your target and join Capt. Michael!



Trip availability and prices

  • Private trip
    “Off Season” Bay fishing
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
    Seasonal trip Sep 15 - Feb 28
    Price for up to 4 persons
    US $500
    Enjoy fishing in beautiful St. Andrews Bay while beating the crowds and the heat at a reduced rate!
    Targeted fish
    Jack Crevalle
    Jack Crevalle
    Bluefish
    Bluefish
    Redfish
    Redfish
    Ladyfish
    Ladyfish
    Spanish Mackerel
    Spanish Mackerel
    Spotted Seatrout
    Spotted Seatrout
    Flounder
    Flounder
  • Private trip
    Inshore Bay 4hr
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 6:00 AM
    Price for up to 4 persons
    US $600
    Experiance the thrill of saltwater fishing while enjoying the comfort of the protected waters of St. Andrews Bay. This trip is great for everyone from first timers to pro fisherman. We use a mix of Live bait and artifical lures to target Redfish, Trout, Flounder, Sheephead, Sharks, Mackerel and many many more!
    Targeted fish
    Bluefish
    Bluefish
    Snapper (Mangrove)
    Mangrove Snapper
    Black Drum
    Black Drum
    Redfish
    Redfish
    Ladyfish
    Ladyfish
    Spanish Mackerel
    Spanish Mackerel
    Spotted Seatrout
    Spotted Seatrout
    Flounder
    Flounder
    Sheepshead
    Sheepshead
  • Private trip
    Inshore Bay Afternoon
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 1:00 PM
    Price for up to 4 persons
    US $600
    Experiance the thrill of saltwater fishing while enjoying the comfort of the protected waters of St. Andrews Bay. This trip is great for everyone from first timers to pro fisherman. We use a mix of Live bait and artifical lures to target Redfish, Trout, Flounder, Sheephead, Sharks, Mackerel and many many more!
    Targeted fish
    Snapper (Mangrove)
    Mangrove Snapper
    Black Drum
    Black Drum
    Redfish
    Redfish
    Ladyfish
    Ladyfish
    Spanish Mackerel
    Spanish Mackerel
    Spotted Seatrout
    Spotted Seatrout
    Flounder
    Flounder
    Sheepshead
    Sheepshead
  • Private trip
    Nearshore Coastal 5hr
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    5 Hour Trip, starts at 6:00 AM
    Price for up to 4 persons
    US $750
    You'll head out to great fishing spots, within 5 miles off the coast. This trip will take you after Grouper, Red Snapper, Amberjack, Cobia, Kingfish and Mahi Mahi
    Targeted fish
    Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
    Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
    Jack Crevalle
    Jack Crevalle
    King Mackerel (Kingfish)
    King Mackerel (Kingfish)
    Snapper (Red)
    Red Snapper
    Tarpon
    Tarpon
    Tuna (Albacore)
    Albacore Tuna
    Snapper (Mangrove)
    Mangrove Snapper
    Redfish
    Redfish
    Grouper (Gag)
    Gag Grouper
    Triggerfish (Gray)
    Gray Triggerfish
    Snapper (Vermilion)
    Vermilion Snapper
    Snapper (Lane)
    Lane Snapper
  • Private trip
    Inshore Bay 6hr
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    6 Hour Trip, starts at 6:00 AM
    Price for up to 4 persons
    US $900
    Experiance the thrill of saltwater fishing while enjoying the comfort of the protected waters of St. Andrews Bay. This trip is great for everyone from first timers to pro fisherman. We use a mix of Live bait and artifical lures to target Redfish, Trout, Flounder, Sheephead, Sharks, Mackerel and many many more!
    Targeted fish
    Bluefish
    Bluefish
    Black Drum
    Black Drum
    Redfish
    Redfish
    Ladyfish
    Ladyfish
    Spanish Mackerel
    Spanish Mackerel
    Spotted Seatrout
    Spotted Seatrout
    Flounder
    Flounder
    Sheepshead
    Sheepshead
  • Private trip
    Nearshore Coastal 6hr
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    6 Hour Trip, starts at 6:00 AM
    Price for up to 4 persons
    US $900
    You'll crusie down the beach looking for huge schools of fish or head out to great fishing spots, within 5 miles off the coast. This trip will take you after Grouper, Red Snapper, Amberjack, Cobia, Kingfish and Mahi Mahi
    Targeted fish
    Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
    Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
    Jack Crevalle
    Jack Crevalle
    King Mackerel (Kingfish)
    King Mackerel (Kingfish)
    Snapper (Red)
    Red Snapper
    Tuna (Albacore)
    Albacore Tuna
    Snapper (Mangrove)
    Mangrove Snapper
    Redfish
    Redfish
    Grouper (Gag)
    Gag Grouper
    Spanish Mackerel
    Spanish Mackerel
    Triggerfish (Gray)
    Gray Triggerfish
    Snapper (Vermilion)
    Vermilion Snapper
    Snapper (Lane)
    Lane Snapper
  • Private trip
    Tarpon Fishing
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    6 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
    Seasonal trip May 20 - Aug 1
    Price for up to 4 persons
    US $900
    Nicknamed the “Silver King” for good reason, Tarpon fishing is the pinnacle of inshore fishing. Come hunt down big schools of Tarpon as they migrate down the beach. Only available June and July
    Targeted fish
    Tarpon
    Tarpon
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Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.9 / 5
out of 5 stars from 230 reviews
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
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5.0 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.9 / 5
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Appropriate for children
95%
Satisfied with the boat
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Caught fish
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Kyle F.
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Great trip with Captain Michael!!!

VERIFIED   Inshore Bay 4hr on April 1, 2024
Captain Michael is the best!  We caught a variety of fish with a variety of fishermen:  52, 17, 15 and 7 y/o.  Captain Michael...
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Paul P.
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Excellent experience A++++

VERIFIED   Inshore Bay Afternoon on October 12, 2024
We went out with Captain Michael.. we had an amazing time.. went to catch bait first then went to first spot and almost immediately...
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Austin M.
Excellent
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Awesome Trip

VERIFIED   Inshore Bay Afternoon on June 10, 2024
Capt. Mike was great, this whole trip was exactly how it should have been. I had never experienced Bay fishing before and I...
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Jeremiah O.
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Bucket List, checked with Bull Reds

VERIFIED   Nearshore Coastal 5hr on February 7, 2024
Great trip! Michael was fantastic! Great guide and guy. Talked about fishing and why we were doing what we were doing to catch...
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Jenna H.
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Fishing with Michael

VERIFIED   Nearshore Coastal 5hr on July 9, 2024
Captain Mike was very knowledgeable. He made sure my kids both got a fish. It wasn’t a great day of fishing but we still...
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FAQs about Shallowtails Adventures

Shallowtails Adventures offers the following trips to customers:
  • US $500 per group - “Off Season” Bay fishing (4 hours)
  • US $600 per group - Inshore Bay 4hr (4 hours)
  • US $600 per group - Inshore Bay Afternoon (4 hours)
  • US $750 per group - Nearshore Coastal 5hr (5 hours)
  • US $900 per group - Inshore Bay 6hr (6 hours)
  • US $900 per group - Nearshore Coastal 6hr (6 hours)
  • US $900 per group - Tarpon Fishing (6 hours)

When you book a trip with Shallowtails Adventures, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • GPS
  • Fishfinder
  • Flybridge
  • Live Bait Well
  • Multimedia System
  • Wireless Trolling Motor
  • Ice Box

Trips booked with Shallowtails Adventures include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle (Daiwa)
  • Live Bait
  • Lures (If Lures are prefferd please let capt. know )
  • Catch cleaning & filleting
  • Drinks (Water, soft drinks)
  • Fishing License

Shallowtails Adventures offers the following types of fishing:
  • Inshore Fishing
  • Nearshore Fishing
  • Flats Fishing
  • Backcountry Fishing

Shallowtails Adventures offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Light Tackle
  • Bottom Fishing
  • Trolling
  • Spinning
  • Fly Fishing (Bring your equipment)
  • Drift Fishing

Top targeted fish species with Shallowtails Adventures include:
  • Black Drum
  • Bluefish
  • Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
  • Flounder
  • King Mackerel (Kingfish)
  • Ladyfish
  • Redfish
  • Shark (Blacktip)
  • Sheepshead
  • Spanish Mackerel
  • Spotted Seatrout
  • Tarpon

Your captain

Michael Cowart
Panama City Beach, Florida, United States
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231 Customer reviews
Response time within an hour
Member since December 2019
One of my earliest memories is fishing for Redfish with my dad, we were wade fishing on the flats around Panama City Beach. When I was 12 my dad took me for my first fishing tournament, I won the junior Redfish Division and that was my turning point – I was hooked on catching Redfish for life! Nothing is more exciting than seeing my clients hooked up and I promise to give you my very best to make sure you have the best fishing trip ever!

The fish you can target

Black Drum Black Drum
Bluefish Bluefish
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi) Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Flounder Flounder

What the boat is like

Boat Image
Boat category
Center console boats
Capacity
4 persons
Boat length
25 ft
Year built
2020
Boat manufacturer
Majek
Boat type
Bay boat

Engine model
Mercury
Powered by
1 x 350HP
Max cruising speed
65 knots

Which types of fishing are offered

Inshore Fishing
Nearshore Fishing
Flats Fishing
Backcountry Fishing

Which fishing techniques you can try

Light Tackle
Bottom Fishing
Trolling
Spinning
Fly Fishing
Bring your equipment
Drift Fishing

Which amenities are available onboard

GPS
Fishfinder
Flybridge
Live Bait Well
Multimedia System
Wireless Trolling Motor

What’s included in the trip price

Rods, reels & tackle
Daiwa
Live Bait
Lures
If Lures are prefferd please let capt. know
Catch cleaning & filleting
Drinks
Water, soft drinks
Fishing License

How cancellations work

Free cancellation up to 7 days prior to trip

You can cancel or modify your booking up to 7 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.

What the listing policies are

Pickup agreed upon reservation
Transfer to/from departure site may be available and included in price depending on your location and distance from the dock.
Child Friendly
All ages welcome; life vests provided
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
Visa
Mastercard
PayPal
When paying the remaining balance with a credit card, an additional 2% charge will apply.

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