We’re On Charters 

4.9
(430 reviews)
 
State licensed
 Thomas Drive 3605, Panama City Beach, FL 32408, United States

We’re On Charters 

Panama City Beach, FL, United States
30 ft
5
4.9
(430 reviews)

For saltwater fishing off the Florida Panhandle look no further than Captain Fred Trotter. He has over 30 years of experience fishing off the Gulf of Mexico and knows exactly where to take you and what to do, to provide you with a great all-round fishing experience.

You'll be touring around on a 28ft Dusky. This center console was originally built in 2020 and is powered by twin 200s Suzuki engines, allowing you to cruise around the water up to 45 knots. It's got onboard fishfinder equipment and a live bait well to keep it nice and fresh for your fishing adventure.

You'll use a variety of techniques such as bottom fishing, trolling, and jigging to catch native species like Amberjack, Snapper, Grouper, and Redfish. Fishing for Amberjack is one of Captain Fred's favorite chases though and he offers specialized charters for this activity.

As well as a Florida fishing license he offers top of the range rods, reels, and lures to aid you in your quest of catching the biggest fish of the trip.

There's a hot sun on the Gulf of Mexico so be sure to pack your shades and plenty of sunscreen as well as extra drinks and snacks. No matter the fish you have in mind, Captain Fred will help you catch it along with many more.

For saltwater fishing off the Florida Panhandle look no further than Captain Fred Trotter. He has over 30 years of experience fishing off the Gulf of Mexico and knows exactly where to take you and what to do, to provide you with a great all-round fishing experience.

You'll be touring around on a 28ft Dusky. This center console was originally built in 2020 and is powered by twin 200s Suzuki engines, allowing you to cruise around the water up to 45 knots. It's got onboard fishfinder equipment and a live bait well to keep it nice and fresh for your fishing adventure.

You'll use a variety of techniques such as bottom fishing, trolling, and jigging to catch native species like Amberjack, Snapper, Grouper, and Redfish. Fishing for Amberjack is one of Captain Fred's favorite chases though and he offers specialized charters for this activity.

As well as a Florida fishing license he offers top of the range rods, reels, and lures to aid you in your quest of catching the biggest fish of the trip.

There's a hot sun on the Gulf of Mexico so be sure to pack your shades and plenty of sunscreen as well as extra drinks and snacks. No matter the fish you have in mind, Captain Fred will help you catch it along with many more.

Fred Trotter
Captain
Fred Trotter
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3 Hour Trip — Spanish Mackerel
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
3 hour trip multiple starting times (7:00 AM, 10:30 AM, 2:00 PM)
Seasonal trip
Mar 1 - Mar 31
Amberjack
Cobia
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
King Mackerel (Kingfish)
+7
US $600
Entire boat: up to 5 people
3 Hour Trip — Kids Special
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
3 hour trip starts at 4:00 PM
Grouper (Red)
Triggerfish (Gray)
Snapper (Vermilion)
Snapper (Lane)
+1
US $600
Entire boat: up to 5 people
4 Hour Trip — Captain's Pick
In high demand Last booked: 5 days ago
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
4 hour trip starts at 7:00 AM
Amberjack
Cobia
King Mackerel (Kingfish)
Snapper (Red)
+2
US $800
Entire boat: up to 5 people
4 Hour Trip — Summer
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
4 hour trip multiple starting times (7:00 AM, 2:00 PM)
Amberjack
Cobia
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
King Mackerel (Kingfish)
+9
US $800
Entire boat: up to 5 people
4 Hour Trip — Offshore
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
4 hour trip starts at 12:00 PM
Amberjack
Cobia
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
King Mackerel (Kingfish)
+7
US $800
Entire boat: up to 5 people
5 Hour Trip — Reel Adventure Combo
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
5 hour trip starts at 7:00 AM
Amberjack
Cobia
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
King Mackerel (Kingfish)
+7
US $1,000
Entire boat: up to 5 people
6 Hour Trip — Reel Adventure Combo
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
6 hour trip starts at 7:00 AM
Amberjack
Cobia
King Mackerel (Kingfish)
Snapper (Red)
+1
US $1,200
Entire boat: up to 5 people
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Rating

4.9
430 reviews
4.9
Boat & equipment
5.0
Captain & crew
4.9
Fishing Experience

Anglers' gallery (801)

What anglers say

99%
Great experience
97%
Family friendly
100%
Friendly captain
100%
Good boat
100%
Recommended
96%
Caught fish

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Dennis Highfill Jr
Dennis Highfill Jr
us
Cabot, AR, US
Member since 2026
5.0
Verified
New
Wonderful day fishing!!!
4 Hour Trip — Captain's Pick on August 24, 20262 adults

Capt. Fred was awesome!! He’s very knowledgeable of whats biting and where they’re at. The wife and I had a great time, from catching bait fish at the beginning to the experience of catching Amberjack at the end. I thought my hook got caught on a boat that passed by. Those fish are so powerful. They weren’t in season yet, so we caught and released. The boat was very comfortable and clean, he really has a nice set up. We will be calling this Captain again the next time that we are in town.

Fred Trotter
Response from Captain

Thanks Had a blast fishing with you guys on your honeymoon. Enjoy the rest of your time here in PBC. Hope to see you next time your down.

Paul McQueen
Paul McQueen
Repeat angler
us
Virginia, US
Member since 2026
2 trips
5.0
Verified
New
Great trip!
4 Hour Trip — Summer on August 21, 20264 adults

We had an absolutely great fishing trip with Fred Totter’s! From start to finish, the experience was top-notch. Fred was knowledgeable, professional, and just a great guy to spend the day on the water with. He worked hard to put us on the fish, and we had an awesome time. Great fishing, great company, and plenty of memories made. I would highly recommend Fred Totter’s to anyone looking for a first-class fishing trip. We will definitely be back! 🎣 5 stars all the way!

Reported catch:
Amberjack
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Red Snapper
Red Grouper
+1
Fred Trotter
Response from Captain

Thanks Hope to see you guys next time you’re down or your case Cody would you feel like Fishing 

Kandie Harris
Kandie Harris
us
Kentucky, US
Member since 2026
5.0
Verified
Great Captain
6 Hour Trip — Reel Adventure Combo on July 29, 20265 adults

Bad day to go fishing, definitely no ones fault but the weather. We had a heads us that it was going to be choppy. But decided to give it a try anyways. We booked a 6 hour trip, but after 2 and a half hours, we have had enough. Two people in the party was sick. Captain Fred is one hell of a captain though. He got us back and discounted our trip, which he did not have too. It was our choice to give it a try, after everyone else canceled their trip for the day, because of the rough water. I highly recommend him. Thank you and I hope one day we can do it again, of course when the ocean is calmer.

Fred Trotter
Response from Captain

Thanks I wish the weather was better. Hope we can do it next time your down.

Robert Vinson
Robert Vinson
us
Oklahoma, US
Member since 2026
5.0
Verified
New
First Time
4 Hour Trip — Captain's Pick on August 4, 20265 adults

Went with 2 nephews and a good friend we all had a blast with it being or first time to fish like this. Captain Trotter got us on fish and worked hard to keep us fishing. He will tell you what you need to do to catch them and as long as you listen you won't go wrong. I dont know if i will ever get back to PCB, but if I do I will be looking up this man and his boat.

Fred Trotter
Response from Captain

Thanks I had a blast fishing with you guys.  I hope you enjoy the rest of your vacation.

Joel Ula
Joel Ula
Repeat angler
us
Wisconsin, US
Member since 2021
3 trips
5.0
Verified
Amazing trip.
4 Hour Trip — Captain's Pick on March 30, 20264 adults

Our family had an amazing trip. We caught a pile of Mackerel in the first hour then went out in the Gulf to catch some Vermillion Snapper. We finished off the trip with a few more Mackerel to take home. Fred is a great captain. He let us get real hands on. We learned how to cast for the different types of fishing we did and how to take fish off the hook. Highly recommended. Will book again on the future.

Reported catch:
Amberjack
Fred Trotter
Response from Captain

thanks Had a blast fishing with you guys your sons did a great job. I hope to see you guys next time you’re down. Hopefully the water won’t be as rough.

FAQs about We’re On Charters

We’re On Charters offers the following trips to customers:
  • US $600 per group - 3 Hour Trip — Kids Special (3 hours)
  • US $600 per group - 3 Hour Trip — Spanish Mackerel (3 hours)
  • US $600 per group - 3 Hour Trip — Spanish Mackerel - 10:30 AM (3 hours)
  • US $600 per group - 3 Hour Trip — Spanish Mackerel - 2:00 PM (3 hours)
  • US $800 per group - 4 Hour Trip — Captain's Pick (4 hours)
  • US $800 per group - 4 Hour Trip — Offshore (4 hours)
  • US $800 per group - 4 Hour Trip — Summer (4 hours)
  • US $800 per group - 4 Hour Trip — Summer - 2:00 PM (4 hours)
  • US $1,000 per group - 5 Hour Trip — Reel Adventure Combo (5 hours)
  • US $1,200 per group - 6 Hour Trip — Reel Adventure Combo (6 hours)
When you book a trip with We’re On Charters, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • Toilet Porta potty inside the cabin
  • GPS
  • Fishfinder
  • Live bait well
  • Wireless trolling motor
  • Radar
Trips booked with We’re On Charters include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle
  • Lures
  • Drinks (Water)
  • Fishing license (My license cover very one on board. )
We’re On Charters offers the following types of fishing:
  • Inshore fishing
  • Nearshore fishing
  • Offshore fishing (We are a state boat so we can go out 10 miles but we can go east or west for as many mile that we like. )
  • Reef fishing
  • Wreck fishing
  • Flats fishing
We’re On Charters offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Light tackle
  • Heavy tackle
  • Bottom fishing
  • Trolling
  • Jigging
  • Drift fishing
  • Deep sea fishing
Top targeted fish species with We’re On Charters include:
  • Amberjack
  • Cobia
  • Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
  • Grouper (Gag)
  • Grouper (Red)
  • Jack (Almaco)
  • King Mackerel (Kingfish)
  • Snapper (Lane)
  • Snapper (Mangrove)
  • Snapper (Red)
  • Spanish Mackerel

Your captain

Fred Trotter
Fred Trotter

Panama City Beach, Florida, United States

ID & license verified
430 Customer reviews
Typical response within an hour
Member since March 2020
Angler's Choice

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I've been fishing all my life in the Florida Panhandle area. I've been taking friends and their families out fishing for years. I am passionate about the sport and love to teach people both young and old new things. For me, there is nothing that is quite like someone's excitement when they catch a fish. It's all about having a great time on the water, and catching fish.

Fred Trotter
Fred Trotter
Fully verified
Angler's Choice
430
reviews
2020
member since
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response
I've been fishing all my life in the Florida Panhandle area. I've been taking friends and their families out fishing for years. I am passionate about the sport and love to teach people both young and old new things. For me, there is nothing that is quite like someone's excitement when they catch a fish. It's all about having a great time on the water, and catching fish.

The fish you can target

Amberjack
Amberjack
Cobia
Cobia
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Gag Grouper
Gag Grouper
Red Grouper
Red Grouper
Almaco Jack
Almaco Jack
King Mackerel (Kingfish)
King Mackerel (Kingfish)
Lane Snapper
Lane Snapper
Mangrove Snapper
Mangrove Snapper
Red Snapper
Red Snapper
Spanish Mackerel
Spanish Mackerel
Amberjack
Amberjack
Cobia
Cobia
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Gag Grouper
Gag Grouper
Red Grouper
Red Grouper

Real catches by this captain

  • Great trip!
    Paul M.
    Paul M.
  • Awesome Fishing Trip!
    Nate S.
    Nate S.
  • Great day for fishing!
    Patrick P.
    Patrick P.
  • Florida Trip
    Keith S.
    Keith S.
  • Captain Fred is Top Notch!!
    Quinton P.
    Quinton P.
  • Great trip
    Jay T.
    Jay T.
  • Great Afternoon
    Lacy R.
    Lacy R.
  • Boys trip a success!
    Arthur S.
    Arthur S.
  • Tons of fun with a great captain!!!
    Michael P.
    Michael P.
  • Great experience
    Gary S.
    Gary S.

What is the boat like?

Boat image
Boat category
Center console boats
Capacity
5 persons
Boat length
30 ft
Year built
2020
Boat manufacturer
Dusky
Boat type
Center console
Engine model
Suzuki
Powered by
2 x 200HP
Max cruising speed
35 knots

What kind of fishing will you do?

Inshore Fishing
Nearshore Fishing
Offshore Fishing
We are a state boat so we can go out 10 miles but we can go east or west for as many mile that we like.
Reef Fishing
Wreck Fishing
Flats Fishing

Which fishing techniques you can try

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

Which amenities are available onboard

Toilet
Porta potty inside the cabin
GPS
Fishfinder
Live bait well
Wireless trolling motor
Radar
What's included in the trip price
Rods, reels & tackle
Lures
Drinks
Water
Fishing license
My license cover very one on board.

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
Kids are the greatest to watch fishing. Big smiles, eyes light up and screams that are hilarious.
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

 American Express

 Bank transfer

When paying the remaining balance with a credit card, an additional 2.5% charge will apply.

What’s biting in Panama City Beach right now

AmberjackAmberjack
CobiaCobia
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Grouper (Gag)Grouper (Gag)
King Mackerel (Kingfish)King Mackerel (Kingfish)
Snapper (Red)Snapper (Red)
Spanish MackerelSpanish Mackerel

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