Hurricane Charters 

5.0
(165 reviews)
 
State licensed
 South Lagoon Drive 6814, Panama City Beach, FL 32408, United States–

Hurricane Charters 

Panama City Beach, FL, United States
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19 ft
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5.0
(165 reviews)

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Hurricane Charters is a light tackle professional guide service dedicated to inshore fishing in the Panama City Beach area. Come explore the pristine and beautiful bays, bayous, and backwaters of the area with Captain Eric Nelson as your guide – an extremely passionate angler with decades of experience, both offshore and inshore.

Your fishing platform will be a 2023 19’ East Cape VHP powered with a Mercury 175 HP outboard. This rig strikes a good balance between speed, seaworthiness, and the ability to fish skinny water. The boat comfortably accommodates up to 3 adult anglers. High-quality spinning rods and reels will be provided, as well as fishing tackle, licenses, ice, and bottled water. Meeting locations for trips include Grand Lagoon and various boat ramps in West Bay, North Bay and East Bay depending on weather, wind and fishing conditions.

Trips can be geared towards the expert and novice alike, and my first priority is to create a fun and relaxing angling adventure. Minimum age for youth anglers is 10 years old. You’ll primarily be fishing with artificial lures using spinning tackle, as they make the chase more challenging and the catch more rewarding!

The primary targeted species will be Redfish and Speckled Trout in the bays and marshes and on shallow grass flats. We will generally be fishing water less than 5' deep with a variety of lures including topwater plugs, spoons, jigs, and swimbaits. Sight fishing along the beach during the cooler months is also an option with the proper conditions and presents opportunities for some pretty nice Redfish. The colder months offer sightfishing opportunities for Redfish in very skinny water.

The Emerald Coast is a beautiful place and there is an abundance of wildlife both above and below the waterline to marvel at. Don’t miss this opportunity for a truly rewarding and enriching outdoors experience – come fish with Hurricane Charters!

Hurricane Charters is a light tackle professional guide service dedicated to inshore fishing in the Panama City Beach area. Come explore the pristine and beautiful bays, bayous, and backwaters of the area with Captain Eric Nelson as your guide – an extremely passionate angler with decades of experience, both offshore and inshore.

Your fishing platform will be a 2023 19’ East Cape VHP powered with a Mercury 175 HP outboard. This rig strikes a good balance between speed, seaworthiness, and the ability to fish skinny water. The boat comfortably accommodates up to 3 adult anglers. High-quality spinning rods and reels will be provided, as well as fishing tackle, licenses, ice, and bottled water. Meeting locations for trips include Grand Lagoon and various boat ramps in West Bay, North Bay and East Bay depending on weather, wind and fishing conditions.

Trips can be geared towards the expert and novice alike, and my first priority is to create a fun and relaxing angling adventure. Minimum age for youth anglers is 10 years old. You’ll primarily be fishing with artificial lures using spinning tackle, as they make the chase more challenging and the catch more rewarding!

The primary targeted species will be Redfish and Speckled Trout in the bays and marshes and on shallow grass flats. We will generally be fishing water less than 5' deep with a variety of lures including topwater plugs, spoons, jigs, and swimbaits. Sight fishing along the beach during the cooler months is also an option with the proper conditions and presents opportunities for some pretty nice Redfish. The colder months offer sightfishing opportunities for Redfish in very skinny water.

The Emerald Coast is a beautiful place and there is an abundance of wildlife both above and below the waterline to marvel at. Don’t miss this opportunity for a truly rewarding and enriching outdoors experience – come fish with Hurricane Charters!

Eric Nelson
Captain
Eric Nelson
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Kids Fishing Trip – Fall
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
2 hour trip multiple starting times (7:00 AM, 4:00 PM)
Seasonal trip
Sep 23 - Oct 15
Jack Crevalle
Bluefish (Tailor)
Ladyfish
Spanish Mackerel
US $400
Entire boat: 2 people
Kids Fishing Trip – Spring (PM)
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
2 hour trip starts at 4:00 PM
Seasonal trip
Mar 21 - Apr 30
Jack Crevalle
Bluefish (Tailor)
Ladyfish
Spanish Mackerel
US $400
Entire boat: 2 people
3 Hour Inshore Fishing – Early (AM)
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
3 hour trip starts at 6:00 AM
Seasonal trip
Feb 21 - Nov 18
Jack Crevalle
Redfish
Ladyfish
Spanish Mackerel
+1
US $450
Entire boat: 2 people
3 Hour Inshore Fishing – Late (AM)
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
3 hour trip starts at 9:00 AM
Seasonal trip
Sep 1 - Nov 15
Jack Crevalle
Redfish
Ladyfish
Spanish Mackerel
+1
US $450
Entire boat: 2 people
3 Hour Inshore Flats Fishing – (PM)
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
3 hour trip starts at 12:30 PM
Seasonal trip
Sep 15 - Nov 15
Jack Crevalle
Redfish
Ladyfish
Spanish Mackerel
+1
US $450
Entire boat: 2 people
3 Hour – Evening Inshore Fishing
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
3 hour trip starts at 4:00 PM
Seasonal trip
Aug 8 - Oct 31 (Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun)
Jack Crevalle
Redfish
Ladyfish
Spanish Mackerel
+2
US $450
Entire boat: 2 people
4 Hour Inshore Flats Fishing – (AM)
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
4 hour trip starts at 6:00 AM
Seasonal trip
Feb 7 - Nov 18
Jack Crevalle
Bluefish (Tailor)
Redfish
Ladyfish
+2
US $550
Entire boat: 2 people
4 Hour Inshore Flats Fishing – (PM)
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
4 hour trip starts at 1:00 PM
Seasonal trip
Sep 10 - Nov 18
Jack Crevalle
Bluefish (Tailor)
Redfish
Ladyfish
+1
US $550
Entire boat: 2 people
5 Hour Inshore Flats Fishing – (AM)
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
5 hour trip starts at 6:00 AM
Seasonal trip
Feb 20 - Nov 18
Jack Crevalle
Bluefish (Tailor)
Redfish
Ladyfish
+2
US $650
Entire boat: 2 people
5 Hour Inshore Flats Fishing – (PM)
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
5 hour trip starts at 1:00 PM
Seasonal trip
Sep 15 - Nov 15
Jack Crevalle
Bluefish (Tailor)
Redfish
Ladyfish
+1
US $650
Entire boat: 2 people
6 Hour Inshore Flats Fishing – (AM)
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
6 hour trip starts at 6:00 AM
Seasonal trip
Sep 20 - Nov 18
Jack Crevalle
Bluefish (Tailor)
Redfish
Ladyfish
+2
US $750
Entire boat: 2 people
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Rating

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

Anglers' gallery (194)

What anglers say

96%
Great experience
94%
Family friendly
100%
Friendly captain
100%
Good boat
100%
Recommended
96%
Caught fish

Reviews (165)

  • Everett White
    Everett White
    us
    Florida, US
    •
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified

    Great time.

    3 Hour Inshore Fishing – Late (AM) on July 8, 2026 • 2 adults • 1 child

    My son and I had a blast. The captain made sure that we were on the fish and really helped my son.

  • Daniel Murdoch
    Daniel Murdoch
    us
    Colorado, US
    •
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified

    We had a great time

    4 Hour Inshore Flats Fishing – (PM) on March 30, 2026 • 2 adults

    Eric was great. Boat was great as well. Got on trout immediately and found some reds at the end. Was exactly what I was hoping for.

  • Holly Paddock
    Holly Paddock
    us
    Indiana, US
    •
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified

    Fishing with Eric

    4 Hour Inshore Flats Fishing – (AM) on March 29, 2026 • 2 adults
  • Justin Stroud
    Justin Stroud
    us
    South Carolina, US
    •
    Member since 2024
    5.0
    Verified

    Eric is a heck of a Captain and guide!

    4 Hour Inshore Flats Fishing – (PM) on March 29, 2024 • 2 adults

    Booked an inshore/bay trip with Hurricane Charters extremely last minute and we had a blast. Eric is extremely knowledgeable of the species and the huge area he’s fishing and he put us on fish in no time. Redfish started slow so he put us on trout fast, we caught a bunch but really wanted to hook up to some red’s so we swapped spots and rods and my son was hooked up on a red in no time. Wind shifted on us and became a challenge so we moved again and I hooked up on a red! We both missed a few reds too. If the wind had dealt us a different hand, I have no doubt that we’d have caught a limit. But given the tough conditions half way through the trip, Eric still made it his mission to get us on some fish regardless. You can tell he loves what he does and is in it for the right reasons! Book the trip with him, I can assure you that you’ll have absolutely no regrets. Only regret we had was we didn’t book earlier in our vacation so we could’ve gotten him to take us more than once!

  • Tristen Marcengill
    Tristen Marcengill
    us
    South Carolina, US
    •
    Member since 2025
    5.0
    Verified

    Great times and PB’s

    4 Hour Inshore Flats Fishing – (AM) on April 19, 2025 • 2 adults

    We had an awesome time out on the water this morning! Once we found the trout, it felt like we couldn’t catch them fast enough — nonstop action. After that, we went looking for some reds to add a challenge to the day. We saw some monsters out there! The wind made things a bit tricky, but we still managed to land a few. Overall, it was a great experience. I’d definitely recommend him and look forward to coming back again!

  • Daniel Lindsey
    Daniel Lindsey
    us
    Alabama, US
    •
    Member since 2025
    5.0
    Verified

    Very Enjoyable Trip

    5 Hour Inshore Flats Fishing – (PM) on March 22, 2025 • 2 adults

    Thanks to Capt Eric for a great time and effort to get us on some fish. Caught a few specks. Given weather patterns the week we went out, it was slow day, but Eric went above and beyond to try to get us on some schools. Would definitely consider coming back for another trip when weather is more conducive to sight fishing for Reds; Capt Eric’s boat and setup would be fantastic for sight fishing reds on the flats.

  • Payton Lane
    Payton Lane
    Repeat angler
    us
    Tennessee, US
    •
    Member since 2018
    •
    7 trips
    5.0
    Verified

    Inshore bay fishing

    Tarpon Fishing - 5 Hours on June 17, 2025 • 2 adults

    Originally booked the tarpon fishing but the weather was too bad but Eric still took us out for the inshore bay fishing. We had an absolute blast! Very knowledgeable guy easy to talk to and he helped my Wife every step of the way with casting and working the different type of baits! He an excellent guy and he put us on the fish almost constant action highly recommend him!

  • Cody Jarrell
    Cody Jarrell
    us
    Georgia, US
    •
    Member since 2020
    5.0
    Verified

    Great morning of inshore action!

    3 Hour Inshore Fishing – Early (AM) on May 26, 2025 • 3 adults • 1 child

    Captain Eric was awesome! The bite was a little slow first thing at 5:00 but that didn’t discourage him! We worked grasslines and flats to catch a TON of trout! A nice slot red and several other species! Could not have asked for a more relaxed morning of fishing! The boat was clean and accessible and the equipment top notch! Would recommend 10/10 everytime!

  • Abner Meza
    Abner Meza
    us
    Texas, US
    •
    Member since 2025
    5.0
    Verified

    Wife’s first red fish!

    3 Hour Inshore Fishing – Early (AM) on April 28, 2025 • 2 adults

    I asked Captain Eric that I wanted to put my wife on her first ever red fish and he delivered!! Although they played hard to get we got on plenty of trout and other fun fighting fish and had a blast doing so. Eric was very kind and helpful on teaching my wife where and how to cast her bait. Would 100% come back to do another trip and to recommend to other people.

  • Colin Taylor
    Colin Taylor
    us
    New York, US
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    Member since 2025
    5.0
    Verified

    Captain Eric is top notch

    4 Hour Inshore Flats Fishing – (AM) on June 19, 2025 • 2 adults

    Myself and my girlfriend booked an inshore trip with captain eric and had blast. Captain Eric is very knowledgeable and eager to help you figure out how to cast and retrieve properly. We will be fishing with Captain Eric again in the future thank you for a great last day sir !

Rating

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

Anglers' gallery (194)

What anglers say

96%
Great experience
94%
Family friendly
100%
Friendly captain
100%
Good boat
100%
Recommended
96%
Caught fish

All reviews (165)

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Kevin Boyett
Kevin Boyett
Repeat angler
us
Texas, US
•
Member since 2021
•
3 trips
5.0
Verified
New
Awesome trip!
5 Hour Inshore Flats Fishing – (AM) on September 2, 2026 • 2 adults

Captain Eric put us on fish the whole trip and took the time to help teach my son-in-law how to cast a spinning reel and what to look for when casting which made his trip unforgettable.

Ben Baccus
Ben Baccus
us
Texas, US
•
Member since 2026
5.0
Verified
Great fishing!
5 Hour Inshore Flats Fishing – (AM) on August 10, 2026 • 1 adult

Had a great time fishing! We caught several good-sized redfish and trout, and the guide was awesome. He knew where to find the fish and made the whole trip a lot of fun. Would definitely recommend him and will be booking another trip next time!

Reported catch:
Speckled Trout
Redfish
Eric Nelson
Response from Captain

Ben, thank you very much for the review. Pretty good fishing for a hot August morning.

Andrew Rohrs
Andrew Rohrs
Repeat angler
us
Texas, US
•
Member since 2018
•
6 trips
5.0
Verified
Awesome Trip
5 Hour Inshore Flats Fishing – (AM) on June 30, 2026 • 3 adults

Captain Eric was a blast to fish with. He worked hard putting us on fish. Tough conditions but he never stopped until we found them. He was very patient and a great teacher. Would highly recommend using his seevice!

Reported catch:
Redfish
Speckled Trout
Eric Nelson
Response from Captain

Andrew, thank you very much for the kind review. Definitely been a scorcher this week and fishing has been erratic. Thanks for bearing with me.

Jonathan Jude
Jonathan Jude
us
Kentucky, US
•
Member since 2026
5.0
Verified
Excellent Trip!
3 Hour Inshore Fishing – Early (AM) on June 16, 2026 • 2 adults

You will catch fish! Captain Eric was great, we caught fish from the time we started until the time we left. We had a great time and would recommend Hurricane Charters to anyone.

Reported catch:
Speckled Trout
Ladyfish
Eric Nelson
Response from Captain

Jonathan, thanks so much for the nice review. Ended up with some great weather and a good bite. Thanks for the trip

Grant Behnke
Grant Behnke
us
Illinois, US
•
Member since 2026
5.0
Verified
would recommend to anyone
5 Hour Inshore Flats Fishing – (AM) on July 3, 2026 • 2 adults

caught lots of trout had an absolute blast captain Eric was a very nice and down to earth guy that truly wants to put his clients on fish 110% recommend

Reported catch:
Ladyfish
Speckled Trout
Eric Nelson
Response from Captain

Grant, thank you so much for the nice review. It was a pleasure fishing with you and your new bride.

FAQs about Hurricane Charters

Hurricane Charters offers the following trips to customers:
  • US $400 per group - Kids Fishing Trip – Fall (2 hours)
  • US $400 per group - Kids Fishing Trip – Fall - 4:00 PM (2 hours)
  • US $400 per group - Kids Fishing Trip – Spring (PM) (2 hours)
  • US $450 per group - 3 Hour – Evening Inshore Fishing (3 hours)
  • US $450 per group - 3 Hour Inshore Fishing – Early (AM) (3 hours)
  • US $450 per group - 3 Hour Inshore Fishing – Late (AM) (3 hours)
  • US $450 per group - 3 Hour Inshore Flats Fishing – (PM) (3 hours)
  • US $550 per group - 4 Hour Inshore Flats Fishing – (AM) (4 hours)
  • US $550 per group - 4 Hour Inshore Flats Fishing – (PM) (4 hours)
  • US $650 per group - 5 Hour Inshore Flats Fishing – (AM) (5 hours)
  • US $650 per group - 5 Hour Inshore Flats Fishing – (PM) (5 hours)
  • US $750 per group - 6 Hour Inshore Flats Fishing – (AM) (6 hours)
When you book a trip with Hurricane Charters, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • GPS
  • Fishfinder
  • Live bait well
  • Wireless trolling motor
Trips booked with Hurricane Charters include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle (Shimano, Penn, Daiwa)
  • Lures
  • Drinks (Bottled water)
  • Fishing license (Fishing licenses for all anglers is included in the price of the charter.)
  • Fly fishing equipment
Hurricane Charters offers the following types of fishing:
  • Inshore fishing
  • Flats fishing
  • Backcountry fishing
Hurricane Charters offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Light tackle
  • Spinning
  • Popping
  • Fly fishing
  • Drift fishing
Top targeted fish species with Hurricane Charters include:
  • Black Drum
  • Bluefish (Tailor)
  • Flounder
  • Jack Crevalle
  • Ladyfish
  • Redfish
  • Spanish Mackerel
  • Speckled Trout
  • Tarpon

Your captain

Eric Nelson
Eric Nelson

Panama City Beach, Florida, United States

1 Fishing Report
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165 Customer reviews
Typical response within an hour
Member since March 2020
Angler's Choice

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I have fished the waters of the Florida Panhandle for 40+ years from St. Marks to Destin. My father started me fly fishing for Bream and Bass on the lakes around Tallahassee, Florida as a young child and I have been obsessed with fishing and being on the water ever since. I have fished extensively both offshore and inshore off the Florida Panhandle and Big Bend areas, as well as the east coast of central Florida. I moved to Panama City Beach to pursue my passion of chasing Redfish and Speckled Trout on the shallow flats with light tackle as well as fishing for Tarpon and other critters along the beaches in the summer. I really love fishing, guiding and enjoying the beauty and solitude of a day on the water, which is why I obtained my Captain's license and began running charters.

Eric Nelson
Eric Nelson
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Angler's Choice
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reports
165
reviews
2020
member since
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response
I have fished the waters of the Florida Panhandle for 40+ years from St. Marks to Destin. My father started me fly fishing for Bream and Bass on the lakes around Tallahassee, Florida as a young child and I have been obsessed with fishing and being on the water ever since. I have fished extensively both offshore and inshore off the Florida Panhandle and Big Bend areas, as well as the east coast of central Florida. I moved to Panama City Beach to pursue my passion of chasing Redfish and Speckled Trout on the shallow flats with light tackle as well as fishing for Tarpon and other critters along the beaches in the summer. I really love fishing, guiding and enjoying the beauty and solitude of a day on the water, which is why I obtained my Captain's license and began running charters.

The fish you can target

Black Drum
Black Drum
Bluefish (Tailor)
Bluefish (Tailor)
Flounder
Flounder
Jack Crevalle
Jack Crevalle
Ladyfish
Ladyfish
Redfish
Redfish
Spanish Mackerel
Spanish Mackerel
Speckled Trout
Speckled Trout
Tarpon
Tarpon
Black Drum
Black Drum
Bluefish (Tailor)
Bluefish (Tailor)
Flounder
Flounder
Jack Crevalle
Jack Crevalle
Ladyfish
Ladyfish

Real catches by this captain

  • Great fishing!
    Ben B.
    Ben B.
  • August fishing trip
    Brannon G.
    Brannon G.
  • great charter trip
    Trey H.
    Trey H.
  • Great time.
    Everett W.
    Everett W.
  • We had a great time
    Daniel M.
    Daniel M.
  • Fishing with Eric
    Holly P.
    Holly P.
  • Great fishing trip
    Daniel P.
    Daniel P.
  • Captain Eric is top notch
    Colin T.
    Colin T.
  • Inshore bay fishing
    Payton L.
    Payton L.
  • We had a blast
    Lee S.
    Lee S.

What is the boat like?

Boat image
Boat category
Skiffs and flats boats
Capacity
2 persons
Boat length
19 ft
Year built
2023
Boat manufacturer
East Cape VHP
Boat type
Flats boat
Engine model
Mercury
Powered by
1 x 175HP
Max cruising speed
50 knots

What kind of fishing will you do?

Inshore Fishing
Flats Fishing
Backcountry Fishing

Which fishing techniques you can try

Light Tackle
Spinning
Popping
Fly Fishing
Drift Fishing

Which amenities are available onboard

GPS
Fishfinder
Live bait well
Wireless trolling motor
What's included in the trip price
Rods, reels & tackle
Shimano, Penn, Daiwa
Lures
Drinks
Bottled water
Fishing license
Fishing licenses for all anglers is included in the price of the charter.
Fly fishing equipment

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
Recommended to be at least 10 years old
Catch and release mandatory
I am primarily a catch and release guide service

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

 Visa

 Mastercard

 American Express

What’s biting in Panama City Beach right now

Jack CrevalleJack Crevalle
RedfishRedfish
Spanish MackerelSpanish Mackerel
Speckled TroutSpeckled Trout
TarponTarpon

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