Dauphins Charter Fishing
Dauphins Charter Fishing
Head out of Panama City in Florida, and experience some of the best fishing around with Dauphins Charter Fishing! Join Captain Ryan Dauphin, a third-generation angler who knows everything about fishing in the area. He’ll take you to the best fishing spots and make sure to maximize your chances of reeling in some big one.
You’ll head out on “No Control,” a 40’ Henrique offshore sportfishing boat restored in 2024. It’s powered by twin 315HP Cummins engine, so it’ll get you to the best fishing grounds in no time! There’s navigational equipment on board to put you on the fish and maximize your chances of catching big ones.
The waters of the Gulf of Mexico are brimming with a variety of fish species, so there’s always something you can target. Depending on how far out you want to go, you’ll be coming face-to-gill with Amberjack, Mahi Mahi, Cobia, Grouper, Snapper, King and Spanish Mackerel, and Wahoo.
Capt. Ryan will provide you with all the fishing gear on board, including rods, reels, and tackle. You’ll be fishing using live bait as well as a range of artificial lures, trying out a variety of techniques. All you need to bring is some food and drinks so that you stay refreshed throughout your trip!
Join Dauphins Charter Fishing and explore the waters of the Gulf out of Panama City making some amazing memories!
Customer reviews
Rating summary
Photos & videos by reviewers (148)
+145Angler rating
Anglers claimed
Good experience
91%
Appropriate for children
95%
Friendly captain
99%
Satisfied with the boat
96%
Recommend this charter
92%
Caught fish
91%
Aug 19, 2025
6 hour- Bottom Fishing(AM)
Fantastic crew. Great action.
Ryan and Allen were fantastic! They hooked us up with some high action spots. My group of 6 caught about 60 fish and kept 40 on our 6hr charter. I’d highly recommend using them! Ryan is a true professional as a Captain and I wouldn’t hesitate to rebook. Only thing I’ll note, the address posted is not the correct one. It seems it’s hard to get it changed for them on this app. The actual Pier is Pier 98 (a little further from downtown PCB and a longer boat ride to the fishing spots).
Ryan and Allen were fantastic! They hooked us up with some high action spots. My group of 6 caught about 60 fish and kept 40 on...
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May 31, 2025
4 Hour Trip – Trolling Special (AM)
Great Crew and Boat!
Cap'n Ryan and deckhand Alan were fantastic. Very fun and engaging to talk to, knew what they were doing, got us on some fish quick inshore then we went offshore to see if we could fine something bigger. Caught a bunch of Spanish Mackeral and Bonita both inshore and offshore. The boat is amazing with a large indoor cabin for getting out of the sun if desired and a roomy back deck perfect for fishing. Would 1000% fish with them again next time we're in the area.
Cap'n Ryan and deckhand Alan were fantastic. Very fun and engaging to talk to, knew what they were doing, got us on some fish...
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Oct 4, 2024
5 Hour Trip – Bottom Fishing
Best Fishing Trip Ever !
Capt Ryan and Alan could not have been a better team! My family came to visit from Texas and wanted an offshore fishing trip and oh boy did we get a great one. I had never caught mackerel before, but I do love to eat them. Caught several mackerel and Spanish mackerel plus Bonita. Was perfect and my son and nephew talked about it all the rest of the day. Going to book another trip with them to snapper fish in 2025! Private charters are so worth the little extra per person and you get soooo much more than a large party boat. The Capt put us on the fish and the assistant worked double time assisting and keeping our lines in the water ! The equipment and boat was a perfect size with a nice indoor area to take a break after wrestling in a big fish . I can definitely highly recommend them and will book with them again soon. Thanks Captain and Alan from the De Leon Family!
Capt Ryan and Alan could not have been a better team! My family came to visit from Texas and wanted an offshore fishing trip...
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Jul 7, 2025
6 hour- Bottom Fishing(AM)
Extraordinary trip !!!!
We booked with Dauphin Charters with Captain Ryan!!!! We were five and the first mate worked hard to keep us baited and catching !!! Our group all caught fish and we caught our limit and along with that we caught some enormous red snapper!!!! Not a dull moment waiting for a bite as the Capt. moved us to when the bite slowed!!!! Wonderful and productive trip beyond our imaginations!!!! We highly recommend this business!!!
We booked with Dauphin Charters with Captain Ryan!!!! We were five and the first mate worked hard to keep us baited and...
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Jun 2, 2025
8 hour- Bottom Fishing(mix bag)
Crushed it today
Dauphins fishing provided a great fishing experience from the time we stepped on his boat until we stepped off. Captain Ray and his team are first-class, and they put us on fish at every stop, and we caught multiple species. When we got too warm, we just stepped inside the air-conditioned cabin. First time with Captain Ryan guaranteed there will be second, third,... times fishing with them - overall a 10+ out of 10 experience!
Dauphins fishing provided a great fishing experience from the time we stepped on his boat until we stepped off. Captain Ray and...
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Customer reviews
Rating summary
Photos & videos by reviewers (148)
+145Angler rating
Anglers claimed
Good experience
91%
Appropriate for children
95%
Friendly captain
99%
Satisfied with the boat
96%
Recommend this charter
92%
Caught fish
91%
Experience:
Boat
Crew
Overall
Fantastic crew. Great action.
6 hour- Bottom Fishing(AM) on August 19, 2025
Ryan and Allen were fantastic! They hooked us up with some high action spots. My group of 6 caught about 60 fish and kept 40 on our 6hr charter. I’d highly recommend using them! Ryan is a true professional as a Captain and I wouldn’t hesitate to rebook. Only thing I’ll note, the address posted is not the correct one. It seems it’s hard to get it changed for them on this app. The actual Pier is Pier 98 (a little further from downtown PCB and a longer boat ride to the fishing spots).
Ryan and Allen were fantastic! They hooked us up with some high action spots. My group of 6 caught about 60 fish and kept 40 on our 6hr charter. I’d highly recommend using them! Ryan is a true professional as a Captain and I wouldn’t hesitate to rebook. Only thing I’ll note, the address posted is not the correct one. It seems it’s hard to get it changed for them on this app. The actual Pier is Pier 98 (a little further from downtown PCB and a longer boat ride to the fishing spots).
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Great Crew and Boat!
4 Hour Trip – Trolling Special (AM) on May 31, 2025
Cap'n Ryan and deckhand Alan were fantastic. Very fun and engaging to talk to, knew what they were doing, got us on some fish quick inshore then we went offshore to see if we could fine something bigger. Caught a bunch of Spanish Mackeral and Bonita both inshore and offshore. The boat is amazing with a large indoor cabin for getting out of the sun if desired and a roomy back deck perfect for fishing. Would 1000% fish with them again next time we're in the area.
Cap'n Ryan and deckhand Alan were fantastic. Very fun and engaging to talk to, knew what they were doing, got us on some fish quick inshore then we went offshore to see if we could fine something bigger. Caught a bunch of Spanish Mackeral and Bonita both inshore and offshore. The boat is amazing with a large indoor cabin for getting out of the sun if desired and a roomy back deck perfect for fishing. Would 1000% fish with them again next time we're in the area.
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Best Fishing Trip Ever !
5 Hour Trip – Bottom Fishing on October 4, 2024
Capt Ryan and Alan could not have been a better team! My family came to visit from Texas and wanted an offshore fishing trip and oh boy did we get a great one. I had never caught mackerel before, but I do love to eat them. Caught several mackerel and Spanish mackerel plus Bonita. Was perfect and my son and nephew talked about it all the rest of the day. Going to book another trip with them to snapper fish in 2025! Private charters are so worth the little extra per person and you get soooo much more than a large party boat. The Capt put us on the fish and the assistant worked double time assisting and keeping our lines in the water ! The equipment and boat was a perfect size with a nice indoor area to take a break after wrestling in a big fish . I can definitely highly recommend them and will book with them again soon. Thanks Captain and Alan from the De Leon Family!
Capt Ryan and Alan could not have been a better team! My family came to visit from Texas and wanted an offshore fishing trip and oh boy did we get a great one. I had never caught mackerel before, but I do love to eat them. Caught several mackerel and Spanish mackerel plus Bonita. Was perfect and my son and nephew talked about it all the rest of the day. Going to book another trip with them to snapper fish in 2025! Private charters are so worth the little extra per person and...
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Overall
Extraordinary trip !!!!
6 hour- Bottom Fishing(AM) on July 7, 2025
We booked with Dauphin Charters with Captain Ryan!!!! We were five and the first mate worked hard to keep us baited and catching !!! Our group all caught fish and we caught our limit and along with that we caught some enormous red snapper!!!! Not a dull moment waiting for a bite as the Capt. moved us to when the bite slowed!!!! Wonderful and productive trip beyond our imaginations!!!! We highly recommend this business!!!
We booked with Dauphin Charters with Captain Ryan!!!! We were five and the first mate worked hard to keep us baited and catching !!! Our group all caught fish and we caught our limit and along with that we caught some enormous red snapper!!!! Not a dull moment waiting for a bite as the Capt. moved us to when the bite slowed!!!! Wonderful and productive trip beyond our imaginations!!!! We highly recommend this business!!!
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Crew
Overall
Crushed it today
8 hour- Bottom Fishing(mix bag) on June 2, 2025
Dauphins fishing provided a great fishing experience from the time we stepped on his boat until we stepped off. Captain Ray and his team are first-class, and they put us on fish at every stop, and we caught multiple species. When we got too warm, we just stepped inside the air-conditioned cabin. First time with Captain Ryan guaranteed there will be second, third,... times fishing with them - overall a 10+ out of 10 experience!
Dauphins fishing provided a great fishing experience from the time we stepped on his boat until we stepped off. Captain Ray and his team are first-class, and they put us on fish at every stop, and we caught multiple species. When we got too warm, we just stepped inside the air-conditioned cabin. First time with Captain Ryan guaranteed there will be second, third,... times fishing with them - overall a 10+ out of 10 experience!
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