Dauphins Charter Fishing 

4.8/5 (138 reviews)
 
Federally permitted
 U.S. 98 17, Panama City Beach, FL 32407, United States

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!

Dauphins Charter Fishing

Charter Operator

Dauphins Charter Fishing

15 years of experience
 ID & credentials verified
 responds within an hour

Most popular features:

 Fishing License
 Live Bait
 You Keep Catch
 Catch cleaning & filleting
 Drinks
 Toilet
 Air Conditioning
 Ice Box
 Rods, reels & tackle
 Fighting Chair
 Food (Snacks)

Trip availability and prices

Trip Date:
Days:
Group Size:
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3 hour- Spring Break AM
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
3 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
Seasonal trip Feb 1 - May 1
Price for up to 6 people
US $680 
3 hour- Spring Break MD
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
3 Hour Trip, starts at 11:00 AM
Seasonal trip Feb 1 - May 1
Price for up to 6 people
US $680 
3 hour- Spring Break(PM)
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
3 Hour Trip, starts at 3:00 PM
Seasonal trip Feb 1 - May 25
Price for up to 6 people
US $680 
4 Hour Trip – Trolling Special (AM)
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
4 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
Seasonal trip Sep 1 - May 31
Price for up to 6 people
US $800 
4 Hour Trip – Trolling Special (PM)
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
4 Hour Trip, starts at 2:00 PM
Seasonal trip Sep 1 - May 31
Price for up to 6 people
US $800 
4 Hour- Trolling Peak Season(PM)
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
4 Hour Trip, starts at 2:00 PM
Seasonal trip Jun 1 - Aug 31
Price for up to 6 people
US $900 
5 Hour Trip – Bottom Fishing
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
5 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
Seasonal trip Aug 7 - Apr 30
Price for up to 6 people
US $1,200 
6 hour- Bottom Fishing(AM)
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
6 Hour Trip, starts at 6:00 AM
Seasonal trip Jun 1 - Aug 31
Price for up to 6 people
US $1,260 
6 Hour Trip –Bottom Fishing (AM)
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
6 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
Seasonal trip Sep 1 - May 31
Price for up to 6 people
US $1,260 
6 Hour Trip – Bottom Fishing (PM)
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
6 Hour Trip, starts at 2:00 PM
Seasonal trip Sep 1 - May 31
Price for up to 6 people
US $1,260 
6 hour- Bottom Fishing(PM)
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
6 Hour Trip, starts at 2:00 PM
Seasonal trip Jun 1 - Aug 31
Price for up to 6 people
US $1,260 
8 hour- Bottom Fishing(mix bag)
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
8 Hour Trip, starts at 6:00 AM
Seasonal trip Jun 1 - Aug 31
Price for up to 6 people
US $1,680 
8 Hour Trip – Bottom Fishing
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
8 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
Seasonal trip Sep 1 - May 31
Price for up to 6 people
US $1,680 
8 hour- Bottom Fishing(mix bag PM)
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
8 Hour Trip, starts at 2:00 PM
Seasonal trip Jun 1 - Aug 31
Price for up to 6 people
US $1,680 
10 Hour Trip – Bottom Fishing SLAM
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
10 Hour Trip, starts at 6:00 AM
Price for up to 6 people
US $2,100 
12 Hour – Grand Slam Bottom Fishing
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
12 Hour Trip, starts at 6:00 AM
Price for up to 6 people
US $2,520 
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FAQs about Dauphins Charter Fishing

What are the trip rates for Dauphins Charter Fishing?

Dauphins Charter Fishing offers the following trips to customers:

  • US $680 per group - 3 hour- Spring Break AM (3 hours)
  • US $680 per group - 3 hour- Spring Break MD (3 hours)
  • US $680 per group - 3 hour- Spring Break(PM) (3 hours)
  • US $800 per group - 4 Hour Trip – Trolling Special (AM) (4 hours)
  • US $800 per group - 4 Hour Trip – Trolling Special (PM) (4 hours)
  • US $900 per group - 4 Hour- Trolling Peak Season(PM) (4 hours)
  • US $1,200 per group - 5 Hour Trip – Bottom Fishing (5 hours)
  • US $1,260 per group - 6 Hour Trip – Bottom Fishing (PM) (6 hours)
  • US $1,260 per group - 6 Hour Trip –Bottom Fishing (AM) (6 hours)
  • US $1,260 per group - 6 hour- Bottom Fishing(AM) (6 hours)
  • US $1,260 per group - 6 hour- Bottom Fishing(PM) (6 hours)
  • US $1,680 per group - 8 Hour Trip – Bottom Fishing (8 hours)
  • US $1,680 per group - 8 hour- Bottom Fishing(mix bag PM) (8 hours)
  • US $1,680 per group - 8 hour- Bottom Fishing(mix bag) (8 hours)
  • US $2,100 per group - 10 Hour Trip – Bottom Fishing SLAM (10 hours)
  • US $2,520 per group - 12 Hour – Grand Slam Bottom Fishing (12 hours)
Which amenities are available onboard with Dauphins Charter Fishing?

When you book a trip with Dauphins Charter Fishing, you can expect the following amenities onboard:

  • Toilet Full size
  • Air Conditioning
  • Fighting Chair
  • GPS
  • Fishfinder
  • Bed
  • Flybridge
  • Live Bait Well
  • Kitchen
  • Refrigerator
  • Ice Box
  • Radar
What's included in the trip price with Dauphins Charter Fishing?

Trips booked with Dauphins Charter Fishing include:

  • Rods, reels & tackle ($250 charge for losing one)
  • Live Bait (We catch bait, but option to buy more)
  • Lures
  • Catch cleaning & filleting (Marina offers cleaning $1.25/lb vacuum sealed)
  • Snacks (Small snacks are available at no cost on our boat)
  • Drinks (Water is on our vessel at no charge, but you may bring a cooler with drinks of your choice )
  • First Mate (First mate Alan is a veteran mate that has grew up fishing the Gulf of Mexico. He will teach proper techniques and even teach how we tie our hooks and tackle)
  • Fishing License (License included in trip)
What types of fishing does Dauphins Charter Fishing offer?

Dauphins Charter Fishing offers the following types of fishing:

  • Inshore Fishing
  • Nearshore Fishing
  • Offshore Fishing (Depending on the amount of hours booked, we tend to fish 5 miles off the beach up to 40 miles)
  • Reef Fishing
  • Wreck Fishing
  • Flats Fishing
What fishing techniques does Dauphins Charter Fishing offer?

Dauphins Charter Fishing offers the following fishing techniques:

  • Light Tackle
  • Heavy Tackle
  • Bottom Fishing
  • Trolling
  • Spinning
  • Jigging
  • Popping
  • Drift Fishing
  • Kite Fishing
  • Handline
  • Deep Sea Fishing
Which fish species can I catch with Dauphins Charter Fishing?

Top targeted fish species with Dauphins Charter Fishing include:

  • Amberjack
  • Cobia
  • Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
  • Grouper (Broomtail)
  • Grouper (Gag)
  • Grouper (Red)
  • King Mackerel (Kingfish)
  • Snapper (Mangrove)
  • Snapper (Red)
  • Snapper (Vermilion)
  • Spanish Mackerel
  • Wahoo

Your operator

Dauphins Charter Fishing

Panama City Beach, Florida, United States

ID & license verified
230 Customer reviews
Response time within an hour
Member since May 2020
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.

Coming from a family that has been in commercial fishing and charter fishing, Fishing has always been my passion. I came from 3 generations of fisherman. The Gulf of Mexico is considered my home! We look forward to showing you and your group what TIGHT LINES really means!

Our Team
Alan R.

Alan R.

First mate

Don B.

Don B.

Captain

The fish you can target

Amberjack
Amberjack
Cobia
Cobia
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Broomtail Grouper
Broomtail Grouper
Gag Grouper
Gag Grouper
Red Grouper
Red Grouper
King Mackerel (Kingfish)
King Mackerel (Kingfish)
Mangrove Snapper
Mangrove Snapper
Red Snapper
Red Snapper
Vermilion Snapper
Vermilion Snapper
Spanish Mackerel
Spanish Mackerel
Wahoo
Wahoo

What is the boat like?

Boat Image
Boat category
Sportfishing boats
Capacity
6 persons
Boat length
40 ft
Year built
1992
Restored in
2024
Boat manufacturer
Henrique
Boat type
Sportfishing

Engine model
Cummins
Powered by
2 x 315HP
Max cruising speed
24 knots

What kind of fishing will you do?

Inshore Fishing

Nearshore Fishing

Offshore Fishing

Depending on the amount of hours booked, we tend to fish 5 miles off the beach up to 40 miles

Reef Fishing

Wreck Fishing

Flats Fishing

Which fishing techniques you can try

Light Tackle

Heavy Tackle

Bottom Fishing

Trolling

Spinning

Jigging

Popping

Drift Fishing

Kite Fishing

Handline

Deep Sea Fishing

Which amenities are available onboard

Toilet

Full size

Air Conditioning

Fighting Chair

GPS

Fishfinder

Bed

Flybridge

Live Bait Well

Kitchen

Refrigerator

Ice Box

Radar

What’s included in the trip price

Rods, reels & tackle

$250 charge for losing one

Live Bait

We catch bait, but option to buy more

Lures

Catch cleaning & filleting

Marina offers cleaning $1.25/lb vacuum sealed

Snacks

Small snacks are available at no cost on our boat

Drinks

Water is on our vessel at no charge, but you may bring a cooler with drinks of your choice

First Mate

First mate Alan is a veteran mate that has grew up fishing the Gulf of Mexico. He will teach proper techniques and even teach how we tie our hooks and tackle

Fishing License

License included in trip

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.

What the listing policies are

Pickup not included

Transfer to/from departure site is not included in trip rates.

You Keep Catch

Catch and Release Allowed

Disabled Accessible

How you can pay

Book with 10% deposit, pay rest to captain

When the captain confirms your trip, FishingBooker charges your credit card a 10% 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

When paying the remaining balance with a credit card, an additional 4% 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)
Snapper (Vermilion)Snapper (Vermilion)
Spanish MackerelSpanish Mackerel
WahooWahoo

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