Deep Thrills Fishing Charter

Explore the waters of the Florida Panhandle with Deep Thrills Fishing Charter out of Pensacola Beach. You will be able to fish the Inshore waters of Pensacola Bay or nearshore in the Gulf of Mexico. You’ll have by your side Captain Bryan Hopkins, a seasoned angler who’ll make sure you have a fun and successful trip.

Your trip will start on a 27’ ProKat center console Catamaran that can accommodate 6 guests. Powered by twin Yamaha 200 engines and rigged with modern navigation technology. There is a cooler on board for you to use with plenty of Ice, as well as a small restroom.

There are plenty of species you’ll have the chance to catch. There are Red Snapper, Spanish Mackerel, King Mackerel, Redfish, Sheepshead, Vermilion Snapper, Mangrove Snapper, Amberjack, Triggerfish, Lane Snapper, and many more. Using light and heavy tackle, you can bottom fish, troll, or fish topwater. You are free to keep the fish you catch as long as regulations allow. Captain Bryan loves having kids on board, so don’t hesitate to bring them as well.

All the fishing gear you’ll need for the trip will await you on the boat. Fuel, Bait, Ice, and License are included in your price. Tips are customary in the industry – never expected, but always appreciated. Captain Bryan will always give his very best to ensure you have a memorable trip. The captain will clean and bag your catch at the end of the trip and if you would like, you can even have them cooked at the restaurant above the dock.

Have a lot of fun on the water with Deep Thrills Fishing Charter.



Select date to see available trips and rates:

  • Private trip
    Half Day Trip – Inshore-Nearshore
    In demand! Last booked: 5 days ago
    FREE Cancellation 1 day notice
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
    $700
    This trip is great for those bringing children or those new to fishing saltwater. On the 4-hour trip, we will target species such as Spanish Mackerel, Mangrove Snapper, Redfish, or Sheepshead.
  • Private trip
    Half Day Trip – Inshore-Nearshore
    FREE Cancellation 1 day notice
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 1:00 PM
    $700
    A 4-hour trip.
  • Private trip
    3/4 Day Trip – Nearshore
    In demand! Last booked: 4 days ago
    FREE Cancellation 1 day notice
    6 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
    $900
    A longer stay on the water gives you even more time to fish the Gulf. Typically this trip allows for bottom fishing and some trolling depending on the season.
  • Private trip
    Full Day Trip – Nearshore
    FREE Cancellation 1 day notice
    8 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
    $1,200
    This trip gives you plenty of time to fish and enjoy nature. You'll fish the nearshore waters of Florida for 8 hours and have loads of fun.
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About the Captain

Bryan Hopkins
Pensacola Beach, Florida, United States
6 Fishing Reports
ID & License verified
34 Customer reviews
Response time 1 hour
Member since May 2019
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Captain Bryan began fishing somewhere around the age of 7. He would strap his rod and tackle box to his bicycle and set off in search of a nearby pond or creek. There he would wade in the cool streaming black waters with a stringer of bream on his belt loop, casting small baits into the shadows of overhanging bushes against the banks. He eventually had the opportunity as a young teenager to begin fishing offshore in the Gulf of Mexico and has been passionate about the sport ever since. He feels he's been blessed with the opportunity to experience saltwater fishing in places like the Northern Gulf, Florida Keys, as well as the Atlantic Gulf stream, off the Carolina coast. He absolutely enjoys sharing his passion with others, particularly someone who has never had the opportunity to reel in a big fish. It brings him joy to help someone create that lasting memory.

About this listing

Targeted species

Amberjack Amberjack
Cobia Cobia
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi) Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Grouper (Scamp) Scamp Grouper

Boat specs

ProKat (Center console) originally built in 2004, and restored in 2021. Powered by 2 200HP Yamaha engines, with a maximum cruising speed of 40 knots.

Length
27 ft
Capacity
6 persons

Types of fishing

Inshore Fishing
Nearshore Fishing
Offshore Fishing
Reef Fishing
Wreck Fishing

Fishing techniques

Light Tackle
Heavy Tackle
Bottom Fishing
Trolling
Spinning
Jigging

Amenities

Toilet
Small flushable toilet in Console
GPS
Fishfinder
Live Bait Well
Outriggers
Ice Box

Trip includes

Rods, reels & tackle
Live Bait
Lures
Catch cleaning & filleting
Fishing License

Cancellation policy

Free cancellation up to 1 day prior to trip

You can cancel or modify your booking up to 1 day 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.

Listing policies

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
You Keep Catch
Catch and Release Allowed

Payment

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

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Customer reviews

Rating Summary
Excellent
5.0 / 5
out of 5 stars from 32 reviews
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience
Excellent
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Appropriate for children
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Satisfied with the boat
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Catch intended fish
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Billy H.
Denver, Colorado
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Deep Thrills - Great Experience!

VERIFIED   3/4 Day Trip – Nearshore on January 15, 2023
Three of us novices did the 6-hr tour with Bryan and we had a great time. Between the three of us we caught over 40 fish. Bryan...
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Mary S.
Lake Hamilton, AR
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4hr trip with B.Hop!

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip – Inshore-Nearshore on June 19, 2022
This day will forever be one of our favorites! Our Captain pushed our time back a couple hours because he KNEW that the weather...
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Jeremy B.
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Half Day- Inshore

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip – Inshore-Nearshore on June 6, 2022
What a great trip. Went with three kids for first time. Ages 8, 5 and 3. We did not know what to expect but captain Bryan...
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Saundra S.
Cantonment, FL
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Half day trip!

VERIFIED   NEW  Half Day Trip – Inshore-Nearshore on March 16, 2023
Just what our family needed! Beautiful weather and had a blast fishing! Bryan was right on with anything we needed. Can’t...
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Bradley B.
San Antonio, TX
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6hr trip

VERIFIED   3/4 Day Trip – Nearshore on October 13, 2022
Fantastic day out on the water. We were supposed to go in the morning but weather put us fishing in the evening. captain Bryan...
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FAQs about Deep Thrills Fishing Charter

Deep Thrills Fishing Charter offers the following trips to customers:
  • $700 per group, additional $50 per person after 4 guests - Half Day Trip – Inshore-Nearshore (4 hours)
  • $700 per group, additional $50 per person after 4 guests - Half Day Trip – Inshore-Nearshore (4 hours)
  • $900 per group, additional $50 per person after 4 guests - 3/4 Day Trip – Nearshore (6 hours)
  • $1,200 per group, additional $50 per person after 4 guests - Full Day Trip – Nearshore (8 hours)

When you book a trip with Deep Thrills Fishing Charter, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • Toilet Small flushable toilet in Console
  • GPS
  • Fishfinder
  • Live Bait Well
  • Outriggers
  • Ice Box

Trips booked with Deep Thrills Fishing Charter include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle
  • Live Bait
  • Lures
  • Catch cleaning & filleting
  • Fishing License

Deep Thrills Fishing Charter offers the following types of fishing:
  • Inshore Fishing
  • Nearshore Fishing
  • Offshore Fishing
  • Reef Fishing
  • Wreck Fishing

Deep Thrills Fishing Charter offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Light Tackle
  • Heavy Tackle
  • Bottom Fishing
  • Trolling
  • Spinning
  • Jigging

Top targeted fish species with Deep Thrills Fishing Charter include:
  • Amberjack
  • Cobia
  • Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
  • Grouper (Scamp)
  • Redfish
  • Sheepshead
  • Snapper (Lane)
  • Snapper (Mangrove)
  • Snapper (Red)
  • Snapper (Vermilion)
  • Spanish Mackerel
  • Triggerfish (Gray)