Reel Groovy Experiences 

4.7/5 (93 reviews)
 
Federally permitted
 North Lagoon Drive 5550, Panama City Beach, FL 32408, United States

Reel Groovy Experiences (also known as Reel GRooV Fishing Charters) offers top-rated fishing trips in Panama City Beach, Florida, perfect for families, beginners, and seasoned anglers alike.

No matter your experience level or fishing goals, we have a trip for you. Choose from half-day, ¾-day, or full-day charters targeting a wide variety of species like Snapper, Grouper, Tuna, Amberjack, Kingfish, and Redfish. The longer the trip, the better your chances of landing a great catch—experienced anglers are encouraged to go for extended adventures.

You’ll fish aboard our 43’ BHM offshore sportfishing boat, designed for comfort and powered by a 420 HP Cummins engine with modern navigation technology. The vessel includes air conditioning, a bathroom, a Bluetooth speaker for your favorite tunes, and a spacious, covered back deck for comfortable fishing in the shade. A professional first mate is also onboard to assist and help make your trip successful.

Whether you’re a first-timer or a seasoned angler, our crew ensures a smooth, fun, and safe trip for all ages. Kids are welcome, and you’ll be part of the action from start to finish.

We welcome anglers of all ages, and you’re free to keep your catch as long as the specific fish are in season. All bait, tackle, and fishing licenses are included—just bring your snacks, drinks, and a sense of adventure. If you want to fish with live bait, which we recommend, please bring $10/person cash to purchase some on the way out to our fishing holes.

Want to learn more about our business, team, and services? After your fishing charter, unwind with a relaxing sightseeing cruise—we offer those too! Perfect for families, couples, and anyone who loves the water without the rods.

Come have a Reel GRooV time—your next fishing adventure awaits!

Gary Stanfill

Captain

Gary Stanfill

21 years of experience
 ID & credentials verified

Highlights

 Fishing License
 You Keep Catch
 Toilet
 Child Friendly
 Air Conditioning
 Ice Box
 Rods, reels & tackle

Plan your trip

Trip Date:
Days:
Group Size:
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4 Hour Trolling- AM
FREE Cancellation 30 days notice
4 Hour Trip, starts at 5:30 AM
Price for up to 6 people
US $1,100 
4 Hour Trolling- AM
FREE Cancellation 30 days notice
4 Hour Trip, starts at 7:30 AM
Price for up to 6 people
US $1,100 
4 Hour Trolling- PM
FREE Cancellation 30 days notice
4 Hour Trip, starts at 11:30 AM
Price for up to 6 people
US $1,100 
4 Hour Trolling- PM
FREE Cancellation 30 days notice
4 Hour Trip, starts at 1:30 PM
Price for up to 6 people
US $1,100 
6 Hour Trip – AM
FREE Cancellation 30 days notice
6 Hour Trip, starts at 5:30 AM
Price for up to 6 people
US $1,650 
6 Hour Trip- PM
FREE Cancellation 30 days notice
6 Hour Trip, starts at 11:30 AM
Price for up to 6 people
US $1,650 
6 Hour Trip- PM
FREE Cancellation 30 days notice
6 Hour Trip, starts at 1:30 PM
Price for up to 6 people
US $1,650 
8 Hour Trip – AM
FREE Cancellation 30 days notice
8 Hour Trip, starts at 5:30 AM
Price for up to 6 people
US $2,200 
8 Hour Trip – PM
FREE Cancellation 30 days notice
8 Hour Trip, starts at 11:30 AM
Price for up to 6 people
US $2,200 
8 Hour Trip – PM
FREE Cancellation 30 days notice
8 Hour Trip, starts at 1:30 PM
Price for up to 6 people
US $2,200 
10 Hour Trip – AM
FREE Cancellation 30 days notice
10 Hour Trip, starts at 5:30 AM
Price for up to 6 people
US $2,750 
10 Hour Trip – PM
FREE Cancellation 30 days notice
10 Hour Trip, starts at 11:30 AM
Price for up to 6 people
US $2,750 
12 Hour Trip – AM
FREE Cancellation 30 days notice
12 Hour Trip, starts at 5:30 AM
Price for up to 6 people
US $3,300 
There are 17 people looking at this charter.

Customer reviews

Rating summary

4.7/5
out of 5 stars from 93 reviews
Boat
4.7/5
Crew
4.7/5
Experience
4.7/5

Photos & videos by reviewers (87)

GREAT FISHING DAY! 🎣
GREAT FISHING DAY! 🎣
Fishing with Gary
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Angler rating

80
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Anglers claimed

Good experience

88%

Appropriate for children

97%

Friendly captain

94%

Satisfied with the boat

98%

Recommend this charter

90%

Caught fish

91%

Showing 1 - 5 of 93 reviews
Steven B.
Steven B.
5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

Awesome trip!!!

VERIFIED
NEW

4 Hour Trolling- AM on June 18, 2025

My family and I had a blast!! The captain and crew were so knowledgeable and great with our kids. Totally recommend this charter to everyone!! They went above and beyond for us!!

My family and I had a blast!! The captain and crew were so knowledgeable and great with our kids. Totally recommend this charter to everyone!! They went above and beyond for us!!  

 Steven B. recommends Reel Groovy Experiences
Gary Stanfill
Gary Stanfill (The Captain)
Replied on June 18, 2025
Hi Steven, thank you so much for the amazing review! We’re thrilled to hear your family had a blast and that our captain and crew helped make it such a memorable experience—especially for the kids! It means the world to us that you’d recommend Reel Groovy to others. We truly appreciate your support. If you have a moment, we’d love for you to share your experience on our Google profile as well—it really helps us grow! https://g.page/r/CcUp22Yvlt5fEBE/review

Hillari H.
Hillari H.
5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

GREAT FISHING DAY! 🎣

VERIFIED
NEW

6 Hour Trip- PM on July 8, 2025

Capt. Gary and Mark were awesome! Very knowledgeable about fishing holes, good catches, and great fish stories told! Can’t wait to fish with them again!

Capt. Gary and Mark were awesome! Very knowledgeable about fishing holes, good catches, and great fish stories told! Can’t wait to fish with them again!  

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 Hillari H. recommends Reel Groovy Experiences

James M.
James M.
5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

Easy fun

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NEW

4 Hour Trolling- AM on July 3, 2025

Put us on whatever we wanted or could get to in the time allowed. Easy to work with

Put us on whatever we wanted or could get to in the time allowed. Easy to work with  

 James M. recommends Reel Groovy Experiences
Gary Stanfill
Gary Stanfill (The Captain)
Replied on July 6, 2025
Thanks so much for the 5-star rating, James! ⭐️ If you wouldn’t mind clicking over to leave a quick rating on our Google profile as well, we’d really appreciate it. It helps others find us and means a lot to our small business. Thanks again for your support!

Chad L.
Chad L.
5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

Great Time

VERIFIED

4 Hour Trolling- AM on June 3, 2025

Captain Gary and First Mate Landon were amazing. Very clean vessel. Very knowledgeable around the trip, fishing and most importantly catching. Will definitely come back next time we are in the area.

Captain Gary and First Mate Landon were amazing. Very clean vessel. Very knowledgeable around the trip, fishing and most importantly catching. Will definitely come back next time we are in the area.  

 Chad L. recommends Reel Groovy Experiences
Gary Stanfill
Gary Stanfill (The Captain)
Replied on June 11, 2025
Thank you, Chad! Y’all come back!

Kyle B.
Kyle B.
5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

Fishing with Gary

VERIFIED
NEW

4 Hour Trolling- PM on June 11, 2025

 

 Kyle B. recommends Reel Groovy Experiences
Gary Stanfill
Gary Stanfill (The Captain)
Replied on June 18, 2025
Thank you, Kyle! Hope to have you back! 🎣

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FAQs about Reel Groovy Experiences

What are the trip rates for Reel Groovy Experiences?

Reel Groovy Experiences offers the following trips to customers:

  • US $1,100 per group, additional US $70 per person after 6 guests - 4 Hour Trolling- AM (4 hours)
  • US $1,100 per group, additional US $70 per person after 6 guests - 4 Hour Trolling- AM (4 hours)
  • US $1,100 per group, additional US $70 per person after 6 guests - 4 Hour Trolling- PM (4 hours)
  • US $1,100 per group, additional US $70 per person after 6 guests - 4 Hour Trolling- PM (4 hours)
  • US $1,650 per group, additional US $100 per person after 6 guests - 6 Hour Trip – AM (6 hours)
  • US $1,650 per group, additional US $100 per person after 6 guests - 6 Hour Trip- PM (6 hours)
  • US $1,650 per group, additional US $100 per person after 6 guests - 6 Hour Trip- PM (6 hours)
  • US $2,200 per group, additional US $138 per person after 6 guests - 8 Hour Trip – AM (8 hours)
  • US $2,200 per group, additional US $138 per person after 6 guests - 8 Hour Trip – PM (8 hours)
  • US $2,200 per group, additional US $138 per person after 6 guests - 8 Hour Trip – PM (8 hours)
  • US $2,750 per group, additional US $173 per person after 6 guests - 10 Hour Trip – AM (10 hours)
  • US $2,750 per group, additional US $173 per person after 6 guests - 10 Hour Trip – PM (10 hours)
  • US $3,300 per group, additional US $207 per person after 6 guests - 12 Hour Trip – AM (12 hours)
Which amenities are available onboard with Reel Groovy Experiences?

When you book a trip with Reel Groovy Experiences, you can expect the following amenities onboard:

  • Toilet Bathroom onboard
  • Air Conditioning
  • GPS
  • Fishfinder
  • Bed
  • Live Bait Well
  • Refrigerator
  • Multimedia System
  • Outriggers
  • Ice Box
  • Radar
What's included in the trip price with Reel Groovy Experiences?

Trips booked with Reel Groovy Experiences include:

  • Rods, reels & tackle
  • Lures
  • First Mate (First mate available for each trip. 20% tip is customary. )
  • Fishing License (Fishing license is included with the trip price & will cover all customers on the booking. )
What types of fishing does Reel Groovy Experiences offer?

Reel Groovy Experiences offers the following types of fishing:

  • Inshore Fishing
  • Nearshore Fishing
  • Offshore Fishing (10-60 miles)
  • Reef Fishing
  • Wreck Fishing
What fishing techniques does Reel Groovy Experiences offer?

Reel Groovy Experiences offers the following fishing techniques:

  • Light Tackle
  • Heavy Tackle
  • Bottom Fishing
  • Trolling
  • Spinning
  • Jigging
  • Popping
  • Drift Fishing
  • Handline
  • Deep Sea Fishing
Which fish species can I catch with Reel Groovy Experiences?

Top targeted fish species with Reel Groovy Experiences include:

  • Amberjack
  • Cobia
  • Grouper (Gag)
  • Grouper (Red)
  • King Mackerel (Kingfish)
  • Shark (Bull)
  • Snapper (Red)
  • Snapper (Vermilion)
  • Triggerfish (Gray)
  • Tuna (Blackfin)
  • Tuna (Yellowfin)
  • Wahoo

Meet your captain

Gary Stanfill

Panama City Beach, Florida, United States

7 Fishing Reports
ID & license verified
93 Customer reviews
Response time 1 hour
Member since March 2021

I have always wanted to be a deep-sea fisherman and take customers out fishing! I love getting to watch families and young anglers get excited when they’ve caught a big keeper! We are excited to show you a GRooV time on the water!

Our Team
Emily S.

Emily S.

Business associate

Fish you can target

Amberjack
Amberjack
Cobia
Cobia
Gag Grouper
Gag Grouper
Red Grouper
Red Grouper
King Mackerel (Kingfish)
King Mackerel (Kingfish)
Bull Shark
Bull Shark
Red Snapper
Red Snapper
Vermilion Snapper
Vermilion Snapper
Gray Triggerfish
Gray Triggerfish
Blackfin Tuna
Blackfin Tuna
Yellowfin Tuna
Yellowfin Tuna
Wahoo
Wahoo

Your boat

Boat Image
Boat category
Sportfishing boats
Capacity
18 persons
Boat length
43 ft
Year built
1985
Restored in
2024
Boat manufacturer
BHM
Boat type
Sportfishing

Engine model
Cummins
Powered by
1 x 420HP
Max cruising speed
22 knots

Where you can fish

Inshore Fishing

Nearshore Fishing

Offshore Fishing

10-60 miles

Reef Fishing

Wreck Fishing

How you can fish

Light Tackle

Heavy Tackle

Bottom Fishing

Trolling

Spinning

Jigging

Popping

Drift Fishing

Handline

Deep Sea Fishing

What's on board

Toilet

Bathroom onboard

Air Conditioning

GPS

Fishfinder

Bed

Live Bait Well

Refrigerator

Multimedia System

Outriggers

Ice Box

Radar

Included in the price

Rods, reels & tackle

Lures

First Mate

First mate available for each trip. 20% tip is customary.

Fishing License

Fishing license is included with the trip price & will cover all customers on the booking.

How cancellations work

Free cancellation up to 30 days prior to trip

You can cancel or modify your booking up to 30 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.

Listing policies

Pickup not included

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

Child Friendly

Children welcome!

You Keep Catch

Depending on season & limits

Catch and Release Allowed

How to 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

 PayPal

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
Grouper (Gag)Grouper (Gag)
King Mackerel (Kingfish)King Mackerel (Kingfish)
Snapper (Red)Snapper (Red)
Snapper (Vermilion)Snapper (Vermilion)
Triggerfish (Gray)Triggerfish (Gray)
Tuna (Blackfin)Tuna (Blackfin)
WahooWahoo
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