No Excuses Fishing Charters welcomes you aboard No Excuses, a sturdy boat with federal permits which allows fishing outside state waters. Captain Charles Brahier has been fishing out of Panama City for over 30 years both inshore and offshore. Come join him and have a day to remember as you explore these beautiful and rich grounds. The captain and his crew will give their all to accommodate your needs and make certain you have an enjoyable trip in Florida!

Your trip for the day is a 42’ Hatteras flybridge that can comfortably fit 6 guests. Running on twin 450 HP Cummins engines, along with its comprehensive navigation electronics, the boat will take you to the fish in no time. The onboard facilities include a flybridge, toilet, kitchen, and bed. For fishing, the boat’s equipped with outriggers and a livewell.

To make your trip even more enjoyable, the boat’s got air-conditioning, a TV, a refrigerator, and an ice-box. In case you need any help, feel free to turn to the first mate.

On your trip, you can chase all sorts of Snapper, and Grouper, Mahi Mahi, Triggerfish, Cobia, King Mackerel, as well as Amberjack. You’ll attract them by bottom fishing, deep sea fishing, trolling, and jigging, and you’re allowed to keep your catch. Kids are welcome to join aboard.

The crew provides all fishing equipment, dead bait, and licenses. You’re recommended to bring any food and drinks you like. Fish cleaning and packaging are available at the marina, so drop off your catch to be cleaned and dine at one of the many top-notch restaurants located near the marina.

Pick your day, grab your stuff, and embark on a fishing adventure with No Excuses Fishing Charters!



Select date to see available trips and rates:

  • Private trip
    6 Hour Trip – August-May (AM)
    FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
    6 Hour Trip, starts at 6:00 AM
    Seasonal trip Aug 4 - May 31 (Sat, Sun)
    US $1,200
    Come have lots of fun on a bottom fishing trip on the fish-rich waters of Florida. You and Captain Charles will depart at 6:00 a.m. and spend 6 hours fishing. The trip includes all the fishing tackle, dead bait, as well as fishing licenses
  • Private trip
    6 Hour Trip – August-May (PM)
    FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
    6 Hour Trip, starts at 1:30 PM
    Seasonal trip Aug 4 - May 31 (Fri, Sat, Sun)
    US $1,200
    Enjoy a lovely afternoon on the rich waters of Florina. You and your group will be bottom fishing for 6 hours. You'll leave the dock at 1:30 p.m. and get back at 7:30 p.m. Your trip includes all the fishing equipment, licenses, as well as dead bait.
  • Private trip
    6 Hour Trip – June-August (AM)
    FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
    6 Hour Trip, starts at 6:00 AM
    Seasonal trip Jun 1 - Aug 3 (Fri, Sat, Sun)
    US $1,350
    You and your company will be bottom fishing the gorgeous waters of Florida. You'll leave the dock at 6:00 a.m. to target a variety of respectable fish that roam the area. The captain covers you for all the equipment, dead bait, and licenses.
  • Private trip
    6 Hour Trip – June-August (PM)
    FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
    6 Hour Trip, starts at 1:30 PM
    Seasonal trip Jun 1 - Aug 3 (Fri, Sat, Sun)
    US $1,350
    Embark on a 6-hour journey on Florida's beautiful and bountiful fishing grounds. Starting at 1:30 p.m., you'll spend a lovely afternoon bottom fishing for many respectable species. Captain Charles provides the equipment, dead bait, and fishing licenses.
  • Private trip
    8 Hour Trip – August-May
    FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
    8 Hour Trip, starts at 6:00 AM
    Seasonal trip Aug 4 - May 31 (Sat, Sun)
    US $1,600
    Your journey starts at 6:00 a.m. and will see you bottom fish for a number of prized species that roam the waters of Florida. The trip includes all the fishing tackle and dead bait, as well as fishing licenses. You return to the dock after 8 hours of fishing.
  • Private trip
    8 Hour Trip – June-August
    FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
    8 Hour Trip, starts at 6:00 AM
    Seasonal trip Jun 1 - Aug 3 (Fri, Sat, Sun)
    US $1,800
    Hit the water together with Captain Charles and experience a summer bottom fishing adventure in Florida. This trip runs from June 1 to August 3 and includes all the rods, reels, tackle, dead bait, and fishing licenses. You depart at 6:00 a.m. and return at 2:00 p.m.
  • Private trip
    10 Hour Trip – August-May
    FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
    10 Hour Trip, starts at 6:00 AM
    Seasonal trip Aug 4 - May 31 (Sat, Sun)
    US $2,000
    Fish the rich grounds of Florida for 10 hours and create many lovely memories you'll enjoy passing on to your loved ones. The trip starts at 6:00 a.m. and includes rods, reels, tackle, fishing licenses, as well as dead bait.
  • Private trip
    10 Hour Trip – June-July
    FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
    10 Hour Trip, starts at 6:00 AM
    Seasonal trip Jun 1 - Jul 31 (Fri, Sat, Sun)
    US $2,250
    Join this exciting trip any day from June 1 through July 31 and have a memorable time bottom fishing for many prized species that dwell in this part of Florida. You and the captain will depart at 6:00 a.m. and get back at 4:00 p.m.
  • Private trip
    12 Hour Trip – August-May
    FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
    12 Hour Trip, starts at 6:00 AM
    Seasonal trip Aug 4 - May 31 (Sat, Sun)
    US $2,400
    Join Captain Charles aboard his comfy and well-equipped boat and enjoy 12 hours on the water. You'll be bottom fishing for a number of prized species, both delicious and hard-fighting. Your trip starts at 6:00 a.m. and finishes at 6:00 p.m.
  • Private trip
    12 Hour Trip – June-August
    FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
    12 Hour Trip, starts at 6:00 AM
    Seasonal trip Jun 1 - Aug 3 (Fri, Sat, Sun)
    US $2,700
    Spend 12 hours on the waters of Florida and create memories of a lifetime. Starting your trip at 6:00 a.m., you'll embark on the area's offshore grounds and have a great time chasing as many prized species as you can. The captain supplies all the gear, licenses, and live bait.
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FAQs about No Excuses Fishing Charters

No Excuses Fishing Charters offers the following trips to customers:
  • US $1,200 per group - 6 Hour Trip – August-May (AM) (6 hours)
  • US $1,200 per group - 6 Hour Trip – August-May (PM) (6 hours)
  • US $1,350 per group - 6 Hour Trip – June-August (AM) (6 hours)
  • US $1,350 per group - 6 Hour Trip – June-August (PM) (6 hours)
  • US $1,600 per group - 8 Hour Trip – August-May (8 hours)
  • US $1,800 per group - 8 Hour Trip – June-August (8 hours)
  • US $2,000 per group - 10 Hour Trip – August-May (10 hours)
  • US $2,250 per group - 10 Hour Trip – June-July (10 hours)
  • US $2,400 per group - 12 Hour Trip – August-May (12 hours)
  • US $2,700 per group - 12 Hour Trip – June-August (12 hours)

When you book a trip with No Excuses Fishing Charters, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • Toilet
  • Air Conditioning
  • GPS Simrad
  • Fishfinder Furuno
  • Bed
  • Flybridge
  • Live Bait Well
  • Kitchen
  • Refrigerator
  • Outriggers
  • Ice Box
  • Radar Simrad

Trips booked with No Excuses Fishing Charters include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle
  • First Mate
  • Fishing License

No Excuses Fishing Charters offers the following types of fishing:
  • Offshore Fishing
  • Reef Fishing
  • Wreck Fishing

No Excuses Fishing Charters offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Bottom Fishing
  • Trolling
  • Jigging
  • Deep Sea Fishing

Top targeted fish species with No Excuses Fishing Charters include:
  • Amberjack
  • Cobia
  • Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
  • Grouper (Gag)
  • Grouper (Red)
  • Grouper (Scamp)
  • Grouper (Snowy)
  • King Mackerel (Kingfish)
  • Snapper (Lane)
  • Snapper (Red)
  • Snapper (Vermilion)
  • Triggerfish (Gray)

Meet the Captain

Charles Brahier
Panama City, Florida, United States
ID & license verified
4 Customer reviews
Response time within an hour
Member since July 2021
Captain Charles welcomes you to Florida for an offshore adventure you won't easily forget. He offers many different fishing trips for all sorts of anglers. Pick the one that suits you the best and have a great time fishing!

About this listing

Targeted species

Amberjack Amberjack
Cobia Cobia
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi) Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Grouper (Gag) Gag Grouper

Boat specs

Hatteras (Sportfishing) originally built in 1973. Powered by 2 450HP Cummings engines, with a maximum cruising speed of 16 knots.

Length
42 ft
Capacity
6 persons

Types of fishing

Offshore Fishing
Reef Fishing
Wreck Fishing

Fishing techniques

Bottom Fishing
Trolling
Jigging
Deep Sea Fishing

Amenities

Toilet
Air Conditioning
GPS
Simrad
Fishfinder
Furuno
Bed
Flybridge

Trip includes

Rods, reels & tackle
First Mate
Fishing License

Cancellation policy

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.

Listing policies

Pickup not included
Transfer to/from departure site is not included in trip rates.
Child Friendly
You Keep Catch
Catch and Release Allowed

Payment

Pay online in full

Pay online in full through FishingBooker and save on credit card fees at the dock.

No additional fees.
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
When paying the remaining balance with a credit card, an additional 3% charge will apply.

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Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.9 / 5
out of 5 stars from 4 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.8 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (5)
Fishing with Charles
Great 10 hour trip.
Great 10 hour trip.
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Harrison W.
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Experience:
Very good
4.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Fishing with Charles

VERIFIED   6 Hour Trip – June-August (AM) on July 2, 2023
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DAVID C.
Temple, GA
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
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Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Great 10 hour trip.

VERIFIED   10 Hour Trip – August-May on May 29, 2022
The captain and deck hand were awesome. They put us on fish right away. We caught about everything I asked him to catch. Even...
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Marvin C.
Batesville, MS
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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8 hour trip

VERIFIED   8 Hour Trip – August-May on August 7, 2022
This was the best trip that we have had. The captain and mate were the best they went out of their way to see that we had a...
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Peter K.
Suwanee, GA
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
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Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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VERIFIED   12 Hour Trip – August-May on September 4, 2022
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