Better Dayz Fishing Charter 

4.8/5 (97 reviews)
 
State licensed
 North Lagoon Drive 5550, Panama City Beach, FL 32408, United States
 
State licensed
4.8/5 (97 reviews)
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North Lagoon Drive 5550
Panama City Beach, FL, United States

Located in Panama City and offers to show you a memorable time on our local waters.

Captain Benji Gilchrist will do his best to make sure you have a fun day full of fishing. This involves 2 to 8-hour trips, mainly fishing for Snapper, King Mackerel, Grouper, Spanish Mackerel, Redfish, Trout, and Flounder, depending on the season and conditions on the day. On these trips, you can expect to use techniques such as light tackle, bottom fishing, trolling, and spinning.

Your fishing adventure starts on a 24’ Custom boat that can safely take up to 4 anglers. 

All rods, reels, and terminal tackle are included in the price so you can focus on what really matters, fishing. Your trip will include all the necessary fishing licenses for the day. The crew will clean and fillet your catch for you to take home at the end of the trip.

Book your trip now and hit the water with us for a great day.

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Customer reviews

Rating summary

4.8/5
out of 5 stars from 97 reviews
Boat
4.8/5
Crew
4.9/5
Experience
4.8/5

Photos & videos by reviewers (84)

Had a great time
Had a great time
Better days fishing
+81

Angler rating

79
12
2
0
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Anglers claimed

Good experience

93%

Appropriate for children

100%

Friendly captain

100%

Satisfied with the boat

96%

Recommend this charter

95%

Caught fish

87%

Showing 1 - 5 of 97 reviews
Showing: 5 of 97 reviews
Luke V.
Luke V.
5.0/5

Jul 20, 2025

8 Hour Trip

Had a great time

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Had a great time out on the boat. We did an 8 hour trip and it was perfect. Captain was a really nice guy and let us go for what we wanted to catch. We caught our limit on snappers quick and caught all different kinds of fish. Would 100% recommend for anyone wanting a captain with good experience and to have a good time with

Had a great time out on the boat. We did an 8 hour trip and it was perfect. Captain was a really nice guy and let us go for what...  

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Kassidy S.
Kassidy S.
5.0/5

May 18, 2025

5 Hour Offshore Trip (AM)

Great captain and great catch!

VERIFIED

We had a great catch and caught our limit in vermillion snapper. After we hit our limit we went and caught some bigger fish for fun and pics and had a great day! Captain was great at keeping up with taking fish off, baiting hooks, and we had him running like crazy once he took us to a great spot with snapper. Great energy and enthusiasm. He was great with entertainment and catching fish! Would def be back!

We had a great catch and caught our limit in vermillion snapper. After we hit our limit we went and caught some bigger fish for...  

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1 person finds this review helpful
 Kassidy S. recommends Better Dayz Fishing Charter
1 person finds this review helpful

Addie T.
Addie T.
5.0/5

Jul 7, 2025

5 Hour Offshore Trip (AM)

Best Trip

VERIFIED
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Captain Benji was the BEST. We had a great time and he had all the best spots to fish! Highly recommend!

Captain Benji was the BEST. We had a great time and he had all the best spots to fish! Highly recommend!  

Captain replied
 Addie T. recommends Better Dayz Fishing Charter
 Addie T. recommends Better Dayz Fishing Charter
undefined (The Captain)
Replied on July 8, 2025
Thank you yall were the best as well!!

Adam K.
Adam K.
5.0/5

Jul 16, 2025

3 Hour kids Trip (AM)

Fantastic trip!

VERIFIED
NEW

Benji was fantastic and I would highly recommend him for families!

Benji was fantastic and I would highly recommend him for families!  

 Adam K. recommends Better Dayz Fishing Charter
 Adam K. recommends Better Dayz Fishing Charter

Jerry D.
Jerry D.
5.0/5

Jun 14, 2025

8 Hour Trip

Better days fishing

VERIFIED

Captain Ben will do his very best to make you have a memorable day. You’ll never forget I’ve been out with him multiple times always great guy always caught fish.

Captain Ben will do his very best to make you have a memorable day. You’ll never forget I’ve been out with him multiple times...  

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 Jerry D. recommends Better Dayz Fishing Charter
1 person finds this review helpful
 Jerry D. recommends Better Dayz Fishing Charter
1 person finds this review helpful

Trip availability and prices

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3 Hour kids Trip (AM)
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3 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
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US $650 
Entire boat: up to 5 people
3 Hour kids Trip (11AM)
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3 Hour Trip, starts at 11:00 AM
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US $650 
Entire boat: up to 5 people
3 Hour kids Trip (PM)
FREE Cancellation 1 day notice
1 Day Trip, starts at 3:00 PM
Overnight stay, liveaboard
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US $650 
Entire boat: up to 5 people
3 Hour Trip (7PM)
FREE Cancellation 1 day notice
3 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 PM
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US $650 
Entire boat: up to 5 people
4 Hour Bay Trip (AM)
FREE Cancellation 1 day notice
4 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
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US $750 
Entire boat: up to 5 people
4 Hour Bay Trip (PM)
FREE Cancellation 1 day notice
4 Hour Trip, starts at 12:00 PM
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US $750 
Entire boat: up to 5 people
4 Hour Bay Trip (5PM)
FREE Cancellation 1 day notice
4 Hour Trip, starts at 5:00 PM
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US $750 
Entire boat: up to 5 people
5 Hour Offshore Trip (AM)
FREE Cancellation 1 day notice
5 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
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US $950 
Entire boat: up to 5 people
5 Hour Trip (PM)
FREE Cancellation 1 day notice
5 Hour Trip, starts at 1:00 PM
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US $950 
Entire boat: up to 5 people
6 Hour Offshore Trip (AM)
FREE Cancellation 1 day notice
6 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
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US $1,150 
Entire boat: up to 5 people
6 Hour Trip (PM)
FREE Cancellation 1 day notice
6 Hour Trip, starts at 2:00 PM
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US $1,150 
Entire boat: up to 5 people
8 Hour Trip
FREE Cancellation 1 day notice
8 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
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US $1,400 
Entire boat: up to 5 people
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Customer reviews

Rating summary

4.8/5
out of 5 stars from 97 reviews
Boat
4.8/5
Crew
4.9/5
Experience
4.8/5

Photos & videos by reviewers (84)

Had a great time
Had a great time
Better days fishing
+81

Angler rating

79
12
2
0
0

Anglers claimed

Good experience

93%

Appropriate for children

100%

Friendly captain

100%

Satisfied with the boat

96%

Recommend this charter

95%

Caught fish

87%

Showing 1 - 5 of 97 reviews
Showing: 5 of 97 reviews
Luke V.
Luke V.
5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

Had a great time

VERIFIED
NEW

8 Hour Trip on July 20, 2025

Had a great time out on the boat. We did an 8 hour trip and it was perfect. Captain was a really nice guy and let us go for what we wanted to catch. We caught our limit on snappers quick and caught all different kinds of fish. Would 100% recommend for anyone wanting a captain with good experience and to have a good time with

Had a great time out on the boat. We did an 8 hour trip and it was perfect. Captain was a really nice guy and let us go for what we wanted to catch. We caught our limit on snappers quick and caught all different kinds of fish. Would 100% recommend for anyone wanting a captain with good experience and to have a good time with  

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 Luke V. recommends Better Dayz Fishing Charter

Kassidy S.
Kassidy S.
5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

Great captain and great catch!

VERIFIED

5 Hour Offshore Trip (AM) on May 18, 2025

We had a great catch and caught our limit in vermillion snapper. After we hit our limit we went and caught some bigger fish for fun and pics and had a great day! Captain was great at keeping up with taking fish off, baiting hooks, and we had him running like crazy once he took us to a great spot with snapper. Great energy and enthusiasm. He was great with entertainment and catching fish! Would def be back!

We had a great catch and caught our limit in vermillion snapper. After we hit our limit we went and caught some bigger fish for fun and pics and had a great day! Captain was great at keeping up with taking fish off, baiting hooks, and we had him running like crazy once he took us to a great spot with snapper. Great energy and enthusiasm. He was great with entertainment and catching fish! Would def be back!  

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 Kassidy S. recommends Better Dayz Fishing Charter
1 person finds this review helpful

Addie T.
Addie T.
5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

Best Trip

VERIFIED
NEW

5 Hour Offshore Trip (AM) on July 7, 2025

Captain Benji was the BEST. We had a great time and he had all the best spots to fish! Highly recommend!

Captain Benji was the BEST. We had a great time and he had all the best spots to fish! Highly recommend!  

 Addie T. recommends Better Dayz Fishing Charter
undefined (The Captain)
Replied on July 8, 2025
Thank you yall were the best as well!!

Adam K.
Adam K.
5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

Fantastic trip!

VERIFIED
NEW

3 Hour kids Trip (AM) on July 16, 2025

Benji was fantastic and I would highly recommend him for families!

Benji was fantastic and I would highly recommend him for families!  

 Adam K. recommends Better Dayz Fishing Charter

Jerry D.
Jerry D.
5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

Better days fishing

VERIFIED

8 Hour Trip on June 14, 2025

Captain Ben will do his very best to make you have a memorable day. You’ll never forget I’ve been out with him multiple times always great guy always caught fish.

Captain Ben will do his very best to make you have a memorable day. You’ll never forget I’ve been out with him multiple times always great guy always caught fish.  

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 Jerry D. recommends Better Dayz Fishing Charter
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FAQs about Better Dayz Fishing Charter

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What is the boat like?

Boat Image
Boat category
Center console boats
Capacity
5 persons
Boat length
24 ft
Year built
2004
Restored in
2024
Boat manufacturer
Custom
Boat type
Center console

Engine model
Yamaha
Powered by
1 x 300HP
Max cruising speed
25 knots
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