Better Dayz Fishing Charter
4.8/5 (100 reviews)
State licensed
North Lagoon Drive 5550, Panama City Beach, FL 32408, United States–
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.
Customer reviews
Rating summary
Boat
4.8/5
Crew
4.9/5
Experience
4.8/5
Photos & videos by reviewers (88)
+85Angler rating
82
12
2
0
0
Anglers claimed
Good experience
94%
Appropriate for children
100%
Friendly captain
100%
Satisfied with the boat
96%
Recommend this charter
95%
Caught fish
88%
Showing 1 - 5 of 100 reviews
Showing: 5 of 100 reviews
Chancey Hodges
5.0
Verified
Great Captain and a Fine Young Man
3 Hour kids Trip (PM) on October 15, 2025 • 2 adults • 2 children
Captain Benji is a great young man that absolutely loves what he does and he shares that love with his clients. We went out with him for a 3 hour trip for Vermillion Snapper and he got us on them. However, a dolphin showed up in scene and completely shut our fishing down in that spot. Benji moved us around trying to find fish until we decided as a group to go after some Amber Jack to carch and release. That was awesome! A bery strong athletic fish. I will be using Better Dayz Fishing for our next trip.
Reported catch:
0
Lisa Whitman
5.0
Verified
New
perfect trip!
4 Hour Bay Trip - 12:00 PM on November 29, 2025 • 4 adults
Captain Benji was personable, knowledgeable, funny, attentive… all the things you’re looking for on a fish trip. We caught some fish, had some laughs, and made a new friend with Benji. Looking forward to next year. we will definitely be calling him again!
Reported catch:
0
Luke Vallandingham
5.0
Verified
Had a great time
8 Hour Trip on July 20, 2025 • 3 adults
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
Reported catch:
0
Kassidy Stone
5.0
Verified
Great captain and great catch!
5 Hour Offshore Trip (AM) on May 18, 2025 • 4 adults
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!
Reported catch:
2
Brandon Beaven
5.0
Verified
Great Trip for kids
3 Hour kids Trip - 11:00 AM on October 7, 2025 • 4 adults • 1 child
Benji was great. Caught a lot of groupers, all of them just under the minimum size to harvest. It was a great time out in the Gulf and in the bay. My 7 year old son had a great time.
Reported catch:
Response from Captain
October 7, 2025
thank you yall were awesome
0
Trip availability and prices
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3 Hour kids Trip
FREE Cancellation 1 day notice
3 Hour Trip
starts at 7:00 AM
US $650
Entire boat: up to 5 people
US $650
Entire boat: up to 5 people
3 Hour kids Trip - 11:00 AM
FREE Cancellation 1 day notice
3 Hour Trip
starts at 11:00 AM
US $650
Entire boat: up to 5 people
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
US $650
Entire boat: up to 5 people
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
US $650
Entire boat: up to 5 people
US $650
Entire boat: up to 5 people
4 Hour Bay Trip
FREE Cancellation 1 day notice
4 Hour Trip
starts at 7:00 AM
US $750
Entire boat: up to 5 people
US $750
Entire boat: up to 5 people
4 Hour Bay Trip - 12:00 PM
FREE Cancellation 1 day notice
4 Hour Trip
starts at 12:00 PM
US $750
Entire boat: up to 5 people
US $750
Entire boat: up to 5 people
4 Hour Bay Trip - 5:00 PM
FREE Cancellation 1 day notice
4 Hour Trip
starts at 5:00 PM
US $750
Entire boat: up to 5 people
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
US $950
Entire boat: up to 5 people
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
US $950
Entire boat: up to 5 people
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
US $1,150
Entire boat: up to 5 people
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
US $1,150
Entire boat: up to 5 people
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
US $1,400
Entire boat: up to 5 people
US $1,400
Entire boat: up to 5 people
Customer reviews
Rating summary
Boat
4.8/5
Crew
4.9/5
Experience
4.8/5
Photos & videos by reviewers (88)
+85Angler rating
82
12
2
0
0
Anglers claimed
Good experience
94%
Appropriate for children
100%
Friendly captain
100%
Satisfied with the boat
96%
Recommend this charter
95%
Caught fish
88%
Showing 1 - 5 of 100 reviews
Showing: 5 of 100 reviews
Chancey Hodges
5.0
Verified
Great Captain and a Fine Young Man
3 Hour kids Trip (PM) on October 15, 2025 • 2 adults • 2 children
Captain Benji is a great young man that absolutely loves what he does and he shares that love with his clients. We went out with him for a 3 hour trip for Vermillion Snapper and he got us on them. However, a dolphin showed up in scene and completely shut our fishing down in that spot. Benji moved us around trying to find fish until we decided as a group to go after some Amber Jack to carch and release. That was awesome! A bery strong athletic fish. I will be using Better Dayz Fishing for our next trip.
Reported catch:
0
Lisa Whitman
5.0
Verified
New
perfect trip!
4 Hour Bay Trip - 12:00 PM on November 29, 2025 • 4 adults
Captain Benji was personable, knowledgeable, funny, attentive… all the things you’re looking for on a fish trip. We caught some fish, had some laughs, and made a new friend with Benji. Looking forward to next year. we will definitely be calling him again!
Reported catch:
0
Luke Vallandingham
5.0
Verified
Had a great time
8 Hour Trip on July 20, 2025 • 3 adults
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
Reported catch:
0
Kassidy Stone
5.0
Verified
Great captain and great catch!
5 Hour Offshore Trip (AM) on May 18, 2025 • 4 adults
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!
Reported catch:
2
Brandon Beaven
5.0
Verified
Great Trip for kids
3 Hour kids Trip - 11:00 AM on October 7, 2025 • 4 adults • 1 child
Benji was great. Caught a lot of groupers, all of them just under the minimum size to harvest. It was a great time out in the Gulf and in the bay. My 7 year old son had a great time.
Reported catch:
Response from Captain
October 7, 2025
thank you yall were awesome
0
FAQs about Better Dayz Fishing Charter
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What is the boat like?
Boat category
Center console boatsCapacity
5 personsBoat length
24 ftYear built
2004Restored in
2024Boat manufacturer
CustomBoat type
Center consoleEngine model
YamahaPowered by
1 x 300HPMax cruising speed
25 knots