Blue Sky Fishing 30A–Family Friendly Charters

Blue Sky Fishing 30A is a locally-owned family fishing charter operating out of Panama City Beach. It specializes in making your fishing experience one of a lifetime – killing it in kindness and fun, making memories, and hooking fish for dinner along the way. Customers fish like friends and leave like family!

Capt. Nick will do his best to make sure you have a fun day full of fishing. This involves 4 to 6-hour trips, mainly fishing for Snapper, King Mackerel, Dolphin, Spanish Mackerel, and Triggerfish, depending on the season and conditions on the day. On these trips, you can expect to use techniques such as light tackle, bottom fishing, big game fishing, and jigging.

Your fishing adventure starts on “Miss Lucille”, a beautiful 24’ Polar Express Offshore Series powered by twin Yamaha engines. This charming 6-seater is fully equipped with a well for live bait, a fish-box to keep your catch fresh, and a nice-sized cooler for cold beverages or snacks.

The area of fishing along the Panhandle offers an excellent opportunity to deep sea fish close to shore without having to go miles and miles out. Perfect for avid fishermen, beginners, and kids to get that first experience of deep sea fishing!

You leave from the pass and never go more than 5 miles out from the beach, and then you go east to west parallel to the shore, hitting fishing holes all along the way. You’ll always be able to see the beach!

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. Bait isn’t included in the trip price, so make sure to check with the captain what your options are before the trip. 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 Blue Sky Fishing 30A.



Trip availability and prices

  • Private trip
    4 Hour–Nearshore Gulf Fishing (AM)
    Low rate deposit non-refundable
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 6:00 AM
    Price for up to 6 persons
    US $960
    Join Captain Nick Dorado and crew on his 24' vessel "Miss Lucille" for that sweet morning spot that diehard and avid fishermen are always ready to wake up for and throw those lines. This vessel is the 2nd largest boat in the Blue Sky fishing fleet!
  • Private trip
    4 Hour–Nearshore Gulf Fishing (PM)
    Low rate deposit non-refundable
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 12:00 PM
    Price for up to 6 persons
    US $960
    Join Captain Nick and the crew aboard their 24' vessel "Miss Lucille" for an afternoon departure on the water! This trip is perfect for families that want to sleep in, grab brunch, and go fish! Just be ready to leave the dock at 12:00 p.m. The trip lasts for 4 hours.
  • Private trip
    5 Hour–Nearshore Gulf Fishing (AM)
    Low rate deposit non-refundable
    5 Hour Trip, starts at 6:00 AM
    Price for up to 6 persons
    US $1,200
    Join Captain Nick Dorado and his welcoming crew on their well-equipped boat for that sweet morning spot to throw some lines and grab some dinner! You will spend 5 fun-packed hours fishing Florida's nearshore gulf waters
  • Private trip
    5 Hour–Nearshore Gulf Fishing (PM)
    Low rate deposit non-refundable
    5 Hour Trip, starts at 12:00 PM
    Price for up to 6 persons
    US $1,200
    Enjoy a beautiful afternoon on the water and explore nearshore gulf waters together with Captain Nick and the crew! A perfect trip for guests who want to sleep in, grab brunch, and hit to water to catch dinner! This adventure starts at 12:00 p.m.
  • Private trip
    6 Hour–Nearshore Gulf Fishing (AM)
    Low rate deposit non-refundable
    6 Hour Trip, starts at 6:00 AM
    Price for up to 6 persons
    US $1,500
    Spend a lovely morning on the water, throw some lines, and grab that dinner and leftovers! This is a great trip for kids of age 13 and over. With the 2nd largest in the Blue Sky fishing fleet along with top-notch service, you're bound to have a memorable day on the water!
  • Private trip
    6 Hour–Nearshore Gulf Fishing (PM)
    Low rate deposit non-refundable
    6 Hour Trip, starts at 12:00 PM
    Price for up to 6 persons
    US $1,500
    Pick a later departure and join Captain Nick and the crew for a perfect day on the water! This trip is excellent for families that would like to sleep in, grab brunch, and chase lots of different fish! You'll depart at 12:00 p.m. and spend 6 hours on the water.
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Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.9 / 5
out of 5 stars from 26 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.8 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.9 / 5
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Appropriate for children
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Satisfied with the boat
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Caught fish
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Pete S.
Excellent
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Captain Dave

VERIFIED   4 Hour–Nearshore Gulf Fishing (PM) on November 1, 2024
Captain Dave was a blast and we hauled in a ton of snapper and trigger fish!
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VERIFIED   July 3, 2024
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Christine M.
Mineral Bluff, GA
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Half day trip with Capt. JOSH

VERIFIED   4 Hour–Nearshore Gulf Fishing (AM) on June 9, 2023
My son and I arrived at 6 am .Capt Josh was ready to go. He explained to my son and I what we were going to do and we headed...
Christine M. recommends Blue Sky Fishing 30A–Family Friendly Charters
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George S.
Excellent
4.3 / 5
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Very good
4.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Very good
4.0 / 5
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Fishing with Nick

VERIFIED   5 Hour–Nearshore Gulf Fishing (PM) on June 11, 2023
George S. recommends Blue Sky Fishing 30A–Family Friendly Charters
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Jeremy H.
Herriman, Utah
Excellent
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Half Day Trip with Captain Daryl

VERIFIED   4 Hour–Nearshore Gulf Fishing (PM) on October 13, 2022
Everything was top notch with this fishing trip.  Scheduling was easy, communication was great and the fishing trip with Daryl...
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FAQs about Blue Sky Fishing 30A–Family Friendly Charters

Blue Sky Fishing 30A–Family Friendly Charters offers the following trips to customers:
  • US $960 per group - 4 Hour–Nearshore Gulf Fishing (AM) (4 hours)
  • US $960 per group - 4 Hour–Nearshore Gulf Fishing (PM) (4 hours)
  • US $1,200 per group - 5 Hour–Nearshore Gulf Fishing (AM) (5 hours)
  • US $1,200 per group - 5 Hour–Nearshore Gulf Fishing (PM) (5 hours)
  • US $1,500 per group - 6 Hour–Nearshore Gulf Fishing (AM) (6 hours)
  • US $1,500 per group - 6 Hour–Nearshore Gulf Fishing (PM) (6 hours)

When you book a trip with Blue Sky Fishing 30A–Family Friendly Charters, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • GPS
  • Fishfinder
  • Live Bait Well
  • Wireless Trolling Motor
  • Ice Box

Trips booked with Blue Sky Fishing 30A–Family Friendly Charters include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle
  • Catch cleaning & filleting
  • First Mate (Gratuity is always customary 20% even w/o a mate.)
  • Fishing License

Blue Sky Fishing 30A–Family Friendly Charters offers the following type of fishing:
  • Nearshore Fishing (2 miles from the beach and you're in 80-100'!)

Blue Sky Fishing 30A–Family Friendly Charters offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Light Tackle
  • Bottom Fishing
  • Jigging
  • Deep Sea Fishing (Best place to go deep sea fishing, bottom drops!)

Top targeted fish species with Blue Sky Fishing 30A–Family Friendly Charters include:
  • Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
  • King Mackerel (Kingfish)
  • Snapper (Lane)
  • Snapper (Red)
  • Snapper (Vermilion)
  • Spanish Mackerel
  • Triggerfish (Gray)

Your captain

Nick Dorado
Panama City Beach, Florida, United States
26 Customer reviews
Response time 2 hours
Member since May 2022
Capt. Nick grew up fishing and spearfishing with his dad in the early 2000s in Panama City Beach. This adventurous water-loving dad-and-son duo also did various inshore and offshore diving on the reefs. As Capt. Nick grew older, his passion and love for the water and fishing never waned. He used to work as a divemaster on a dive boat for five years. By 2015, he started guiding independently. The captain says: "When I'm out on the water, I turn everything else off and separate what’s going on out on the land. It’s the challenge of finding fish and getting on a good bite, and then seeing the joy on people's faces when they catch something – especially the first time they reel in that really big fish!" For Capt. Nick, it's the joy and excitement many encounter fishing that keeps him out on the water. Through deep sea fishing on the Gulf of Mexico, he works hard to bring to life the stories people have only read and heard about!

The fish you can target

Dolphin (Mahi Mahi) Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
King Mackerel (Kingfish) King Mackerel (Kingfish)
Snapper (Lane) Lane Snapper
Snapper (Red) Red Snapper

What the boat is like

Boat Image
Boat category
Center console boats
Capacity
6 persons
Boat length
24 ft
Year built
2004
Boat manufacturer
Polar
Boat type
Center console

Engine model
Yamaha
Powered by
2 x 115HP
Max cruising speed
35 knots

Which types of fishing are offered

Nearshore Fishing
2 miles from the beach and you're in 80-100'!

Which fishing techniques you can try

Light Tackle
Bottom Fishing
Jigging
Deep Sea Fishing
Best place to go deep sea fishing, bottom drops!

Which amenities are available onboard

GPS
Fishfinder
Live Bait Well
Wireless Trolling Motor
Ice Box

What’s included in the trip price

Rods, reels & tackle
Catch cleaning & filleting
First Mate
Gratuity is always customary 20% even w/o a mate.
Fishing License

How cancellations work

Deposit non-refundable

If it is unsafe to travel, you may still cancel free of charge or change the date(s) of your booking.

What the listing policies are

Pickup not included
Transfer to/from departure site is not included in trip rates.
Child Friendly
Usually ages 4 and up
No Smoking
Crew doesn't recommend smoking
You Keep Catch
As long as its in season!
Catch and Release Allowed
Fun fishing is always in season!

How you can pay

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 4% charge will apply.

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