Tail 'N Bayou Charters

Tail ‘N Bayou Charters (previously called Say When Charters Inshore) welcomes you to Panama City for a memorable day on the water. Your host will be Captain Chris Schuber, a South Florida native with over 25 years of experience fishing in the Florida Keys. His goal is to provide you with a fun and productive trip on the area’s rich waters, whether it be near the coast, flats, or the backcountry. Bring your friends and family and hit the water with Tail ‘N Bayou!

The boat you’ll be using is an 18’ Bay Craft flats boat/skiff that sits up to 3 anglers. It runs on a 140 HP Suzuki engine and uses all modern GPS, fishfinder, and VHF radio electronics that will help you stay on the course and stay safe. The boat comes with a wireless trolling motor that allows for a more tactful approach to the fish and a livewell for keeping live bait.

On your trip, you and Captain Chris will be chasing Mangrove Snapper, Spanish Mackerel, Spotted Seatrout, Flounder, and Redfish. You can use light tackle, bottom fishing, trolling, and spinning to attract your prey. The fish you catch is yours to keep if within the size limit.

Kids are welcome to join aboard, so don’t hesitate about bringing them along.

Captain Chris will provide all the needed fishing tackle, live bait, lures, licenses, drinks, as well as fishing licenses. Just bring some snacks before the trip and you’ll be set for the fun.

Book at Tail ‘N Bayou and have a memorable fishing adventure in Florida!



Select date to see available trips and rates:

  • Private trip
    3hr kids Fishing Trip Afternoon
    FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
    3 Hour Trip, starts at 12:00 PM
    US $375
    Bring your kids to enjoy a 3 hour fun fishing trip. We will be fishing east Bay for speckled sea trout, Redfish, Mangrove snapper, and anything else exciting that will bite. Maybe even an occasional dolphin show. Captain provides live bait and a fun time!
    Targeted fish
    Snapper (Mangrove)
    Mangrove Snapper
    Redfish
    Redfish
    Spotted Seatrout
    Spotted Seatrout
    Flounder
    Flounder
  • Private trip
    3hr Kids Fishing Trip AM
    FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
    3 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
    US $375
    Bring your kids to enjoy a 3hr hour fun fishing trip. We will be fishing East bay for speckled sea trout, Redfish, Mangrove snapper, and anything else exciting that will bite. Maybe even an occasional dolphin show. The captain provides live bait and a fun time!
    Targeted fish
    Snapper (Mangrove)
    Mangrove Snapper
    Redfish
    Redfish
    Spotted Seatrout
    Spotted Seatrout
    Flounder
    Flounder
  • Private trip
    3hr Kids fishing Trip PM
    In demand! Last booked: 4 days ago
    FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
    3 Hour Trip, starts at 4:00 PM
    US $375
    Bring your kids to enjoy 3hr fun fishing trip. We will be fishing East bay for Speckled Sea trout, Redfish , Mangrove snapper and anything else exciting that will bite. Maybe even occasional dolphin show. Captain provides live bait and a fun time!
    Targeted fish
    Snapper (Mangrove)
    Mangrove Snapper
    Redfish
    Redfish
    Spotted Seatrout
    Spotted Seatrout
    Flounder
    Flounder
  • Private trip
    3 Hour Trip – Bull Redfish
    FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
    3 Hour Trip, starts at 1:00 PM
    US $400
    You and the captain will be fishing the local bridges of Panama City for the elusive Bull Redfish. Patients is key when fishing for these massive reds. Tide plays a huge factor.When the tide is right the fish will bite.Come experience a trophy fish like no other on your inshore fishing trip. Both artificial and live bait will be available.
  • Private trip
    4 Hour Trip – Inshore (AM)
    FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
    US $500
    Enjoy 4 hours of exploring the areas of East Bay and West Bay of Panama City. The species you'll mainly target include Redfish, Spotted Seatrout, Flounder, as well as Black Drum. The captain provides artificial and live bait.
  • Private trip
    4 Hour Trip – Inshore (PM)
    FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 4:00 PM
    US $500
    You'll start fishing in the afternoon and explore Panama City's East and West bays. The species you and the captain will primarily fish are Flounder, Redfish, Spotted Seatrout, and Black Drum. Both artificial and live bait are available.
  • Private trip
    5 Hour Trip – Inshore (AM)
    FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
    5 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
    US $600
    A morning trip that takes you to the East Bay and West Bay areas. Starting at 7:00 a.m., you and the captain will head out to chase Redfish, Black Drum, Spotted Seatrout, as well as Flounder. You can fish with artificial and live bait.
  • Private trip
    5 Hour Trip – Inshore (PM)
    FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
    5 Hour Trip, starts at 12:30 PM
    US $600
    Spend a lovely afternoon on the water as you fish in East Bay and West Bay of Panama City. Your main target species will include Flounder, Redfish, Spotted Seatrout, as well as Black Drum. Both artificial and live bait is available for the trip.
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FAQs about Tail 'N Bayou Charters

Tail 'N Bayou Charters offers the following trips to customers:
  • US $375 per group - 3hr kids Fishing Trip Afternoon (3 hours)
  • US $375 per group - 3hr Kids Fishing Trip AM (3 hours)
  • US $375 per group - 3hr Kids fishing Trip PM (3 hours)
  • US $400 per group - 3 Hour Trip – Bull Redfish (3 hours)
  • US $500 per group - 4 Hour Trip – Inshore (AM) (4 hours)
  • US $500 per group - 4 Hour Trip – Inshore (PM) (4 hours)
  • US $600 per group - 5 Hour Trip – Inshore (AM) (5 hours)
  • US $600 per group - 5 Hour Trip – Inshore (PM) (5 hours)

When you book a trip with Tail 'N Bayou Charters, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • GPS
  • Fishfinder
  • Live Bait Well
  • Wireless Trolling Motor

Trips booked with Tail 'N Bayou Charters include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle
  • Live Bait
  • Lures
  • Catch cleaning & filleting
  • Drinks
  • Fishing License

Tail 'N Bayou Charters offers the following types of fishing:
  • Inshore Fishing
  • Nearshore Fishing
  • Flats Fishing
  • Backcountry Fishing

Tail 'N Bayou Charters offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Light Tackle
  • Bottom Fishing
  • Spinning
  • Fly Fishing

Top targeted fish species with Tail 'N Bayou Charters include:
  • Flounder
  • Redfish
  • Snapper (Mangrove)
  • Spanish Mackerel
  • Spotted Seatrout

Meet the Captain

Chris Schuber
Panama City, Florida, United States
ID & license verified
52 Customer reviews
Response time within an hour
Member since May 2022
Angler's Choice
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Captain Chris Schuber grew up fishing South Florida and the Florida Keys for over 25 years. Fishing the backcountry for Redfish, Seatrout, Flounder, and Tarpon has always been his passion. Captain Chris knew he wanted to be a fishing guide since he was a young man. His ultimate goal is to share his knowledge and passion for fishing while aboard Say When Charters Inshore. He can honestly say that he's living the dream!

About this listing

Targeted species

Flounder Flounder
Redfish Redfish
Snapper (Mangrove) Mangrove Snapper
Spanish Mackerel Spanish Mackerel

Boat specs

Bay craft (Skiff) originally built in 2012. Powered by a 140HP Suzuki engine, with a maximum cruising speed of 40 knots.

Length
18 ft
Capacity
4 persons

Types of fishing

Inshore Fishing
Nearshore Fishing
Flats Fishing
Backcountry Fishing

Fishing techniques

Light Tackle
Bottom Fishing
Spinning
Fly Fishing

Amenities

GPS
Fishfinder
Live Bait Well
Wireless Trolling Motor

Trip includes

Rods, reels & tackle
Live Bait
Lures
Catch cleaning & filleting
Drinks
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

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

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Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Captain Chris is Great!!
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Satisfied with the boat
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Caught fish
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John R.
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Great captain!!

VERIFIED   5 Hour Trip – Inshore (AM) on March 16, 2024
The weather was not the best for fishing,  despite that captain Chris kept me and my boys on the fish all day. Very nice boat...
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Shannon B.
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VERIFIED   5 Hour Trip – Inshore (AM) on June 11, 2023
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Jay S.
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Fishing with Chris

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip – Inshore (AM) on June 1, 2023
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Glenda H.
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3 hours inland fishing

VERIFIED   3hr Kids Fishing Trip AM on July 3, 2023
WOW!! This was an awesome experience! I booked for my grandson and I, we had a blast. Captain was so pleasant, helpful and...
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Maurice R.
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Everything we hoped for!!

VERIFIED   3hr Kids fishing Trip PM on July 24, 2023
Prior to the trip let the Captain know it was my wife’s first and it was about her having fun and catching a fish.  Captain...
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