Long Shot Charters – F/V Big Shot 

4.8/5 (34 reviews)
 
Federally permitted
 5550 North Lagoon Drive, Panama City Beach, FL 32408, United States

Long Shot Charters – F/V Big Shot 

Over 9 miles offshore
Panama City Beach, FL, United States
55 ft
42
4.8/5 (34 reviews)

Big Shot Charters is located in Panama City Beach and offers to show you a memorable time in these waters for parties of all sizes from 2-42! She can comfortably fish up to 20 people at ONE time. Don't worry if you have more than 20, the Big Shot can handle parties up to 42!

Captain Alicia and her crew will do their best to make sure you have a fun day full of fishing.
Our Deep Sea Fishing Trips range from 6-12 hours and are for anglers of all expertise. Targeted Species vary during the seasons, but include Red Snapper, Vermillion Snapper, White Snapper, Mangrove Snapper, Red Grouper, Gag Grouper, Amberjack, Trigger Fish, and MANY MORE.

Your fishing adventure starts on a 55' Defender walkaorund boat that can safely take up to 42 anglers. This boat is fully airconditioned, has a restroom, plenty of seating indoors and some on the back deck. She runs on triple Detroit diesel engines and uses extensive navigation gear.

All rods, reels, and terminal tackle and dead bait 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.

Book your trip now and hit the water with Big Shot Charters.

Big Shot Charters is located in Panama City Beach and offers to show you a memorable time in these waters for parties of all sizes from 2-42! She can comfortably fish up to 20 people at ONE time. Don't worry if you have more than 20, the Big Shot can handle parties up to 42!

Captain Alicia and her crew will do their best to make sure you have a fun day full of fishing.
Our Deep Sea Fishing Trips range from 6-12 hours and are for anglers of all expertise. Targeted Species vary during the seasons, but include Red Snapper, Vermillion Snapper, White Snapper, Mangrove Snapper, Red Grouper, Gag Grouper, Amberjack, Trigger Fish, and MANY MORE.

Your fishing adventure starts on a 55' Defender walkaorund boat that can safely take up to 42 anglers. This boat is fully airconditioned, has a restroom, plenty of seating indoors and some on the back deck. She runs on triple Detroit diesel engines and uses extensive navigation gear.

All rods, reels, and terminal tackle and dead bait 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.

Book your trip now and hit the water with Big Shot Charters.

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Customer reviews

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Rating

4.8
34 reviews
4.7
Boat & equipment
4.9
Captain & crew
4.8
Fishing Experience

Anglers' gallery (48)

What anglers say

97%
Recommended
97%
Caught fish

All reviews (34)

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Robert Dempsey
Robert Dempsey
Repeat angler
us
Georgia, US
Member since 2018
2 trips
5.0
Verified
New
Always great with Captain Alecia
6 Hour Trip – Bottom Fishing - 12:30 PM on May 27, 20267 adults

The level of customer service you would expect from a great Captain. The morning started off with high winds and i reveived a phone call from Alecia asking if i wanted to reachedule. My kids being kids said they wanted to go anyways and away we went. The day turned out great and ended up with about 30lbs of fish for our 6 hour trip. i would 100% recommend Longshot charters to anyone whos looking for a great day of fishing!

Response from Captain

Thank you Robert its always a pleasure having you and the family aboard. We hope to see you all again this fall.

Joseph Miehlich
Joseph Miehlich
us
Tennessee, US
Member since 2025
4.7
Verified
New
Great Family Trip
6 Hour Trip – Bottom Fishing on May 26, 20268 adults2 children

Great Family trip. Capt was great and experienced with all the curveballs. The Deck Hand was very attentive to the kids to make sure they enjoyed the time and experience on the water. I would recommend to a large group anytime 10/10. Equipment is heavy for very young children is the only issue but hey it’s saltwater rigs it cant be too light weight and still work.

Reported catch:
Red Snapper
Pink Snapper
Spanish Mackerel
Response from Captain

Joseph it was a pleasure haning you and the family back aboard again. Im glad the weather worked out for us. We hope to see you again next time!

Christine Lammers
Christine Lammers
us
Michigan, US
Member since 2026
5.0
Verified
great day in the bay
3 Hour Spring Special (Mid Morning) on April 2, 20268 adults

family group of 8, ranging in ages 13-80. we all had a great time. Captain Alicia and Griff were both wonderful. we kept Griff busy helping us reel them. we did the 3 hour trip and that was perfect for this group. this was the most fish we’ve ever caught on a trip like this. we all loved it.

Reported catch:
Narrow-barred Spanish Mackerel
Response from Captain

Christine it was a pleasure having you and the family aboard. Thank you for the wonderful review and making Long Shot Charters your choice.

Marques Ceasar
Marques Ceasar
Repeat angler
us
Colorado, US
Member since 2024
2 trips
5.0
Verified
Great Team Outing
6 Hour Trip – Bottom Fishing on May 16, 202630 adults

Martin Brower’s Atlanta and Dothan crew had a great day bottom fishing on yhe Big Shot. Caught plenty of fish and made great memories!

Response from Captain

Thank you for the great review and making us your choice. It was a pleasure having you all aboard for the company trip.

Lawrence Jannett
Lawrence Jannett
us
Georgia, US
Member since 2026
4.3
Verified
New
Rough seas but “fish on”.
6 Hour Trip – Bottom Fishing on June 23, 202611 adults3 children

Though the sea was rough, our group toughed it out and was able to catch some nice snapper and grouper with the help of a great first mate and our captain finding the right spots.

Reported catch:
Red Grouper
Red Snapper
Lane Snapper
Response from Captain

Thank you for the kind words Mr. Jannett. It was a pleasure having the family aboard again.

Trip availability and prices

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2 adults • 0 children
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8 Hour Trip – Shared June 10th
8 hour trip starts at 6:00 AM
Seasonal trip
Jun 10 - Jun 10
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US $720
Shared tour: 2 people
8 Hour Trip – Shared June 17
8 hour trip starts at 6:00 AM
Seasonal trip
Jun 17 - Jun 17
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US $720
Shared tour: 2 people
3 Hour Spring Special (Morning)
3 hour trip starts at 6:00 AM
Seasonal trip
Mar 1 - Apr 30
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US $800
Entire boat: up to 8 people
3 Hour Spring Special (Mid Morning)
3 hour trip starts at 10:00 AM
Seasonal trip
Mar 1 - Apr 30
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US $800
Entire boat: up to 8 people
3 Hour Spring Special (Afternoon)
3 hour trip starts at 2:00 PM
Seasonal trip
Mar 1 - Apr 30
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US $800
Entire boat: up to 8 people
4 Hour Trip – Trolling
4 hour trip starts at 6:00 AM
Seasonal trip
Aug 2 - May 15
US $1,100
Entire boat: up to 6 people
4 Hour Trip – Trolling Summer
4 hour trip multiple starting times (6:00 AM, 12:30 PM, 2:30 PM)
Seasonal trip
Jun 16 - Jun 19
US $1,100
Entire boat: up to 6 people
4 Hour Trip – Trolling PM
4 hour trip starts at 2:30 PM
Seasonal trip
Aug 2 - May 15
US $1,100
Entire boat: up to 6 people
6 Hr Bottom Fishing Spring/Fall AM
6 hour trip starts at 6:00 AM
Seasonal trip
Oct 15 - May 15
US $1,500
Entire boat: up to 6 people
6 Hr Bottom Fishing Spring/Fall Mid
6 hour trip starts at 12:30 PM
Seasonal trip
Oct 15 - May 15
US $1,500
Entire boat: up to 6 people
6 Hr-Bottom Fishing Spring/Fall PM
6 hour trip starts at 2:30 PM
Seasonal trip
Oct 15 - May 15
US $1,500
Entire boat: up to 6 people
6 Hour Trip – Bottom Fishing
6 hour trip multiple starting times (6:00 AM, 12:30 PM, 2:30 PM)
Seasonal trip
May 16 - Oct 14 (Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun)
US $1,800
Entire boat: up to 8 people
8 Hr Bottom Fishing Spring/Fall
8 hour trip starts at 6:00 AM
Seasonal trip
Oct 15 - May 15
US $2,000
Entire boat: up to 6 people
8 Hour Trip – Bottom Fishing
8 hour trip multiple starting times (6:00 AM, 12:30 PM)
Seasonal trip
May 16 - Oct 15
US $2,400
Entire boat: up to 8 people
10Hour Trip–BottomFishing Spring/Fa
10 hour trip starts at 6:00 AM
Seasonal trip
Oct 16 - May 14
US $2,500
Entire boat: up to 6 people
10 Hour Trip–Bottom Fishing
10 hour trip starts at 6:00 AM
Seasonal trip
May 15 - Oct 15
US $3,000
Entire boat: up to 8 people
12 Hour Trip–Bottom Fishing
12 hour trip starts at 6:00 AM
US $3,600
Entire boat: up to 8 people
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Customer reviews

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Rating

4.8
34 reviews
4.7
Boat & equipment
4.9
Captain & crew
4.8
Fishing Experience

Anglers' gallery (48)

What anglers say

97%
Recommended
97%
Caught fish

All reviews (34)

Frequently mentioned
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Showing 15 of 34 reviews
Robert Dempsey
Robert Dempsey
Repeat angler
us
Georgia, US
Member since 2018
2 trips
5.0
Verified
New
Always great with Captain Alecia
6 Hour Trip – Bottom Fishing - 12:30 PM on May 27, 20267 adults

The level of customer service you would expect from a great Captain. The morning started off with high winds and i reveived a phone call from Alecia asking if i wanted to reachedule. My kids being kids said they wanted to go anyways and away we went. The day turned out great and ended up with about 30lbs of fish for our 6 hour trip. i would 100% recommend Longshot charters to anyone whos looking for a great day of fishing!

Response from Captain

Thank you Robert its always a pleasure having you and the family aboard. We hope to see you all again this fall.

Joseph Miehlich
Joseph Miehlich
us
Tennessee, US
Member since 2025
4.7
Verified
New
Great Family Trip
6 Hour Trip – Bottom Fishing on May 26, 20268 adults2 children

Great Family trip. Capt was great and experienced with all the curveballs. The Deck Hand was very attentive to the kids to make sure they enjoyed the time and experience on the water. I would recommend to a large group anytime 10/10. Equipment is heavy for very young children is the only issue but hey it’s saltwater rigs it cant be too light weight and still work.

Reported catch:
Red Snapper
Pink Snapper
Spanish Mackerel
Response from Captain

Joseph it was a pleasure haning you and the family back aboard again. Im glad the weather worked out for us. We hope to see you again next time!

Christine Lammers
Christine Lammers
us
Michigan, US
Member since 2026
5.0
Verified
great day in the bay
3 Hour Spring Special (Mid Morning) on April 2, 20268 adults

family group of 8, ranging in ages 13-80. we all had a great time. Captain Alicia and Griff were both wonderful. we kept Griff busy helping us reel them. we did the 3 hour trip and that was perfect for this group. this was the most fish we’ve ever caught on a trip like this. we all loved it.

Reported catch:
Narrow-barred Spanish Mackerel
Response from Captain

Christine it was a pleasure having you and the family aboard. Thank you for the wonderful review and making Long Shot Charters your choice.

Marques Ceasar
Marques Ceasar
Repeat angler
us
Colorado, US
Member since 2024
2 trips
5.0
Verified
Great Team Outing
6 Hour Trip – Bottom Fishing on May 16, 202630 adults

Martin Brower’s Atlanta and Dothan crew had a great day bottom fishing on yhe Big Shot. Caught plenty of fish and made great memories!

Response from Captain

Thank you for the great review and making us your choice. It was a pleasure having you all aboard for the company trip.

Lawrence Jannett
Lawrence Jannett
us
Georgia, US
Member since 2026
4.3
Verified
New
Rough seas but “fish on”.
6 Hour Trip – Bottom Fishing on June 23, 202611 adults3 children

Though the sea was rough, our group toughed it out and was able to catch some nice snapper and grouper with the help of a great first mate and our captain finding the right spots.

Reported catch:
Red Grouper
Red Snapper
Lane Snapper
Response from Captain

Thank you for the kind words Mr. Jannett. It was a pleasure having the family aboard again.

FAQs about Long Shot Charters – F/V Big Shot

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What is the boat like?

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Boat category
Sportfishing boats
Capacity
42 persons
Boat length
55 ft
Year built
1981
Restored in
2021
Boat manufacturer
Defender
Boat type
Sportfishing
Engine model
Detroit
Powered by
3 x 225HP
Max cruising speed
12 knots
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