Long Shot Charters – F/V Big Shot
4.8/5 (28 reviews)
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Federally permitted
5550 North Lagoon Drive, Panama City Beach, FL 32408, United States–
Long Shot Charters – F/V Big Shot
Federally permitted
4.8/5 (28)
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Angler's Choice
5550 North Lagoon Drive
Panama City Beach, FL, United States
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.
Rating
4.8
28 reviews
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Boat & equipment
4.9
Captain & crew
4.8
Fishing Experience
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Christine Lammers
5.0
Verified
New
great day in the bay
3 Hour Spring Special (Mid Morning) on April 2, 2026 • 8 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.
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Response from Captain
April 3, 2026
Christine it was a pleasure having you and the family aboard. Thank you for the wonderful review and making Long Shot Charters your choice.
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Greg Keener
5.0
Verified
The Seas were angry
8 Hour Trip – Bottom Fishing on June 8, 2025 • 5 adults
The weather was marginal and we were told it was going to be rough before heading out.
It was rough but we were put on the fish. 2 very nice snapper and 5 total. Would have likely limited out but a couple of fishermen cried uncle and were very green around the gills.
Captain Alicia was understanding and got us back to dry land.
I was very happy that we were charged for actual time on the water and not for the original 8 hour booking. Very grateful to the company for doing that for us. Obviously a lot of great honest people work for this top notch organization.
I look forward to getting back out there with Griffin and Captain Alicia to slay the fish.
Reported catch:
Response from Captain
June 10, 2025
Thank you for the wonderful review Greg. I hate the seas were angry and the younger ones got sick. We try and be as upfront and honest with all our guests as we can be beforehand. As for the adjustments to the rate we do our best to be fair when things don’t always work out for the whole day. Thank you for joining us and we hope to see you all again soon for a calmer day aboard.
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Andrew Cullen
5.0
Verified
New
Great fishing trip
4 Hour Trip – Trolling on April 8, 2026 • 7 adults
Just what we hoped for, great captain and crew.
Response from Captain
April 8, 2026
Andrew, it was a pleasure having you and the guys aboard. Thank you for the great review and making Long Shot charters your choice. We hope to see you all again next time.
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Joseph Stout
5.0
Verified
Had amazing family trip
6 Hour Trip – Bottom Fishing - 2:30 PM on August 2, 2025 • 6 adults
I had an amazing time on big shot. Captain and the crew were awesome. Great amazing experience everyone cut this some red fish, Amber duck and black snapper. I definitely recommend the crew again thank you guys so much. We had a blast.
Response from Captain
August 3, 2025
Thank you for making Long Shot Charters your choice and for the great review. It was a pleasure having you all aboard and we hope to see you again soon.
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Brock Bateson
5.0
Verified
AMAZING TRIP
8 Hour Trip – Shared July 16th on July 16, 2025 • 2 adults
We had a great time fishing on the big shot the captain was great she kept us on fish the entire time and the crew worked so fast keeping our lines baited and we caught so many fish 10/10 great trip
Reported catch:
+2
Response from Captain
July 17, 2025
Thank you for the great review and joining us aboard the Big Shot!
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8 Hour Trip – Shared June 10th
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
8 Hour Trip
starts at 6:00 AM
Seasonal trip
Jun 10 - Jun 10
US $720
Shared tour: 2 people
US $720
Shared tour: 2 people
3 Hour Spring Special (Morning)
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
3 Hour Trip
starts at 6:00 AM
Seasonal trip
Mar 1 - Apr 30
US $800
Entire boat: up to 8 people
US $800
Entire boat: up to 8 people
3 Hour Spring Special (Mid Morning)
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
3 Hour Trip
starts at 10:00 AM
Seasonal trip
Mar 1 - Apr 30
US $800
Entire boat: up to 8 people
US $800
Entire boat: up to 8 people
3 Hour Spring Special (Afternoon)
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
3 Hour Trip
starts at 2:00 PM
Seasonal trip
Mar 1 - Apr 30
US $800
Entire boat: up to 8 people
US $800
Entire boat: up to 8 people
4 Hour Trip – Trolling
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
4 Hour Trip
starts at 6:00 AM
Seasonal trip
Aug 2 - May 15
US $1,100
Entire boat: up to 6 people
US $1,100
Entire boat: up to 6 people
4 Hour Trip – Trolling PM
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
4 Hour Trip
starts at 2:30 PM
Seasonal trip
Aug 2 - May 15
US $1,100
Entire boat: up to 6 people
US $1,100
Entire boat: up to 6 people
6 Hr Bottom Fishing Spring/Fall AM
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
6 Hour Trip
starts at 6:00 AM
Seasonal trip
Oct 15 - May 15
US $1,500
Entire boat: up to 6 people
US $1,500
Entire boat: up to 6 people
6 Hr Bottom Fishing Spring/Fall Mid
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
6 Hour Trip
starts at 12:30 PM
Seasonal trip
Oct 15 - May 15
US $1,500
Entire boat: up to 6 people
US $1,500
Entire boat: up to 6 people
6 Hr-Bottom Fishing Spring/Fall PM
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
6 Hour Trip
starts at 2:30 PM
Seasonal trip
Oct 15 - May 15
US $1,500
Entire boat: up to 6 people
US $1,500
Entire boat: up to 6 people
6 Hour Trip – Bottom Fishing
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
6 Hour Trip
starts at 6:00 AM
Seasonal trip
May 16 - Oct 14 (Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun)
US $1,800
Entire boat: up to 8 people
US $1,800
Entire boat: up to 8 people
6 Hour Trip – Bottom Fishing - 12:30 PM
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
6 Hour Trip
starts at 12:30 PM
Seasonal trip
May 16 - Oct 14 (Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun)
US $1,800
Entire boat: up to 8 people
US $1,800
Entire boat: up to 8 people
6 Hour Trip – Bottom Fishing - 2:30 PM
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
6 Hour Trip
starts at 2:30 PM
Seasonal trip
May 16 - Oct 14 (Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun)
US $1,800
Entire boat: up to 8 people
US $1,800
Entire boat: up to 8 people
8 Hr Bottom Fishing Spring/Fall
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
8 Hour Trip
starts at 6:00 AM
Seasonal trip
Oct 15 - May 15
US $2,000
Entire boat: up to 6 people
US $2,000
Entire boat: up to 6 people
8 Hour Trip – Bottom Fishing
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
8 Hour Trip
starts at 6:00 AM
Seasonal trip
May 16 - Oct 15
US $2,400
Entire boat: up to 8 people
US $2,400
Entire boat: up to 8 people
8 Hour Trip – Bottom Fishing - 12:30 PM
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
8 Hour Trip
starts at 12:30 PM
Seasonal trip
May 16 - Oct 15
US $2,400
Entire boat: up to 8 people
US $2,400
Entire boat: up to 8 people
10Hour Trip–BottomFishing Spring/Fa
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
10 Hour Trip
starts at 6:00 AM
Seasonal trip
Oct 16 - May 14
US $2,500
Entire boat: up to 6 people
US $2,500
Entire boat: up to 6 people
10 Hour Trip–Bottom Fishing
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
10 Hour Trip
starts at 6:00 AM
Seasonal trip
May 15 - Oct 15
US $3,000
Entire boat: up to 8 people
US $3,000
Entire boat: up to 8 people
12 Hour Trip–Bottom Fishing
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
12 Hour Trip
starts at 6:00 AM
US $3,600
Entire boat: up to 8 people
US $3,600
Entire boat: up to 8 people
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Rating
4.8
28 reviews
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4.8
Boat & equipment
4.9
Captain & crew
4.8
Fishing Experience
Anglers' gallery (44)
+38
All reviews (28)
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Showing 1 – 5 of 28 reviews
Christine Lammers
5.0
Verified
New
great day in the bay
3 Hour Spring Special (Mid Morning) on April 2, 2026 • 8 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:
Response from Captain
April 3, 2026
Christine it was a pleasure having you and the family aboard. Thank you for the wonderful review and making Long Shot Charters your choice.
0
Greg Keener
5.0
Verified
The Seas were angry
8 Hour Trip – Bottom Fishing on June 8, 2025 • 5 adults
The weather was marginal and we were told it was going to be rough before heading out.
It was rough but we were put on the fish. 2 very nice snapper and 5 total. Would have likely limited out but a couple of fishermen cried uncle and were very green around the gills.
Captain Alicia was understanding and got us back to dry land.
I was very happy that we were charged for actual time on the water and not for the original 8 hour booking. Very grateful to the company for doing that for us. Obviously a lot of great honest people work for this top notch organization.
I look forward to getting back out there with Griffin and Captain Alicia to slay the fish.
Reported catch:
Response from Captain
June 10, 2025
Thank you for the wonderful review Greg. I hate the seas were angry and the younger ones got sick. We try and be as upfront and honest with all our guests as we can be beforehand. As for the adjustments to the rate we do our best to be fair when things don’t always work out for the whole day. Thank you for joining us and we hope to see you all again soon for a calmer day aboard.
1
Andrew Cullen
5.0
Verified
New
Great fishing trip
4 Hour Trip – Trolling on April 8, 2026 • 7 adults
Just what we hoped for, great captain and crew.
Response from Captain
April 8, 2026
Andrew, it was a pleasure having you and the guys aboard. Thank you for the great review and making Long Shot charters your choice. We hope to see you all again next time.
0
Joseph Stout
5.0
Verified
Had amazing family trip
6 Hour Trip – Bottom Fishing - 2:30 PM on August 2, 2025 • 6 adults
I had an amazing time on big shot. Captain and the crew were awesome. Great amazing experience everyone cut this some red fish, Amber duck and black snapper. I definitely recommend the crew again thank you guys so much. We had a blast.
Response from Captain
August 3, 2025
Thank you for making Long Shot Charters your choice and for the great review. It was a pleasure having you all aboard and we hope to see you again soon.
0
Brock Bateson
5.0
Verified
AMAZING TRIP
8 Hour Trip – Shared July 16th on July 16, 2025 • 2 adults
We had a great time fishing on the big shot the captain was great she kept us on fish the entire time and the crew worked so fast keeping our lines baited and we caught so many fish 10/10 great trip
Reported catch:
+2
Response from Captain
July 17, 2025
Thank you for the great review and joining us aboard the Big Shot!
0
FAQs about Long Shot Charters – F/V Big Shot
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What is the boat like?
Boat category
Sportfishing boatsCapacity
42 personsBoat length
55 ftYear built
1981Restored in
2021Boat manufacturer
DefenderBoat type
SportfishingEngine model
DetroitPowered by
3 x 225HPMax cruising speed
12 knots