Long Shot Charters – F/V Big Shot
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Long Shot Charters – F/V Big Shot

Federally permitted
Excellent
4.9 / 5
(6 reviews)
Map of Panama City Beach, FL, United State…
5550 North Lagoon Drive
Panama City Beach, FL, United State…
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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.

  • Fishing License
  • You Keep Catch
  • Toilet
  • Child Friendly
  • Air Conditioning
  • Ice Box
  • Rods, reels & tackle

Select date to see available trips and rates:

  • Shared trip
    8 Hour Trip – Shared
    FREE Cancellation 14 days notice
    8 Hour Trip, starts at 6:00 AM
    Seasonal trip May 8 - May 8
    US $720
    Bottom fishing trip targeting various reef fish. This is a shared charter with no more than a total of 12 passengers. Live bait, licenses, and tackle included.
    Types of fishing
    Offshore Fishing
    Reef Fishing
    Wreck Fishing
    Fishing techniques
    Deep Sea Fishing
    Bottom Fishing
    Targeted fish
    Snapper (Mangrove)
    Mangrove Snapper
    Grouper (Red)
    Red Grouper
    Triggerfish (Gray)
    Gray Triggerfish
    Shark (Bull)
    Bull Shark
    Snapper (Vermilion)
    Vermilion Snapper
    Snapper (Lane)
    Lane Snapper
    Grunt
    Grunt
  • Private trip
    3 Hour Spring Special (Afternoon)
    FREE Cancellation 14 days notice
    3 Hour Trip, starts at 2:00 PM
    Seasonal trip Mar 1 - Apr 30
    US $800
    This is a trolling trip for Spanish Mackerel around St. Andrew Bay and along the sandy-white beaches. It is a great way to get the family and kids out for a special day on the water. We will troll 4 rods behind the boat and as those fish hook themselves your group will take turns reeling them in! Not only will you have the opportunity to catch fish, you will also have the opportunity to see the dolphins and Osprey. *Departure time may vary by up to an hour. Operator will confirm time with customer.*
    Types of fishing
    Nearshore Fishing
    Fishing techniques
    Trolling
    Targeted fish
    Spanish Mackerel (Narrow-barred)
    Narrow-barred Spanish Mackerel
  • Private trip
    3 Hour Spring Special (Mid Morning)
    FREE Cancellation 14 days notice
    3 Hour Trip, starts at 10:00 AM
    Seasonal trip Mar 1 - Apr 30
    US $800
    This is a trolling trip for Spanish Mackerel around St. Andrew Bay and along the sandy-white beaches. It is a great way to get the family and kids out for a special day on the water. We troll 4 rods behind the boat and as those fish hook themselves your group will take turns reeling them in! Not only will you have the opportunity to catch fish, you will also have the opportunity to see dolphins and the native Osprey. *Departure time may vary by up to an hour. Operator will confirm time with customer.*
    Types of fishing
    Nearshore Fishing
    Fishing techniques
    Trolling
    Targeted fish
    Spanish Mackerel (Narrow-barred)
    Narrow-barred Spanish Mackerel
  • Private trip
    3 Hour Spring Special (Morning)
    FREE Cancellation 14 days notice
    3 Hour Trip, starts at 6:00 AM
    Seasonal trip Mar 1 - Apr 30
    US $800
    This is a trolling trip for Spanish Mackerel around St. Andrew Bay and along the sandy-white beaches. It is a great way to get the family and kids out for a special day on the water. With this style of fishing, we troll 4 rods behind the boat and as those fish hook themselves your group will take turns reeling them in! Not only will you have the opportunity to catch fish, you will also have the opportunity to see the dolphins along with other native wildlife such as the Florida Osprey.
    Types of fishing
    Nearshore Fishing
    Fishing techniques
    Trolling
    Targeted fish
    Spanish Mackerel (Narrow-barred)
    Narrow-barred Spanish Mackerel
  • Private trip
    4 Hour Trip – Trolling
    FREE Cancellation 14 days notice
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 6:00 AM
    Seasonal trip Aug 20 - May 15
    US $1,100
    This is a near coastal trolling trip within 4-5 miles of the beach, targeting the local migratory pelagic species. The target species include King Mackerel, Spanish Mackerel, and Bonito. Sometimes you will get lucky and catch some small Mahi-Mahi. If you’re really lucky, you may have the opportunity to catch and release Sailfish or harvest Blackfin Tuna which happens a few times a year!
  • Private trip
    6 Hr Bottom Fishing Spring/Fall AM
    FREE Cancellation 14 days notice
    6 Hour Trip, starts at 6:00 AM
    Seasonal trip Oct 15 - May 15
    US $1,500
    Experience deep sea fishing like never before and join Big Shot Charters on this offshore excursion off of the Florida Panhandle coast! You'll be traveling up to 10–15 miles from the shore to bottom fish for various species. Please note, these fisheries are subject to change and can differ from season to season.
  • Private trip
    6 Hr Bottom Fishing Spring/Fall Mid
    FREE Cancellation 14 days notice
    6 Hour Trip, starts at 12:30 PM
    Seasonal trip Oct 15 - May 15
    US $1,500
    Experience deep sea fishing like never before and join Big Shot Charters on this offshore excursion off of the Florida Panhandle coast! You'll be traveling up to 10–15 miles from the shore to bottom fish for various species. Please note, these fisheries are subject to change and can differ from season to season.
  • Private trip
    6 Hr-Bottom Fishing Spring/Fall PM
    FREE Cancellation 14 days notice
    6 Hour Trip, starts at 2:30 PM
    Seasonal trip Oct 15 - May 15
    US $1,500
    Experience deep sea fishing like never before and join Big Shot Charters on this offshore excursion off of the Florida Panhandle coast! You'll be traveling up to 10–15 miles from the shore to bottom fish for various species. Please note, these fisheries are subject to change and can differ from season to season.
  • Private trip
    6 Hour Trip – Bottom Fishing
    FREE Cancellation 14 days notice
    6 Hour Trip, starts at 6:00 AM
    Seasonal trip May 16 - Oct 14
    US $1,800
    Experience deep sea fishing like never before and join Big Shot Charters on this offshore excursion off of the Florida Panhandle coast! You'll be traveling up to 10–15 miles from the shore to bottom fish for various species. Please note, these fisheries are subject to change and can differ from season to season.
  • Private trip
    6 Hour Trip – Bottom Fishing PM
    FREE Cancellation 14 days notice
    6 Hour Trip, starts at 2:30 PM
    Seasonal trip May 16 - Oct 14
    US $1,800
    Experience deep sea fishing like never before and join Big Shot Charters on this offshore excursion off of the Florida Panhandle coast! You'll be traveling up to 10–15 miles from the shore to bottom fish for various species. Please note, these fisheries are subject to change and can differ from season to season.
  • Private trip
    6 Hour Trip – Bottom Fishing PM
    FREE Cancellation 14 days notice
    6 Hour Trip, starts at 12:30 PM
    Seasonal trip May 16 - Oct 14 (Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri)
    US $1,800
    Experience deep sea fishing like never before and join Big Shot Charters on this offshore excursion off of the Florida Panhandle coast! You'll be traveling up to 10–15 miles from the shore to bottom fish for various species. Please note, these fisheries are subject to change and can differ from season to season.
  • Private trip
    8 Hour Trip – Bottom Fishing
    FREE Cancellation 14 days notice
    8 Hour Trip, starts at 6:00 AM
    Seasonal trip Mar 1 - Oct 30
    US $2,400
    Experience deep sea fishing like never before and join Big Shot Charters on this offshore excursion off of the Florida Panhandle coast! You'll be traveling up to 20–25 miles from the shore to bottom fish for various species. Please note, these fisheries are subject to change and can differ from season to season.
  • Private trip
    10 Hour Trip–Bottom Fishing
    In demand! Last booked: 5 days ago
    FREE Cancellation 14 days notice
    10 Hour Trip, starts at 6:00 AM
    Seasonal trip Mar 1 - Oct 30
    US $3,000
    Go bottom fishing in the amazing and productive Gulf of Mexico. You'll be sailing 25 to 35 miles offshore in search of various species that congregate around reefs. This includes Snapper species like Red, White, Black, Lane, and Vermilion Snapper, as well as Red and Gag Grouper, Triggerfish, and Amberjack. Please keep in mind, these fisheries vary from season to season and can change at any time.
  • Private trip
    12 Hour Trip–Bottom Fishing
    FREE Cancellation 14 days notice
    12 Hour Trip, starts at 6:00 AM
    US $3,600
    Go bottom fishing in the amazing and productive Gulf of Mexico. You'll be sailing 25 to 35 miles offshore in search of various species that congregate around reefs. This includes Snapper species like Red, White, Black, Lane, and Vermilion Snapper, as well as Red and Gag Grouper, Triggerfish, and Amberjack. Please keep in mind, these fisheries vary from season to season and can change at any time.
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FAQs about Long Shot Charters – F/V Big Shot

Long Shot Charters – F/V Big Shot offers the following trips to customers:
  • US $360 per person - 8 Hour Trip – Shared (8 hours)
  • US $800 per group, additional US $30 per person after 8 guests - 3 Hour Spring Special (Afternoon) (3 hours)
  • US $800 per group, additional US $30 per person after 8 guests - 3 Hour Spring Special (Mid Morning) (3 hours)
  • US $800 per group, additional US $30 per person after 8 guests - 3 Hour Spring Special (Morning) (3 hours)
  • US $1,100 per group, additional US $40 per person after 6 guests - 4 Hour Trip – Trolling (4 hours)
  • US $1,500 per group, additional US $60 per person after 6 guests - 6 Hr Bottom Fishing Spring/Fall AM (6 hours)
  • US $1,500 per group, additional US $60 per person after 6 guests - 6 Hr Bottom Fishing Spring/Fall Mid (6 hours)
  • US $1,500 per group, additional US $60 per person after 6 guests - 6 Hr-Bottom Fishing Spring/Fall PM (6 hours)
  • US $1,800 per group, additional US $60 per person after 6 guests - 6 Hour Trip – Bottom Fishing (6 hours)
  • US $1,800 per group, additional US $60 per person after 6 guests - 6 Hour Trip – Bottom Fishing PM (6 hours)
  • US $1,800 per group, additional US $60 per person after 6 guests - 6 Hour Trip – Bottom Fishing PM (6 hours)
  • US $2,400 per group, additional US $80 per person after 6 guests - 8 Hour Trip – Bottom Fishing (8 hours)
  • US $3,000 per group, additional US $100 per person after 6 guests - 10 Hour Trip–Bottom Fishing (10 hours)
  • US $3,600 per group, additional US $120 per person after 6 guests - 12 Hour Trip–Bottom Fishing (12 hours)
When you book a trip with Long Shot Charters – F/V Big Shot, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • Toilet
  • Air Conditioning
  • GPS
  • Fishfinder
  • Flybridge
  • Live Bait Well
  • Multimedia System
  • Ice Box
  • Radar
Trips booked with Long Shot Charters – F/V Big Shot include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle
  • Lures
  • First Mate
  • Fishing License
Long Shot Charters – F/V Big Shot offers the following types of fishing:
  • Inshore Fishing
  • Nearshore Fishing
  • Offshore Fishing
  • Reef Fishing
  • Wreck Fishing
Long Shot Charters – F/V Big Shot offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Light Tackle
  • Heavy Tackle
  • Bottom Fishing
  • Trolling
  • Spinning
  • Jigging
  • Deep Sea Fishing
Top targeted fish species with Long Shot Charters – F/V Big Shot include:
  • Amberjack
  • Grouper (Gag)
  • Grouper (Red)
  • King Mackerel (Kingfish)
  • Snapper (Lane)
  • Snapper (Mangrove)
  • Snapper (Pink)
  • Snapper (Red)
  • Spanish Mackerel

Meet the Charter Operator

Long Shot Charters
Panama City Beach, Florida, United States
5 Fishing Reports
ID & license verified
84 Customer reviews
Response time within an hour
Member since April 2019
Aftergrowing up right here in Panama City Beach, learning from a young age all about fishing on these beautiful Gulf of Mexico waters, Captain Alicia started the business back in 2011. She has enjoyed taking people out, introducing them to the local fisheries and what she has loved her entire life. Beginning with the 2022 season, Capt. Alicia transitioned to the new boat of the fleet, the Big Shot, and Capt. Joe took over the helm of the Long Shot. Capt. Joe has been Capt. Alicia's first mate since the beginning and knows both the boat and industry like the back of his hand. Capt. Joe was born in Panama City and moved away as a kid but the Gulf of Mexico and his passion for fishing drew him back in his teens. His years of experience and dedication show in each of the happy customers that disembark the Long Shot every day! Once you go fishing with Capt. Alicia aboard the Big Shot or Capt. Joe aboard the Long Shot you’ll want to return to Panama City Beach for another excursion. Many of their clients become repeat customers and come back at least a couple of times each year. Book your next trolling or bottom fishing trip with Long Shot Charters and experience the hype for yourself!
Our Team
Joe H.
Captain
Alicia P.
Captain
Xander B.
First mate

About this listing

Targeted species

Amberjack Amberjack
Grouper (Gag) Gag Grouper
Grouper (Red) Red Grouper
King Mackerel (Kingfish) King Mackerel (Kingfish)

Boat specs

Defender (Walkaround) originally built in 1981, and restored in 2021. Powered by 3 225HP Detroit engines, with a maximum cruising speed of 12 knots.

Length
55 ft
Capacity
42 persons

Types of fishing

Inshore Fishing
Nearshore Fishing
Offshore Fishing
Reef Fishing
Wreck Fishing

Fishing techniques

Light Tackle
Heavy Tackle
Bottom Fishing
Trolling
Spinning
Jigging
Deep Sea Fishing

Amenities

Toilet
Air Conditioning
GPS
Fishfinder
Flybridge
Live Bait Well

Trip includes

Rods, reels & tackle
Lures
First Mate
Fishing License

Cancellation policy

Free cancellation up to 14 days prior to trip

You can cancel or modify your booking up to 14 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
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Payment

Book with 10% deposit, pay rest to captain

When the captain confirms your trip, FishingBooker charges your credit card a 10% 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

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Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.9 / 5
out of 5 stars from 6 reviews
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Boat
Excellent
4.8 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.8 / 5
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Great captain and crew
10hr Trip with Captain Alicia
10hr Trip with Captain Alicia
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Appropriate for children
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Satisfied with the boat
100%
Caught fish
83%
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Wes F.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Great crew

VERIFIED   NEW  3 Hour Spring Special (Afternoon) on April 3, 2024
Ample space and amenities. Our party of 10 had a great time on an afternoon bay trip. Close parking. Crew was amazing.
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Jake H.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
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Great captain and crew

VERIFIED   NEW  3 Hour Spring Special (Mid Morning) on March 27, 2024
Great experience fishing lots of fun and lots of laughs
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Larry S.
Raymond, GA
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
Crew
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5.0 / 5
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10hr Trip with Captain Alicia

VERIFIED   10 Hour Trip–Bottom Fishing on July 22, 2023
We had a 10hr trip with a party of 22 on 7-22-23. Fishing was excellent, captain Alicia was very knowledgeable and easy to...
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Clay J.
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Very good
4.0 / 5
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Fishing with Alicia

VERIFIED   NEW  3 Hour Spring Special (Afternoon) on April 4, 2024
Great boat and crew. Tons of room to move around. Overall nice experience
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Kristian R.
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Experience:
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4.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
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Great Company Outing

VERIFIED   8 Hour Trip – Bottom Fishing on September 16, 2023
The Captain and Deckhands did an amazing job. Most of the 20 guys on the trip had been on similar trips but we all agreed that...
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