Captain Kota's Aquatic Excurcursion 

4.7
(78 reviews)
 North Lagoon Drive 5550, Panama City Beach, FL 32408, United States

Captain Kota's Aquatic Excurcursion 

Panama City Beach, FL, United States
24 ft
6
4.7
(78 reviews)

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Panama City has a fish with your name on it, so let Captain Kota's Aquatic Excurcursion help you catch it!

Around here the fishing is popular for Black Drum, Amberjack, Dolphin (Mahi Mahi), Gag Grouper, Mangrove Snapper, Blacktip Shark, Red Snapper, Sheepshead, Redfish, Lane Snapper, Vermilion Snapper, Red Grouper, and more, depending on when you go.

Depending on the species you're after, you may find yourself spinning, trolling, drifting, jigging, bottom fishing, or maybe something more specialized in this area. You're free to take home any fish you catch within the legal limit.

You'll find yourself aboard a 21' Sea Chaser center console with space for 5 passengers. It has everything you need for a productive day on the water. Rods, reels, and tackle are provided, along with lures.

Your fishing license for the day is covered by the charter boat, so all you have to do is show up ready for a good time! Some fish have special regulations, including when you can keep them. If you don't know what to expect, ask the captain.

Trips with Captain Kota's Aquatic Excurcursion are child-friendly, so feel free to make a family day out of it! If you don't have a child-sized life vest of your own, be sure to ask if there's one on board. And, you can't go wrong with snacks so that nobody gets cranky on an empty belly!

Some essentials you'll want to bring are sunglasses, sunblock (non-spray), and bottled water. If you'd like to bring other drinks, just ask.

And that's it! Your fishing trip with Captain Kota's Aquatic Excurcursion is just a click away.

Panama City has a fish with your name on it, so let Captain Kota's Aquatic Excurcursion help you catch it!

Around here the fishing is popular for Black Drum, Amberjack, Dolphin (Mahi Mahi), Gag Grouper, Mangrove Snapper, Blacktip Shark, Red Snapper, Sheepshead, Redfish, Lane Snapper, Vermilion Snapper, Red Grouper, and more, depending on when you go.

Depending on the species you're after, you may find yourself spinning, trolling, drifting, jigging, bottom fishing, or maybe something more specialized in this area. You're free to take home any fish you catch within the legal limit.

You'll find yourself aboard a 21' Sea Chaser center console with space for 5 passengers. It has everything you need for a productive day on the water. Rods, reels, and tackle are provided, along with lures.

Your fishing license for the day is covered by the charter boat, so all you have to do is show up ready for a good time! Some fish have special regulations, including when you can keep them. If you don't know what to expect, ask the captain.

Trips with Captain Kota's Aquatic Excurcursion are child-friendly, so feel free to make a family day out of it! If you don't have a child-sized life vest of your own, be sure to ask if there's one on board. And, you can't go wrong with snacks so that nobody gets cranky on an empty belly!

Some essentials you'll want to bring are sunglasses, sunblock (non-spray), and bottled water. If you'd like to bring other drinks, just ask.

And that's it! Your fishing trip with Captain Kota's Aquatic Excurcursion is just a click away.

Dakota Roberts
Captain
Dakota Roberts
9 years of experience
responds within an hour

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3 Hour Bay Fishing Trip
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
3 hour trip starts at 6:00 AM
US $600
Entire boat: up to 6 people
4 Hour Trip – Light Tackle bay fish
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
4 hour trip starts at 6:00 AM
Seasonal trip
Jan 1 - Dec 30
Snapper (Mangrove)
Black Drum
Redfish
Sheepshead
US $700
Entire boat: up to 6 people
4 Hour Trip – Offshore
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
4 hour trip starts at 6:00 AM
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Snapper (Red)
Snapper (Mangrove)
Grouper (Gag)
+4
US $800
Entire boat: up to 6 people
4 Hour Fishing Trip
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
4 hour trip multiple starting times (10:00 AM, 1:00 PM)
US $800
Entire boat: up to 6 people
4 Hour Red Snapper Trip
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
4 hour trip starts at 10:00 AM
US $800
Entire boat: up to 6 people
4 Hour Fishing Trip
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
4 hour trip multiple starting times (1:00 PM, 6:00 PM)
Tarpon
Redfish
Spanish Mackerel
Sheepshead
+1
US $800
Entire boat: up to 6 people
4 Hour Trip – Night Shark Fishing
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
4 hour trip starts at 7:00 PM
Shark (Hammerhead)
Shark (Blacktip)
Shark (Nurse)
Shark (Bonnethead)
+2
US $800
Entire boat: up to 6 people
5 Hour Trip
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
5 hour trip starts at 6:00 AM
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Snapper (Red)
Snapper (Mangrove)
Grouper (Gag)
+6
US $1,000
Entire boat: up to 6 people
6 Hour fishing trip
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
6 hour trip starts at 6:00 AM
Seasonal trip
Jan 1 - Dec 31
Amberjack
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Snapper (Red)
Snapper (Mangrove)
+6
US $1,200
Entire boat: up to 6 people
6 hr trolling trip
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
6 hour trip multiple starting times (6:00 AM, 6:00 AM)
Barracuda (Great)
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Jack Crevalle
King Mackerel (Kingfish)
+6
US $1,200
Entire boat: up to 6 people
Red snapper fishing trip
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
6 hour trip starts at 6:00 AM
Seasonal trip
Jun 16 - Jul 31
Snapper (Red)
Snapper (Mangrove)
Grouper (Red)
Snapper (Vermilion)
+1
US $1,200
Entire boat: up to 6 people
6 hr red snapper trip
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
6 hour trip starts at 10:00 AM
Amberjack
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Snapper (Red)
Snapper (Mangrove)
+8
US $1,200
Entire boat: up to 6 people
Afternoon redsnapper fishing trip
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
6 hour trip starts at 12:00 PM
Snapper (Red)
Snapper (Mangrove)
Grouper (Red)
Snapper (Vermilion)
+1
US $1,200
Entire boat: up to 6 people
6 Hour Trip (PM)
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
6 hour trip starts at 2:00 PM
US $1,200
Entire boat: up to 6 people
6hr redsnapper
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
6 hour trip starts at 2:00 PM
US $1,200
Entire boat: up to 6 people
8 Hour Trip – Offshore
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
8 hour trip starts at 6:00 AM
Amberjack
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Snapper (Red)
Snapper (Mangrove)
+8
US $1,600
Entire boat: up to 6 people
8 Hour Trip (PM)
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
8 hour trip starts at 2:00 PM
US $1,600
Entire boat: up to 6 people
10 Hour Trip – Offshore
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
10 hour trip starts at 6:00 AM
US $2,000
Entire boat: up to 6 people
12 Hour Trip
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
12 hour trip starts at 6:00 AM
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Grouper (Goliath)
Sailfish
Snapper (Red)
+8
US $2,400
Entire boat: up to 6 people
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Rating

4.7
78 reviews
4.7
Boat & equipment
4.8
Captain & crew
4.8
Fishing Experience

Anglers' gallery (85)

What anglers say

91%
Great experience
86%
Family friendly
95%
Friendly captain
93%
Good boat
92%
Recommended
96%
Caught fish

All reviews (78)

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Shanin Frost
Shanin Frost
us
Tallahassee, FL, US
Member since 2025
5.0
Verified
Its Fishing!
4 Hour Fishing Trip on March 30, 20252 adults

Captain Kota is a hard-workimg fisheman who takes you where the fish are biting! He also knows when to reachedule cuz of weather and will take you out when safe. Despite the slightly less than ideal conditions on try #2, we went out and made the best of it. Had fun and caught us some fish. Can't ask for more!

Reported catch:
Vermilion Snapper
Lesleigh Hallford
Lesleigh Hallford
us
Florida, US
Member since 2023
5.0
Verified
Fishing with Dakota
5 Hour Trip on July 21, 20233 adults2 children

Preston Teel
Preston Teel
us
Texas, US
Member since 2023
5.0
Verified
Fishing with Dakota
6 Hour fishing trip on July 5, 20231 adult2 children

Kayla Peacock
Kayla Peacock
us
Tennessee, US
Member since 2023
5.0
Verified
Fishing with Dakota
4 Hour Trip – Night Shark Fishing on July 3, 20232 adults3 children

Dallas Lain
Dallas Lain
us
Cheyenne, WY, US
Member since 2025
5.0
Verified
Great Time despite the weather not cooperating
4 Hour Fishing Trip on June 10, 20256 adults

Dakota was great - he did his best to manage the rough water conditions by working with us to reschedule and then offering good options when the water was still too rough for us to have a good experience. Fun time in the sun out on the water!

Reported catch:
Red Snapper
Red Grouper

FAQs about Captain Kota's Aquatic Excurcursion

Captain Kota's Aquatic Excurcursion offers the following trips to customers:
  • US $600 per group - 3 Hour Bay Fishing Trip (3 hours)
  • US $700 per group - 4 Hour Trip – Light Tackle bay fish (4 hours)
  • US $800 per group - 4 Hour Fishing Trip (4 hours)
  • US $800 per group - 4 Hour Fishing Trip (4 hours)
  • US $800 per group - 4 Hour Fishing Trip - 1:00 PM (4 hours)
  • US $800 per group - 4 Hour Fishing Trip - 6:00 PM (4 hours)
  • US $800 per group - 4 Hour Red Snapper Trip (4 hours)
  • US $800 per group - 4 Hour Trip – Night Shark Fishing (4 hours)
  • US $800 per group - 4 Hour Trip – Offshore (4 hours)
  • US $1,000 per group - 5 Hour Trip (5 hours)
  • US $1,200 per group - 6 Hour fishing trip (6 hours)
  • US $1,200 per group - 6 Hour Trip (PM) (6 hours)
  • US $1,200 per group - 6 hr red snapper trip (6 hours)
  • US $1,200 per group - 6 hr trolling trip (6 hours)
  • US $1,200 per group - 6 hr trolling trip - 6:00 AM (6 hours)
  • US $1,200 per group - 6hr redsnapper (6 hours)
  • US $1,200 per group - Afternoon redsnapper fishing trip (6 hours)
  • US $1,200 per group - Red snapper fishing trip (6 hours)
  • US $1,600 per group - 8 Hour Trip – Offshore (8 hours)
  • US $1,600 per group - 8 Hour Trip (PM) (8 hours)
  • US $2,000 per group - 10 Hour Trip – Offshore (10 hours)
  • US $2,400 per group - 12 Hour Trip (12 hours)
When you book a trip with Captain Kota's Aquatic Excurcursion, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • Toilet
  • GPS
  • Fishfinder
  • Bed
  • Flybridge
  • Snorkeling equipment
  • Live bait well
  • Wireless trolling motor
  • Ice box
  • Radar
Trips booked with Captain Kota's Aquatic Excurcursion include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle
  • Lures
  • First mate (Customary 20% -25% crew is always available )
  • Fishing license (All fishing licenses are included in the trip )
Captain Kota's Aquatic Excurcursion offers the following types of fishing:
  • Inshore fishing
  • Nearshore fishing
  • Offshore fishing
  • Reef fishing
  • Wreck fishing
  • Flats fishing
  • Backcountry fishing
Captain Kota's Aquatic Excurcursion offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Light tackle
  • Heavy tackle
  • Bottom fishing
  • Trolling
  • Spinning
  • Jigging
  • Drift fishing
  • Deep sea fishing
Top targeted fish species with Captain Kota's Aquatic Excurcursion include:
  • Amberjack
  • Black Drum
  • Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
  • Grouper (Gag)
  • Grouper (Red)
  • Redfish
  • Shark (Blacktip)
  • Sheepshead
  • Snapper (Lane)
  • Snapper (Mangrove)
  • Snapper (Red)
  • Snapper (Vermilion)

Your captain

Dakota Roberts
Dakota Roberts

Panama City Beach, Florida, United States

2 Fishing Reports
78 Customer reviews
Typical response within an hour
Member since March 2023

Here at Captain Kota's Aquatic Excursion, we strive to cover all of your family's fun activities on the water! We have anything from snorkeling to various fishing trips. Book your trip today.

Our Team
Kota R.

Kota R.

Captain

Dakota Roberts
Dakota Roberts
2
reports
78
reviews
2023
member since
~1h
response
Here at Captain Kota's Aquatic Excursion, we strive to cover all of your family's fun activities on the water! We have anything from snorkeling to various fishing trips. Book your trip today.
The crew
Kota R.
Kota R.
Captain

The fish you can target

Amberjack
Amberjack
Black Drum
Black Drum
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Gag Grouper
Gag Grouper
Red Grouper
Red Grouper
Redfish
Redfish
Blacktip Shark
Blacktip Shark
Sheepshead
Sheepshead
Lane Snapper
Lane Snapper
Mangrove Snapper
Mangrove Snapper
Red Snapper
Red Snapper
Vermilion Snapper
Vermilion Snapper
Amberjack
Amberjack
Black Drum
Black Drum
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Gag Grouper
Gag Grouper
Red Grouper
Red Grouper

Real catches by this captain

  • First time red snapper trip was awesome!
    Todd B.
    Todd B.
  • 8-9 foot shark
    Cody B.
    Cody B.
  • Small boat but big fun!
    Rick G.
    Rick G.
  • Its Fishing!
    Shanin F.
    Shanin F.
  • Fishing with Dakota
    Jake R.
    Jake R.
  • Great trip
    Travis S.
    Travis S.
  • Capt. Dakota
    Michael T.
    Michael T.
  • Fishing isn’t always great.
    Raney B.
    Raney B.
  • Great Memories
    Chad F.
    Chad F.
  • Awesome Trip
    Andre O.
    Andre O.

What is the boat like?

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Boat category
Center console boats
Capacity
6 persons
Boat length
24 ft
Year built
1977
Restored in
2020
Boat manufacturer
Topaz
Boat type
Center console
Engine model
Mercruser
Powered by
1 x 350HP
Max cruising speed
35 knots

What kind of fishing will you do?

Inshore Fishing
Nearshore Fishing
Offshore Fishing
Reef Fishing
Wreck Fishing
Flats Fishing
Backcountry Fishing

Which fishing techniques you can try

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

Which amenities are available onboard

Toilet
GPS
Fishfinder
Bed
Flybridge
Snorkeling equipment
Live bait well
Wireless trolling motor
Ice box
Radar
What's included in the trip price
Rods, reels & tackle
Lures
First mate
Customary 20% -25% crew is always available
Fishing license
All fishing licenses are included in the trip

How cancellations work

Free cancellation up to 7 days prior to trip

You can cancel or modify your booking up to 7 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.

More details

What the listing policies are

Pickup not included

Transfer to/from departure site is not included in trip rates.

Child friendly
You keep catch
Catch and release allowed

How you can pay

Book with 30% deposit, pay rest to captain

When the captain confirms your trip, FishingBooker charges your credit card a 30% 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 5% charge will apply.

What’s biting in Panama City Beach right now

AmberjackAmberjack
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Grouper (Gag)Grouper (Gag)
RedfishRedfish
Snapper (Red)Snapper (Red)
Snapper (Vermilion)Snapper (Vermilion)

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