Family Tradition Charters – Panama City

4.7/5 (181 reviews)

State licensed

3151 West 10th Street, Panama City, FL 32401, United States–

State licensed

4.7/5 (181 reviews)

3151 West 10th Street

Panama City, FL, United States

Trips & prices Targeted species Boat info What's biting What's included Contact captain

Trips & prices What's included Targeted species Boat info Reviews Contact captain

Join Family Tradition Charters to find out just how marvelous it is to fish with the 5th generation of fishermen! The Raffield Family has been in the business for over 120 years, so you better believe you're in good hands.

Your guide for the day, Captain Leveral Raffield, knows how to get you to the best fisheries around and help you have a great time along the way. His faithful companion on every trip, the Makin' Memories boat, justifies its beautiful name.

She is a 65' Bonner powered by twin 700 HP Caterpillar engines that can very comfortably take a party of up to 18 anglers aboard. This is a US Coastguard certified vessel, fully equipped to get you on the fish quickly, all the while keeping you safe and sound, no matter the weather conditions.

Showcasing the top rate electronics, the Makin Memories is entirely designed for the comfort and entertainment of the guests while hitting the hottest fishing spots on the Gulf of Mexico.

While we're on the topic of the hottest bite, on your trip with Capt. Leveral, you will be going after the plethora of beautiful and tasty fish. From different kinds of Snappers, King and Spanish Mackerel on shorter trips, to Amberjack, Mahi Mahi, Wahoo, Groupers, and Sharks on Grand Slam adventures, you've got a lot look forward to.

If you do decide to head out to the sea for a 2 Day Grand Slam, make sure to bring your own food and drinks, as well as everything else you might need, and let's not forget awesome company. Onboard you'll find fully air-conditioned sleeping and sitting area, and you'll even have satellite TV at your disposal.

You don't need to worry about fishing equipment, you're completely covered when it comes to rods, reels, and tackle, just bear in mind ebait is available for an additional charge. Kids are also welcome, the more, the marrier.

Family Tradition Charters invites you to experience the fishing abundance of Gulf of Mexico and make memories that will last a lifetime.

Showcasing the top rate electronics, the Makin Memories is entirely designed for the comfort and entertainment of the guests while hitting the hottest fishing spots on the Gulf of Mexico.

Family Tradition Charters invites you to experience the fishing abundance of Gulf of Mexico and make memories that will last a lifetime.

Popular features

Fishing license

You keep catch

Catch cleaning & filleting

Toilet

Child friendly

Popular features

Fishing license

You keep catch

Catch cleaning & filleting

Toilet

Child friendly

Rating

4.7

181 reviews

4.7

Boat & equipment

4.8

Captain & crew

4.6

Fishing Experience

Anglers' gallery (167)

What anglers say

90%

Great experience

94%

Family friendly

98%

Friendly captain

97%

Good boat

81%

Recommended

89%

Caught fish

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Amanda Davidson

Tennessee, US

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Member since 2026

5.0

Verified

New

Fishing with Leveral

6 Hour Trip – Shared (AM) on May 23, 2026 • 9 adults

“We had an excellent time deep sea fishing. The crew was professional, friendly, and made the entire trip enjoyable from start to finish. The boat was clean, well-organized, and we caught plenty of fish. They were helpful with everything, especially for beginners, and made sure everyone had a great experience. Highly recommend for anyone looking for a fun and memorable day on the water.”

Sachar Kroytoro

California, US

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Member since 2025

5.0

Verified

Hooked

6 Hour Trip – Shared (AM) on July 22, 2025 • 1 adult • 1 child

My 13 yo son and I had the absolute pleasure of entrusting Captain Darryl (hope I spelled that right) and his crew including Mike & Joe with showing us a good time while fishing.  Their collective experience and hard work showed right from the gate and up until we docked and disembarked. It was my son’s first experience fishing on the ocean.  His smiles and excitement alone were enough to pay for the trip countless times over.  Captain kept it moving and did not hesitate to explore many different fishing spots along our route, without wasting too much time on empty and low catch/yield spots.  We had a great time together making memorable experiences and observed all the rest of the passengers doing the same.  Would 100% recommend this trip to anyone else who is looking for a good fishing experience while in Panama City Beach in the Gulf of America.  We would not hesitate to book again and are considering making this our annual tradition. Overall vibe rivals that of one of the best days ever. Thanks Captain and crew!!! Please know that you make a big difference.

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Jorge Lebron

Georgia, US

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Member since 2025

5.0

Verified

Awesome Day on the Water – Great Crew, Great Memories

6 Hour Trip on June 16, 2025 • 10 adults

We recently went on a 6-hour deep sea fishing trip with a group of 11 family and friends, and we had an absolute blast! While we didn’t bring home a huge haul (about 40 lbs of fish), the experience was unforgettable. A playful family of dolphins followed us for most of the trip, stealing our bait but adding so much fun and excitement to the day.

The crew was fantastic—friendly, helpful, and made sure everyone was comfortable and having a good time. Even though the fishing was light, the time spent out on the water, laughing and enjoying each other’s company, made it a perfect outing.

Highly recommend this trip if you're looking for a relaxed and fun day on the ocean with great people and a top-notch crew!

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Kevin Wyatt

Repeat angler

Georgia, US

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Member since 2025

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2 trips

5.0

Verified

New

It was a great boat

8 Hour Trip – Shared on May 25, 2026 • 20 adults

We caught fish the entire time, if we didn’t captain would move pretty quick.  We caught what we thought we would catch.  Good Times.

Mike Spaulding

California, US

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Member since 2025

5.0

Verified

Fish slayers

6 Hour Trip – Shared (AM) on July 7, 2025 • 4 adults • 5 children

We booked 9 people onto Family pride with 4 adults and 5 kids. The crew was awesome and helped the kids greatly. For someone that has fished before, I appreciated how often the Captain moved the boat. If we pulled up onto a spot and didn’t catch anything in 10 minutes, we moved on until we found some that would bite. He was obviously out there to get us fish
We ended catching a large number of Snapper and had an amazing fish feast for 25 people
7/9/25

Reported catch:

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6 Hour Trip – Shared (AM)

FREE Cancellation 3 days notice

6 hour trip starts at 7:00 AM

US $350

Shared tour: 2 people

US $350

Shared tour: 2 people

8 Hour Trip – Shared

FREE Cancellation 3 days notice

8 hour trip starts at 7:00 AM

US $400

Shared tour: 2 people

US $400

Shared tour: 2 people

6 Hour Trip – Shared (PM)

FREE Cancellation 3 days notice

6 hour trip starts at 4:00 PM

US $400

Shared tour: 2 people

US $400

Shared tour: 2 people

Evening 8hr walk on

FREE Cancellation 3 days notice

8 hour trip starts at 6:00 PM

US $400

Shared tour: 2 people

US $400

Shared tour: 2 people

4 Hour Trip – Trolling

FREE Cancellation 3 days notice

4 hour trip starts at 6:00 AM

US $1,200

Entire boat: up to 6 people

US $1,200

Entire boat: up to 6 people

6 Hour Trip

FREE Cancellation 3 days notice

6 hour trip starts at 6:00 AM

US $1,800

Entire boat: up to 6 people

US $1,800

Entire boat: up to 6 people

8 Hour Trip

FREE Cancellation 3 days notice

8 hour trip starts at 6:00 AM

US $3,000

Entire boat: up to 8 people

US $3,000

Entire boat: up to 8 people

10 Hour Trip

FREE Cancellation 3 days notice

10 hour trip starts at 6:00 AM

US $3,200

Entire boat: up to 6 people

US $3,200

Entire boat: up to 6 people

Grand Slam Trip

FREE Cancellation 3 days notice

12 hour trip starts at 6:00 AM

US $4,000

Entire boat: up to 10 people

US $4,000

Entire boat: up to 10 people

12 Hour Trip

FREE Cancellation 3 days notice

12 hour trip starts at 6:00 AM

US $4,200

Entire boat: up to 10 people

US $4,200

Entire boat: up to 10 people

2 Day Grand Slam Trip

FREE Cancellation 3 days notice

24 hour trip starts at 12:00 AM

US $8,500

Entire boat: up to 25 people

US $8,500

Entire boat: up to 25 people

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Rating

4.7

181 reviews

4.7

Boat & equipment

4.8

Captain & crew

4.6

Fishing Experience

Anglers' gallery (167)

What anglers say

90%

Great experience

94%

Family friendly

98%

Friendly captain

97%

Good boat

81%

Recommended

89%

Caught fish

All reviews (181)

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Showing 1 – 5 of 181 reviews

Amanda Davidson

Tennessee, US

Member since 2026

5.0

Verified

New

Fishing with Leveral

6 Hour Trip – Shared (AM) on May 23, 2026 • 9 adults

“We had an excellent time deep sea fishing. The crew was professional, friendly, and made the entire trip enjoyable from start to finish. The boat was clean, well-organized, and we caught plenty of fish. They were helpful with everything, especially for beginners, and made sure everyone had a great experience. Highly recommend for anyone looking for a fun and memorable day on the water.”

Sachar Kroytoro

California, US

Member since 2025

5.0

Verified

Hooked

6 Hour Trip – Shared (AM) on July 22, 2025 • 1 adult • 1 child

My 13 yo son and I had the absolute pleasure of entrusting Captain Darryl (hope I spelled that right) and his crew including Mike & Joe with showing us a good time while fishing.  Their collective experience and hard work showed right from the gate and up until we docked and disembarked. It was my son’s first experience fishing on the ocean.  His smiles and excitement alone were enough to pay for the trip countless times over.  Captain kept it moving and did not hesitate to explore many different fishing spots along our route, without wasting too much time on empty and low catch/yield spots.  We had a great time together making memorable experiences and observed all the rest of the passengers doing the same.  Would 100% recommend this trip to anyone else who is looking for a good fishing experience while in Panama City Beach in the Gulf of America.  We would not hesitate to book again and are considering making this our annual tradition. Overall vibe rivals that of one of the best days ever. Thanks Captain and crew!!! Please know that you make a big difference.

Reported catch:

Jorge Lebron

Georgia, US

Member since 2025

5.0

Verified

Awesome Day on the Water – Great Crew, Great Memories

6 Hour Trip on June 16, 2025 • 10 adults

We recently went on a 6-hour deep sea fishing trip with a group of 11 family and friends, and we had an absolute blast! While we didn’t bring home a huge haul (about 40 lbs of fish), the experience was unforgettable. A playful family of dolphins followed us for most of the trip, stealing our bait but adding so much fun and excitement to the day.

The crew was fantastic—friendly, helpful, and made sure everyone was comfortable and having a good time. Even though the fishing was light, the time spent out on the water, laughing and enjoying each other’s company, made it a perfect outing.

Highly recommend this trip if you're looking for a relaxed and fun day on the ocean with great people and a top-notch crew!

Reported catch:

Kevin Wyatt

Repeat angler

Georgia, US

Member since 2025

2 trips

5.0

Verified

New

It was a great boat

8 Hour Trip – Shared on May 25, 2026 • 20 adults

We caught fish the entire time, if we didn’t captain would move pretty quick.  We caught what we thought we would catch.  Good Times.

Mike Spaulding

California, US

Member since 2025

5.0

Verified

Fish slayers

6 Hour Trip – Shared (AM) on July 7, 2025 • 4 adults • 5 children

We booked 9 people onto Family pride with 4 adults and 5 kids. The crew was awesome and helped the kids greatly. For someone that has fished before, I appreciated how often the Captain moved the boat. If we pulled up onto a spot and didn’t catch anything in 10 minutes, we moved on until we found some that would bite. He was obviously out there to get us fish
We ended catching a large number of Snapper and had an amazing fish feast for 25 people
7/9/25

Reported catch:

FAQs about Family Tradition Charters – Panama City

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What is the boat like?

Boat category

Sportfishing boats

Capacity

25 persons

Boat length

65 ft

Year built

1985

Restored in

2017

Boat manufacturer

Bonner

Boat type

Sportfishing

Engine model

Caterpillar

2 x 700HP

Family Tradition Charters – Panama City

Rating

Anglers' gallery (167)

What anglers say

All reviews (181)

Trip availability and prices

Rating

Anglers' gallery (167)

What anglers say

All reviews (181)

FAQs about Family Tradition Charters – Panama City

The fish you can target

What is the boat like?

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