Top Deck Fishing Charters offer a range of different trips to suit any taste, from 4 hours trolling nearshore to 12 hours way out in the blue fighting Wahoo and Dolphin, they’ll be sure to have the trip you’re after.

You’ll be fishing aboard a 40 ft Busken boat with a fully air-conditioned interior and a head for extra comfort. Up on deck you’ll find everything you will need for an amazing time on the water, including high quality tackle for a variety of fishing techniques, as well as outriggers, lures, and live bait fresh from the tank. The boat also has GPS and fishfinder to make sure you hit the best spots, and a skilled first mate who will do everything he can to keep you hooked up all day long.

Captain Jeff is a Florida native with over 30 years of experience in the Gulf of Mexico. He brings a great attitude and a wealth of local knowledge to every trip to make sure you get the very most out of your experience, and leave with great memories as well a great fish!



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  • Shared trip
    6 hour walk on bottom Fishing
    In demand! Last booked: 2 days ago
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    6 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
    Seasonal trip Feb 1 - Oct 1
    US $500
    Shared trips must be full 6 persons for 6 hours . 5 person's would be a 5 hour trip
    Types of fishing
    Reef Fishing
    Fishing techniques
    Light Tackle
    Jigging
    Heavy Tackle
    Targeted fish
    Amberjack
    Amberjack
    Wahoo
    Wahoo
    Bluefish
    Bluefish
    Snapper (Mangrove)
    Mangrove Snapper
    Grouper (Gag)
    Gag Grouper
    Grouper (Red)
    Red Grouper
    Spanish Mackerel
    Spanish Mackerel
    Shark (Blacktip)
    Blacktip Shark
    Shark (Tiger)
    Tiger Shark
    Snapper (Mutton)
    Mutton Snapper
    Snapper (Vermilion)
    Vermilion Snapper
    Snapper (Red Emperor)
    Red Emperor Snapper
  • Private trip
    3 hour bay trolling trip
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    3 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
    Seasonal trip Mar 1 - May 15
    US $650
    Inshore trolling for Spanish mackerel,blue fish. Lady fish Fun trip for the younger group.
    Targeted fish
    Bluefish
    Bluefish
    Spanish Mackerel
    Spanish Mackerel
  • Private trip
    4 hour trolling
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 6:00 AM
    US $750
    King Mackerel, Spanish mackerel, Bonita, this is not a bottom Fishing trip
    Targeted fish
    King Mackerel (Kingfish)
    King Mackerel (Kingfish)
    Little Tunny (False Albacore)
    Little Tunny (False Albacore)
    Bluefish
    Bluefish
    Ladyfish
    Ladyfish
    Spanish Mackerel (Narrow-barred)
    Narrow-barred Spanish Mackerel
  • Private trip
    5 hour bottom Fishing for red snapp
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    5 Hour Trip, starts at 6:00 AM
    Seasonal trip Jun 1 - Aug 24
    US $1,200
    Bottom Fishing with opportunities to catch red snapper and Vermillion snapper, white snapper kings
    Targeted fish
    King Mackerel (Kingfish)
    King Mackerel (Kingfish)
    Snapper (Mangrove)
    Mangrove Snapper
    Snapper (Vermilion)
    Vermilion Snapper
    Snapper (Red Emperor)
    Red Emperor Snapper
    Grunt
    Grunt
  • Private trip
    3/4 Day Trip
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    6 Hour Trip, starts at 6:00 AM
    US $1,350
    6 hours out on the water to give you that extra bit of time to catch something special.
    Targeted fish
    Amberjack
    Amberjack
    King Mackerel (Kingfish)
    King Mackerel (Kingfish)
    Jack (Almaco)
    Almaco Jack
    Triggerfish (Gray)
    Gray Triggerfish
    Snapper (Vermilion)
    Vermilion Snapper
    Snapper (Lane)
    Lane Snapper
  • Private trip
    Full Day Trip
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    8 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
    US $1,650
    A full 8 hours on the water, for those more serious about catching a great haul!
  • Private trip
    Full Day Extended Trip
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    10 Hour Trip, starts at 6:00 AM
    US $2,250
    10 hours of fishing to get further offshore and land even bigger fish!
    Targeted fish
    Amberjack
    Amberjack
    Wahoo
    Wahoo
    Snapper (Mangrove)
    Mangrove Snapper
    Grouper (Red)
    Red Grouper
    Snapper (Vermilion)
    Vermilion Snapper
    Snapper (Red Emperor)
    Red Emperor Snapper
  • Private trip
    12 Hour Marathon Special
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    12 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
    US $2,600
    A full 12 hours on the water. Plenty of time to go offshore and still spend a full day battling huge fish!
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FAQs about Top Deck Fishing Charters

Top Deck Fishing Charters offers the following trips to customers:
  • US $250 per person - 6 hour walk on bottom Fishing (6 hours)
  • US $650 per group - 3 hour bay trolling trip (3 hours)
  • US $750 per group - 4 hour trolling (4 hours)
  • US $1,200 per group - 5 hour bottom Fishing for red snapp (5 hours)
  • US $1,350 per group - 3/4 Day Trip (6 hours)
  • US $1,650 per group - Full Day Trip (8 hours)
  • US $2,250 per group - Full Day Extended Trip (10 hours)
  • US $2,600 per group - 12 Hour Marathon Special (12 hours)

When you book a trip with Top Deck Fishing Charters, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • Toilet
  • Air Conditioning
  • GPS
  • Fishfinder
  • Bed
  • Flybridge
  • Live Bait Well
  • Outriggers
  • Ice Box
  • Radio
  • Sonar
  • Radar

Trips booked with Top Deck Fishing Charters include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle
  • Live Bait (Is available for additional charge )
  • Lures
  • First Mate
  • Fishing License

Top Deck Fishing Charters offers the following types of fishing:
  • Nearshore Fishing
  • Offshore Fishing
  • Reef Fishing
  • Wreck Fishing

Top Deck Fishing Charters offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Light Tackle
  • Heavy Tackle
  • Bottom Fishing
  • Trolling
  • Jigging
  • Deep Sea Fishing

Top targeted fish species with Top Deck Fishing Charters include:
  • Amberjack
  • Bluefish
  • Grouper (Gag)
  • Grouper (Red)
  • Shark (Blacktip)
  • Shark (Tiger)
  • Snapper (Mangrove)
  • Snapper (Mutton)
  • Snapper (Red Emperor)
  • Snapper (Vermilion)
  • Spanish Mackerel
  • Wahoo

Meet the Captain

Jeff Lassiter
Panama City, Florida, United States
3 Fishing Reports
ID & license verified
7 Customer reviews
Response time within an hour
Member since February 2016
Captain Jeff is Floridian-born and boasts over 30 years of experience fishing in the Gulf of Mexico off the coast of Panama City Beach, Florida. He is an expert in deep sea fishing in this area and knows where to go to put get people hooked up to monster fish. If you are looking for a great Captain who will show you the time of your life landing the best fish, Captain Jeff is your man! Captain Jeff and his crew are very family-friendly.check reviews on TripAdvisor and goggle 5

About this listing

Targeted species

Amberjack Amberjack
Bluefish Bluefish
Grouper (Gag) Gag Grouper
Grouper (Red) Red Grouper

Boat specs

Busken (Sportfishing) originally built in 1994, and restored in 2021. Powered by 2 270HP Cummins engines, with a maximum cruising speed of 20 knots.

Length
40 ft
Capacity
6 persons

Types of fishing

Nearshore Fishing
Offshore Fishing
Reef Fishing
Wreck Fishing

Fishing techniques

Light Tackle
Heavy Tackle
Bottom Fishing
Trolling
Jigging
Deep Sea Fishing

Amenities

Toilet
Air Conditioning
GPS
Fishfinder
Bed
Flybridge

Trip includes

Rods, reels & tackle
Live Bait
Is available for additional charge
Lures
First Mate
Fishing License

Cancellation policy

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.

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

Payment

Book with 20% deposit, pay rest to captain

When the captain confirms your trip, FishingBooker charges your credit card a 20% 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 3% charge will apply.

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Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
5.0 / 5
out of 5 stars from 7 reviews
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (14)
Great and Memorable Trip
Great and Memorable Trip
Fishing with Jeff
+11
Angler rating
7
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
100%
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100%
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100%
Appropriate for children
100%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Caught fish
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Jonathan C.
Okeechobee, Florida
Excellent
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Half day trip

VERIFIED   Half Day Trolling Trip AM on June 29, 2023
This was my first ever off-shore fishing experience.  Had an excellent time with my sons and their grandpa. Definitely will...
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Peter K.
Johns Creek, GA
Excellent
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5.0 / 5
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Great and Memorable Trip

VERIFIED   12 Hour Marathon Special on July 2, 2023
Captain Jeff and Steve were great. We asked for big fishes, and we got them. They were very helpful, and we enjoyed the whole...
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Derrick E.
West Palm Beach, Florida
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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July fishing trip

VERIFIED   5 hour bottom Fishing for red snapp on July 20, 2023
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Jim T.
Argyle, TX
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
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Excellent
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Great day in May

VERIFIED   Full Day Trip on May 2, 2022
Captain Jeff and Preston were the best crew we could ask for. My adult daughter and my sister had never fished saltwater before....
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Scott W.
Jacksonville, Florida
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Fishing with Jeff

VERIFIED   Half Day Trolling Trip PM on March 19, 2023
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