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: 4 days ago
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    6 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
    Seasonal trip Feb 1 - Oct 1
    Price for 2 persons
    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
    Price for up to 6 persons
    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
    Seasonal trip Mar 1 - May 1
    Price for up to 6 persons
    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
    Price for up to 6 persons
    US $1,350
    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
    Price for up to 6 persons
    US $1,500
    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
    Price for up to 6 persons
    US $1,800
    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
    Price for up to 6 persons
    US $2,400
    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
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Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
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Excellent
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Experience
Excellent
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Appropriate for children
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Angela V.
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VERIFIED   6 hour walk on bottom Fishing on May 22, 2024
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ We had an amazing time on this charter! The crew was friendly, knowledgeable, and made...
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Michael O.
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Great experience

VERIFIED   5 hour bottom Fishing for red snapp on June 12, 2024
The Capra and mate were exceptionally friendly and knowledgeable. He put us right on the fish, and the mate was on top of everything....
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Zachary K.
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Great time

VERIFIED   6 hour walk on bottom Fishing on May 22, 2024
The captain and deck hand were great, made sure everyone had a good time from the novice fisher to the most experienced. Top...
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Keith D.
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Awesome trip

VERIFIED   Full Day Extended Trip on July 23, 2024
Great captain great deck hand lots of fish … they really worked hard to get our limit … just good ole guy .. definitely...
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George J.
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VERIFIED   6 hour walk on bottom Fishing on May 22, 2024
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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 $1,350 per group - 5 hour bottom Fishing for red snapp (5 hours)
  • US $1,500 per group - 3/4 Day Trip (6 hours)
  • US $1,800 per group - Full Day Trip (8 hours)
  • US $2,400 per group - Full Day Extended Trip (10 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
13 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

Boat Image
Boat category
Sportfishing boats
Capacity
6 persons
Boat length
40 ft
Year built
1994
Restored in
2021
Boat manufacturer
Busken
Boat type
Sportfishing

Engine model
Cummins
Powered by
2 x 270HP
Max cruising speed
20 knots

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 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
When paying the remaining balance with a credit card, an additional 3% charge will apply.

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