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Paradise Fishing Charters 

4.7
(414 reviews)
 
State licensed
 Via De Luna Drive 23, Pensacola Beach, FL 32561, United States–
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Paradise Fishing Charters 

Pensacola Beach, FL, United States
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24 ft
6
4.7
(414 reviews)
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With Paradise Fishing Charters, the world-renowned waters of Pensacola Beach will be all yours. Just think of all the angling opportunities this part of the country has to offer, from inshore and offshore trips to Shark fishing, Flounder gigging, and Cobia hunts – all of this could be yours tomorrow!

Equipped with the finest tackle by Shimano Torium and Penn Spinfisher, you will be checking the bite close to shore or exploring the waters further into the Gulf. You may try your hand at Flounder gigging, trolling, deep sea fishing, or bottom fishing.

The list of your potential catches will include Vermillion and Red Snapper, Mahi Mahi, Amberjack, Cobia, Triggerfish, Jacks, Grouper, Kingfish, Spanish Mackerel, Redfish, Speckled Trout… and the list just keeps going!

All of that magic takes place aboard a 24' Hydra-Sports center console, which has plenty of space for up to 6 anglers to fish in comfort and style. The boat comes powered by a 250 HP Yamaha engine and can cruise at an incredible 40 knots. It comes rigged with top-notch electronics, advanced technologies, and quality equipment to make a great catch possible.

Paradise Fishing Charters is a family-friendly company that caters to anglers of all skill levels and expertise. Capt. Justin is a native angler with over two decades of fishing experience. His personal repertoire includes the waters as far as Alaska!

All you have to do is find a trip that suits your needs, bring your snacks and drinks, and hop onboard for the adventure of a lifetime.

Please note that gratuity is customary and highly appreciated.

With Paradise Fishing Charters, the world-renowned waters of Pensacola Beach will be all yours. Just think of all the angling opportunities this part of the country has to offer, from inshore and offshore trips to Shark fishing, Flounder gigging, and Cobia hunts – all of this could be yours tomorrow!

Equipped with the finest tackle by Shimano Torium and Penn Spinfisher, you will be checking the bite close to shore or exploring the waters further into the Gulf. You may try your hand at Flounder gigging, trolling, deep sea fishing, or bottom fishing.

The list of your potential catches will include Vermillion and Red Snapper, Mahi Mahi, Amberjack, Cobia, Triggerfish, Jacks, Grouper, Kingfish, Spanish Mackerel, Redfish, Speckled Trout… and the list just keeps going!

All of that magic takes place aboard a 24' Hydra-Sports center console, which has plenty of space for up to 6 anglers to fish in comfort and style. The boat comes powered by a 250 HP Yamaha engine and can cruise at an incredible 40 knots. It comes rigged with top-notch electronics, advanced technologies, and quality equipment to make a great catch possible.

Paradise Fishing Charters is a family-friendly company that caters to anglers of all skill levels and expertise. Capt. Justin is a native angler with over two decades of fishing experience. His personal repertoire includes the waters as far as Alaska!

All you have to do is find a trip that suits your needs, bring your snacks and drinks, and hop onboard for the adventure of a lifetime.

Please note that gratuity is customary and highly appreciated.

Justin Simmons
Captain
Justin Simmons
17 years of experience
ID & credentials verified
responds within an hour
Popular features
Fishing license
Live bait
You keep catch
Catch cleaning & filleting
Child friendly
Popular features
Fishing license
Live bait
You keep catch
Catch cleaning & filleting
Child friendly

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3 Hour Trip – Inshore
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
3 hour trip multiple starting times (7:00 AM, 2:00 PM)
Redfish
Ladyfish
Spanish Mackerel
Speckled Trout
+1
US $425
Entire boat: up to 3 people
4 Hour Trip – Inshore
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
4 hour trip multiple starting times (7:00 AM, 2:00 PM)
Black Drum
Redfish
Ladyfish
Spanish Mackerel
+3
US $475
Entire boat: up to 3 people
5 Hour Trip – Shark Fishing
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
5 hour trip multiple starting times (4:00 PM, 5:00 PM, 6:00 PM, 7:00 PM)
Seasonal trip
Jan 1 - Mar 1
Shark (Blacktip)
Shark (Bull)
US $575
Entire boat: up to 3 people
5 Hour Trip – Gulf Fishing
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
5 hour trip multiple starting times (7:00 AM, 2:00 PM)
Amberjack
Cobia
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
King Mackerel (Kingfish)
+5
US $625
Entire boat: up to 3 people
8 Hour Trip
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
8 hour trip starts at 7:00 AM
Amberjack
Cobia
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
King Mackerel (Kingfish)
+4
US $875
Entire boat: up to 4 people

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Rating

4.7
414 reviews
4.6
Boat & equipment
4.7
Captain & crew
4.6
Fishing Experience

Anglers' gallery (360)

What anglers say

91%
Great experience
96%
Family friendly
98%
Friendly captain
98%
Good boat
92%
Recommended
83%
Caught fish

All reviews (414)

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Abigail Nelson
Abigail Nelson
us
Virginia, US
Member since 2026
5.0
Verified
Amazing experience!
5 Hour Trip – Gulf Fishing - 2:00 PM on June 25, 2026 • 4 adults

We had such a great experience on our fishing charter! I went with my boyfriend, his dad, and his brother, and we had so much fun. We caught 9 red snappers total and were able to keep 8 of them, which made the trip even more exciting. The views of the Gulf were beautiful while we were out on the boat, and Captain Justin and his crewmate Robert were amazing. They were very helpful, especially with showing me how to use the poles and helping us rebait them throughout the trip. I also loved getting to watch them cut and clean the fish right in front of us on the dock. Overall, it was a really fun and memorable experience. I would definitely recommend them to anyone looking for a great fishing charter!

Reported catch:
Red Snapper
Vermilion Snapper
Andre Elkins
Andre Elkins
Repeat angler
us
California, US
Member since 2021
5 trips
5.0
Verified
Amazing Gulf fishing experience!
5 Hour Trip – Gulf Fishing - 2:00 PM on September 27, 2026 • 3 adults

Top of the line boat and exceptional captain with a passion for fishing! Could not have asked for a better trip! Knowledgeable, safe, focused, attentive, kind and very responsive to our needs and requests. Would highly recommend. Thanks Captain Justin!

Reported catch:
Cobia
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Red Snapper
Vermilion Snapper
Richard Nessly
Richard Nessly
Repeat angler
us
Tennessee, US
Member since 2022
2 trips
5.0
Verified
New
Great time with Captain Justin and Rob. We caught a lot of fish and never had to bait the hook. This is my third time with Justin and there will be more.
5 Hour Trip – Gulf Fishing on October 16, 2026 • 5 adults • 1 child

Reported catch:
Red Snapper
Gray Triggerfish
Vermilion Snapper
Cory Fenn
Cory Fenn
Repeat angler
us
Alabama, US
Member since 2026
2 trips
5.0
Verified
Great fishing trip. Captain was awesome.
5 Hour Trip – Gulf Fishing - 2:00 PM on August 23, 2026 • 4 adults

We had a great time. The captain was very knowledgeable and helpful. We caught snapper and triggerfish to keep.

Reported catch:
Red Snapper
Gray Triggerfish
Vermilion Snapper
Gag Grouper
Brandon Green
Brandon Green
us
Georgia, US
Member since 2026
5.0
Verified
I’d go with this captain on the worst day! He knows how to make chicken salad out of chicken shit!!
8 Hour Trip on June 5, 2026 • 3 adults

We limited out and had a blast!

FAQs about Paradise Fishing Charters

Paradise Fishing Charters offers the following trips to customers:
  • US $425 per group, additional US $75 per person after 3 guests - 3 Hour Trip – Inshore (3 hours)
  • US $425 per group, additional US $75 per person after 3 guests - 3 Hour Trip – Inshore - 2:00 PM (3 hours)
  • US $475 per group, additional US $75 per person after 3 guests - 4 Hour Trip – Inshore (4 hours)
  • US $475 per group, additional US $75 per person after 3 guests - 4 Hour Trip – Inshore - 2:00 PM (4 hours)
  • US $575 per group, additional US $50 per person after 3 guests - 5 Hour Trip – Shark Fishing (5 hours)
  • US $575 per group, additional US $50 per person after 3 guests - 5 Hour Trip – Shark Fishing - 5:00 PM (5 hours)
  • US $575 per group, additional US $50 per person after 3 guests - 5 Hour Trip – Shark Fishing - 6:00 PM (5 hours)
  • US $575 per group, additional US $50 per person after 3 guests - 5 Hour Trip – Shark Fishing - 7:00 PM (5 hours)
  • US $625 per group, additional US $75 per person after 3 guests - 5 Hour Trip – Gulf Fishing (5 hours)
  • US $625 per group, additional US $75 per person after 3 guests - 5 Hour Trip – Gulf Fishing - 2:00 PM (5 hours)
  • US $875 per group, additional US $75 per person after 4 guests - 8 Hour Trip (8 hours)
When you book a trip with Paradise Fishing Charters, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • GPS Lowrance hds live
  • Fishfinder Hds live
  • Flybridge
  • Live bait well
  • Wireless trolling motor
  • Ice box
  • Radar
Trips booked with Paradise Fishing Charters include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle (Shimano Torium, Penn Spinfisher )
  • Live bait (When it's available to be caught )
  • Catch cleaning & filleting (& bagging )
  • Fishing license (You don't need a fishing license on this boat)
Paradise Fishing Charters offers the following types of fishing:
  • Inshore fishing
  • Nearshore fishing
  • Offshore fishing (We are allowed to go 9 nautical miles from)
  • Reef fishing
  • Wreck fishing
Paradise Fishing Charters offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Light tackle
  • Heavy tackle
  • Bottom fishing
  • Trolling
  • Flounder gigging
  • Deep sea fishing
Top targeted fish species with Paradise Fishing Charters include:
  • Amberjack
  • Cobia
  • Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
  • Grouper (Gag)
  • King Mackerel (Kingfish)
  • Redfish
  • Snapper (Red)
  • Snapper (Vermilion)
  • Spanish Mackerel
  • Speckled Trout
  • Triggerfish (Gray)

Your captain

Justin Simmons
Justin Simmons
Pensacola Beach, Florida, United States
7 Fishing Reports
ID & license verified
499 Customer reviews
Typical response within an hour
Member since March 2016
My background comes from commercial fishing. I am what you would call a local yokel (native) to the Gulf breeze area even though I didn't get to live on the water. My father definitely raised me on the water – I spent most of my summers on the back of a commercial fishing boat. That was my summer camp for 15 years! Then, I found myself on a charter boat as a deckhand and decided that I could make a better future for my family and myself by putting more effort into the charter fishing business.
Justin Simmons
Justin Simmons
Fully verified
7
reports
499
reviews
2016
member since
~1h
response
My background comes from commercial fishing. I am what you would call a local yokel (native) to the Gulf breeze area even though I didn't get to live on the water. My father definitely raised me on the water – I spent most of my summers on the back of a commercial fishing boat. That was my summer camp for 15 years! Then, I found myself on a charter boat as a deckhand and decided that I could make a better future for my family and myself by putting more effort into the charter fishing business.

The fish you can target

Amberjack
Amberjack
Cobia
Cobia
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Gag Grouper
Gag Grouper
King Mackerel (Kingfish)
King Mackerel (Kingfish)
Redfish
Redfish
Red Snapper
Red Snapper
Vermilion Snapper
Vermilion Snapper
Spanish Mackerel
Spanish Mackerel
Speckled Trout
Speckled Trout
Gray Triggerfish
Gray Triggerfish
Amberjack
Amberjack
Cobia
Cobia
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Gag Grouper
Gag Grouper
King Mackerel (Kingfish)
King Mackerel (Kingfish)

Real catches by this captain

  • Group of adult anglers posing behind a mixed catch of snapper, grouper, and other reef fish arranged on a boat fillet table.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    +3
    Red Snapper
    Andre E.
    Andre E.
    Top of the line boat and exceptional captain with a passion for fishing! Could not have asked for a better trip! Knowledgeable, safe, focused, attentive, kind and very responsive to our needs and requests. Would highly recommend. Thanks Captain Justin!
  • Multiple red snapper and a gray triggerfish arranged on a board beside a docked boat, with a cooler and boat seating visible.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    Vermilion Snapper
    Cory F.
    Cory F.
    We had a great time. The captain was very knowledgeable and helpful. We caught snapper and triggerfish to keep.
  • Angler holding a large red snapper aboard a center-console fishing boat, with another crew member visible near the helm offshore.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    +1
    Red Snapper
    Abigail N.
    Abigail N.
    We had such a great experience on our fishing charter! I went with my boyfriend, his dad, and his brother, and we had so much fun. We caught 9 red snappers total and were able to keep 8 of them, which made the trip even more exciting. The views of the Gulf were beautiful while we were out on the boat, and Captain Justin and his crewmate Robert were amazing. They were very helpful, especially with showing me how to use the poles and helping us rebait them throughout the trip. I also loved getting to watch them cut and clean the fish right in front of us on the dock. Overall, it was a really fun and memorable experience. I would definitely recommend them to anyone looking for a great fishing charter!
  • A variety of freshly caught fish, including Snapper, displayed on a dock next to a boat, showcasing a successful fishing trip.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    Red Snapper
    Roy J.
    Roy J.
    got on the fish almost immediately, captain was nice fast and very informative about the fish. i would definitely recommend this charter.
  • A young angler and an adult proudly displaying a large Red Snapper while fishing on a boat, showcasing a successful day on the water.
    Fish 1
    Red Snapper
    James C.
    James C.
  • Three female anglers proudly display a large red snapper aboard a fishing boat in open coastal waters.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    Red Snapper
    Kelly T.
    Kelly T.
    Justin was great. Weather was perfect. We had the best time. Highly recommend
  • A selection of freshly caught fish including Speckled Trout and Redfish displayed on a cleaning table aboard a fishing boat.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    Mangrove Snapper
    The inshore bite is officially on! The water is warm, and countless small baitfish have flooded into the bay and sound. If you time it with the right tide, get ready for an exhilarating day of fishing with your poles bent and reels zinging!
  • A group of anglers proudly displaying their catch of fish, including various species, on a dock after a successful fishing trip.
    Fish 1
    Redfish
    Trent G.
    Trent G.
    We had the best trip we had bait ready and they kept us on fish and they were very very good captains and took care of us I highly recommend this crew right here great guys!
  • A variety of Snapper, including a large Yellowtail Snapper, displayed on a cleaning table after a successful fishing trip.
    Fish 1
    Red Snapper
    Cole V.
    Cole V.
    Great days, they put a lot of effort into getting us on fish, and we did. Great guys
  • Angler holding a freshly caught Red Snapper while fishing offshore, showcasing the vibrant colors against the blue ocean backdrop.
    Fish 1
    Red Snapper
    Zeke G.
    Zeke G.
    These guys were great and we had a good time. We would recommend and would hire them again!

What is the boat like?

Boat image
Boat category
Center console boats
Capacity
6 persons
Boat length
24 ft
Year built
2005
Boat manufacturer
Hydra-Sports
Boat type
Center console
Engine model
Yamaha V MAX SHO
Powered by
1 x 250HP
Max cruising speed
40 knots

What kind of fishing will you do?

Inshore Fishing
Nearshore Fishing
Offshore Fishing
Reef Fishing
Wreck Fishing

Which fishing techniques you can try

Light Tackle
Heavy Tackle
Bottom Fishing
Trolling
Flounder Gigging
Deep Sea Fishing

Which amenities are available onboard

GPS
Lowrance hds live
Fishfinder
Hds live
Flybridge
Live bait well
Wireless trolling motor
Ice box
Radar
What's included in the trip price
Rods, reels & tackle
Shimano Torium, Penn Spinfisher
Live bait
When it's available to be caught
Catch cleaning & filleting
& bagging
Fishing license
You don't need a fishing license on this boat

How cancellations work

Free cancellation up to 3 days prior to trip
You can cancel or modify your booking up to 3 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.
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What the listing policies are

Pickup not included
Transfer to/from departure site is not included in trip rates.
Child friendly
All ages are welcome
You keep catch
Catch and release allowed

How you can pay

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
 PayPal
 Checks
 Bank transfer
When paying the remaining balance with a credit card, an additional 5% charge will apply.

What’s biting in Pensacola Beach right now

AmberjackAmberjack
CobiaCobia
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
King Mackerel (Kingfish)King Mackerel (Kingfish)
RedfishRedfish
Snapper (Red)Snapper (Red)
Spanish MackerelSpanish Mackerel
Speckled TroutSpeckled Trout
Triggerfish (Gray)Triggerfish (Gray)

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