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.



Select date to see available trips and rates:

  • Private trip
    3 Hour Trip - Inshore (AM)
    In demand! Last booked: 2 days ago
    FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
    3 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
    US $375
    Enjoy a quick ride to the inshore fishing spots, where your main target will be Redfish, Trout, and many more. This trip is perfect for children and beginners that would like an introduction to fishing. Please note that gratuity is customary and highly appreciated. Should you want more time to potentially catch more fish, please check out my 4-hour trips.
  • Private trip
    3 Hour Trip - Inshore (PM)
    FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
    3 Hour Trip, starts at 2:00 PM
    US $375
    This trip will take you fishing for Redfish, Trout, and more in the protected inshore waters. This trip is perfect for children and beginners that would like an introduction to fishing. Please note that gratuity is customary and highly appreciated. Should you want more time to potentially catch more fish, please check out my 4-hour trips.
  • Private trip
    4 Hour Trip - Flounder Gigging
    In demand! Last booked: 4 days ago
    FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 6:00 PM
    Seasonal trip Nov 1 - Mar 31
    US $400
    If you feel like trying something different, this is your trip. All gigs are provided. Please note that gratuity is customary and highly appreciated.
  • Private trip
    4 Hour Trip - Inshore (AM)
    FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
    US $425
    If you're worried about being out in the open waters, this is a trip you will enjoy. Fish for species such as Trout, Redfish, Spanish Mackerel, Sheepshead, and more. Please note that gratuity is customary and highly appreciated.
  • Private trip
    4 Hour Trip - Inshore (PM)
    FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 2:00 PM
    US $425
    Bring your kids with you! Avoid traffic on this 4-hour trip and stay in the protected waters, fishing for Redfish, Trout, Spanish Mackerel, Sheepshead, and other species. Please note that gratuity is customary and highly appreciated.
  • Private trip
    Shark fishing
    FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
    5 Hour Trip, starts at 4:00 PM
    Seasonal trip Jan 1 - Mar 1
    US $575
    Shark fishing near shore or Pensacola pass best time to go is in the evening into the night but time is negotiable
    Targeted fish
    Shark (Blacktip)
    Blacktip Shark
    Shark (Bull)
    Bull Shark
  • Private trip
    5 Hour Trip - Gulf Fishing (AM)
    In demand! Last booked: 1 day ago
    FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
    5 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
    US $625
    On this nearshore Gulf fishing trip, you won't lose sight of land or cell phone range! Fishing within 9 miles of the shore, you will target Cobia, Mahi Mahi, Kingfish, and Amberjack to name just a few. Please note that gratuity is customary and highly appreciated.
  • Private trip
    5 Hour Trip - Gulf Fishing (PM)
    In demand! Last booked: 3 days ago
    FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
    5 Hour Trip, starts at 2:00 PM
    US $625
    An afternoon out in the Gulf is exactly what the doctor ordered. You will be fishing for Cobia, Amberjack, and more up to 9 miles out. Please note that gratuity is customary and highly appreciated.
  • Private trip
    8 Hour Trip
    FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
    8 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
    US $875
    This fishing trip will allow you to spend your whole day chasing Redfish, Trout, Kingfish, Cobia, Amberjack, Spanish Mackerel, Sheepshead, Mahi Mahi, and other species. Please note that gratuity is customary and highly appreciated.
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FAQs about Paradise Fishing Charters

Paradise Fishing Charters offers the following trips to customers:
  • US $375 per group, additional US $75 per person after 3 guests - 3 Hour Trip - Inshore (AM) (3 hours)
  • US $375 per group, additional US $75 per person after 3 guests - 3 Hour Trip - Inshore (PM) (3 hours)
  • US $400 per group, additional US $50 per person after 4 guests - 4 Hour Trip - Flounder Gigging (4 hours)
  • US $425 per group, additional US $75 per person after 3 guests - 4 Hour Trip - Inshore (AM) (4 hours)
  • US $425 per group, additional US $75 per person after 3 guests - 4 Hour Trip - Inshore (PM) (4 hours)
  • US $575 per group, additional US $50 per person after 3 guests - Shark fishing (5 hours)
  • US $625 per group, additional US $75 per person after 3 guests - 5 Hour Trip - Gulf Fishing (AM) (5 hours)
  • US $625 per group, additional US $75 per person after 3 guests - 5 Hour Trip - Gulf Fishing (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)

Meet the Captain

Justin Simmons
Pensacola Beach, Florida, United States
ID & license verified
320 Customer reviews
Response time 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.

About this listing

Targeted species

Amberjack Amberjack
Cobia Cobia
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi) Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Grouper (Gag) Gag Grouper

Boat specs

Hydra-Sports (Center console) originally built in 2005. Powered by a 250HP Yamaha V MAX SHO engine, with a maximum cruising speed of 40 knots.

Length
24 ft
Capacity
6 persons

Types of fishing

Inshore Fishing
Nearshore Fishing
Offshore Fishing
We are allowed to go 9 nautical miles from
Reef Fishing
Wreck Fishing

Fishing techniques

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

Amenities

GPS
Lowrance hds live
Fishfinder
Hds live
Flybridge
Live Bait Well
Wireless Trolling Motor
Ice Box

Trip includes

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

Cancellation policy

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.

Listing policies

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

Payment

Book with 15% deposit, pay rest to captain

When the captain confirms your trip, FishingBooker charges your credit card a 15% 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.

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Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.6 / 5
out of 5 stars from 320 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.6 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.6 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (279)
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Angler rating
255
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
90%
Friendly captain
98%
Recommend this charter
91%
Appropriate for children
95%
Satisfied with the boat
97%
Caught fish
79%
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Kristie G.
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5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
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Best Birthday Ever!

VERIFIED   NEW  5 Hour Trip - Gulf Fishing (AM) on March 20, 2024
I sent my son and a few of his friends on this trip for his birthday and they cannot stop talking about the trip and Captain...
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5.0 / 5
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Great trip

VERIFIED   NEW  5 Hour Trip - Gulf Fishing (PM) on March 19, 2024
Didn’t catch much keepers. just the time of year but the captain keep trying new spots and let us fish for 3 extra hours...
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David P.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Fishing with Justin

VERIFIED   5 Hour Trip - Gulf Fishing (AM) on August 16, 2023
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Kyle D.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Fishing with Justin

VERIFIED   3 Hour Trip - Inshore (AM) on July 21, 2023
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Donald W.
Williamstown, WV
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
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Offshore 5 hour trip

VERIFIED   5 Hour Trip - Gulf Fishing (AM) on June 13, 2023
Captain Justin was catching bait as we got to the dock early and was ready for the morning trip. We tried multiple spots and...
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