Panama City Guide Fishing 

5.0/5 (90 reviews)
 
State licensed
 East Highway 98 5904, Panama City Beach, FL 32404, United States

Panama City Guide Fishing 

Up to 9 miles
Panama City Beach, FL, United States
24 ft
5
5.0/5 (90 reviews)

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If fishing in Panama City is on your bucket list, look no further than Panama City Guide Fishing. Captain James will be your guide, which allows you to benefit from years of professional experience.

We have numerous pick up and drop off locations available for your party. Preferred pick up location for Groups is 5904 E highway 98 peir 98 marina located around 25 minutes from the beach, which is Panama City guide fishings home marina.

But the boat is versatile and the captain is accommodating. You can also be picked up at 5805 N. Lagoon drive. Secure parking across the street at 3120 thomas drive.
Can also be picked up from 5550 n lagon dr (captain andersons marina)

Along with richard simpson park

Or any major public marina or public
boat launch near you

These waters are known for Amberjack, Bonito, Cobia, Flounder, Gag Grouper, Red Grouper, Scamp Grouper, Almaco Jack, King Mackerel (Kingfish), Ladyfish, Pompano, Red Snapper, and more – with any luck, they'll make your reel scream. During the trip, you might be spinning, trolling, bottom fishing, or maybe something more specialized in this Panama City Guide Fishing welcomes kids aboard, so feel free to make a family day out of it! Child life jackets provided

Your vessel for the day is a 24' T-Craft center console with a capacity for 6 passengers. It has all the essentials no fishing machine can run without. What's more, this vessel is wheelchair accessible. You'll find rods, reels, and tackle waiting for you, as well as lures. Live bait is also available

There's no need to buy a fishing license, so all you have to do is look forward to your trip! Be mindful that some species may have special rules or limited seasons. If you don't know what to expect, ask the captain.

It's never a bad idea to bring sunscreen (non-spray), bottled water, and sunglasses. Alcohol is allowed in moderation,

Now, come aboard with Panama City Guide Fishing and get hooked!

If fishing in Panama City is on your bucket list, look no further than Panama City Guide Fishing. Captain James will be your guide, which allows you to benefit from years of professional experience.

We have numerous pick up and drop off locations available for your party. Preferred pick up location for Groups is 5904 E highway 98 peir 98 marina located around 25 minutes from the beach, which is Panama City guide fishings home marina.

But the boat is versatile and the captain is accommodating. You can also be picked up at 5805 N. Lagoon drive. Secure parking across the street at 3120 thomas drive.
Can also be picked up from 5550 n lagon dr (captain andersons marina)

Along with richard simpson park

Or any major public marina or public
boat launch near you

These waters are known for Amberjack, Bonito, Cobia, Flounder, Gag Grouper, Red Grouper, Scamp Grouper, Almaco Jack, King Mackerel (Kingfish), Ladyfish, Pompano, Red Snapper, and more – with any luck, they'll make your reel scream. During the trip, you might be spinning, trolling, bottom fishing, or maybe something more specialized in this Panama City Guide Fishing welcomes kids aboard, so feel free to make a family day out of it! Child life jackets provided

Your vessel for the day is a 24' T-Craft center console with a capacity for 6 passengers. It has all the essentials no fishing machine can run without. What's more, this vessel is wheelchair accessible. You'll find rods, reels, and tackle waiting for you, as well as lures. Live bait is also available

There's no need to buy a fishing license, so all you have to do is look forward to your trip! Be mindful that some species may have special rules or limited seasons. If you don't know what to expect, ask the captain.

It's never a bad idea to bring sunscreen (non-spray), bottled water, and sunglasses. Alcohol is allowed in moderation,

Now, come aboard with Panama City Guide Fishing and get hooked!

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Boat & equipment
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5.0
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Family friendly
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Good boat
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Ethan Sitton
Ethan Sitton
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Missouri, US
Member since 2023
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Great Trip!!
6 hour offshore RED SNAPPER on June 10, 20264 adults
We had an absolutely amazing trip with captain James. Immediately super friendly, accomodating, and had a great sense of humor. We caught a ton of different species, red grouper, scamp grouper, gag grouper, strawberry grouper, red snapper, vermillion snapper, white snapper, as well as even catching a stray shark. Came home with a cooler full of fish, the trip was a 10/10 for us. Will 100% be fishing with Captain James again very soon.
Reported catch:
Red Snapper
Red Grouper
Gag Grouper
Scamp Grouper
Dallas Richardson
Dallas Richardson
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Illinois, US
Member since 2026
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5.0
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James is a G
4 Hour Trip OFFSHORE REEF on April 2, 20262 adults
James adjusted to conditions and we still killed it. He was great with my 13 year old son. Caught spanish mackeral (while emersed in dolphins-actually had dolphins stealing our mackerel off yhe hook), sheep head (my son caught a very big one), red grouper, trigger fish (in the bay!), squirrel fish, sailors choice, and a few others. Military base shut down the area he normally fishes because of raised security measures, but he adjusted well and had us on the fish. He was patient and informative. If you want to keep the fish, he takes you to the marina and they filet and package for pretty cheap. My son said this was a top 10 life experience for him. Highly recommend.
Response from Captain
May 2, 2026
you are the G thanks for the best time and thanks for being an even better charter guest
Leigh Olden
Leigh Olden
Repeat angler
us
Georgia, US
Member since 2024
2 trips
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5.0
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Great Trip!
4 Hour Trip – OFFSHORE REEF - 7:00 PM on June 12, 20264 adults
Captain James was fantastic. He was super laid back and put us on fish at the first cast. We caught at least 4 different species of fish including red snapper, red grouper, redfish, scamp grouper, and beeliner. It was a good day of fishing, especially for a half day! We ended our trip by taking a grouper filet to Capt Max’s Bar and Grill to fry it up for us, and it was delicious!
Blake Polk
Blake Polk
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Florida, US
Member since 2026
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5.0
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We On ‘Em
4 Hour Trip – Inshore/Bay on May 31, 20262 adults
JD was a great guide. Put us on the fish and it was one of the best charters I have been on. Wife landed her PB black drum and throughly enjoyed the trip. The boat is perfect for 2-4 passenger. All equipement worked as it should and is in great condition. Plenty of live bait. If you find youraelf wanting to fish in the Panama City/Panama City Beach/30A area hit JD up.
Jonathan Moy
Jonathan Moy
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New York, US
Member since 2026
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Just what we wanted
4 Hour Trip – Inshore/Bay on June 5, 20263 adults1 child
Brought my daughter and 11 year old granddaughter. Captain and granddaughter hit it off. Friends for life. Caught 2 nice size red fish for dinner. Released a giant bull red fish. Caught some smaller fish. Weather was great. Captain was knowledgeable and courteous. Could not have had a better experience!

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US $600
Entire boat: up to 5 people
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US $700
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US $700
Entire boat: up to 5 people
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US $700
Entire boat: up to 4 people
4 Hour Trip OFFSHORE REEF
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US $800
Entire boat: up to 4 people
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US $800
Entire boat: up to 4 people
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US $800
Entire boat: up to 4 people
Tarpon trip 4hour
4 hour trip multiple starting times (8:00 AM, 12:00 PM)
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May 15 - Aug 1
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US $900
Entire boat: up to 3 people
Tarpon trip 12pm 4 hour
4 hour trip multiple starting times (12:00 PM, 4:00 PM)
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May 25 - Aug 31 (Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun)
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US $900
Entire boat: up to 5 people
5 hour OFFSHORE RED SNAPPER
5 hour trip multiple starting times (6:00 AM, 11:00 AM)
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Mar 22 - Jul 31
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US $1,000
Entire boat: up to 4 people
5 Hour Trip – offshore RED SNAPPER
5 hour trip multiple starting times (12:00 PM, 5:00 PM)
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May 22 - Jul 31
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US $1,000
Entire boat: up to 4 people
6 hour offshore REDSNAPPER
6 hour trip multiple starting times (6:00 AM, 12:00 PM)
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US $1,200
Entire boat: up to 4 people
6 hour offshore RED SNAPPER
6 hour trip multiple starting times (10:30 AM, 4:30 PM)
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May 22 - Jul 31
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US $1,200
Entire boat: up to 5 people
6 hour offshore RED SNAPPER
6 hour trip multiple starting times (12:00 PM, 6:00 PM)
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May 22 - Jul 31
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US $1,200
Entire boat: up to 4 people
6 hour tarpon trip
6 hour trip multiple starting times (8:00 AM, 2:00 PM)
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US $1,300
Entire boat: up to 3 people
8 hour offshore RED SNAPPER
8 hour trip multiple starting times (6:00 AM, 2:00 PM)
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US $1,600
Entire boat: up to 5 people
10 hour offshore RED SNAPPER
10 hour trip multiple starting times (6:00 AM, 4:00 PM)
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May 22 - Jul 1
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US $2,000
Entire boat: up to 5 people
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5.0
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Anglers' gallery (138)

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100%
Great experience
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Family friendly
100%
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Ethan Sitton
Ethan Sitton
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Missouri, US
Member since 2023
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5.0
Verified
New
Great Trip!!
6 hour offshore RED SNAPPER on June 10, 20264 adults
We had an absolutely amazing trip with captain James. Immediately super friendly, accomodating, and had a great sense of humor. We caught a ton of different species, red grouper, scamp grouper, gag grouper, strawberry grouper, red snapper, vermillion snapper, white snapper, as well as even catching a stray shark. Came home with a cooler full of fish, the trip was a 10/10 for us. Will 100% be fishing with Captain James again very soon.
Reported catch:
Red Snapper
Red Grouper
Gag Grouper
Scamp Grouper
Dallas Richardson
Dallas Richardson
us
Illinois, US
Member since 2026
0
5.0
Verified
James is a G
4 Hour Trip OFFSHORE REEF on April 2, 20262 adults
James adjusted to conditions and we still killed it. He was great with my 13 year old son. Caught spanish mackeral (while emersed in dolphins-actually had dolphins stealing our mackerel off yhe hook), sheep head (my son caught a very big one), red grouper, trigger fish (in the bay!), squirrel fish, sailors choice, and a few others. Military base shut down the area he normally fishes because of raised security measures, but he adjusted well and had us on the fish. He was patient and informative. If you want to keep the fish, he takes you to the marina and they filet and package for pretty cheap. My son said this was a top 10 life experience for him. Highly recommend.
Response from Captain
May 2, 2026
you are the G thanks for the best time and thanks for being an even better charter guest
Leigh Olden
Leigh Olden
Repeat angler
us
Georgia, US
Member since 2024
2 trips
0
5.0
Verified
New
Great Trip!
4 Hour Trip – OFFSHORE REEF - 7:00 PM on June 12, 20264 adults
Captain James was fantastic. He was super laid back and put us on fish at the first cast. We caught at least 4 different species of fish including red snapper, red grouper, redfish, scamp grouper, and beeliner. It was a good day of fishing, especially for a half day! We ended our trip by taking a grouper filet to Capt Max’s Bar and Grill to fry it up for us, and it was delicious!
Blake Polk
Blake Polk
us
Florida, US
Member since 2026
0
5.0
Verified
New
We On ‘Em
4 Hour Trip – Inshore/Bay on May 31, 20262 adults
JD was a great guide. Put us on the fish and it was one of the best charters I have been on. Wife landed her PB black drum and throughly enjoyed the trip. The boat is perfect for 2-4 passenger. All equipement worked as it should and is in great condition. Plenty of live bait. If you find youraelf wanting to fish in the Panama City/Panama City Beach/30A area hit JD up.
Jonathan Moy
Jonathan Moy
us
New York, US
Member since 2026
0
5.0
Verified
New
Just what we wanted
4 Hour Trip – Inshore/Bay on June 5, 20263 adults1 child
Brought my daughter and 11 year old granddaughter. Captain and granddaughter hit it off. Friends for life. Caught 2 nice size red fish for dinner. Released a giant bull red fish. Caught some smaller fish. Weather was great. Captain was knowledgeable and courteous. Could not have had a better experience!

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What is the boat like?

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Boat category
Center console boats
Capacity
5 persons
Boat length
24 ft
Year built
1999
Restored in
2024
Boat manufacturer
T-Craft
Boat type
Center console
Engine model
Yamaha
Powered by
1 x 250HP
Max cruising speed
40 knots
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