Reel Steel Charters LLC 

5.0/5 (66 reviews)
 
State licensed
 1 Harrison Avenue, Panama City, FL 32401, United States

Reel Steel Charters LLC 

Up to 9 miles
Panama City, FL, United States
28 ft
6
5.0/5 (66 reviews)

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Spend the day with Reel Steel Charters and get hooked on fishing in Panama City!

Species like Amberjack, Black Drum, Bonito, Cobia, Mahi Mahi, Gag Grouper, Red Grouper, Scamp Grouper, Mangrove Snapper, Red Snapper, Vermilion Snapper, Gray Triggerfish, and more could be biting, depending on the time of year. During the trip you might be light tackle fishing, trolling, jigging, bottom fishing, or maybe something more specialized in this area.

Reel Steel Charters welcomes kids aboard, so the whole family can come and unplug for the day! Be sure to ask if child-sized life vests are available, otherwise you should bring your own. You're welcome to bring snacks to ward off any mid-trip fatigue!

You'll be casting lines from a 28' Parker pilothouse with a capacity for 6 passengers. It has everything you need for a productive day on the water. There's a toilet on board for your convenience. Your captain will provide rods and reels. Live bait is available, but it's good to ask about this so you know if you'll be catching it yourself.

You'll have the help of a First Mate to put you on fish. Mates work hard to make your trip count, so a 10–20% tip is customary.

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. Simply ask and your captain can tell you more.

Some essentials to bring are bottled water, sunglasses, and sunblock (non-spray). Alcohol is allowed in moderation, but you should avoid hard liquor as well as glass bottles.

Give yourself something to look forward to and book a trip with Reel Steel Charters!

Spend the day with Reel Steel Charters and get hooked on fishing in Panama City!

Species like Amberjack, Black Drum, Bonito, Cobia, Mahi Mahi, Gag Grouper, Red Grouper, Scamp Grouper, Mangrove Snapper, Red Snapper, Vermilion Snapper, Gray Triggerfish, and more could be biting, depending on the time of year. During the trip you might be light tackle fishing, trolling, jigging, bottom fishing, or maybe something more specialized in this area.

Reel Steel Charters welcomes kids aboard, so the whole family can come and unplug for the day! Be sure to ask if child-sized life vests are available, otherwise you should bring your own. You're welcome to bring snacks to ward off any mid-trip fatigue!

You'll be casting lines from a 28' Parker pilothouse with a capacity for 6 passengers. It has everything you need for a productive day on the water. There's a toilet on board for your convenience. Your captain will provide rods and reels. Live bait is available, but it's good to ask about this so you know if you'll be catching it yourself.

You'll have the help of a First Mate to put you on fish. Mates work hard to make your trip count, so a 10–20% tip is customary.

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. Simply ask and your captain can tell you more.

Some essentials to bring are bottled water, sunglasses, and sunblock (non-spray). Alcohol is allowed in moderation, but you should avoid hard liquor as well as glass bottles.

Give yourself something to look forward to and book a trip with Reel Steel Charters!

Jason Leigh
Captain
Jason Leigh
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Trip availability and prices

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Number of days
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Group Size
2 adults • 0 children
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Trolling and dolphin trip (pm)
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
2 hour trip starts at 12:30 PM
Seasonal trip
Jan 1 - Dec 31 (Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun)
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
King Mackerel (Kingfish)
Bluefish (Tailor)
Ladyfish
+2
US $375
Entire boat: up to 4 people
4 Hour Trip – Offshore (AM)
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
4 hour trip starts at 8:00 AM
Seasonal trip
(Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri)
Amberjack
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
King Mackerel (Kingfish)
Snapper (Red)
+6
US $700
Entire boat: up to 4 people
4 Hour Trip – Offshore (PM)
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
4 hour trip starts at 12:30 PM
Seasonal trip
(Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri)
Amberjack
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
King Mackerel (Kingfish)
Snapper (Red)
+6
US $700
Entire boat: up to 4 people
4 Hour Trip – Sharks (PM)
Just booked! Last booked: 10 hours ago
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
4 hour trip starts at 2:00 PM
Seasonal trip
(Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri)
Shark (Hammerhead)
Shark (Blacktip)
Shark (Mako)
Shark (Tiger)
+3
US $800
Entire boat: up to 4 people
6 Hour Trip – Offshore
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
6 hour trip starts at 8:00 AM
Seasonal trip
(Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri)
Amberjack
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
King Mackerel (Kingfish)
Snapper (Red)
+6
US $1,000
Entire boat: up to 4 people
8 Hour Trip – Offshore
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
8 hour trip starts at 8:00 AM
Seasonal trip
(Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri)
Amberjack
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
King Mackerel (Kingfish)
Snapper (Red)
+6
US $1,300
Entire boat: up to 4 people
10 Hour Trip – Offshore
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
10 hour trip starts at 8:00 AM
Seasonal trip
(Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri)
Amberjack
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
King Mackerel (Kingfish)
Snapper (Red)
+6
US $1,700
Entire boat: up to 4 people
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Rating

5.0
66 reviews
5.0
Boat & equipment
5.0
Captain & crew
5.0
Fishing Experience

Anglers' gallery (119)

What anglers say

100%
Great experience
97%
Family friendly
100%
Friendly captain
100%
Good boat
98%
Recommended
98%
Caught fish

All reviews (66)

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Herald Watson
Herald Watson
us
Chicago, IL, US
Member since 2026
5.0
Verified
Nonstop Action
4 Hour Trip – Offshore (PM) on March 25, 20263 adults

Jason and Jennifer were amazing!!! My wife daughter and I set out to catch Vermilion Snapper and Red Grouper to keep and cook. Thats exactly what we got and more. Caught 2 red grouper. One had to be thrown back was under the 20inch regulation. The other was 20 inches. At least 10 trigger fish were caught, we kept one. The Vermilion Snapper were HITTING but were under the regulation. The wife caught some real exotic fish that Captain Jason has never seen. 2 hrs into the 4hr trip our 12 year old daughter got sea sick which stopped the fishing. But didnt stop the fun Captain Jason ane Jennifer spotted dolphins swimming near shore and our fishing trip turned into a dolphin tour. Great experience. The customer service, fishing, boat and experience were 5 stars. Will definitely be back during Red Snapper Season.

Reported catch:
Gray Triggerfish
Vermilion Snapper
Red Snapper
Connor Rambo
Connor Rambo
us
Arkansas, US
Member since 2026
5.0
Verified
New
Great trip and awsome crew
8 Hour Trip – Offshore on August 13, 20266 adults

We had a great time and caught a ton of fish. The captian knew exactly where to go and him and his wife stayed busy helping us in every way they could. They created a family friendly environment and even took us to see the dolphins at the end. We enjoyed every bit of the trip and we will definetly be going on more trips with Reel Steel Charters.

Reported catch:
Lane Snapper
Gray Triggerfish
Vermilion Snapper
Red Snapper
Jason Leigh
Response from Captain

Thanks we appreciate y'all

Chad Shockley
Chad Shockley
us
Alabama, US
Member since 2026
5.0
Verified
New
Amazing family fishing trip!! Once in a lifetime!!
Trolling and dolphin trip (pm) on August 5, 20262 adults2 children

Captain Jason and Jennifer were amazing! First time sea fishing with my wife and daughters and they had a blast!!! We even caught a Goliath Grouper thanks to Captain Jason's fishing expertise!! Would absolutely go again on our next trip to Panama City!!!

Jason Leigh
Response from Captain

Thank y'all it was definitely an amazing 2 hr trip

Autumn Seekford
Autumn Seekford
us
Virginia, US
Member since 2026
5.0
Verified
New
amazing trip
4 Hour Trip – Offshore (AM) on August 5, 20262 adults1 child

great trip caught fish and the captain and first mate were both amazing at explaining everything. got fish in just abount every spot we went, great with our son and got him involved in the experience. we will definitely be booking again.

Jason Leigh
Response from Captain

Thank you glad you guys had a great time.

Ansley Owens
Ansley Owens
us
Georgia, US
Member since 2026
5.0
Verified
New
great trip!
Trolling and dolphin trip (pm) on July 26, 20266 adults

we took 4 middle school boys who wanted to fish, and we all had a great time! The most lovely hosts, so considerate with 2 of us getting sick- found a calmer spot to fish and were so helpful with everything. Highly recommend!

FAQs about Reel Steel Charters LLC

Reel Steel Charters LLC offers the following trips to customers:
  • US $375 per group, additional US $25 per person after 4 guests - Trolling and dolphin trip (pm) (2 hours)
  • US $700 per group, additional US $50 per person after 4 guests - 4 Hour Trip – Offshore (AM) (4 hours)
  • US $700 per group, additional US $50 per person after 4 guests - 4 Hour Trip – Offshore (PM) (4 hours)
  • US $800 per group, additional US $50 per person after 4 guests - 4 Hour Trip – Sharks (PM) (4 hours)
  • US $1,000 per group, additional US $50 per person after 4 guests - 6 Hour Trip – Offshore (6 hours)
  • US $1,300 per group, additional US $50 per person after 4 guests - 8 Hour Trip – Offshore (8 hours)
  • US $1,700 per group, additional US $50 per person after 4 guests - 10 Hour Trip – Offshore (10 hours)
When you book a trip with Reel Steel Charters LLC, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • Toilet
  • GPS
  • Fishfinder
  • Live bait well
  • Wireless trolling motor
  • Ice box
Trips booked with Reel Steel Charters LLC include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle
  • Live bait (Live bait is available for an additional cost most times of the year)
  • First mate
  • Fishing license (Fishing licenses are included )
Reel Steel Charters LLC offers the following types of fishing:
  • Nearshore fishing
  • Offshore fishing (9 nautical miles)
  • Reef fishing
  • Wreck fishing
Reel Steel Charters LLC offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Light tackle
  • Heavy tackle
  • Bottom fishing
  • Trolling
  • Jigging
  • Deep sea fishing
Top targeted fish species with Reel Steel Charters LLC include:
  • Amberjack
  • Bonito
  • Cobia
  • Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
  • Grouper (Gag)
  • Grouper (Red)
  • Grouper (Scamp)
  • Snapper (Mangrove)
  • Snapper (Red)
  • Snapper (Vermilion)
  • Triggerfish (Gray)

Your captain

Jason Leigh
Jason Leigh
Jason Leigh

Panama City, Florida, United States

1 Fishing Report
ID & license verified
66 Customer reviews
Typical response within an hour
Member since May 2024
Angler's Choice

The Angler's Choice Award is given to listings that consistently deliver a high-quality service and earn great reviews from customers.

Capt. Jason is experienced in navigating the waters of Panama City, Florida and is ready to take you on a therapeutic fishing excursion. The crew has you covered if you wish to try bottom fishing, trolling, jigging, or other techniques. The only way to learn is to join them on the water.

1 Fishing Report
ID & license verified
66 Customer reviews
Typical response within an hour
Member since May 2024
Angler's Choice

The Angler's Choice Award is given to listings that consistently deliver a high-quality service and earn great reviews from customers.

Capt. Jason is experienced in navigating the waters of Panama City, Florida and is ready to take you on a therapeutic fishing excursion. The crew has you covered if you wish to try bottom fishing, trolling, jigging, or other techniques. The only way to learn is to join them on the water.

The fish you can target

Amberjack
Amberjack
Skipjack
Skipjack
Cobia
Cobia
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Gag Grouper
Gag Grouper
Red Grouper
Red Grouper
Scamp Grouper
Scamp Grouper
Mangrove Snapper
Mangrove Snapper
Red Snapper
Red Snapper
Vermilion Snapper
Vermilion Snapper
Gray Triggerfish
Gray Triggerfish
Amberjack
Amberjack
Skipjack
Skipjack
Cobia
Cobia
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Gag Grouper
Gag Grouper

Real catches by this captain

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What is the boat like?

Boat image
Boat category
Cabin cruisers
Capacity
6 persons
Boat length
28 ft
Year built
2006
Boat manufacturer
Parker
Boat type
Pilothouse
Engine model
Yamaha
Powered by
1 x 250HP
Max cruising speed
35 knots

What kind of fishing will you do?

Nearshore Fishing
Offshore Fishing
9 nautical miles
Reef Fishing
Wreck Fishing

Which fishing techniques you can try

Light Tackle
Heavy Tackle
Bottom Fishing
Trolling
Jigging
Deep Sea Fishing

Which amenities are available onboard

Toilet
GPS
Fishfinder
Live bait well
Wireless trolling motor
Ice box
What's included in the trip price
Rods, reels & tackle
Live bait
Live bait is available for an additional cost most times of the year
First mate
Fishing license
Fishing licenses are included

How cancellations work

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.

More details

What the listing policies are

Pickup not included

Transfer to/from departure site is not included in trip rates.

Child friendly
Kids 6 and under are required to wear a coast guard approved pfd while underway.
You keep catch
Catch and release allowed

How you can pay

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

 Checks

What’s biting in Panama City right now

AmberjackAmberjack
BonitoBonito
CobiaCobia
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Grouper (Gag)Grouper (Gag)
Snapper (Red)Snapper (Red)
Triggerfish (Gray)Triggerfish (Gray)

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