Redwater Guide Company 

4.9/5 (10 reviews)
 
State licensed
 Bay Shore Drive 312, Panama City Beach, FL 32407, United States
 
State licensed
4.9/5 (10 reviews)
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Bay Shore Drive 312
Panama City Beach, FL, United States
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Panama City Beach has a fish with your name on it, so let Redwater Guide Company help you catch it!

We target Redfish and Trout in the backcountry and on the flats surrounding Panama City Beach. This is a backcountry, shallow-water pursuit aimed at getting you close to the fish and closer to nature.

Local species include Redfish, Speckled Trout, Black Drum, Jack Crevalle, Flounder, and more with any luck. You’ll target your catch by light tackle fishing or fly fishing the flats and backcountry of Panama City Beach. Please Note: Redfish are catch and release only.

Families who love fishing together will be glad to know that kids are welcome aboard!

You’ll be fishing aboard a 21’ Flats boat that holds up to 2 passengers. It comes with everything you need for a productive day on the water. You’ll find rods, reels, and tackle waiting for you, including fly fishing gear.
There’s no need to buy a fishing license, just show up ready for some fishing!

Don’t forget to bring sunglasses and sunscreen. You may also bring anything you may want to eat or drink while on the water. Alcohol is allowed.

Get in touch with Capt. Max below and start planning your trip today!

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Customer reviews

Rating summary

4.9/5
out of 5 stars from 10 reviews
Boat
4.9/5
Crew
5.0/5
Experience
4.9/5

Photos & videos by reviewers (15)

Inshore redfish trip
Inshore redfish trip
Inshore redfish trip
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Angler rating

9
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Anglers claimed

Good experience

75%

Appropriate for children

80%

Friendly captain

100%

Satisfied with the boat

100%

Recommend this charter

100%

Caught fish

90%

Showing 1 - 5 of 10 reviews
Showing: 5 of 10 reviews
Tyler A.
Tyler A.
5.0/5

Jul 22, 2025

4-Hour Inshore AM

Inshore redfish trip

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We were quite pleased with our experience with capt max he was knowledgeable of the area and was able to put us on fish. It’s been quite hot here lately and made fishing tough but was able to put us on fish. We will definitely be booking with capt max again in the future

We were quite pleased with our experience with capt max he was knowledgeable of the area and was able to put us on fish. It’s...  

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 Tyler A. recommends Redwater Guide Company
 Tyler A. recommends Redwater Guide Company

Daniel I.
Daniel I.
5.0/5

Jul 5, 2025

4-Hour Inshore AM

Would reccomend

VERIFIED

Had a great time fishing with Captain Max. Very friendly and knowledgeable.

Had a great time fishing with Captain Max. Very friendly and knowledgeable.  

 Daniel I. recommends Redwater Guide Company
 Daniel I. recommends Redwater Guide Company

David M.
David M.

Panama City Beach, FL

5.0/5

Aug 30, 2024

4-Hour Inshore PM

Fishing with Captain Max

VERIFIED

We had a excellent time with max. He took us where the fish was just wasn't getting a good bite. We will use him again in the future if we get a chance. We would recommend him to anyone

We had a excellent time with max. He took us where the fish was just wasn't getting a good bite. We will use him again in the...  

 David M. recommends Redwater Guide Company
1 person finds this review helpful
 David M. recommends Redwater Guide Company
1 person finds this review helpful

Tucker S.
Tucker S.
5.0/5

Dec 30, 2024

4-Hour Inshore PM

Fishing with Max

VERIFIED

 

 Tucker S. recommends Redwater Guide Company
 Tucker S. recommends Redwater Guide Company

Ron W.
Ron W.
4.3/5

Aug 13, 2024

4-Hour Inshore AM

August fishing trip

VERIFIED

 

 Ron W. recommends Redwater Guide Company
 Ron W. recommends Redwater Guide Company

Trip availability and prices

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4-Hour Inshore AM
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4 Hour Trip, starts at 6:00 AM
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US $500 
Entire boat: up to 2 people
4-Hour Inshore PM
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
4 Hour Trip, starts at 12:00 PM
Seasonal trip Sep 1 - Jun 15
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US $500 
Entire boat: up to 2 people
6-Hour Inshore
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6 Hour Trip, starts at 6:00 AM
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US $750 
Entire boat: up to 2 people
6-Hour Inshore PM
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
6 Hour Trip, starts at 1:00 PM
Seasonal trip Sep 1 - Jun 15
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US $750 
Entire boat: up to 2 people
8-Hour Inshore
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
8 Hour Trip, starts at 6:00 AM
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US $900 
Entire boat: up to 2 people
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Customer reviews

Rating summary

4.9/5
out of 5 stars from 10 reviews
Boat
4.9/5
Crew
5.0/5
Experience
4.9/5

Photos & videos by reviewers (15)

Inshore redfish trip
Inshore redfish trip
Inshore redfish trip
+12

Angler rating

9
1
0
0
0

Anglers claimed

Good experience

75%

Appropriate for children

80%

Friendly captain

100%

Satisfied with the boat

100%

Recommend this charter

100%

Caught fish

90%

Showing 1 - 5 of 10 reviews
Showing: 5 of 10 reviews
Tyler A.
Tyler A.
5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

Inshore redfish trip

VERIFIED
NEW

4-Hour Inshore AM on July 22, 2025

We were quite pleased with our experience with capt max he was knowledgeable of the area and was able to put us on fish. It’s been quite hot here lately and made fishing tough but was able to put us on fish. We will definitely be booking with capt max again in the future

We were quite pleased with our experience with capt max he was knowledgeable of the area and was able to put us on fish. It’s been quite hot here lately and made fishing tough but was able to put us on fish. We will definitely be booking with capt max again in the future  

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 Tyler A. recommends Redwater Guide Company

Daniel I.
Daniel I.
5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

Would reccomend

VERIFIED

4-Hour Inshore AM on July 5, 2025

Had a great time fishing with Captain Max. Very friendly and knowledgeable.

Had a great time fishing with Captain Max. Very friendly and knowledgeable.  

 Daniel I. recommends Redwater Guide Company

David M.
David M.

Panama City Beach, FL

5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

Fishing with Captain Max

VERIFIED

4-Hour Inshore PM on August 30, 2024

We had a excellent time with max. He took us where the fish was just wasn't getting a good bite. We will use him again in the future if we get a chance. We would recommend him to anyone

We had a excellent time with max. He took us where the fish was just wasn't getting a good bite. We will use him again in the future if we get a chance. We would recommend him to anyone  

 David M. recommends Redwater Guide Company
1 person finds this review helpful

Tucker S.
Tucker S.
5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

Fishing with Max

VERIFIED

4-Hour Inshore PM on December 30, 2024

 

 Tucker S. recommends Redwater Guide Company

Ron W.
Ron W.
4.3/5

Experience:

4.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

4.0/5

Overall

August fishing trip

VERIFIED

4-Hour Inshore AM on August 13, 2024

 

 Ron W. recommends Redwater Guide Company

FAQs about Redwater Guide Company

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The fish you can target

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What is the boat like?

Boat Image
Boat category
Skiffs and flats boats
Capacity
2 persons
Boat length
21 ft
Year built
1996
Restored in
2024
Boat manufacturer
Hewes
Boat type
Flats boat

Engine model
Mercury
Powered by
1 x 150HP
Max cruising speed
40 knots
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