Captain Black’s Fishing – Lady Black 

4.8/5 (156 reviews)
 
Federally permitted
 North Lagoon Drive 5505, Panama City Beach, FL 32408, United States

Captain Black’s Fishing – Lady Black 

Over 9 miles offshore
Panama City Beach, FL, United States
40 ft
6
4.8/5 (156 reviews)

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Captain Black's Fishing offers one of the best ranges of trips out there, in one of the best fishing areas in the world – the amazing waters around Panama City, FL. Captain John Black has been fishing since the age of 4, so you can rest assured that he'll show you all of his secret spots and honey holes in the area.

Captain Black's 40' Buskens saltwater fishing boat is the perfect vessel for the range of trips he offers. Powered by a 320 HP Caterpillar engine, it comes with everything you will need on your fishing adventure. There are outriggers, a live bait tank, lures, and top quality tackle for a variety of techniques including light and heavy tackle, trolling, spinning and drift fishing.

Trips range from a quick 3 hours inshore trolling before work, to a 16-hour blue water odyssey targeting big game monsters such as Blue Marlin, Sailfish, and Mahi Mahi. There's an awesome selection of trips in between including the 10-hour 'prospector' trip where you go scouring uncharted fishing waters for great new spots and the opportunity to name them yourself!

Capt. John runs a family-oriented business and welcomes anyone – young or old, novice or master – for some great fishing and fun times. He aims to impress with his amazing trips and vast wealth of local knowledge and experience.

All trips include ice, bait, and licenses for everyone on board. His boat is also wheelchair accessible and very child-friendly. The captain operates a strict catch and release policy on all Billfish. Please give the captain a call or text the day before to verify your trip, and receive any last-minute instructions.

Join Captain Black's Fishing and explore some of the most productive waters in this part of the world for an amazing fishing experience!

Captain Black's Fishing offers one of the best ranges of trips out there, in one of the best fishing areas in the world – the amazing waters around Panama City, FL. Captain John Black has been fishing since the age of 4, so you can rest assured that he'll show you all of his secret spots and honey holes in the area.

Captain Black's 40' Buskens saltwater fishing boat is the perfect vessel for the range of trips he offers. Powered by a 320 HP Caterpillar engine, it comes with everything you will need on your fishing adventure. There are outriggers, a live bait tank, lures, and top quality tackle for a variety of techniques including light and heavy tackle, trolling, spinning and drift fishing.

Trips range from a quick 3 hours inshore trolling before work, to a 16-hour blue water odyssey targeting big game monsters such as Blue Marlin, Sailfish, and Mahi Mahi. There's an awesome selection of trips in between including the 10-hour 'prospector' trip where you go scouring uncharted fishing waters for great new spots and the opportunity to name them yourself!

Capt. John runs a family-oriented business and welcomes anyone – young or old, novice or master – for some great fishing and fun times. He aims to impress with his amazing trips and vast wealth of local knowledge and experience.

All trips include ice, bait, and licenses for everyone on board. His boat is also wheelchair accessible and very child-friendly. The captain operates a strict catch and release policy on all Billfish. Please give the captain a call or text the day before to verify your trip, and receive any last-minute instructions.

Join Captain Black's Fishing and explore some of the most productive waters in this part of the world for an amazing fishing experience!

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4.8
156 reviews
4.8
Boat & equipment
4.9
Captain & crew
4.8
Fishing Experience

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What anglers say

95%
Great experience
97%
Family friendly
99%
Friendly captain
97%
Good boat
94%
Recommended
95%
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Robert Villigram
Robert Villigram
us
Missouri, US
Member since 2025
0
5.0
Verified
Captain Black puts you on FISH!
6 Hour Trip – Morning Reef Summer on July 23, 20254 adults1 child
Look - when you book a trip like this, the bottom line is you want to catch fish, right? This is where Captain Black excels!!! On a day, and during a week, when fishing success was sporadic and limited; Captain Black took us to a carefully selected spot (marked only on his secret Treasure Map) where we caught our limit of large Red Snappers in no time! We also caught other species of snapper, groupers, and other species we had to throw back. It was a blast! Zach, the deckhand, did an excellent job of keeping us baited up and in the waters. Once back at our beach house, on of our neighbors was lamenting the fact they they only came back with six pounds of fish after going with a different charter. I didn't have the heart to tell them that, with Captain Black, we came back with 47 POUNDS OF FISH! However, I will tell you; and reiterate that I highly recommend Captain Black for your fishing charter while in PCB! Trip details you might find helpful. Charter Duration: 6 hours (6 AM - Noon) Type of Fishing: Bottom Fishing. This is different than trolling. I recommend booking the 6-hr (at minimum) trip for results like I described above. Live Bait Fee: $60 for sixty (I think) bait fish - bring cash - you'll stop at a bait fish boat on the way out. Travel: Be prepared to travel for extended periods of time depending on where Captain Black is taking you. For example, we traveled for an extended time before actually fishing. However, Captain Black took us to the fish. Think of it this way - he can take you closer to areas potentially overfished and you can fish longer with little to no success, or he can take you to where you'll fish for a shorter time but catch fish constantly. Personally, I'd rather catch fish. If you're like me, I recommend you trust the Captain and enjoy! Tipping: Please be prepared to tip (especially the deckhand) - 15%-25% is customary. Fish Cleaning: There is a service at Captain Black's dock that charges approximately $1/lb of fish. They had our catch cleaned and separated by fish species in ziplock bags within 2 hrs of dropping the fish off. Additional Note: You'll notice that Captain Black has a policy of returning all billfish to the waters. Additionally, I caught a 20ish-lb Gag Grouper. Captain Black and Zach immediately explained that this species was out of season and made sure the beautiful fish was returned safely to the depths unharmed. I appreciate this commitment to conservation of resources the ocean offers.
Reported catch:
Red Grouper
Gag Grouper
Red Snapper
Vermilion Snapper
+1
George Blackstone
George Blackstone
us
Alabama, US
Member since 2025
2
5.0
Verified
Great 6 hour reef fishing trip
6 Hour Trip – Midday Reef Trip on June 27, 20255 adults
Captain Black was excellent! 5 of us with offshore experience ranging from zero to moderate took a 6 hour trip where we limited out on red snapper and also caught grouper to put in the freezer. Captain Black went above and beyond to put us on the fish with us stopping at several locations to fish. The bite was finicky at the first stops with a couple keepers and then Captain Black put us on a spot where the bite was on and we filled the cooler. Great trip Captain Black, thank you to you and crew! I have already recommend you to multiple groups we have met back at our condo. I wish you fair winds and calm seas until we meet again!
Phil Fowler
Phil Fowler
us
Georgia, US
Member since 2026
0
5.0
Verified
family fishing
8 Hour Trip – Reef Fishing Spring on April 6, 20264 adults
Booked this charter for my dad, cousin and uncle. Could not go out because of wether and they swifty offered an alternative! the boys came home with fish and had a blast! cant wait to rebook for an off shore charter! the ladies went off on a cruise to celebrate the life of our grandparents, the captain spoke highly of captain Black and his crew!
Response from Captain
April 6, 2026
Phil thank you for the great review. We love to fish and always work hard to make them successful.
Chris Baker
Chris Baker
Repeat angler
us
Indiana, US
Member since 2022
2 trips
0
5.0
Verified
Family Trip
6 Hour Trip – Morning Reef Summer on July 22, 20255 adults1 child
This was a family fishing trip that we learned a lot about the open sea, how fish act with different weather patterns, and a whole lot about myself and family with those weather patterns and sea sickness. I wouldn’t change a thing. We caught a lot of fish and he let us try our hardest on a 6’ shark which was awesome. Capt. Black is a very knowledgeable, fun, and caring person. So I would recommend booking with Capt. Black to experience not only a fishing trip, but old school traditions.
Reported catch:
Lane Snapper
Vermilion Snapper
Red Snapper
Greg Chalvatzis
Greg Chalvatzis
Repeat angler
us
Georgia, US
Member since 2021
2 trips
0
4.7
Verified
New
Awesome trip!!!
12 Hour Trip – The Hunt Summer on June 13, 20266 adults
We booked a 12 hr because We love to fish and boy did it pay off!! We caught a giant wahoo and the crew was there every step of the way to help us get it in the boat!!!
Response from Captain
June 15, 2026
What a great fish congratulations!

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3hr Spring trolling
3 hour trip starts at 6:00 AM
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US $850
Entire boat: up to 6 people
4 Hour–Nearshore Trolling Spring
4 hour trip starts at 6:00 AM
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US $1,000
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4hr near shore spring trolling
4 hour trip starts at 10:30 AM
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US $1,000
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4hr Spring Trolling
4 hour trip starts at 2:30 PM
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US $1,000
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6 Hour Trip – Morning Reef Fall
6 hour trip starts at 6:00 AM
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US $1,500
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6 Hour Trip – Morning Reef Spring
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US $1,500
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6 Hour Trip – Morning Reef Summer
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US $1,500
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6 Hour Trip – Midday Reef Trip
6 hour trip starts at 12:15 PM
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US $1,500
Entire boat: up to 6 people
8 Hour Trip – Reef Fishing Spring
8 hour trip starts at 6:00 AM
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US $1,920
Entire boat: up to 6 people
8 Hour Trip – Reef Fishing Fall
8 hour trip starts at 6:00 AM
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US $2,000
Entire boat: up to 6 people
8 Hour Trip – Reef Fishing Summer
8 hour trip starts at 6:00 AM
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US $2,000
Entire boat: up to 6 people
10 Hour Trip – The Prospec (copy)
10 hour trip starts at 5:00 AM
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Nov 1 - Feb 28
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US $2,500
Entire boat: up to 6 people
10 Hour Trip – The Prospector (Sum)
10 hour trip starts at 5:00 AM
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US $2,500
Entire boat: up to 6 people
10 Hour Trip – The Prospector Sprin
10 hour trip starts at 6:00 AM
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US $2,500
Entire boat: up to 6 people
12 Hour Trip – Fall Special
12 hour trip starts at 5:00 AM
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US $2,700
Entire boat: up to 6 people
12 Hour Trip – The Hunt Spring
12 hour trip starts at 5:00 AM
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US $2,880
Entire boat: up to 6 people
12 Hour Trip – The Hunt Summer
12 hour trip starts at 5:00 AM
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US $3,000
Entire boat: up to 6 people
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Rating

4.8
156 reviews
4.8
Boat & equipment
4.9
Captain & crew
4.8
Fishing Experience

Anglers' gallery (188)

What anglers say

95%
Great experience
97%
Family friendly
99%
Friendly captain
97%
Good boat
94%
Recommended
95%
Caught fish

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Robert Villigram
Robert Villigram
us
Missouri, US
Member since 2025
0
5.0
Verified
Captain Black puts you on FISH!
6 Hour Trip – Morning Reef Summer on July 23, 20254 adults1 child
Look - when you book a trip like this, the bottom line is you want to catch fish, right? This is where Captain Black excels!!! On a day, and during a week, when fishing success was sporadic and limited; Captain Black took us to a carefully selected spot (marked only on his secret Treasure Map) where we caught our limit of large Red Snappers in no time! We also caught other species of snapper, groupers, and other species we had to throw back. It was a blast! Zach, the deckhand, did an excellent job of keeping us baited up and in the waters. Once back at our beach house, on of our neighbors was lamenting the fact they they only came back with six pounds of fish after going with a different charter. I didn't have the heart to tell them that, with Captain Black, we came back with 47 POUNDS OF FISH! However, I will tell you; and reiterate that I highly recommend Captain Black for your fishing charter while in PCB! Trip details you might find helpful. Charter Duration: 6 hours (6 AM - Noon) Type of Fishing: Bottom Fishing. This is different than trolling. I recommend booking the 6-hr (at minimum) trip for results like I described above. Live Bait Fee: $60 for sixty (I think) bait fish - bring cash - you'll stop at a bait fish boat on the way out. Travel: Be prepared to travel for extended periods of time depending on where Captain Black is taking you. For example, we traveled for an extended time before actually fishing. However, Captain Black took us to the fish. Think of it this way - he can take you closer to areas potentially overfished and you can fish longer with little to no success, or he can take you to where you'll fish for a shorter time but catch fish constantly. Personally, I'd rather catch fish. If you're like me, I recommend you trust the Captain and enjoy! Tipping: Please be prepared to tip (especially the deckhand) - 15%-25% is customary. Fish Cleaning: There is a service at Captain Black's dock that charges approximately $1/lb of fish. They had our catch cleaned and separated by fish species in ziplock bags within 2 hrs of dropping the fish off. Additional Note: You'll notice that Captain Black has a policy of returning all billfish to the waters. Additionally, I caught a 20ish-lb Gag Grouper. Captain Black and Zach immediately explained that this species was out of season and made sure the beautiful fish was returned safely to the depths unharmed. I appreciate this commitment to conservation of resources the ocean offers.
Reported catch:
Red Grouper
Gag Grouper
Red Snapper
Vermilion Snapper
+1
George Blackstone
George Blackstone
us
Alabama, US
Member since 2025
2
5.0
Verified
Great 6 hour reef fishing trip
6 Hour Trip – Midday Reef Trip on June 27, 20255 adults
Captain Black was excellent! 5 of us with offshore experience ranging from zero to moderate took a 6 hour trip where we limited out on red snapper and also caught grouper to put in the freezer. Captain Black went above and beyond to put us on the fish with us stopping at several locations to fish. The bite was finicky at the first stops with a couple keepers and then Captain Black put us on a spot where the bite was on and we filled the cooler. Great trip Captain Black, thank you to you and crew! I have already recommend you to multiple groups we have met back at our condo. I wish you fair winds and calm seas until we meet again!
Phil Fowler
Phil Fowler
us
Georgia, US
Member since 2026
0
5.0
Verified
family fishing
8 Hour Trip – Reef Fishing Spring on April 6, 20264 adults
Booked this charter for my dad, cousin and uncle. Could not go out because of wether and they swifty offered an alternative! the boys came home with fish and had a blast! cant wait to rebook for an off shore charter! the ladies went off on a cruise to celebrate the life of our grandparents, the captain spoke highly of captain Black and his crew!
Response from Captain
April 6, 2026
Phil thank you for the great review. We love to fish and always work hard to make them successful.
Chris Baker
Chris Baker
Repeat angler
us
Indiana, US
Member since 2022
2 trips
0
5.0
Verified
Family Trip
6 Hour Trip – Morning Reef Summer on July 22, 20255 adults1 child
This was a family fishing trip that we learned a lot about the open sea, how fish act with different weather patterns, and a whole lot about myself and family with those weather patterns and sea sickness. I wouldn’t change a thing. We caught a lot of fish and he let us try our hardest on a 6’ shark which was awesome. Capt. Black is a very knowledgeable, fun, and caring person. So I would recommend booking with Capt. Black to experience not only a fishing trip, but old school traditions.
Reported catch:
Lane Snapper
Vermilion Snapper
Red Snapper
Greg Chalvatzis
Greg Chalvatzis
Repeat angler
us
Georgia, US
Member since 2021
2 trips
0
4.7
Verified
New
Awesome trip!!!
12 Hour Trip – The Hunt Summer on June 13, 20266 adults
We booked a 12 hr because We love to fish and boy did it pay off!! We caught a giant wahoo and the crew was there every step of the way to help us get it in the boat!!!
Response from Captain
June 15, 2026
What a great fish congratulations!

FAQs about Captain Black’s Fishing – Lady Black

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Boat category
Sportfishing boats
Capacity
6 persons
Boat length
40 ft
Year built
1994
Restored in
2020
Boat manufacturer
Buskens
Boat type
Sportfishing
Engine model
Caterpillar
Powered by
1 x 320HP
Max cruising speed
18 knots
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