Able Fisherman Charters
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Able Fisherman Charters

Federally permitted
Excellent
4.6 / 5
(120 reviews)
5550 North Lagoon Drive
Panama City Beach, FL, United State…

Able Fisherman Charters offers a variety of fishing trips out of Panama City, Florida. Join Captain Steve Paul for some of the best fishing around, whether you’re a novice angler or someone with years of experience in the sport.

You’ll be fishing from his 45’ Chris Craft offshore sportfishing boat that runs on twin 475 HP Detroit Diesel engines. The boat features a full range of electronics and safety equipment as well as a private head, an icebox, and a livewell for bait storage.

Capt. Steve offers a selection of fishing techniques for you to choose from when targeting the species of your choice. You’ll have light and heavy tackle, and everything you need to troll, bottom fish, spin, and jig your way to your perfect fishing experience.

These are some of the richest waters around, so there’s always something you can target. The crew specializes in nearshore and offshore fishing, which means you’ll be fishing for the likes of Mahi Mahi, Kingfish, Snapper, Amberjack, and more.

Rods, reels, and terminal tackle all come included in the price of any given trip. All trips are family and child-friendly, with fishing licenses for everyone on board covered. The only thing left for you to do is pack a pair of polarized sunglasses along with some drinks and snacks if you want, and get ready to make some fishing memories.

Explore the waters off the coast of Florida and have an unforgettable fishing experience with Able Fisherman Charters!

  • Fishing License
  • You Keep Catch
  • Toilet
  • Child Friendly
  • Air Conditioning
  • Ice Box
  • Rods, reels & tackle

Select date to see available trips and rates:

  • Private trip
    3 hrs. bay and inshore
    FREE Cancellation 30 days notice
    3 Hour Trip, starts at 6:00 AM
    $750
    Troll the bay and inshore reefs. Great for a short trip with the kids and family.
  • Private trip
    4 Hour Trip (AM)
    FREE Cancellation 30 days notice
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 6:00 AM
    Seasonal trip Jan 1 - May 31 (Wed, Thu, Sun)
    $1,000
    A quick trolling trip in the morning is one of the best ways to start a day! You'll be targeting species that include King Mackerel, Mahi Mahi, Barracuda, and others.
  • Private trip
    Half Day Trip (PM)
    Just booked! Last booked: 51 minutes ago
    FREE Cancellation 30 days notice
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 2:00 PM
    $1,000
    Afternoon trips are the perfect option if you're the kind of angler who isn't very keen on early-morning trips. You'll be trolling for the likes of Kingfish, Mahi Mahi, Barracuda, and more.
  • Private trip
    3/4 Day – Red Snapper/High Season
    FREE Cancellation 30 days notice
    6 Hour Trip, starts at 12:30 PM
    Seasonal trip Jun 1 - Aug 1
    $1,800
    This trip is all about fishing for the tasty Red Snapper, and during the high season. Capt. Steve has the equipment and know-how to show you how it's done.
  • Private trip
    3/4 Day Trip (AM)
    In demand! Last booked: 1 day ago
    FREE Cancellation 30 days notice
    6 Hour Trip, starts at 6:00 AM
    $1,800
    More time spent on the water allows you to go farther and add some bottom fishing into the mix as well. Expect to target species that include Mahi Mahi, Kingfish, Snapper, and Amberjack.
  • Private trip
    3/4 Day Trip (Noon)
    FREE Cancellation 30 days notice
    6 Hour Trip, starts at 12:00 PM
    $1,800
    Whether it's trolling or bottom fishing, this trip is a great idea if you're looking to fish but can't spend the whole day on the water. Expect to target species like Kingfish, Mahi Mahi, Snapper, and more.
  • Private trip
    3/4 Day Trip (PM)
    FREE Cancellation 30 days notice
    6 Hour Trip, starts at 2:00 PM
    $1,800
    Bottom fishing trip 2pm to 8pm
  • Private trip
    Full Day – Red Snapper/High Season
    FREE Cancellation 30 days notice
    8 Hour Trip, starts at 6:00 AM
    Seasonal trip Jun 1 - Aug 1
    $2,000
    If you're itching to try your hand at going after that Red Snapper bite, as well as hooking other species during the high season, this is the trip for you. Capt. Steve will do his best to help you find and catch some delicious fish.
  • Private trip
    Full Day Trip
    FREE Cancellation 30 days notice
    8 Hour Trip, starts at 6:00 AM
    $2,000
    This trip involves a full 8 hours out on the water, giving you time to hit a couple of different locations and target a few different species without feeling rushed. These include Mahi Mahi, Amberjack, Kingfish, Grouper, and Snapper.
  • Private trip
    10 Hour–Snapper High Season June 1
    FREE Cancellation 30 days notice
    10 Hour Trip, starts at 6:00 AM
    $3,000
    The Red Snapper and Gag Grouper season opens on June 1!
  • Private trip
    Extended Full Day Trip
    FREE Cancellation 30 days notice
    12 Hour Trip, starts at 6:00 AM
    $3,000
    This trip allows for ample time to reach some prime offshore fishing grounds. If you love deep sea fishing this is the trip for you. Some of the species found here are Amberjack, big Grouper, Mahi Mahi, and more.
  • Private trip
    Extended Day – Snapper/High Season
    FREE Cancellation 30 days notice
    12 Hour Trip, starts at 6:00 AM
    Seasonal trip Jun 1 - Aug 1
    $3,600
    This trip allows for ample time to reach some prime offshore fishing grounds. If you love deep sea fishing this is the trip for you. Some of the species found here are Amberjack, big Grouper, Mahi Mahi, and more, as well as the famous Red Snapper.
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About the Charter Operator

Steve Paul
Panama City Beach, Florida, United States
ID & License verified
124 Customer reviews
Response time within an hour
Member since April 2016
Captain Steve has been fishing the local waters since childhood. He opened his first charter operation in 1984 after working on other local vessels since his teenage years. Captain Steve will personally see to it that every possible effort gets put into making your fishing trip as enjoyable as possible. He has the experience necessary to produce fish and memories of a lifetime.

About this listing

Targeted species

Amberjack Amberjack
Barracuda (Great) Great Barracuda
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi) Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Grouper (Gag) Gag Grouper

Boat specs

Chris Craft (Offshore sport fishing) originally built in 1973, and restored in 2014. Powered by 2 475HP Detroit Diesel engines, with a maximum cruising speed of 20 knots.

Length
45 ft
Capacity
6 persons

Types of fishing

Nearshore Fishing
Offshore Fishing
Reef Fishing
Wreck Fishing

Fishing techniques

Light Tackle
Heavy Tackle
Bottom Fishing
Trolling
Spinning
Jigging
Deep Sea Fishing

Amenities

Toilet
Air Conditioning
GPS
Fishfinder
Flybridge
Live Bait Well

Trip includes

Rods, reels & tackle
Lures
First Mate
Fishing License

Cancellation policy

Free cancellation up to 30 days prior to trip

You can cancel or modify your booking up to 30 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
You Keep Catch
Catch and Release Allowed

Payment

Book with 10% deposit, pay rest to captain

When the captain confirms your trip, FishingBooker charges your credit card a 10% 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

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Customer reviews

Rating Summary
Excellent
4.6 / 5
out of 5 stars from 120 reviews
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Boat
Excellent
4.5 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.8 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.6 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (124)
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Half Day Long Shot
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Angler Rating
92
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Anglers Claimed
Good experience
90%
Friendly captain
98%
Recommend this charter
95%
Appropriate for children
95%
Satisfied with the boat
95%
Catch intended fish
82%
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Garett C.

The captain canceled

VERIFIED   NEW  May 25, 2023
The charter operator canceled on trip date. This is an automated posting.
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Ronald H.
Panama City, FL
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Excellent 12 hour trip

VERIFIED   Extended Day – Snapper/High Season on July 3, 2022
Had a great day out, picked up a limit of red snapper, some really nice grouper, beeliners, black snapper and bonito.  The...
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Eric D.
Sand Springs, OK
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

4 hour trip with Captain Steve

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip (AM) on July 17, 2022
It was a great time for a couple of our first time deep sea fishermen.  We got a wide range of opportunities for mahi, red...
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Brandi E.
Dickson, TN
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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3/4 day fishing trip

VERIFIED   3/4 Day – Red Snapper/High Season on June 20, 2022
WOW is all I can say. One of the best trips out there. There where 6 of us and the captain and his deck hand kept us going...
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Norman S.
GRANDE POINTE, FL
Excellent
4.7 / 5
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Very good
4.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Full Day Bottom Fishing

VERIFIED   Full Day – Red Snapper/High Season on July 2, 2022
It was a little slow at the beginning and sharks kept taking the fish. The captain got us on a good hole in the end and we...
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FAQs about Able Fisherman Charters

Able Fisherman Charters offers the following trips to customers:
  • $750 per group - 3 hrs. bay and inshore (3 hours)
  • $1,000 per group - 4 Hour Trip (AM) (4 hours)
  • $1,000 per group - Half Day Trip (PM) (4 hours)
  • $1,800 per group - 3/4 Day – Red Snapper/High Season (6 hours)
  • $1,800 per group - 3/4 Day Trip (AM) (6 hours)
  • $1,800 per group - 3/4 Day Trip (Noon) (6 hours)
  • $1,800 per group - 3/4 Day Trip (PM) (6 hours)
  • $2,000 per group - Full Day – Red Snapper/High Season (8 hours)
  • $2,000 per group - Full Day Trip (8 hours)
  • $3,000 per group - 10 Hour–Snapper High Season June 1 (10 hours)
  • $3,000 per group - Extended Full Day Trip (12 hours)
  • $3,600 per group - Extended Day – Snapper/High Season (12 hours)
When you book a trip with Able Fisherman Charters, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • Toilet
  • Air Conditioning
  • GPS
  • Fishfinder
  • Flybridge
  • Live Bait Well
  • Outriggers
  • Ice Box
  • Radar
Trips booked with Able Fisherman Charters include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle
  • Lures
  • First Mate
  • Fishing License
Able Fisherman Charters offers the following types of fishing:
  • Nearshore Fishing
  • Offshore Fishing
  • Reef Fishing
  • Wreck Fishing
Able Fisherman Charters offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Light Tackle
  • Heavy Tackle
  • Bottom Fishing
  • Trolling
  • Spinning
  • Jigging
  • Deep Sea Fishing
Top targeted fish species with Able Fisherman Charters include:
  • Amberjack
  • Barracuda (Great)
  • Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
  • Grouper (Gag)
  • Jack Crevalle
  • King Mackerel (Kingfish)
  • Redfish
  • Snapper (Red)