Unorthodox Charters
If fishing in Panama City is on your bucket list, look no further than Unorthodox Charters. With Captain Wayde at the helm, you'll benefit from years of knowledge and experience.
Depending on the time of year, you might hook into Amberjack, Skipjack, Flounder, Gag Grouper, Cobia, Atlantic Mackerel, Sailfish, Redfish, Blacktip Shark, Red Snapper, Vermilion Snapper, Mangrove Snapper, and anything else that bites. On the day of your trip you're likely to troll and bottom fish using light or heavy tackle.
Looking to get the whole family outdoors? Kids are absolutely welcome! Children must wear life vests, so find out if the appropriate size is available on board. And, you can't go wrong with snacks to stay fueled throughout your trip!
You'll find yourself aboard a 26' Center console with capacity for 6 passengers. It has all the essentials no fishing machine can run without. Your captain will provide rods and reels, along with lures. Live bait is available, but be sure to ask about it so you know if you'll be catching it yourself.
The charter boat covers your fishing license, just show up ready for a good time! Keep in mind that you may release some fish due to regulations. If you don't know what to expect, ask the captain.
It's never a bad idea to bring sunblock (non-spray), sunglasses, and bottled water. If you'd like to bring other drinks, just ask. Alcohol is allowed in moderation, so long as you avoid hard liquor as well as glass bottles.
Go ahead and treat yourself to a day on the water with Unorthodox Charters.
Customer reviews
Rating summary
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+33Angler rating
Anglers claimed
Good experience
100%
Appropriate for children
100%
Friendly captain
100%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Recommend this charter
100%
Caught fish
100%
Aug 4, 2025
4 Hour Trip – Sharks (PM)
4 hr shark fishing, Best Fishing trip ever 💯
My boys and I decided to try something a bit different this fishing trip, we always do one every summer our vacation I would have to say we had the best time ever . Our captain was so awesome It didn’t take him long at all to put us on some sharks and caught a few different other kinds of fish also in the process which topped it off, I would recommend this captain over and over and over. He is just awesome most of all great with kids , very patient , great personality just an all around laid back guy . He took extra time to make sure these boys got a shark . We caught a few and they loved it we will make sure we will use him again. Just can’t get no better than that. He definitely knows what he is doing, and you will not be let down. This was the best fun to end our summer vacation.
My boys and I decided to try something a bit different this fishing trip, we always do one every summer our vacation I would have...
Captain replied
Oak Hill, TN
Jul 30, 2025
4 Hour Trip – breakfast run
Half Day Trip with Captain Wayde
Wayde was a great captain! Our trip consisted of 1 adult and 4 kids ranging from 5 to 12 years old; not an easy trip for a captain. Wayde was patient and great with the kids. He definitely put us on the fish, despite having to come in and fish the second half of the trip in the bay due to my youngest starting to get sea sick. There is no doubt he would have put us on many more fish had we been able to stay out. Wayde is very knowledgeable of the area and knows exactly what to do to put fish in the boat. I highly recommend him if you are looking for a good captain to fish with!
Wayde was a great captain! Our trip consisted of 1 adult and 4 kids ranging from 5 to 12 years old; not an easy trip for a captain....
Captain replied
New Orleans, Louisiana
Jul 25, 2025
4 Hour Trip – Sharks (PM)
Amazing trip!!!
Wayde is the best! He was very helpful, friendly, and easy going. We booked the a 4 hour shark trip which it did not disappoint. The first fish, a huge hammerhead that he calls Jimmy, followed by 7 more sharks, a grouper and a red snapper. In between catches our group of 5 and Wayde had lots of laughs and learned alot about all the fish. The boat was clean and well organized and the equipment was in great condition. Wayde, we can't say thank you enough for the amazing trip and memories.
Wayde is the best! He was very helpful, friendly, and easy going. We booked the a 4 hour shark trip which it did not disappoint....
Captain replied
Fayetteville, Arkansas
Jul 24, 2025
4 Hour Trip – Sharks (PM)
So Much Fin (I Mean Fun)
We had a great time night fishing with Captain Wayde!! We caught some many sharks, and some other fish too! Night fishing is the best!! We will definitely book again!! Thank you Wayde!!!
We had a great time night fishing with Captain Wayde!! We caught some many sharks, and some other fish too! Night fishing is the...
Captain replied
Columbus, Georgia
Jun 20, 2025
4 Hour Trip – Sharks (PM)
3 Hour Shark Trip
We had an amazing time with Captain Wayde on his shark fishing trip!! He was very knowledgeable and answered any and all questions we had! We caught multiple sharks, along with a few different kinds of fish. It was an amazing, stress free time on the water!!!
We had an amazing time with Captain Wayde on his shark fishing trip!! He was very knowledgeable and answered any and all questions...
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Customer reviews
Rating summary
Photos & videos by reviewers (36)
+33Angler rating
Anglers claimed
Good experience
100%
Appropriate for children
100%
Friendly captain
100%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Recommend this charter
100%
Caught fish
100%
Experience:
Boat
Crew
Overall
4 hr shark fishing, Best Fishing trip ever 💯
4 Hour Trip – Sharks (PM) on August 4, 2025
My boys and I decided to try something a bit different this fishing trip, we always do one every summer our vacation I would have to say we had the best time ever . Our captain was so awesome It didn’t take him long at all to put us on some sharks and caught a few different other kinds of fish also in the process which topped it off, I would recommend this captain over and over and over. He is just awesome most of all great with kids , very patient , great personality just an all around laid back guy . He took extra time to make sure these boys got a shark . We caught a few and they loved it we will make sure we will use him again. Just can’t get no better than that. He definitely knows what he is doing, and you will not be let down. This was the best fun to end our summer vacation.
My boys and I decided to try something a bit different this fishing trip, we always do one every summer our vacation I would have to say we had the best time ever . Our captain was so awesome It didn’t take him long at all to put us on some sharks and caught a few different other kinds of fish also in the process which topped it off, I would recommend this captain over and over and over. He is just awesome most of all great with kids , very patient , great personality just an all around laid...
Oak Hill, TN
Experience:
Boat
Crew
Overall
Half Day Trip with Captain Wayde
4 Hour Trip – breakfast run on July 30, 2025
Wayde was a great captain! Our trip consisted of 1 adult and 4 kids ranging from 5 to 12 years old; not an easy trip for a captain. Wayde was patient and great with the kids. He definitely put us on the fish, despite having to come in and fish the second half of the trip in the bay due to my youngest starting to get sea sick. There is no doubt he would have put us on many more fish had we been able to stay out. Wayde is very knowledgeable of the area and knows exactly what to do to put fish in the boat. I highly recommend him if you are looking for a good captain to fish with!
Wayde was a great captain! Our trip consisted of 1 adult and 4 kids ranging from 5 to 12 years old; not an easy trip for a captain. Wayde was patient and great with the kids. He definitely put us on the fish, despite having to come in and fish the second half of the trip in the bay due to my youngest starting to get sea sick. There is no doubt he would have put us on many more fish had we been able to stay out. Wayde is very knowledgeable of the area and knows exactly what to do to put fish...
New Orleans, Louisiana
Experience:
Boat
Crew
Overall
Amazing trip!!!
4 Hour Trip – Sharks (PM) on July 25, 2025
Wayde is the best! He was very helpful, friendly, and easy going. We booked the a 4 hour shark trip which it did not disappoint. The first fish, a huge hammerhead that he calls Jimmy, followed by 7 more sharks, a grouper and a red snapper. In between catches our group of 5 and Wayde had lots of laughs and learned alot about all the fish. The boat was clean and well organized and the equipment was in great condition. Wayde, we can't say thank you enough for the amazing trip and memories.
Wayde is the best! He was very helpful, friendly, and easy going. We booked the a 4 hour shark trip which it did not disappoint. The first fish, a huge hammerhead that he calls Jimmy, followed by 7 more sharks, a grouper and a red snapper. In between catches our group of 5 and Wayde had lots of laughs and learned alot about all the fish. The boat was clean and well organized and the equipment was in great condition. Wayde, we can't say thank you enough for the amazing trip and memories.
Fayetteville, Arkansas
Experience:
Boat
Crew
Overall
So Much Fin (I Mean Fun)
4 Hour Trip – Sharks (PM) on July 24, 2025
We had a great time night fishing with Captain Wayde!! We caught some many sharks, and some other fish too! Night fishing is the best!! We will definitely book again!! Thank you Wayde!!!
We had a great time night fishing with Captain Wayde!! We caught some many sharks, and some other fish too! Night fishing is the best!! We will definitely book again!! Thank you Wayde!!!
Columbus, Georgia
Experience:
Boat
Crew
Overall
3 Hour Shark Trip
4 Hour Trip – Sharks (PM) on June 20, 2025
We had an amazing time with Captain Wayde on his shark fishing trip!! He was very knowledgeable and answered any and all questions we had! We caught multiple sharks, along with a few different kinds of fish. It was an amazing, stress free time on the water!!!
We had an amazing time with Captain Wayde on his shark fishing trip!! He was very knowledgeable and answered any and all questions we had! We caught multiple sharks, along with a few different kinds of fish. It was an amazing, stress free time on the water!!!
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