Unorthodox Charters 

5.0/5 (29 reviews)
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State licensed
 Collegiate Drive 4600, Panama City, FL 32405, United States

Unorthodox Charters 

 
State licensed
5.0/5 (29 reviews)
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Collegiate Drive 4600
Panama City, FL, United States

Have openings looking to fish come see me i am always hoping to share my time and knowledge wuth everyone

Snappers on weekends

Pleanty of fish to be caught

Wanna a boat and a captain for a beach day check out my beach run you have fun in the sun ill do the driving

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

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.

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Customer reviews

Rating summary

5.0/5
out of 5 stars from 29 reviews
Boat
5.0/5
Crew
5.0/5
Experience
5.0/5

Photos & videos by reviewers (59)

Wayde knows what hes doing!
Great trip
captain was great!!!
+56

Angler rating

29
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Anglers claimed

Good experience

100%

Appropriate for children

100%

Friendly captain

100%

Satisfied with the boat

100%

Recommend this charter

100%

Caught fish

100%

Showing 1 - 5 of 29 reviews
Showing: 5 of 29 reviews
Korin B.
Korin B.
5.0/5

Aug 29, 2025

3 Hour Trip – afternoon delight 1p

Best Birthday

VERIFIED

My youngest son wanted to go deep-sea fishing for his 13th birthday, so I searched online all over and found Unorthodox Charter. The booking was super easy, and the captain got back to me within 20 minutes. He was flexible with our time, even since it wasn’t a fully booked day. We showed up with his brothers and friends and he made them feel right at home immediately (especially since this was the first time that anyone had gone deep sea fishing). He had multiple rods set up for them and had several stops that they were going to try. Everyone of my boys caught several fish and several different species of fish. They were thrilled! He was an amazing captain, and took such great care of my kids! We will be back soon!

My youngest son wanted to go deep-sea fishing for his 13th birthday, so I searched online all over and found Unorthodox Charter....  

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 Korin B. recommends Unorthodox Charters
 Korin B. recommends Unorthodox Charters
undefined (The Captain)
Replied on August 30, 2025
thank you, the boys were funny but i hopee they had as much fun as i did they did great for their first time out hope yo see yall again soon

Chasity H.
Chasity H.
5.0/5

Aug 4, 2025

4 Hour Trip – Sharks (PM)

4 hr shark fishing, Best Fishing trip ever 💯

VERIFIED

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...  

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 Chasity H. recommends Unorthodox Charters
 Chasity H. recommends Unorthodox Charters
undefined (The Captain)
Replied on August 5, 2025
Thank you for the kind words I had a blast please come see me again

Jake L.
Jake L.

Oak Hill, TN

5.0/5

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
 Jake L. recommends Unorthodox Charters
 Jake L. recommends Unorthodox Charters
undefined (The Captain)
Replied on August 4, 2025
Thank you for the review the kids were cool and yes I'm used to them lol little man was funny after his power nap please come see me again

Ryan M.
Ryan M.

New Orleans, Louisiana

5.0/5

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....  

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 Ryan M. recommends Unorthodox Charters
 Ryan M. recommends Unorthodox Charters
undefined (The Captain)
Replied on July 29, 2025
Thank you for the review cant wait till we do it again

Roget B.
Roget B.
5.0/5

Sep 26, 2025

4 Hour Trip – Trolling (PM)

Fantastic trip!

VERIFIED
NEW

Captain Wayde was awesome. He communicated well before the charter and leading up to it. during the trip he was grear, took us to several great spots put alot of fish on the deck and was super friendly. it was like we were put fishing on a friends boat. highly recommend.

Captain Wayde was awesome. He communicated well before the charter and leading up to it. during the trip he was grear, took us...  

Captain replied
 Roget B. recommends Unorthodox Charters
 Roget B. recommends Unorthodox Charters
undefined (The Captain)
Replied on October 1, 2025
thank you for the review it was a blast fishing with yall come back anytime

Trip availability and prices

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3 hr trip for 1
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3 Hour Trip, starts at 8:00 AM
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US $700 
Entire boat: up to 6 people
3 Hour Trip – early bird (7am
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3 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
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US $450 
Entire boat: up to 6 people
3 Hour Trip – fishing 101 (9:30AM)
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3 Hour Trip, starts at 9:30 AM
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US $450 
Entire boat: up to 6 people
3 Hour Trip – afternoon delight 1p
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
3 Hour Trip, starts at 1:00 PM
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US $450 
Entire boat: up to 6 people
3 Hour Trip – Sharks (PM) (copy)
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
3 Hour Trip, starts at 6:00 PM
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US $450 
Entire boat: up to 6 people
4 Hour Trip – early bird bottom
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4 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
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US $600 
Entire boat: up to 6 people
Half day boat beach run
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
5 Hour Trip, starts at 8:00 AM
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US $600 
Entire boat: up to 6 people
4 Hour Trip – Trolling (PM)
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
4 Hour Trip, starts at 12:00 PM
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US $600 
Entire boat: up to 6 people
4 Hour Trip – Sharks (PM)
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
4 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 PM
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US $600 
Entire boat: up to 6 people
5 Hour Trip – Captain's Choice (AM)
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
5 Hour Trip, starts at 6:00 AM
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US $750 
Entire boat: up to 6 people
5 Hour Trip – Trolling/Bottom (AM)
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
5 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
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US $750 
Entire boat: up to 6 people
5 Hour Trip – Captain's Choice (PM)
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
5 Hour Trip, starts at 1:00 PM
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US $750 
Entire boat: up to 6 people
5 Hour Trip – Trolling/Bottom (PM)
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
5 Hour Trip, starts at 1:00 PM
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US $750 
Entire boat: up to 6 people
6 Hour Trip am parents vacation
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
6 Hour Trip, starts at 6:00 AM
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US $900 
Entire boat: up to 6 people
6 Hour Trip (PM)
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
6 Hour Trip, starts at 1:00 PM
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US $900 
Entire boat: up to 6 people
All day trip
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US $1,400 
Entire boat: up to 6 people
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Customer reviews

Rating summary

5.0/5
out of 5 stars from 29 reviews
Boat
5.0/5
Crew
5.0/5
Experience
5.0/5

Photos & videos by reviewers (59)

Wayde knows what hes doing!
Great trip
captain was great!!!
+56

Angler rating

29
0
0
0
0

Anglers claimed

Good experience

100%

Appropriate for children

100%

Friendly captain

100%

Satisfied with the boat

100%

Recommend this charter

100%

Caught fish

100%

Showing 1 - 5 of 29 reviews
Showing: 5 of 29 reviews
Korin B.
Korin B.
5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

Best Birthday

VERIFIED

3 Hour Trip – afternoon delight 1p on August 29, 2025

My youngest son wanted to go deep-sea fishing for his 13th birthday, so I searched online all over and found Unorthodox Charter. The booking was super easy, and the captain got back to me within 20 minutes. He was flexible with our time, even since it wasn’t a fully booked day. We showed up with his brothers and friends and he made them feel right at home immediately (especially since this was the first time that anyone had gone deep sea fishing). He had multiple rods set up for them and had several stops that they were going to try. Everyone of my boys caught several fish and several different species of fish. They were thrilled! He was an amazing captain, and took such great care of my kids! We will be back soon!

My youngest son wanted to go deep-sea fishing for his 13th birthday, so I searched online all over and found Unorthodox Charter. The booking was super easy, and the captain got back to me within 20 minutes. He was flexible with our time, even since it wasn’t a fully booked day. We showed up with his brothers and friends and he made them feel right at home immediately (especially since this was the first time that anyone had gone deep sea fishing). He had multiple rods set up for them and had...  

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 Korin B. recommends Unorthodox Charters
undefined (The Captain)
Replied on August 30, 2025
thank you, the boys were funny but i hopee they had as much fun as i did they did great for their first time out hope yo see yall again soon

Chasity H.
Chasity H.
5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

4 hr shark fishing, Best Fishing trip ever 💯

VERIFIED

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...  

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 Chasity H. recommends Unorthodox Charters
undefined (The Captain)
Replied on August 5, 2025
Thank you for the kind words I had a blast please come see me again

Jake L.
Jake L.

Oak Hill, TN

5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

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...  

 Jake L. recommends Unorthodox Charters
undefined (The Captain)
Replied on August 4, 2025
Thank you for the review the kids were cool and yes I'm used to them lol little man was funny after his power nap please come see me again

Ryan M.
Ryan M.

New Orleans, Louisiana

5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

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.  

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 Ryan M. recommends Unorthodox Charters
undefined (The Captain)
Replied on July 29, 2025
Thank you for the review cant wait till we do it again

Roget B.
Roget B.
5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

Fantastic trip!

VERIFIED
NEW

4 Hour Trip – Trolling (PM) on September 26, 2025

Captain Wayde was awesome. He communicated well before the charter and leading up to it. during the trip he was grear, took us to several great spots put alot of fish on the deck and was super friendly. it was like we were put fishing on a friends boat. highly recommend.

Captain Wayde was awesome. He communicated well before the charter and leading up to it. during the trip he was grear, took us to several great spots put alot of fish on the deck and was super friendly. it was like we were put fishing on a friends boat. highly recommend.  

 Roget B. recommends Unorthodox Charters
undefined (The Captain)
Replied on October 1, 2025
thank you for the review it was a blast fishing with yall come back anytime

FAQs about Unorthodox Charters

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What is the boat like?

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Boat category
Center console boats
Capacity
6 persons
Boat length
26 ft
Year built
2004
Restored in
2022
Boat manufacturer
Cobia
Boat type
Center console

Engine model
Yamaha
Powered by
2 x 150HP
Max cruising speed
35 knots
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