Reel Way Fishing Charters

Come and enjoy some of the finest fishing on Florida’s Panhandle with Captain Kenny Way. Based out of the beautiful Pensacola Beach, Captain Kenny of Reel Way Fishing Charters offers inshore trips in the local bays, as well as nearshore trips in the open ocean.

Captain Kenny’s boat is a versatile 27 ft Ameracat center console that has a shallow draft for accessing skinny water at the same time as being big enough to fish off the beaches for larger species. Offering a fast, dry ride, the boat features a T-Top for shade and has plenty of storage on board for all your belongings. It is powered by twin 150 HP Mercury engines to get you to the fish fast, and features a trolling motor and an anchoring system to keep you close to them. With a full range of electronics and safety gear on board, the boat is ready to take you on the fishing adventure of a lifetime.

During your trip you will have the chance to try out a variety of fishing styles to fish for a range of local species, such as Redfish, Spanish Mackerel, Cobia, Amberjack, Jack Crevalle, Snappers, Kingfish, and Sharks. Captain Kenny carries rods and reels by well known brands Penn and Shimano, as well as a variety of artificial lures and live bait caught before the trip, so that you can have the best chance of having an exciting day out on the water. Fly fishing equipment can also be provided - please inform the captain if you would like to use this method at least a day prior to the trip date.

All the tackle, bait, and lures you will need throughout your trip are included in the price, and the captain will also provide fishing licenses for your whole group. On top of that, once your trip has finished he will happily clean and fillet any fish you decide to take home at the end of the day.



Select date to see available trips and rates:

  • Private trip
    Half Day Trip (AM)
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
    US $600
    You can go to the inshore or nearshore waters on this trip, targeting Snapper, Spanish Mackerel, King Mackerel, Jack Crevalle, Cobia, Redfish, and many more. Your captain will provide Shimano and Penn rods and reels, live bait, and lures.
  • Private trip
    Half Day Trip (PM)
    In demand! Last booked: 2 days ago
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 1:00 PM
    US $600
    If you're not an early bird, this is the right trip for you. Kids are also welcome, so bring your family along. You can stay in the inshore waters or go a few miles further. You will mostly target Kingfish, Spanish Mackerel, Cobia, Redfish, and Jack Crevalle.
  • Private trip
    5 Hour Trip (AM)
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    5 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
    US $800
    This 5-hour trip will give you more time to change fishing spots in search of the best one. You can start in the inshore waters and then go nearshore a few miles further. Your main targets will be Redfish, Snapper, Kingfish, Spanish Mackerel, and many more.
  • Private trip
    5 Hour Trip (PM)
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    5 Hour Trip, starts at 1:00 PM
    US $800
    Get a little more time on the water and an even better opportunity to reel in some prized catch. Explore the productive inshore waters of move nearshore a few miles off the coast. You'll target Redfish, Spanish Mackerel, Snapper, Kingfish, and more.
  • Private trip
    Full Day Trip
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    6 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
    US $1,000
    Take the maximum time you can get and break your personal record! This trip will give you more than enough time to catch a bunch of fish and spend a relaxing day on the water. There's a variety of fish species you can catch and some of them are Spanish Mackerel, Kingfish, Red Snapper, Cobia, Jack Crevalle, Amberjack, and many more.
  • Private trip
    8 hours offshore
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    8 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
    US $1,600
    Offshore fishing in federal waters around Pensacola beach. Snapper, grouper, amberjack are normal targets on this trip
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FAQs about Reel Way Fishing Charters

Reel Way Fishing Charters offers the following trips to customers:
  • US $600 per group, additional US $75 per person after 4 guests - Half Day Trip (AM) (4 hours)
  • US $600 per group, additional US $75 per person after 4 guests - Half Day Trip (PM) (4 hours)
  • US $800 per group, additional US $100 per person after 4 guests - 5 Hour Trip (AM) (5 hours)
  • US $800 per group, additional US $100 per person after 4 guests - 5 Hour Trip (PM) (5 hours)
  • US $1,000 per group, additional US $100 per person after 4 guests - Full Day Trip (6 hours)
  • US $1,600 per group, additional US $100 per person after 4 guests - 8 hours offshore (8 hours)

When you book a trip with Reel Way Fishing Charters, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • GPS
  • Fishfinder
  • Live Bait Well
  • Multimedia System
  • Wireless Trolling Motor
  • Outriggers
  • Ice Box
  • Radar

Trips booked with Reel Way Fishing Charters include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle (Penn and Shimano)
  • Live Bait
  • Lures
  • Catch cleaning & filleting
  • First Mate
  • Fishing License
  • Fly Fishing Equipment

Reel Way Fishing Charters offers the following types of fishing:
  • Inshore Fishing
  • Nearshore Fishing (Up to 9 miles)
  • Reef Fishing
  • Wreck Fishing
  • Flats Fishing
  • Backcountry Fishing

Reel Way Fishing Charters offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Light Tackle
  • Heavy Tackle
  • Bottom Fishing
  • Trolling
  • Spinning
  • Jigging
  • Popping
  • Fly Fishing
  • Drift Fishing
  • Deep Sea Fishing

Top targeted fish species with Reel Way Fishing Charters include:
  • Amberjack
  • Cobia
  • Jack Crevalle
  • King Mackerel (Kingfish)
  • Redfish
  • Snapper (Mangrove)
  • Snapper (Red)
  • Spanish Mackerel

Meet the Captain

Kenny Way
Pensacola Beach, Florida, United States
7 Fishing Reports
ID & license verified
179 Customer reviews
Response time 2 hours
Member since May 2016
Angler's Choice
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Captain Kenny Way has been fishing the waters around Pensacola Beach since he was a kid. His dream to become a captain of charter boats came true five years ago and ever since then he has been guiding his guests around the local inshore and offshore waterways, sharing his passion for the fish and their habitat. His favorite fishing technique is stalk hunting Cobia, as these great tasting fish are some of the most exciting to reel in.

About this listing

Targeted species

Amberjack Amberjack
Cobia Cobia
Jack Crevalle Jack Crevalle
King Mackerel (Kingfish) King Mackerel (Kingfish)

Boat specs

Ameracat (Center console) originally built in 2014. Powered by 2 150HP Mercury engines, with a maximum cruising speed of 30 knots.

Length
27 ft
Capacity
6 persons

Types of fishing

Inshore Fishing
Nearshore Fishing
Up to 9 miles
Reef Fishing
Wreck Fishing
Flats Fishing
Backcountry Fishing

Fishing techniques

Light Tackle
Heavy Tackle
Bottom Fishing
Trolling
Spinning
Jigging
Popping
Fly Fishing
Drift Fishing
Deep Sea Fishing

Amenities

GPS
Fishfinder
Live Bait Well
Multimedia System
Wireless Trolling Motor
Outriggers

Trip includes

Rods, reels & tackle
Penn and Shimano
Live Bait
Lures
Catch cleaning & filleting
First Mate
Fishing License
Fly Fishing Equipment

Cancellation policy

Free cancellation up to 7 days prior to trip

You can cancel or modify your booking up to 7 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 agreed upon reservation
Transfer to/from departure site may be available and included in price depending on your location and distance from the dock.

Payment

Book with 15% deposit, pay rest to captain

When the captain confirms your trip, FishingBooker charges your credit card a 15% 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
When paying the remaining balance with a credit card, an additional 2.5% charge will apply.

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Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
5.0 / 5
out of 5 stars from 179 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (313)
Awesome guide, tons of fun and fish.
Awesome guide, tons of fun and fish.
Awesome guide, tons of fun and fish.
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Angler rating
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
99%
Friendly captain
100%
Recommend this charter
96%
Appropriate for children
98%
Satisfied with the boat
99%
Caught fish
96%
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Dustin P.
Excellent
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5.0 / 5
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Fantastic Trip with Captain Kenny

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (AM) on October 7, 2023
We usually stay in Orange Beach a couple times a year and fish out of there. We came to Pensacola Beach this year to vacation...
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Ryan B.
Excellent
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All the fish we could catch!

VERIFIED   NEW  Half Day Trip (PM) on March 16, 2024
Captain Kenny took our family of 5 out for a great day on the high seas! There was no shortage of fish to catch, and Captain...
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Jeff W.
Gulf Breeze, Florida
Excellent
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5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
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Best fishing experience!!!

VERIFIED   5 Hour Trip (AM) on July 12, 2023
We had an absolutely amazing 5 hour fishing experience with Captain Kenny and his deckhand Ryan. We have been on other fishing...
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Rick S.
Springville, AL
Excellent
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Half day Mahi slaying trip!

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (AM) on August 4, 2023
  We had a great trip with Capt. Kenny. Everything was as expected from the start.  Kenny was on the boat and ready to go...
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Jamie M.
Webster City, IA
Excellent
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Five hour trip with Captain Kenny

VERIFIED   5 Hour Trip (AM) on September 13, 2023
What an amazing day!! Got to the spot and we had fish in the boat before everyone could get a line out. The spanish Mackerel...
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