Diamond in the Rough Charters 

4.9/5 (21 reviews)
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State licensed
 312 Bay Shore Drive, Panama City Beach, FL 32407, United States

Diamond in the Rough Charters 

 
State licensed
4.9/5 (21 reviews)
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312 Bay Shore Drive
Panama City Beach, FL, United States

If you're going to cast a line in Panama City Beach, look no further than Diamond in the Rough Charters, and with Captain Jeff's 25 years of experience at the helm, you'll have a knowledgeable and experienced guide who is happy to customize your trip to meet your goals!
Top targets include Amberjack, Bonita, Mahi Mahi, Gag Grouper, Red Grouper, Scamp Grouper, Red Snapper, Vermilion Snapper, Spanish Mackerel, Wahoo, Triggerfish, King Mackerel, and more with any luck. You'll target your catch with both light and heavy tackle, trolling, drifting, bottom fishing, or maybe something more specialized in this area.

Capt. Jeff will bring you aboard a 29' Twin Vee Catamaran, equipped with outriggers, an ice box, live well, and a toilet on board for your convenience. Your captain will provide rods and reels, as well as all tackle.

There's no need to buy a fishing license, it's already included, just show up ready for a good time! Keep in mind that you may release some fish due to regulations. Your captain will help you follow regulations while you fish.

It's always wise to bring sunglasses and sunscreen. We provide bottled water on board but feel free to bring and other drinks and snack you may want. Alcohol is allowed but no glass bottles. Please note we do not allow spray sunscreen on the boat. If you must use it please use prior to coming aboard. Lotion type sunscreens are ok.

We fish in all kinds of weather but in the event there is extreme weather conditions where the Captain feels we cannot safely fish you will have the choice of rescheduling for a later time of day, different day, or if that's not suitable for you, you will be refunded 100%.

You could keep reading this, but wouldn't you rather be fishing with Diamond in the Rough Charters? Lets go have a great time on the water!

If you're going to cast a line in Panama City Beach, look no further than Diamond in the Rough Charters, and with Captain Jeff's 25 years of experience at the helm, you'll have a knowledgeable and experienced guide who is happy to customize your trip to meet your goals!
Top targets include Amberjack, Bonita, Mahi Mahi, Gag Grouper, Red Grouper, Scamp Grouper, Red Snapper, Vermilion Snapper, Spanish Mackerel, Wahoo, Triggerfish, King Mackerel, and more with any luck. You'll target your catch with both light and heavy tackle, trolling, drifting, bottom fishing, or maybe something more specialized in this area.

Capt. Jeff will bring you aboard a 29' Twin Vee Catamaran, equipped with outriggers, an ice box, live well, and a toilet on board for your convenience. Your captain will provide rods and reels, as well as all tackle.

There's no need to buy a fishing license, it's already included, just show up ready for a good time! Keep in mind that you may release some fish due to regulations. Your captain will help you follow regulations while you fish.

It's always wise to bring sunglasses and sunscreen. We provide bottled water on board but feel free to bring and other drinks and snack you may want. Alcohol is allowed but no glass bottles. Please note we do not allow spray sunscreen on the boat. If you must use it please use prior to coming aboard. Lotion type sunscreens are ok.

We fish in all kinds of weather but in the event there is extreme weather conditions where the Captain feels we cannot safely fish you will have the choice of rescheduling for a later time of day, different day, or if that's not suitable for you, you will be refunded 100%.

You could keep reading this, but wouldn't you rather be fishing with Diamond in the Rough Charters? Lets go have a great time on the water!

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Rating

4.9
21 reviews
4.9
Boat & equipment
5.0
Captain & crew
4.8
Fishing Experience

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Matthew Lebeda
Matthew Lebeda
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Kansas, US
Member since 2026
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5.0
Verified
New
Relaxing!
3hr Inshore Trolling kids trip - 3:00 PM on May 27, 20262 adults4 children
Nothing is better than being on a boat relaxing along with fishing. Sometimes the fish bite and sometimes they don’t. We were blessed with a great captain and co captain! (Jeff and Jason) They adjusted the day with what was happening in the ocean so we were successful! We ended the day catching bonnett hammerhead sharks and my kids loved it! We did a three hour tour and was worth every bit of it!
Ahmed Temani
Ahmed Temani
us
Louisiana, US
Member since 2026
0
4.3
Verified
New
Turned a Tough Start into a Great Trip
3hr Inshore Trolling kids trip - 3:00 PM on May 22, 20262 adults3 children
Our first trolling trip didn’t produce due to weather, and our kids (5 to 9 yo) found the trolling style a bit slow for them. Capt. Jeff went above and beyond to make it right by offering a well‑discounted follow‑up inshore bottom‑fishing trip, which was a much better fit for the family. He was honest about expectations, gave us the best shot, and we caught 11 fish in two hours. The kids loved it. How a captain handles a tough day says everything, and Capt. Jeff handled it with integrity and care. We would book again the next time we are in PCB.
Shenia  Pellum
Shenia Pellum
us
Tennessee, US
Member since 2025
0
5.0
Verified
Fabulous time!
8 hour Grouper Special on September 11, 20256 adults
Highly recommend! Captain Jeff and his crew (AJ) were great to my family! It was our first ever experience and he nailed it. AJ was all over the boat - keeping the lines baited, fish pulled…. And that was a lot of work because Captain Jeff kept us on the fish! My oldest son caught a shark - and Captain worked the boat in sync with him as he fought to reel it in…. Great crew! Caught 43lbs of fish. Captain went above and beyond to make sure we had the day and experience we wanted - and even accommodated finding a pod of dolphins so we could see them on our way in! Highly recommend Captain Jeff and his crew!
Reported catch:
Red Snapper
Red Grouper
Gray Triggerfish
Vermilion Snapper
Response from Captain
September 24, 2025
It was great having you all come fish with us, we had as much fun as yall did! looking forward to it again. thank you all!
Jason Royse
Jason Royse
Repeat angler
us
Oklahoma, US
Member since 2021
2 trips
0
5.0
Verified
New
Cool dudes
3hr Inshore Trolling kids trip - 3:00 PM on May 26, 20263 adults
Great day fishing with Jeff and jason they went all out for us to have a great time and find where the fish was so we could get some for the grill that night and we did just that would use those guys if you want to have a good fishing day
Reported catch:
Spanish Mackerel
Bluefish (Tailor)
Donna Smith
Donna Smith
us
Illinois, US
Member since 2024
0
5.0
Verified
New
WOW!!
4 Hour Trip on May 18, 20262 adults
What an amazing day! Captain Jeff and mate Jason were the best! We caught 12 fish and one was a 30lb 45” King Mackerel!! They even took us by to check out the dolphins on the way back in. Can’t get better than that! 🎣
Reported catch:
King Mackerel (Kingfish)
Spanish Mackerel

Trip availability and prices

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3hr Inshore Trolling kids trip
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
3 hour trip multiple starting times (6:00 AM, 10:00 AM, 3:00 PM)
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Mar 15 - May 28
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US $400
Entire boat: up to 6 people
4 Hour Trip
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
4 hour trip multiple starting times (6:00 AM, 1:00 PM)
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US $850
Entire boat: up to 6 people
5 Hour Trip
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
5 hour trip starts at 6:00 AM
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US $1,000
Entire boat: up to 6 people
6 Hour Trip
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
6 hour trip starts at 6:00 AM
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US $1,250
Entire boat: up to 6 people
All day Fishing-Shell Island Combo
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
8 hour trip starts at 6:00 AM
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US $1,300
Entire boat: up to 6 people
Red Snapper September
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
7 hour trip starts at 6:00 AM
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Sep 1 - Sep 30
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US $1,350
Entire boat: up to 6 people
Red Snapper Special
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
7 hour trip starts at 6:00 AM
Seasonal trip
May 23 - Jul 30
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US $1,350
Entire boat: up to 6 people
8 Hour Trip
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
8 hour trip starts at 6:00 AM
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US $1,650
Entire boat: up to 6 people
10 Hour Trip
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
10 hour trip starts at 5:00 AM
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Sep 1 - Jun 1
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US $2,000
Entire boat: up to 6 people
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Rating

4.9
21 reviews
4.9
Boat & equipment
5.0
Captain & crew
4.8
Fishing Experience

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Matthew Lebeda
Matthew Lebeda
us
Kansas, US
Member since 2026
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5.0
Verified
New
Relaxing!
3hr Inshore Trolling kids trip - 3:00 PM on May 27, 20262 adults4 children
Nothing is better than being on a boat relaxing along with fishing. Sometimes the fish bite and sometimes they don’t. We were blessed with a great captain and co captain! (Jeff and Jason) They adjusted the day with what was happening in the ocean so we were successful! We ended the day catching bonnett hammerhead sharks and my kids loved it! We did a three hour tour and was worth every bit of it!
Ahmed Temani
Ahmed Temani
us
Louisiana, US
Member since 2026
0
4.3
Verified
New
Turned a Tough Start into a Great Trip
3hr Inshore Trolling kids trip - 3:00 PM on May 22, 20262 adults3 children
Our first trolling trip didn’t produce due to weather, and our kids (5 to 9 yo) found the trolling style a bit slow for them. Capt. Jeff went above and beyond to make it right by offering a well‑discounted follow‑up inshore bottom‑fishing trip, which was a much better fit for the family. He was honest about expectations, gave us the best shot, and we caught 11 fish in two hours. The kids loved it. How a captain handles a tough day says everything, and Capt. Jeff handled it with integrity and care. We would book again the next time we are in PCB.
Shenia  Pellum
Shenia Pellum
us
Tennessee, US
Member since 2025
0
5.0
Verified
Fabulous time!
8 hour Grouper Special on September 11, 20256 adults
Highly recommend! Captain Jeff and his crew (AJ) were great to my family! It was our first ever experience and he nailed it. AJ was all over the boat - keeping the lines baited, fish pulled…. And that was a lot of work because Captain Jeff kept us on the fish! My oldest son caught a shark - and Captain worked the boat in sync with him as he fought to reel it in…. Great crew! Caught 43lbs of fish. Captain went above and beyond to make sure we had the day and experience we wanted - and even accommodated finding a pod of dolphins so we could see them on our way in! Highly recommend Captain Jeff and his crew!
Reported catch:
Red Snapper
Red Grouper
Gray Triggerfish
Vermilion Snapper
Response from Captain
September 24, 2025
It was great having you all come fish with us, we had as much fun as yall did! looking forward to it again. thank you all!
Jason Royse
Jason Royse
Repeat angler
us
Oklahoma, US
Member since 2021
2 trips
0
5.0
Verified
New
Cool dudes
3hr Inshore Trolling kids trip - 3:00 PM on May 26, 20263 adults
Great day fishing with Jeff and jason they went all out for us to have a great time and find where the fish was so we could get some for the grill that night and we did just that would use those guys if you want to have a good fishing day
Reported catch:
Spanish Mackerel
Bluefish (Tailor)
Donna Smith
Donna Smith
us
Illinois, US
Member since 2024
0
5.0
Verified
New
WOW!!
4 Hour Trip on May 18, 20262 adults
What an amazing day! Captain Jeff and mate Jason were the best! We caught 12 fish and one was a 30lb 45” King Mackerel!! They even took us by to check out the dolphins on the way back in. Can’t get better than that! 🎣
Reported catch:
King Mackerel (Kingfish)
Spanish Mackerel

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What is the boat like?

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Boat category
Catamarans
Capacity
6 persons
Boat length
29 ft
Year built
2009
Boat manufacturer
Twin Vee
Boat type
Catamaran
Engine model
Suzuki
Powered by
2 x 225HP
Max cruising speed
40 knots
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