Panhandle Pirate Charters 

5.0
(1 review)
 West Sunset Avenue, Pensacola, FL 32507, United States

Panhandle Pirate Charters 

Pensacola, FL, United States
19 ft
3
5.0
(1 review)

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Looking to go fishing in Pensacola? That's what Panhandle Pirate Charters is here for! Having logged many hours on these tides, Captain Jimmy knows them forwards and back.

King Mackerel (Kingfish), Redfish, Gag Grouper, Red Grouper, Flounder, Blacktip Shark, Mangrove Snapper, Sheepshead, Lane Snapper, Vermilion Snapper, Red Snapper, Speckled Trout, and more can be found in these waters, depending on the time of year. On these trips, you can expect to troll and bottom fish using light or heavy tackle.

You'll be casting lines from a 19' DuraCraft aluminum fishing boat with space for 3 passengers. It has all the essentials. Rods, reels, and tackle are ready for you, as well as lures. Live bait is on offer, but it's good to ask about this so you know if you'll be catching it yourself.

The charter boat covers your fishing license, so all you have to do is show up ready for a good time! Some fish have special regulations, including when you can keep them. If you don't know what to expect, ask the captain.

Don't forget to bring sunglasses, bottled water, and sunscreen (non-spray). If you'd like to bring other drinks, just ask. Alcohol is allowed in moderation, just be sure to avoid hard liquor as well as glass bottles.

Your trip with Panhandle Pirate Charters is just a click away, so why not make it happen?

Looking to go fishing in Pensacola? That's what Panhandle Pirate Charters is here for! Having logged many hours on these tides, Captain Jimmy knows them forwards and back.

King Mackerel (Kingfish), Redfish, Gag Grouper, Red Grouper, Flounder, Blacktip Shark, Mangrove Snapper, Sheepshead, Lane Snapper, Vermilion Snapper, Red Snapper, Speckled Trout, and more can be found in these waters, depending on the time of year. On these trips, you can expect to troll and bottom fish using light or heavy tackle.

You'll be casting lines from a 19' DuraCraft aluminum fishing boat with space for 3 passengers. It has all the essentials. Rods, reels, and tackle are ready for you, as well as lures. Live bait is on offer, but it's good to ask about this so you know if you'll be catching it yourself.

The charter boat covers your fishing license, so all you have to do is show up ready for a good time! Some fish have special regulations, including when you can keep them. If you don't know what to expect, ask the captain.

Don't forget to bring sunglasses, bottled water, and sunscreen (non-spray). If you'd like to bring other drinks, just ask. Alcohol is allowed in moderation, just be sure to avoid hard liquor as well as glass bottles.

Your trip with Panhandle Pirate Charters is just a click away, so why not make it happen?

Jimmy Caldwell
Captain
Jimmy Caldwell
10 years of experience

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Trip availability and prices

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4 Hour Trip
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
4 hour trip starts at 6:30 AM
King Mackerel (Kingfish)
Snapper (Red)
Snapper (Mangrove)
Redfish
+8
US $450
Entire boat: up to 3 people
6 Hour Trip
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
6 hour trip starts at 6:00 AM
King Mackerel (Kingfish)
Snapper (Red)
Snapper (Mangrove)
Redfish
+8
US $500
Entire boat: up to 3 people
8 Hour Trip
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
8 hour trip starts at 6:30 AM
King Mackerel (Kingfish)
Snapper (Red)
Snapper (Mangrove)
Redfish
+8
US $700
Entire boat: up to 3 people
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Boat & equipment
5.0
Captain & crew
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Alvin Simmons
Alvin Simmons
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Indiana, US
Member since 2025
5.0
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Great time
4 Hour Trip on December 29, 20252 adults

Had a great time. Capt was really knowledgeable would definitely be using again

Reported catch:
Red Snapper
Red Grouper
Vermilion Snapper
Gag Grouper
Jimmy Caldwell
Response from Captain

Thanks Alvin! Had a great time with yall!

FAQs about Panhandle Pirate Charters

Panhandle Pirate Charters offers the following trips to customers:
  • US $450 per group - 4 Hour Trip (4 hours)
  • US $500 per group - 6 Hour Trip (6 hours)
  • US $700 per group - 8 Hour Trip (8 hours)
When you book a trip with Panhandle Pirate Charters, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • GPS
  • Fishfinder
  • Wireless trolling motor
Trips booked with Panhandle Pirate Charters include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle
  • Live bait
  • Lures
  • Catch cleaning & filleting
  • Fishing license
Panhandle Pirate Charters offers the following types of fishing:
  • Inshore fishing
  • Nearshore fishing
  • Reef fishing
  • Wreck fishing
  • Flats fishing
Panhandle Pirate Charters offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Light tackle
  • Heavy tackle
  • Bottom fishing
  • Trolling
  • Spinning
  • Jigging
  • Popping
  • Deep sea fishing
Top targeted fish species with Panhandle Pirate Charters include:
  • Flounder
  • Grouper (Gag)
  • Grouper (Red)
  • King Mackerel (Kingfish)
  • Redfish
  • Shark (Blacktip)
  • Sheepshead
  • Snapper (Lane)
  • Snapper (Mangrove)
  • Snapper (Red)
  • Snapper (Vermilion)
  • Speckled Trout

Your captain

Jimmy Caldwell
Jimmy Caldwell

Pensacola, Florida, United States

1 Customer review
Typical response within 14 hours
Member since December 2025

Capt. Jimmy has 2 years of experience along the coastlines of Florida as well as 10 years of charter fishing along the Mississippi gulf coast. Keep your eyes peeled for Gag Grouper, Speckled Trout and Red Snapper as you try your hand at bottom fishing, spinning, popping, trolling, jigging, and more. The only way to learn is to join them on the water.

Jimmy Caldwell
Jimmy Caldwell
1
reviews
2025
member since
~14h
response
Capt. Jimmy has 2 years of experience along the coastlines of Florida as well as 10 years of charter fishing along the Mississippi gulf coast. Keep your eyes peeled for Gag Grouper, Speckled Trout and Red Snapper as you try your hand at bottom fishing, spinning, popping, trolling, jigging, and more. The only way to learn is to join them on the water.

The fish you can target

Flounder
Flounder
Gag Grouper
Gag Grouper
Red Grouper
Red Grouper
King Mackerel (Kingfish)
King Mackerel (Kingfish)
Redfish
Redfish
Blacktip Shark
Blacktip Shark
Sheepshead
Sheepshead
Lane Snapper
Lane Snapper
Mangrove Snapper
Mangrove Snapper
Red Snapper
Red Snapper
Vermilion Snapper
Vermilion Snapper
Speckled Trout
Speckled Trout
Flounder
Flounder
Gag Grouper
Gag Grouper
Red Grouper
Red Grouper
King Mackerel (Kingfish)
King Mackerel (Kingfish)
Redfish
Redfish

Real catches by this captain

  • Great time
    Alvin S.
    Alvin S.

What is the boat like?

Boat image
Boat category
Skiffs and flats boats
Capacity
3 persons
Boat length
19 ft
Year built
2009
Restored in
2024
Boat manufacturer
DuraCraft
Boat type
Aluminum fishing
Engine model
Mercury
Powered by
1 x 90HP
Max cruising speed
40 knots

What kind of fishing will you do?

Inshore Fishing
Nearshore Fishing
Reef Fishing
Wreck Fishing
Flats Fishing

Which fishing techniques you can try

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

Which amenities are available onboard

GPS
Fishfinder
Wireless trolling motor
What's included in the trip price
Rods, reels & tackle
Live bait
Lures
Catch cleaning & filleting
Fishing license

How cancellations work

Free cancellation up to 3 days prior to trip

You can cancel or modify your booking up to 3 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.

More details

What the listing policies are

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.

You keep catch
Catch and release allowed

How you can pay

Book with 25% deposit, pay rest to captain

When the captain confirms your trip, FishingBooker charges your credit card a 25% 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

 PayPal

What’s biting in Pensacola right now

FlounderFlounder
Grouper (Gag)Grouper (Gag)
Grouper (Red)Grouper (Red)
King Mackerel (Kingfish)King Mackerel (Kingfish)
RedfishRedfish
SheepsheadSheepshead
Snapper (Mangrove)Snapper (Mangrove)
Snapper (Red)Snapper (Red)
Snapper (Vermilion)Snapper (Vermilion)
Speckled TroutSpeckled Trout

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