Chances R Charters 2 

4.4/5 (11 reviews)
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Federally permitted
 North Lagoon Drive 5550, Panama City Beach, FL 32408, United States

Chances R Charters 2 

Over 9 miles offshore
Panama City Beach, FL, United States
52 ft
13
4.4/5 (11 reviews)

Spend the day with Chances R Charters 2 and find out what the fishing in Panama City Beach is all about! With Captain Stephen at the helm, you'll benefit from years of knowledge and experience.

These waters are home to King Mackerel (Kingfish), Red Grouper, Lesser Amberjack, Gray Triggerfish, Black Grouper, Dolphin (Mahi Mahi), Vermilion Snapper, Red Snapper, Amberjack, Wahoo, Spanish Mackerel, Lane Snapper, and more, depending on the season.

On the day of your trip you're likely to troll and bottom fish using heavy tackle.

You'll find yourself aboard a 52' Other with space for 15 passengers. It comes with all the essentials no fishing machine can run without. There's a toilet on board for your convenience. What's more, this vessel is wheelchair accessible.

Capt. Stephen will supply rods and reels for you, along with lures.

Trips are run with the help of a First Mate. Mates often work for tips and it's customary to offer them a 10–20% tip.

Your fishing license for the day is covered by the charter boat, 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.

Don't forget to bring sunglasses, a hat, sunscreen (non-spray), 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.

Give yourself something to look forward to and book a trip with Captain Brookins LLC!

Spend the day with Chances R Charters 2 and find out what the fishing in Panama City Beach is all about! With Captain Stephen at the helm, you'll benefit from years of knowledge and experience.

These waters are home to King Mackerel (Kingfish), Red Grouper, Lesser Amberjack, Gray Triggerfish, Black Grouper, Dolphin (Mahi Mahi), Vermilion Snapper, Red Snapper, Amberjack, Wahoo, Spanish Mackerel, Lane Snapper, and more, depending on the season.

On the day of your trip you're likely to troll and bottom fish using heavy tackle.

You'll find yourself aboard a 52' Other with space for 15 passengers. It comes with all the essentials no fishing machine can run without. There's a toilet on board for your convenience. What's more, this vessel is wheelchair accessible.

Capt. Stephen will supply rods and reels for you, along with lures.

Trips are run with the help of a First Mate. Mates often work for tips and it's customary to offer them a 10–20% tip.

Your fishing license for the day is covered by the charter boat, 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.

Don't forget to bring sunglasses, a hat, sunscreen (non-spray), 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.

Give yourself something to look forward to and book a trip with Captain Brookins LLC!

Captain Brookins LLC
Charter Operator
Captain Brookins LLC
26 years of experience
ID & credentials verified
responds within an hour

Trip availability and prices

Trip Date:
Group Size:
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August 2026
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Number of days
1
Group Size
2 adults • 0 children
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4 Hour Trip
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
4 hour trip starts at 6:00 AM
Seasonal trip
Sep 1 - May 31
King Mackerel (Kingfish)
Spanish Mackerel
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
Seasonal trip
Sep 1 - May 31
King Mackerel (Kingfish)
Snapper (Red)
Grouper (Red)
Triggerfish (Gray)
+2
US $1,500
Entire boat: up to 6 people
6 Hour Trip
In high demand Last booked: 5 days ago
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
6 hour trip multiple starting times (5:30 AM, 11:30 AM)
Seasonal trip
Jun 1 - Aug 31
Amberjack
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
King Mackerel (Kingfish)
Snapper (Red)
+8
US $1,650
Entire boat: up to 6 people
8 Hour Trip – Bottom
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
8 hour trip starts at 6:00 AM
Seasonal trip
Sep 1 - May 31
King Mackerel (Kingfish)
Snapper (Red)
Wahoo
Grouper (Black)
+6
US $2,000
Entire boat: up to 6 people
8 Hour Trip
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
8 hour trip multiple starting times (5:30 AM, 1:30 PM)
Seasonal trip
Jun 1 - Aug 31
Amberjack
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
King Mackerel (Kingfish)
Snapper (Red)
+8
US $2,200
Entire boat: up to 6 people
10 Hour Trip – Bottom
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
10 hour trip starts at 6:00 AM
Seasonal trip
Sep 1 - May 31
Amberjack
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
King Mackerel (Kingfish)
Snapper (Red)
+8
US $2,500
Entire boat: up to 6 people
10 Hour Trip
In high demand Last booked: 6 days ago
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
10 hour trip multiple starting times (5:30 AM, 11:30 AM)
Seasonal trip
Jun 1 - Aug 31
Amberjack
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
King Mackerel (Kingfish)
Snapper (Red)
+8
US $2,750
Entire boat: up to 6 people
12 Hour Trip
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
12 hour trip starts at 6:00 AM
Seasonal trip
Sep 1 - May 31
Amberjack
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
King Mackerel (Kingfish)
Snapper (Red)
+8
US $3,000
Entire boat: up to 6 people
12 Hour Trip – Offshore
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
12 hour trip starts at 5:30 AM
Seasonal trip
Jun 1 - Aug 31
Amberjack
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
King Mackerel (Kingfish)
Snapper (Red)
+8
US $3,300
Entire boat: up to 6 people
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Customer reviews

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Rating

4.4
11 reviews
4.5
Boat & equipment
4.5
Captain & crew
4.1
Fishing Experience

Anglers' gallery (11)

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Casey Thrash
Casey Thrash
us
Alabama, US
Member since 2026
5.0
Verified
New
Best charter ever
6 Hour Trip - 11:30 AM on July 24, 20265 adults2 children

Captain was really knowledgeable and done a fantastic job taking us out. The deck hand was phenomenal! Would highly recommend them to anyone

Reported catch:
Red Grouper
Red Snapper
Tisheena Smith
Tisheena Smith
us
Kentucky, US
Member since 2026
5.0
Verified
Best crew and amazing experience
4 Hour Trip on May 29, 20266 adults3 children

Koda and Jackson made sure this was an AMAZING experience for our whole family from start to finish. We caught tons of bait fish and Amberjack, they helped every step of the way, and were just all around awesome. If you book with this charter, definitely request them

Nic Hewett
Nic Hewett
Repeat angler
us
Atlanta, GA, US
Member since 2026
2 trips
5.0
Verified
New
Great trip
6 Hour Trip on July 10, 20268 adults

Captain and deckhand were fun, and we caught a lot of fish. Highly recommend

Reported catch:
King Mackerel (Kingfish)
John Anderson
John Anderson
us
Georgia, US
Member since 2026
5.0
Verified
New
Fantastic time!
8 Hour Trip on July 16, 20262 adults

Nice boat! Solid trip! We put a bunch of fish in the boat! :)

Tate Fails
Tate Fails
us
Texas, US
Member since 2026
5.0
Verified
Great captain and crew
6 Hour Trip on June 17, 20268 adults1 child

Very rough waves from tropical storm coming in had most our party sea sick. Crew was very understanding and helpful to push thru and still have solid haul of fish to take home. Crew helped and baited all younger kids fish.

Reported catch:
Red Snapper
Vermilion Snapper
Black Grouper

FAQs about Chances R Charters 2

Chances R Charters 2 offers the following trips to customers:
  • US $1,000 per group, additional US $80 per person after 6 guests - 4 Hour Trip (4 hours)
  • US $1,500 per group, additional US $120 per person after 6 guests - 6 Hour Trip (6 hours)
  • US $1,650 per group, additional US $120 per person after 6 guests - 6 Hour Trip (6 hours)
  • US $1,650 per group, additional US $120 per person after 6 guests - 6 Hour Trip - 11:30 AM (6 hours)
  • US $2,000 per group, additional US $160 per person after 6 guests - 8 Hour Trip – Bottom (8 hours)
  • US $2,200 per group, additional US $160 per person after 6 guests - 8 Hour Trip (8 hours)
  • US $2,200 per group, additional US $160 per person after 6 guests - 8 Hour Trip - 1:30 PM (8 hours)
  • US $2,500 per group, additional US $200 per person after 6 guests - 10 Hour Trip – Bottom (10 hours)
  • US $2,750 per group, additional US $200 per person after 6 guests - 10 Hour Trip (10 hours)
  • US $2,750 per group, additional US $200 per person after 6 guests - 10 Hour Trip - 11:30 AM (10 hours)
  • US $3,000 per group, additional US $240 per person after 6 guests - 12 Hour Trip (12 hours)
  • US $3,300 per group, additional US $240 per person after 6 guests - 12 Hour Trip – Offshore (12 hours)
When you book a trip with Chances R Charters 2, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • Toilet We a full bathroom and sleeping areas in kitchen, fully AC like home on the water.
  • Air conditioning
  • GPS
  • Fishfinder
  • Bed
  • Flybridge
  • Live bait well
  • Kitchen
  • Refrigerator
  • Ice box
  • Radar
Trips booked with Chances R Charters 2 include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle
  • Lures
  • First mate (We have a first mate that will teach you how to fish bait your hook take off your fish and make sure everything you catch is in season and you can keep it.)
  • Fishing license (We have all the fishing license for everybody on board the boat.)
Chances R Charters 2 offers the following types of fishing:
  • Offshore fishing (Depends on how long of a trip you book is how far you're gonna go offshore the longer of a trip you go on the further you are going to go.)
  • Reef fishing
  • Wreck fishing
Chances R Charters 2 offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Heavy tackle
  • Bottom fishing
  • Trolling
  • Deep sea fishing
Top targeted fish species with Chances R Charters 2 include:
  • Amberjack
  • Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
  • Grouper (Black)
  • Grouper (Red)
  • King Mackerel (Kingfish)
  • Lesser Amberjack
  • Snapper (Lane)
  • Snapper (Red)
  • Snapper (Vermilion)
  • Spanish Mackerel
  • Triggerfish (Gray)
  • Wahoo

Your operator

Captain Brookins LLC
Captain Brookins LLC
Captain Brookins LLC

Panama City Beach, Florida, United States

41 Fishing Reports
ID & license verified
331 Customer reviews
Typical response within an hour
Member since May 2014
Angler's Choice

The Angler's Choice Award is given to listings that consistently deliver a high-quality service and earn great reviews from customers.

Chances R Charters is owned by Captain Stephen Brookins. He has put together a professional team of passionate experts that always aim to provide the best fishing charter possible. He comes from a family of fishermen. His grandfather started mastering the waters in the early '60s, so fishing is in Stephen's blood. Join the crew with Chances R Charters and make great memories on the water!

Our Team
Chance B.

Chance B.

Captain

Jesse C.

Jesse C.

First mate

Christian G.

Christian G.

First mate

41 Fishing Reports
ID & license verified
331 Customer reviews
Typical response within an hour
Member since May 2014
Angler's Choice

The Angler's Choice Award is given to listings that consistently deliver a high-quality service and earn great reviews from customers.

Chances R Charters is owned by Captain Stephen Brookins. He has put together a professional team of passionate experts that always aim to provide the best fishing charter possible. He comes from a family of fishermen. His grandfather started mastering the waters in the early '60s, so fishing is in Stephen's blood. Join the crew with Chances R Charters and make great memories on the water!

Our Team
Chance B.

Chance B.

Captain

Jesse C.

Jesse C.

First mate

Christian G.

Christian G.

First mate

The fish you can target

Amberjack
Amberjack
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Black Grouper
Black Grouper
Red Grouper
Red Grouper
King Mackerel (Kingfish)
King Mackerel (Kingfish)
Lesser Amberjack
Lesser Amberjack
Lane Snapper
Lane Snapper
Red Snapper
Red Snapper
Vermilion Snapper
Vermilion Snapper
Spanish Mackerel
Spanish Mackerel
Gray Triggerfish
Gray Triggerfish
Wahoo
Wahoo
Amberjack
Amberjack
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Black Grouper
Black Grouper
Red Grouper
Red Grouper
King Mackerel (Kingfish)
King Mackerel (Kingfish)

What is the boat like?

Boat image
Boat category
Sportfishing boats
Capacity
13 persons
Boat length
52 ft
Year built
1974
Restored in
2026
Boat manufacturer
Neptune Marine
Boat type
Sportfishing
Engine model
Caterpillar
Powered by
2 x 350HP
Max cruising speed
11 knots

What kind of fishing will you do?

Offshore Fishing
Depends on how long of a trip you book is how far you're gonna go offshore the longer of a trip you go on the further you are going to go.
Reef Fishing
Wreck Fishing

Which fishing techniques you can try

Heavy Tackle
Bottom Fishing
Trolling
Deep Sea Fishing

Which amenities are available onboard

Toilet
We a full bathroom and sleeping areas in kitchen, fully AC like home on the water.
Air conditioning
GPS
Fishfinder
Bed
Flybridge
Live bait well
Kitchen
Refrigerator
Ice box
Radar

What's included in the trip price

Rods, reels & tackle
Lures
First mate
We have a first mate that will teach you how to fish bait your hook take off your fish and make sure everything you catch is in season and you can keep it.
Fishing license
We have all the fishing license for everybody on board the boat.

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 not included

Transfer to/from departure site is not included in trip rates.

You keep catch
Disabled accessible

How you can pay

Pay online in full

Pay online in full through FishingBooker and save on credit card fees at the dock.

No additional fees.

Book with 30% deposit, pay rest to captain

When the captain confirms your trip, FishingBooker charges your credit card a 30% 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 4% charge will apply.

What’s biting in Panama City Beach right now

AmberjackAmberjack
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
King Mackerel (Kingfish)King Mackerel (Kingfish)
Snapper (Red)Snapper (Red)
Snapper (Vermilion)Snapper (Vermilion)
Spanish MackerelSpanish Mackerel
Triggerfish (Gray)Triggerfish (Gray)
WahooWahoo

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