Gnarly Charters 

5.0/5 (1 review)
 312 Bay Shore Drive, Panama City Beach, FL 32407, United States

Gnarly Charters 

Panama City Beach, FL, United States
26 ft
6
5.0/5 (1 review)

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If you're ready to discover fishing in Panama City Beach, look no further than Gnarly Charters! Having logged many hours on these tides, Captain Chad knows them forwards and back.

Depending on the season, you might hook into Amberjack, Cobia, Red Grouper, Scamp Grouper, King Mackerel (Kingfish), Red Snapper, Gray Triggerfish, Spanish Mackerel, Vermilion Snapper, Mangrove Snapper, and whatever else is biting.

You can expect to do some spinning, trolling, jigging, bottom fishing, or maybe something more specialized in this area.

Looking to get the whole family outdoors? Kids are absolutely welcome! Be sure to ask if child-sized life vests are available, otherwise you should bring your own. Also remember to bring snacks!

You'll be fishing aboard a 26' Center console with capacity for 6 passengers. It has everything you need for a productive day on the water. There's a toilet on board for your convenience.

You'll find rods, reels, and tackle waiting for you. Live bait is available, but it's good to ask about this so you know if you'll be catching it yourself.

A First Mate will be there to make sure everything is running smoothly. A 10–20% tip is customary to show your appreciation for their hard work.

The charter boat covers your fishing license, just show up ready for a good time! Keep in mind that some fish may have harvest limits or closed seasons. If you don't know what to expect, ask the captain.

It's never a bad idea to bring sunglasses, sunscreen (non-spray), and bottled water. If you'd like to bring other drinks, just ask. Alcohol is allowed in moderation, just avoid hard liquor as well as glass bottles.

Now, time to hit the water with Gnarly Charters!

If you're ready to discover fishing in Panama City Beach, look no further than Gnarly Charters! Having logged many hours on these tides, Captain Chad knows them forwards and back.

Depending on the season, you might hook into Amberjack, Cobia, Red Grouper, Scamp Grouper, King Mackerel (Kingfish), Red Snapper, Gray Triggerfish, Spanish Mackerel, Vermilion Snapper, Mangrove Snapper, and whatever else is biting.

You can expect to do some spinning, trolling, jigging, bottom fishing, or maybe something more specialized in this area.

Looking to get the whole family outdoors? Kids are absolutely welcome! Be sure to ask if child-sized life vests are available, otherwise you should bring your own. Also remember to bring snacks!

You'll be fishing aboard a 26' Center console with capacity for 6 passengers. It has everything you need for a productive day on the water. There's a toilet on board for your convenience.

You'll find rods, reels, and tackle waiting for you. Live bait is available, but it's good to ask about this so you know if you'll be catching it yourself.

A First Mate will be there to make sure everything is running smoothly. A 10–20% tip is customary to show your appreciation for their hard work.

The charter boat covers your fishing license, just show up ready for a good time! Keep in mind that some fish may have harvest limits or closed seasons. If you don't know what to expect, ask the captain.

It's never a bad idea to bring sunglasses, sunscreen (non-spray), and bottled water. If you'd like to bring other drinks, just ask. Alcohol is allowed in moderation, just avoid hard liquor as well as glass bottles.

Now, time to hit the water with Gnarly Charters!

Chad Druin
Captain
Chad Druin
7 years of experience
responds within an hour

Trip availability and prices

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Half Day 4 hour offshore nearshore
In high demand Last booked: 6 days ago
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
4 hour trip multiple starting times (8:00 AM, 1:00 PM)
Amberjack
Cobia
King Mackerel (Kingfish)
Snapper (Red)
+8
US $1,000
Entire boat: up to 6 people
6 Hour offshore nearshore
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
6 hour trip multiple starting times (8:00 AM, 9:00 AM, 10:00 AM, 11:00 AM, 12:00 PM)
Amberjack
Cobia
King Mackerel (Kingfish)
Snapper (Red)
+8
US $1,350
Entire boat: up to 6 people
8 hour deep sea offshore
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
8 hour trip multiple starting times (8:00 AM, 9:00 AM, 10:00 AM)
Amberjack
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
King Mackerel (Kingfish)
Snapper (Red)
+8
US $1,600
Entire boat: up to 6 people
10 hour deep sea offshore
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
10 hour trip multiple starting times (7:00 AM, 8:00 AM)
Amberjack
Cobia
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
King Mackerel (Kingfish)
+8
US $2,000
Entire boat: up to 6 people

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Guy Moses
Guy Moses
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Texas, US
Member since 2026
5.0
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Great crew!
Half Day 4 hour offshore nearshore on July 14, 20263 adults2 children

Crew was great. Fishing was good for the conditions. Will definitely use them again next time I go out!

Chad Druin
Response from Captain

Thank you so much! great group and had a great time with yall. Thanks again!

FAQs about Gnarly Charters

Gnarly Charters offers the following trips to customers:
  • US $1,000 per group - Half Day 4 hour offshore nearshore (4 hours)
  • US $1,000 per group - Half Day 4 hour offshore nearshore - 1:00 PM (4 hours)
  • US $1,350 per group - 6 Hour offshore nearshore (6 hours)
  • US $1,350 per group - 6 Hour offshore nearshore - 10:00 AM (6 hours)
  • US $1,350 per group - 6 Hour offshore nearshore - 11:00 AM (6 hours)
  • US $1,350 per group - 6 Hour offshore nearshore - 12:00 PM (6 hours)
  • US $1,350 per group - 6 Hour offshore nearshore - 9:00 AM (6 hours)
  • US $1,600 per group - 8 hour deep sea offshore (8 hours)
  • US $1,600 per group - 8 hour deep sea offshore - 10:00 AM (8 hours)
  • US $1,600 per group - 8 hour deep sea offshore - 9:00 AM (8 hours)
  • US $2,000 per group - 10 hour deep sea offshore (10 hours)
  • US $2,000 per group - 10 hour deep sea offshore - 8:00 AM (10 hours)
When you book a trip with Gnarly Charters, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • Toilet Standard ceramic toilet!
  • GPS
  • Fishfinder
  • Live bait well
  • Wireless trolling motor
  • Ice box
  • Radar
Trips booked with Gnarly Charters include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle
  • Live bait (We supply cut bait and you can catch live bait or buy live bait from the bait boat on the way offshore. They usually have cigar minnows, menhaden, or pin fish )
  • Catch cleaning & filleting (We can clean for extra fee)
  • First mate (My first mate is very knowledgeable and works for tips so please take care of the first mate! He will bait hooks, take fish off, tie rigs, and keep you fishing all day! )
  • Fishing license (Fishing license is included in the the trip. No need to worry with buying fishing license if you are fishing with us! )
Gnarly Charters offers the following types of fishing:
  • Inshore fishing
  • Nearshore fishing
  • Offshore fishing (Inside 9 miles normally! )
  • Reef fishing
  • Wreck fishing
  • Flats fishing
Gnarly Charters offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Light tackle
  • Heavy tackle
  • Bottom fishing
  • Trolling
  • Spinning
  • Jigging
  • Deep sea fishing
Top targeted fish species with Gnarly Charters include:
  • Amberjack
  • Cobia
  • Grouper (Red)
  • Grouper (Scamp)
  • King Mackerel (Kingfish)
  • Snapper (Mangrove)
  • Snapper (Red)
  • Snapper (Vermilion)
  • Spanish Mackerel
  • Triggerfish (Gray)

Your captain

Chad Druin
Chad Druin
Chad Druin

Panama City Beach, Florida, United States

1 Customer review
Typical response within an hour
Member since March 2026

Capt. Chad is experienced in navigating the waters of Panama City Beach, Florida and is ready to take you on a therapeutic fishing excursion. Keep your eyes peeled for Cobia, Spanish Mackerel and Vermilion Snapper as you try your hand at bottom fishing, spinning, trolling, jigging, and more. The only way to learn is to join them on the water.

1 Customer review
Typical response within an hour
Member since March 2026

Capt. Chad is experienced in navigating the waters of Panama City Beach, Florida and is ready to take you on a therapeutic fishing excursion. Keep your eyes peeled for Cobia, Spanish Mackerel and Vermilion Snapper as you try your hand at bottom fishing, spinning, trolling, jigging, and more. The only way to learn is to join them on the water.

The fish you can target

Amberjack
Amberjack
Cobia
Cobia
Red Grouper
Red Grouper
Scamp Grouper
Scamp Grouper
King Mackerel (Kingfish)
King Mackerel (Kingfish)
Mangrove Snapper
Mangrove Snapper
Red Snapper
Red Snapper
Vermilion Snapper
Vermilion Snapper
Spanish Mackerel
Spanish Mackerel
Gray Triggerfish
Gray Triggerfish
Amberjack
Amberjack
Cobia
Cobia
Red Grouper
Red Grouper
Scamp Grouper
Scamp Grouper
King Mackerel (Kingfish)
King Mackerel (Kingfish)

What is the boat like?

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Boat category
Center console boats
Capacity
6 persons
Boat length
26 ft
Year built
2021
Boat manufacturer
Seahunt
Boat type
Center console
Engine model
Yamaha
Powered by
2 x 150HP
Max cruising speed
35 knots

What kind of fishing will you do?

Inshore Fishing
Nearshore Fishing
Offshore Fishing
Inside 9 miles normally!
Reef Fishing
Wreck Fishing
Flats Fishing

Which fishing techniques you can try

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

Which amenities are available onboard

Toilet
Standard ceramic toilet!
GPS
Fishfinder
Live bait well
Wireless trolling motor
Ice box
Radar

What's included in the trip price

Rods, reels & tackle
Live bait
We supply cut bait and you can catch live bait or buy live bait from the bait boat on the way offshore. They usually have cigar minnows, menhaden, or pin fish
Catch cleaning & filleting
We can clean for extra fee
First mate
My first mate is very knowledgeable and works for tips so please take care of the first mate! He will bait hooks, take fish off, tie rigs, and keep you fishing all day!
Fishing license
Fishing license is included in the the trip. No need to worry with buying fishing license if you are fishing with us!

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.

Child friendly
We don't allow kids under age of 5 unless we do a 4 hour trip only. And if they get sick or complain and you decide to go back then we won't refund any money. It's not a good idea to take kids under 5
You keep catch
Catch and release allowed

How you can pay

Book with 20% deposit, pay rest to captain

When the captain confirms your trip, FishingBooker charges your credit card a 20% 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

 PayPal

When paying the remaining balance with a credit card, an additional 3% charge will apply.

What’s biting in Panama City Beach right now

AmberjackAmberjack
CobiaCobia
King Mackerel (Kingfish)King Mackerel (Kingfish)
Snapper (Red)Snapper (Red)
Snapper (Vermilion)Snapper (Vermilion)
Spanish MackerelSpanish Mackerel
Triggerfish (Gray)Triggerfish (Gray)

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US $1,000