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North Bay Light Tackle Service 

4.0
(4 reviews)
 
Federally permitted
 5550 North Lagoon Drive, Panama City Beach, FL 32408, United States–
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North Bay Light Tackle Service 

Panama City Beach, FL, United States
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36 ft
6
4.0
(4 reviews)
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North Bay Light Tackle charter boat Backlash is located at beautiful Captain Anderson's Marina in Panama City Beach Florida.

We specialize in all types of fishing: reef fishing, trolling, shark and drift fishing. The boat is a 36 foot sportfish comfortably fishing 6 passengers. We have an enclosed cabin and restroom with nice seats for your comfort. We provide quality custom built tackle for our clients.

The Backlash is fast and comfortable for optimum fishing time. The Captain has 28 years of fishing experience all around the globe. We can customize your trip upon request.

We offer the best service and knowledge to our clients. We are available year round for your fishing needs.

North Bay Light Tackle charter boat Backlash is located at beautiful Captain Anderson's Marina in Panama City Beach Florida.

We specialize in all types of fishing: reef fishing, trolling, shark and drift fishing. The boat is a 36 foot sportfish comfortably fishing 6 passengers. We have an enclosed cabin and restroom with nice seats for your comfort. We provide quality custom built tackle for our clients.

The Backlash is fast and comfortable for optimum fishing time. The Captain has 28 years of fishing experience all around the globe. We can customize your trip upon request.

We offer the best service and knowledge to our clients. We are available year round for your fishing needs.

North Bay Light Tackle Service
Charter Operator
North Bay Light Tackle Service
30 years of experience
ID & credentials verified
Popular features
Fishing license
Live bait
You keep catch
Catch cleaning & filleting
Drinks
Popular features
Fishing license
Live bait
You keep catch
Catch cleaning & filleting
Drinks

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Group Size:
November 2026
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Group Size
2 adults • 0 children
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4 Hour Trip (AM) Trolling
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
4 hour trip starts at 6:00 AM
Barracuda (Great)
Amberjack
Cobia
King Mackerel (Kingfish)
US $1,000
Entire boat: up to 6 people
5 hour trip
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
5 hour trip starts at 6:00 AM
Barracuda (Great)
Amberjack
Cobia
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
+6
US $1,200
Entire boat: up to 6 people
6 Hour Trip
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
6 hour trip starts at 7:00 AM
Barracuda (Great)
Amberjack
Cobia
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
+6
US $1,500
Entire boat: up to 6 people
8 Hour Trip
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
8 hour trip starts at 6:00 AM
Barracuda (Great)
Amberjack
Cobia
King Mackerel (Kingfish)
+1
US $2,000
Entire boat: up to 6 people
12 Hour Trip – Extreme Offshore
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
12 hour trip starts at 6:00 AM
Barracuda (Great)
Amberjack
Cobia
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
+3
US $3,100
Entire boat: up to 6 people
16 hr Offshore trolling or bottom
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
16 hour trip starts at 4:00 AM
Barracuda (Great)
Amberjack
Cobia
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
+6
US $4,100
Entire boat: up to 6 people
25 hr troll or bottom fishing
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
24 hour trip starts at 2:00 AM
Barracuda (Great)
Amberjack
Cobia
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
+6
US $5,250
Entire boat: up to 6 people

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4.0
4 reviews
4.0
Boat & equipment
4.0
Captain & crew
4.0
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Jomikel Leal
Jomikel Leal
us
Texas, US
Member since 2026
5.0
Verified
Great trip!!!
5 hour trip on July 7, 2026 • 4 adults • 1 child

Reported catch:
Red Snapper
Jared Poore
Jared Poore
us
Tennessee, US
Member since 2025
5.0
Verified
We caught our limit!!
6 Hour Trip on June 11, 2025 • 5 adults

We had an awesome time with Captain Larry and NASCAR! They were very hospitable and kind to us new comers. We highly recommend Captain Larry and the Backlash!! The fish cleaning service at Captain Anderson’s Marina did an excellent job cleaning and vacuuming sealing our catch.

Reported catch:
Red Snapper
North Bay Light Tackle Service
Response from Charter operator
Mark Conner
Mark Conner
us
Tennessee, US
Member since 2025
5.0
Verified
July fishing trip
4 Hour Trip (AM) Trolling on July 28, 2025 • 6 adults

North Bay Light Tackle Service
Response from Charter operator

Great guys. Thanks

Mark Heater
Mark Heater
us
Alabama, US
Member since 2017
1.0
Verified
Full day with captain Larry
8 Hour Trip on May 31, 2017 • 2 adults

Would not recommmend this guide to anyone , unprofessional and irresponsible , pulled up to a side boat and he started fishing and bitching about them being in his spot

Reported catch:
Amberjack
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
King Mackerel (Kingfish)
Red Snapper
North Bay Light Tackle Service
Response from Charter operator

Sorry you didn't enjoy your trip. Sir. People steal your holes all the time part of the business but I was never once unprofessional or irresponsible to you or your lady friend. You caught some nice fish sorry you had such a terrible time.

FAQs about North Bay Light Tackle Service

North Bay Light Tackle Service offers the following trips to customers:
  • US $1,000 per group - 4 Hour Trip (AM) Trolling (4 hours)
  • US $1,200 per group - 5 hour trip (5 hours)
  • US $1,500 per group - 6 Hour Trip (6 hours)
  • US $2,000 per group - 8 Hour Trip (8 hours)
  • US $3,100 per group - 12 Hour Trip – Extreme Offshore (12 hours)
  • US $4,100 per group - 16 hr Offshore trolling or bottom (16 hours)
  • US $5,250 per group - 25 hr troll or bottom fishing (24 hours)
When you book a trip with North Bay Light Tackle Service, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • Toilet Enclosed bathroom with a toilet
  • Fighting chair
  • GPS Furuno navnets
  • Fishfinder Furuno fcv 295
  • Bed
  • Flybridge
  • Live bait well
  • Outriggers
  • Tuna tubes
  • Ice box
  • Radar Furuno 48 mile color radar
Trips booked with North Bay Light Tackle Service include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle
  • Live bait (Live bait can be purchased or caught depending on length of the trip)
  • Lures
  • Catch cleaning & filleting (Fish cleaning service provided by the marina at 1 dollar a pound or take them with you)
  • Drinks (Cold water)
  • First mate (15 to 20 percent is customary tip)
  • Fishing license (All included)
  • Fly fishing equipment
North Bay Light Tackle Service offers the following types of fishing:
  • Inshore fishing
  • Nearshore fishing
  • Offshore fishing (Depends on the length of the trip )
  • Reef fishing
  • Wreck fishing
  • Flats fishing
  • Backcountry fishing
North Bay Light Tackle Service offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Light tackle
  • Heavy tackle
  • Bottom fishing
  • Spinning
  • Fly fishing
  • Drift fishing
  • Kite fishing
  • Bowfishing
  • Flounder gigging
  • Deep sea fishing
Top targeted fish species with North Bay Light Tackle Service include:
  • Amberjack
  • Barracuda (Great)
  • Cobia
  • Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
  • King Mackerel (Kingfish)
  • Little Tunny (False Albacore)
  • Shark (Bull)
  • Snapper (Red)
  • Tarpon
  • Wahoo

Your operator

North Bay Light Tackle Service
North Bay Light Tackle Service
Panama City Beach, Florida, United States
1 Fishing Report
ID & license verified
4 Customer reviews
Typical response within 2 hours
Member since October 2016
Captain Larry Lemieux has been a charter captain for 28 years. With over two decades of experience guiding people of all ages and ability levels to their desired fish, he is more than proficient in providing enjoyable fishing experiences. With a great deal of knowledge about the panhandle waters, he can lead you to a variety of fish species, both inshore and offshore.
North Bay Light Tackle Service
North Bay Light Tackle Service
Fully verified
1
reports
4
reviews
2016
member since
~3h
response
Captain Larry Lemieux has been a charter captain for 28 years. With over two decades of experience guiding people of all ages and ability levels to their desired fish, he is more than proficient in providing enjoyable fishing experiences. With a great deal of knowledge about the panhandle waters, he can lead you to a variety of fish species, both inshore and offshore.

The fish you can target

Amberjack
Amberjack
Great Barracuda
Great Barracuda
Cobia
Cobia
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
King Mackerel (Kingfish)
King Mackerel (Kingfish)
Little Tunny (False Albacore)
Little Tunny (False Albacore)
Bull Shark
Bull Shark
Red Snapper
Red Snapper
Tarpon
Tarpon
Wahoo
Wahoo
Amberjack
Amberjack
Great Barracuda
Great Barracuda
Cobia
Cobia
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
King Mackerel (Kingfish)
King Mackerel (Kingfish)

Real catches by this captain

  • A group of anglers proudly displaying their catch of King Mackerel on a catch board at the dock, showcasing a successful day of fishing.
    Fish 1
    King Mackerel (Kingfish)
    Mark C.
    Mark C.
  • A family proudly displays their catch of Red Snapper on a catch board at the dock, showcasing a successful fishing trip.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    Red Snapper
    Jared P.
    Jared P.
    We had an awesome time with Captain Larry and NASCAR! They were very hospitable and kind to us new comers. We highly recommend Captain Larry and the Backlash!! The fish cleaning service at Captain Anderson’s Marina did an excellent job cleaning and vacuuming sealing our catch.
  • A group of anglers proudly displaying their catch of Red Snapper on a catch board at the dock after a successful fishing trip.
    Fish 1
    Red Snapper
    Fantastic 8 hr trip with some great repeat customers.

What is the boat like?

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Boat category
Sportfishing boats
Capacity
6 persons
Boat length
36 ft
Year built
2000
Boat manufacturer
Crusader
Boat type
Sportfishing
Engine model
Cummins
Powered by
1 x 450HP
Max cruising speed
20 knots

What kind of fishing will you do?

Inshore Fishing
Nearshore Fishing
Offshore Fishing
Reef Fishing
Wreck Fishing
Flats Fishing
Backcountry Fishing

Which fishing techniques you can try

Light Tackle
Heavy Tackle
Bottom Fishing
Spinning
Fly Fishing
Drift Fishing
Kite Fishing
Bowfishing
Flounder Gigging
Deep Sea Fishing

Which amenities are available onboard

Toilet
Enclosed bathroom with a toilet
Fighting chair
GPS
Furuno navnets
Fishfinder
Furuno fcv 295
Bed
Flybridge
Live bait well
Outriggers
Tuna tubes
Ice box
Radar
Furuno 48 mile color radar
What's included in the trip price
Rods, reels & tackle
Live bait
Live bait can be purchased or caught depending on length of the trip
Lures
Catch cleaning & filleting
Fish cleaning service provided by the marina at 1 dollar a pound or take them with you
Drinks
Cold water
First mate
15 to 20 percent is customary tip
Fishing license
All included
Fly fishing equipment

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.
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What the listing policies are

Pickup not included
Transfer to/from departure site is not included in trip rates.
Child friendly
All kids are welcome
You keep catch
Disabled accessible

How you can pay

Book with 10% deposit, pay rest to captain
When the captain confirms your trip, FishingBooker charges your credit card a 10% 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.

What’s biting in Panama City Beach right now

AmberjackAmberjack
Barracuda (Great)Barracuda (Great)
CobiaCobia
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
King Mackerel (Kingfish)King Mackerel (Kingfish)
Little Tunny (False Albacore)Little Tunny (False Albacore)
Shark (Bull)Shark (Bull)
Snapper (Red)Snapper (Red)
TarponTarpon
WahooWahoo

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