Golden Legacy Charters, LLC

Golden Legacy Charters offers fishing trips out of Panama City Beach, Florida. Whether you’re looking for a short ride to see what’s biting or want to spend the day fishing like a pro – your captain has tailored a great variety of packages to choose from for your next vacation.

Enjoy your trip aboard a spacious 36’ Trophy saltwater fishing boat, powered by twin 280 HP Cummings Diesel engines. She provides comfortable fishing space for up to 6 anglers and is fully rigged with all the necessary safety equipment. Her modern navigational electronics include a GPS and Fishfinder.

An ice-box is fitted to keep the catch fresh during the day, as well as a live bait tank( there is a additional charge for live bait) you will be doing a lot of fishing! Inside the enclosed cabin, there is plenty of room for everybody to relax in comfort during long trips, and there’s a private restroom and even air conditioning and heating.

You can fish close to the shore on our trolling trips or head further out to see what’s biting in the wrecks, reefs, or Federal waters on our Bottom fishing trips. You’ll hook into a variety of species, including Vermillion, Lane, Black and White Snapper, as well as Black and Red Grouper. There’s also plenty of Mahi Mahi, Wahoo, Cobia, Bonito, Red Snapper, and Amberjack to enjoy.

All fishing trips come inclusive with tackle, ice, and licenses. Your catch can be cleaned at the Marina’s seafood market at around 80c per pound and can be held for you for up to 3 days. Bring along any drinks and snacks you’d like to enjoy and you’re all set!

Experience a wide variety of incredible fishing adventures in Panama City Beach with Golden Legacy Charters!



Select date to see available trips and rates:

  • Private trip
    4 Hour Trolling Trip (AM)
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 6:00 AM
    Seasonal trip Jun 1 - Aug 15
    US $900
    Four hours of non-stop trolling in the bay and up and down the shoreline. You'll be looking for King Mackerel, Spanish Mackerel, Bonita, Wahoo, and possibly Mahi, and more.
  • Private trip
    4 Hour Trolling Trip (PM)
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 2:00 PM
    Seasonal trip Jun 1 - Aug 15
    US $900
    Take an afternoon trip trolling around for some King Mackerel, Spanish, Wahoo, possibly Mahi Mahi, and more. This is a great option to bring your friends or family on. Departure times may vary on certain days.
  • Private trip
    4hr afternoon spainsh trip
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 2:00 PM
    Seasonal trip Mar 1 - May 31
    US $900
    Spainish and king and bonita
    Targeted fish
    King Mackerel (Kingfish)
    King Mackerel (Kingfish)
    Spanish Mackerel
    Spanish Mackerel
  • Private trip
    4hr trolling trip morning
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 6:00 AM
    Seasonal trip Mar 1 - May 31
    US $900
    Spainsh and king mackerel
    Targeted fish
    King Mackerel (Kingfish)
    King Mackerel (Kingfish)
    Spanish Mackerel
    Spanish Mackerel
  • Private trip
    Evening shark trip
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    5 Hour Trip, starts at 5:00 PM
    Seasonal trip Jun 1 - Aug 15
    US $1,125
    Fishing in the cooler late afternoons for sharks. We have many different varieties of sharks in our Gulf including Bull sharks, Mako, black tip, tiger sharks, hammer head and many more.
  • Private trip
    6 hour bottom fishing morning trip
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    6 Hour Trip, starts at 6:00 AM
    Seasonal trip Mar 1 - May 31
    US $1,350
    Vermilion and white snapper
    Targeted fish
    King Mackerel (Kingfish)
    King Mackerel (Kingfish)
    Spanish Mackerel
    Spanish Mackerel
    Snapper (Pink)
    Pink Snapper
    Snapper (Vermilion)
    Vermilion Snapper
    Snapper (Lane)
    Lane Snapper
  • Private trip
    6 Hour Trip – Bottom Fishing
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    6 Hour Trip, starts at 6:00 AM
    Seasonal trip Jun 1 - Aug 15
    US $1,350
    Bottom fishing for Vermillion,white, black and lane snapper. As well as grouper and amber jack is in season now
  • Private trip
    6 hr afternoon trip
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    6 Hour Trip, starts at 2:00 PM
    Seasonal trip Mar 1 - May 31
    US $1,350
    Bottom fishing 6 hr afternoon
    Targeted fish
    King Mackerel (Kingfish)
    King Mackerel (Kingfish)
    Spanish Mackerel
    Spanish Mackerel
    Snapper (Pink)
    Pink Snapper
    Snapper (Vermilion)
    Vermilion Snapper
    Snapper (Lane)
    Lane Snapper
  • Private trip
    Afternoon 6 hour bottom fishing
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    6 Hour Trip, starts at 2:00 PM
    Seasonal trip Jun 1 - Aug 15
    US $1,350
    Bottom fishing for Red Snapper,Vermillion,white, black and lane snapper. As well as grouper and amber jack is in season now
  • Private trip
    8 Hour Trip – Bottom Fishing
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    8 Hour Trip, starts at 6:00 AM
    Seasonal trip Jun 1 - Aug 15
    US $1,800
    This package is ideal for the anglers passionate about bottom fishing! You will have a chance to catch Red Snapper, Red Grouper, Black Grouper, Lane Snapper, Vermillion Snapper, and many more. The trips come inclusive with tackle, ice, and licenses. Your catch can be cleaned at a local seafood market at around 75c per pound and can be held for up to 3 days.
  • Private trip
    8hr afternoon trip
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    8 Hour Trip, starts at 2:00 PM
    Seasonal trip Mar 1 - May 31
    US $1,800
    Afternoon bottomfishing 8hr trip
    Targeted fish
    King Mackerel (Kingfish)
    King Mackerel (Kingfish)
    Spanish Mackerel
    Spanish Mackerel
    Snapper (Pink)
    Pink Snapper
    Snapper (Vermilion)
    Vermilion Snapper
    Snapper (Lane)
    Lane Snapper
  • Private trip
    8hr morning bottom fishing
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    8 Hour Trip, starts at 6:00 AM
    US $1,800
    Targeted fish
    King Mackerel (Kingfish)
    King Mackerel (Kingfish)
    Spanish Mackerel
    Spanish Mackerel
    Snapper (Pink)
    Pink Snapper
    Snapper (Vermilion)
    Vermilion Snapper
    Snapper (Lane)
    Lane Snapper
  • Private trip
    Afternoon 8 hour bottom fishing
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    8 Hour Trip, starts at 2:00 PM
    Seasonal trip Jun 1 - Aug 15
    US $1,800
    Bottom fishing for Red Snapper, Vermillion,white, black and lane snapper, and more As well as grouper and amber jack is in season now.
  • Private trip
    10 Hour Trip – Bottom Fishing
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    10 Hour Trip, starts at 6:00 AM
    Seasonal trip Jun 1 - Aug 15
    US $2,250
    Give yourself a couple more hours on the water to explore a few different spots! You'll be provided with all the necessary gear and tackle for a successful day of Red Snapper, Gag Grouper, Black Grouper, Red Grouper, Lane Snapper, and Vermillion Snapper fishing. Your catch can be cleaned at a local seafood market for around 75c per pound when you return to shore.
  • Private trip
    10hr bottom fishing
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    10 Hour Trip, starts at 6:00 AM
    Seasonal trip Mar 1 - May 31
    US $2,250
    Chase Vermillion Snapper, Lane Snapper, White Snapper, Red Grouper, and many other species. You never know what you might find at the end of the line! Bring your own food and drinks, everything else will be provided. Your catch can be cleaned at a local seafood market for around 80c per pound and can be held for up to 3 days.
    Targeted fish
    King Mackerel (Kingfish)
    King Mackerel (Kingfish)
    Spanish Mackerel
    Spanish Mackerel
    Snapper (Pink)
    Pink Snapper
    Snapper (Vermilion)
    Vermilion Snapper
    Snapper (Lane)
    Lane Snapper
  • Private trip
    12 Hour Trip – Bottom Fishing
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    12 Hour Trip, starts at 6:00 AM
    Seasonal trip Jun 1 - Aug 15
    US $2,700
    Chase Vermillion Snapper, Lane Snapper, White Snapper, Red Grouper, and many other species. You never know what you might find at the end of the line! Bring your own food and drinks, everything else will be provided. Your catch can be cleaned at a local seafood market for around 75c per pound and can be held for up to 3 days.
  • Private trip
    12hr bottom fishing
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    12 Hour Trip, starts at 6:00 AM
    Seasonal trip Mar 1 - May 31
    US $2,700
    Chase Vermillion Snapper, Lane Snapper, White Snapper, Red Grouper, and many other species. You never know what you might find at the end of the line! Bring your own food and drinks, everything else will be provided. Your catch can be cleaned at a local seafood market for around 80c per pound and can be held for up to 3 days.
    Targeted fish
    King Mackerel (Kingfish)
    King Mackerel (Kingfish)
    Spanish Mackerel
    Spanish Mackerel
    Snapper (Pink)
    Pink Snapper
    Snapper (Vermilion)
    Vermilion Snapper
    Snapper (Lane)
    Lane Snapper
  • Private trip
    14 Hour Trip – Bottom Fishing
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    14 Hour Trip, starts at 6:00 AM
    Seasonal trip Jun 1 - Aug 15
    US $3,150
    During this trip, you will be able to catch Red Snapper, Black Grouper, Black Snapper, Lane Snapper, Vermillion Snapper, Red Grouper, and many other species. All your gear is included and tour catch can be cleaned at a local seafood market at around 75c per pound. Bring any drinks and snacks you'd like to enjoy and you're all set!
  • Private trip
    14hr bottom fishing
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    14 Hour Trip, starts at 6:00 AM
    Seasonal trip Mar 1 - May 31
    US $3,150
    Chase Vermillion Snapper, Lane Snapper, White Snapper, Red Grouper, and many other species. You never know what you might find at the end of the line! Bring your own food and drinks, everything else will be provided. Your catch can be cleaned at a local seafood market for around 80c per pound and can be held for up to 3 days.
    Targeted fish
    King Mackerel (Kingfish)
    King Mackerel (Kingfish)
    Spanish Mackerel
    Spanish Mackerel
    Snapper (Pink)
    Pink Snapper
    Snapper (Vermilion)
    Vermilion Snapper
    Snapper (Lane)
    Lane Snapper
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FAQs about Golden Legacy Charters, LLC

Golden Legacy Charters, LLC offers the following trips to customers:
  • US $900 per group - 4 Hour Trolling Trip (AM) (4 hours)
  • US $900 per group - 4 Hour Trolling Trip (PM) (4 hours)
  • US $900 per group - 4hr afternoon spainsh trip (4 hours)
  • US $900 per group - 4hr trolling trip morning (4 hours)
  • US $1,125 per group - Evening shark trip (5 hours)
  • US $1,350 per group - 6 hour bottom fishing morning trip (6 hours)
  • US $1,350 per group - 6 Hour Trip – Bottom Fishing (6 hours)
  • US $1,350 per group - 6 hr afternoon trip (6 hours)
  • US $1,350 per group - Afternoon 6 hour bottom fishing (6 hours)
  • US $1,800 per group - 8 Hour Trip – Bottom Fishing (8 hours)
  • US $1,800 per group - 8hr afternoon trip (8 hours)
  • US $1,800 per group - 8hr morning bottom fishing (8 hours)
  • US $1,800 per group - Afternoon 8 hour bottom fishing (8 hours)
  • US $2,250 per group - 10 Hour Trip – Bottom Fishing (10 hours)
  • US $2,250 per group - 10hr bottom fishing (10 hours)
  • US $2,700 per group - 12 Hour Trip – Bottom Fishing (12 hours)
  • US $2,700 per group - 12hr bottom fishing (12 hours)
  • US $3,150 per group - 14 Hour Trip – Bottom Fishing (14 hours)
  • US $3,150 per group - 14hr bottom fishing (14 hours)

When you book a trip with Golden Legacy Charters, LLC, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • Toilet Private restroom
  • Air Conditioning
  • GPS
  • Fishfinder
  • Bed Four large bunks
  • Live Bait Well Live bait from bait barge is extra
  • Ice Box
  • Radar

Trips booked with Golden Legacy Charters, LLC include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle
  • Live Bait (Caught live bait, not including purchase live bait )
  • Lures
  • Catch cleaning & filleting (The marina has a fish market for cleaning fish)
  • First Mate
  • Fishing License

Golden Legacy Charters, LLC offers the following types of fishing:
  • Inshore Fishing (Trolling only)
  • Nearshore Fishing (Trolling)
  • Offshore Fishing
  • Reef Fishing
  • Wreck Fishing

Golden Legacy Charters, LLC offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Light Tackle
  • Heavy Tackle
  • Bottom Fishing
  • Trolling
  • Deep Sea Fishing

Top targeted fish species with Golden Legacy Charters, LLC include:
  • Amberjack
  • Cobia
  • Grouper (Gag)
  • King Mackerel (Kingfish)
  • Snapper (Lane)
  • Snapper (Pink)
  • Snapper (Red)
  • Snapper (Vermilion)
  • Spanish Mackerel
  • Wahoo

Meet the Captain

Austin Golden
Panama City Beach, Florida, United States
30 Fishing Reports
80 Customer reviews
Response time within an hour
Member since March 2017
Captain Austin Golden is the owner and operator of Golden Legacy Charters. Austin started as a deckhand on party boats before moving to private charter boats. Before he bought his own boat, he was a captain on a commercial vessel. He's spent his life the water and, as he likes to say, fishing is in his blood.

About this listing

Targeted species

Amberjack Amberjack
Cobia Cobia
Grouper (Gag) Gag Grouper
King Mackerel (Kingfish) King Mackerel (Kingfish)

Boat specs

Trophy (Pilothouse) originally built in 1975. Powered by 2 270HP Cummings engines.

Length
36 ft
Capacity
6 persons

Types of fishing

Inshore Fishing
Trolling only
Nearshore Fishing
Trolling
Offshore Fishing
Reef Fishing
Wreck Fishing

Fishing techniques

Light Tackle
Heavy Tackle
Bottom Fishing
Trolling
Deep Sea Fishing

Amenities

Toilet
Private restroom
Air Conditioning
GPS
Fishfinder
Bed
Four large bunks
Live Bait Well
Live bait from bait barge is extra

Trip includes

Rods, reels & tackle
Live Bait
Caught live bait, not including purchase live bait
Lures
Catch cleaning & filleting
The marina has a fish market for cleaning fish
First Mate
Fishing License

Cancellation policy

Free cancellation up to 7 days prior to trip

You can cancel or modify your booking up to 7 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.

Listing policies

Pickup not included
Transfer to/from departure site is not included in trip rates.
Child Friendly
No age limit
No Smoking
No smoking inside the cabin.
You Keep Catch
Clients can keep fish within state regulations
Catch and Release Allowed
Release of fish per Florida State regulations

Payment

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

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Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.7 / 5
out of 5 stars from 79 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (92)
August fishing trip
Great trip and fantastic crew
Great trip and fantastic crew
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Angler rating
64
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
95%
Friendly captain
98%
Recommend this charter
96%
Appropriate for children
98%
Satisfied with the boat
98%
Caught fish
88%
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Haley C.
ABRAHAM BALDWIN COLLEGE, GA
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Experience:
Very good
4.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

10hr trip on Golden Legacy charters with Capt Austin and Jacob.

VERIFIED   10 Hour Trip – Bottom Fishing on July 5, 2023
Super chill captain and deckhand. They knew what they were doing 100% of the time. Capt. Austin put us on the fish and Jacob...
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Greg H.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Great trip and fantastic crew

VERIFIED   6 Hour Trip – Bottom Fishing on July 21, 2023
This crew was great at putting us on fish. First spot was not good and we moved quickly. We were able to catch all the fish...
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Sean G.
Guyton, GA
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Great day on the water

VERIFIED   12 Hour Trip – Bottom Fishing on June 3, 2023
We had a blast on our 12 hour trip! Captain Austin and his deck hand Jacob do everything in their power to make sure you have...
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John W.
Jackson, GA
Excellent
4.3 / 5
Experience:
Very good
4.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Very good
4.0 / 5
Overall

July fishing trip

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trolling Trip (PM) on July 3, 2023
This was a great last minute trip. We had a great time. The first mate was on point. We didnt catch a lot of fish but he made...
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Mark G.
Laceys Spring, AL
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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August fishing trip

VERIFIED   8 Hour Trip – Bottom Fishing on August 2, 2023
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