REEL Viking Charters 

4.9
(311 reviews)
 
State licensed
 Big Daddy Drive 6325, Panama City Beach, FL 32407, United States–

REEL Viking Charters 

Panama City Beach, FL, United States
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28 ft
6
4.9
(311 reviews)

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REEL Viking Charters takes you fishing out of Panama City, FL. Captain Tyler will make sure you have an enjoyable day on the water. No matter how experienced you are, you’ll find a worthy opponent around these fisheries. Come chase Spanish Mackerel and Shark, or go after Snapper, Grouper, Amberjack, and Mahi.

Captain Tyler has been taking people fishing forever. He is local to the area and loves seeing his customers get their dream catch. Your safety onboard is Captain Tyler's top priority, and he will also work to turn your fishing trip into a lasting memory. You will decide how you want to spend the day on the water but the captain will help out with any questions about techniques and species available.

You will be fishing from a 28’ Cape Horn center console powered by twin 300 HP Yamaha engines. She features navigational electronics and has room for up to six anglers. The boat features a live bait well, has a large ice box, carries Penn gear, as well as one electric reel for the elderly or anglers with disabilities when requested.

Fishing trips with Capt. Tyler will see you fishing inshore and offshore. You can choose to explore inshore fisheries or head into the gulf slow trolling for Mackerel, or bottom fishing for Snapper and Grouper.

You can purchase live bait on board. Catch cleaning may be available, but you best talk to the captain about it. Trips normally leave out of Bayside Marina on Panama City Beach, but pickups at other areas may be arranged. The captain also runs specials throughout the year, so please check back.

REEL Viking Charters can accommodate anglers of any level of fishing experience. You can use all types of bait and fishing styles to get the best chance for the best catch. Capt. Tyler will work to make you happy and give you a trip of a lifetime. Hope you come back again to go after a bigger one! Fishing it's what we do.

REEL Viking Charters takes you fishing out of Panama City, FL. Captain Tyler will make sure you have an enjoyable day on the water. No matter how experienced you are, you’ll find a worthy opponent around these fisheries. Come chase Spanish Mackerel and Shark, or go after Snapper, Grouper, Amberjack, and Mahi.

Captain Tyler has been taking people fishing forever. He is local to the area and loves seeing his customers get their dream catch. Your safety onboard is Captain Tyler's top priority, and he will also work to turn your fishing trip into a lasting memory. You will decide how you want to spend the day on the water but the captain will help out with any questions about techniques and species available.

You will be fishing from a 28’ Cape Horn center console powered by twin 300 HP Yamaha engines. She features navigational electronics and has room for up to six anglers. The boat features a live bait well, has a large ice box, carries Penn gear, as well as one electric reel for the elderly or anglers with disabilities when requested.

Fishing trips with Capt. Tyler will see you fishing inshore and offshore. You can choose to explore inshore fisheries or head into the gulf slow trolling for Mackerel, or bottom fishing for Snapper and Grouper.

You can purchase live bait on board. Catch cleaning may be available, but you best talk to the captain about it. Trips normally leave out of Bayside Marina on Panama City Beach, but pickups at other areas may be arranged. The captain also runs specials throughout the year, so please check back.

REEL Viking Charters can accommodate anglers of any level of fishing experience. You can use all types of bait and fishing styles to get the best chance for the best catch. Capt. Tyler will work to make you happy and give you a trip of a lifetime. Hope you come back again to go after a bigger one! Fishing it's what we do.

Tyler Holman
Captain
Tyler Holman
11 years of experience
ID & credentials verified
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Trip date:
Group Size:
November 2026
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Group Size
2 adults • 0 children
Change
2hr Quick SHOT.
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
2 hour trip starts at 8:00 AM
Seasonal trip
Aug 1 - Nov 30
King Mackerel (Kingfish)
Shark (Porbeagle)
Redfish
Spanish Mackerel
+3
US $350
Entire boat: 2 people
3 Hour Trip - Shark Night
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
3 hour trip starts at 7:10 PM
Shark (Hammerhead)
Shark (Blacktip)
Shark (Tiger)
Shark (Bonnethead)
+1
US $495
Entire boat: up to 3 people
3 Hour Spring Break Special
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
3 hour trip multiple starting times (6:00 AM, 9:00 AM, 10:00 AM, 2:00 PM)
Seasonal trip
Aug 1 - Jun 1
King Mackerel (Kingfish)
Black Drum
Redfish
Ladyfish
+6
US $650
Entire boat: up to 6 people
4 Hour Trip
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
4 hour trip multiple starting times (6:00 AM, 1:00 PM)
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
King Mackerel (Kingfish)
Bluefish (Tailor)
Redfish
+3
US $725
Entire boat: up to 6 people
4 Hour Snapper Shot
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
4 hour trip multiple starting times (4:55 AM, 1:00 PM)
Seasonal trip
Jun 1 - Jul 31
Snapper (Red)
Snapper (Mangrove)
Snapper (Vermilion)
Scup (Porgy)
+3
US $899
Entire boat: up to 6 people
5hr fun run
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
5 hour trip starts at 6:00 AM
King Mackerel (Kingfish)
Snapper (Red)
Shark (Porbeagle)
Grouper (Gag)
+4
US $949
Entire boat: up to 6 people
5hr fun run (copy)
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
5 hour trip starts at 1:00 PM
King Mackerel (Kingfish)
Snapper (Red)
Shark (Porbeagle)
Grouper (Gag)
+4
US $949
Entire boat: up to 6 people
6 Hour Trip
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
6 hour trip multiple starting times (5:55 AM, 12:55 PM)
King Mackerel (Kingfish)
Snapper (Red)
Grouper (Gag)
Spanish Mackerel
+1
US $1,139
Entire boat: up to 6 people
8 Hour Trip
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
8 hour trip multiple starting times (4:55 AM, 1:00 PM)
King Mackerel (Kingfish)
Snapper (Red)
Snapper (Mangrove)
Jack (Almaco)
+6
US $1,479
Entire boat: up to 6 people
10 Hour – Full Fun Day
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
10 hour trip starts at 5:00 AM
Amberjack
King Mackerel (Kingfish)
Snapper (Red)
Shark (Porbeagle)
+7
US $1,749
Entire boat: up to 6 people
12 Hour Trip – All Day Affair
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
12 hour trip starts at 5:00 AM
Amberjack
King Mackerel (Kingfish)
Snapper (Red)
Shark (Porbeagle)
+5
US $1,899
Entire boat: up to 6 people

Customer reviews

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Rating

4.9
311 reviews
4.9
Boat & equipment
5.0
Captain & crew
4.9
Fishing Experience

Anglers' gallery (417)

What anglers say

98%
Great experience
98%
Family friendly
100%
Friendly captain
99%
Good boat
98%
Recommended
96%
Caught fish

Reviews (311)

  • Gerald Nickerson
    Gerald Nickerson
    Repeat angler
    us
    Texas, US
    Member since 2021
    2 trips
    5.0
    Verified
    New

    Best fishing trip ever!

    4 Hour Trip - 1:00 PM on October 27, 2026 • 4 adults

    I told Captain Tyler that I was looking for catching a lot of fish and then going after some big game he put me on exactly what I was looking for. We got to catch a lot of fish put them in the boat and then go after some big fish. We caught snapper we caught ladyfish we caught grouper. We caught tuna and even had a giant tuna stolen by a dolphin awesome experience. I would definitely recommend him and will be looking him up on my next trip to Florida. Thank you, Tyler.

  • Jichelle Oglesby
    Jichelle Oglesby
    us
    Georgia, US
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified

    Best trip EVER!!

    2hr Quick SHOT. on August 21, 2026 • 2 adults

    My wife and I recently went on a fishing trip in Panama City Beach with Tyler and Greg, and it was truly an amazing experience. From start to finish, they were incredibly friendly, professional, and patient because we are beginners at fishing. We learned so much from them throughout the time, and they really went above and beyond to make sure we had a great time. We enjoyed it so much that we’re already planning our next trip back! We can’t wait to bring the rest of our family along and book a longer excursion with them next time. If you’re looking for a top-notch fishing experience in PCB, I highly recommend booking with Tyler and Greg. You won't be disappointed!

  • Chloe Hubbard
    Chloe Hubbard
    us
    Arkansas, US
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified

    Best Captain Ever

    5hr fun run on June 30, 2026 • 5 adults

    With 5 of us all wanting to catch and see something different, he got to all of us with the time he had. Got to see a shark and have her on the line a couple times, caught some nice big fish, and enjoyed good company with good views. Captain John is super nice, knows his fish, and knows how to find them. Highly recommend going to see him with one goal in mind and a lot of time, he’ll definitely see to getting you to your goal. Have fun! And thank you Captain John!

  • Liz Breshears
    Liz Breshears
    us
    Oklahoma, US
    Member since 2017
    5.0
    Verified

    Favorite Night Of Vacation

    3 Hour Trip - Shark Night on August 19, 2026 • 2 adults

    This was so much fun. Captain Tyler jumped through hoops to make our shark fishing trip happen. An unexpected storm blew in and lingered longer than we had hoped. He pushed back the departure time untill the weather cleared and that allowed us to continue our trip. We caught several sharks. I believe it was six, along with a snapper and a catfish. I will definitely hit Captain Tyler up again for our next fishing adventure. Well worth it!

  • Aaron Shaver
    Aaron Shaver
    Repeat angler
    us
    Tennessee, US
    Member since 2022
    5 trips
    5.0
    Verified

    Best trip we've had!!

    5hr fun run on June 12, 2026 • 2 adults

    Best trip we've been on, ever!!! Ive spent plenty of time in the woods and on the water, so i realize that nothing is ever guaranteed. Captain Tyler did everything he could do the get us on fish , a slow start, but we ended up getting on them!!! Also did a great job helping my wife who had never caught a fish, think she ended up with 10 or 12, at one point she was reeling them in one after another. Great guy and Captain, would certainly recommend.!!

  • Michael Lane
    Michael Lane
    Repeat angler
    us
    Texas, US
    Member since 2026
    2 trips
    5.0
    Verified

    Family fishing expedition

    4 Hour Trip on September 19, 2026 • 5 adults • 1 child

    Captain Tyler and mate Greg were fantastic and wonderfully accommodating. We went with a large group including kids and these guys got us into a ton of fish. We caught several species including Bonita, mackerel, snapper, mahi and amberjack. All of our crew caught a ton of fish and had a great time. The crew was super friendly, knowledgeable and a blast to be with! Highly recommend!

  • William Cummings
    William Cummings
    us
    Kentucky, US
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified

    Incredible Shark Fishing Trip

    3 Hour Trip - Shark Night on September 30, 2026 • 6 adults • 3 children

    We had an amazing time shark fishing! The captain took us to our first spot, and we immediately started catching sharks. We ended up catching over 10 sharks at that first spot alone! The captain knew exactly where to take us and made the whole experience exciting and unforgettable. Highly recommend this trip for anyone looking for an awesome shark fishing adventure!

  • Heather Rauch
    Heather Rauch
    Repeat angler
    us
    Wisconsin, US
    Member since 2025
    2 trips
    5.0
    Verified

    Our second time!!

    5hr fun run on March 19, 2026 • 4 adults • 2 children

    This was our second time booking with REEL Viking Charter (first time with Captain John John and Tyler, second time with Captain Tyler and Captain Wade), and my kids and I had a blast! From the first line being dropped, my kids were reeling in fish. They were both so wonderful with my kiddos. We ended up with 22 fish, but we caught and released several more than that even. I highly recommend these guys and plan to book again for future visits to PCB!

  • Rob Mcgrath
    Rob Mcgrath
    us
    Illinois, US
    Member since 2025
    5.0
    Verified

    Great Trip !!!

    4 Hour Trip on November 28, 2025 • 6 adults • 2 children

    Was a chilly day to fish but that didnt stop our Captains from putting us on the fish !! My 12 year old son and my 10 year old nephew had an amazing time on the water. We caught plenty of fish the captains cleaned up our catch right on the dock. We traveled down from Illinois for Thanksgiving and next time we are back to PCB we will for sure be calling Reel Viking Charters for our next fishing trip ! They were an amazing crew ! I’m in

  • Kim Nevil
    Kim Nevil
    us
    Kansas, US
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified
    New

    Excellent trip! Tyler is an awesome caprain.

    2hr Quick SHOT. on October 19, 2026 • 3 adults • 1 child

    we caught fish trolling and pivoted to some sharks! what a great day fishing, i highly recommend! will def be back!

FAQs about REEL Viking Charters

REEL Viking Charters offers the following trips to customers:
  • US $350 per group, additional US $50 per person after 2 guests - 2hr Quick SHOT. (2 hours)
  • US $495 per group, additional US $50 per person after 3 guests - 3 Hour Trip - Shark Night (3 hours)
  • US $650 per group - 3 Hour Spring Break Special (3 hours)
  • US $650 per group - 3 Hour Spring Break Special - 10:00 AM (3 hours)
  • US $650 per group - 3 Hour Spring Break Special - 2:00 PM (3 hours)
  • US $650 per group - 3 Hour Spring Break Special - 9:00 AM (3 hours)
  • US $725 per group - 4 Hour Trip (4 hours)
  • US $725 per group - 4 Hour Trip - 1:00 PM (4 hours)
  • US $899 per group - 4 Hour Snapper Shot (4 hours)
  • US $899 per group - 4 Hour Snapper Shot - 1:00 PM (4 hours)
  • US $949 per group - 5hr fun run (5 hours)
  • US $949 per group - 5hr fun run (copy) (5 hours)
  • US $1,139 per group - 6 Hour Trip (6 hours)
  • US $1,139 per group - 6 Hour Trip - 12:55 PM (6 hours)
  • US $1,479 per group - 8 Hour Trip (8 hours)
  • US $1,479 per group - 8 Hour Trip - 1:00 PM (8 hours)
  • US $1,749 per group - 10 Hour – Full Fun Day (10 hours)
  • US $1,899 per group - 12 Hour Trip – All Day Affair (12 hours)
When you book a trip with REEL Viking Charters, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • GPS
  • Fishfinder
  • Live bait well live bait available for purchase from bait boat
  • Ice box a large ice-fish box
  • Radar
Trips booked with REEL Viking Charters include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle
  • Lures
  • First mate (on longer trips, if requested and available)
  • Fishing license (For up to 6 passengers)
REEL Viking Charters offers the following types of fishing:
  • Inshore fishing
  • Nearshore fishing
  • Offshore fishing (Trips offshore vary depending on trip lengths. But we always do our best for our customers.)
  • Reef fishing
  • Wreck fishing
REEL Viking Charters offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Light tackle
  • Heavy tackle
  • Bottom fishing
  • Trolling
  • Spinning
  • Jigging
  • Drift fishing
  • Deep sea fishing
Top targeted fish species with REEL Viking Charters include:
  • Amberjack
  • Grouper (Gag)
  • Jack (Almaco)
  • King Mackerel (Kingfish)
  • Shark (Porbeagle)
  • Snapper (Red)
  • Snapper (Vermilion)
  • Spanish Mackerel
  • Triggerfish (Gray)

Your captain

Tyler Holman
Tyler Holman
Panama City Beach, Florida, United States
23 Fishing Reports
ID & license verified
311 Customer reviews
Typical response within an hour
Member since January 2018
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.
I was born in Fl. I've lived in this area for over 40 years . Grow up in Panama City fla. I love to fish. I've been deep sea fishing all my life. And love to take people fishing. I've fished all types of waters.
Tyler Holman
Tyler Holman
Fully verified
Angler's Choice
23
reports
311
reviews
2018
member since
~1h
response
I was born in Fl. I've lived in this area for over 40 years . Grow up in Panama City fla. I love to fish. I've been deep sea fishing all my life. And love to take people fishing. I've fished all types of waters.

The fish you can target

Amberjack
Amberjack
Gag Grouper
Gag Grouper
Almaco Jack
Almaco Jack
King Mackerel (Kingfish)
King Mackerel (Kingfish)
Porbeagle Shark
Porbeagle Shark
Red Snapper
Red Snapper
Vermilion Snapper
Vermilion Snapper
Spanish Mackerel
Spanish Mackerel
Gray Triggerfish
Gray Triggerfish
Amberjack
Amberjack
Gag Grouper
Gag Grouper
Almaco Jack
Almaco Jack
King Mackerel (Kingfish)
King Mackerel (Kingfish)
Porbeagle Shark
Porbeagle Shark

Real catches by this captain

  • Angler holding a large red snapper aboard a center-console fishing boat offshore, with another crew member partially visible.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    +2
    Red Snapper
    Gerald N.
    Gerald N.
    I told Captain Tyler that I was looking for catching a lot of fish and then going after some big game he put me on exactly what I was looking for. We got to catch a lot of fish put them in the boat and then go after some big fish. We caught snapper we caught ladyfish we caught grouper. We caught tuna and even had a giant tuna stolen by a dolphin awesome experience. I would definitely recommend him and will be looking him up on my next trip to Florida. Thank you, Tyler.
  • Adult and young angler proudly display two large fish on a marina dock, with boats and sailboats in the background.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    Atlantic Sharpnose Shark
    Kim N.
    Kim N.
    we caught fish trolling and pivoted to some sharks! what a great day fishing, i highly recommend! will def be back!
  • Two adult anglers pose behind a dock display of multiple red snapper and larger pelagic fish from a coastal fishing trip.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    +1
    Red Snapper
    Greg A.
    Greg A.
    What a great experience, we will use Captain Tyler on our next fishing adventure.
  • Adult angler holding a small shark aboard a fishing boat in calm coastal waters.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    +1
    Atlantic Sharpnose Shark
    Verdis C.
    Verdis C.
    The hurricane left the water murky but our captain kept trying things until we all caught fish. We had a nice day on the water.
  • Angler holding a small shark or skate aboard a fishing boat, with another crew member nearby and the onboard measuring board visible.
    Fish 1
    Bonnethead Shark
    Scott M.
    Scott M.
  • Two anglers proudly displaying their catch of several Bluefin Tuna on the dock after a successful fishing trip.
    Fish 1
    Little Tunny (False Albacore)
    Randall F.
    Randall F.
    My son and I enjoyed our time fishing with Captain Tyler. It was a pleasure to be out on the sea catching fish!
  • A large catch of tuna and mackerel-style fish arranged along a marina parking curb after a fishing trip.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    Little Tunny (False Albacore)
    Mandy H.
    Mandy H.
    The captain was nice & gave us an extra hour but we didn't catch any fish.
  • A young angler proudly displaying a shark while fishing at night, surrounded by fellow anglers on a boat.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    +2
    Nurse Shark
    William C.
    William C.
    We had an amazing time shark fishing! The captain took us to our first spot, and we immediately started catching sharks. We ended up catching over 10 sharks at that first spot alone! The captain knew exactly where to take us and made the whole experience exciting and unforgettable. Highly recommend this trip for anyone looking for an awesome shark fishing adventure!
  • Group of adult anglers posing behind a large mixed fish catch neatly arranged on a waterfront dock.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    +1
    Red Snapper
    Michael S.
    Michael S.
    Good time out with the guys! I would highly recommend this captain to anyone!
  • Family group, including several children, poses behind an assorted reef-fish catch arranged on a dock, with numerous red snapper and other coastal fish visible.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    +2
    Red Snapper
    Jeremiah S.
    Jeremiah S.
    You wont be disappointed. They put us on some great fish and everyone had a great time. They even took the time to give some great pointers to the kids and we had a blast.

What is the boat like?

Boat image
Boat category
Center console boats
Capacity
6 persons
Boat length
28 ft
Year built
1994
Restored in
2020
Boat manufacturer
Cape Horn
Boat type
Center console
Engine model
Yamaha
Powered by
2 x 300HP
Max cruising speed
55 knots

What kind of fishing will you do?

Inshore Fishing
Nearshore Fishing
Offshore Fishing
Reef Fishing
Wreck Fishing

Which fishing techniques you can try

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

Which amenities are available onboard

GPS
Fishfinder
Live bait well
live bait available for purchase from bait boat
Ice box
a large ice-fish box
Radar
What's included in the trip price
Rods, reels & tackle
Lures
First mate
on longer trips, if requested and available
Fishing license
For up to 6 passengers

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
When accompanied by an adult
You keep catch
Catch and release allowed

How you can pay

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
 PayPal
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
Grouper (Gag)Grouper (Gag)
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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