REEL Viking Charters 

4.9/5 (260 reviews)
 
State licensed
 Big Daddy Drive 6325, Panama City Beach, FL 32407, United States

REEL Viking Charters 

 
State licensed
4.9/5 (260)
 Angler's Choice
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Big Daddy Drive 6325
Panama City Beach, FL, United States
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REEL Viking Charters takes you fishing out of Panama City, FL. Captain John 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 John has been fishing for 25 years and 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 John'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. John 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. John 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 John 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 John has been fishing for 25 years and 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 John'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. John 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. John 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.

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Rating

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

Anglers' gallery (336)

What anglers say

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

All reviews (260)

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Lori Breen
Lori Breen
us
Michigan, US
Member since 2026
1
5.0
Verified
Fishing with john
3 Hour Spring Break Special - 10:00 AM on April 1, 20262 adults1 child
This trip was a lot of fun, we caught some fish. Captain Tyler made sure we all caught fish and were all invovled, I booked this trip for the kids but he made sure I joined in on the fun. Captain Wade was just as helpful and made this trip fun too. Captain Tyler took the time to teach my son a little more about fishing and made this experience great for him! He is already asking to go back and fish again with him! We even got to see dolphins and learn a little bit about them as well. Overall these two guys were a blast and very knowledgeable! Thank you to you both, we appreciate your time and knowledge! We will be back for that Shark trip!
Reported catch:
Spanish Mackerel
Response from Captain
April 3, 2026
Thank you for the great review. We love to keep this generation and generations before and after us involved in this wonderful family friendly sport. We cant wait to see all again soon.
Heather Rauch
Heather Rauch
Repeat angler
us
Wisconsin, US
Member since 2025
2 trips
0
5.0
Verified
Our second time!!
5hr fun run on March 19, 20262 adults2 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!
Reported catch:
Red Snapper
Vermilion Snapper
Gray Triggerfish
Response from Captain
March 22, 2026
Thank you for the positive review. We really appreciate you booking with us again. It was a great day for fishing thats for sure. We hope to see you all again.
Naji Jbeily
Naji Jbeily
us
Texas, US
Member since 2025
0
5.0
Verified
Headache free
5hr fun run on August 24, 20254 adults
John John and John are a wonderful pair to be around. We loved our charter. Captain put us on the fish right away, within seconds of our first drop we got our first fish. We caught probably over 100 fish that day and came back with around 50 keepers. If you want to catch fish, book with VIKING. John John knows what he’s doing, and also knows the waters like the back of his hand. He grew up and is local to the area. Can’t say enough great things about them. By the end of the trip they felt like family. They really want you have a good time regardless of what ends up in the boat.
Response from Captain
August 25, 2025
Thank you so much for fishing with us. Cant wait to do it again.
Mike Hoswell
Mike Hoswell
Repeat angler
us
Colorado, US
Member since 2023
2 trips
2
5.0
Verified
Great day
4 Hour Trip – Summer on July 10, 20254 adults
Captain John John and son Tyler were an absolute pleasure to go fishing with. 76 years experience on the water certainly allowed us to take several fish on a short 4 hour ride. That was certainly appreciated. What made the trip amazing was how they worked with us starting the night before. Captain John John planned a trip appropriate for the weather and composition of people joining him on the boat. Both he and Tyler coached us through every strike. Conversation was great throughout the day - I know that each of us left wishing it was a longer trip and wanting to come back another day. Thank you.
Reported catch:
King Mackerel (Kingfish)
Spanish Mackerel
Response from Captain
July 10, 2025
Thank youll very much for fishing with us. Cant wait for youll to come back.
Tim Petrie
Tim Petrie
us
Ohio, US
Member since 2025
0
5.0
Verified
Perfect Fishing Outing !
4 Hour Trip – Summer on July 9, 20255 adults
Beautiful sunrise and perfect weather . Captain John and his 1st mate Tyler were great , they both worked hard to get us into the fish . They were both very helpful and informative, and they made it easy to see that they wanted us to have a successful trip and a good time . We boarded as a family of 3 with 3 of our good friends and unboarded as a family of 3 and 5 good friends . Captain John and Tyler were great , they were a joy to talk to . They are the 2 guys you need to hook up with if you’re planning a charter trip around Panama City Beach area . Next time we’re down we’ll be booking with them again ! Thanks again Captain John and Tyler !
Response from Captain
July 10, 2025
Thank youll very much for fishing with us

Trip availability and prices

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2hr Quick SHOT.
2 hour trip starts at 8:00 AM
Seasonal trip
Aug 1 - Nov 30
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US $350
Entire boat: 2 people
3 Hour Trip - Shark Night
3 hour trip starts at 7:10 PM
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US $495
Entire boat: up to 3 people
3 Hour Spring Break Special
3 hour trip multiple starting times (6:00 AM, 9:00 AM, 10:00 AM, 2:00 PM)
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Aug 1 - Jun 1
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US $650
Entire boat: up to 6 people
4 Hour Trip
4 hour trip multiple starting times (6:00 AM, 1:00 PM)
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Aug 1 - May 30
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US $725
Entire boat: up to 6 people
4 Hour Trip – Summer
4 hour trip multiple starting times (6:00 AM, 1:00 PM)
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Jun 1 - Jul 31
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US $840
Entire boat: up to 6 people
4 Hour Snapper Shot
4 hour trip multiple starting times (4:55 AM, 1:00 PM)
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Jun 1 - Jul 31
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US $899
Entire boat: up to 6 people
5hr fun run
5 hour trip starts at 6:00 AM
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Aug 1 - May 31
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US $910
Entire boat: up to 6 people
5hr fun run summer
5 hour trip starts at 6:00 AM
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Jun 1 - Jul 31
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US $999
Entire boat: up to 6 people
5hr fun run (copy)
5 hour trip starts at 1:00 PM
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US $999
Entire boat: up to 6 people
6 Hour Trip
6 hour trip multiple starting times (6:00 AM, 12:55 PM)
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Aug 1 - Jun 1
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US $1,150
Entire boat: up to 6 people
6 Hour Trip – Summer
6 hour trip multiple starting times (5:55 AM, 12:55 PM)
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Jun 1 - Jul 31
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US $1,179
Entire boat: up to 6 people
8 Hour Trip
8 hour trip multiple starting times (6:00 AM, 1:00 PM)
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Aug 1 - Jun 1
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US $1,449
Entire boat: up to 6 people
8 Hour Trip – Summer
8 hour trip multiple starting times (4:55 AM, 1:00 PM)
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Jun 1 - Jul 31
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US $1,499
Entire boat: up to 6 people
10 Hour Trip – Full Fun Day
10 hour trip starts at 5:00 AM
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Aug 1 - Jun 1
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US $1,699
Entire boat: up to 6 people
10 Hour – Full Fun Summer Day
10 hour trip starts at 5:00 AM
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Jun 1 - Jul 31
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US $1,749
Entire boat: up to 6 people
12 Hour Trip – All Day Affair
12 hour trip starts at 5:00 AM
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Aug 1 - Jun 1
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US $1,899
Entire boat: up to 6 people
12 Hour – All Day Summer Affair
12 hour trip starts at 5:00 AM
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Jun 1 - Jul 31
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US $1,949
Entire boat: up to 6 people
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Rating

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

Anglers' gallery (336)

What anglers say

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

All reviews (260)

Filter
Showing 15 of 260 reviews
Lori Breen
Lori Breen
us
Michigan, US
Member since 2026
1
5.0
Verified
Fishing with john
3 Hour Spring Break Special - 10:00 AM on April 1, 20262 adults1 child
This trip was a lot of fun, we caught some fish. Captain Tyler made sure we all caught fish and were all invovled, I booked this trip for the kids but he made sure I joined in on the fun. Captain Wade was just as helpful and made this trip fun too. Captain Tyler took the time to teach my son a little more about fishing and made this experience great for him! He is already asking to go back and fish again with him! We even got to see dolphins and learn a little bit about them as well. Overall these two guys were a blast and very knowledgeable! Thank you to you both, we appreciate your time and knowledge! We will be back for that Shark trip!
Reported catch:
Spanish Mackerel
Response from Captain
April 3, 2026
Thank you for the great review. We love to keep this generation and generations before and after us involved in this wonderful family friendly sport. We cant wait to see all again soon.
Heather Rauch
Heather Rauch
Repeat angler
us
Wisconsin, US
Member since 2025
2 trips
0
5.0
Verified
Our second time!!
5hr fun run on March 19, 20262 adults2 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!
Reported catch:
Red Snapper
Vermilion Snapper
Gray Triggerfish
Response from Captain
March 22, 2026
Thank you for the positive review. We really appreciate you booking with us again. It was a great day for fishing thats for sure. We hope to see you all again.
Naji Jbeily
Naji Jbeily
us
Texas, US
Member since 2025
0
5.0
Verified
Headache free
5hr fun run on August 24, 20254 adults
John John and John are a wonderful pair to be around. We loved our charter. Captain put us on the fish right away, within seconds of our first drop we got our first fish. We caught probably over 100 fish that day and came back with around 50 keepers. If you want to catch fish, book with VIKING. John John knows what he’s doing, and also knows the waters like the back of his hand. He grew up and is local to the area. Can’t say enough great things about them. By the end of the trip they felt like family. They really want you have a good time regardless of what ends up in the boat.
Response from Captain
August 25, 2025
Thank you so much for fishing with us. Cant wait to do it again.
Mike Hoswell
Mike Hoswell
Repeat angler
us
Colorado, US
Member since 2023
2 trips
2
5.0
Verified
Great day
4 Hour Trip – Summer on July 10, 20254 adults
Captain John John and son Tyler were an absolute pleasure to go fishing with. 76 years experience on the water certainly allowed us to take several fish on a short 4 hour ride. That was certainly appreciated. What made the trip amazing was how they worked with us starting the night before. Captain John John planned a trip appropriate for the weather and composition of people joining him on the boat. Both he and Tyler coached us through every strike. Conversation was great throughout the day - I know that each of us left wishing it was a longer trip and wanting to come back another day. Thank you.
Reported catch:
King Mackerel (Kingfish)
Spanish Mackerel
Response from Captain
July 10, 2025
Thank youll very much for fishing with us. Cant wait for youll to come back.
Tim Petrie
Tim Petrie
us
Ohio, US
Member since 2025
0
5.0
Verified
Perfect Fishing Outing !
4 Hour Trip – Summer on July 9, 20255 adults
Beautiful sunrise and perfect weather . Captain John and his 1st mate Tyler were great , they both worked hard to get us into the fish . They were both very helpful and informative, and they made it easy to see that they wanted us to have a successful trip and a good time . We boarded as a family of 3 with 3 of our good friends and unboarded as a family of 3 and 5 good friends . Captain John and Tyler were great , they were a joy to talk to . They are the 2 guys you need to hook up with if you’re planning a charter trip around Panama City Beach area . Next time we’re down we’ll be booking with them again ! Thanks again Captain John and Tyler !
Response from Captain
July 10, 2025
Thank youll very much for fishing with us

FAQs about REEL Viking Charters

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What is the boat like?

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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
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