We had an amazing time deep sea fishing with Chances R Charters! Our group of 10 had such a fun and memorable experience. The crew was incredibly friendly, helpful, and professional from start to finish. They went above and beyond to make sure everyone was having a great time, whether it was helping with fishing, answering questions, or making the trip enjoyable for everyone.

You can tell they genuinely care about their guests and

want everyone to have a successful and fun day on the water. We couldn’t have asked for a better experience and would absolutely book with them again. Highly recommend Chances R Charters to anyone looking for an unforgettable fishing trip!

What an incredible fishing trip! We had a group of 12 people and had an absolute blast from start to finish. The captain knew exactly where to take us, and the fishing was outstanding. We caught 42 fish total, including red snapper, grouper, and b-liners!
A special shoutout to Christian, the deckhand, who was absolutely amazing. He worked nonstop helping our large group, baiting hooks, untangling lines, preparing fish, and making sure everyone had a great experience. We kept him busy all day, and he never missed a beat. His hard work and positive attitude made the trip even more enjoyable.
The boat was excellent—clean, comfortable, and well-equipped with an air-conditioned cabin, bathroom, and bunks, which made the day even more enjoyable.
Everything about this charter exceeded our expectations. We made great memories, caught a ton of fish, and had an amazing time. We highly recommend this charter to anyone looking for a fun and successful fishing trip. We will definitely be back next year!

I’m solely writing this because fishing booker keeps asking me to.

It was a very rough day at sea so we had to stay in the bay—we did try and go out but we turned around promptly with the 8 foot swells at the end of the bay. This was totally understandable but it felt a bit like it was all an exercise to check a box, say we gave it a go and suddenly our 6 hour deep sea charter became a 6 hour bay trip at top dollar. We didn’t think we’d catch any fish but eventually we did!! We caught around 10 fish. Mainly ladyfish and hardtails, a keeper bluefish and a keeper Spanish mackerel—which was awesome. We were so stoked the bluefish and mackerel as our biggest objective was to catch fish for dinner. We did have 6 hungry guys so it obviously was shy of how much we’d need, but hey, such is fishing.

I think next time it would be fun to try and switch tactics to try and get into the hunt with some awesome charter guys who’ve spent countless hours on those waters but I don’t think they had the authority to. It was super cool to step into their world as-is but never really felt like we got to experience them doing what they loved.

We did talk about trying to catch a shark (surely that would give us enough table fair for dinner) but it never materialized.

Aside from the fishing, we had a great time overall and I would recommend Knot Right. On a better weather day, I think we’d probably have a great day fishing, too.

The thing I’d recommend most to people booking a boat is to cover yourselves by knowing the cancellation policy. Tropical storm Arthur threw everything around and we should’ve trusted our guts and preemptively canceled. Maybe the boat should’ve let us know our trip wouldn’t be the same as we’d hoped in the days prior, that no other bots were heading out and that there was a high likelihood we’d immediately turn around. Or maybe at least discussed with us beforehand so we could decide whether we wanted to fish in the bay instead. Just my thinking. 10/10 recommend Knot Right!

Capt put us on the fish, multiple times. Sharks got us here and there, but thats fishing. Christian is a top notch deck hand. He is very personable and makes the trip enjoyable. I highly recommend this boat. I had a group of 13 and he kept it rolling smooth. If there was a negative it was the fish cleaning. Not the boat’s fault at all. We waited 2 hours for our fish after the trip. There is an additional fee for fish cleaning at the market. $1 per pound. Cheap, but be prepared.

If you’re looking for an unforgettable deep‑sea fishing experience in Panama City Beach, Chances R Charters is the crew you want. Captain Brookins and First Mate Christian delivered a trip that went far beyond a standard charter, they created a memory my family will be talking about for years.

Despite the waters being a bit rocky, Christian never missed a beat. He kept the atmosphere upbeat, checked on everyone constantly, and made sure my dad’s early birthday trip felt special from the moment we stepped on board. His mix of professionalism, patience, and genuine enthusiasm made the entire experience feel personal and effortless.

Captain Brookins ran the boat with total confidence. You can tell immediately that he knows these waters inside and out. He put us right on the fish, adjusted quickly to the conditions, and made safety feel natural rather than restrictive. His calm leadership set the tone for the whole trip.

What stood out most was how team‑oriented the two of them were. They worked seamlessly together, joking with us, teaching us, celebrating every catch, and it created an energy that made even the rougher moments fun. It never felt like we were just customers; it felt like we were part of the crew.

If you want a charter that’s equal parts adventure, expertise, and genuine hospitality, Chances R Charters is the one. We’ll absolutely be booking again. See you May 2027!