Panama City Beach Fishing Charters

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Frequently Asked Questions about Fishing Charters in Panama City Beach

According to customer reviews, some of the most popular fishing charters in Panama City Beach, Florida are: Full list of top fishing charters in Panama City Beach

The average price for a private 4 hour Panama City Beach fishing trip is US $730, while an 8 hour private trip will cost you US $1,705 based on prices on FishingBooker.com.

Fishing charters in Panama City Beach that received great reviews from families are:

The top 3 fish species targeted on guided fishing trips in Panama City Beach are:

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Many fishing charters in Panama City Beach provide rods, reels and tackle. Some of the top rated are:

According to customer reviews on FishingBooker.com, some of the best rated charter captains in Panama City Beach are:

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Some of the fishing trips offered by fishing charters in Panama City Beach are:
  • 3-hour fishing trips โ€“ US $569
  • 4-hour fishing trips โ€“ US $736
  • 5-hour fishing trips โ€“ US $890
  • 6-hour fishing trips โ€“ US $1,070
  • 8-hour fishing trips โ€“ US $1,444
  • 10-hour fishing trips โ€“ US $2,088

Fishing in Panama City Beach

There are plenty of reasons why thousands of tourists return to PCB every year, and angling is one of the biggest. The sandy beaches may set this town apart from its larger neighbor across the bay, but Panama City Beach fishing charters are sure to blow you away, too. From the shallow bays to the deep water offshore, there’s something for everyone here. 
 
The St. Andrews Bay system offers up the largest seagrass bed in the Florida Panhandle, meaning there’s plenty for some hungry fish to feast on. Get ready to come into contact with Redfish, Spotted Seatrout, Flounder, and Sheepshead, along with Pompano, Mackerel, and even Tarpon depending on the time of year. 
 
Head out beyond the bays and the Gulf of Mexico offers up endless rewards. The nearshore reefs are overflowing with delicious Snappers, Groupers, Cobia, and Amberjack, while Mackerel can be found in the open waters. Head out to the deep and you could be trolling for big game creatures such as Mahi Mahi, Wahoo, Tuna, and Billfish, on what promises to be a trip to remember.
 
If you’ve just got a couple of hours to spare, you can hit the inshore waters for as little or as long as you want. Nearshore adventures will usually last around the 6-hour mark, while you’ll need 10 hours to make the most of the waters offshore. You’ll even find charters taking you out for a couple of days at a time, so come along and realize your fishing fantasies!
 

Rules & Regulations

Panama City Beach fishing charters come with licenses included for everyone on board, so that’s one less thing to worry about. Your professional guide will also be up-to-date with all the latest seasons and bag and size limits, so you can sit back and enjoy the fishing. 
Panama City Beach
Excellent
4.8 / 5
Based on 28386 reviews by FishingBooker anglers

Panama City Beach Fishing Seasons

January

Even though it’s winter, there are plenty of productive fishing spots to be found. Target Vermilion Snapper and White Snapper on the reefs and get your dinner for the week sorted out.

February

February is the coldest month of the year, but fishing in Panama City Beach can be really hot. Hit the bay for Speckled Trout and Redfish, or go a bit further out for winter Bonito.

March

Spring has finally sprung and it’s time for some Spanish Mackerel and Vermillion Snapper action near the inlet. Bonito can also be found, while the first Cobia of the year are also making their way past.

April

With bait fish moving onto the beaches and into the bays, things are coming together nicely. Amberjacks join Snappers and Cobia nearshore, with Spanish Mackerel adding to the bay action.

May

The State Water Red Snapper season is open on the weekends, so book early to get out on the water. During the week, there's plenty of Vermilion and White Snapper, Triggerfish, Kingfish, and Mahi-Mahi.

June

The King Mackerel bite is hot and strong in Panama City Beach, so you're in for a treat. Don't miss out on the Red Snapper bite, as the season comes alive in style to fulfill your fishing dreams.

July

High season is here and everything is biting. Whatever you want, you've got it, with some monster inshore creatures making their way to the bay, plenty of delicious creatures on the reefs, and big game beasts offshore.

August

School's out and there's no better place to come. Offshore fishing entices pros, while reef fishing will also yield great rewards. If you're looking to entertain the little ones, then the calm inshore waters also offer up plenty! 

September

There's no end in sight to the fishing season, as the warm weather and range of fish entices anglers of all sorts to PCB. Red Snapper can be caught on weekends, so don’t miss your final chance to get a few for the grill. 

October

It’s hard to resist the last bite of Red Snapper on weekends, but there's much more to fishing. Make the most of the last of the offshore season to land Mahi and Grouper, while Flounder is the flavor of the month inshore.  

November

Attention shifts inshore come November, but that doesn't mean there's a shortage of action. Look for Redfish on a late fall day, but don’t forget about Sheepshead, Flounder, and Pompano that are calling your name.

December

Who needs turkey when you can have fresh grilled fish for Christmas dinner? This time of year is great to take your kids out on the water, as you fish the bay, go bottom fishing for Grouper, or catch Redfish around the jetties.

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What anglers said about fishing in Panama City Beach

March was a comfortable time to go fishing, but you can't keep the red snapper or grouper until summer. We had to throw back at least a dozen or more red snapper. If you catch your limit of vermillion snapper within 4 hours, spend the last hour or two going after amberjack and grouper. These big fish are a fun fight.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
March was a comfortable time to go fishing, but you can't keep the red snapper or grouper until summer. We had to throw back at least a dozen or more red snapper. If you catch your limit of vermillion snapper within 4 hours, spend the last hour or two going after amberjack and grouper. These big fish are a fun fight.
Blue Water Connection โ€“ Realistic
Blue Water Connection โ€“ Realistic
Keep your expectations real. Make it as much about the overall experience as much as the expectations of fish.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Keep your expectations real. Make it as much about the overall experience as much as the expectations of fish.
Double C Charters
Double C Charters
Understand that depending on the size of the boat and what is in season, you might need to adjust your expectations but you'll have a good time regardless.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Understand that depending on the size of the boat and what is in season, you might need to adjust your expectations but you'll have a good time regardless.
Salty Cโ€™s Charters
Salty Cโ€™s Charters Panama City, Florida
Reach out to Captain James before booking and he will give you some good advice about best time to go , and what to expect
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Reach out to Captain James before booking and he will give you some good advice about best time to go , and what to expect
Reel Addiction 2 Charters
Reel Addiction 2 Charters
Best charter hands down! Captain and first mate made the trip experience amazing.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Best charter hands down! Captain and first mate made the trip experience amazing.
Knot Right
Knot Right
Just go to catch fish. Don't worry about " the big ones" Just catch fish and enjoy the experience!
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Just go to catch fish. Don't worry about " the big ones" Just catch fish and enjoy the experience!
Florida Panhandle Charters
Florida Panhandle Charters
Make sure you book for the weekend. We would have had more fish, due to red snapper being limited to weekend restrictions, this time of year.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Make sure you book for the weekend. We would have had more fish, due to red snapper being limited to weekend restrictions, this time of year.
Double W Charters
Double W Charters
Bring sun screen; sun gloves; hat; sunglasses; long pants and long sleeve shirt; gator for the neck--otherwords, have a great time but don't get sun burned! Remember water reflection as significant as the overhead sun. Water is excellent and variety is great! Get a guide...they know where the big ones are.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Bring sun screen; sun gloves; hat; sunglasses; long pants and long sleeve shirt; gator for the neck--otherwords, have a great time but don't get sun burned! Remember water reflection as significant as the overhead sun. Water is excellent and variety is great! Get a guide...they know where the big ones are.
Let's Go Fishing โ€“ PCB
Let's Go Fishing โ€“ PCB Houston, Texas
8hr is a long trip but the way to go! You get to fish spots that arenโ€™t over fished like the shorter trips that are at a disadvantage because of time.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
8hr is a long trip but the way to go! You get to fish spots that arenโ€™t over fished like the shorter trips that are at a disadvantage because of time.
Sheila Marie Charters
Sheila Marie Charters
Very nice trip. We caught two blacktip sharks, one towards the beginning and one closer to the end of the trip. The wait was relatively long but it was well worth it. Captain was very professional with equipment cleaned and ready to go. Boat was clean as well.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Very nice trip. We caught two blacktip sharks, one towards the beginning and one closer to the end of the trip. The wait was relatively long but it was well worth it. Captain was very professional with equipment cleaned and ready to go. Boat was clean as well.
B&B Charters - Panama City Beach
B&B Charters - Panama City Beach
Make sure you know the dates you can keep red snapper if they are the fish you intend to target
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Make sure you know the dates you can keep red snapper if they are the fish you intend to target
Let's Go Fishing โ€“ PCB
Let's Go Fishing โ€“ PCB Peculiar, MO
I would recommend they contact Captain Jeremy Vanderveen of Got 'Em Charters.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
I would recommend they contact Captain Jeremy Vanderveen of Got 'Em Charters.
Got'em Fishing Charters
Got'em Fishing Charters
Knot Right was the first charter I have ever been on. If I do another I will book the same boat and captain.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Knot Right was the first charter I have ever been on. If I do another I will book the same boat and captain.
Knot Right
Knot Right
Make sure you understand that you may not catch anything. Fish are finicky, they don't always bite
Excellent
4.3 / 5
Make sure you understand that you may not catch anything. Fish are finicky, they don't always bite
Captain Kota's Aquatic Excurcursion
Captain Kota's Aquatic Excurcursion
This was my first time and it was awesome. Just remember the sunscreen and have fun!
Excellent
5.0 / 5
This was my first time and it was awesome. Just remember the sunscreen and have fun!
Florida Panhandle Charters
Florida Panhandle Charters White Sulphur Springs, MT
Check the season dates for intended fish. Hydrate the night before. Pack a sack. Wear appropriate clothes for the sun and heat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Check the season dates for intended fish. Hydrate the night before. Pack a sack. Wear appropriate clothes for the sun and heat
Blue Water Connection โ€“ Realistic
Blue Water Connection โ€“ Realistic Tuscaloosa, AL
The 6 hr am trip worked really well for us. The boat had a bathroom and AC in the cabin. Ask questions ahead of time so your expectations can become reality.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
The 6 hr am trip worked really well for us. The boat had a bathroom and AC in the cabin. Ask questions ahead of time so your expectations can become reality.
Captain Hank's Charters
Captain Hank's Charters Santa Rosa Beach, FL
Definitely talk to someone that is familiar with the area and get tips about what you want to catch regardless of how much experience you have elsewhere.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Definitely talk to someone that is familiar with the area and get tips about what you want to catch regardless of how much experience you have elsewhere.
Fish Now PCB
Fish Now PCB Wheeling, West Virginia
Bay fishing is great for first timers. Wonโ€™t be sea sick like you can get in the deep water
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Bay fishing is great for first timers. Wonโ€™t be sea sick like you can get in the deep water
Shallowtails Adventures
Shallowtails Adventures Jonesboro, AR
Find a charter and do research. The pier is a good and. Cheap way to start out
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Find a charter and do research. The pier is a good and. Cheap way to start out
Old Town Charters    Veteran Owned
Old Town Charters Veteran Owned Cedartown, GA

How did anglers rate fishing charters in Panama City Beach?

Weโ€™re on Charters
Weโ€™re on Charters
Fishing charter in Panama City Beach
Excellent
5.0 / 5
(294 reviews)
Captain Fred was great. We had a fantastic time with good success on the water :)
JULIA  S.
JULIA S.
Panama Adventures
Panama Adventures
Fishing charter in Panama City Beach
Excellent
5.0 / 5
(7 reviews)
My family and I had a great time today on our morning fishing trip. Captain Clay and Solomon put us on some Spanish Mackerel. I would highly recommend their charter to others.
April  B.
April B.
Let's Go Fishing โ€“ PCB
Let's Go Fishing โ€“ PCB
Fishing charter in Panama City Beach
Excellent
5.0 / 5
(57 reviews)
Captain Will was great. He put us on some fish. We hit our limit on beeliners. Caught a couple triggerfish but they were to small. Overall a great experience. Great captain
Elijah  G.
Elijah G.
Fish Now PCB
Fish Now PCB
Fishing charter in Panama City Beach
Excellent
5.0 / 5
(159 reviews)
Allen aka Bobby was extremely knowledgeable about all of the Local places to catch fish. We caught at least 6 to 8 big fish and had a great time. We have already booked another trip with Allen.
Michael  M.
Michael M.
Knot Right
Knot Right
Fishing charter in Panama City Beach
Excellent
5.0 / 5
(12 reviews)
Best Captain and crew we have ever had. They went above and beyond to make our fishing trip the best possible experience. We highly recommend chartering a fishing trip with them.
James  J.
James J.
Too Hot 2 Handle Charters
Too Hot 2 Handle Charters
Fishing charter in Panama City Beach
Excellent
4.7 / 5
(189 reviews)
Limited out on vermillion snapper and also caught 5 mackerel. The crew was great. They kept us baited up which was a chore with the bite was so fast. Pre trip communication was great also. Two thumbs up to this charter crew. Will fish with them again.
Curtis  M.
Curtis M.
Florida Panhandle Charters
Florida Panhandle Charters
Fishing charter in Panama City Beach
Excellent
5.0 / 5
(450 reviews)
Very knowledgeable and hardworking captain and crew! Put us on lots of fish!
Richie  B.
Richie B.
Fish Now PCB
Fish Now PCB
Fishing charter in Panama City Beach
Excellent
5.0 / 5
(159 reviews)
We had a great time. We had our entire family including our small kids. We all caught fish, we saw a sea turtle and a ton of Dolphins. Alan was great and we will be back.
Ron  C.
Ron C.
Long Shot Charters โ€“ F/V Long Shot
Long Shot Charters โ€“ F/V Long Shot
Fishing charter in Panama City Beach
Excellent
5.0 / 5
(77 reviews)
Had an awesome day catching Spanish mackerel. Crew and boat were great. Had a terrific trip. Highly recommend!
Philip  B.
Philip B.
Laid Back Fishing Charters
Laid Back Fishing Charters
Fishing charter in Panama City Beach
Excellent
5.0 / 5
(11 reviews)
Captain was super knowledgeable and communicated thoughout the entire process. Made sure we found fish and all 4 of us caught our limit. Would definitely recommend to anyone looking for the best!
Michael  H.
Michael H.
Reel Addiction 2 Charters
Reel Addiction 2 Charters
Fishing charter in Panama City Beach
Excellent
5.0 / 5
(108 reviews)
Captain Jim and First Mate Bill got us on big fish today including snappers groupers abd Trigger fish Great trip
Darrell  R.
Darrell R.
Pcb Water Adventures
Pcb Water Adventures
Fishing charter in Panama City Beach
Excellent
5.0 / 5
(397 reviews)
Jim and Darius were great. My two young sons, 10&13 had a lot of fun. Thanks!
Michael  W.
Michael W.
Got'em Fishing Charters
Got'em Fishing Charters
Fishing charter in Panama City Beach
Excellent
5.0 / 5
(116 reviews)
Jeremy will put you on fish and a wide variety. We caught red snapper, trigger fish and Spanish mackerel. Three spots and three different fishing techniques. Great captain and boat for a small group.
Chris  T.
Chris T.
Let's Go Fishing โ€“ PCB
Let's Go Fishing โ€“ PCB
Fishing charter in Panama City Beach
Excellent
5.0 / 5
(57 reviews)
We caught 58 fish between 3 of us. Will was great with my kids! Highly recommend!
Brandon  C.
Brandon C.
GulfCoast Guide Fishing & Adventure
GulfCoast Guide Fishing & Adventure
Fishing charter in Panama City Beach
Excellent
5.0 / 5
(124 reviews)
I highly recommend Gulf Coast Guide Fishing! Captain Logan is a wonderful guy and great fisherman. He put us on lots of fish almost immediately. We had lots of laughs all day, and thoroughly enjoyed our time on the water. Captain Logan absolutely knows what heโ€™s doing. Look no further for a charter. I will certainly be keeping his number for the next visit to Panama City/30A and hope to fish with his outfit again.
Don  F.
Don F.
Captain Blackโ€™s Fishing
Captain Blackโ€™s Fishing
Fishing charter in Panama City Beach
Excellent
4.7 / 5
(112 reviews)
This was our 1st time going out on a fishing charter and we had a blast. Everyone from my 79 year old mother to my 8 year old nephew caught fish.
Jacques  H.
Jacques H.
Destin's Boggy Bayou Inshore Charter
Destin's Boggy Bayou Inshore Charter
Fishing charter in Panama City Beach
Excellent
5.0 / 5
(109 reviews)
Dexter was a great communicator during the planning. The day of couldnโ€™t have been more perfect. Everyone caught at least 1 fish. We would highly recommend Dexter.
Sarah  M.
Sarah M.
Too Hot 2 Handle Charters
Too Hot 2 Handle Charters
Fishing charter in Panama City Beach
Excellent
4.7 / 5
(189 reviews)
Great experience. Captain customized outing for our group of teenage boys first time out on the gulf. Got a bunch of redfish for good eating and then got some challenges with the larger and different variety of fish.
Paul  Z.
Paul Z.
Fish Now PCB
Fish Now PCB
Fishing charter in Panama City Beach
Excellent
5.0 / 5
(159 reviews)
This fishing trip was wonderful! Captain Alan was really attentive and super knowledgeable. We had two 14 year old's who have never been saltwater fishing before and we all caught lots of great fish that put up a real breathtaking fight. We all plan to do more of these.
Benjamin  R.
Benjamin R.
Blue Water Connection โ€“ Realistic
Blue Water Connection โ€“ Realistic
Fishing charter in Panama City Beach
Excellent
5.0 / 5
(53 reviews)
Captain Justin and Brandon were the best! Caught our limit within hours and then let us go after some big fish. All 9 of us were able to fish at the same time. Would recommend to anyone looking for a fun time for 2-3 families.
Kent  L.
Kent L.

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