30a Fishing Charters

The average price for a private 4 hour 30a fishing trip is US $694, while an 8 hour private trip will cost you US $1,662 based on prices on FishingBooker.com.

Which fishing charters in 30a are good for families?

Fishing charters in 30a that received great reviews from families are:

What are the top fish species I can catch in 30a?

The top 3 fish species targeted on guided fishing trips in 30a are:

What are the top fishing techniques in 30a?

The top 3 fishing techniques in 30a are:

What are the top types of fishing in 30a?

The top 3 types of fishing in 30a are:

Do 30a fishing charters provide rods, reels and tackle?

Many fishing charters in 30a provide rods, reels and tackle. Some of the top rated are:

Who are the best rated captains in 30a?

According to customer reviews on FishingBooker.com, some of the best rated charter captains in 30a are:

Who are the top awarded captains in 30a?

Who are the top awarded captains in 30a?

What fishing trips are offered by fishing charters in 30a?

Some of the fishing trips offered by fishing charters in 30a are:

2-hour fishing trips – US $372
3-hour fishing trips – US $555
4-hour fishing trips – US $698
5-hour fishing trips – US $877
6-hour fishing trips – US $971
8-hour fishing trips – US $1,341
10-hour fishing trips – US $1,888

Fishing in 30a

The road may now be just 25 miles long, but locals still refer to pretty much the whole Panhandle as “just off the 30A.” From Pensacola to Fort Walton Beach, this road is the life and soul of the Emerald Coast. Renowned for its angling opportunities, it’s no surprise that you’ll find plenty of 30A fishing charters waiting to take you away – try not to lose concentration if you’re driving!

Wherever you go off the road, you’ll find the best the Panhandle has to offer. From the East Bay, through the Choctawhatchee, down to St. Andrew’s and the St. Joseph Bay, there’s no shortage of inshore fishing. Redfish, Trout, and Flounder can be found everywhere, while Spanish Mackerel, Pompano, Sheepshead, and even Tarpon come at different times of the year. Head further south, and a scalloping or oystering trip may be in store.

All along the road, you’ll find charters ready to take you beyond the bays to the reefs and deep waters offshore. You’ll find the closest fishing grounds out of Mexico Beach but, no matter where you go, you’ll find a range of Snappers, Cobia, Kingfish, Amberjack, and many more. Head further out, and you can target Mahi Mahi, Wahoo, and even Tuna and Billfish in the deep!

There’s something for everyone when fishing along the 30A, with trips as short as two hours to the nearshore fishing grounds and as long as a few days offshore. Beginners and families can take advantage of half days, while keener anglers can get their fish on all day.

Rules & Regulations

When fishing with a charter along the 30A, your fishing license will be covered, so that’s one less thing to worry about. Your professional captain will also be up to date with all the latest seasons and bag limits, so you can sit back and enjoy the fishing.

30a

4.8 / 5

Based on 28559 reviews by FishingBooker anglers

30a Fishing Seasons

January

Inshore fishing can be great this time of year. Stay close to the coast and target smaller Redfish and Trout or head out a bit farther for some Triggerfish and Flounder.

February

February can get really cold, but that doesn't mean that fishing can't be hot! Focus on Redfish and Trout in the bay, or venture out offshore for some Bonito and Mackerel.

March

Spring is almost here, and that means that it's all about sight fishing for Cobia. You can also go for Vermillion Snapper and Mackerel nearshore, or try and catch some Bonito and Sheepshead in the bays.

April

Trolling for Kingfish offshore is a must in April, while bottom fishing for Vermillion Snapper and Amberjack in the Gulf can also be unforgettable. Go out with an experienced guide and make the most of it!

May

Get ready for action, as May is the month of the abundance. Go after anything from Vermillion Snapper to Mahi Mahi, Triggerfish, Kingfish, and even Red Snapper, depending on the year's open season.

June

Summer is all about targeting the biggest offshore A-listers! Go for Mahi Mahi, Wahoo, Kingfish, Bonito, and even Sailfish, if you're extra lucky. Vermillion and Lane Snapper are also abundant nearshore for a tasty treat.

July

The weather is hot, and so is the fishing action! You can target Trout inshore or venture out farther from the coast for some incredible offshore action. The sky's the limit wherever you go, so get your fish on!

August

Reef fishing is amazing this time of the year, as you can pursue Amberjack and Kingfish, among many more nearshore. Beginners can stay on the calmer waters, however, where the Redfish bite is as good as ever.

September

Summer is going nowehere, with Ladyfish, Flounder, and Spanish Mackerel being caught close to shore, while Mahi Mahi are abundant in deeper waters. Prolong your summer with a 30A adventure!

October

October can bring winds on occasion, though Redfish, Trout, and Snapper fishing is still great inshore. You can also target Grouper, Mahi Mahi, and Flounder a bit farther from the coast, so there's always something biting!

November

Attention shifts inshore come November, with Redfish, Trout, and Flounder in the bays. You can also go for Sheepshead and other delicious fish without having to worry about bumping elbows with other anglers.

December

The weather can get cold, but that doesn't mean the fishing can't be great! Try exciting bottom fishing for Grouper, or stay inshore and target Redfish. Whatever you go after, you'll have plenty to keep you on your toes.

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What anglers said about fishing in 30a

Storm water cleared days before, but a quality trip never the less. Great captain.

5.0 / 5

Storm water cleared days before, but a quality trip never the less. Great captain.

Bluewater-Charter & Boat Excursions

Not a lot in season but if you don’t care about keeping your fish then it’s loads of fun

5.0 / 5

Not a lot in season but if you don’t care about keeping your fish then it’s loads of fun

Too Hot 2 Handle Charters

It was great. There were storms a few days before and it was a bit windy at the end but our captain was a pro in navigating the chop!

5.0 / 5

It was great. There were storms a few days before and it was a bit windy at the end but our captain was a pro in navigating the chop!

Old Town Charters *Veteran Owned*

The 6 hour trip was just right for our group of teens- very active and engaging.

5.0 / 5

The 6 hour trip was just right for our group of teens- very active and engaging.

Captain Mike's Charters

Weather was tough most of the week but seas were really much more calm today. Great boat and barely felt the waves!

4.7 / 5

Weather was tough most of the week but seas were really much more calm today. Great boat and barely felt the waves!

Kelley Girl Charters – Lady Kelley

If you have a 7 y/o fishing for the first time, do an inshore fishing trip. The water isn’t rough, you’ll catch fish, and you’ll see plenty of wildlife and dolphins.

5.0 / 5

If you have a 7 y/o fishing for the first time, do an inshore fishing trip. The water isn’t rough, you’ll catch fish, and you’ll see plenty of wildlife and dolphins.

Shallowtails Adventures

Wind/water conditions changed daily in the spring. Find an experienced/local Captain and he will definitely increase your success. Hurricane Fishing Charters is second to none, he’s the man!

5.0 / 5

Wind/water conditions changed daily in the spring. Find an experienced/local Captain and he will definitely increase your success. Hurricane Fishing Charters is second to none, he’s the man!

Hurricane Charters Guide Service

If the water is cold fishing can be a little slow, but this boat and crew did a great job.

5.0 / 5

If the water is cold fishing can be a little slow, but this boat and crew did a great job.

Charter Boat Gotta Believe

Pay attention to weather forecasts for wind. It may effect your comfortability for motion and stableness.

4.7 / 5

Pay attention to weather forecasts for wind. It may effect your comfortability for motion and stableness.

30A Sportfishing LLC

The captain said it was a good time for shark fishing. We got on on shark but lost it. The next one was a very large Sandbar shark, which are protected so we couldn't keep it but we were thrilled for the chance to reel in such a large shark. The weather the day before was not ideal and didn't set us up for the best fishing but the captain kept us on fish as much as possible. Great experience overall!

5.0 / 5

B&B Charters - Panama City Beach

A great experience fishing for in season salt water fish. Nice weather too.

5.0 / 5

A great experience fishing for in season salt water fish. Nice weather too.

Pisces Fishing & Adventures LLC Menifee, California

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.

5.0 / 5

Blue Water Connection – Reelistic

Keep your expectations real. Make it as much about the overall experience as much as the expectations of fish.

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

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.

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 C’s Charters Panama City, Florida

Weather is a little chilly and the fish seem to be a little dormant but the scenery and the company are great!

5.0 / 5

Weather is a little chilly and the fish seem to be a little dormant but the scenery and the company are great!

30A Bay Guide Service

I highly recommend Captain Justin to my fellow angers. He is very Knowledgeable and knows which spots the fish are biting. He brought refreshments and fillet the fish for us. He is cool to talk to and had a Bluetooth speaker to play music while we all fished! I give him a 10/10

5.0 / 5

Bayflats Fishing Charters

Reach out to Captain James before booking and he will give you some good advice about best time to go , and what to expect

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

Dress in layers and sip water and wear a hat that ties down and get ready to catch some fish and have fun!

5.0 / 5

Dress in layers and sip water and wear a hat that ties down and get ready to catch some fish and have fun!

North West Florida Guide Service Lebanon, Tennessee

Best charter hands down! Captain and first mate made the trip experience amazing.

5.0 / 5

Best charter hands down! Captain and first mate made the trip experience amazing.

Knot Right

Just go to catch fish. Don't worry about " the big ones" Just catch fish and enjoy the experience!

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

How did anglers rate fishing charters in 30a?

Knot Josh'N Charters
Fishing charter in Panama City Beach

5.0 / 5

(8 reviews)

We had a wonderful time, Capt. Josh knew right where to take us. I highly recommend Knot Josh'N Charter.

Samantha K.

Bluewater-Charter & Boat Excursions
Fishing charter in Panama City Beach

5.0 / 5

(17 reviews)

He went through every effort to get fish, and we slayed them. Great family trip, couldn’t recommend him any more if I tried. Highly recommend.

Erik P.

Reel Addiction 2 Charters
Fishing charter in Panama City Beach

5.0 / 5

(132 reviews)

Our family had a blast! Caught a ton of fish, seen some beautiful varieties and would totally recommend!

Taylor M.

Bayflats Fishing Charters
Fishing charter in Santa Rosa Beach

5.0 / 5

(39 reviews)

Had a great time fishing with Captain Justin, he worked his tail off to find us fish. Was a tuff day catching fish and thats why they call it fishing not catching. Great time and experience for my boys as they caught their 1st red fish. All and all great time just fishing and enjoying the day. We caught 15-20 red fish just not any size.

Darrell B.

Too Hot 2 Handle Charters
Fishing charter in Panama City Beach

5.0 / 5

(193 reviews)

Great trip, went out for 6 hours and the only time we weren’t catching fish was when we were traveling. If you want to have fun with a crew that knows all the spots then this is the guy.

Kevin P.

Chances R Charters
Fishing charter in Panama City Beach

5.0 / 5

(96 reviews)

Chance and Jessie are very personable and down to earth guys. Jessie was on top of his game making sure everyone had working gear and plenty of bait. Chance would check in on everyone and put us on the fish each spot we stopped at. Overall amazing experience and would highly recommended Chances R Charters any time.

Steven Y.

Reel Addiction 2 Charters
Fishing charter in Panama City Beach

5.0 / 5

(132 reviews)

We booked a charter and were initially unsuccessful but Captain Jim pivoted to one of his other spots which was a success! Great trip for those who are new to fishing. Fun way to spice up your vacation and now we can make fish tacos with all our keepers.

Leslie J.

Old Town Charters *Veteran Owned*
Fishing charter in Panama City Beach

5.0 / 5

(351 reviews)

Keith is a great captain, got us on fish quickly and made sure we had epic time, highly recommended.

Danny E. Gornji Milanovac, Morava

Bayflats Fishing Charters
Fishing charter in Santa Rosa Beach

5.0 / 5

(39 reviews)

Had a great time. Took 4 12-13 year old boys for bday fun. Capt. was great. Communication was great. He made sure everyone of them learned different techniques and each caught some redfish. Would definitely recommend to anyone. Definitely will booking again.

Curtis D.

Knot Right
Fishing charter in Panama City Beach

5.0 / 5

(16 reviews)

Truly the best staff and crew for guiding a group of men. They ensured we that we got onto some good fish early and often. The only thing that I’d recommend is a description about transit time to spots vs actual water time. I wish we had more time 😁😁

Zachary F.

B&B Charters - Panama City Beach
Fishing charter in Panama City Beach

5.0 / 5

(337 reviews)

Bryan our fishing guide was professional, easy going, knowledgeable and helped make our trip worth wile! Highly recommend!

Isaac H.

Old Town Charters *Veteran Owned*
Fishing charter in Panama City Beach

5.0 / 5

(351 reviews)

Keith is an awesome Captain. He is a positive,knowledgeable, happy guy who knows how and where to catch tons of fish. He navigates the water so no big bumps or sprays in the wind. The water was a little bumpy at the end and we hardly noticed. I’d recommend him to families, experienced fishermen or anyone who wants to try fishing. We had an amazing positive day on my birthday. He took care of everything for us! I’d definitely go again.

Wendy J.

GulfCoast Guide Fishing & Adventure
Fishing charter in Panama City Beach

5.0 / 5

(131 reviews)

We had a great time fishing with Logan as our guide, caught several different species, and the reds were 10-15 lbs.

Roger B.

Redmon's Light Tackle
Fishing charter in Panama City Beach

4.7 / 5

(120 reviews)

We had a blast! Great morning on the Bay and we caught fish! Looking forward to fishing with Justin again in the future!

Kevin H.

New Beginning
Fishing charter in Panama City Beach

5.0 / 5

(10 reviews)

Had an absolute blast! By far our favorite thing to when we come to town!!

Casey L. Denver, Colorado

B&B Charters - Panama City Beach
Fishing charter in Panama City Beach

4.3 / 5

(337 reviews)

Bryan was very nice and helpful. We got to catch some fish . Bryan new where to go for us to have a good time catching fish

Frank F.

Old Town Charters *Veteran Owned*
Fishing charter in Panama City Beach

5.0 / 5

(351 reviews)

Captain Keith did a great job finding fish. Even though it was challenging due to the water being all stirred up with the wind. I would recommend him to anyone..

Terry B.

Bayflats Fishing Charters
Fishing charter in Santa Rosa Beach

5.0 / 5

(39 reviews)

Our Family trip with Captain Justin was great!! He is very knowledgeable and kept all the rods going. We caught a lot of fish and highly recommend his service!

Gene M.

Pcb Water Adventures
Fishing charter in Panama City Beach

5.0 / 5

(405 reviews)

Had a great time fishing with this crew on our 4 hour shark trip. We caught nearly a limit of vermilion snapper to keep and still had time to catch a 5ft bull shark. Will definitely be using them again.

Klay H.

Knot Right
Fishing charter in Panama City Beach

5.0 / 5

(16 reviews)

Capt. Ted & Jesse provided a great afternoon offshore for 5 kids & 4 adults. Lots of fish were caught while Jesse educated us all on each one that we reeled in. This duo was great with our children & the dad’s are still trash talking each other over who caught the best fish.