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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.

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Departure times may vary. Departure times may vary. These trips give you the opportunity to experience more fishing options and give you a better chance to fish for a variety of fish. Departure times can change and this trip can also be done in the evening. The captain will supply all the fishing gear and you can purchase the live bait onboard. Make sure to pack food and drinks, as well as a hat, sunglasses, sunscreen, and a camera. If you're bringing kids, pack life jackets for them.

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6 Hour Trip (PM) with REEL Viking Charters

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Quick shot on the water try for some specs flounder or redfish even maybe a shot at a shark. Departure times can vary. Let us build a trip for you.

2hr Quick SHOT.

These Shark trips are available upon request. Fishing is mostly done in the evening and into the night. Departure times may change. The captain will supply all the fishing gear. Live bait is not included in the price.

3 Hour Trip - Shark Night

Spring time fishing in the bay. It's mostly a trolling trip, but we can discuss and build a trip around what you are looking to do. We can build a trip to try and meet your fishing desires. It can be a great day on the water. Addititional time can be added as well. Departure times can be adjusted to meet your needs in almost all situations. Contact us today.Fishing its what we do.

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,Departure times may vary. These trips are close to the shore and can be either inshore, or offshore trolling. Bottom fishing on a 4hr is hard to achieve but we can discuss.Departure times can vary. You will find all the fishing gear on board and can purchase the bait from the bait boat if needed 20$ is the norm for a 4hr. If you're bringing kids, make sure to pack life jackets for them. Pack sunscreen, a hat, sunglasses, a camera, as well as food and drinks.

4 Hour Trip (AM)

4 Hour Trip (PM)

,Departure times may vary. These trips are close to the shore and can be either inshore, or offshore trolling. Departure times can vary. You will find all the fishing gear on board and can purchase the bait from the bait boat if needed 20$ is the norm for a 4hr. If you're bringing kids, make sure to pack life jackets for them. Pack sunscreen, a hat, sunglasses, a camera, as well as food and drinks.

4 Hour Trip – Summer (AM)

Departure times may vary. These trips are close to the shore and can be either inshore, or offshore trolling. Departure times can vary. You will find all the fishing gear on board and can purchase the bait from the bait boat if needed. 20$ is the norm for a 4-hour trip. If you're bringing kids, make sure to pack life jackets for them. Pack sunscreen, a hat, sunglasses, a camera, as well as food and drinks.

4 Hour Trip – Summer (PM)

5hr fun run will get you out doing some bottom fishing and / or trolling. We can get you out there with a chance to get you some good dinner. Give us a chance to get you out on the water and make you some great memories. Departure times can vary. Bring whatever you want to eat or drink and a tip for the deckhand, standard is 20%.

5hr fun run

These trips give you the opportunity to experience Snapper fishing on a shorter trip. Departure times can change and this trip can also be done in the evening. The captain will supply all the fishing gear and you can purchase the bait onboard. Make sure to pack food and drinks, as well as a hat, sunglasses, sunscreen, and a camera.  We will do our best to find you some fish in a shorter amount of time. Trips may be extended after a discussion with the captain. A chance to get where the big boats cant in 4

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Departure times may vary. Spend the morning hours chasing a variety of fish, including Snapper, Grouper, Mahi, Tuna, Mackerel, Amberjack, and many more. The departure times can vary. This trip can also be organized as an evening option. The captain will supply all the fishing gear and you can purchase the live bait onboard. Pack snacks, drinks, a hat, sunglasses, a camera, and sunscreen.

6 Hour Trip (AM)

Departure times may vary. Spend the morning hours chasing a variety of fish, including Snapper, Grouper, Mahi, Tuna, Mackerel, Amberjack, and many more. The departure times can vary. This trip can also be organized as an evening option. The captain will supply all the fishing gear and you can purchase the bait onboard. Pack snacks, drinks, a hat, sunglasses, a camera, and sunscreen.

6 Hour Trip – Summer (AM)

Departure times may vary. These trips give you the opportunity to experience more fishing options and give you a better chance to fish for a variety of fish. Departure times can change and this trip can also be done in the evening. The captain will supply all the fishing gear and you can purchase the bait onboard. Make sure to pack food and drinks, as well as a hat, sunglasses, sunscreen, and a camera. If you're bringing kids, pack life jackets for them.

6 Hour Trip – Summer (PM)

Departure times may vary. This extended trip can include bottom fishing as well as trolling for pelagic species. Departure times are flexible. The captain will supply the fishing gear, safety equipment and licenses. Live bait can be purchased from our bait boats on the way out. You should bring food, snacks, drinks, a hat, sunglasses, sunscreen, and a camera. There are many species you can target and you're going to love it. In case you're bringing kids, bring life jackets for them.

8 Hour Trip (AM)

8 Hour Trip (PM)

Departure times may vary. This extended trip can include bottom fishing as well as trolling for pelagic species. Departure times are flexible. The captain will supply the fishing gear. You should bring food, snacks, drinks, a hat, sunglasses, sunscreen, and a camera. There are many species you can target and you're going to love it. In case you're bringing kids, bring life jackets for them. These trips will see you fishing up to 9 miles offshore.

8 Hour Trip – Summer

8 Hour Trip PM– Summer

Departure times may vary. A 10-hour trip will give you plenty of time to explore the fisheries and target tasty bottom fish and feisty pelagics. The departure times can vary. Pack a hat, sunglasses, sunscreen, a camera, snacks, and drinks. There is free parking available. You will be fishing up to 9 miles offshore. You can fish for Grouper and Snapper, as well as Amberjack, and many more species.

10 Hour Trip – Full Fun Day

Departure times may vary. This 10-hour trip will give you plenty of time to explore the fisheries and target tasty bottom fish and feisty pelagics. The departure times can vary. Pack a hat, sunglasses, sunscreen, a camera, snacks, and drinks. There is free parking available. You will be fishing up to 9 miles offshore. You can fish for Grouper and Snapper, as well as Amberjack, and many more species.

10 Hour – Full Fun Summer Day

Departure times may vary. An all-day affair with the water wide open and who knows what you can catch! Departure times are flexible. The captain will provide the fishing gear and you can purchase live bait on board. Pack a hat, sunglasses, sunscreen, a camera, food, and drinks, and come along! Whether it's Grouper, Snapper, Amberjack, Mahi, Tuna, or Spanish Mack, the captain will help make your day on the water enjoyable.

12 Hour Trip – All Day Affair

Departure times may vary. An all-day affair with the water wide open and who knows what you can catch! Departure times are flexible. The captain will provide the fishing gear and you can purchase live bait onboard. Pack a hat, sunglasses, sunscreen, a camera, food, and drinks, and come along! Whether it's Grouper, Snapper, Amberjack, Mahi, Tuna, or Spanish Mack, the captain will help make your day on the water enjoyable.

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