Captain
john c

Member since January 2018 Panama City Beach, United States
Background
I was born in Fl. I've lived in this area for over 40 years . Grow up in Panama City fla. I love to fish. I've been deep sea fishing all my life. And love to take people fishing. I've fished all types of waters.
Techniques
I love all kinds of fishing. I love bottom fishing most of all.. I love grouper and snapper fishing. Like to troll as will. Something bout them when the rods Crack over and trying to stop a big fish is unbelievable

Hey, I'm Captain john c

Panama City Beach, United States
Background
I was born in Fl. I've lived in this area for over 40 years . Grow up in Panama City fla. I love to fish. I've been deep sea fishing all my life. And love to take people fishing. I've fished all types of waters.
Techniques
I love all kinds of fishing. I love bottom fishing most of all.. I love grouper and snapper fishing. Like to troll as will. Something bout them when the rods Crack over and trying to stop a big fish is unbelievable
Anglers Choice
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My Charter Listing

Excellent
4.9 / 5
(235 reviews)
Angler's choice
Panama City Beach
 Last booking: 4 days ago
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Trips from US $350

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.9 / 5
out of 5 stars from 235 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.9 / 5
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Angler rating
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
99%
Friendly captain
100%
Recommend this charter
99%
Appropriate for children
98%
Satisfied with the boat
99%
Caught fish
95%
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Ronald H.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Great Trip 22 May 25

VERIFIED   5hr fun run on May 22, 2025
Captain John John was great to work with.ย  I had a couple disabled vets and older gentlemen and the Captain and mate, Tyson,...
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Awesome Shark Fishing trip w/ Captain John

4 Hour Trip (PM) on April 27, 2025
As a single mom, booking a fishing trip can be intimidating. I booked a shark fishing trip for my 14 and 16 yr old son and...
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Tamara M.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Great Sibling Fishing Trip!!

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip (AM) on August 14, 2025
Iโ€™m sure Captain John was concerned when I said I was sending my young adult children.ย  He did ask their ages - 21, 23 &...
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Corlee S.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Great time with John and Tyler!

VERIFIED   3 Hour Spring Break Special (10 AM) on May 25, 2025
Our family (grandparents, two teen boys and mom) booked on line and the communication was great from the time we booked. Captain...
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Heather R.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Memorable spring break trip

VERIFIED   3 Hour Trip - Shark Night on March 21, 2025
Captain John John and Tyler are awesome guides. My 11 year old son and 7 year old daughter had the time of their lives catching...
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