Captain
James Pic

Member since May 2018 Panama City, United States
Background
Captain JP has over 48 years of experience and an intimate knowledge of the area. He will take you to areas that others fishermen don’t even know about, and will always get you on the fish. He specializes in light tackle and fly fishing. He was also voted best guide in the area in both 2015 and 2017, receiving the “Best of Panama City Award”. This award focuses on quality, so you can rest assured that you are in great hands with Captain JP. Every day of the year with Capt. JP is a great fishing day!
Techniques
Light tackle, trolling, live bait and bottom fishing

Hey, I'm Captain James Pic

Panama City, United States
Background
Captain JP has over 48 years of experience and an intimate knowledge of the area. He will take you to areas that others fishermen don’t even know about, and will always get you on the fish. He specializes in light tackle and fly fishing. He was also voted best guide in the area in both 2015 and 2017, receiving the “Best of Panama City Award”. This award focuses on quality, so you can rest assured that you are in great hands with Captain JP. Every day of the year with Capt. JP is a great fishing day!
Techniques
Light tackle, trolling, live bait and bottom fishing
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Reviews
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Fishing Reports
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My Charter Listing

Advanced Fishing With JP

State licensed
Excellent
4.7 / 5
(137 reviews)
Panama City
 2 bookings in the past week.
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Trips from US $400

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.7 / 5
out of 5 stars from 137 reviews
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Boat
Excellent
4.6 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.8 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.8 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (137)
JP Knows Where the Fish Are
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Angler rating
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
95%
Friendly captain
98%
Recommend this charter
97%
Appropriate for children
88%
Satisfied with the boat
96%
Caught fish
92%
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Gerry G.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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JP Knows Where the Fish Are

VERIFIED   NEW  5 Hour Trip on June 24, 2025
If you want a friendly hold your hand captain look elsewhere. If you want to catch fish and learn something in the process,JP...
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Evan L.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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A great experience

VERIFIED   NEW  5 Hour Trip on June 12, 2025
Captain JP meet us promptly. We were able to pick up bait and into the gulf before most others. Almost limited out on red snapper,...
Evan L. recommends Advanced Fishing With JP
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Adam R.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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June fishing trip

VERIFIED   NEW  Half Day Trip (AM) on June 5, 2025
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Parker S.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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5 Hour Trip

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (AM) on July 12, 2024
We had a 5 hour trip booked. We have a great time and caught fish. The morning was slow with only 1 keeper. But our last Hour...
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Eddie C.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Great morning!

VERIFIED   5 Hour Trip on July 31, 2024
I have been coming here for pass 10 yrs. and today fishing with JP as our Captain was one of the best fishing trips I have...
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