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
141
Reviews
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Fishing Reports
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My Charter Listing

Advanced Fishing With JP

State licensed
Excellent
4.7 / 5
(141 reviews)
Panama City
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Trips from US $400

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.7 / 5
out of 5 stars from 141 reviews
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Boat
Excellent
4.6 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.8 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.8 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (140)
July fishing trip
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June fishing trip
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Angler rating
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
95%
Friendly captain
97%
Recommend this charter
96%
Appropriate for children
88%
Satisfied with the boat
95%
Caught fish
93%
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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
Overall

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...
Gerry G. recommends Advanced Fishing With JP
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Ryan C.
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  3/4 Day Trip on June 25, 2025
We had a great trip with JP and we caught several fish. He was very good with the two boys I took with me and teaching them...
Ryan C. recommends Advanced Fishing With 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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Mitchell P.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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July fishing trip

VERIFIED   NEW  5 Hour Trip on July 5, 2025
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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   Half Day Trip (AM) on June 5, 2025
Adam R. recommends Advanced Fishing With JP
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