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

My Charter Listing

Excellent
4.7 / 5
(143 reviews)
Panama City
 Last booking: 5 hours ago
 Instant Confirmation
Trips from US $400

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.7 / 5
out of 5 stars from 143 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.6 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.8 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.8 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (143)
July fishing trip
July fishing trip
Great Day on the water
+140
Angler rating
121
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4
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
95%
Friendly captain
97%
Recommend this charter
97%
Appropriate for children
88%
Satisfied with the boat
96%
Caught fish
93%
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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
Overall

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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Kelli S.
Alexandria, LA
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

4 Hr Trip with Captain James

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (AM) on August 9, 2023
Caption James was great! He was very welcoming, helpful, & knowledgeable! He took us to some great spots! I had personally...
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Dylan W.
Panama City, Florida
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

5h trip with Capt James

VERIFIED   5 Hour Trip on July 22, 2023
My brother in law and I came for the mahi, and Captain James did not disappoint! We got all we could carry, and learned some...
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Knoah L.
Royston, GA
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

June fishing trip

VERIFIED   3/4 Day Trip on June 18, 2023
Captain was awesome! He put us on the fish! We caught our limit in red snapper and also got some bonus snapper and grouper....
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Greg M.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

May fishing trip

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (AM) on May 28, 2024
James was awesome we caught fish the whole trip. The kids had a blast.  Very much recommend him to anyone looking for a great...
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