Captain
Wayde Zimmerman

Member since June 2025 Panama City, United States
Background
started fishing gulf at the age of 14, went out fishing, and had a job before getting back. loved the gulf but fished everywhere their is water love to have fun, share what it took years to learn, and help families with making memories come be part of the next adventure
Techniques
trolling bottom fishing inshore flipping docks shark fishing

Hey, I'm Captain Wayde Zimmerman

Panama City, United States
Background
started fishing gulf at the age of 14, went out fishing, and had a job before getting back. loved the gulf but fished everywhere their is water love to have fun, share what it took years to learn, and help families with making memories come be part of the next adventure
Techniques
trolling bottom fishing inshore flipping docks shark fishing

My Charter Listing

Excellent
5.0 / 5
(11 reviews)
Panama City
 Last booking: 4 days ago
 Instant Confirmation
Trips from US $500

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
5.0 / 5
out of 5 stars from 11 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (32)
Amazing trip!!!
Amazing trip!!!
Amazing trip!!!
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Angler rating
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
100%
Friendly captain
100%
Recommend this charter
100%
Appropriate for children
100%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Caught fish
100%
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Ryan M.
New Orleans, Louisiana
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Amazing trip!!!

NEW  4 hr shark trip on July 25, 2025
Wayde is the best! He was very helpful, friendly, and easy going. We booked the a 4 hour shark trip which it did not disappoint....
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Zach S.
New Orleans, Louisiana
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Great half day trip

NEW  4 hr bottom am on July 8, 2025
The boat was well equipped, we caught a great amount of variety of fish. Super easy with Captain Wade helping during all aspects...
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Gail G.
Fayetteville, Arkansas
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

So Much Fin (I Mean Fun)

NEW  4 hr shark trip on July 24, 2025
We had a great time night fishing with Captain Wayde!! We caught some many sharks, and some other fish too! Night fishing is...
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Misti C.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Shark trip

VERIFIED   NEW  4 hr shark trip on July 9, 2025
We had a blast. Wayde put us on some fish and sharks. He was very accommodating and friendly! Highly recommend!!!
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Chad C.
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Experience:
Very good
4.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Had a blast!

VERIFIED   NEW  4 hr bottom am on July 3, 2025
Wayde was extremely friendly and worked great with us. We had a small a kid and he accommodated us very well. We tried few...
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