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
6
Reviews
5
Fishing Reports
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My Charter Listing

unorthodox charters

Excellent
4.9 / 5
(6 reviews)
Panama City
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Trips from US $525

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.9 / 5
out of 5 stars from 6 reviews
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Boat
Excellent
4.8 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (16)
Shark trip
Shark trip
Shark trip
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Angler rating
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
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Friendly captain
100%
Recommend this charter
100%
Appropriate for children
100%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Caught fish
100%
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Samantha G.
Columbus, Georgia
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

3 Hour Shark Trip

NEW  4 hr shark trip on June 20, 2025
We had an amazing time with Captain Wayde on his shark fishing trip!! He was very knowledgeable and answered any and all questions...
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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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Joe J.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Fishing panama city

VERIFIED   NEW  5 hr trip trolling / bottom fishing on June 30, 2025
Wade was an awesome captain. I booked a trip that landed on a bad weather day.but wade made sure we were safe,and made sure...
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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
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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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