Charter Operator
Reel Deal Fishing Charters

Member since June 2016 Panama City, United States
Background
Capt. Mark has had a love for boats his entire adult life and has had his captain’s license for several years. He has always been the one to fix the boats and drive for fun, but not charter one. He decided in the summer of 2017 to start captaining “Deep Water” and has enjoyed this newfound demanding, yet satisfying calling in his life.
Techniques
He enjoys all types of fishing in the St. Andrews Bay and the Gulf of Mexico.

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Panama City, United States
Background
Capt. Mark has had a love for boats his entire adult life and has had his captain’s license for several years. He has always been the one to fix the boats and drive for fun, but not charter one. He decided in the summer of 2017 to start captaining “Deep Water” and has enjoyed this newfound demanding, yet satisfying calling in his life.
Techniques
He enjoys all types of fishing in the St. Andrews Bay and the Gulf of Mexico.
Anglers Choice
508
Reviews
36
Fishing Reports
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Reel Deal Charters โ€“ Deep Water

Excellent
4.5 / 5
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Trips from US $200

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Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.6 / 5
out of 5 stars from 508 reviews
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Boat
Excellent
4.5 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.5 / 5
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Angler rating
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
88%
Friendly captain
97%
Recommend this charter
92%
Appropriate for children
90%
Satisfied with the boat
95%
Caught fish
81%
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Tremayne W.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
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5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Great time!!!

VERIFIED   DW 3 Hour โ€“ Gilligan Sunset Troll on August 1, 2025
We caught so many fish on our 3 hour trolling trip at sunset. The ride back in was an amazing view. The crew made is feel comfortable...
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Jeff M.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
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5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Great Trip!

VERIFIED   DW 6 hr Seasonal or Snapper 101 PM on June 1, 2025
We had a great time with Real Deal Charters! Very family oriented business and very friendly. We didnโ€™t catch as many fish...
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Dalton R.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Great Day

VERIFIED   SF 6 hr Seasonal or Snapper 101 AM on August 13, 2025
Me and my family had a great day out on the water caught some good fish hooked into some real big boys but didnโ€™t get them...
Dalton R. recommends Reel Deal Fishing โ€“ Short Fuse
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Austin S.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Bachelor Trip - 8HR Morning Trip

VERIFIED   DW 8 hr Seasonal or Snapper XPress+ on July 31, 2025
Had a great time on our charter. They were very helpful and active in finding the hotspots to catch fish in.
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John C.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Good trip

VERIFIED   DW 3 Hour โ€“ Gilligan Sunset Troll on June 25, 2025
Tough fishing in the afternoon but the guys didnโ€™t stop trying to get us some fish and we did catch some , took my grandkids...
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