Captain
Kory Freed

Member since March 2019 Panama City Beach, United States
Background
Captain Kory Freed has been a captain for over 2 decades and has been fishing since he was a young boy. There's nothing better for Capt. Kory than being out on the water and showing his guests a good time. He will do everything he can to help you catch fish and make lifelong memories. He knows the waters of the Gulf of Mexico off the coast of Panama City Beach like the back of his hand!

Hey, I'm Captain Kory Freed

Panama City Beach, United States
Background
Captain Kory Freed has been a captain for over 2 decades and has been fishing since he was a young boy. There's nothing better for Capt. Kory than being out on the water and showing his guests a good time. He will do everything he can to help you catch fish and make lifelong memories. He knows the waters of the Gulf of Mexico off the coast of Panama City Beach like the back of his hand!
54
Reviews

My Charter Listing

First Cast Charters

Federally permitted
Excellent
4.9 / 5
(54 reviews)
Panama City Beach
 Instant Confirmation
Trips from US $750

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.9 / 5
out of 5 stars from 54 reviews
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Boat
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (47)
October fishing trip
Awesome time with 3 family generations
Awesome time with 3 family generations
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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
96%
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Warren H.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Awesome crew

VERIFIED   NEW  4 Hour Trip โ€“ Trolling (AM) on October 11, 2025
couldnโ€™t ask for a better crew
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Christopher W.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

A great time with old friends

VERIFIED   8 Hour โ€“ Bottom Fishing on June 13, 2025
Thank you to Korey and Scott!ย  You guys made us feel welcome and we enjoyed every moment fishing on your boat.ย  Thanks so...
Christopher W. recommends First Cast Charters
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Trey H.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Great 4 hour trolling trip

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip โ€“ Trolling (AM) on May 26, 2025
Capt. Kory and Scott were great! Got on a bunch of kings and some mahi mahi. Action was pretty much constant! Highly recommend...
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Katie A.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

October fishing trip

VERIFIED   NEW  4 Hour Trip โ€“ Trolling (AM) on October 8, 2025
Katie A. recommends First Cast Charters
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Preston J.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Wonderful experience

VERIFIED   3 Hour Trip โ€“ Inshore Trolling (AM) on August 18, 2025
My wife and I celebrated 19 years of marriage aboard First Cast Charters.Kory and Scott were the coolest!Definitely recommend...
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