Charter Operator
Long Shot Charters

Member since April 2019 Panama City Beach, United States
Background
Captain Alicia is a Panama City Beach native, a 3rd generation fisherman and the only female owned and operated charter company in Panama City. She has a lifetime of experience fishing the local waters which started at a very young age with her mother and father. She spent many days as a mate on her family’s boats and the local party fishing vessels, before acquiring her captains license in 2007. Captain Alicia started her own business back in 2011. She has enjoyed taking people out, especially children, introducing them to the local fisheries and what she has loved her entire life. Beginning with the 2022 season, Capt. Alicia transitioned to a larger vessel, the Big Shot, and Capt. Joe took over the helm of the Long Shot. Capt. Joe has been Capt. Alicia's first mate since the beginning and knows both the boat and industry like the back of his hand. Capt. Joe was born in Panama City and moved away as a kid but the Gulf of Mexico and his passion for fishing drew him back in his teens. His years of experience and dedication show in each of the happy customers that disembark the Long Shot every day! Once you go fishing with Capt. Alicia aboard the Big Shot or Capt. Joe aboard the Long Shot you’ll want to return to Panama City Beach for another excursion. Many of their clients become repeat customers and come back at least a couple of times each year. Book your next trolling or bottom fishing trip with Long Shot Charters and experience the hype for yourself!

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Panama City Beach, United States
Background
Captain Alicia is a Panama City Beach native, a 3rd generation fisherman and the only female owned and operated charter company in Panama City. She has a lifetime of experience fishing the local waters which started at a very young age with her mother and father. She spent many days as a mate on her family’s boats and the local party fishing vessels, before acquiring her captains license in 2007. Captain Alicia started her own business back in 2011. She has enjoyed taking people out, especially children, introducing them to the local fisheries and what she has loved her entire life. Beginning with the 2022 season, Capt. Alicia transitioned to a larger vessel, the Big Shot, and Capt. Joe took over the helm of the Long Shot. Capt. Joe has been Capt. Alicia's first mate since the beginning and knows both the boat and industry like the back of his hand. Capt. Joe was born in Panama City and moved away as a kid but the Gulf of Mexico and his passion for fishing drew him back in his teens. His years of experience and dedication show in each of the happy customers that disembark the Long Shot every day! Once you go fishing with Capt. Alicia aboard the Big Shot or Capt. Joe aboard the Long Shot you’ll want to return to Panama City Beach for another excursion. Many of their clients become repeat customers and come back at least a couple of times each year. Book your next trolling or bottom fishing trip with Long Shot Charters and experience the hype for yourself!
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Our Team
Joe H.
Captain
Alicia P.
Captain
Dusty P.
First mate
Griffin S.
First mate

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4.8 / 5
(18 reviews)
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Trips from US $360

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Rating summary
Excellent
4.9 / 5
out of 5 stars from 108 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.8 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.9 / 5
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Great Trip!! Awesome couple of guys!
June fishing trip
The Seas were angry
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Good experience
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Recommend this charter
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Appropriate for children
96%
Satisfied with the boat
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Caught fish
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Greg K.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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The Seas were angry

VERIFIED   NEW  8 Hour Trip โ€“ Bottom Fishing on June 8, 2025
The weather was marginal and we were told it was going to be rough before heading out. It was rough but we were put...
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Ryan F.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
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Great Trip!! Awesome couple of guys!

VERIFIED   NEW  8 Hour โ€“ Bottom Fishing (AM) on June 12, 2025
Went out for an 8hr trip with the family, Captain Joe and Deck hand Dusty were everything you could hope for in a crew. We...
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Scott M.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Great day. AWESOME crew!!

VERIFIED   NEW  6 Hour Bottom Fishing (AM) on June 5, 2025
Capt Joe and Dusty were nothing short of outstanding! Professional, nice, talkative, funny and put us on fish! First deep sea...
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Kevin F.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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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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Fantastic Fishing Charter!

VERIFIED   3 Hour โ€“ Family Special (10:30AM) on March 14, 2025
You canโ€™t fake passion, enthusiasm, and skill! Weโ€™ve booked The Long Shot multiple times because of Dusty and Captian Joe....
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David S.
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Experience:
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5.0 / 5
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June fishing trip

VERIFIED   NEW  6 Hour Bottom Fishing (AM) on June 11, 2025
Had a great time fishing and caught several nice snappers along with some smaller keepers good for eating. Dustin the first...
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