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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Excellent
4.9 / 5
(104 reviews)
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Panama City Beach
 Last booking: 6 days ago
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Trips from US $350
Excellent
4.8 / 5
(24 reviews)
Angler's choice
Panama City Beach
 Last booking: 6 days ago
 Instant Confirmation
Trips from US $360

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Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.9 / 5
out of 5 stars from 128 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.8 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.9 / 5
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Good experience
96%
Friendly captain
100%
Recommend this charter
98%
Appropriate for children
96%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Caught fish
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Amanda F.
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5.0 / 5
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Long Shot is the BEST!!!

VERIFIED   NEW  6 Hour Summer Bottom Fishing Midday on July 14, 2025
This was our 3rd charter with Long Shot! This time we brought my Daddy to celebrate his 75th birthday. Joe did a great job...
Amanda F. recommends Long Shot Charters โ€“ F/V Long Shot
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Trae S.
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Premium Trip

VERIFIED   6 Hour Bottom Fishing (AM) on June 29, 2025
Captian Joe and Dusty were both helpful and knowledgeable. We got the safety run down and headed out to the beautiful glGulf...
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Greg K.
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5.0 / 5
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The Seas were angry

VERIFIED   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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Jason H.
Excellent
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5.0 / 5
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Above and Beyond

VERIFIED   NEW  8 Hour โ€“ Bottom Fishing (AM) on July 31, 2025
Cpt. Joe, and Dusty went above and beyond to ensure it was a phenomenal trip! Highly recommend doing at least an 8 hour trip...
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Kevin F.
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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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