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Scott Chandler
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Scott Chandler

Panama City, United States
Angler's choice
25+ reviews
I grew up on the Gulf Coast fishing with my dad and developed a love for fishing early in life. I'm a father of 5, grandfather of 4, country boy, ex-marine, happy most of the time, good-natured, laid back. I enjoy taking people fishing, teaching them how to be better anglers, and sharing experiences and interesting stories. I work hard to accommodate and please every customer.

Charter

Rating

4.9
41 reviews
4.9
Boat & Equipment
4.9
Captain & Crew
4.9
Fishing Experience

What anglers say

100%
Recommend this charter
98%
Caught fish

All reviews (41)

Showing 1 – 5 of 41 reviews
  • Hunter Fiveash
    Hunter Fiveash
    us
    Mississippi, US
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified

    1st Inshore Charter Experience

    4 Hour Trip • 2 adults

    Experienced Captain who will do anything he can to put you on fish! Very good teacher who will tell and visually show you techniques and tricks. Would recommend to anyone! He will do anything you need to keep you comfortable and will ask and give you choices on species to target. He knows the area and can tell you all about it. I would book this trip anytime im in the area. Nice clean boat. Premium Equipment. Great Captain. Easy going never felt awkward.

    Reported catch:
    Redfish
    Speckled Trout
  • Chasity Strange
    Chasity Strange
    us
    Missouri, US
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified

    AMAZING CAPTAIN

    4 Hour Trip • 2 adults

    Captain Scott is a real genuine person. he wants you to catch fish! Hes very knowledgeable and is super willing to share his tips and tricks. We only brought home 2 keepers, but together the two of us caught around 30-40 fish. It was the most fun I have ever have on a fishing trip. Go to Captain Scott, you will not be disappointed.

    Reported catch:
    Speckled Trout
    Response from Captain

    thank you!, yall were awesome anglers!

  • Joseph Mcconnell
    Joseph Mcconnell
    us
    Kentucky, US
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified

    Great fun Captain Scotty was a really nice guy and me and my wife had a blast Great fun Captain Scotty was a really nice guy and me and my wife had a blast

    4 Hour Trip • 2 adults

    I recommend Captain Scotty. It was a great fishing experience. Me and my wife had a great time we caught trout and redfish. Captain Scotty was great. We all connected pretty much immediately the trip was for me and my wife. We are on our honeymoon nope just go and have a good time 

    Reported catch:
    Redfish
    Speckled Trout
    Black Drum
    Response from Captain

    Thanks Joseph! you and Amy were fun to fish with congratulations on your marriage!, may God bless you both!

  • Steve Scruggs
    Steve Scruggs
    Repeat angler
    us
    Georgia, US
    Member since 2020
    4 trips
    5.0
    Verified

    Excellent Trip - Looking forward to doing it again!

    4 Hour Trip • 1 adult

    The bay was very choppy due to the wind, so Scott recommended going up the intercoastal waterway where it was calmer. I'd never done that and it was quite a pleasant surprise. We fished miles of the bank going towards Destin. I look forward to doing this again in the Fall when I return.

    Reported catch:
    Speckled Trout
    Response from Captain

    I had a great time as well, Steve was laid back, but ready for anything fishing!

  • Imelda Mckee
    Imelda Mckee
    us
    Texas, US
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified

    Didnt catch any fish but had a great time

    4 Hour Trip • 2 adults

    Scott did all he could to put us on some fish. It was the morning after Bertha came through so we couldnt go out in the bay. I got some good bites but I couldnt get them in the boat. Would recommend Scott to anyone. Will definitely book again when we come back to PCB.

Real catches shared by our community

  • West Bay Fishing Charters
    West Bay Fishing ChartersPanama City, FL
    Teen angler holding a large red drum, also known as redfish, aboard a camouflaged fishing boat on a wooded river.
    Fish 1
    Redfish
    April W.
    April W.
    the kids had a great time fishing! we had a great time.
  • West Bay Fishing Charters
    West Bay Fishing ChartersPanama City, FL
    Three anglers proudly displaying their catch of Speckled Trout on a sunny day by the water.
    B A L.
    B A L.
    Great morning with Captain Chandler on West Bay. Got into some nice trout, even though the tide was way low. We had a great time and look forward to the next!
  • West Bay Fishing Charters
    West Bay Fishing ChartersPanama City, FL
    Angler proudly displaying a Redfish while fishing on a calm river, showcasing a beautiful day on the water.
    Fish 1
    Redfish
    Delbert W.
    Delbert W.
    even though the bite wasn't great Scott did his best to get us on fish
  • West Bay Fishing Charters
    West Bay Fishing ChartersPanama City, FL
    Angler proudly displaying a Speckled Trout while fishing on a boat in calm waters.
    Chasity S.
    Chasity S.
    Captain Scott is a real genuine person. he wants you to catch fish! Hes very knowledgeable and is super willing to share his tips and tricks. We only brought home 2 keepers, but together the two of us caught around 30-40 fish. It was the most fun I have ever have on a fishing trip. Go to Captain Scott, you will not be disappointed.
  • West Bay Fishing Charters
    West Bay Fishing ChartersPanama City, FL
    Angler proudly displaying a Speckled Trout while fishing from a boat in calm waters.
    Alex M.
    Alex M.
    Even though the moon phase made the morning bite tough, Captain Scott put us on fish. He worked really hard to make our experience great.
  • West Bay Fishing Charters
    West Bay Fishing ChartersPanama City, FL
    Angler proudly displaying a large catfish while fishing on a boat, showcasing a successful day on the water.
    Brian M.
    Brian M.
    Captain Scott was great! He got us on some fish and the action was nonstop for awhile. Wound up with some keepers, took them to Dat Cajun Place and had them cook it up(Recommend by Captain Scott) Overall great day would definitely do it again!
  • West Bay Fishing Charters
    West Bay Fishing ChartersPanama City, FL
    Adult angler holding a spotted redfish aboard a small fishing boat on a calm wooded lake, with the outboard motor and seating visible.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    Redfish
    Chris Y.
    Chris Y.
    Great time with a great guy, Captain Scott. He put us on the fish right away. We caught speckled trout and redfish. We enjoyed the company as much as the fishing. Would highly recommend!
  • West Bay Fishing Charters
    West Bay Fishing ChartersPanama City, FL
    Angler proudly displaying a Speckled Trout while seated on a boat in a scenic freshwater setting.
    Tom M.
    Tom M.
    my greatest experience with this trip is how captain Scotty took care of helping my wife Marilyn with her fishing allowing me to concentrate on just fishing..would recommend to any couple..
  • West Bay Fishing Charters
    West Bay Fishing ChartersPanama City, FL
    An angler proudly displaying a large Redfish while fishing on a sunny day in a scenic waterway.
    Fish 1
    Redfish
    Slow at first, windy, but kept fishing, wound up with 2 - 16” trout, and 1- 22” redfish
  • West Bay Fishing Charters
    West Bay Fishing ChartersPanama City, FL
    Two Speckled Trout displayed on a dock, showcasing a successful fishing trip.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    Brown Trout
    We fish as hard as you want to, or you can sit under T top and watch, I’m excited every trip, and usually have blast! 4 hr. trips standard, 2hr. trips also. 2-5 ppl, kids welcome.

What's biting with West Bay Fishing Charters in Panama City

Not only is it too choppy to head offshore, but the pelagics start leaving. It's a good thing that Flounder, Trout, Redfish, and Sheepshead are all on offer in the bays, so settle in for a peaceful day of fishing.

Top catches for November

Fishing reports

An angler proudly displaying a large Redfish while fishing on a sunny day in a scenic waterway.

Fishing the Intercoastal, too windy in t

Apr 13, 2026 • Panama City
Slow at first, windy, but kept fishing, wound up with 2 - 16” trout, and 1- 22” redfish
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Two Speckled Trout displayed on a dock, showcasing a successful fishing trip.

Fishing with capt. Scotty @ West Bay Fis

Apr 3, 2026 • Panama City
We fish as hard as you want to, or you can sit under T top and watch, I’m excited every trip, and usually have blast! 4 hr. trips standard, 2hr. trips also. 2-5 ppl, kids welcome.
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Angler proudly displaying a Speckled Trout while fishing from a boat in calm waters.

Hot Trout Bite—30+ Caught, 3 Keepers

Mar 27, 2026 • Panama City
The trout bite was hot today, on fire, we caught 30+, with 3 keepers!
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