Captain
Michael Cowart

Member since December 2019 Panama City Beach, United States
Background
One of my earliest memories is fishing for Redfish with my dad, we were wade fishing on the flats around Panama City Beach. When I was 12 my dad took me for my first fishing tournament, I won the junior Redfish Division and that was my turning point – I was hooked on catching Redfish for life! Nothing is more exciting than seeing my clients hooked up and I promise to give you my very best to make sure you have the best fishing trip ever!
Techniques
My favorite way to catch Redfish is to sight fish throwing artificial bait with light spinning tackle! But whatever method best fits the situation, I have the tackle needed for a successful day of fishing. My equipment is state of the art and includes some of the very best spinning and baitcasting tackle on the market.

Hey, I'm Captain Michael Cowart

Panama City Beach, United States
Background
One of my earliest memories is fishing for Redfish with my dad, we were wade fishing on the flats around Panama City Beach. When I was 12 my dad took me for my first fishing tournament, I won the junior Redfish Division and that was my turning point – I was hooked on catching Redfish for life! Nothing is more exciting than seeing my clients hooked up and I promise to give you my very best to make sure you have the best fishing trip ever!
Techniques
My favorite way to catch Redfish is to sight fish throwing artificial bait with light spinning tackle! But whatever method best fits the situation, I have the tackle needed for a successful day of fishing. My equipment is state of the art and includes some of the very best spinning and baitcasting tackle on the market.
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My Charter Listing

Excellent
4.9 / 5
(249 reviews)
Panama City Beach
 Last booking: 1 day ago
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Trips from US $500

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.9 / 5
out of 5 stars from 249 reviews
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.9 / 5
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July Fishing Trip
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
98%
Friendly captain
100%
Recommend this charter
96%
Appropriate for children
95%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Caught fish
89%
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Caleb R.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Sons birthday trip

VERIFIED   Nearshore Coastal 5hr on June 30, 2025
Capt Michael was amazing and waited out the rain with us so my son could have a great birthday out on the water. He was very...
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James S.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Great trip

VERIFIED   Tarpon Fishing on June 12, 2025
This captain is awesome,ย  we went out for Tarpon and he put us on the fish. My wife and son both landed fish. He stuck it...
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Dan D.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Just right!

VERIFIED   Inshore Bay Afternoon on June 3, 2025
Captain Mike was exactly what we needed. Most of us were rookies and he made it easy for us. Everyone caught fish. He patiently...
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Barry M.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Fishing with the wife

VERIFIED   NEW  Inshore Bay 4hr on August 5, 2025
Probably caught 25 reds averaging 30in each. Had a great time, thanks Captain Michael again for putting us on fish.
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Nicholas G.
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Very good
4.0 / 5
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Slow Bite

VERIFIED   NEW  Tarpon Fishing on July 22, 2025
Captains canโ€™t control the bite no more than they can control the weather. The bite was slow but Captain Michael was very...
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