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Eric Nelson
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Eric Nelson

Panama City Beach, United States
Angler's choice
100+ reviews
I have fished the waters of the Florida Panhandle for 40+ years from St. Marks to Destin. My father started me fly fishing for Bream and Bass on the lakes around Tallahassee, Florida as a young child and I have been obsessed with fishing and being on the water ever since. I have fished extensively both offshore and inshore off the Florida Panhandle and Big Bend areas, as well as the east coast of central Florida. I moved to Panama City Beach to pursue my passion of chasing Redfish and Speckled Trout on the shallow flats with light tackle as well as fishing for Tarpon and other critters along the beaches in the summer. I really love fishing, guiding and enjoying the beauty and solitude of a day on the water, which is why I obtained my Captain's license and began running charters.

Charter

Hurricane Charters

Hurricane Charters

Panama City Beach
Instant Confirmation
Trips from
US $400

Rating

5.0
165 reviews
5.0
Boat & Equipment
5.0
Captain & Crew
4.9
Fishing Experience

What anglers say

96%
Good experience
100%
Friendly captain
100%
Recommend this charter
94%
Appropriate for children
100%
Satisfied with the boat
96%
Caught fish

All reviews (165)

Showing 1 – 5 of 165 reviews
  • Kevin Boyett
    Kevin Boyett
    Repeat angler
    us
    Texas, US
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    Member since 2021
    •
    3 trips
    5.0
    Verified
    NEW

    Awesome trip!

    5 Hour Inshore Flats Fishing – (AM) • 2 adults

    Captain Eric put us on fish the whole trip and took the time to help teach my son-in-law how to cast a spinning reel and what to look for when casting which made his trip unforgettable.

  • Ben Baccus
    Ben Baccus
    us
    Texas, US
    •
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified

    Great fishing!

    5 Hour Inshore Flats Fishing – (AM) • 1 adult

    Had a great time fishing! We caught several good-sized redfish and trout, and the guide was awesome. He knew where to find the fish and made the whole trip a lot of fun. Would definitely recommend him and will be booking another trip next time!

    Reported catch:
    Speckled Trout
    Redfish
    Response from Captain

    Ben, thank you very much for the review. Pretty good fishing for a hot August morning.

  • Andrew Rohrs
    Andrew Rohrs
    Repeat angler
    us
    Texas, US
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    Member since 2018
    •
    6 trips
    5.0
    Verified

    Awesome Trip

    5 Hour Inshore Flats Fishing – (AM) • 3 adults

    Captain Eric was a blast to fish with. He worked hard putting us on fish. Tough conditions but he never stopped until we found them. He was very patient and a great teacher. Would highly recommend using his seevice!

    Reported catch:
    Redfish
    Speckled Trout
    Response from Captain

    Andrew, thank you very much for the kind review. Definitely been a scorcher this week and fishing has been erratic. Thanks for bearing with me.

  • Jonathan Jude
    Jonathan Jude
    us
    Kentucky, US
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    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified

    Excellent Trip!

    3 Hour Inshore Fishing – Early (AM) • 2 adults

    You will catch fish! Captain Eric was great, we caught fish from the time we started until the time we left. We had a great time and would recommend Hurricane Charters to anyone.

    Reported catch:
    Speckled Trout
    Ladyfish
    Response from Captain

    Jonathan, thanks so much for the nice review. Ended up with some great weather and a good bite. Thanks for the trip

  • Grant Behnke
    Grant Behnke
    us
    Illinois, US
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    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified

    would recommend to anyone

    5 Hour Inshore Flats Fishing – (AM) • 2 adults

    caught lots of trout had an absolute blast captain Eric was a very nice and down to earth guy that truly wants to put his clients on fish 110% recommend

    Reported catch:
    Ladyfish
    Speckled Trout
    Response from Captain

    Grant, thank you so much for the nice review. It was a pleasure fishing with you and your new bride.

Real catches shared by our community

  • Hurricane Charters
    Hurricane ChartersPanama City Beach, FL
    Great fishing!
    Ben B.
    Ben B.
  • Hurricane Charters
    Hurricane ChartersPanama City Beach, FL
    August fishing trip
    Brannon G.
    Brannon G.
  • Hurricane Charters
    Hurricane ChartersPanama City Beach, FL
    great charter trip
    Trey H.
    Trey H.
  • Hurricane Charters
    Hurricane ChartersPanama City Beach, FL
    Great time.
    Everett W.
    Everett W.
  • Hurricane Charters
    Hurricane ChartersPanama City Beach, FL
    We had a great time
    Daniel M.
    Daniel M.
  • Hurricane Charters
    Hurricane ChartersPanama City Beach, FL
    Fishing with Eric
    Holly P.
    Holly P.
  • Hurricane Charters
    Hurricane ChartersPanama City Beach, FL
    Great fishing trip
    Daniel P.
    Daniel P.
  • Hurricane Charters
    Hurricane ChartersPanama City Beach, FL
    Captain Eric is top notch
    Colin T.
    Colin T.
  • Hurricane Charters
    Hurricane ChartersPanama City Beach, FL
    Inshore bay fishing
    Payton L.
    Payton L.
  • Hurricane Charters
    Hurricane ChartersPanama City Beach, FL
    We had a blast
    Lee S.
    Lee S.

What's biting with Hurricane Charters in Panama City Beach

There's no end in sight to the fishing season, as the warm weather and range of fish entices anglers of all sorts to PCB. Red Snapper can be caught on weekends, so don't miss your final chance to get a few for the grill. 

Top catches for September

Fishing reports

Angler proudly displaying a large Redfish while fishing in a marsh environment, showcasing the vibrant colors of the catch against the natural backdrop.

Hot Redfishing

May 4, 2025 • Panama City Beach
Early morning topwater fishing for Redfish has been very good on higher tide cycles the last few weeks.
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