Dauphins Charter Fishing
Charter operator

Dauphins Charter Fishing

Panama City Beach, United States
Federal waters
250+ reviews
Coming from a family that has been in commercial fishing and charter fishing, Fishing has always been my passion. I came from 3 generations of fisherman. The Gulf of Mexico is considered my home! We look forward to showing you and your group what TIGHT LINES really means!
Alan R.
Alan R.
First mate
Don B.
Don B.
Captain

Charters

Rating

4.8
383 reviews
4.8
Boat & Equipment
4.9
Captain & Crew
4.8
Fishing Experience

What anglers say

92%
Good experience
100%
Friendly captain
94%
Recommend this charter
97%
Appropriate for children
97%
Satisfied with the boat
94%
Caught fish

All reviews (383)

Showing 1 – 5 of 383 reviews
  • Haley Mitchell
    Haley Mitchell
    us
    Kentucky, US
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified

    Had an amazing time!

    3 Hour Trip – Inshore - 4:00 PM • 2 adults

    Captain Don was incredible. He is truly passionate about fishing and teaching people how to fish. He will not do it for you, but he WILL coach you through catching the WHOLE time. He is a genuine guy and extremely knowledgable. He knows the best spots to find fish and will accomodate to any request you ask. He was kind enough to allow us to purchase an extra hour even though he had been out all day morning to night because he really is that determined to make sure each group has the best experience. We would fish with him a million times over again and recommend him to ANYONE whether its your first time going or your millionth time. My boyfriend ended up catching an over 40 inch redfish and we have no experience at all deep sea fishing!

    Reported catch:
    Redfish
  • Justin Myrick
    Justin Myrick
    us
    Georgia, US
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified

    The Picture Says it All!

    4 Hour- Trolling Peak Season(PM) • 5 adults • 2 children

    If I could give more than 5 stars, I would. Our trip almost didn’t happen as planned because of the weather, but the captain kept us informed, made safety the priority, and when conditions allowed, took us offshore. It ended up being one of the most unforgettable experiences my family has ever had. Within a short time, we hooked into a 47-pound sailfish, and I spent 45 minutes fighting it before we finally got it to the boat. The captain and mate were incredible throughout the entire fight—constantly coaching me, keeping everyone calm, and doing everything they could to help land the fish. When it was obvious the fish wasn’t going to survive because it had been foul-hooked and exhausted, they made sure none of it went to waste and expertly cleaned and packaged all of our fish. What impressed me most wasn’t just the fishing—it was how hard the crew worked all day. They were professional, knowledgeable, patient, and genuinely wanted everyone on board to have an amazing experience. My kids will be talking about this trip for years, and the memories (and pictures!) are something we’ll always cherish. If you’re looking for a charter that puts safety first, works incredibly hard to get you on fish, and treats you like family, this is the one to book. We can’t wait to come back!

    Reported catch:
    Mangrove Snapper
    Vermilion Snapper
  • Namit Goyal
    Namit Goyal
    us
    Indiana, US
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified

    ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Unforgettable Family Experience – Captain Don & Captain Ryan are the Best!

    4 Hr Trip – Inshore/Nearshore - 4:00 PM • 4 adults • 2 children

    We had an absolutely incredible experience with Dauphins Fishing Charter! I had originally booked a 3-hour trip but ended up upgrading to a 4-hour trip, and I am so glad I did—nobody ever complained about a fishing trip being too long! From the very start, the communication was top-notch. Captain Ryan was excellent to work with through FishingBooker and seamlessly helped me adjust our booking from a 4:00 PM slot to a 6:00 AM slot. Captain Don was our captain for the day, and he was phenomenal. He is a incredibly warm gentleman and was absolutely amazing and patient with the kids. We caught a ton of fish, including Snappers, Black Snappers, Flounder, Grouper, Pig Fish, and Sheepshead. The highlight of the trip was definitely my 10-year-old daughter catching the most fish of the day! Captain Don even let my 12-year-old son drive the boat for a bit, which had him on cloud nine. To top it all off, we got our catch cleaned right at the marina, and Captain Don gave us a stellar recommendation to head over to Dat Cajun Place for lunch, where they cooked up our fresh catch exactly how we wanted it. Overall, it was a flawless, amazing experience. We will definitely be booking with them again the next time we are in Panama City Beach! Highly, highly recommend.

    Reported catch:
    Sheepshead
    Flounder
  • Andres Rodriguez
    Andres Rodriguez
    us
    Georgia, US
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified
    NEW

    Absolutely phenomenal fishing trip.

    4 Hr Trip – Inshore/Nearshore - 12:00 PM • 4 adults

    On this fishing trip captain Don did an excellent job getting us to the fish and assuring we all caught fish. Within me and my 3 friends we were all able to catch a fish and experience what it is to catch a red fish. Captain Don is very experienced and beyond helpful getting us all in the water, showing us the many different strategies and assuring we all caught a fish.

  • Christy Lay
    Christy Lay
    us
    Georgia, US
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified

    We had a great trip!

    3 Hour Trip – Inshore • 4 adults

    Captain Don was the best! He knew exactly where to go to find the fish and worked hard the entire trip to put us on them. Even though we didn’t catch a lot of fish, we caught two huge redfish during the last 20 minutes of the trip, and it made the day even more exciting! Captain Don was incredibly kind and so patient with us, making the entire experience enjoyable from start to finish. I highly recommend booking a trip with him, and we will definitely book with him again the next time we’re in PCB!

    Reported catch:
    Redfish
    Speckled Trout

Real catches shared by our community

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    Great Crew
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    Special
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    Mac Daddy Red Snapper!
    James R.
    James R.
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    Great fishing trip
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    great trip!
    Bobbie H.
    Bobbie H.
  • Dauphins Charter Fishing
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    Fishing with Ryan
    Cleve M.
    Cleve M.
  • Dauphins Charter Fishing
    Dauphins Charter FishingPanama City Beach, FL
    Family Friendly and Very experienced
    William F.
    William F.
  • Dauphins Charter Fishing
    Dauphins Charter FishingPanama City Beach, FL
    Excellent Trip
    David M.
    David M.
  • Dauphins Charter Fishing II
    Dauphins Charter Fishing IIPanama City Beach, FL
    Great Afternoon Trip!
    Michael C.
    Michael C.
  • Dauphins Charter Fishing II
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    Good Times
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    Jennifer K.

Our Fishing Locations

What's biting with Dauphins Charter Fishing in Panama City Beach

It's hard to resist the last bite of Red Snapper on weekends, but there's much more to fishing. Make the most of the last of the offshore season to land Mahi and Grouper, while Flounder is the flavor of the month inshore.  

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