Captain
Austin Golden

Member since March 2017 Panama City Beach, United States
Background
Captain Austin Golden is the owner and operator of Golden Legacy Charters. Austin started as a deckhand on party boats before moving to private charter boats. Before he bought his own boat, he was a captain on a commercial vessel. He's spent his life the water and, as he likes to say, fishing is in his blood.
Techniques
Capt. Austin's preferred techniques include light tackle and heavy tackle.

Hey, I'm Captain Austin Golden

Panama City Beach, United States
Background
Captain Austin Golden is the owner and operator of Golden Legacy Charters. Austin started as a deckhand on party boats before moving to private charter boats. Before he bought his own boat, he was a captain on a commercial vessel. He's spent his life the water and, as he likes to say, fishing is in his blood.
Techniques
Capt. Austin's preferred techniques include light tackle and heavy tackle.
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Our Team
Austin G.
Captain
Keith G.
First mate
Gage O.
First mate
Merisa W.
Business associate

My Charter Listing

Golden Legacy Charters, LLC

State licensed
Excellent
4.7 / 5
(94 reviews)
Panama City Beach
 Instant Confirmation
Trips from US $800

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.7 / 5
out of 5 stars from 94 reviews
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Boat
Excellent
4.6 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (117)
Great guys, fun trip!
First trip with Golden Legacy
Bite was tough
+114
Angler rating
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
96%
Friendly captain
99%
Recommend this charter
97%
Appropriate for children
99%
Satisfied with the boat
97%
Caught fish
91%
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Brent R.
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Experience:
Very good
4.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Last minute trip

VERIFIED   6 hour bottom fishing morning trip on July 30, 2025
We booked a trip very last minute but Golden Legacy Charters were able to accommodate our requests. Captain Austin and deck...
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Greg H.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Great time!

VERIFIED   Afternoon 6 hour bottom fishing on June 18, 2025
This was our second time on this boat. The captain worked hard to put us on fish but dolphins kept us from catching a lot.ย ...
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Sherman R.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

First trip with Golden Legacy

VERIFIED   4hr afternoon spainsh trip on July 15, 2025
We had a great time. Caught some nice fish. A storm hit about half way through the trip, but we never gave up and caught more...
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Blake S.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Bite was tough

VERIFIED   6 hour bottom fishing morning trip on July 12, 2025
Snapper didnโ€™t bite but had a fantastic trip!!! Caught lots of fish and my kids had a blast!!! Captain and deck hand were...
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Robert S.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Great guys, fun trip!

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trolling Trip (AM) on July 16, 2025
Had a great time and had good time fishing.
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