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Austin Golden
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Austin Golden

Panama City, United States
50+ reviews
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.
Austin G.
Austin G.
Captain
Keith G.
Keith G.
First mate
Gage O.
Gage O.
First mate
Merisa W.
Merisa W.
Business partner

Charter

Rating

4.6
99 reviews
4.5
Boat & Equipment
4.8
Captain & Crew
4.6
Fishing Experience

What anglers say

91%
Good experience
96%
Friendly captain
94%
Recommend this charter
96%
Appropriate for children
92%
Satisfied with the boat
87%
Caught fish

All reviews (99)

Showing 1 – 5 of 99 reviews
  • Brad Alwine
    Brad Alwine
    us
    Georgia, US
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified

    Kid friendly Deep sea 6 hour fishing trip! 3rd of July

    6 hour bottom fishing morning trip • 3 adults • 1 child

    Want to take a minute and brag on the captain Keith and his communication. I was unsure of the address but he politely replied in a timely manner letting me know exactly where I needed to be and what time the following morning. The deckhand mark could not have been better with my 6-year-old son bringing in a whopping 48 fish! These guys know exactly what they're doing. Don't be fooled by a boat with a couple scuff marks on it. We go fishing a lot and these guys with the brand new fancy boats might have all the bells and whistles but these guys really know about fishing. Not only did they extend our boat trip an extra hour without any additional charge but the deckhand Mark made it his personal task to help my son have one of the best fishing trips we could have asked for. Again don't judge a book by its cover these guys are the real deal. We booked the trip last minute day before they took us out and it was a blast. We fished so hard that my son slept on the top of the diesel motor on the way home. Couldn't be more pleased with these guys!

    Reported catch:
    Spanish Mackerel
    Response from Captain

    thank you so much for the review

  • Brent Rutterbush
    Brent Rutterbush
    us
    Tennessee, US
    Member since 2025
    4.7
    Verified

    Last minute trip

    6 hour bottom fishing morning trip • 3 adults

    We booked a trip very last minute but Golden Legacy Charters were able to accommodate our requests. Captain Austin and deck hand Gage worked their butts off keeping us catching fish. Gage moved like no other deck hand I've seen. That man never stops while trying to get you hooked up. When we stopped to do some drop fishing Captain Austin was quick to move us to several locations till we found bites. We caught a number of fish and while some were smaller, we caught several keepers as well. While the ship is without some of the larger ship emmenites, Golden Legacy Charters still puts you on the fish with a very competitive price and an experience that's hard to beat.

  • Greg Hamrick
    Greg Hamrick
    us
    Alabama, US
    Member since 2025
    5.0
    Verified

    Great time!

    Afternoon 6 hour bottom fishing • 6 adults • 1 child

    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. The crew was disappointed in the results but we were not. We had an awesome time and plan on doing another trip with them. If you are looking for a great crew and and great fishing trip, pick this boat and crew!

    Reported catch:
    Lane Snapper
    Red Snapper
    Pink Snapper
    Response from Captain

    Thank you always a pleasure have yall can't wait to see you again

  • Sherman Ramsey
    Sherman Ramsey
    us
    West Virginia, US
    Member since 2023
    5.0
    Verified

    First trip with Golden Legacy

    4hr afternoon spainsh trip • 6 adults • 2 children

    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 great fish. I will definitely do it again when I come back to Panama City Beach.

  • Haley Chandler
    Haley Chandler
    us
    Georgia, US
    Member since 2023
    4.7
    Verified

    10hr trip on Golden Legacy charters with Capt Austin and Jacob.

    10 Hour Trip – Bottom Fishing • 6 adults

    Super chill captain and deckhand. They knew what they were doing 100% of the time. Capt. Austin put us on the fish and Jacob took care of us like nobody we've ever seen. They knew which bait to use, which not to use, and how deep/shallow to keep the bait. Even though the fish weren’t biting like they should due to the full moon, the captain and crew still pulled through with the most spectacular fishing experience we have ever had. 1,000% would recommend Capt Austin, Jacob and Golden Legacy Charters to anyone who asks us. We look forward to booking you guys again. Thank you for the amazing time.

    Reported catch:
    Red Snapper
    Response from Captain

    Thank you so much for your review. We appreciate it greatly, and look forward to taking yall fishing again.

Real catches shared by our community

  • Golden Legacy Charters, LLC
    Golden Legacy Charters, LLCPanama City, FL
    A young angler and an adult are fishing together on a boat, enjoying a sunny day on calm waters, with the child actively reeling in a catch.
    Brad A.
    Brad A.
    Want to take a minute and brag on the captain Keith and his communication. I was unsure of the address but he politely replied in a timely manner letting me know exactly where I needed to be and what time the following morning. The deckhand mark could not have been better with my 6-year-old son bringing in a whopping 48 fish! These guys know exactly what they're doing. Don't be fooled by a boat with a couple scuff marks on it. We go fishing a lot and these guys with the brand new fancy boats might have all the bells and whistles but these guys really know about fishing. Not only did they extend our boat trip an extra hour without any additional charge but the deckhand Mark made it his personal task to help my son have one of the best fishing trips we could have asked for. Again don't judge a book by its cover these guys are the real deal. We booked the trip last minute day before they took us out and it was a blast. We fished so hard that my son slept on the top of the diesel motor on the way home. Couldn't be more pleased with these guys!
  • Golden Legacy Charters, LLC
    Golden Legacy Charters, LLCPanama City Beach, FL
    Three anglers proudly displaying their catch of several Mackerel on a catch board at a marina in Panama City.
    Fish 1
    King Mackerel (Kingfish)
    Robert S.
    Robert S.
    Had a great time and had good time fishing.
  • Golden Legacy Charters, LLC
    Golden Legacy Charters, LLCPanama City Beach, FL
    A group of anglers proudly displaying their catch of several Mackerel on a catch board at the marina, showcasing a successful fishing trip.
    Fish 1
    King Mackerel (Kingfish)
    Sherman R.
    Sherman R.
    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 great fish. I will definitely do it again when I come back to Panama City Beach.
  • Golden Legacy Charters, LLC
    Golden Legacy Charters, LLCPanama City Beach, FL
    A group of five anglers proudly displaying their catch of Snapper and other fish on a board at the dock, showcasing a successful day of fishing in a sunny coastal environment.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    Red Snapper
    Blake S.
    Blake S.
    Snapper didn’t bite but had a fantastic trip!!! Caught lots of fish and my kids had a blast!!! Captain and deck hand were great
  • Golden Legacy Charters, LLC
    Golden Legacy Charters, LLCPanama City Beach, FL
    A fisherman is actively reeling in a catch on a boat in open water, showcasing the excitement of the fishing experience.
    Fish 1
    Mutton Snapper
    Greg H.
    Greg H.
    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. The crew was disappointed in the results but we were not. We had an awesome time and plan on doing another trip with them. If you are looking for a great crew and and great fishing trip, pick this boat and crew!
  • Golden Legacy Charters, LLC
    Golden Legacy Charters, LLCPanama City Beach, FL
    Two anglers posing for a selfie on a sunny day, enjoying their time on the water.
    Richard B.
    Richard B.
    Really enjoyed the trip captain was great and the deck hand was on fire all day the boat was smaller but the crew made up for it
  • Golden Legacy Charters, LLC
    Golden Legacy Charters, LLCPanama City Beach, FL
    A family group proudly displaying their catch of Red Snapper on a catch board at the marina, showcasing a successful fishing trip.
    Fish 1
    Red Snapper
    Holly S.
    Holly S.
    Our group did a 6 hour trip with this crew and they were great! Would def recommend to anyone looking to go out for a fishing trip! We will be using them again in the future!
  • Golden Legacy Charters, LLC
    Golden Legacy Charters, LLCPanama City Beach, FL
    A family proudly displaying their catch of Snapper on a catch board at the dock, showcasing a successful night fishing trip.
    Fish 1
    Red Snapper
    Ellavee L.
    Ellavee L.
    Our family had a great time just trying to catch some fish and making some great memories !!!
  • Golden Legacy Charters, LLC
    Golden Legacy Charters, LLCPanama City, FL
    A family group proudly displays their catch of King Mackerel and other fish on a board at the dock, showcasing a successful fishing trip.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    King Mackerel (Kingfish)
    King Mackerel, mahi, and bonita are always fun to catch.
  • Golden Legacy Charters, LLC
    Golden Legacy Charters, LLCPanama City, FL
    Three anglers proudly displaying a variety of fish, including Snapper and Mahi Mahi, arranged on a catch board at the dock after a successful fishing trip.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    +1
    Red Snapper
    10hr bottom fishing trip

What's biting with Golden Legacy Charters, LLC 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

A family group proudly displays their catch of King Mackerel and other fish on a board at the dock, showcasing a successful fishing trip.

Trolling trip

Jul 4, 2024 • Panama City
King Mackerel, mahi, and bonita are always fun to catch.
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Three anglers proudly displaying a variety of fish, including Snapper and Mahi Mahi, arranged on a catch board at the dock after a successful fishing trip.

10 hour with 3 people

Jun 11, 2024 • Panama City
10hr bottom fishing trip
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A group of anglers proudly displaying their catch of Red Snapper on a catch board at the dock, showcasing a successful fishing trip.

8hr with 6 people

Jun 3, 2024 • Panama City
8hr bottom fishing trip with a full boat.
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A young angler proudly displays a large King Mackerel at the marina, surrounded by a group of fellow fishermen and a catch of Snapper.

Fun 10hr bottom fishing

Jun 5, 2021 • Panama City
Great trip fun group to take fishing, they caught a variety of fish Red Snapper, vermilion snapper, white snapper lane snapper, a king mackerel as well as some Red grouper.
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A family group proudly poses with their catch of Snapper and other species displayed on the dock after a successful fishing trip.

6 hour bottom fishing

May 28, 2019 • Panama City
This family had the best time fishing for Vermillion
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A young angler proudly displaying a large fish at the dock, showcasing a successful fishing trip.

Pre snapper season 6 hour

May 26, 2019 • Panama City
Fish still bite when before red snapper season
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