Captain
Gary Stanfill

Member since March 2021 Panama City Beach, United States
Background
I have always wanted to be a deep-sea fisherman and take customers out fishing! I love getting to watch families and young anglers get excited when they’ve caught a big keeper! We are excited to show you a GRooV time on the water!
Techniques
Bottom fishing with live bait

Hey, I'm Captain Gary Stanfill

Panama City Beach, United States
Background
I have always wanted to be a deep-sea fisherman and take customers out fishing! I love getting to watch families and young anglers get excited when they’ve caught a big keeper! We are excited to show you a GRooV time on the water!
Techniques
Bottom fishing with live bait
Our Team
Emily S.
Business associate

My Charter Listing

Excellent
4.7 / 5
(91 reviews)
Panama City Beach
 Last booking: 4 days ago
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Trips from US $1,050

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.7 / 5
out of 5 stars from 91 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (85)
Fishing with Gary
Amazing Fishing Trip!
Amazing Fishing Trip!
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Angler rating
78
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
88%
Friendly captain
94%
Recommend this charter
90%
Appropriate for children
97%
Satisfied with the boat
98%
Caught fish
91%
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Scott W.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Fishing with Gary

VERIFIED   6 Hour Trip โ€“ AM on June 27, 2023
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Gary S.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Fishing trip in May

VERIFIED   6 Hour Trip โ€“ Spring (AM) on May 5, 2023
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Chip O.
United States
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

8 hours at sea with family and captain Gary. Fun!

VERIFIED   8 Hour Trip โ€“ Spring (PM) on May 28, 2022
Captain Gary is a very laid back, easy going, easy to get along with man. Heโ€™s very knowledgeable regarding finding schools...
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Blake P.
Maple Park, IL
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Kid friendly full day

VERIFIED   6 Hour Trip โ€“ Low Season (AM) on February 8, 2022
Our 8 year old daughter, whoโ€™s opinion holds the most weight in matters such as this, had an absolute BLAST. When we started,...
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Jennifer W.
Colleyville, TX
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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6 hour trip

VERIFIED   6 Hour Trip โ€“ High Season (PM) on July 2, 2023
We had a fantastic trip with Captain Gary and Casey! They were friendly, knowledgeable, and quick to meet any need we had....
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