Captain
Jonathon Hartsfield

Member since May 2017 Panama City Beach, United States
Background
I've been fishing Panama City Beach for 23 years. I have a absolute love for fishing and the enjoyment it brings people. I provide a professional experience for every customer with lots of laughs and big fish!
Techniques
The techniques we use depend on what we are fishing for. Offshore bottom fishing for snapper and grouper is done with live and dead bait over several different reefs and wrecks. Offshore trolling is done with livebait, lures and plugs for several different species including king mackerel, sailfish, tuna, and mahi mahi. Inshore light tackle fishing for redfish, trout, and flounder is done with live bait, artificial lures and soft plastics. Sight fishing from the tower for tarpon and cobia is done with live bait, big bucktail jigs, and swimbaits.

Hey, I'm Captain Jonathon Hartsfield

Panama City Beach, United States
Background
I've been fishing Panama City Beach for 23 years. I have a absolute love for fishing and the enjoyment it brings people. I provide a professional experience for every customer with lots of laughs and big fish!
Techniques
The techniques we use depend on what we are fishing for. Offshore bottom fishing for snapper and grouper is done with live and dead bait over several different reefs and wrecks. Offshore trolling is done with livebait, lures and plugs for several different species including king mackerel, sailfish, tuna, and mahi mahi. Inshore light tackle fishing for redfish, trout, and flounder is done with live bait, artificial lures and soft plastics. Sight fishing from the tower for tarpon and cobia is done with live bait, big bucktail jigs, and swimbaits.

My Charter Listing

Excellent
5.0 / 5
(32 reviews)
Panama City Beach
Trips from US $700

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
5.0 / 5
out of 5 stars from 32 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (51)
September fishing trip
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First Time\/Best Time
+48
Angler rating
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
100%
Friendly captain
100%
Recommend this charter
84%
Appropriate for children
100%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Caught fish
96%
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Kyle N.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

First Time/Best Time

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip on July 10, 2025
I donโ€™t even like fishing - my teenage son does. The whole trip was a blast. Went to the first place and didnโ€™t have any...
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Rachel G.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Informative and Patient

VERIFIED   3hr Kids Trip on June 23, 2025
Captain Chewy was a fantastic captain for our Kids Fishing Trip. He was patient with the littles (4 and 6) and worked hard...
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Presley H.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Awesome Captain!!

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip on July 9, 2025
Chewy was the best! He knows his stuff. If there wasnโ€™t something biting within a few minutes, he moved on to somewhere they...
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Jennifer H.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Best fishing trip ever!

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip on April 15, 2025
Captain Chewy showed us the best time fishing on the Gulf! We caught loads of fish and learned a great deal about fishing in...
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Casey F.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

September fishing trip

VERIFIED   NEW  Half Day Trip on September 13, 2025
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