Captain
Brian Sullivan

Member since June 2017 Panama City, United States
Background
I grew up in Panama City and have lived here for almost 50 years. As a young boy, I loved to fish and as I got older I knew I wanted to be on the water every day. I started out as a deckhand and worked to obtain a USCG Captain's license. I have fished the local waters as well as down in the FL Keys. Fishing is my passion and I wouldn't want it any other way. One of the best parts about being on the water is the people I take out – if they are having a great time, I am having a great time.
Techniques
Our boat is a 21' Carolina Skiff, which has a T-top for shade. On our offshore trips (up to 9 miles) we could catch a wide variety of fish – Red Snapper, King Mackerel, Triggerfish, Vermillion Snapper, Amberjack, Mahi Mahi, and Grouper. On our inshore trips, we could catch a whole other variety of fish – Redfish, Speckled Trout, Spanish Mackerel, Black Drum, and Sheepshead. We provide a fishing license for up to 4 people, gear/tackle, bait, and a cooler with ice for your beverages. We can also customize your trip any way you want it – a little bit of sightseeing, or dock and dine, maybe take a fishing rod or two?!

Hey, I'm Captain Brian Sullivan

Panama City, United States
Background
I grew up in Panama City and have lived here for almost 50 years. As a young boy, I loved to fish and as I got older I knew I wanted to be on the water every day. I started out as a deckhand and worked to obtain a USCG Captain's license. I have fished the local waters as well as down in the FL Keys. Fishing is my passion and I wouldn't want it any other way. One of the best parts about being on the water is the people I take out – if they are having a great time, I am having a great time.
Techniques
Our boat is a 21' Carolina Skiff, which has a T-top for shade. On our offshore trips (up to 9 miles) we could catch a wide variety of fish – Red Snapper, King Mackerel, Triggerfish, Vermillion Snapper, Amberjack, Mahi Mahi, and Grouper. On our inshore trips, we could catch a whole other variety of fish – Redfish, Speckled Trout, Spanish Mackerel, Black Drum, and Sheepshead. We provide a fishing license for up to 4 people, gear/tackle, bait, and a cooler with ice for your beverages. We can also customize your trip any way you want it – a little bit of sightseeing, or dock and dine, maybe take a fishing rod or two?!

My Charter Listing

Excellent
4.9 / 5
(270 reviews)
Panama City
 6 bookings in the past week.
 Instant Confirmation
Trips from US $350

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.9 / 5
out of 5 stars from 270 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.8 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.9 / 5
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Angler rating
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
97%
Friendly captain
100%
Recommend this charter
97%
Appropriate for children
98%
Satisfied with the boat
99%
Caught fish
90%
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Ashley F.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Amazing Vacation Experience

VERIFIED   NEW  2 Hour Kids Trip โ€” Catch/Release on July 31, 2026
We are so glad that we booked this fishing experience with Captain Sullivan. It was a last-minute decision, but it allowed...
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Chris W.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Understood the assignment!!!

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip โ€” Bottom Fishing AM on July 2, 2026
Letโ€™s just say Captain delivered. Absolutely a great fisherman. We spoke the night before to set some expectations and discuss...
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Gara C.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Great time fishing with Capt Sully!

VERIFIED   NEW  2 Hour Kids Trip โ€” Catch/Release on July 20, 2026
We had a wonderful kids fishing trip with Capt Sully! He was very kind! He took extra caution to avoid the rough surf to make...
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MIKE L.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Outstanding time on the water!

VERIFIED   Captain's Choice on July 1, 2026
Capt Sully was patient and took time to teach us (our first trip off shore).ย  Meet up location was easy.ย  Good conversation...
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Tommy J.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Great trip!

VERIFIED   NEW  Captain's Choice on July 17, 2026
Capt Sully is the best! We stayed inshore due to weather. My girls (19 & 21), Son (15), and myself all caught fishโ€ฆbecause...
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