Nick Dorado
Captain

Nick Dorado

Panama City Beach, United States
25+ reviews
Capt. Nick grew up fishing and spearfishing with his dad in the early 2000s in Panama City Beach. This adventurous water-loving dad-and-son duo also did various inshore and offshore diving on the reefs. As Capt. Nick grew older, his passion and love for the water and fishing never waned. He used to work as a divemaster on a dive boat for five years. By 2015, he started guiding independently. The captain says: 'When I'm out on the water, I turn everything else off and separate what's going on out on the land. It's the challenge of finding fish and getting on a good bite, and then seeing the joy on people's faces when they catch something – especially the first time they reel in that really big fish!' For Capt. Nick, it's the joy and excitement many encounter fishing that keeps him out on the water. Through deep sea fishing on the Gulf of Mexico, he works hard to bring to life the stories people have only read and heard about!

Charter

Rating

4.9
28 reviews
4.8
Boat & Equipment
5.0
Captain & Crew
4.9
Fishing Experience

All reviews (28)

Showing 1 – 5 of 28 reviews
  • Tina Nguyen
    Tina Nguyen
    us
    Tennessee, US
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified

    We enjoyed our 1st fishing trip very much !

    4 Hour–Nearshore Gulf Fishing (AM) • 6 adults • 1 child

    Thank you Captain Nick for an amazing experience! We loved it and def come back

  • Christine Martin
    Christine Martin
    us
    Georgia, US
    Member since 2023
    5.0
    Verified

    Half day trip with Capt. JOSH

    4 Hour–Nearshore Gulf Fishing (AM) • 2 adults • 1 child

    My son and I arrived at 6 am .Capt Josh was ready to go. He explained to my son and I what we were going to do and we headed out. My son had never fished in salt water and its been way to long for me. Josh was so patient with both of us. He untangled me several times and even hooked a really big fish for TJ to reel in. Josh only threw me over board once JUSTKIDDING. I will come back and request Josh to take us out again, hopefully when I can keep 2 of those Snappers I caught. Thank yall for helping this mom out we had a great time....

    Reported catch:
    Vermilion Snapper
  • Troy Selph
    Troy Selph
    us
    Oklahoma, US
    Member since 2025
    5.0
    Verified

    Catch Of The Day- Captain Billy of Blue Sky Fishing

    4 Hour–Nearshore Gulf Fishing (AM) • 4 adults

    Fun courteous helpful professional that knows the business well. Thanks for a good time. We enjoyed your company and loved pulling in all the fish. Troy, Toni, Charlie and Kendall from Texas and Omlaboma

  • George Schleusner
    George Schleusner
    us
    Missouri, US
    Member since 2023
    4.3
    Verified

    Fishing with Nick

    5 Hour–Nearshore Gulf Fishing (PM) • 2 adults
  • Pete Scott
    Pete Scott
    us
    Missouri, US
    Member since 2023
    5.0
    Verified

    Captain Dave

    4 Hour–Nearshore Gulf Fishing (PM) • 6 adults • 2 children

    Captain Dave was a blast and we hauled in a ton of snapper and trigger fish!

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