Captain
Nick Dorado

Member since May 2022 Panama City Beach, United States
Background
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!
Techniques
In the captain's own words: "It's a unique experience and there’s nothing on land quite like it... It's the unknown element of fishing that makes it so much fun. What’s on the end of your reel? What is the bite? What’s so cool is that you never know what you’re bringing up! Even if you lose one, you’ll always wonder: what was that? Sometimes fish breaks off and you lose it. But even then it's fun and you think about it all day long. The story stays with you. The experience lasts a lifetime."

Hey, I'm Captain Nick Dorado

Panama City Beach, United States
Background
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!
Techniques
In the captain's own words: "It's a unique experience and there’s nothing on land quite like it... It's the unknown element of fishing that makes it so much fun. What’s on the end of your reel? What is the bite? What’s so cool is that you never know what you’re bringing up! Even if you lose one, you’ll always wonder: what was that? Sometimes fish breaks off and you lose it. But even then it's fun and you think about it all day long. The story stays with you. The experience lasts a lifetime."

My Charter Listing

Excellent
4.9 / 5
(27 reviews)
Panama City Beach
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Trips from US $960

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.9 / 5
out of 5 stars from 27 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.8 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.9 / 5
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Angler rating
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
100%
Friendly captain
100%
Recommend this charter
89%
Appropriate for children
100%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Caught fish
94%
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Bambie K.
Henderson, KY
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Half Day Deep Sea Fishing with Captain Daryl

VERIFIED   4 Hourโ€“Nearshore Gulf Fishing (AM) on October 11, 2022
This was the best family experience!ย  Our Captain was expert at fishing and made me feel safe, although this momma was a hot...
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Christopher C.
Holly Springs, GA
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Experience:
Very good
4.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Half day

VERIFIED   4 Hourโ€“Nearshore Gulf Fishing (PM) on July 14, 2023
We went out with Captain Nick and had a blast! He was knowledgeable, kept putting us in the right spots. His patience with...
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Wesley S.
Covington, GA
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

4 hour am trip with captain Nicks

VERIFIED   4 Hourโ€“Nearshore Gulf Fishing (AM) on July 3, 2023
He asked what type of fishing we wanted to do and put us right on them. I already canโ€™t wait till next year to come back...
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JASON C.
Covington, GA
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

4 hour nearshore

VERIFIED   4 Hourโ€“Nearshore Gulf Fishing (PM) on May 31, 2023
Had a great time brought my 11 and 18 year old on their first saltwater trip. They had a blast got to ride back to the marina...
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Chad E.
Batesville, AR
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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5 hrs trip with Riley

VERIFIED   5 Hourโ€“Nearshore Gulf Fishing (AM) on July 2, 2023
This was the best time for our boys! Captain Riley was awesome and got us right on the fish. Highly recommend Captain Riley...
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