Captain
Terry McGowen

Member since November 2014 Panama City Beach, United States
Background
Captain Terry is the owner and a captain aboard Reel Fun Charters. He's been steering boats around the Gulf, and knows waters all the way from Louisiana to the Bahamas. Captain Terry has over two decades of experience, and delivers professional service to his customers. He has also taken part in deep sea tournaments with success, and is often asked to step behind the wheel of private boats. He uses quality fishing gear, and knows the spots where fish are biting.
Techniques
I like live bait and lite tackle. Lots more fun for the anglers.

Hey, I'm Captain Terry McGowen

Panama City Beach, United States
Background
Captain Terry is the owner and a captain aboard Reel Fun Charters. He's been steering boats around the Gulf, and knows waters all the way from Louisiana to the Bahamas. Captain Terry has over two decades of experience, and delivers professional service to his customers. He has also taken part in deep sea tournaments with success, and is often asked to step behind the wheel of private boats. He uses quality fishing gear, and knows the spots where fish are biting.
Techniques
I like live bait and lite tackle. Lots more fun for the anglers.
Our Team
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My Charter Listing

Excellent
4.8 / 5
(179 reviews)
Panama City Beach
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Trips from US $400

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.8 / 5
out of 5 stars from 179 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.8 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.8 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (134)
Amazing Fishing trip !
Amazing Fishing trip !
Reel fun fishing trip
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Angler rating
163
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
96%
Friendly captain
99%
Recommend this charter
96%
Appropriate for children
94%
Satisfied with the boat
99%
Caught fish
88%
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Matt J.
Rockmart, GA
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

5 hour trip

VERIFIED   5 Hour Trip โ€“ Offshore (AM) on June 9, 2022
Waves were too high to go out on the gulf the day we went out so we stayed in the bay. I didnโ€™t think weโ€™d catch much but...
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Jennifer W.
Winder, Georgia
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Half Day Trip with Captain Terry

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (AM) on March 27, 2021
My son has begged to go on a fishing excursion every time weโ€™ve come to PCB. This year, I thought, why not? Itโ€™s literally...
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Bryan W.
Kings Mountain, NC
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

August fishing trip

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (AM) on August 3, 2023
Very good trip to go on. Especially with my beginner 10 year old son. The Captain was very knowledgeable and courteous. He...
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Cristie H.
Athens, GA
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Four hour trip

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (AM) on July 7, 2022
We took a four hour trip, leaving at 6:30 am. John, our capital was awesome. He was funny and kind and patient, especially...
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Lisa L. R.
Inlet Beach, Florida
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Kids trip with Captain Josh

VERIFIED   2 Hour Kids Trip on September 8, 2023
We took our 6 year old for her first time fishing and we all had a great time! Captain Josh was easy going and put up with...
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