Gemma Thompson
Gemma Thompson
us
Tennessee, US
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Member since 2026
5.0
Verified

An Incredible Family Fishing Experience!

4 Hour Trip – Inshore/Bay4 adults2 children

We had an absolutely fantastic day on the water with Captain James! From the moment we left the dock, he made the experience fun, relaxed, and personalized for our family. He started by showing us how to catch our own bait, which the kids loved, then took care of baiting everyone’s hooks and getting us set up so we could focus on fishing. We visited several different spots throughout the day and caught a ton of fish—including a shark, which was definitely a highlight! Along the way, he shared interesting information about the local area and marine life that made the trip even more enjoyable. What really stood out was how wonderful he was with our kids. He was patient, kind, funny, and encouraging all day long, and he made the entire experience enjoyable for both the kids and the adults. At the end of the trip, we took our fish to the Gut Hut at the dock, where they cleaned, filleted, vacuum-sealed, and packaged everything for us. It’s exactly the kind of authentic coastal experience you hope to find—simple, efficient, and run by people who clearly know their craft. Having everything freezer-ready meant we could keep as much fish as we wanted without worrying about what we’d do with it afterward. We can’t recommend Captain James highly enough and will absolutely book another trip the next time we’re in the area!

Reported Catch
Flounder
Flounder

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Current
Panama City Guide Fishing
State licensed
5.0
(125)
24 ft
Group size 1 - 5
1 - 5
Fish 1
Fish 2
+10
4 hour trip • 5 persons
US $800

Rating

5.0
125 reviews
5.0
Boat & Equipment
5.0
Captain & Crew
5.0
Fishing Experience

What anglers say

  • 100%
    Great experience
  • 100%
    Family friendly
  • 100%
    Friendly captain
  • 100%
    Good boat
  • 96%
    Recommended
  • 98%
    Caught fish

All reviews (125)

Showing 1 – 5 of 125 reviews
  • John Haddy
    John Haddy
    us
    Colorado, US
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    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified
    NEW

    Great Saltwater Trip!!

    6 hour offshore deep sea • 4 adults

    Booked a 6 hour trip with Captain James or JD, caught lots of fish, Grouper, Mahi, Triggers and Snappers!! Captain Jamges was awesome with my Wife, Daughter and Son in law who had very limited experience fishing, they had a blast!!!! Boat was clean and equipment was top notch. I would highly recommend JD for any excursion you have out of Panama City, oh and he even took time out to seek out some Dolphins which was important to the gals!! 🎣 JH in Colorado

  • Gemma Thompson
    Gemma Thompson
    us
    Tennessee, US
    •
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified

    An Incredible Family Fishing Experience!

    4 Hour Trip – Inshore/Bay • 4 adults • 2 children

    We had an absolutely fantastic day on the water with Captain James! From the moment we left the dock, he made the experience fun, relaxed, and personalized for our family. He started by showing us how to catch our own bait, which the kids loved, then took care of baiting everyone’s hooks and getting us set up so we could focus on fishing. We visited several different spots throughout the day and caught a ton of fish—including a shark, which was definitely a highlight! Along the way, he shared interesting information about the local area and marine life that made the trip even more enjoyable. What really stood out was how wonderful he was with our kids. He was patient, kind, funny, and encouraging all day long, and he made the entire experience enjoyable for both the kids and the adults. At the end of the trip, we took our fish to the Gut Hut at the dock, where they cleaned, filleted, vacuum-sealed, and packaged everything for us. It’s exactly the kind of authentic coastal experience you hope to find—simple, efficient, and run by people who clearly know their craft. Having everything freezer-ready meant we could keep as much fish as we wanted without worrying about what we’d do with it afterward. We can’t recommend Captain James highly enough and will absolutely book another trip the next time we’re in the area!

    Reported Catch
    Flounder
  • Sam Culver
    Sam Culver
    us
    Kentucky, US
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    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified

    memories of a lifetime/ginger spot

    4 Hour Trip – Inshore/Bay - 10:00 AM • 5 adults • 3 children

    JD was the best captain and helped us with our teens have the best experience. He taught us a lot and we had so much fun out on the water. Highly recommend JD to be capatin of your charter. JD’s demeanor was age appropriate and gave our teens plenty of “positive feedback” and kept them laughing and humbled haa. He is worth it and our whole experience was awesome, plus we kept all of what caught then paid Captain Anderson’s to process and bag our catches. 10 out of 10 and my family WILL do it again. Thanks JD and company for a quality experience and great memory! Cheers Jesus Dude!

  • Mark Downey
    Mark Downey
    us
    Alabama, US
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    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified

    Had a great time!

    4 Hour Trip – Inshore/Bay - 10:00 AM • 5 adults

    Captain James (JD) did a great job, putting us on plenty of fish today with lots of red snapper, grouper, and a bonito. We pivoted from our planned in-shore trip to go about 4-5 miles off-shore where the fish had been biting better. His boat was perfect for our party of 5 and handled the waves well. My 3 teenage boys had a blast and will definitely want to go back soon! Highly recommend Captain JD. He will work hard to put you on some good fish!

    Reported Catch
    Red Snapper
    Gag Grouper
    Red Grouper
  • Ethan Sitton
    Ethan Sitton
    us
    Missouri, US
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    Member since 2023
    5.0
    Verified

    Great Trip!!

    6 hour offshore • 4 adults

    We had an absolutely amazing trip with captain James. Immediately super friendly, accomodating, and had a great sense of humor. We caught a ton of different species, red grouper, scamp grouper, gag grouper, strawberry grouper, red snapper, vermillion snapper, white snapper, as well as even catching a stray shark. Came home with a cooler full of fish, the trip was a 10/10 for us. Will 100% be fishing with Captain James again very soon.

    Reported Catch
    Red Snapper
    Red Grouper
    Gag Grouper
    Scamp Grouper