Panama City Deep Sea Fishing Charters

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Top Deep Sea Fishing in Panama City

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29 ft

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Panama City
Gulf of America Fishing Trip
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Fishing on the beautiful Gulf of America.
Price for up to 4 people
US $750
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44 ft

up to 13

 
Federally permitted
 
Panama City
6 hr afternnon bottom fishing trip
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Charter Boat Freedom is a top-quality, customer-oriented business that offers unforgettable Panama City Beach fishing adventures. This is an outfit that does not tolerate second best. Fish with them, and you’ll be cared for by a courteous and profes
Price for up to 13 people
US $1,800

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41 ft

up to 6

 
Federally permitted
 
Panama City
SF - 8 hr SHARED SNAP 7/4
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This trip will target whatever is in season that we can put in the box and bring home for supper or catch and release. We will also high-speed troll for kings and Spanish and whatever happens by that takes a fancy to what we are pulling! Regulations and limits well vary. Grab a spot on one of these limited SNAPPER TRIP 8 hr . Targeting Snapper
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US $250

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43 ft

up to 6

 
Federally permitted
 
Panama City
The ALL THE WAY 12 Hour
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The ALL THE WAY 12 hour Bottom Fishing trip is a Offshore Bottom Fishing Trip geared to fishing in Deeper Water. It is subject to Various fishing seasons. So message us so we can discuss what is open and closed season. Trolling lures on way out and in.
Price for up to 6 people
US $2,800
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36 ft

up to 6

 
Federally permitted
 
Panama City
8 Hour-Bottom Fishing/Trolling
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Looking for an exciting fishing Trip Our 8-hour trolling and bottom fishing trip is the perfect way to get out on the water, experience the thrill of the catch, And venture out a little farther than our 6-hour trips to work on some bigger fish This trip is ideal for both beginners and experienced anglers, offering guaranteed action as we target some of the Gulf’s most prized species, including , White Snapper, Vermilion Snapper, and Triggerfish!
Price for up to 6 people
US $1,600

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26 ft

up to 6

 
Federally permitted
 
Panama City
12 Hour Trip - Offshore 50+ miles
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We specialize in offshore trips and like to incorporate a few different techniques to bring in as many quality fish as possible. For those who can never get enough. This 12-hour day trip gives all day to go further(35-50+ miles out), hit a huge range of our spots, target a wide range of species, and try as many techniques as possible to land some trophies. If you think you can handle it, we'll send it, let's go fill that box! Ask our captain about seasons and recommendations!
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Price for up to 4 people
US $2,640
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25 ft

up to 6

 
State licensed
 
Panama City
8 Hour Trip
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Spend 8 hours on Florida's bountiful waters and experience the fishery to the fullest. Captain Richard will provide all fishing equipment you need and make sure you have a great time on the water. You are also covered for a fishing license and fish cleaning.
Price for up to 2 people
US $1,200

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22 ft

up to 4

 
State licensed
 
Panama City
Red Snapper
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Red Snapper season is open through the end of July with additional fall dates available as well. We will target Red Snapper primarily onnthis trip, but many other target species are available as well.
Price for up to 4 people
US $750
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24 ft

up to 6

 
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Panama City
6hr pm trip
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6 hour afternoon trip
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Price for up to 6 people
US $1,080

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28 ft

up to 6

 
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Panama City
10 Hour Trip – Offshore
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Spend the day out on the water fishing in the Gulf of Mexico. Depending on the season, we will be trolling/reef/wreck fishing targeting what is currently in season. The trip includes rods, reels, tackle, bait, and a fishing license.
Price for up to 4 people
US $1,600

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Deep Sea Fishing in Panama City

If you're ready to hook into the biggest game fish out there, get a load of the deep sea fishing Panama City, FL has in store. This offshore experience will take you somewhere between 30-100 miles into the Gulf of Mexico, where the Bluewater lies.

Out here, you’ll find a whole different breed of sport fishing. Whether you’re trolling for Marlin and Tuna, bottom fishing for Snapper, or deep dropping for Swordfish, the deep sea will make a hardcore angler out of you.

What to Catch and When to Target it

Deep sea fishing in the Gulf starts to pick up momentum in April, when Marlin (Blue and White), Wahoo, Mahi Mahi, Sailfish, Tuna, and trophy sized Sharks make their annual debut.

You can target these pelagic fish while trolling 45+ miles offshore, anytime from spring until November. Fishing so far from shore usually calls for an extended day trip (10-12 hours), though you can target some species like Mahi Mahi and Wahoo on a trip as short as 4-8 hours. An overnight charter could take you up to 100 miles offshore, where you’ll find Yellowfin Tuna in summer.

On the other hand, the deep sea offers excellent bottom fishing any time of year. You’ll find a wide variety of large Snapper, Grouper, and Triggerfish biting 30 miles offshore and beyond. Cobia and Spanish Mackerel make an appearance near the wrecks and reefs in spring, followed by large Amberjack. For a chance to catch really big fish, plan on a trip of 6 hours minimum.

If you make it up to 60 miles out or more, you can deep drop for Swordfish in water thousands of feet deep.

Of course, the weather is not always accommodating. Long treks offshore are best planned between May and September, when you can expect safe conditions on the water.

Bear in mind that some species are closed to harvest at certain times, most notably Red Snapper. Seasonal closures can change from year to year, so make sure you’re up to date on local fishing regulations ahead of time.

How to Fish

The majority of deep sea fishing in Panama City involves trolling and bottom fishing. You may also try your hand at deep dropping when targeting Swordfish or bottom fish in extreme depths. These methods allow you to target the deepest reaches of the ocean floor as well as fast, aggressive fish near the surface.

Trolling
Trolling is the standard method of catching Marlin, Tuna, Sailfish, Wahoo, Mahi Mahi, Sharks, and other high-speed pelagics in open water. Anglers use live bait as well as artificials, depending on the target species. You will also troll for Cobia and Spanish Mackerel near offshore wrecks and reefs.
 
Bottom Fishing
This tactic will help you target a wide variety of bottom fish in the Gulf, including White Snapper, Vermillion Snapper, Lane Snapper, Black Snapper, Red Snapper, Black and Red Grouper, and Triggerfish. Depending on the species, a little jigging may also be involved. Live bait and cut bait such as sardines, mullets, pinfish, and frozen squid all prove effective.
 
Deep Dropping for Swordfish
Deep dropping is the main method used to catch Swordfish, usually between 500-1,000 feet below. Depending on your captain’s preference, you may rely on electric reels or conventional ones.
 
While you can catch Swordfish by day, it’s typical to fish for this trophy at night, often using customized blinker or strobe lights to attract your target. Mullet, squid, and other live or cut bait are all effective depending on the depth you intend to fish.
 
Some fishermen also slow troll (2 or 3 knots) for Swordfish at night, using a downrigger to set their bait 150-300 feet below. For this approach, attach a light stick 15-20 feet in front of your bait.

 

Panama City

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What anglers said about Deep Sea Fishing in Panama City

James S.
James S.
Reviewed 6 Hour Trip AM
Great family fishing trip.
5/5
Thanks to Craig and Brandon, all 6 of us caught fish and we got our limit of Red Snapper. 5 of the 6 people in our group had never been deep sea fishing, but good guides coached the novices to quick success . We can't wait to go again.
Kwonsoo M.
Kwonsoo M.
Reviewed 6 Hour Trip AM
Great deckhand / experienced captin
5/5
The deckhand was very kind and well support for us. We could get a lot of big fishes even though this is the first time for deep sea fishing. The captin may know the fishing spot exactly.
Haydn J.
Haydn J.
Reviewed 3 Hour Kids Trip
Kids trip
5/5
It was a great experience for our kiddos ages 3 and 6! Stephen was knowledgeable of the area and the fish we were catching. He took drove us out to some nearby docs to give the kids a chance to catch a few small fish, which gave plenty of excitement, and we even got to see tons of dolphins. Although it scared the fish off, the kids were happy either way. I would definitely recommend capt Stephen, my husband and I can’t wait to catch him our next trip to do some deep sea fishing!
Connie G.
Connie G.
Reviewed 6 Hour AM - Nearshore
Great time!
5/5
This was our 3rd time deep sea fishing and this was by far the best experience. Capt Jo does an excellent job getting you to the fish. I had a request to catch mahi mahi and he put us on the spot we caught a bunch. Would definitely recommend him if going to PCB to fish you won’t be disappointed!
Roger B.
Roger B.
Reviewed Special 6 hour trip for Roger Barlow
Awesome trip
5/5
First off the staff are first class. I wanted to make my dying sons last lest request come to fruition. He wanted to do deep sea fishing. Well last minute booked trip the crew made it happen. They even went above by changing the time to accommodate my sons his pain. We had a blast even though we did not catch many fish we still had fun. I would definitely book with them again.