Panama City Beach Fishing Reports (October 2024)

Hop aboard with Captain Harry and gear up for an exciting day of fishing along the Florida coast! Departing from Port St. Joe, you'll explore the rich inshore waters of this pristine area, offering fantastic fishing opportunities without the need for long journeys. During your 4-6 hour excursion, Captain Harry will guide you through the beautiful bays and estuaries near Port St. Joe, where you'll target Redfish and Speckled Trout. Using classic light tackle and live bait, you'll have the chance to hook these prized catches. Whether you're an experienced angler or a beginner, Captain Harry is here to provide expert guidance and share valuable tips to help you reel in a memorable catch. For your adventure, you'll board Captain Harry's 24' Pathfinder Center console, an ideal vessel for navigating shallow waters and pursuing Redfish up onto the flats. While we encourage catch and release, Captain Harry is more than happy to clean and package any fish you choose to keep. He'll supply all the necessary fishing gear, including rods, reels, and tackle, as well as providing ice, water, bait, and fishing licenses. Feel free to bring along any additional food or drinks you'd like for your trip. Please note that spray sunscreen is not permitted onboard. Secure your booking today and prepare for an unforgettable fishing experience in Port St. Joe! Read More

On this kid-oriented fishing trip, you'll venture into the calm waters off Panama City Beach, staying close to maximize your fishing time. While on the boat, your captain will take his time to explain different types of fish and gear to the kiddos. Captain Terry loves showing kids the ropes, and his goal is to get the kids on any species of fish that will keep them entertained and having fun! With the limited amount of time on kids charters, these trips are primarily catch and release. You’ll be fishing aboard Captain Terry's 24' SeaPro center console, which is equipped with a 250-HP Yamaha outboard to give you a smooth, fast ride. She's also fully kitted out with a GPS, Fishfinder, Live Bait Well, Wireless Trolling Motor, Ice Box, and Life Jackets for all passengers. Captain Terry will provide all rods, reels, tackle, and lures. Don’t forget to bring food and drinks for the day, sunscreen, a hat, and a cooler with ice to take home your day’s catch. Come on down to Panama City Beach and make some lifelong memories! Read More

This is a special bottom fishing trip for the month of August while Amberjack and Triggerfish are back open in state water! Read More

Hop on board with Captain Jimmy and get ready for an action-packed day of fishing the flats. Captain Jimmy will help you target a variety of species on this 4-hour adventure, including Black Drum, Redfish, and Speckled Trout. All you'll need to target these picture-worthy fish is classic light tackle with artificial lures or live bait. Whichever fish you want to go after, just let Captain Jimmy know and he'll get you set up with the best bait/lure to get one on the line! He'll even clean any keepers you catch for no additional charge. Captain Jimmy's vessel is equipped with GPS, Fishfinder, a Live Bait Well, and a Wireless Trolling Motor to make your fishing experience as seamless as possible. Captain Jimmy will provide all license,rods, reels, tackle and live bait. We recommend you bring a hat, sunglasses, sunscreen and any food or drinks you might need to keep those energy levels up. Climb aboard with Captain Jimmy! Read More

Deep blue water fishing. We’ll fish anywhere from 40-80 miles off shore for the big snapper, grouper, wahoo, mahi and tuna. This is a long ride, but worth the wait. Relax in the bean bags and enjoy the ride while the captain navigates you safely out to the big fish off shore. Read More

Come have some serious fun and explore some of the most prolific waters in the area with Captain Alicia! You’ll be fishing on board her 55' Defender walkaround, a huge vessel that can take groups of more then twenty! She's equipped with a complete complement of amenities and equipment, including air conditioning, GPS, live wells, and bunkrooms, among other comforts. Regardless of the trip option you choose, you’ll be bottom fishing for some of the biggest species that call these waters home. **8-Hour Trip** Experience deep sea fishing like never before on this offshore excursion off of the Florida Panhandle coast! You'll be going up to 20–25 miles from shore to bottom fish for various species. **10-Hour Trip** This trip is perfect for anglers who love fishing the deep sea! Go 25–35 miles from the coast to bottom fish for various reef species. *12-Hour Trip* On this trip, you'll travel 25–40 miles from shore to target a range of species. Captain Alicia will provide all rods, reels, tackle, lures, a first mate, and live bait will be available for purchase at the local bait barge on the way out, (you can opt to catch it, but it does take 45 minutes to an hour and a half. We do not recommend that on trips less than 10 hours.) Remember to bring food and drinks for the day, a cooler with ice to take home your day’s catch, (fish processing at the dockside market is available for an added fee.) Bring your kids or your angling buddies and head out to a fishing adventure to remember with Captain Alicia! Read More