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Dexter Early
Dexter E.
Santa Rosa Beach, Florida
Reported 15 minutes ago
Fishing has been pretty good as far as catching fish, but a little slower on quality fish. Having clients that know how to fish makes all the difference in the world. It's been live bait early morning and soft plastics throughout the day
Dexter Early
Dexter E. Santa Rosa Beach, Florida Reported 15 minutes ago
Fishing has been pretty good as far as catching fish, but a little slower on quality fish. Having clients that know how to fish makes all the difference in the world. It's been live bait early morning and soft plastics throughout the day
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Ron Burgett
Ron B.
Panama City Beach, Florida
Reported 6 days ago
In between rain showers and small craft advisories we still manage to catch em
Ron Burgett
Ron B. Panama City Beach, Florida Reported 6 days ago
In between rain showers and small craft advisories we still manage to catch em
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Fishing in Panama City Beach, Florida
Fishing in Panama City Beach, Florida
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Stephen Hess
Stephen H.
Santa Rosa Beach, Florida
Reported 2 weeks ago
All fish are firing off, just need some anglers to get out there and get after them!
Stephen Hess
Stephen H. Santa Rosa Beach, Florida Reported 2 weeks ago
All fish are firing off, just need some anglers to get out there and get after them!
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Fishing in Panama City, Florida
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Jeff Ready
Jeff R.
Panama City Beach, Florida
Reported 3 weeks ago
September is an awesome month for fishing right now since nearly every species is in season, Gag Grouper, Red Snapper, Amberjack, Triggerfish, Vermillion and Lane Snappers, Red Grouper, Spanish and King Mackerel, Mahi Mahi, even some Redfish inshore! Some species will close at the end of the month but the fishing in October is still going to be on fire with all but a few species above still open season.
Jeff Ready
Jeff R. Panama City Beach, Florida Reported 3 weeks ago
September is an awesome month for fishing right now since nearly every species is in season, Gag Grouper, Red Snapper, Amberjack, Triggerfish, Vermillion and Lane Snappers, Red Grouper, Spanish and King Mackerel, Mahi Mahi, even some Redfish inshore! Some species will close at the end of the month but the fishing in October is still going to be on fire with all but a few species above still open season.
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Fishing in Panama City Beach, Florida
Fishing in Panama City Beach, Florida
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Nathan Stow
Nathan S.
Panama City, Florida
Reported 3 weeks ago
These are from the last few trips. Everything is open and the big snapper and grouper bite is hot right now!
Nathan Stow
Nathan S. Panama City, Florida Reported 3 weeks ago
These are from the last few trips. Everything is open and the big snapper and grouper bite is hot right now!
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Fishing in Panama City, Florida
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Chandler Williams
Chandler W.
Panama City Beach, Florida
Reported 3 weeks ago
Fishing is great!
Chandler Williams
Chandler W. Panama City Beach, Florida Reported 3 weeks ago
Fishing is great!
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Ron Burgett
Ron B.
Panama City Beach, Florida
Reported 4 weeks ago
Last 8 hour trip
4 hour trip rough seas
Ron Burgett
Ron B. Panama City Beach, Florida Reported 4 weeks ago
Last 8 hour trip
4 hour trip rough seas
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Jon Mcgowen
Jon M.
Panama City Beach, Florida
Reported 1 month ago
Fishing report... the bay fishing has been producing redfish on the flats with the speckled trout starting to move around some. Lots of rain has caused the fish to move a lot. The gulf fishing has been good with tons of action from catching and releasing tons of red snapper and some amberjacks. Plenty of fish for dinner fare from vermillion snapper to triggerfish and the occasional red grouper. Next week red snapper season opens back up and the gag grouper season will also open with amberjacks. The gulf will be booming with most target species being open for a...
Jon Mcgowen
Jon M. Panama City Beach, Florida Reported 1 month ago
Fishing report... the bay fishing has been producing redfish on the flats with the speckled trout starting to move around some. Lots of rain has caused the fish to move a lot. The gulf fishing has been good with tons of action from catching and releasing tons of red snapper and some amberjacks. Plenty of fish for dinner fare from vermillion snapper to triggerfish and the occasional red grouper. Next week red snapper season opens back up and the gag grouper season will also open with amberjacks. The gulf will be booming with most target species being open for a couple weeks in September.
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Dexter Early
Dexter E.
Santa Rosa Beach, Florida
Reported 1 month ago
Every now and then we hang into a good one
Dexter Early
Dexter E. Santa Rosa Beach, Florida Reported 1 month ago
Every now and then we hang into a good one
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Nathan Stow
Nathan S.
Panama City, Florida
Reported 1 month ago
Red snapper, vermillion snapper and grouper bite is still hot right now
Nathan Stow
Nathan S. Panama City, Florida Reported 1 month ago
Red snapper, vermillion snapper and grouper bite is still hot right now
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Recent Panama City Beach Reviews

  • ★★★★★
    Had a great time and very professional.

    Derek E. | October 7, 2026

    Trip: 2-Hour Kids Trip - 26’ Pathfinder

  • ★★★★★
    I booked this trip mainly for my 12 and 15 year old grandsons to experience. Max was an excellent guide and really made sure the boys had a great time and caught lots of fish. I would definitely book with Max for future trips.

    Jim D. | October 7, 2026

    Trip: 4-Hour Offshore Fishing

  • ★★★★★
    Keith did a great job he put us on the fish! Super nice guy as well.

    Gary C. | September 22, 2026

    Trip: Intense Inshore Action!

  • ★★★★★
    Enjoyed our fishing trip! Will book next time we are in Florida. Hunter was very nice and knowledgeable. Made sure we went home with fish for dinner.

    Melissa T. | September 11, 2026

    Trip: Reeling In Memories

  • ★★★★★
    Robbie was a great caption and his first mate Josh did a fantastic job getting my son involved catching bait and sharks! Had to work around some weather and they did a good job making sure we could still go and complete our trip.

    Cassondra L. | August 31, 2026

    Trip: 4 Hour Bay/5 Hour Gulf Shark Trips

  • ★★★★★
    Excelent trip. Will knows his stuff. Had a great time. Caught so many different species.

    Eric P. | August 28, 2026

    Trip: Panama City On Light Tackle

  • ★★★★★
    Great day on the water! Booked the Bluewater FAD trip and captain Jon worked his tail off to put us on fish despite sea conditions. The pelagic bite was slow, but we managed to put a few Mahi in the boat. Then Jon suggested we pivot to some deep drops for Golden Tilefish to finish the day off - that resulted in 13 tilefish hitting the deck to finish off the day.

    Caleb W. | August 27, 2026

    Trip: Offshore Bluewater FAD - BIG GAME

  • ★★★★★
    Hunter was awesome very nice professional and a great guide put us on the fish and we couldn’t quit catching them!

    Garrett S. | August 24, 2026

    Trip: Reeling In Memories

  • ★★★★★
    Good time Captain Brian great with kids and put us on reds,trout,flowder,Black Sea bass, we all had a good day Tight lines till the next time

    Bob H. | August 22, 2026

    Trip: PCB Half Day Inshore

  • ★★★★★
    We had a great time fishing with Jeff. Would book with him again. We also got to see some beautiful views!

    Halle H. | August 22, 2026

    Trip: 3 Hour Trolling

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