Panama City Fishing Reports (December 2025)

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Fishing reports straight from our guides in Panama City

Harry Helms with Helms Fishing
Port St. Joe, Florida
Reported: 3 years ago

Harry Helms with Helms Fishing Port St. Joe, Florida Reported: 3 years ago

Bull Reds, Bull Reds, Bull Reds
It's very hot outside and and the bay water temperature is threw the roof. Finding moving water has been the key to success. Fishing deep grass flats close to the jetties has produced some keeper trout in a mostly dead bay. The one thing that has kept my clients and I going through this heat is the bull reds. Anywhere there is deep water and good current bull reds have been crushing their favorite prey. They have been plentiful with opportunities to catch them on live bait, plastics, and even fly if an angler can show some patience. Long fights and screaming drags is a great way to end the Summer!

Redfish fishing in Panama City Beach, Florida

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Kelia Paul with Long Shot Charter Fishing
Panama City Beach, Florida
Reported: 3 years ago

Red snapper fishing is still in full force. We have 23 days left of our federal season. We have been catching the Red Snapper on live Cigar Minnows, Pilchards, Boston Mackerel and whole white squid. The weather has been absolutely gorgeous and one of the prettiest June and Julys we've...

Kelia Paul with Long Shot Charter Fishing Panama City Beach, Florida Reported: 3 years ago

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Sloan Smith
Vernon, Florida
Reported: 3 years ago

Our new boat a 24 foot sea hunt flats boat

Sloan Smith Vernon, Florida Reported: 3 years ago

Our new boat a 24 foot sea hunt flats boat

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Trey Senterfitt
DeFuniak Springs, Florida
Reported: 3 years ago

Spanish mackerel bite has been good. Jack crevale and bulls showing up sporadically.

Trey Senterfitt DeFuniak Springs, Florida Reported: 3 years ago

Spanish mackerel bite has been good. Jack crevale and bulls showing up sporadically.

Jack Crevalle fishing in Santa Rosa Beach, Florida

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Trey Senterfitt
DeFuniak Springs, Florida
Reported: 3 years ago

New sleigh. 2011 Transport 200SVT with 175 Suzuki, Power Pole, Bait/Live Well, Trolling Motor w/ Spot Lock, GPS and Fish Finder. 20' length with 8' beam.

Trey Senterfitt DeFuniak Springs, Florida Reported: 3 years ago

New sleigh. 2011 Transport 200SVT with 175 Suzuki, Power Pole, Bait/Live Well, Trolling Motor w/ Spot Lock, GPS and Fish Finder. 20' length with 8' beam.

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Trey Senterfitt
DeFuniak Springs, Florida
Reported: 3 years ago

One of my favorites. Gentleman with autism catching one of his first fish! They didn't know how he'd react but I sensed he wanted to give it a go.

Trey Senterfitt DeFuniak Springs, Florida Reported: 3 years ago

One of my favorites. Gentleman with autism catching one of his first fish! They didn't know how he'd react but I sensed he wanted to give it a go.

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Nathan Stow
Panama City, Florida
Reported: 3 years ago

Snappers, mahi's, kings and groupers are biting right now

Nathan Stow Panama City, Florida Reported: 3 years ago

Snappers, mahi's, kings and groupers are biting right now

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★★★★★
Captain Eric was awesome, great trip, I would highly recommend him !!!
Jacob D. | November 26, 2025

Trip: 4 Hour Trip - 32' Scarab
★★★★★
We had the best time fishing on Captain Chris’s boat. He made our experience special and put us on top of the fish. The boat and equipment was first class and Captain Chris was such a pleasure to be with.
Gene W. | November 21, 2025

Trip: PCB Fishing Adventure
★★★★★
Great trip today with Jimmy. Perfect weather and company. Even caught a few fish. Will definitely go fishing with him again!
Peter P. | November 17, 2025

Trip: Early PCBeach Trip
★★★★★
Excellent day of fishing! Justin is a great guide, very good with kids. Would definitely book with him again.
Clay O. | October 23, 2025

Trip: Inshore Excursion PCB
★★★★★
It was the first-time ever inland fishing had a blast!!! Capt. Max did a great job..
Rob F. | October 20, 2025

Trip: 4-Hour Inshore
★★★★★
I want to be honest in this review. we had booked a trip with Mike, and was informed a day before the trip that it would not be with Mike, but it would be with another captain. the trip was fine. it wasnt great. it wasnt bad. we had nearly a half hour boat ride to get to the spot he wanted to fish and a half hour boat ride to get back. so right there we lost 25% of our time to fish, only leaving 3 hours. we did not fish any other spots. stayed in one place. we caught about a half a dozen fish that we could keep and clean. there were 6 of us total. 3 dads and 3 boys. the price before any type of tip was $875. Naturally we left a tip bringing the total to $1000. it was a fine trip, but unfortunately, i have to say it was not worth $1000 to fish for three hours off of the Jetty's at shell island. We had a decent time, but it was a little under-whelming.
Ryan G. | October 20, 2025

Trip: 4 Hour Trip – Inshore
★★★★★
Captain Trey was very kind and helpful, especially with our two small grandkids. Caught 5 different kinds of fish and had a great afternoon!
Scott P. | October 17, 2025

Trip: Family Special - 22’ TranSport
★★★★★
***** Captain Trey was very kind and knowledgeable - he went above and beyond to make sure our boys were able to catch some fish and have a good time - he had all of the equipment and we had a wonderful day on the water.
Carrie R. | October 16, 2025

Trip: Family Special - 22’ TranSport
★★★★★
Had a great trip! Everyone caught fish. Captain Corey and Dillon were awesome! Great job!
Daryl D. | October 16, 2025

Trip: 6 Hour Offshore Trip
★★★★★
We actually went out with Chandler. He was awesome! He made sure we found the fish. We never sat at a spot too long without a bite. He was very patient with our children as well. We will definitely be back!
Ashlie A. | October 13, 2025

Trip: Kid's First Fishing Adventure

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