Panama City Fishing Reports (May 2026)

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Fishing reports straight from our guides in Panama City

Justin Redmon
Chipley, Florida
Reported: 2 months ago

Spring fishing at its best

Justin Redmon Chipley, Florida Reported: 2 months ago

Spring fishing at its best

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Eric Wilkas
Panama City Beach, Florida
Reported: 2 months ago

Eric Wilkas Panama City Beach, Florida Reported: 2 months ago

The bay fishing is excellent right now we are catching a lot of trout which we cannot keep until March 1. We are catching red fish and some flounder..
The offshore by has been producing limits of Vermilion snapper and a few keeper red grouper right now
We just added a new boat 25 foot Dorado flat for the near Shore experiences. These trips will be four hours at $700. Each additional hour is 150

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Hunter Novak
Panama City, Florida
Reported: 3 months ago

Enjoyed a 4 hr this morning bright and early a reel in the fun trip

Hunter Novak Panama City, Florida Reported: 3 months ago

Enjoyed a 4 hr this morning bright and early a reel in the fun trip

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Jordan Smith
Mary Esther, Florida
Reported: 3 months ago

Bass fishing!

Jordan Smith Mary Esther, Florida Reported: 3 months ago

Bass fishing!

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Justin Redmon
Chipley, Florida
Reported: 3 months ago

Sheepshead are moving in and spring redfishing

Justin Redmon Chipley, Florida Reported: 3 months ago

Sheepshead are moving in and spring redfishing

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Stephen Hess
Santa Rosa Beach, Florida
Reported: 3 months ago

In spite of cold weather and most species having closed seasons, the Red Snapper and Triggerfish bites have been great. Red Grouper and Vermillion Snapper for the cooler and an Amberjack or two for a nice big fish to catch and release

Stephen Hess Santa Rosa Beach, Florida Reported: 3 months ago

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Blake Hunter with Reel 30A Charters
Santa Rosa Beach, Florida
Reported: 4 months ago

Fishing on the beach has been really good

Blake Hunter with Reel 30A Charters Santa Rosa Beach, Florida Reported: 4 months ago

Fishing on the beach has been really good

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Eric Washington with Too Hot 2 Handle Charters
Panama City, Florida
Reported: 4 months ago

Water is cold. No pelagic species to target, but the Vermillion snapper are biting if you are looking for table fare. Larger species are also biting for catch and release.

Eric Washington with Too Hot 2 Handle Charters Panama City, Florida Reported: 4 months ago

Water is cold. No pelagic species to target, but the Vermillion snapper are biting if you are looking for table fare. Larger species are also biting for catch and release.

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★★★★★
Max was a great guide. I had a fun time and he was a great guy to talk to as well. He was prompt and we got out right fishing right away.
Greg J. | April 25, 2026

Trip: 4-Hour Inshore
★★★★★
Great time.
Stephen H. | April 18, 2026

Trip: Reeling In Memories
★★★★★
We had a great trip! Weather was amazing and fish were biting! Even with a little sea sickness we all had an amazing time. Captains kept it fun and were very knowledgeable and on point with a plan!
Alicia N. | April 14, 2026

Trip: PCB Reefs And Trolling
★★★★★
Max was great we had a lot of fun catching fish.
Darrel K. | April 13, 2026

Trip: 4-Hour Offshore Fishing
★★★★★
Very knowledgeable and helpful throughout the trip. Great insight and very punctual and informative with the kids
Lajohn S. | April 7, 2026

Trip: 2 Hour Kids Trip
★★★★★
Great experience!!! Caught some fish and made some good memories.
Jason H. | April 6, 2026

Trip: Santa Rosa Beach Hook-Up
★★★★★
Jon was a fantastic guide. We had a great couple hours of fishing. Great memories for my son and me. Can’t recommend Jon enough.
Benjamin B. | April 6, 2026

Trip: 2-Hour Kids Trip - 26’ Pathfinder
★★★★★
Captain Max did a great job putting us on some fish. The whole family had a great time.
John Z. | April 3, 2026

Trip: 4-Hour Offshore Fishing
★★★★★
Capt. Josh was great! He took my daughter and two grandkids (7 and 9) out for 2- hour tour; caught nine Spanish mackerel, great first experience on an ocean boat for the grandkids. Thank you!
Neal M. | April 3, 2026

Trip: 2 Hour Kids Trip
★★★★★
We had a great 4hr trip with Capt Max. Was a first time for my wife and daughter and they both were able to catch a lot of fish. We caught so many different types of fish and able to keep some grouper and trigger fish. Max is a friendly captain and we would definitely go out with him again.
Joe R. | March 27, 2026

Trip: 4-Hour Offshore Fishing

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