Panama City Fishing Reports (December 2025)

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Fishing reports straight from our guides in Panama City

Greg Gladden
Panama City, Florida
Reported: 1 year ago

Lots of redfish lately. Big and small. Tarpon will be here mid May

Greg Gladden Panama City, Florida Reported: 1 year ago

Lots of redfish lately. Big and small. Tarpon will be here mid May

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Trey Senterfitt
DeFuniak Springs, Florida
Reported: 1 year ago

School is winding down for me and students. Last day is 5/29. I’m ready to get back to doing what I love!

Trey Senterfitt DeFuniak Springs, Florida Reported: 1 year ago

School is winding down for me and students. Last day is 5/29. I’m ready to get back to doing what I love!

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Jason Shingler
Panama City, Florida
Reported: 2 years ago

Hello folks. The redfish bite has been fantastic. We are making short runs into the St. Andrew Bay back country and literally on fish within minutes.

Jason Shingler Panama City, Florida Reported: 2 years ago

Hello folks. The redfish bite has been fantastic. We are making short runs into the St. Andrew Bay back country and literally on fish within minutes.

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Nathan Stow
Panama City, Florida
Reported: 2 years ago

Red snapper bite has been the fantastic. We have limited out on every trip.

Nathan Stow Panama City, Florida Reported: 2 years ago

Red snapper bite has been the fantastic. We have limited out on every trip.

Mangrove Snapper, Red Snapper, Scup Fishing in Panama City Beach, Florida

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Jimmy Early
DeFuniak Springs, Florida
Reported: 2 years ago

The Bulls reds are tearing it up, literally! Broken lines, straitened hooks and a broken pole but still managed to get these three in the boat.

Jimmy Early DeFuniak Springs, Florida Reported: 2 years ago

The Bulls reds are tearing it up, literally! Broken lines, straitened hooks and a broken pole but still managed to get these three in the boat.

Redfish Fishing in Santa Rosa Beach, Florida

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Trey Senterfitt
DeFuniak Springs, Florida
Reported: 2 years ago

Water conditions are the best they've been in 4 months! Jacks n reds are schooling up. Trout bite is good. Things are lining up for one of my favorite time's to catch fish.

Trey Senterfitt DeFuniak Springs, Florida Reported: 2 years ago

Water conditions are the best they've been in 4 months! Jacks n reds are schooling up. Trout bite is good. Things are lining up for one of my favorite time's to catch fish.

Jack Crevalle Fishing in Santa Rosa Beach, Florida

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Trey Senterfitt
DeFuniak Springs, Florida
Reported: 2 years ago

Fish I caught this past Sunday. Worked hard for them!

Trey Senterfitt DeFuniak Springs, Florida Reported: 2 years ago

Fish I caught this past Sunday. Worked hard for them!

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Nick Tate
Santa Rosa Beach, Florida
Reported: 2 years ago

Offshore fishing for red snapper is hot right now! Let's go fishing!!

Nick Tate Santa Rosa Beach, Florida Reported: 2 years ago

Offshore fishing for red snapper is hot right now! Let's go fishing!!

Red Snapper Fishing in Santa Rosa Beach, Florida

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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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