About Your Trip

Fish aboard the FV Black Magic for Red Snapper and multiple other species. The Black Magic features twin Caterpillar 3208 Turbo Charged engines, AC, Restrooms, and a galley for fixing sandwiches. She is the perfect vessel for families and groups of up to 6 persons.

About Your Boat

Boat Type: Sportfisher
Boat Manufacturer: Sea Ray
Year Built: 1986
Boat Length: 43
Engine Manufacturer: Catepiller
Total Horsepower: 640
Number of Engines: 2
Additional Amenities: Ac restrooms livewell outriggers

About Your Guide

Captain Black is a lifelong native of the area and has fished for 47 years gaining knowledge and experience fishing the waters in and around the Panama City Beach area. He is both proficient at the inshore bay, and the open gulf waters and is constantly searching for new techniques ... Read More

Start Location

5325 North Lagoon Drive, Panama City, FL, USA | Bodies of water fished: Gulf Of Mexico

Amenities and Information

Water Type

Deep Sea

Skill Levels

Advanced, Beginner, Intermediate

Music

You can play your own bluetooth music.

Boat Restroom

Available

Air Conditioning

This boat has air conditioning.

Weather

You will get a refund if the trip is canceled due to weather.

Tackle

You will need your own tackle.

Fish Cleaning

No cleaning service provided.

Beer

No beer allowed.

Live Bait

No live bait provided.

Species

Bull Shark, Hammerhead Shark, Kingfish, Red Grouper, Red Snapper, Vermillion Snapper

Techniques

Artificial Lure Fishing, Bottom Fishing, Cut Bait Fishing, Heavy Tackle Fishing, Light Tackle Fishing, Sight Casting, Topwater Fishing, Trolling

Packing / Extras

Everything you'll need for your trip: Bring whatever you want to eat and drink in a cooler.
Where to Buy a Fishing License: No license needed for this trip.

Things to Keep in Mind

Payment & Tipping: We use a cashless autopay system. We'll send you a boarding pass, and on the day of the trip, your guide will scan your boarding pass to automatically transfer the remaining balance. The only cash needed is to tip your guide (we recommend 20%).
Cancellation/Refund Policy: Cancel for free up to 14 days before the trip.

Pricing & Availability

To check pricing, please select a trip date, duration, group size and start time.

Cancel for free up to 14 days before the trip.

Reviews

Donna

Verified Review Fishing

One more thing. You charge a ridiculous amount and then you want us to give tips up to 25% and then pay to get our fish cleaned. We won’t be back.

Jason R

Fishing

Captain John and his right hand man Tyler are a class act. Greatest experience I've ever had on a fishing trip! We will definitely book with these guys again!

Misty D

Fishing

Wonderful Captain & First Mate Tyler was SO helpful! Put us right on the fish! Highly recommend!

Tracy K

Fishing

Awesome trip today. we all had fun today and caught some nice fish

Larry S

Fishing

Best Captain and First Mate Tyler you will find! We have gone out with them several times now and could not be more pleased. He always puts us on the fish and we have never not met our max fish. If you want to take you family and friends out ...Read More

Dan An S.

Fishing

We went shark fishing. Capt John put us on a NICE 6 ftr!!!! Really a class act with a super personality. He made us feel like family. Also, BIG SHOUT-OUT to Tyler. This young man was very knowledgeable, caring, and oh so helpful!!!! Yall ...Read More

Eric W

Fishing

Awesome fishing trip with captain John.

First Time Booking with Us?

Captain Experiences is the home of over 1000 Damn Good fishing and hunting guides. Our mission is to unlock the outdoors for everyone, and we want to help you get out there through our no-hassle online booking experience and our team of outdoors experts.

We vet our guides to make sure they are the best of the best. We want guides who not only put you on 'em, but show you a great time, keep you safe, and give you a memorable experience with your group.

Once you've paid your deposit at checkout, we'll send you a boarding pass. Just show your guide your boarding pass on the day of the trip, they'll scan it, the remaining balance will transfer automatically, and you'll be all set to get out there. Just make sure you bring a cash tip for the guide!

In the case of inclement weather, our guides will make the call and we'll work with you to reschedule your trip or issue a full refund. Your safety is our top concern.

Once you book the trip, we will connect you directly with the guide to go over any additional details. In the meantime, our location specialists are always available to answer your questions via email, text, chat, or call!