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Florida Panhandle Charters in Panama City Beach, Florida

Managed by Justin Driscoll

Inshore Nearshore

About Your Guide

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Captain Justin is an ace when it comes to fishing and hunting in Panama City Beach, and he's excited to get you out there. He loves working with anglers of all levels, including kids. In his words, "I have always felt most at home on the water where I enjoy both of my passions: fishing and waterfowl hunting. It has always been my dream to spread my passion and help others enjoy the outdoors. Working as a charter captain is allowing me to live out that dream! I look forward to talking with you, meeting you, and having nothing short of a great time, enjoying what we all love to do on the water! God Bless!"

Florida Panhandle Charters Trips

Fishing in Panama City
Fishing in Panama City
Fishing in Panama City
trip description for Kid's First Fishing Adventure in Panama City

Get out there and enjoy this fun, low-pressure kid's fishing trip with Captain Justin! This trip is 3 hours, and it's a perfect way to introduce kids to fishing for the first time. Justin will put them on some friendly inshore species and give them a chance to reel in their first fish! You'll be fishing from the deck of Captain Justin's 23' Sportsman 227 bay boat. This puppy comes equipped with a powerful 150-HP Yamaha outboard, plus a range of amenities to enhance your experience. This boat is perfect for a family fishing trip, with a T-Top for shade, Simrad electronics, and multiple live wells for bait. Captain Justin will provide you with all the equipment, tackle, and bait you need, plus ice for your food, drinks & fish. He'll also clean and bag your fish for you at the end of the day! All you need to bring is your sunscreen, sun-protective clothing, sunglasses, any food & drinks you'd like to enjoy onboard. Beer is welcome, but please—no hard liquor or wine, and no glass containers. If you've got Captain Justin at the wheel, your fishing adventure will surely be one to remember! Read More

Inshore Fishing Charter in Panama City

Kid's First Fishing Adventure

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23 ft 1 - 4 People From $660
Fishing in Panama City
Fishing in Panama City
Fishing in Panama City
trip description for PCB Bottomfishing Trip in Panama City

Nothing beats a day of bottomfishing in the beautiful water off of Panama City Beach! Captain Justin loves going after bottom fish species such as Vermillion Snapper, Triggerfish, and Grouper, and he'll make sure to put you right on top of some prizewinners! To hook these deep-water fish, you'll be jigging and throwing baits over reefs and rocks where these fish hang out. Not only are these species fun to fight, they're also delicious, and Captain Justin's cooler will keep them cold until you're back on the dock. You'll be fishing from the deck of Captain Justin's 23' Sportsman 227 bay boat. This puppy comes equipped with a powerful 150-HP Yamaha outboard, plus a range of amenities to enhance your experience. This boat is perfect for a family fishing trip, with a T-Top for shade, Simrad electronics, and multiple live wells for bait. Captain Justin will provide you with all the equipment, tackle, and bait you need, plus ice for your food, drinks & fish. He'll also clean and bag your fish for you at the end of the day! All you need to bring is your sunscreen, sun-protective clothing, sunglasses, any food & drinks you'd like to enjoy onboard. Beer is welcome, but please—no hard liquor or wine, and no glass containers. If you've got Captain Justin at the wheel, your fishing adventure will surely be one to remember! Read More

Nearshore Fishing Charter in Panama City

PCB Bottomfishing Trip

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23 ft 1 - 4 People From $770
Fishing in Panama City
Fishing in Panama City
Fishing in Panama City
trip description for Inshore PCB Trip - 23' Sportsman in Panama City

There's simply no better way to enjoy the summer than an inshore fishing trip with Captain Justin! He's fished the mangrove channels and backcountry waters around PCB for years, and you can be sure that he'll put you right where the fish are! These channels provide perfect habitat for several classic sportfish species, including Redfish, Sheepshead, and Speckled Trout. These species are perfect inshore/nearshore opponents that fight hard and love to bite on a range of lures and baits. There's nothing like pulling some big ol' Red out of the mangrove roots, whether it's your first fish or your hundredth! You'll be fishing from the deck of Captain Justin's 23' Sportsman 227 bay boat. This puppy comes equipped with a powerful 150-HP Yamaha outboard, plus a range of amenities to enhance your experience. This boat is perfect for a family fishing trip, with a T-Top for shade, Simrad electronics, and multiple live wells for bait. Captain Justin will provide you with all the equipment, tackle, and bait you need, plus ice for your food, drinks & fish. He'll also clean and bag your fish for you at the end of the day! All you need to bring is your sunscreen, sun-protective clothing, sunglasses, any food & drinks you'd like to enjoy onboard. Beer is welcome, but please—no hard liquor or wine, and no glass containers. If you've got Captain Justin at the wheel, your fishing adventure will surely be one to remember! Read More

Inshore Fishing Charter in Panama City

Inshore PCB Trip - 23' Sportsman

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23 ft 1 - 4 People From $770
Fishing in Panama City
Fishing in Panama City
Fishing in Panama City
trip description for Half Day Shark Roundup in Panama City

Even though most people fear sharks, anglers understand that although Sharks are top predators in their environments, they're really graceful fish, and thrilling to catch. No matter your experience level, a PCB shark fishing charter with Captain Justin will be the adventure of a lifetime! There are plenty of different types of sharks around Panama City Beach, making it the perfect spot to land your trophy fish or just to have some fun. Species include Blacktips, Bonnetheads, and Hammerheads—all super fun to catch and fight! You can catch non-prohibited shark species in Florida at any time of year. Typically, the best time is from May to August. Captain Justin is happy to tell you what species are best to fish for when you book your trip! You'll be fishing from the deck of Captain Justin's 23' Sportsman 227 bay boat. This puppy comes equipped with a powerful 150-HP Yamaha outboard, plus a range of amenities to enhance your experience. This boat is perfect for a family fishing trip, with a T-Top for shade, Simrad electronics, and multiple live wells for bait. Captain Justin will provide you with all the equipment, tackle, and bait you need, plus ice for your food, drinks & fish. He'll also clean and bag your fish for you at the end of the day! All you need to bring is your sunscreen, sun-protective clothing, sunglasses, any food & drinks you'd like to enjoy onboard. Beer is welcome, but please—no hard liquor or wine, and no glass containers. If you've got Captain Justin at the wheel, your fishing adventure will surely be one to remember! Read More

Inshore, Nearshore Fishing Charter in Panama City

Half Day Shark Roundup

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23 ft 1 - 4 People From $770
Fishing in Panama City
Fishing in Panama City
Fishing in Panama City
trip description for Nearshore Combo Trip in Panama City

There’s nothing like spending quality time on the water with a rod in your hands, and there's no better place for it than Panama City Beach! Head out with Captain Justin for a wonderful day on the water, chasing Kingfish, Spanish Mackerel, Mahi Mahi, Triggerfish, and more! Whether you’re fishing with family, friends, or coworkers, Captain Justin is adept at handling all skill levels and is able to customize your trip to your preferences. On this trip, you'll fish the entire water column, chasing bites from topwater species such as Kingfish and Mahi as well as reef species like Triggerfish and Grouper. Using different techniques like this ensures that you'll have a successful day and come home with good photos, great memories, and a full cooler! You'll be fishing from the deck of Captain Justin's 23' Sportsman 227 bay boat. This puppy comes equipped with a powerful 150-HP Yamaha outboard, plus a range of amenities to enhance your experience. This boat is perfect for a family fishing trip, with a T-Top for shade, Simrad electronics, and multiple live wells for bait. Captain Justin will provide you with all the equipment, tackle, and bait you need, plus ice for your food, drinks & fish. He'll also clean and bag your fish for you at the end of the day! All you need to bring is your sunscreen, sun-protective clothing, sunglasses, any food & drinks you'd like to enjoy onboard. Beer is welcome, but please—no hard liquor or wine, and no glass containers. If you've got Captain Justin at the wheel, your fishing adventure will surely be one to remember! Read More

Nearshore Fishing Charter in Panama City

Nearshore Combo Trip

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23 ft 1 - 4 People From $1,100

Recent Reviews of Florida Panhandle Charters

Dale

Verified Review Fishing

We had an awesome trip with Justin. He worked his butt off to put us on fish and we got our limit Thanks Justin

Richard

Verified Review Fishing

Excellent trip with Captain Will, very good with my grandson, will book again when back for vacation, highly recommend, great knowledge of bay and fishing

Steve

Verified Review Fishing

Justin was fantastic! He worked around poor weather to accommodate us and adjusted our trip to make sure we caught fish.

Molly

Verified Review Fishing

We love the experience with captain Justin! It was a great trip! We caught 50+ fishes in 4 hours. Definitely recommend!

Glenn

Verified Review Fishing

I have fished over the years with a lot of different guides. He was one of the most professional and kindest I ever fished with he never stopped trying to get us on the fish. We limited out. I would recommend him to anyone. Thank you for the blessing.

Species

Blacktip Shark, Bonnethead Shark, Flounder, Gag Grouper, Hammerhead Shark, Kingfish, Mahi Mahi, Red Snapper, Redfish, Sheepshead, Spanish Mackerel, Speckled Trout, Triggerfish, Vermillion Snapper

Techniques

Artificial Lure Fishing, Bottom Fishing, Heavy Tackle Fishing, Light Tackle Fishing, Live Bait Fishing, Trolling

Types of Fishing

Inshore, Nearshore

Start Location

1118 Bayview Ave, Panama City, FL 32401, United States | Bodies of water fished: Panama City Beach

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