Old Town Charters with Captain Experiences

About Your Guide

Keith Burch

Independent Guide

Veteran

Talkative

Laid-back

Instructional

Beginner Oriented

Adventurous

Quality

Climb aboard with Captain Keith for an unforgettable fishing or hunting adventure in Panama City, Florida! Born and raised on the Florida coast, Captain Keith has spent a lifetime mastering the waters of the Gulf Coast, earning his place as one of the top anglers and captains in the area. As a Pro Guide and a retired member of the US Navy, Captain Keith brings both expertise and a passion for creating incredible outdoor experiences. Whether you’re after inshore species like Redfish and Speckled Trout, chasing offshore giants like Snapper and Grouper, or embarking on a hunting trip, Captain Keith has you covered.

Known for his enthusiasm and dedication, Captain Keith loves nothing more than seeing his guests reel in their dream catch or enjoy a day filled with laughs and adventure. He prides himself on providing a safe, family-friendly environment that welcomes anglers of all ages, from kids to seasoned veterans. Whether it’s your first time casting a line or your hundredth trip, Captain Keith will go the extra mile to ensure you have a memorable day on the...

About Your Guide

Keith Burch

Independent Guide

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Rapid Fire Guide Q & A

What’s the biggest fish you’ve caught?

527 lb blue marlin

If you were cooking for all your friends what would you cook?

Blacked redfish

What’s your favorite band?

Eric Church

What’s your favorite movie?

Where the crawdad sing

Rapid Fire Guide Q & A

What’s the biggest fish you’ve caught?

527 lb blue marlin

If you were cooking for all your friends what would you cook?

Blacked redfish

What’s your favorite band?

Eric Church

What’s your favorite movie?

Where the crawdad sing

What’s your favorite sports team?

Jacksonville Jags

What’s your drink of choice?

Bourbon

What was your last halloween costume?

What do you want for Christmas this year?

Nothing really

How did you get started guiding?

My lifetime dream and after retirement from the USNavy I’m living my dream.

What makes you different from other guides?

I’m the real deal with years of experience fishing and navigating a vessel safely. You will not find a happier captain doing what I love everyday. It’s about your experience and not mine.

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Old Town Charters Trips

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Veteran Operated

This trip is managed by a veteran of the US armed forces.

Inshore, Flats Fishing Charter in Panama City

Intense Inshore Action!

NEW Guided by Keith

22 ft 1 - 4 People From $700

Veteran Operated

This trip is managed by a veteran of the US armed forces.

Nearshore Fishing Charter in Panama City

Captain's Choice - 22' Tidewater

NEW Guided by Keith

22 ft 1 - 4 People From $700

Veteran Operated

This trip is managed by a veteran of the US armed forces.

Inshore, Nearshore Fishing Charter in Panama City

Shark Fishing - 22' Tidewater

NEW Guided by Keith

22 ft 1 - 4 People From $900

Veteran Operated

This trip is managed by a veteran of the US armed forces.

Inshore, Flats Fishing Charter in Panama City

Kids Fishing Trips

NEW Guided by Keith

22 ft 1 - 4 People From $550

Veteran Operated

This trip is managed by a veteran of the US armed forces.

Inshore, Flats Fishing Charter in Panama City

Offshore Reefs And Pelagics

NEW Guided by Keith

22 ft 1 - 4 People From $700

Veteran Operated

This trip is managed by a veteran of the US armed forces.

Duck Hunting Trip in Panama City Beach

Waterfowl Hunts

NEW Guided by Keith

18 ft 1 - 3 People From $250

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Potential Target Species

Color-coded seasonality below is based on .

	January	February	March	April	May	June	July	August	September	October	November	December
Amberjack	Good	Good	Good	Good	Great	Great	Great	Great	Great	Good	Good	Good
Blacktip Shark	Good	Good	Good	Great	Great	Great	Great	Great	Great	Great	Good	Good
Bluebill	Great	Great	Not Ideal	Not Ideal	Not Ideal	Not Ideal	Not Ideal	Not Ideal	Not Ideal	Good	Great	Great
Bluefish	Good	Good	Good	Great	Great	Great	Great	Great	Great	Great	Good	Good
Bonnethead Shark	Good	Good	Good	Great	Great	Great	Great	Good	Good	Good	Good	Good
Bufflehead	Great	Great	Not Ideal	Not Ideal	Not Ideal	Not Ideal	Not Ideal	Not Ideal	Not Ideal	Good	Great	Great
Cobia	Good	Good	Great	Great	Great	Good	Good	Good	Good	Good	Great	Good
Common Merganser	Good	Good	Not Ideal	Not Ideal	Not Ideal	Not Ideal	Not Ideal	Not Ideal	Not Ideal	Good	Good	Good
Flounder	Good	Good	Good	Good	Great	Great	Great	Great	Good	Good	Good	Good
Gag Grouper	Not Ideal	Not Ideal	Not Ideal	Not Ideal	Good	Good	Good	Good	Good	Good	Good	Not Ideal
Hooded Merganser	Great	Not Ideal	Not Ideal	Not Ideal	Not Ideal	Not Ideal	Not Ideal	Not Ideal	Not Ideal	Not Ideal	Good	Great
Jack Crevalle	Good	Good	Good	Good	Great	Great	Good	Good	Good	Great	Good	Good
Kingfish	Good	Good	Great	Great	Great	Good	Good	Good	Not Ideal	Not Ideal	Good	Good
Red Snapper	Good	Good	Good	Great	Great	Good	Good	Good	Good	Great	Good	Good
Red-Breasted Merganser	Great	Not Ideal	Not Ideal	Not Ideal	Not Ideal	Not Ideal	Not Ideal	Not Ideal	Not Ideal	Not Ideal	Good	Great
Redfish	Not Ideal	Not Ideal	Good	Good	Great	Great	Good	Good	Great	Good	Good	Not Ideal
Redhead	Good	Good	Not Ideal	Not Ideal	Not Ideal	Not Ideal	Not Ideal	Not Ideal	Not Ideal	Good	Good	Good
Speckled Trout	Good	Good	Good	Great	Great	Great	Good	Good	Great	Great	Good	Good
Triggerfish	Good	Good	Good	Good	Great	Good	Good	Good	Good	Good	Good	Good
Tripletail	Not Ideal	Not Ideal	Not Ideal	Good	Good	Great	Great	Great	Great	Good	Good	Not Ideal