Top fishing trips in Panama City, FL
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Kids Fishing Trip - 22’ Sea Chaser
From $500 | 3 hours | Inshore | 1 - 4 People
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Nearshore Fishing/Dolphin Tour - 29’ Parker
From $600 | 4 hours | Nearshore | 1 - 6 People
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Inshore Trip - 22' Tidewater
From $700 | 4 hours | Inshore | 1 - 4 People
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18 Hour Trip – Bluewater
From $4750 | 18 hours | Offshore | 1 - 6 People
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Captain's Choice - 22' Tidewater
From $700 | 4 hours | Inshore | 1 - 4 People
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Bottom Fishing Special
From $1020 | 6 hours | Offshore | 1 - 6 People
Everything to Know About Booking a fishing charter in Panama City
What are the best fishing charters in Panama City?
Our Damn Good Guides currently offer 13 trips in Panama City, and the most popular trips in the area are Kids Fishing Trip - 22’ Sea Chaser guided by Greg, Full Day or Half-day Fishing Trip - 29’ Parker guided by Russell, and Nearshore Fishing/Dolphin Tour - 29’ Parker guided by Russell.
Our guides in Panama City are rated a 5 out of 5 based on 614 verified reviews on Captain Experiences.
All guides on Captain Experiences are licensed, insured, and vetted by our team. You can access their reviews, click through trip photos, read bios to get to know them, and preview trip details like species, techniques, group sizes, boat specs and more.
Another popular fishing spot nearby for booking a charter is Panama City Beach.
What types of fishing charters are common in Panama City?
Offshore fishing is the most popular in Panama City as well as nearshore fishing, inshore fishing, and flats fishing.
The most commonly sought after species in Panama City are: 1. red snapper, 2. king mackerel / kingfish, 3. gag grouper, 4. red grouper, and 5. mahi mahi / dorado.
The most common fishing techniques in Panama City are light tackle fishing, bottom fishing, and trolling but heavy tackle fishing and artificial lure fishing are popular as well.
How much do Panama City fishing charters cost?
in Panama City prices can range anywhere from $500 to $3,000 and up, but the average price for a half day in Panama City is $763. The average price for a full day in Panama City is $3,422.
When is the best time to go fishing in Panama City?
The most popular season for fishing in Panama City is summer, and most anglers book their trips 34 days in advance.
Where can I get a Panama City fishing license and what are the bag limits in Panama City?
See here for more information on fishing licenses in Panama City, bag limits for target species, and fishing season regulations in Panama City. When in doubt, your fishing guide will always know the right rules and regulations in Panama City.
How are fishing conditions in Panama City?
Panama City Fishing Reports from Our Damn Good Guides. See more reports for Panama City.
Species in Panama City
- Almaco Jack
- Amberjack
- Barracuda
- Black Drum
- Black Grouper
- Black Marlin
- Black Seabass
- Blackfin Tuna
- Blacktip Shark
- Blue Marlin
- Blue Shark
- Bluefish
- Bonito
- Bonnethead Shark
- Bull Shark
- Cero Mackerel
- Cobia
- Cubera Snapper
- Florida Pompano
- Flounder
- Gag Grouper
- Goliath Grouper
- Hammerhead Shark
- Hogfish
- Jack Crevalle
- King Mackerel / Kingfish
- Lane Snapper
- Lemon Shark
- Little Tunny / False Albacore
- Long-Tail Red Snapper / Onaga
- Mahi Mahi / Dorado
- Mako Shark
- Mangrove Snapper
- Mullet Snapper
- Mutton Snapper
- Nurse Shark
- Porbeagle Shark
- Queen Snapper
- Red Grouper
- Red Snapper
- Redfish
- Sailfish
- Scamp Grouper
- Scup / Porgy
- Sheepshead
- Short-Tail Red Snapper / Ehu
- Skipjack Tuna
- Snowy Grouper
- Spanish Mackerel
- Speckled Trout / Spotted Seatrout
- Strawberry Grouper
- Striped Marlin
- Swordfish
- Thresher Shark
- Tiger Shark
- Tigerfish
- Tilefish
- Triggerfish
- Tripletail
- Vermillion Snapper
- Wahoo
- Warsaw Grouper
- White Marlin
- Yellowfin Tuna
- Yellowtail Amberjack
- Yellowtail Snapper