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8hr PC Bottom Fishing And MORE

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What are the best amberjack fishing charters in Panama City Beach?

Why should I book an amberjack fishing charter in Panama City Beach with Captain Experiences?

Our Damn Good Guides currently offer 39 amberjack trips in Panama City Beach, and the most popular trips in the area are PCB Fish Frenzy guided by Dustin, Summer Bottom Fishing guided by Jim, and PCB Bottom Fishing Fun - 53' guided by Stephen.

Our guides in Panama City Beach are rated a 4.81 out of 5 based on 3806 verified reviews on Captain Experiences.

All guides on Captain Experiences are 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.

Looking for kid friendly amberjack guides / fishing lessons in Panama City Beach? Check out our beginner and family friendly amberjack guides in Panama City Beach.

What types of amberjack fishing charters are common in Panama City Beach?

Deep Sea fishing is the most popular type of fishing for amberjack in Panama City Beach as well as nearshore fishing, inshore fishing, and jetty fishing.

The most common fishing techniques in Panama City Beach are bottom fishing, trolling, and heavy tackle fishing but live bait fishing and light tackle fishing are popular as well.

How much do Panama City Beach amberjack fishing charters cost?

Prices for amberjack in Panama City Beach can range anywhere from about $1,400 to $7,200, but the average price for a half day trip for amberjack in Panama City Beach is $1,561. The average price for a full day trip for amberjack in Panama City Beach is $4,186.

Is booking a fishing guide worth the money?

Hiring a guide provides a number of benefits and many choose to book a fishing guide for a combination of experience, local knowledge, convenience, and cost-effectiveness.

Working with experienced fishing guides who know the best local spots and techniques can dramatically increase your odds of a great day. Having someone who is on the water every day and knows the area like the back of their hand is going to give you the best chances of success.

Booking a guide is also more cost effective, especially if you only get out a handful of times per year. When you consider all of the costs you would incur on your own such as the price of a boat, maintenance, insurance, gas, high-quality gear and tackle, repairs, and more, you’ll find that DIY is sometimes not worth the expense.

Even if you’ve got a great setup already in your home waters, booking a guide also provides a great opportunity to experience new techniques, new locations, or even a chance at a new target species to knock off the bucket list.

What month is best for amberjack fishing in Panama City Beach?

The most popular season for amberjack fishing in Panama City Beach is summer, and most anglers book their trips 43 days in advance.

Do I need a Panama City Beach fishing license for amberjack and what are the bag limits for amberjack in Panama City Beach?

See here for more information on fishing licenses in Panama City Beach, bag limits for target species, and fishing season regulations in Panama City Beach. When in doubt, your fishing guide will always know the right rules and regulations in Panama City Beach.

What is amberjack fishing in Panama City Beach all about?

Amberjack, often referred to as "reef donkeys" for their strength and stubborn fighting ability, are a prized game fish found in the waters off Panama City Beach. These powerful predators inhabit offshore reefs, wrecks, and other structure-rich areas, where they feed on smaller fish and crustaceans. Amberjack are known for their impressive size and formidable resistance, providing anglers with thrilling battles and memorable fishing experiences. With their strong muscles and powerful tails, amberjack are renowned for their ability to test the skills and endurance of even the most seasoned anglers.

The peak seasons for amberjack fishing in Panama City Beach typically occur during the warmer months, from spring through fall, when these fish are most active and abundant in offshore waters. During these seasons, amberjack gather in large numbers around reefs, wrecks, and other structure-rich habitats, providing anglers with ample opportunities for successful catches. Anglers targeting amberjack during the peak seasons often encounter fish of varying sizes, with some individuals reaching impressive weights exceeding 100 pounds.

Anglers in Panama City Beach employ a variety of techniques to target amberjack, including vertical jigging, live bait fishing, and trolling. Vertical jigging is a popular method for targeting amberjack around reefs and wrecks, as it allows anglers to present artificial lures at precise depths and entice strikes from fish holding near the bottom. Live bait fishing with baits such as live baitfish, squid, or cut bait is also highly effective for attracting amberjack, particularly when fished near structure-rich areas where these fish are known to congregate. Trolling with rigged baits or artificial lures along reef edges and drop-offs can also yield success, providing anglers with exciting opportunities to hook into these powerful and hard-fighting fish.

What are the most popular months to fish for amberjack in Panama City Beach?

Amberjack seasons in Panama City Beach are influenced by various factors, including water temperature, baitfish availability, and spawning migrations. Typically, the peak seasons for amberjack occur during the warmer months, from spring through fall. As the water temperatures rise during these seasons, amberjack become more active and migrate into offshore waters, where they congregate around reefs, wrecks, and other structure-rich habitats. Anglers eagerly anticipate these peak seasons as prime opportunities to target amberjack and enjoy thrilling battles with these powerful game fish.

Spring marks the beginning of amberjack season in Panama City Beach, as warming waters trigger the migration of these fish into offshore waters. During this time, amberjack can be found around reefs, wrecks, and other offshore structures, where they feed voraciously in preparation for spawning. Anglers targeting amberjack in the spring often encounter fish of varying sizes, with some individuals reaching impressive weights exceeding 100 pounds. With the onset of summer, amberjack populations continue to increase in abundance, providing anglers with ample opportunities for successful catches.

Summer represents the peak of amberjack season in Panama City Beach, as these fish remain active and plentiful in offshore waters. During the summer months, amberjack gather in large numbers around reefs, wrecks, and other structure-rich areas, providing anglers with exciting opportunities to hook into these powerful and hard-fighting fish. Anglers targeting amberjack during the peak seasons can expect thrilling battles and memorable fishing experiences, with the opportunity to catch these prized game fish providing an exhilarating challenge.

What techniques are popular for catching amberjack in Panama City Beach?

Anglers targeting amberjack in Panama City Beach employ a variety of effective techniques tailored to the behavior and habitat preferences of these powerful game fish. One popular method for catching amberjack is vertical jigging, particularly around reefs, wrecks, and other structure-rich areas where these fish congregate. Anglers use heavy jigs that mimic the movement of injured baitfish, dropping them vertically to the desired depth and then jerking them upward to entice strikes. Vertical jigging requires strength and stamina due to the deep water and the powerful fights amberjack put up, but it can yield rewarding catches for those who master the technique.

Live bait fishing is another productive technique for targeting amberjack in Panama City Beach. Anglers often use large live baitfish such as blue runners, cigar minnows, or pinfish rigged on heavy-duty tackle and presented near the bottom around reefs, wrecks, or other structure-rich areas where amberjack are known to inhabit. Live bait fishing allows anglers to entice strikes from amberjack by presenting natural prey in their feeding zone, resulting in exciting battles and memorable catches. Patience and persistence are key when live bait fishing for amberjack, as these fish can be selective in their feeding habits.

Trolling is also a popular technique for targeting amberjack in Panama City Beach, particularly when fish are spread out over larger areas or when targeting larger specimens that may be cruising near the surface. Anglers troll with artificial lures or rigged baits at varying speeds while covering a wide area of water, focusing on offshore reefs, wrecks, and other structure-rich habitats where amberjack are known to frequent. Trolling allows anglers to search for actively feeding fish and entice strikes from aggressive predators, providing thrilling fishing experiences and rewarding catches for those who master the technique.

What other species are popular in Panama City Beach?

Aside from amberjack, anglers visiting Panama City Beach have a diverse range of species to target, ensuring an exciting and varied fishing experience. One popular catch among anglers is the red snapper, prized for its delicious flesh and challenging fights. Red snapper inhabit the offshore waters of Panama City Beach, particularly around reefs, wrecks, and artificial structures, where they feed on crustaceans and smaller fish. Anglers often use bottom fishing techniques with live bait or cut bait to target red snapper, providing thrilling battles and rewarding catches. With their impressive size and fierce fighting ability, red snapper are a favorite target among anglers in Panama City Beach.

Another sought-after species in Panama City Beach is the king mackerel, known for its fast runs and aggressive strikes. King mackerel are commonly found in both nearshore and offshore waters, particularly around reefs, wrecks, and along the edges of current breaks. Anglers target king mackerel using techniques such as trolling with rigged baits or artificial lures, offering exciting fishing experiences and memorable catches. With their impressive size and fierce fighting ability, king mackerel are a favorite target among anglers in Panama City Beach.

For anglers seeking inshore adventures, Panama City Beach offers opportunities to target species such as speckled trout, redfish, and flounder. Speckled trout are commonly found in estuaries, grass flats, and around structure-rich areas such as docks and bridges, providing exciting fishing opportunities for anglers using techniques such as drift fishing with live bait or casting lures. Redfish, known for their hard-hitting strikes and powerful runs, inhabit shallow waters and can be targeted using techniques such as sight fishing or live bait fishing. Flounder, prized for their delicious flesh and camouflaging coloration, are often found along sandy bottoms and nearshore structures, offering anglers thrilling battles and rewarding catches with techniques such as jigging or bottom fishing. With such a diverse range of species available, anglers in Panama City Beach can enjoy an endless variety of fishing experiences year-round.

Recent Reviews

  • ★★★★★
    Great people! Was very helping on the trip even with 3 kids. Always on point to keep bait on the line to keep the kids going! Very choppy but was all in all a great trip and do it again!

    Robbi H. | October 11, 2024

    Trip: Summer Bottom Fishing

  • ★★★★★
    What a great experience! JoJo was a terrific guide and a pleasure to be around. He was knowledgeable and patient with everyone. He took four of us out and we all highly recommend him.

    Jennifer F. | September 22, 2024

    Trip: Deep Sea Fishing with Capt. Jojo

  • ★★★★★
    Nathan was great as our captain. Took us right to the fish!

    Stephen M. | September 20, 2024

    Trip: PCB Reefs and Trolling

  • ★★★★★
    Captain John was the absolute BEST and the guys had the most memorable day fishing with him! They are already planning to do another day out with Captain John.

    Angela M. | August 5, 2024

    Trip: Chasin’ Tails 6 Hour Trip

  • ★★★★★
    Great time with a great guide enjoyed the trip, the music and the captain very much. Fishing was a little slow but that’s because it’s fishing.

    Gary S. | July 18, 2024

    Trip: 4-Hour Offshore Fishing

  • ★★★★★
    Great trip, captain was very accommodating for me and my friends. He made the day fun even though the fishing wasn’t great. Kept trying to get us on the fish even though the bite was tough.

    Trent H. | July 18, 2024

    Trip: PCB Reefs and Trolling

  • ★★★★★
    Max was awesome! Trip provided fund for the whole family.

    Jacob W. | July 14, 2024

    Trip: 4-Hour Offshore Fishing

  • ★★★★★
    Wyatt was a great captain! The fish were out but we only landed one - nonetheless, it was still a great trip!! We plan to book again with Wyatt if we can!

    Malory B. | July 6, 2024

    Trip: PCB Slammin’ - 22’

  • ★★★★★
    Nate and Patrick were AWESOME!!!! Great with the kids. They had a fantastic time fishing

    Maureen B. | July 5, 2024

    Trip: PCB Reefs and Trolling

  • ★★★★★
    Had a great time with capt John. He put us on a ton of fish. Him and his deck hand Drew worked hard keeping all 5 of us baited up and fishing the entire time . We caught a boat load of great fish. Will definitely call on his services again!

    Greg G. | July 3, 2024

    Trip: 8hr PC Bottom Fishing and MORE

  • ★★★★★
    Great experience, the guides were amazing and patient with the whole group. They get 15 thumbs up from us all. I highly recommend them, especially for beginners. We will be back and hopefully we get the same guides again. Please tip them, they deserve that and more.

    Frank T. | June 22, 2024

    Trip: Luxury Sportfishing - 60’ Bonner

  • ★★★★★
    Great guys and they put us on the fish. Couldn’t have asked for a better trip

    Nicholas H. | June 18, 2024

    Trip: PCB Reefs and Trolling

  • ★★★★★
    Great job! Good introduction and fishing!

    James C. | June 8, 2024

    Trip: Deepsea Bottom and Trolling

  • ★★★★★
    Me and my friends went on the bot and had a great time. Caught some nice fish. And had a great time on the boat.

    Garrett | May 30, 2024

    Trip: Panama City Beach Inshore Fishing

  • ★★★★★
    Russel was a great Captain and our whole family had a fantastic time.

    James R. | April 8, 2024

    Trip: Panama City Fishing Rodeo

  • ★★★★★
    Good trip; Dustin did great in conditions that were not ideal!!

    Michael W. | March 28, 2024

    Trip: PCB Fish Frenzy

  • ★★★★★
    5 stars no doubt! Our family had a great fishing trip with Jeremy! He put us on the fish all day, and we will definitely book again with him.

    Lyndsey O. | March 13, 2024

    Trip: Panama City Beach Inshore Fishing

  • ★★★★★
    Even though the weather did not cooperate at first, Captain John John was able to work things out and get us out on the water for an amazing trip! Had lots of fun, heard some crazy tales and caught many species of fish. Our deck hand Drew did an fantastic job as well. Such an amazing experience, thank you guys, we will definitely set up future fishing trips with Kingslayer Charters.

    Eric G. | March 9, 2024

    Trip: 8hr PC Bottom Fishing and MORE

  • ★★★★★
    Justin was professional, once explained the basic rules,he disappeared into cabin until we landed. No access to captains helm was granted, so we couldn't see instrumentation etc. Brandon worked hard and was very pleasant. Was surprised that we had to have fished cleaned by third party. Also surprised that 4 hr trip was dock to dock. All my past trips started at start time and we were fishing until time was up. So we paid for drive to site and they gave us return trip. Actually we only fished 2 hrs. Captain worked hard to keep us on fish. They were very small, but he warned us they would be.You need to be much clearer on your web site about fishing time and fish size, also you clean your own.

    James C. | November 20, 2023

    Trip: Luxury Sportfishing - 60’ Bonner

  • ★★★★★
    Captain Harry was great. He taught us the way to fish a new area. Explaining to us why the area was hard to fish and tricks to fish new areas. Great experience and will be using Captain Harry again.

    Murray T. | October 3, 2023

    Trip: PCB Slammin’ - 22’

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