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Inshore, Nearshore Fishing Charter in Panama City Beach

Panama City Shark Spectacular

93% (15) Guided by John
28 ft 1 - 6 People From $425
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Deep Sea, Nearshore Fishing Charter in Panama City Beach

PCB Fish Frenzy

100% (1) Guided by Dustin
24 ft 1 - 4 People From $600
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Nearshore Fishing Charter in Panama City Beach

6-Hour Offshore Fishing

100% (3) Guided by Max
28 ft 1 - 6 People From $1,400
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Fishing in Destin
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Inshore, Deep Sea, Nearshore Fishing Charter in Panama City Beach

Chasin’ Tails 6 Hour Trip

93% (15) Guided by John
28 ft 1 - 6 People From $1,025
Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin

Deep Sea Fishing Charter in Panama City Beach

Grand PCB Offshore Red Snapper - 45'

75% (4) Guided by Stephen
45 ft 1 - 15 People From $3,000
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Fishing in Destin

Nearshore Fishing Charter in Panama City Beach

Panama City Beach Nearshore Run

67% (3) Guided by Jim
25 ft 1 - 6 People From $900
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Fishing in Destin
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Deep Sea Fishing Charter in Panama City Beach

Summertime Bottom Fishing

75% (4) Managed by Kelia
41 ft 1 - 6 People From $1,800
Veteran Operated
This trip is managed by a veteran of the US armed forces.
Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin

Inshore, Nearshore Fishing Charter in Panama City Beach

Half Day/4 Hr

100% (2) Guided by Jeremy
25 ft 1 - 8 People From $800
Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin

Nearshore Fishing Charter in Panama City Beach

PCB Full Day Trip - 32' Scarab

NEW Managed by Eric
32 ft 1 - 4 People From $1,560
Veteran Operated
This trip is managed by a veteran of the US armed forces.
Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin

Inshore, Nearshore Fishing Charter in Panama City Beach

Panama City Beach Inshore Fishing

100% (2) Guided by Jeremy
25 ft 1 - 4 People From $800
Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin

Deep Sea Fishing Charter in Panama City Beach

PCB Premier Deep Sea Fishing

NEW Guided by Wayne
44 ft 1 - 26 People From $2,880
Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin

Inshore, Nearshore Fishing Charter in Panama City Beach

Shark Fishing

100% (1) Guided by Richard
25 ft 1 - 8 People From $800
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Everything to Know About Booking a Panama City Beach bottom fishing charter

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

The best bottom fishing charters in Panama City Beach are:

Why should I book a bottom fishing charter in Panama City Beach with Captain Experiences?

Our Damn Good Guides currently offer 86 bottom fishing trips in Panama City Beach, and the most popular trips in the area are Panama City Shark Spectacular guided by John, PCB Fish Frenzy guided by Dustin, and Shark Trip - 24' SeaPro guided by Terry.

Our guides in Panama City Beach are rated a 4.68 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 bottom fishing guides / fishing lessons in Panama City Beach? Check out our beginner and family friendly bottom fishing guides in Panama City Beach.

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

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

The most commonly sought after species for bottom fishing in Panama City Beach are: 1. red snapper, 2. gag grouper, 3. kingfish, 4. vermillion snapper, and 5. mahi mahi.

How much do Panama City Beach bottom fishing charters cost?

Prices for bottom fishing in Panama City Beach can range anywhere from about $1,400 to $6,247, but the average price for a half day trip for bottom fishing in Panama City Beach is $1,234. The average price for a full day trip for bottom fishing in Panama City Beach is $3,933.

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 on a bottom fishing charter in Panama City Beach?

The most popular season to go on a bottom fishing charter in Panama City Beach is summer, and most anglers book their trips 45 days in advance.

Do I need a Panama City Beach fishing license and what are the bag limits 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.

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

  • ★★★★★
    On August 1st. My 15 year old son and I went out with Captain John John on a 3 hour shark trip. We caught 9 sharks and multiple other fish. We had a great time. Captain John John works hard and knows what he’s doing. He was very safety conscious and I would absolutely recommend him. Hopefully we will be able to catch up with him on our next trip.

    Jeremy O. | August 2, 2024

    Trip: Panama City Shark Spectacular

  • ★★★★★
    Great effort from our guide Josh. We caught several small ones and saw several large ones but just couldn’t get those to bite

    Wes G. | July 25, 2024

    Trip: Shark Trip - 24' SeaPro

  • ★★★★★
    Captain John John and deck hand Drew were awesome. It was exactly what my son and I were looking for.

    Jacqueline J. | July 25, 2024

    Trip: Panama City Shark Spectacular

  • ★★★★★
    I had an amazing time with captain John and his deck hand. They were very knowledgeable. I caught a hammerhead, shark and three smaller sharks. Definitely would recommend them. Very cool experience.

    Michael O. | July 23, 2024

    Trip: Panama City Shark Spectacular

  • ★★★★★
    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

  • ★★★★★
    Had a really good trip. Caught several shark and other types of fish as well. John and Drew were fun and knowledgeable.

    Jeffrey R. | July 17, 2024

    Trip: Panama City Shark Spectacular

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

    Jacob W. | July 14, 2024

    Trip: 4-Hour Offshore Fishing

  • ★★★★★
    Nate and his mate were about as good as you can get. Kept me up on weather and water situations. Communication was the best I've had from any Capitan. Water was about as bad as it gets he safely got us out and back. Nathan can pilot a boat and can catch fish! I'll book for years to come.

    Joshua B. | July 9, 2024

    Trip: 8 hour federal waters fishing trip

  • ★★★★★
    Captain Greg was awesome! Not only did he do a fantastic job with our charter (and 9 year old)...he also gave us a bunch of dinner recommendations to hit during our stay!

    Craig A. | July 9, 2024

    Trip: Panama City Inshore Action

  • ★★★★★
    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 Captain jack and his deckhand . We went shark fishing caught 4 small ones and had something big on the line but it broke the line .

    Trent B. | July 5, 2024

    Trip: Panama City Shark Spectacular

  • ★★★★★
    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

  • ★★★★★
    Capt. Russel gave us a fine trip and focused on our children, made them feel very special and successful. Our trip was an inshore family fish and sight see tour, was perfect for a family fun time.

    Brian D. | June 30, 2024

    Trip: Dolphin Spotting and Fishing

  • ★★★★★
    Russell is an awesome captain. Every spot we stopped, we caught fish.

    Joe S. | June 24, 2024

    Trip: Dolphin Spotting and Fishing

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