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Offshore Bottom Fishing

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32' Contender Offshore

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Red Snapper Special

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34 ft 1 - 6 People From $1,780
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Deep Sea, Nearshore Fishing in Panama City Beach

8 Hour Trip – Great Adventures

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4-6 Hour Trip – Shark

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4 Hour Trip – Inshore

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Deep Sea Fishing in Panama City Beach

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PCB Spring/Fall Bottom Fishing

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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 84 bottom fishing trips in Panama City Beach, and the most popular trips in the area are Offshore Bottom Fishing guided by Ray, 32' Contender Offshore guided by Ray, and Red Snapper Special guided by Clay.

Our guides in Panama City Beach are rated a 4.74 out of 5 based on 8854 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. amberjack, 3. gag grouper, 4. mahi mahi, and 5. kingfish.

How much do Panama City Beach bottom fishing charters cost?

Prices for bottom fishing in Panama City Beach can range anywhere from about $1,500 to $5,750, but the average price for a half day trip for bottom fishing in Panama City Beach is $1,261. The average price for a full day trip for bottom fishing in Panama City Beach is $3,770.

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 30 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 guide will always know all the relevant rules and regulations in Panama City Beach.

Recent Reviews

  • ★★★★★
    Our trip with Captain Chuck and Roger was excellent! We wanted to troll a bit as well as bottom fish and they set us up to do both. Roger was great with communicating what we needed to do with our gear to bring up the fish. The air-conditioned salon was a great place to get out of the sun and heat, whether to have a snack or take a catnap. Roger had a great personality and made our family day on the water very enjoyable. We had a bit of weather that chased us around but that’s part of fishing. We would definitely book with these guys again!

    Brock B. | August 5, 2026

    Trip: Live Action Offshore - 48’ Viking

  • ★★★★★
    We had a great experience. He was very kind and helpful to us with it being our first time out. He kept putting us on spots to get bites and some cool sights as well. Would definitely book again when we return.

    Kallie M. | August 3, 2026

    Trip: PCB Offshore Fishing Adventure

  • ★★★★★
    My father-in-law and I had a great trip with Chandler as the Captain.

    Mike M. | August 3, 2026

    Trip: PCB Nearshore Fun!

  • ★★★★★
    We had a great time! Hunter put us on lots of fish!! He and his brother, Josh did all the work for us from baiting our lines to taking fish off..all we had to do was keep reeling em in!! Would highly recommend fishing with Hunter! We will definitely be back!

    Shannon T. | August 1, 2026

    Trip: Reeling In Memories

  • ★★★★★
    Was a good trip, all things considered: TS Bertha spun up out of nowhere and caused Captain Brian to have to move a bunch of trips around, but we were able to find a day/time that worked. Would've loved to have caught more red snapper, but caught a mess of beeliner so can't really complain. Ernie was wonderful with my wife and 14-year-old daughter (neither had ever been on a fishing trip like this)--he was very kind, patient, and encouraging, and they both caught some fish. Brian & Ernie were very laid back, seemed knowledgeable about where to go and how to fish, will use them again the next time we go out if we can!

    William H. | July 27, 2026

    Trip: Panama City Red Snapper Special

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