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Live Bait Fishing Charters In Panama City Beach

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PCB Light Tackle Fishing

100% (2)
22 ft 1 - 4 People $$
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Panama City Beach Nearshore Run

100% (1)
25 ft 1 - 6 People $$
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Panama City Trolling Thrills

100% (1)
53 ft 1 - 15 People $$$
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Destin/ Panama City Beach Fishing Adventure

100% (3)
18 ft 1 - 4 People $
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PCB Reefs And Trolling

100% (2)
34 ft 1 - 6 People $$
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Deep Sea Fishing Charter in Panama City Beach

PCB Bottom Fishing

100% (2)
41 ft 1 - 6 People $$$

Most Popular Types of Live Bait Fishing Trips in Panama City Beach

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trip description for Targeting the Reefs in Panama City Beach

Join Captain Billy out of Panama City Beach, FL for a big day of bottomfishing! On this trip, you'll be dropping lines deep to hook up a variety of nearshore reef species, including Snapper, Grouper, and even Goliath Grouper, one of the heaviest fish in Gulf! To attract bites, you'll be fishing a bunch of different lures and bait, jigging and bottomfishing where the big lunkers like to hang out. Captain Billy has tons of tips and tricks to help you hook a monster, and there's no better opportunity for a personal best than this trip! You’ll be fishing aboard Captain Billy's 22' Cape Horn center console, which is equipped with a 200-HP Yamaha outboard for a smooth, fast ride. She's also fully kitted out with a GPS, Fishfinder, Live Bait Well, Wireless Trolling Motor, and an Ice Box for your catches! Captain Billy will provide all rods, reels, tackle, and lures. Don’t forget to bring food and drinks for the day, sunscreen, a hat, and a cooler with ice to take home your day’s catch. Come on down to Panama City Beach and make some lifelong memories! Read More

Nearshore Fishing Charter in Panama City Beach

Targeting The Reefs

100% (1)
22 ft 1 - 4 People $$
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trip description for PCB Kid's Trip in Panama City Beach

On this kid-oriented fishing trip, you'll venture into the calm waters off Panama City Beach, staying close to maximize your fishing time. While on the boat, Captain Bryan will explain different types of fish and gear to the kiddos. His goal is to get the kids on their first fish and show them how fun fishing can be! These kids fishing trips are very customizable, and you can opt to cruise around looking for dolphins in addition to fishing; please let Captain Bryan know what your preferences are so he can accommodate you! Your trip will begin when you step off the dock and onto Captain Bryan's 22’ Cape Horn center console. She can take up to four anglers, and she's powered by a 200-HP Suzuki engine for a smooth ride. For navigation, the boat uses quality GPS, plus a fishfinder to help you locate the big ones. Finally, she's equipped with a livewell for keeping your bait fresh! Captain Bryan will provide everything you need for an awesome day, including all the rods, reels, bait, and tackle. All you need to bring is sunscreen, sunglasses, and some snacks and you'll be good to go! Read More

Inshore Fishing Charter in Panama City Beach

PCB Kid's Trip

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22 ft 1 - 4 People $
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trip description for Panama City Beach Inshore Fishing in Panama City Beach

There's simply no better way to enjoy the summer than going fishing with Captain Jeremy! He is a native to this area and has over 15 years of experience commercial and charter fishing in our local waters Depending on time of year and length of trip the methods of fishing and types of fish vary. The Captain will suggest what the best option for the day which could be redfish and Trout in our bay and backwaters to fishing our many inshore wrecks and live bottom for Snappers Triggerfish and many other reef fish the Gulf holds.These species are perfect inshore/nearshore opponents that fight hard and love to bite on a range of lures and baits. You'll be fishing from the deck of Captain Jeremy's 25' Sea Hunt boat. This comes equipped with a powerful 300hp Yamaha outboard, plus a range of amenities to enhance your experience. This boat is perfect for a family fishing trip, with a T-Top for shade, the latest electronics, and multiple live wells for bait. Captain Jeremy will provide you with all the equipment, tackle, and bait you need, plus ice for your food, drinks & fish. He'll also clean and bag your fish for you at the end of the day! All you need to bring is your sunscreen, sun-protective clothing, sunglasses, any food & drinks you'd like to enjoy onboard. Beer is welcome, but please—no hard liquor or wine, and no glass containers. If you've got Captain Jeremy at the wheel, your fishing adventure will surely be one to remember! Read More

Deep Sea, Inshore, Nearshore Fishing Charter in Panama City Beach

Panama City Beach Inshore Fishing

100% (1)
25 ft 1 - 4 People $$
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trip description for Laid Back in Panama City Beach

Experience the thrill of fishing like never before with Captain Dustin's Fishing Trips in Panama City Beach, Florida! Whether you're a seasoned angler or a curious beginner, we have the perfect adventure for you. 4 Hour Trip: Ideal for families with children or those new to fishing, our 4-hour trip offers a taste of the Gulf of Mexico's incredible waters. It's a great way to dip your toes into the world of fishing and discover if it's your passion. 6 Hour Trip: Ready to take your fishing skills to the next level? Our 6-hour trip is designed for you. Get up close and personal with Captain Dustin as he shares his local expertise, offering tips and techniques to transform you into a master angler. With more time on the water, Captain Dustin will guide you to where the quality fish are biting, ensuring an unforgettable experience. 8 Hour Trip: For the seasoned pro looking for the ultimate fishing adventure, our 8-hour trip is the way to go. Dive deep into the Gulf of Mexico's waters, and let your expertise shine. This extended journey is perfect for those who crave the challenge and excitement that only a full day on the water can provide. Join us on Captain Dustin's Fishing Trips, and embark on a fishing expedition tailored to your experience and interests. Discover the beauty of Panama City Beach while reeling in fantastic catches with the guidance of a knowledgeable captain. Book your trip today and let the adventure begin! Read More

Deep Sea, Nearshore Fishing Charter in Panama City Beach

Laid Back

100% (1)
24 ft 1 - 4 People $$
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trip description for 4 Hour Trip - 32' Scarab in Panama City Beach

Get ready for a thrilling day out as you go after a range of exciting and delicious fish that call the waters of Panama City Beach home. There’s no better Captain to take you on the adventure than Captain Eric! On this 4-hour adventure, expect to target a plethora of species, including Bonito, Flounder, Jack Crevalle, Kingfish, Redfish, Sheepshead, Spanish Mackerel, Speckled Trout, and more! No matter if you want to fish inshore or offshore, Captain Eric is more than happy to accommodate! You’ll be fishing aboard Captain Eric’s 32-foot center console with two 275 HP Mercury engines. This boat is equipped with a GPS, fishfinder, and an Icebox. She can accommodate up to four people. Don’t forget to bring food and drinks for the day, a cooler to take home your day’s catch, sunscreen, and a hat. Captain Eric will provide all rods, reels, tackle, lures, and live bait. Come visit Panama City Beach and have an action-packed day on the water! Read More

Inshore, Nearshore Fishing Charter in Panama City Beach

4 Hour Trip - 32' Scarab

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32 ft 1 - 6 People $$
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trip description for PCB Slammin’ - 22’ pathfinder and 24’ Epic in Panama City Beach

Hop aboard with Captain Harry and gear up for an exciting day of fishing along the Florida coast! Departing from Port St. Joe, you'll explore the rich inshore waters of this pristine area, offering fantastic fishing opportunities without the need for long journeys. During your 4-6 hour excursion, Captain Harry will guide you through the beautiful bays and estuaries near Port St. Joe, where you'll target Redfish and Speckled Trout. Using classic light tackle and live bait, you'll have the chance to hook these prized catches. Whether you're an experienced angler or a beginner, Captain Harry is here to provide expert guidance and share valuable tips to help you reel in a memorable catch. For your adventure, you'll board Captain Harry's 18' Maverick skiff, an ideal vessel for navigating shallow waters and pursuing Redfish up onto the flats. While this skiff is most comfortable for two anglers, it can accommodate three if needed. While we encourage catch and release, Captain Harry is more than happy to clean and package any fish you choose to keep. He'll supply all the necessary fishing gear, including rods, reels, and tackle, as well as providing ice, water, bait, and fishing licenses. Feel free to bring along any additional food or drinks you'd like for your trip. Please note that spray sunscreen is not permitted onboard. Secure your booking today and prepare for an unforgettable fishing experience in Port St. Joe! Read More

Deep Sea, Flats, Inshore, Jetty Fishing Charter in Panama City Beach

PCB Slammin’ - 22’ Pathfinder And 24’ Epic

100% (1)
127 ft 1 - 3 People $$
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Everything to Know About Booking a Panama City Beach live bait fishing charter

What are the best live bait fishing charters in Panama City Beach?

Our Damn Good Guides currently offer 62 live bait fishing trips in Panama City Beach, and the most popular trips in the area are PCB Light Tackle Fishing guided by Will, Panama City Beach Nearshore Run guided by Jim, and Panama City Trolling Thrills guided by Stephen.

Our guides in Panama City Beach are rated a 4.8 out of 5 based on 2560 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.

Other popular cities nearby for booking a Live Bait Fishing charter include Panama City, Santa Rosa Beach and Rosemary Beach.

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

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

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

The most commonly sought after species for live bait fishing in Panama City Beach are: 1. redfish, 2. kingfish, 3. red snapper, and 4. gag grouper.

How much do Panama City Beach live bait fishing charters cost?

for live bait fishing in Panama City Beach prices can range anywhere from about $550 to $3,110, but the average price for a half day trip for live bait fishing in Panama City Beach is $866. The average price for a full day trip for live bait fishing in Panama City Beach is $2,058.

What month is best for on a live bait fishing charter in Panama City Beach?

The most popular season to go on a live bait fishing charter in Panama City Beach is summer, and most anglers book their trips 26 days in advance.

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

You’re in luck! Our fishing tours in Panama City Beach don’t require you to purchase a fishing license – your group is covered by your boat’s captain. See here for more information on bag limits and fishing season regulations in Panama City Beach.

Recent Reviews of Captain Experiences

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

    Michael W. with Dustin K. of Panama City Beach, Florida

  • ★★★★★
    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. with Jeremy V. of Panama City Beach, Florida

  • ★★★★★
    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. with John C. of Panama City, Florida

  • ★★★★★
    Captain was great ,deckhand was even better! Weather was not with us still caught a few fish a lot of time looking, boat needs maintenance

    William B. with Kelia P. of Panama City Beach, Florida

  • ★★★★★
    Amazing trip! Great captain and deck mate! Highly recommend.

    Mark D. with Stephen B. of Panama City Beach, Florida

  • ★★★★★
    A very disappointing experience today. I understand that it is impossible to guarantee fish, but a professional guide should, at the least, have live bait to fish with. He did attempt to catch some beforehand and during our trip with no success. Should have bought some live bait. Fishing with dried squid and trolling for saltwater catfish doesn’t cut it with me. Yes, I did leave him a nice tip. Hal Land

    Hal L. with Sloan S. of Freeport, Florida

  • ★★★★★
    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. with Harry H. of Panama City Beach, Florida

  • ★★★★★
    Captain John and is mate did an excellent job in making sure my family had a very good experience in the golf fishing. Withing the first hours we already had all of the fish we could take. I would give it a 6 star but it looks like it's not possible so 5 it is. If you are still thinking about booking with Cap John don't think twice just go for it, him and is mate will make sure you have a good and safe experience.

    Jose P. with John C. of Panama City, Florida

  • ★★★★★
    Marvin was the perfect captain for our 6- and 9-year-old girls. Very patient and attuned to the kids. Looking forward to our next fishing trip with him!

    Eleanor M. with Marvin G. of Santa Rosa Beach, Florida

  • ★★★★★
    Did the 4 hour morning fishing charter with Captain. I highly recommend this charter. I found out the night before that captain Jason’s son Dylan was going to be taking us out instead of Captain Jason. Dylan was so good with my 11 & 13 year old boys, we learned so much. We couldn’t go on the ocean because it was a windy rough day and we were on a smaller boat. It was only my boys and I plus Captain Dylan. Captain Dylan assured us that there were plenty of big fish to be caught in the bay. One of my boys caught a shark and the other caught some snappers and a saltwater catfish. I caught a 42lb black drum! It was a great father/sons experience.

    Jameson T. with Jason S. of Panama City, Florida

  • ★★★★★
    Amazing time! Great great great fishing. Knowledgeable crew who love to fish, had us on them all day. Will 100% be back #kingslayer #John #mike

    Delaina L. with John C. of Panama City, Florida

  • ★★★★★
    Captain Will was extremely nice and knowledgeable about the local waters. Great guide that cares his clients have a good time.

    Jason D. with Will B. of Panama City Beach, Florida

  • ★★★★★
    If you’re wanting to go out and rip some salt water fish lips Captain Billy is the man for the job. Me and my boys went out and with 5 minutes of our hooks being in the water we had fish in the boat.

    Cody G. with Billy Van W. of Panama City Beach, Florida

  • ★★★★★
    Jake did a fantastic job. Told him number 1 priority was for grandkids catch fish and he made sure they did.

    David C. with Jake S. of Destin, Florida

  • ★★★★★
    We had a great trip and caught are limit of red snapper.

    Reid M. with Nick T. of Santa Rosa Beach, Florida

  • ★★★★★
    Every year a rent a boat to go fishing, but now I can say this was the best, I'm planning to go back at the end of this month and I'll book this boat again. They are the BEST. Highly recommend it. But please give me a chance to rent it when I'm there. Blessings.

    Sonia . with Brian G. of Panama City, Florida

  • ★★★★★
    captain Marvin worked hard for us fishing was rough with conditions of the day would book again . only thing was when paying the bill I was surprised to find out that my $138.00 deposit and 35.00 taxes was not part of the total trip price quoted. the final price with deposit and taxes came out to be $863.00 not $690.00 and that's what I paid . plus including tip of $120.00 witch I felt was deserved Not sure why this came out this way but I found this misleading quoted $690.00 total price paid $863.00 plus tip I was told that that's the way it works at captain experience . not the way I was use to

    Ronald J. with Marvin G. of Santa Rosa Beach, Florida

  • ★★★★★
    Great Day!!!!!!! Captain and First Mate were top notch. We caught plenty of fish. No problems or issues at all. We’ll be back!!!!

    Steve B. with Brian G. of Panama City, Florida

  • ★★★★★
    Like the QR code for payment. Nice experience. Unfortunately the species that we were catching all 4 was out of season to eat. Guide worked hard to keep baited lines in the water. Jake would be requested again.

    Gary L. with Jake S. of Destin, Florida

  • ★★★★★
    Captain will was a dam good guide. Will put us on fish. He also answered any questions we had and told us about the fish we caught. I would recommend him for to anyone. When we come back in the fall. We will book him again. I give captain Will a 5 star rating

    Dwayne C. with Will B. of Panama City Beach, Florida

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