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Deep Sea, Nearshore, Jetty Fishing Charter in Panama City

PCB Nearshore Captains Choice 6 Hour

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21 ft 1 - 8 People From $600
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Deep Sea Fishing Charter in Panama City

Live Action Offshore - 48’ Viking

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48 ft 1 - 6 People From $1,200
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Deep Sea Fishing Charter in Panama City

6 Hour Deep-Sea Fishing

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43 ft 1 - 36 People From $1,600
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Inshore, Nearshore Fishing Charter in Panama City

Tarpon Fishing

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25 ft 1 - 8 People From $1,200
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Inshore Fishing Charter in Panama City

Panama City Kids Trip

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23 ft 1 - 4 People From $550
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Inshore, Nearshore, Jetty, Flats Fishing Charter in Panama City

4 Hour Inshore Fishing

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22 ft 1 - 8 People From $800

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Inshore Fishing Charter in Panama City

Inshore PCB Trip - 23' Sportsman

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23 ft 1 - 4 People From $700
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Deep Sea Fishing Charter in Panama City

Reelin' In Red Snapper

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32 ft 1 - 6 People From $1,700
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Deep Sea Fishing Charter in Panama City

8 Hour Deep-Sea Fishing

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43 ft 1 - 36 People From $2,100
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Deep Sea Fishing Charter in Panama City

Live Red Snapper Action - 48' Viking

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48 ft 1 - 6 People From $2,400
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Deep Sea, Nearshore Fishing Charter in Panama City

Deep Sea Fishing - 52' Sportfisher

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52 ft 1 - 32 People From $1,800
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Nearshore Fishing Charter in Panama City

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Everything to Know About Booking a Panama City live bait fishing charter

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

Why should I book a live bait fishing charter in Panama City with Captain Experiences?

Our Damn Good Guides currently offer 63 live bait fishing trips in Panama City, and the most popular trips in the area are PCB Nearshore Captains choice 6 Hour guided by Stephen, Live Action Offshore - 48’ Viking guided by Justin, and Intense Inshore Action! guided by Keith.

Our guides in Panama City are rated a 4.75 out of 5 based on 3692 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 live bait fishing guides / fishing lessons in Panama City? Check out our beginner and family friendly live bait fishing guides in Panama City.

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

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

The most commonly sought after species for live bait fishing in Panama City are: 1. red snapper, 2. kingfish, 3. gag grouper, 4. redfish, and 5. amberjack.

How much do Panama City live bait fishing charters cost?

Prices for live bait fishing in Panama City can range anywhere from about $850 to $7,600, but the average price for a half day trip for live bait fishing in Panama City is $1,009. The average price for a full day trip for live bait fishing in Panama City is $4,187.

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 live bait fishing charter in Panama City?

The most popular season to go on a live bait fishing charter in Panama City is summer, and most anglers book their trips 23 days in advance.

Do I need 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.

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 Jimmy took great care of us and helped my son and his friend create the memory of a lifetime!

    Steve B. | September 2, 2024

    Trip: Early PCBeach trip

  • ★★★★★
    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

  • ★★★★★
    We had an awesome time. Justin and his first mate were great and very patient with my 2 boys. I highly recommend the experience. We caught loads of Mahi!

    Nora B. | July 30, 2024

    Trip: 2 Hour Kids Trip

  • ★★★★★
    Dexter is an awesome Captain. My 14 year old grandson loved the experience and I enjoyed watching Dexter and my grandson fishing. Super experience!

    Sara D. | July 24, 2024

    Trip: Redfish and Speckled Trout

  • ★★★★★
    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

  • ★★★★★
    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

  • ★★★★★
    Great Trip with Joshua! He was very knowledgeable about the area and we had a really good time. Thanks !!

    Robert L. | July 9, 2024

    Trip: Inshore Light Tackle Trips

  • ★★★★★
    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 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

  • ★★★★★
    We had a great time. Captain John John and the deckhand Drew were very courteous and friendly. The bite was slow but they did everything they could to put us on fish. We ended up with a good catch and everyone had a great time. We will definitely be back next year.

    Mike K. | June 14, 2024

    Trip: Panama City Inshore

  • ★★★★★
    Had a great time with Jimmy on the water today, he put us on the fish and we had a great time catching tons of speckled trout. Had two teenage girls with me and they had a great time also and Jimmy kept it light and entertaining the whole time. Couldn’t have asked for more. Will definitely look to have another trip with him soon. Thanks

    David P. | June 12, 2024

    Trip: Destin / PCB Fishing Adventure

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

    James C. | June 8, 2024

    Trip: Deepsea Bottom and Trolling

  • ★★★★★
    Great trip with Captain Kevin!

    Chris M. | June 3, 2024

    Trip: 4 Hour Inshore - King Mackerel Excursion

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