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Panama City Shark Spectacular

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PCB Light Tackle Fishing

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Freeport Inshore Trip

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Panama City Beach Nearshore Run

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trip description for PCB Reefs and Trolling in Panama City Beach

Head out to hit the reefs and troll the nearshore waters around Panama City Beach for a beautiful day out on the water with Captain Nathan. Spend 5 hours and enjoy a natural bottom or artificial reef fishing trip. If you prefer trolling the waters for pelagics, the captain can accommodate that as well! Captain Nathan will help you target a variety of species including Dorado (Mahi Mahi), Jack Crevalle, Amberjack, Kingfish, Grouper, Wahoo, and much more! Regardless of if you’re a beginner or a seasoned professional, Captain Nathan will lead the way! These trips are great for families, especially because Captain Nathan enjoys teaching the little ones the ropes. You’ll be fishing aboard Captain Nathan's 25' Sea Hunt center console, which is powered by a twin 150 HP Yamahas. She can accommodate up to 6 anglers. Captain Nathan will provide all rods, reels, tackle, and lures. Live bait is included in the price. The fishing license for the whole group is also included. Captain Nathan will fillet and package your fish free of charge at the end of your trip. Feel free to bring food and drinks of your choice as well as a cooler to bring home your day’s catch. Read More

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PCB Reefs And Trolling

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34 ft 1 - 6 People From $1,232
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trip description for PCB Spring/Fall Bottom Fishing in Panama City Beach

Come have some serious fun and explore some of the most prolific waters in the area with Captain Joe! You’ll be fishing aboard Captain Joe's 41-foot Infiniti sportfisher equipped with air conditioning, GPS, fishfinder, live bait well, refrigerator, multimedia system, and an ice box, among other amenities. Regardless of the trip option you choose (6, 8, 10, or 12-hour), you’ll have a great time bottom fishing for some epic catches! **6-Hour Trip** Have a blast on our shorter trip where you will have an opportunity to bring in some epic catches! **8-Hour Trip** Experience deep sea fishing like never before on this offshore excursion off of the Florida Panhandle coast! You'll be going up to 20–25 miles from shore to bottom fish for various species. **10-Hour Trip** This trip is perfect for anglers who love fishing the deep sea! Go 25–35 miles from the coast to bottom fish for various reef species. *12-Hour Trip* On this trip, you'll travel 25–40 miles from shore to target a range of species. Captain Joe will provide all rods, reels, tackle, lures, a first mate, and live bait (which you will spend the first 20-30 minutes catching). Remember to bring food and drinks for the day, a cooler with ice to take home your day’s catch, , (fish processing at the dockside market is available for an added fee.) Bring your kids or your angling buddies and head out to a fishing adventure to remember with Captain Joe! Read More

Deep Sea Fishing Charter in Panama City Beach

PCB Spring/Fall Bottom Fishing

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41 ft 1 - 6 People From $1,650
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trip description for Dolphin Spotting and Fishing in Panama City

Let new fishing adventures begin with Captain Russell! No matter if it’s your first time on the water or if you’re a seasoned professional, Captain Russell will lead the way! Test your casting accuracy as you target the Black Seabass, Cobia, Gag Grouper, King Mackerel / Kingfish, Mahi Mahi / Dorado, Mangrove Snapper, Red Grouper, Red Snapper, Redfish, and Tiger Shark that inhabit these waters. Hook on some live bait (provided by Captain Russell free of charge) and have yourself a day! You’ll be fishing aboard Captain Russell’s 29-foot center console equipped with a fishfinder, snorkeling equipment, live bait well, multimedia system, a wireless trolling motor (which is great for sneaking up on those easily spooked fish), and an ice box. Captain Russell 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 with Captain Russell! Read More

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Dolphin Spotting And Fishing

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29 ft 1 - 6 People From $715
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Fishing in Panama City Beach
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trip description for 5hours fishing with 3hours shell island in Panama City Beach

If you want a fun day out on the water in Panama City Beach, Captain Nathan is your man! For this 8 hour adventure, you will spend the first part of your trip fishing for 5 hours. You can hit the reefs to catch tasty fish like snapper and grouper, or hit it a little further offshore to troll for pelagic species like Wahoo, Mahi, Mackerel, and much more. After fishing has run its course. Captain Nathan will turn the boat back inshore and then travel to Shell Island to spend the remaining 3 hours lounging around in the sun! This can be a great time to explore the beaches, swim in the surf, and relax! Captain Nathan provides all the bait, top-of-the-line rods and reels, tackle, ice, and fishing licenses you will need for a successful day out on the water. All you'll need to bring is a cooler with food and drinks for yourselves and plenty of sunscreen! Read More

Deep Sea, Nearshore Fishing Charter in Panama City Beach

5hours Fishing With 3hours Shell Island

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Fishing in Panama City
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trip description for 8hr PC Bottom Fishing And Trolling in Panama City

Head out to hit the reefs for bottomfishing trip with Captain John! These trips are a great time for the whole family, as Captain John will work for you to give you the best opportunities to catch some of the best species the gulf has to offer. He also loves to mix in some trolling on these trips, if time permits. Whether it's a natural bottom or artificial reef, Captain John finds a variety of species Snapper, Jack Crevalle, Amberjack, Grouper, and much more! If you catch your fill of bottom fish and you've got some time to kill before you head back to the dock, Captain John will crank up the motors and cruise the grass lines and reef edges to attract a bite from King Mackerel, Mahi, Bonito, and anything else the prolific Gulf Waters can offer up! You’ll be fishing aboard Captain John's 28' Cape Horn which provides a comfortable stable experience offshore. She can accommodate 6 anglers. Feel free to bring food and drinks of your choice (Alcohol is allowed) as well as a cooler to bring home your day’s catch. Captain John will provide all rods, reels, tackle, and lures. Live bait is NOT included in the price but we do privide all frozen bait. The fishing license for the whole group is also included. There is a fish cleaning company at the dock called the Gut Hut they will take care of all of your fish cleaning needs including the option of vacuum sealing. We also have a new Tiki Bar at the marina for you while you wait with drinks TV's and some food options Read More

Deep Sea, Inshore, Nearshore Fishing Charter in Panama City

8hr PC Bottom Fishing And Trolling

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28 ft 1 - 6 People From $1,485
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trip description for Panama City Inshore in Panama City

The most popular trip booked is the four hour inshore trip. It is a good amount of time to pursue the different types of fish that are bitting or are in season. The five and six hour trips are usually booked with intentions of ether half the trip inshore and other nearshore, or the entire trip nearshore. This extended time gives the capt. the opportunity to make a further ride and more time to provide you a better catch of fish. After leaving the dock it’s a short trip to where we will be stopping to buy/catch live bait for your trip. Depending on the trip booked we will usually ride anywhere from 5 to 30 min to the fishing grounds. Longer rides are the nearshore trips. The tackle most commonly used on the inshore trips are light tackle 3000-4000 spinning reels with 20lb braid. Nearshore tackle consists of two different types of reels using 6000 shimano spinning reels and conventional reels are shimano torium 20pg with 50lb mono. The boat is a 22’ Cape Horn bay. Boat has dry storage to put your things - cell/wallet etc. Has all up to-date coastguard safety equipment. Additional cooler storage is available if you need to store more drinks or food. The trip usually starts out with a plan. Expectations of how the trip is supposed to turn out, what you’re supposed to catch sometime changes. You never know what is going to happen or what you’re going to catch. We strive to be prepared for every thing to ensure that your trip is comfortable and exciting. Read More

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Panama City Inshore

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Everything to Know About Booking a Panama City Beach drift fishing charter

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

Our Damn Good Guides currently offer 29 drift fishing trips in Panama City Beach, and the most popular trips in the area are Panama City Shark Spectacular guided by John, PCB Light Tackle Fishing guided by Will, and Freeport Inshore Trip guided by Sloan.

Our guides in Panama City Beach are rated a 4.63 out of 5 based on 2624 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.

The most popular cities to book a Drift Fishing charter in are Panama City Beach, Panama City and Santa Rosa Beach.

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

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

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

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

How much do Panama City Beach drift fishing charters cost?

for drift fishing in Panama City Beach prices can range anywhere from about $550 to $1,559, but the average price for a half day trip for drift fishing in Panama City Beach is $710. The average price for a full day trip for drift fishing in Panama City Beach is $1,336.

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

The most popular season to go on a drift fishing charter in Panama City Beach is summer, and most anglers book their trips 41 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 of Captain Experiences

  • ★★★★★
    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

  • ★★★★★
    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

  • ★★★★★
    It was fantastic. He put us on the fish. We caught several different species of fish. He was very friendly and professional. I will definitely come back and fish with him again..

    Terry L. with Russell F. of Panama City, 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

  • ★★★★★
    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

  • ★★★★★
    It was an awesome experience. With a great boat captain a true leader in what he does. Was there for everyone’s needs answered any question we had. Definitely recommend going with captain Russell!

    Duane M. with Russell F. of Panama City, Florida

  • ★★★★★
    Disappointing! They did not get one bite the whole time. I was hoping for a small refund of some kind. The boys had looked forward to this and to not see a shark or get a bite really let them down. Would love to try again next year.

    Debbie C. with John C. of Panama City, Florida

  • ★★★★★
    John and Tyler were phenomenal during our shark fishing adventure! We caught 4 sharks and had 3 additional ones that got away. It was a fantastic experience!!!

    Hope C. with John C. of Panama City, 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

  • ★★★★★
    The best fishing trip ever! Caught a 6’ 160 lb shark and approx 80 fish.

    Kyrie H. with John C. of Panama City, Florida

  • ★★★★★
    Had an amazing trip. AJ was the man and kept everyone baited and entertained. Captain Joe also did an amazing job keeping us on fish. Did the 6 hr morning bottom trip and caught bonito, red snapper, vermillion. Even added a bonus spanish from the bottom. Caught 7 different species, overall great trip and definitely recommend.

    Dylan A. with Kelia P. of Panama City Beach, Florida

  • ★★★★★
    Had a great time. Both Captain Jim and first mate Darius did a great job getting to the fish and kept us safe the whole trip.🎾🐾

    Tom C. with Jim B. of Panama City Beach, Florida

  • ★★★★★
    Awesome trip. Capt. Nathan knew exactly where to put us and deck hand Luke kept us rigged and fishing. We caught lots of fish and several different species. Was a real workout pulling in fish after fish. Guys where really knowledgeable of the area. Definitely plan to book with them again.

    Brian G. with Nathan S. of Panama City Beach, Florida

  • ★★★★★
    Captain Nate from the beginning asked a lot of questions about us and what our hopes were. He was extremely informative about what the conditions were, fish in season, and other tid-bits regarding our trip. Heading out we encountered extremely heavy fog so it was a bit slow getting out where we needed to be. Once we got out where we needed to be it was absolutely beautiful and Captain Nate put us on a couple catches. We got Trigger, Red Snapper, a B-Liner, and some tropical looking fish.. Unfortunately we were only able to keep the B-Liner but our family thoroughly enjoyed the trip! Once we started making our way in we realized that there was a red Tide which hindered some of our fishing. I will definitely book Captain Nate again on our next trip.

    Ken H. with Nathan S. of Panama City Beach, Florida

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