Live Bait Fishing Charters 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

Hop on board with Captain Justin and prepare for an action-packed day of offshore fishing in the Florida Gulf! The offshore and nearshore waters of Panama City are great for going after some serious fish! You can choose one of five trip options: a 4, 6, 8, 10, or 12-hour trip. Whatever duration you choose, let Captain Justin know what you want to fish and he'll get you set with the location and technique! **4-Hour Trip** Captain Justin will take you to the nearshore waters of Panama City where you'll be trolling for Spanish Mackerel and King Mackerel. **6-Hour Trip** Expect to troll for Bonito and Spanish/King Mackerel or bottom fish for Gag Grouper, Red Grouper and Red Snappers. **8, 10 and 12-Hour Trip** These trips are all about bottom fishing for serious Amberjack, Gag Grouper, Red Grouper and Red Snappers! If you're looking to break some records, these trips are for you! On all of these trips, you’ll be fishing aboard Captain Justin’s 48’ Viking sportfisher with a capacity for 6 people. Powered by two 735 HP Detroit Diesel engines, this monster vessel will have no problem comfortably getting you far off the coast in a hurry! The boat comes equipped with everything you'll need, from GPS and a fishfinder to air conditioning, a bathroom and even a bed. Captain Justin will provide all rods, reels, and tackle. All you need to bring are any food and drinks you might want. These exciting trips can host up to 6 people, so make sure you bring some good company and a camera! Read More

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

There's simply no better way to enjoy the summer than an inshore fishing trip with Captain Justin! He's fished the mangrove channels and backcountry waters around PCB for years, and you can be sure that he'll put you right where the fish are! These channels provide perfect habitat for several classic sportfish species, including Redfish, Sheepshead, and Speckled Trout. These species are perfect inshore/nearshore opponents that fight hard and love to bite on a range of lures and baits. There's nothing like pulling some big ol' Red out of the mangrove roots, whether it's your first fish or your hundredth! You'll be fishing from the deck of Captain Justin's 23' Sportsman 227 bay boat. This puppy comes equipped with a powerful 150-HP 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, Simrad electronics, and multiple live wells for bait. Captain Justin 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 Justin at the wheel, your fishing adventure will surely be one to remember! Read More

Take your kids out on the water and get them hooked on fishing! Captain Marvin will teach them how to fish in the calm waters of the Hogtown Bayou and Choctawhatchee Bay—both perfect places to learn how to cast and retrieve. This is mainly a catch and release trip, but if you catch something worth eating, Captain Marvin will filet it and let you take it home for dinner! If you don’t want to keep the fish, Captain Marvin is experienced in CPR fishing – “Catch, Photo, Release”. This way, you’ll ensure you do minimal harm to the fish you catch, which will then be safely released back into its natural habitat. On this easygoing trip, the kiddos will be targeting Black Drum, Flounder, Redfish, Sheepshead, and Speckled Trout. Captain Marvin primarily uses live bait, but is happy to use artificial as well. The species you'll target are perfect for beginners and will provide a captivating fishing experience for kids! From the first-time angler to the skilled professional, Captain Marvin will do his best to keep you on the fish and put a smile on your face. Don't forget to bring your favorite snacks, drinks, and a tip for your guide. All the fishing equipment for your group is provided by the Captain, along with fishing licenses for all occupants of the boat. Book your trip and Captain Marv will take care of the rest! Read More

Take your kids out on the water and get them hooked on fishing! Captain Conner will teach them how to fish in the calm waters of the Choctawhatchee Bay—a perfect place to learn how to cast and retrieve. This is mainly a catch and release trip, but if you catch something worth eating, Captain Conner will clean it and let you take it home for dinner! If you don’t want to keep the fish, he's experienced in CPR fishing – “Catch, Photo, Release”. This way, you’ll ensure you do minimal harm to the fish you catch, which will then be safely released back into its natural habitat. On this easygoing trip, the kiddos will be targeting Black Drum, Flounder, Redfish, Sheepshead, and Speckled Trout. Captain Conner primarily uses live bait, but is happy to use artificial as well. The species you'll target are perfect for beginners and will provide a captivating fishing experience for kids! Captain Conner runs his trips aboard his 22' Pathfinder center console. She's a versatile boat that can handle all kinds of water, and she sports a 200-HP Yamaha outboard to get you to the fishing grounds fast. She also features top-of-the-line gear and electronics to enhance your trip. The captain will provide everything you need for a blue-ribbon day. All you need to bring is proper clothing, sun protection, and a pair of sunglasses! The fish are biting—what are you waiting for?! Read More

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

Hop on board with Captain Robbie and prepare for an action-packed day of fishing the Florida Panhandle! Destin fishing is world-famous for a reason, and the inshore and nearshore Destin waters are perfect for chasing some exciting catches not too far from the dock. On this 4-hour trip, Captain Robbie will take you through the inshore flats and bay systems around Destin where you can target a huge selection of fish including Blacktip Shark, Florida Pompano, Flounder, Redfish and Speckled Trout. On beautifully calm days, Captain Robbie can occasionally take you out on the Gulf side to target Gag Grouper, Mangrove Snapper, Vermilion Snapper and more. To target these fish, you'll be using a variety of techniques such as light tackle, heavy tackle, bottom fishing, trolling and jigging. Whichever type of fish you want to catch, Captain Robbie will get you set up with the best method! You’ll be fishing aboard a 21' Cape Horn center console with a 250 HP Yamaha engine and enough seating to accommodate up to 4 passengers comfortably. This vessel is equipped with GPS, a Fishfinder, Tuna Tower, a Live Bait Well, and an ice box to store your catches. Captain Robbie will happily clean any keepers for no additional cost! Captain Robert will provide all rods, reels, tackle and live bait. All you need to bring is sunscreen and any food or drinks you might need. Climb aboard with Captain Robbie! Read More

Hop on board with Captain John and get ready for an exciting day of deep-water fishing in the Florida Gulf! The deep sea waters off of Panama City are great for going after some of the big game fish that Florida is known for. On this 12-hour trip, Captain John will take you from Panama City out to the deep waters of the Florida Gulf where you can expect to target a huge selection of Grouper, Marlin, Mackerel, Shark, Snapper, Tuna, Mahi Mahi, Amberjack and many more. Depending on what you want to catch you can use one of a variety of methods, and Captain John's vessel is equipped for light tackle, artificial lures, heavy tackle, bottom fishing, trolling, jigging, drift fishing, and deep dropping. Just let Captain John know what you want to catch and he'll get you set up with the best method! Captain John will provide all rods, reels, tackle, and Frozen bait. Customers can buy live bait for an additional cost at the marina or bait boat on the way out. All you need to bring are sunglasses, sunscreen, and any food and drinks you might want and a tip for the deckhand standard is 20%. These exciting full-day trips can host up to 6 people, so make sure you bring some good company and a camera. 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 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. Read More

Hop on board with Captain Wilkin and prepare for an action-packed day fishing St. Josephs bay or further out on the Gulf Coasts near shore waters. On this 4, 6 and 8 hour fishing excursions, Captain Wilken will cruise you out into the St. Josephs Bay where you'll be targeting picturesque Redfish, Black Drum, Speckled Trout, and Flounder. All you'll need to get one of these fish on your line is some light tackle and artificial lures or live bait. Whichever fish you want to catch, Captain Wilkin will make sure you get the best setup, take you to his best spots, and give you some helpful pointers! Whether permitting, Captain Wilkin is also willing to push it a little further offshore to chase Tripletail. These trips are especially productive in the Summer months. If conditions are right, Captain Wilkin will recommend these kinds of trips when you meet up with him at the dock! On this trip you'll be aboard a 24’ Shallow Sport bay boat with a capacity for 6 people. A 225 HP Yamaha engine will get you exactly where the fish are biting in the bay! This do-it-all vessel is complete with GPS, Fishfinder, a Live Bait Well, a Wireless Trolling Motor, and an Ice Box to store your catches. Captain Wilkin will happily clean any keepers for no extra charge! Captain Wilkin will provide all rods, reels, tackle and live bait. All you need to bring is any food and drinks you might want out on the water. Read More

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

Head out to troll the bay and cast for Redfish, Speckled Trout, Sharks, and more! Captain John has years of experience fishing in the waters of Panama City and he knows all the best spots to find the biggest Sharks. With his state-of-the-art equipment and expertise, you'll have everything you need for a successful and memorable trip. His Cape Horn center console is a top-of-the-line fishing machine with plenty of room for anglers of all ages and skill levels. It's equipped with the latest electronics and fishing gear, and it's powered by twin Yamaha outboard engines for a smooth and comfortable ride. During your trip, Captain John will provide you with everything you need to bottom fish, including rods, reels, bait, and tackle. He'll also be on hand to offer tips and advice, so you can catch some mega trophies! Whether you're a seasoned angler or a beginner, you'll have a blast fishing with Captain John! With its beautiful beaches, lively seafood restaurants, and world-class fishing, Panama City is the perfect destination for your next fishing charter. So, book your trip with Captain John today and get ready for a fun-filled day on the water! Read More