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You're in good hands

Book your trip with confidence — We only work with the best local guides that know where to put you on fish.

About Your Trip

Water Type

Nearshore

Skill Levels

Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced

Weather

You won’t lose your deposit if the trip is canceled due to weather.

About Your Trip

Experience the Florida Panhandle like never before — fishing right from the beach! No boats, no seasickness — just your feet in the sand, rods in the surf, and plenty of action for all ages.

Our local guides can meet you at your beach location or we can provide a convenient meeting spot on the beach for the best chances at a productive trip. We show you everything you need to reel in pompano, whiting, redfish, and more! hands‑on, family‑friendly fun that anyone can enjoy — even first‑timers! ( no experience needed )

With beautiful Gulf views, expert guide help, and the chance to catch your own fresh dinner, this is the perfect beach adventure to make your trip unforgettable!

Amenities

Water Type

Nearshore

Skill Levels

Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced

Tackle

All rods, reels, and tackle are included.

Fish Cleaning

This guide will clean your catch for an additional fee.

Beer

Feel free to enjoy responsibly, but please no glass.

Live Bait

Live bait is included for this trip.

Location

This guide can be flexible with the departure location.

Weather

You won’t lose your deposit if the trip is canceled due to weather.

Kid Friendly

This trip can cater to small children.

Disability Friendly

This trip can accommodate those with disabilities.

Flexible Cancelation

This trip can be canceled up to 5 days before the trip.

Physicality

This trip requires an average level of physical activity.

Languages

English

Lunch

Please provide your own food / snacks.

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Pricing Matrix

	2 hours	3 hours	4 hours	5 hours
1 Person	$450.00	$550.00	$625.00	$650.00
2 People	$450.00	$550.00	$625.00	$650.00
3 People	$450.00	$550.00	$625.00	$650.00
4 People	$550.00	$625.00	$700.00	$725.00
5 People	$550.00	$625.00	$700.00	$725.00
6 People	$550.00	$625.00	$700.00	$725.00

Pay 50% of the price as a deposit today, with the balance due on the day of the trip.

About Your Guide

Ryan M.

Outfitter

Talkative

Laid-back

Beginner Oriented

Comfortable

Quality

Instructional

I am an experienced angler in the Surf in Panama City Beach & surrounding areas & I am ready to take you on a therapeutic fishing excursion! Come reel in memories one fish at a time right from the beach! I Specialize in Pompano fishing but our common bycatches consist of Red Drum, Sharks, Spanish Mackeral, Black Drum, Whiting, Jack Crevalle, Palometa & Permit.

About Your Guide

Ryan M.

Outfitter

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Rapid Fire Guide Q & A

What’s the biggest fish you’ve caught?

40+ inch Red fish! ( not including sharks )

If you were cooking for all your friends what would you cook?

Pompano ceviche!

Rapid Fire Guide Q & A

What’s the biggest fish you’ve caught?

40+ inch Red fish! ( not including sharks )

If you were cooking for all your friends what would you cook?

Pompano ceviche!

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Start Location & Lodging Options

Your guide can be flexible with your start location.

You can work with your guide after booking to set a more specific start location in the area.

Panama City Beach, Florida

Areas Fished

Trip Details & Amenities

Water Type

Nearshore

Skill Levels

Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced

Tackle

All rods, reels, and tackle are included.

Fish Cleaning

This guide will clean your catch for an additional fee.

Beer

Feel free to enjoy responsibly, but please no glass.

Live Bait

Live bait is included for this trip.

Location

This guide can be flexible with the departure location.

Weather

You won't lose your deposit if the trip is canceled due to weather.

Kid Friendly

This trip can cater to small children.

Disability Friendly

This trip can accommodate those with disabilities.

Flexible Cancelation

This trip can be canceled up to 5 days before the trip.

Physicality

This trip requires an average level of physical activity.

Languages

English

Lunch

Please provide your own food / snacks.

Target Species

Color-coded seasonality below is based on .

View Full Species Seasonality Chart » View Recent Panama City Beach Fishing Reports »

Get it while it's HOT!
This species is in play.
You might get lucky (as long as things are in-season).
Couldn't tell ya! (no data)

Techniques

Everything Else to Know

All gear is provided, but we also recommend bringing sunglasses, water, weather-appropriate clothing, and anything else you might want on the trip including a chair or a beach towel. We can accommodate more than three anglers at a time. If you have more than three people in the group, it is an additional $50 per extra person fishing after three people. We can accommodate up to 12 people on one trip.

You'll need to buy a fishing license before getting out there. Find out more about licenses here.

This trip is managed by an outfitter. Ryan will be your point of contact and you will go out with one of their guides.

We use a cashless autopay system. We'll send you a boarding pass, and on the day of the trip, your guide will scan your boarding pass to automatically transfer the remaining balance. The only cash needed is to tip your guide (we recommend 20%).

Cancel for free up to 5 days before the trip and receive credit back to your account. Cancelling within 5 of the trip will forfeit your deposit to the guide. Day-of cancellations and no-shows will be charged the full balance of the trip to their card.

In the event of inclement weather you'll be covered by out 100% Weather Guarantee and will not lose your deposit.

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Captain Experiences is home to thousands of quality, vetted fishing, hunting, and other outdoor sports guides across the US and beyond. Our mission is to Unlock the Outdoors by making it quick and easy to book the trip of a lifetime every time with our Damn Good Guides.

We vet our guides and only partner with the best of the best. Our guides do their very best to keep you safe, show you a great time, and send you home with a memorable experience shared with family and friends.

Once you've paid your deposit at checkout, we'll send you a QR Code boarding pass. Just show your guide your boarding pass on the day of the trip, they'll scan it, the remaining balance will transfer automatically, and you'll be all set to get out there. Just make sure you bring a cash tip for the guide!

In the event of inclement weather, our guides will check the conditions and make the final call on whether its safe to go on the trip. If they decide the trip needs to be postponed, we'll work closely with you to reschedule or provide a credit for the full deposit, which can be applied to any of our trips in the US and beyond.

Each trip's price is determined by the guide and reflects all associated costs. A significant factor in pricing is often the type of boat and the corresponding fuel expenses. Additional costs may include leases, marina or slip fees, and the expenses involved in providing and maintaining the necessary gear for your trip.

After booking your trip, we'll connect you directly with your guide to discuss additional details. In the meantime, our team is here to answer any questions via email, text, or phone.