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

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!

Amenities

Water Type

Nearshore

Skill Levels

Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced

Tackle

All rods, reels, and tackle are included.

Beer

Feel free to enjoy responsibly, but please no glass.

Live Bait

Live bait is included for this trip.

Weather

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

Kid Friendly

This trip can cater to kids.

Disability Friendly

This trip can accommodate those with disabilities.

Flexible Cancelation

This trip can be canceled up to 7 days before the trip.

Fish Cleaning

No cleaning service provided.

Boat Restroom

No, this boat does not have a bathroom on board.

Lunch

Please provide your own food / snacks.

Pricing Matrix

	4 Hours
1 Person	$650.00
2 People	$650.00
3 People	$650.00
4 People	$650.00
5 People	$650.00
6 People	$650.00

Pay 15% of the price as a deposit today, with the balance due on the day of the trip.

About Your Guide

Russell F.

Independent Guide 30 years of exp.

Veteran

Talkative

Laid-back

Instructional

Beginner Oriented

Adventurous

Quality

Captain Russell was raised in Panama City, FL and has lived his entire life on the water. He served in the US Navy where he was able to travel to the Middle-East, Europe, Caribbean, and many other places. He has worked as a Commercial Charter Boat Captain since 1994 and has been a paid Firefighter since 2003. He thoroughly enjoys working both jobs simultaneously! He will lead the way, no matter if you’re fishing for...

Rapid Fire Guide Q & A

What’s the biggest fish you’ve caught?

11.5 Long fin Mako

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

Fish

Start Location & Lodging Options

Panama City, Florida

Areas Fished

Panama City Beach

About Your Boat

Boat photo for Dolphin Spotting and Fishing

Boat Type: Center Console
Boat Manufacturer: Parker
Boat Length: 29'
Boat Restroom: No

Trip Details & Amenities

Water Type

Nearshore

Skill Levels

Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced

Tackle

All rods, reels, and tackle are included.

Beer

Feel free to enjoy responsibly, but please no glass.

Live Bait

Live bait is included for this trip.

Weather

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

Kid Friendly

This trip can cater to kids.

Disability Friendly

This trip can accommodate those with disabilities.

Flexible Cancelation

This trip can be canceled up to 7 days before the trip.

Fish Cleaning

No cleaning service provided.

Boat Restroom

No, this boat does not have a bathroom on board.

Lunch

Please provide your own food / snacks.

Target Species

Color-coded seasonality below is based on the current month (March).

View Full Species Seasonality Chart »

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

Artificial Lure Fishing
Bottom Fishing
Drift Fishing
Light Tackle Fishing

Everything Else to Know

Reviews

5.0

based on 7 reviews

Duane

Verified Review

June 25

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!

Brian

Verified Review

June 28

Capt. Russel gave us a fine trip and focused on our children, made them feel very special and successful. Our trip was an inshore family fish and sight see tour, was perfect for a family fun time.

Joe

Verified Review

May 30

Russell is an awesome captain. Every spot we stopped, we caught fish.

James

Verified Review

April 5

Russel was a great Captain and our whole family had a fantastic time.

Trip: Panama City Fishing Rodeo

Terry

Verified Review

September 11

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..

Steve

Verified Review

May 30

We had an amazing trip! Captain Russell was so knowledgeable and helpful! We had our 7 year old grandson too, and captain Russell was so patient with him! We highly recommend this trip and this captain too!!!

Trip: Panama City Fishing Rodeo

Dan

Verified Review

August 15

Captain Russell did a great job taking my three boys and I out for a half day fishing charter. We caught seven different species and had fish to take home and grill that night. I would book with him again next time I'm on vacation in the area!