Half Day Deep Sea Trip

50% (2) 1 - 4 People 5 Hours From $750

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.

Go aboard with Captain Bryan for a classic Florida nearshore slam! On this trip, you'll spend a half day off of Panama City Beach, throwing bait and lures for a variety of species, including Red Snapper, King Mackerel, Mahi Mahi, Triggerfish, Vermillion Snapper, White Snapper, Amberjack, and more! To draw the bites, you'll employ different techniques to target different parts of the water column. That means trolling for Mahi and Kingfish, and bottomfishing over reefs...

About Your Trip

Go aboard with Captain Bryan for a classic Florida nearshore slam! On this trip, you'll spend a half day off of Panama City Beach, throwing bait and lures for a variety of species, including Red Snapper, King Mackerel, Mahi Mahi, Triggerfish, Vermillion Snapper, White Snapper, Amberjack, and more!

To draw the bites, you'll employ different techniques to target different parts of the water column. That means trolling for Mahi and Kingfish, and bottomfishing over reefs
and structure for Snapper, Amberjack, and Triggerfish! These fish are all a blast to hook, and they offer a challenge for anglers of all experience levels.

Captain Bryan's 22’ Cape Horn center console is equipped with all the amenities for an amazing fishing experience. The 200-HP Suzuki engine will power you smoothly out to the deeper waters, where you can drop lines and begin fishing the bottom. For navigation, the boat uses quality GPS, plus a fishfinder to help you locate the big ones. Finally, she's equipped with a livewell for keeping your bait fresh!

Captain Bryan will provide everything you need for an awesome day, including all the rods, reels, bait, and tackle. All you need to bring is sunscreen, sunglasses, and some snacks and you'll be good to go!
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.

Flexible Cancelation

This trip can be canceled for a refund up to 3 days before the trip.

Fish Cleaning

No cleaning service provided.

Boat Restroom

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

Disability Friendly

This trip is not suited for those with disabilities.

Lunch

Please provide your own food / snacks.

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Pricing Matrix

5 Hours
1 Person
$750.00
2 People
$750.00
3 People
$750.00
4 People
$750.00
Pay 25% of the price as a deposit today, with the balance due on the day of the trip.
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About Your Guide

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Bryan B.

Independent Guide
US Veteran Veteran
Talkative
Laid-back
Instructional
Beginner Oriented
Adventurous
Quantity
Captain Bryan has lived in Panama City Beach most of his life and has worked on charter boats since the age of thirteen. He primarily charter fishes, but he also commercial fishes during the winter months. All together he spends roughly 300 days a year on the water. No matter your level of fishing experience, Capt. Bryan welcomes you aboard for your next fishing adventure!

About Your Guide

Profile photo of Captain Experiences guide Bryan

Bryan B.

Independent Guide
Captain Bryan has lived in Panama City Beach most of his life and has worked on charter boats since the age of thirteen. He primarily charter fishes, but he also commercial fishes during the winter months. All together he spends roughly 300 days a year on the water. No matter your level of fishing experience, Capt. Bryan welcomes you aboard for your next fishing adventure!
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Rapid Fire Guide Q & A

What’s the biggest fish you’ve caught?
Overall probably a shark.
If you were cooking for all your friends what would you cook?
Fish, home made fries, coleslaw, and homemade tartar, gotta be homemade.

Rapid Fire Guide Q & A

What’s the biggest fish you’ve caught?
Overall probably a shark.
If you were cooking for all your friends what would you cook?
Fish, home made fries, coleslaw, and homemade tartar, gotta be homemade.
What’s your favorite band?
Eagles
What’s your favorite movie?
Tommy Boy
What’s your favorite sports team?
How bout them Dawgs?
What’s your drink of choice?
Dr. Pepper
What was your last halloween costume?
Uncle Fester
What do you want for Christmas this year?
Win the powerball.
How did you get started guiding?
I started guiding on the side while working on another boat and it got to the point where I had to pick one or the other.
What makes you different from other guides?
I have a sparkling personality and I grew up in PCB, started fishing at the pier as small child, started as a deckhand at 13, and have worked in the fishing business since. Spend your hard earned money with a full time guide that knows the area well.
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Start Location & Lodging Options

Panama City Beach, Florida

About Your Boat

Boat photo for Half Day Deep Sea Trip
Boat Type
Center Console
Boat Manufacturer
Cape Horn
Year Built
2016
Boat Length
22'

About Your Boat

Boat Type
Center Console
Boat Manufacturer
Cape Horn
Year Built
2016
Boat Length
22'
Engine Manufacturer
Suzuki
Total Horsepower
200
Number of Engines
1
Additional Amenities
GPS, Fishfinder, Live Bait Well, Wireless Trolling Motor, Ice Box
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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.

Flexible Cancelation

This trip can be canceled for a refund up to 3 days before the trip.

Fish Cleaning

No cleaning service provided.

Boat Restroom

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

Disability Friendly

This trip is not suited for those with disabilities.

Lunch

Please provide your own food / snacks.

Target Species

Color-coded seasonality below is based on .
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

  • Bottom Fishing
  • Heavy Tackle Fishing
  • Light Tackle Fishing
  • Trolling

Everything Else to Know

Fishing License, Ice Box, Rods, reels & tackle included.
You're all set! You don't need to buy a license for this trip.
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 3 days before the trip and receive credit back to your account. Cancelling within 3 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.

Reviews

3.0
based on 2 reviews

Joe

Verified Review

March 23

Captain Bryan was great! He knew the best spots to fish and everyone on the trip was able to land a large Sheepshead. We were able to bring home enough fish to feed the group for the next few nights. I would recommend Bryan to anyone looking to have fun out on the water and catch some fish!

Joe

Verified Review

March 23

Captain Bryan was great! He knew the best spots to fish and everyone on the trip was able to land a large Sheepshead. We were able to bring home enough fish to feed the group for the next few nights. I would recommend Bryan to anyone looking to have fun out on the water and catch some fish!
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John

Verified Review

March 30

Been on a lot of charters with my boys and this was honestly disappointing. An inshore 4-hour trip and my 3 sons didn't catch a fish in the first hour with little advice or help as others caught fish around us. The last 3 Hours were spent trolling for mackerel with two poles with four of us fishing. One of the poles was so heavy that you couldn't even tell the fish was...

John

Verified Review

March 30

Been on a lot of charters with my boys and this was honestly disappointing. An inshore 4-hour trip and my 3 sons didn't catch a fish in the first hour with little advice or help as others caught fish around us. The last 3 Hours were spent trolling for mackerel with two poles with four of us fishing. One of the poles was so heavy that you couldn't even tell the fish was on, bc "forgot to switch the poles". We caught some mackerel, but not the trip we requested as our boys were interested in not trolling and taking turns reeling in fish. They wanted to fish themselves. Bryan was great at taking care of the fish but the worst part was the confusing payment where he acted like he never used Captain Experiences and did not scan the QR Code we were given and got way overcharged. The $700 trip turned into an $838 trip on my credit card despite trying to explain what I previously paid. Luckily, I did the math in my head quickly and did not leave the cash tip that I had prepared which made me uncomfortable. Captain Experiences and Brian should get on the same page with payments!!! Pretty disappointing experience and really should get some type of refund!
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Response from Captain Experiences:
Hey there John, I'm sorry to hear about your experience on this trip. The goal of the QR payment process is to make things easier, not confusing! Our team is currently working with guides to make sure they are familiar with our payment processes. It also sounds like the Captain overlooked your preferences and provided a trip that wasn't what you wanted. We would love an opportunity to make this right and get you and...

Response from Captain Experiences:

Hey there John, I'm sorry to hear about your experience on this trip. The goal of the QR payment process is to make things easier, not confusing! Our team is currently working with guides to make sure they are familiar with our payment processes. It also sounds like the Captain overlooked your preferences and provided a trip that wasn't what you wanted. We would love an opportunity to make this right and get you and your sons back on the water soon. Please call or text us so we can set something up!
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Captain Experiences is home to 1,600+ quality, vetted fishing and hunting 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, bait, 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.