Summer Bottom Fishing

92% (12) Panama City Beach, FL 1 - 6 People 4 - 8 Hours From $800 Trip #5755
Fishing in Destin
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Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin

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.

Captain Jim invites anglers of all levels of expertise too join him for a great time on the water down in PCB. Panama City fishing means a lot of fish biting year-round. They are up and running, always hungry. With your experienced captain Jim, this image will come true – he’ll put you on fish and make sure you enjoy it.

You’ll have your water adventure on board a brand new 25’ Key West boat,...

About Your Trip

Captain Jim invites anglers of all levels of expertise too join him for a great time on the water down in PCB. Panama City fishing means a lot of fish biting year-round. They are up and running, always hungry. With your experienced captain Jim, this image will come true – he’ll put you on fish and make sure you enjoy it.

You’ll have your water adventure on board a brand new 25’ Key West boat, built-in 2020 and equipped with the latest navigational gadgets to give you speed and precision. It can accommodate up to 6 anglers who will go around reefs and wrecks, or brave further out. The vessel has a live bait box, an icebox to keep your catch cool, and all the necessary safety equipment.

You can choose from rich fishing grounds of these waters – go for Amberjack, tasty Snapper, Grouper and other offshore species. Panama City Beach is blessed with numerous species near the coastline and offshore, and with the experienced crew, you’re in for a treat.
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 provided for an additional fee.

Weather

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

Boat Restroom

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

Kid Friendly

This trip is not suited for small children.

Disability Friendly

This trip is not suited for those with disabilities.

Flexible Cancelation

The deposit for this trip is non-refundable.

Lunch

Please provide your own food / snacks.

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Pricing Matrix

4 hours 8 hours
1 Person
$800.00
$1,400.00
2 People
$800.00
$1,400.00
3 People
$800.00
$1,400.00
4 People
$800.00
$1,400.00
5 People
$800.00
$1,400.00
6 People
$800.00
$1,400.00
Pay $100 as a deposit today, with the balance due on the day of the trip.
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About Your Guide

Jim B.

Independent Guide
Captain Jim is a USCG-licensed captain and one of Panama City Beach’s top anglers, known for his passion, experience, and dedication to helping guests land the fish of a lifetime. Licensed to carry up to six passengers, he runs trips designed for anglers of all levels looking to experience the best of what the Gulf has to offer.

All trips include fishing licenses, rods, reels, and cut bait, with live bait available for purchase or...

About Your Guide

Jim B.

Independent Guide
Captain Jim is a USCG-licensed captain and one of Panama City Beach’s top anglers, known for his passion, experience, and dedication to helping guests land the fish of a lifetime. Licensed to carry up to six passengers, he runs trips designed for anglers of all levels looking to experience the best of what the Gulf has to offer.

All trips include fishing licenses, rods, reels, and cut bait, with live bait available for purchase or caught in-season. Depending on the time of year, you’ll have the chance to chase down hard-fighting Amberjack, Cobia, Snapper, Mahi-Mahi, Wahoo, and even the occasional Sailfish. With Panama City Beach’s rich nearshore and offshore waters, every trip brings the chance for action—and with Captain Jim at the helm, you’re in expert hands from start to finish.
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Start Location & Lodging Options

Panama City Beach, Florida
Areas Fished

About Your Boat

Boat photo for Summer Bottom Fishing
Boat Type
Center Console
Boat Manufacturer
Key West
Year Built
2020
Boat Length
25'

About Your Boat

Boat Type
Center Console
Boat Manufacturer
Key West
Year Built
2020
Boat Length
25'
Boat Restroom
No
Engine Manufacturer
Yamaha
Total Horsepower
300
Number of Engines
2
Additional Amenities
Livewell, Fish Box, Drink Cooler
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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 provided for an additional fee.

Weather

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

Boat Restroom

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

Kid Friendly

This trip is not suited for small children.

Disability Friendly

This trip is not suited for those with disabilities.

Flexible Cancelation

The deposit for this trip is non-refundable.

Lunch

Please provide your own food / snacks.

Target Species

Color-coded seasonality below is based on .
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  • 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

Snacks and Drinks. Live bait can be purchased or caught when in season. Rods, Reels, Tackle, Cut Bait, Cooler, Ice, Bottled Water 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%).
The deposit for this trip is non-refundable except for weather-related cancellations. 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

4.0
based on 3 reviews

Robbi

Verified Review

October 11

Great people! Was very helping on the trip even with 3 kids. Always on point to keep bait on the line to keep the kids going! Very choppy but was all in all a great trip and do it again!

Robbi

Verified Review

October 11

Great people! Was very helping on the trip even with 3 kids. Always on point to keep bait on the line to keep the kids going! Very choppy but was all in all a great trip and do it again!
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Tonya

Verified Review

July 17

Fishing was great! However I do not recommend taking kids on this boat!! Language was horrible and unacceptable!

Tonya

Verified Review

July 17

Fishing was great! However I do not recommend taking kids on this boat!! Language was horrible and unacceptable!
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Trip: Panama City Beach Nearshore Run

Response from Jim:
I am not sure what you are talking about maybe you stiffing us on the tip this is your way of trying to make it right in your mind. Your kids had a GREAT time and ended up with a ton of fish. After trip everyone including you shook our hands and said thanks for a great trip. But you want to leave this review. Enjoy your fish you have a bunch. Captain Jim

Response from Jim:

I am not sure what you are talking about maybe you stiffing us on the tip this is your way of trying to make it right in your mind. Your kids had a GREAT time and ended up with a ton of fish. After trip everyone including you shook our hands and said thanks for a great trip. But you want to leave this review. Enjoy your fish you have a bunch. Captain Jim
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Response from Captain Experiences:
Hey Tonya, thanks for your feedback. We're glad to hear the fishing itself was great, but we're really sorry about the inappropriate language onboard. That’s absolutely not the kind of environment we want to provide, especially for families. We’ll be addressing this with Capt. Jim to ensure it doesn’t happen again. We appreciate you bringing this to our attention and have reached out with a discount. We hope to provide a more family-friendly experience if...

Response from Captain Experiences:

Hey Tonya, thanks for your feedback. We're glad to hear the fishing itself was great, but we're really sorry about the inappropriate language onboard. That’s absolutely not the kind of environment we want to provide, especially for families. We’ll be addressing this with Capt. Jim to ensure it doesn’t happen again.

We appreciate you bringing this to our attention and have reached out with a discount. We hope to provide a more family-friendly experience if given the chance in the future.
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Tom

Verified Review

August 5

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

Verified Review

August 5

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.🎾🐾
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Trip: Panama City Beach Nearshore Run

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