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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

Climb aboard with Captain Chandler and explore St. Andrews Bay and the Gulf of Mexico on his 23’ Center Console. Perfect for any level of angler, each trip accommodates up to 4 guests for a personalized and comfortable fishing experience.

Captain Chandler will take you to the best nearshore spots, including reefs, shipwrecks, and other fish-rich structures. You’ll use various techniques such as artificial lure fishing, bottom fishing, cut bait fishing, heavy tackle fishing, jigging, light tackle fishing, and trolling. All top-of-the-line rods, reels, and equipment are provided, along with fresh live and cut bait.

Feel free to bring your favorite snacks and drinks (no glass containers). Captain Chandler will clean your fish for an additional fee, ensuring your trip is as enjoyable and hassle-free as possible.

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.

Music

You can play your own bluetooth music.

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 for a refund up to 14 days before the trip.

Boat Restroom

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

Lunch

Please provide your own food / snacks.

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Pricing Matrix

	8 Hours	6 Hours	5 Hours	4 Hours
1 Person	$1,300.00	$1,000.00	$850.00	$700.00
2 People	$1,300.00	$1,000.00	$850.00	$700.00
3 People	$1,300.00	$1,000.00	$850.00	$700.00
4 People	$1,300.00	$1,000.00	$850.00	$700.00

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

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About Your Guide

Chandler W.

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Laid-back

Instructional

Beginner Oriented

Comfortable

Quality

About Your Guide

Chandler W.

Independent Guide

Join Captain Chandler on a fun-filled and action-packed fishing adventure as you enjoy exploring the waters of Panama City Beach. Book your trip to begin making memories that you will never forget with your family and friends!

Your trip will take place on a very nice and speedy 22’ Sea Hunt Ultra powered by a 200 HP Yamaha engine that can accommodate up to 4 anglers to fish in comfort and style. For navigation, the boat is equipped with the latest GPS, fishfinder, as well as radio to listen to your favorite tunes. The best part of the equipment includes a wireless trolling motor with a spot lock to keep you right on top of the fish.

You are in charge when booking with Captain Chandler where you can choose whatever trip you feel you would enjoy the best. Trips are offered from 3-hour kids trips up to 8-hour trips for a full day on the water. You can choose to go inshore, offshore, catch and release, or go after a nice fresh fish dinner. You can target species such as Red Snapper, Mahi Mahi, Amberjack, Gag Grouper, Triggerfish, and so many more. You will fish with both light and heavy tackle while using bottom fishing, trolling, and spinning reel techniques.

Fishing Licenses are completely covered along with all the fishing gear you’ll need.

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Start Location & Lodging Options

Panama City Beach, Florida

Areas Fished

St. Andrews Bay

About Your Boat

Boat Type: Center Console
Boat Manufacturer: Seahunt
Year Built: 2013
Boat Length: 23'

About Your Boat

Boat Type: Center Console
Boat Manufacturer: Seahunt
Year Built: 2013
Boat Length: 23'
Engine Manufacturer: Yamaha
Total Horsepower: 200
Number of Engines: 1
Additional Amenities: Live well, fish cooler, dry storage

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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.

Music

You can play your own bluetooth music.

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 for a refund up to 14 days before the trip.

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 .

	January	February	March	April	May	June	July	August	September	October	November	December
Amberjack	Good	Good	Good	Great	Great	Great	Great	Great	Good	Good	Good	Not Ideal
Gag Grouper	Not Ideal	Not Ideal	Good	Great	Great	Great	Great	Great	Good	Good	Good	Not Ideal
Red Grouper	Good	Good	Good	Great	Great	Great	Good	Good	Good	Good	Good	Not Ideal
Red Snapper	Not Ideal	Not Ideal	Not Ideal	Good	Great	Great	Great	Great	Good	Good	Good	Not Ideal
Triggerfish	Good	Good	Good	Great	Great	Great	Good	Good	Good	Great	Good	Good
Vermillion Snapper	Good	Good	Good	Good	Good	Good	Good	Good	Good	Good	Good	Good

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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).
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Techniques

Artificial Lure Fishing
Bottom Fishing
Cut Bait Fishing
Heavy Tackle Fishing
Jigging
Light Tackle Fishing
Trolling

Everything Else to Know

Sunscreen, a small cooler with snacks and drinks, and non slip shoes

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 14 days before the trip and receive credit back to your account.

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 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.