About Your Trip

Water Type

Deep Sea

Skill Levels

Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced

Weather

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

About Your Trip

If you’re looking for a more interactive fishing experience, Captain Mike’s bottom fishing trips are the way to go! These trips range from 6 to 12 hours, with longer trips taking you farther offshore for even bigger and better catches. Whether you’re an experienced angler or a family looking for an action-packed day on the water, bottom fishing is a fantastic way to reel in a variety of hard-fighting and delicious fish.

What to Expect on a Bottom Fishing Trip
Unlike trolling, bottom fishing is all about dropping your line straight down and feeling the bite! We’ll travel 10 to 50 miles offshore, depending on the length of your trip, and hold the boat steady over artificial reefs and natural bottom structures. These areas are teeming with fish, giving everyone on board a shot at landing something impressive.
The longer the trip, the deeper we go—and the more fish we catch!

Target Species
Bottom fishing produces some of the tastiest and toughest fish in the Gulf, including:
- Red Snapper – One of the most popular catches, known for its delicious fillets.
- Amberjack – A powerhouse fish that delivers an epic fight.
- Grouper – A deep-water favorite with strong pulls and great table fare.
- Triggerfish & Vermilion Snapper – Tasty reef dwellers that provide fast action.
- Sharks & Other Reef Fish – You never know what you’ll pull up from the depths!

Who This Trip is Best For
- Families – A great hands-on experience for all ages!
- Experienced Anglers – Perfect for those looking to catch a variety of species.
- Adventure Seekers – If you want to go further offshore for bigger fish, this is your trip!

What to Bring
Snacks, drinks, and sunscreen
Comfortable clothing and non-slip shoes
A cooler for your cleaned and filleted fish
A camera to capture your best catches

Bottom fishing with Captain Mike is a thrilling, hands-on experience that offers non-stop action and plenty of opportunities to take home some fresh Gulf seafood. Whether you’re battling a powerful Amberjack or reeling up a tasty Red Snapper, this trip is sure to deliver unforgettable memories.

Amenities

Water Type

Deep Sea

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.

Boat Restroom

This boat has a restroom.

Air Conditioning

This boat has air conditioning.

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.

Federal Permit

This boat is federally permitted to go deep offshore.

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 14 days before the trip.

Lunch

Please provide your own food / snacks.

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Pricing Matrix

	4 Hours	6 Hours	8 Hours	10 Hours	12 Hours
1 Person	$1,160.00	$1,740.00	$2,320.00	$2,900.00	$3,480.00
2 People	$1,160.00	$1,740.00	$2,320.00	$2,900.00	$3,480.00
3 People	$1,160.00	$1,740.00	$2,320.00	$2,900.00	$3,480.00
4 People	$1,160.00	$1,740.00	$2,320.00	$2,900.00	$3,480.00
5 People	$1,160.00	$1,740.00	$2,320.00	$2,900.00	$3,480.00
6 People	$1,160.00	$1,740.00	$2,320.00	$2,900.00	$3,480.00
7 People	$1,220.00	$1,830.00	$2,440.00	$3,050.00	$3,660.00
8 People	$1,280.00	$1,920.00	$2,560.00	$3,200.00	$3,840.00
9 People	$1,340.00	$2,010.00	$2,680.00	$3,350.00	$4,020.00
10 People	$1,400.00	$2,100.00	$2,800.00	$3,500.00	$4,200.00
11 People	$1,460.00	$2,190.00	$2,920.00	$3,650.00	$4,380.00
12 People	$1,520.00	$2,280.00	$3,040.00	$3,800.00	$4,560.00
13 People	$1,580.00	$2,370.00	$3,160.00	$3,950.00	$4,740.00
14 People	$1,640.00	$2,460.00	$3,280.00	$4,100.00	$4,920.00
15 People	$1,700.00	$2,550.00	$3,400.00	$4,250.00	$5,100.00
16 People	$1,760.00	$2,640.00	$3,520.00	$4,400.00	$5,280.00
17 People	$1,820.00	$2,730.00	$3,640.00	$4,550.00	$5,460.00
18 People	$1,880.00	$2,820.00	$3,760.00	$4,700.00	$5,640.00
19 People	$1,940.00	$2,910.00	$3,880.00	$4,850.00	$5,820.00
20 People	$2,000.00	$3,000.00	$4,000.00	$5,000.00	$6,000.00
21 People	$2,060.00	$3,090.00	$4,120.00	$5,150.00	$6,180.00
22 People	$2,120.00	$3,180.00	$4,240.00	$5,300.00	$6,360.00
23 People	$2,180.00	$3,270.00	$4,360.00	$5,450.00	$6,540.00
24 People	$2,240.00	$3,360.00	$4,480.00	$5,600.00	$6,720.00
25 People	$2,300.00	$3,450.00	$4,600.00	$5,750.00	$6,900.00
26 People	$2,360.00	$3,540.00	$4,720.00	$5,900.00	$7,080.00
27 People	$2,420.00	$3,630.00	$4,840.00	$6,050.00	$7,260.00
28 People	$2,480.00	$3,720.00	$4,960.00	$6,200.00	$7,440.00
29 People	$2,540.00	$3,810.00	$5,080.00	$6,350.00	$7,620.00
30 People	$2,600.00	$3,900.00	$5,200.00	$6,500.00	$7,800.00
31 People	$2,660.00	$3,990.00	$5,320.00	$6,650.00	$7,980.00
32 People	$2,720.00	$4,080.00	$5,440.00	$6,800.00	$8,160.00
33 People	$2,780.00	$4,170.00	$5,560.00	$6,950.00	$8,340.00
34 People	$2,840.00	$4,260.00	$5,680.00	$7,100.00	$8,520.00
35 People	$2,900.00	$4,350.00	$5,800.00	$7,250.00	$8,700.00
36 People	$2,960.00	$4,440.00	$5,920.00	$7,400.00	$8,880.00
37 People (Second Boat)	$3,880.00	$5,820.00	$7,760.00	$9,700.00	$11,640.00
38 People (Second Boat)	$3,880.00	$5,820.00	$7,760.00	$9,700.00	$11,640.00
39 People (Second Boat)	$4,000.00	$6,000.00	$8,000.00	$10,000.00	$12,000.00
40 People (Second Boat)	$4,000.00	$6,000.00	$8,000.00	$10,000.00	$12,000.00
41 People (Second Boat)	$4,120.00	$6,180.00	$8,240.00	$10,300.00	$12,360.00
42 People (Second Boat)	$4,120.00	$6,180.00	$8,240.00	$10,300.00	$12,360.00
43 People (Second Boat)	$4,240.00	$6,360.00	$8,480.00	$10,600.00	$12,720.00
44 People (Second Boat)	$4,240.00	$6,360.00	$8,480.00	$10,600.00	$12,720.00
45 People (Second Boat)	$4,360.00	$6,540.00	$8,720.00	$10,900.00	$13,080.00
46 People (Second Boat)	$4,360.00	$6,540.00	$8,720.00	$10,900.00	$13,080.00
47 People (Second Boat)	$4,480.00	$6,720.00	$8,960.00	$11,200.00	$13,440.00
48 People (Second Boat)	$4,480.00	$6,720.00	$8,960.00	$11,200.00	$13,440.00
49 People (Second Boat)	$4,600.00	$6,900.00	$9,200.00	$11,500.00	$13,800.00
50 People (Second Boat)	$4,600.00	$6,900.00	$9,200.00	$11,500.00	$13,800.00
51 People (Second Boat)	$4,720.00	$7,080.00	$9,440.00	$11,800.00	$14,160.00
52 People (Second Boat)	$4,720.00	$7,080.00	$9,440.00	$11,800.00	$14,160.00
53 People (Second Boat)	$4,840.00	$7,260.00	$9,680.00	$12,100.00	$14,520.00
54 People (Second Boat)	$4,840.00	$7,260.00	$9,680.00	$12,100.00	$14,520.00
55 People (Second Boat)	$4,960.00	$7,440.00	$9,920.00	$12,400.00	$14,880.00
56 People (Second Boat)	$4,960.00	$7,440.00	$9,920.00	$12,400.00	$14,880.00
57 People (Second Boat)	$5,080.00	$7,620.00	$10,160.00	$12,700.00	$15,240.00
58 People (Second Boat)	$5,080.00	$7,620.00	$10,160.00	$12,700.00	$15,240.00
59 People (Second Boat)	$5,200.00	$7,800.00	$10,400.00	$13,000.00	$15,600.00
60 People (Second Boat)	$5,200.00	$7,800.00	$10,400.00	$13,000.00	$15,600.00
61 People (Second Boat)	$5,320.00	$7,980.00	$10,640.00	$13,300.00	$15,960.00
62 People (Second Boat)	$5,320.00	$7,980.00	$10,640.00	$13,300.00	$15,960.00
63 People (Second Boat)	$5,440.00	$8,160.00	$10,880.00	$13,600.00	$16,320.00
64 People (Second Boat)	$5,440.00	$8,160.00	$10,880.00	$13,600.00	$16,320.00
65 People (Second Boat)	$5,560.00	$8,340.00	$11,120.00	$13,900.00	$16,680.00
66 People (Second Boat)	$5,560.00	$8,340.00	$11,120.00	$13,900.00	$16,680.00
67 People (Second Boat)	$5,680.00	$8,520.00	$11,360.00	$14,200.00	$17,040.00
68 People (Second Boat)	$5,680.00	$8,520.00	$11,360.00	$14,200.00	$17,040.00
69 People (Second Boat)	$5,800.00	$8,700.00	$11,600.00	$14,500.00	$17,400.00
70 People (Second Boat)	$5,800.00	$8,700.00	$11,600.00	$14,500.00	$17,400.00
71 People (Second Boat)	$5,920.00	$8,880.00	$11,840.00	$14,800.00	$17,760.00
72 People (Second Boat)	$5,920.00	$8,880.00	$11,840.00	$14,800.00	$17,760.00

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Start Location & Lodging Options

Panama City, Florida

Areas Fished

Gulf of Mexico (Gulf of America)

About Your Boat

Boat Type: Sportfisher
Boat Manufacturer: Bonner
Year Built: 1989
Boat Length: 65'

About Your Boat

Boat Type: Sportfisher
Boat Manufacturer: Bonner
Year Built: 1989
Boat Length: 65'
Boat Restroom: Yes
Engine Manufacturer: John Deer
Total Horsepower: 2160
Number of Engines: 2
Additional Amenities: GPS, Fishfinder, Ice Box, Radar, Restroom & AC

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Trip Details & Amenities

Water Type

Deep Sea

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.

Boat Restroom

This boat has a restroom.

Air Conditioning

This boat has air conditioning.

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.

Federal Permit

This boat is federally permitted to go deep offshore.

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 14 days before the trip.

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).
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Techniques

Bottom Fishing
Heavy Tackle Fishing
Light Tackle Fishing

Everything Else to Know

All rods, reels, and tackle are included, but we also recommend bringing sunglasses, sunscreen, weather-appropriate clothing, and any gear of your own you want to use on the trip.

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. Cancelling within 14 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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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.

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