Panama City Beach Inshore Fishing Charters Map

Panama City Beach Inshore Fishing Charters Hours


Our captains are both professional guides, and were born and raised in Panama City. As a third-generation fisherman, they are familiar with operating boats and catching fish. No matter if you're a novice fisherman or an experienced angler looking for the best Bay fishing, our Fishing Guide will make sure you have a memorable and productive charter fishing trip in our Inshore Waters. Our inshore charter fishing trips are an unforgettable experience.


Captain Chris Nguyen, will do everything possible to ensure that you have a memorable day of fishing. This can be a 2-8 hour trip. It primarily involves fishing for Snapper King Mackerel Grouper, Spanish Mackerel Redfish, Trout, Trout and Flounder. These trips can be used light tackle, bottom fishing and trolling as well as spinning.

Panama City Beach Inshore Fishing Charters

Panama City Beach Inshore Fishing Charters


You'll find shallow flats and deep channels here, which make these fishing areas one of the most productive in the Panhandle. It is a vibrant, all-year-round fishing operation that never fails its customers.

Panama City Beach Inshore Fishing Charters Hours


Our captain will take you out on the water with him to show you how inshore fishing is done. There are many spots where you can catch fish.

Panama City Beach Inshore Fishing Charters Hours

How much does it cost to walk the pier at Pier Park


Panama City Beach's excellent inshore fishing is what anglers love the most. Just a quick boat ride away from shore will get you fishing all the St. Andrews Bay System waters, including Grand Lagoon North Bay and West Bay.

Rods and Reels


We offer Inshore Fishing. Fish with us. Our fleet of fishing vessels are unique and equipped with everything that you need to enjoy Panama City Beach. From the engines to rods and reels. We guarantee that you'll return for more.

Panama City Beach Inshore Fishing Charters Hours

Frequently Asked Questions

Fishing in Panama City Beach are some of the most unique activities around but chartering a fishing boat are paying for one of the fishing charters in the area can be quite expensive. Sometimes you just want to throw your line in the water and see what happens. If you’re looking to fish off of docks or piers around Bay County are some of the best spots.

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Fishing in Panama City Beach are some of the most unique activities around but chartering a fishing boat are paying for one of the fishing charters in the area can be quite expensive. Sometimes you just want to throw your line in the water and see what happens. If you’re looking to fish off of docks or piers around Bay County are some of the best spots.

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Cost: Spectators $3. Anglers $7. Seniors, active military, or disabled persons $3 (ID and proof of disability required).

Russell-Fields Pier (City Pier) Call Chris @ Panama City Beach Inshore Fishing Charters (850) 392-7727

The price of a private charter fishing boat averages between $165 and $240 per hour, for up to 6 people. If there are more than 6 people in your group it will cost an additional 10% for each person over 6.

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Night fishing in the surf is almost a must in highly populated areas, especially from Memorial Day to Labor Day. In many areas, most surf anglers are forced to fish at night in the summer. During the daytime there are too many bathers and they chase the surf anglers away from the best spots.

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Peacock Bass or ‘Sargento’, as they are known locally, are not a native game fish of Panama but originate from the Amazon, Rio Negro and Orinoco river basins of South America where they are called Tucanare or Pavon and are considered a premier sportfishing charter quarry.

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Surf Fishing on Panama City Beach. Anyone, regardless of experience, can enjoy surf fishing any time on Panama City Beach! Bring your surf rod, rod holder, and relax in a beach chair. … Other tasty fish caught from the surf are flounder, redfish and whiting.

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The most common species are Red Snapper, Mangrove Snapper, Amberjack, Trigger Fish, Grouper (when in season), Cobia, Sharks, King Mackerel, Spanish Mackerel, False Albacore, Pompano, Jack Crevalle, Speckled Sea Trout, Red Fish, Flounder, Bull Red Fish and who knows, we might even catch a Sailfish.

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Over 1500 feet

The Russell Fields Pier (City Pier) is one of the area’s most popular tourist attractions. As the longest pier on the Gulf (over 1500 feet), The City Pier offers fantastic fishing and breath taking views of sunrises and sunsets.

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Fines. Fishing in Florida without a license is a level one violation under Section 379.354 of the Florida statutes and considered a noncriminal infraction. Level one violations involving fishing license requirements carry a civil penalty equal to the cost of the license plus $50.

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It is not necessary for Florida senior residents to purchase a hunting and/or fishing license. Residents 65 years of age or older may possess either a Resident Senior Citizen Hunting and Fishing Certificate or proof of age and residency (A driver license is sufficient).

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The license currently costs up to $1,000 but from now through Dec. 31st, the price will be reduced by 25 percent for Florida residents who are 17-years-old and younger. The lifetime license covers saltwater and freshwater recreational fishing, hunting and most associated permits

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