A whole new group of characters arrive at Panama City Beach in spring, including Pompano and Spanish Mackerel. In summer they're joined by even more species.


Panama City Beach Inshore Fishing Charters welcomes you to the premier Panama City Beach light tackle guide service. Panama City Beach Inshore Fishing Charters was founded and is operated by Capt. Chris Nguyen & Capt. Andrew Nguyen. Their knowledge and experience will allow them to guide you on the Inshore fishing trip that you have always wanted!

What Fish Are Biting in Panama City Beach

What Fish Are Biting in Panama City Beach


Anglers can’t get enough of the inshore fishing Panama City Beach has to offer. All it takes is a quick boat ride from shore and soon you’ll be fishing the entire St. Andrews Bay System, including the waters of Grand Lagoon, North Bay, and West Bay.

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Which is the best time of year to fish? Well, it depends. It all depends on your desire to catch the largest fish. You should, however, fish during the coldest months to catch the biggest fish.

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You can try your hand inshore fishing with our captain. There are many places to catch fish on the flats and at the beach.

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Growing up on the water with his dad, Chris knew his mission in life would be to do what he loves, and that is inshore fishing in Panama City, and sharing his passion with our visitors from the north of the panhandle of Florida.

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West Bay


Many people are curious about the type of fish that they might catch in Panama City Beach. Truth is, there is no definitive answer. Our waters are home to many fish, including red snappers, Spanish mackerel, common grouper, flounder, Spanish mackerel, and even exotic triggerfishes, amberjack, pompano, and other species. The best fishing season is October to December when sailfish, king mackerel, and red snapper are running and January to April when the big reds enter.

Frequently Asked Questions

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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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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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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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.

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