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Fishing in the Florida Panhandle
What you need to know before you go

When you think of fishing The Florida Panhandle, you probably picture huge marlin, tuna and swordfish being pulled from the gulf. In fact, a 980 pound blue marlin was caught on a boat out of Destin back in 1985 which still holds the record. That combined with championship catches of red snapper, grouper, amberjack, mackerel, cobia and wahoo have made the panhandle one of most popular charter fishing destinations in the world.

But the Florida Panhandle offers great inshore fishing as well. A wide variety of saltwater game fish prowl the panhandle's pristine backwaters, including bays, bayous, tidal flats, and creeks. The Blackwater, Suwanne, Shoal and Yellow Rivers teem with bass, perch, bream, catfish, and largemouth bass.

The Panhandle offers an enormous variety of fishing opportunities for both the beginner and more experience angler. To get started, check out our directory of charters and guides who can hook you up with an unforgettable day of fishing in the Florida Panhandle.

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Florida Panhandle Fishing Directory

Inshore Fishing Guides
Light Tackle, Live Bait fishing for Speckled Trout, Red Fish & More
Angry Fish Charters provides the most complete and flexible charter operations anywhere on the Gulf Coast. With a brand new fleet of Regulator(tm) and Pathfinder(tm) center console boats as well as Hewes flats skiffs, we can provide you with dry, fast, safe and reliable angling platforms for fishing the varying weather and sea conditions.
Blessed Moon Fishing Charters (Panama City Beach)
Top Panama City fishing guide, Captain Steve Roberson offers anglers the finest inshore Panama City fishing in the entire area
Offers offshore, inshore/nearshore and flats fishing charters year round in Destin.
inshore; speckled trout, redfish, flounder, mackerel, bonito pompano, bluefish, ladyfish; saltwater flyfishing
Captain Wes Rozier (Pensacola)
inshore - speckled trout, flounder, redfish and all the fish that inhabit the local bays, bayous and sounds
Speckled Trout Fishing is Inshore Angler’s specialty. We catch trout year round in Destin, Florida using 8-12 pound test, and the average size ranges from 12-25 inches. All types of live or artificial baits are used to catch speckled trout in the emerald green waters of Destin, Florida.
In-shore gulf fishing is available aboard the "Lil' Lucky", our 23' SeaPro center console professionally outfitted with latest technology and gear. Five and six hour half day trips in the gulf trolling for king mackerel and free-lining over the shallow reefs and wrecks for snapper, grouper and jacks are sure to please your group of up to four people.
Mega-bite Inshore Charters (Pensalcola Beach)
Come fish the panhandle with Capt. John on the Mega-Bite and enjoy some of the finest inshore - offshore and light tackle fishing the Florida Gulf Coast has to offer.
Osprey Charters (Panama City Beach)
Light Tackle Bay and Inshore Fishing
Parker & Sons Guide Service (Panama City Beach)
Affordable Gulf, Bay and Back-Country Flats Trips
My goal is to provide you with a unique light tackle experience, showing you a side of the Pensacola area many have never seen before
Offshore Fishing Charters
Panama City Dive Charters (Panama City Beach)
Scuba, Spearfishing and Underwater Photography Charters to the Wrecks and Reefs for the Panama City Offshore Experience
Angry Fish Charters provides the most complete and flexible charter operations anywhere on the Gulf Coast. With a brand new fleet of Regulator(tm) and Pathfinder(tm) center console boats as well as Hewes flats skiffs, we can provide you with dry, fast, safe and reliable angling platforms for fishing the varying weather and sea conditions.
Offers offshore, inshore/nearshore and flats fishing charters year round in Destin.
Bob Zales Charters (Panama City)
Fishing charters for king and Spanish mackerel, cobia, sharks, groupers, vermillion snapper, red snapper, sailfish, marlins, dolphin, wahoo, swordfish. Two vessels, AEGEUS and LEO TOO www.fishpc.com b
Bounty Hunter (Destin)
We run bottom trips for red snapper, grouper, triggerfish & amberjack and trolling trips for king mackerel, dolphin (not flipper), bonita, tuna and wahoo. Sight fishing for cobia is a springtime event.
Come fishing on the charter boat Breakaway, a 49 foot Thompson woodhull sportfisher.
Charisma Charters (Mexico Beach)
Trips for four, six, eight, or ten hours are inshore trolling for kings, Spanish, blues, blue dolphin, little tuna, ling (or cobia).
Come fish the beautiful Gulf of Mexico with Captain Bubba Thorsen on the Charter Boat Chulamar or Charter Boat Katelyn.
Chuck's Charters (Pensacola Beach)
This charter boat offers some the most affordable, private, offshore bottom fishing charters that you will find Gulf wide.
We host charters and excursions for all types of fishermen, but our favorite trip is the one where the whole family has the experience of a lifetime
Our boat provides a perfect balance between fishability and comfort for those long runs to where the big ones live.
We offer bay fishing, in-shore trolling, off-shore trolling, shark fishing, and bottom fishing charters
Bring the family for a fun day of fishing on the MARY LOU, our 46' Hatteras yacht boat.
Elizabeth Ann (Destin)
Every fishing trip on the First Light is a trip to remember!
Gotta Believe Charters (Panama City Beach)
Hall Queen Fleet (Panama City Beach)
Enjoy salt water fishing at it's best as you fish from the Star Queen or Florida Queen.
Offers anglers an adventure of a lifetime – deep sea fishing in Destin, Florida.
Hook em Up Charters (Panama City Beach)
We offer quality fishing trips at reasonable prices.
Kickback Charters (Panama City Beach)
The Finest Sport Fishing Fleet in Panama City/Panama City Beach
Lady Em (Destin)
Feel the excitement when you are among the finest deep sea fishing boat in Destin! Air Conditioned, Twin Diesels Ship to Shore, Loran, Fathometer, Radar.
LEGEND Charters offers family oriented fishing trips for Grouper, Red Snapper, Mackerel, Shark, Amberjack, Cobia, Dolphin, and other reef fish species
In-shore gulf fishing is available aboard the "Lil' Lucky", our 23' SeaPro center console professionally outfitted with latest technology and gear. Five and six hour half day trips in the gulf trolling for king mackerel and free-lining over the shallow reefs and wrecks for snapper, grouper and jacks are sure to please your group of up to four people.
Trolling, Bottom Fishing, Bill Fishing, Boat Rides, Moonlight Cruises, Parties, Weddings and more!
Lost Key Charters (Pensacola)
Fishing around Perdido Pass Walker, Ono & Robinson Islands.
Specializing in Overnight Trips
Miss Beck Charters (Panama City)
Let Capt, Wayne take you and your family into the Gulf for some of the best fishing Panama City Beach has to offer.
Deep sea fishing aboard the Sweet Jody
Miss Nautica (Destin)
Enjoy a day on the water with one of the most experienced Captain in Destin, Florida. This 48 foot boat is certified by the Coast Guard to carry 22 happy fishermen for the greatest fishing experience in the world.
trout, redfish, shark, jack crevalle, Spanish & King mackerel, pompano and more
New Beginning (Panama City Beach)
US Coast Guard certified for 16 passengers
The largest fishing fleet on the Emerald Coast -- specializing in bottom fishing and trolling.
Offers fishing charters and snorkeling adventures in the beautiful Emerald Green Waters.
Pescador III (Destin)
Various types of fishing are available from bottom fishing to trolling. Bottom fishing commonly yields Red Snapper, Grouper and Amberjack. Trolling can be done either inshore or offshore for Blue or White Marlin, Sailfish, King Mackerel, Dolphin fish (Mahi-Mahi), Wahoo or Tuna. Cobia is another popular fish in the area and typically run from mid-March through May.
RD Fishing Adventures (Panama City Beach)
Offers trolling and bottom fishing charters on the Gulf of Mexico
Reel Eazy (Pensacola Beach)
Join Captain Buddy Rogers aboard the REEL EAZY, for a beautiful day of Gulf Coast deep sea fishing, scuba diving or cruising on our 2003-model Newton 46! We're catching Red Snapper, Grouper, Trigger, Amberjack, King Mackerel, Wahoo, Mahi Mahi and many other exciting Gulf Water species.
Reel Fun Charters (Panama City Beach)
Spend a half day or all day enjoying the thrill of catching trout, redfish, bonito, bluefish, shark, dolphin, King/Spanish mackerel.
Sea Winder (Destin)
Fully rigged with quality tackle and the latest in electronics, the Sea Winder is ready to take you on an unforgettable fishing trip in the Gulf of Mexico. We offer year 'round fishing and provide a huge choice of trips from 4 up to 16 hours.
All boats are docked one half-mile East of the Destin Bridge at the Destin Fishing Fleet Marina
Deep sea fishing fun for the entire family
Offers private saltwater fishing charters in Destin, Florida
Tomcat Fishing Charters (Panama City Beach)
Sport Fishing, Bottom Fishing, Shark Fishing or Trolling (4 hour to 3 day Trips)
Transition Charters (Panama City Beach)
With vast experience of the local Panama City Beach waters, Captain Keith Page can take you to the best deep sea fishing spots in the Gulf of Mexico.
Party Boats
Destin's largest and longest running party boat
Saltwater Fly Fishing
inshore; speckled trout, redfish, flounder, mackerel, bonito pompano, bluefish, ladyfish; saltwater flyfishing
Bones Charters (Navarre)
Retired from 30 years flying fast jets in the USAF several years ago, Captain "Unk" has been a licensed, bonded, insured, and certified guide in Florida's panhandle ever since.
Specializing in light tackle inshore gulf and backcountry bay fly and spin fishing around the Destin/Fort Walton Beach
Specializes in fly fishing the waters of the Gulf of Mexico around Pensacola, Florida.
Shallow Water Expeditions (Santa Rosa Beach)
Shallow Water Expeditions Guide Service is based out of “Old Florida Outfitters”, an ORVIS ENDORSED fly shop and outfitter which is located in the Watercolor Resort between Destin and Panama City.
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