Panama City Fishing Charters
& Deep Sea Fishing

Compare 17 Panama City fishing charters, with deep sea and inshore & bay trips. Contact the captain directly by phone or through their website. We don't take bookings or fees.

Contact details checked on each charter's own website

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Typical conditions for the month, from NOAA records.

Charters in Panama City

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17 charters in Panama City

Deep sea fishing in Panama City

16 of the 17 charters in Panama City list offshore trips on their own websites.

Offshore fish you can keep in September

State or federal water

Florida state waters in the Gulf run from shore to 9 miles out; beyond that is federal water. Which side of that line you fish on can change the season and the limits.

Federally permitted boats

Aboard a charter with a federal Gulf reef fish permit, the federal season applies to red snapper, gag grouper and amberjack, even inside state waters. Ask whether the boat is federally permitted.

Harvest status is September's rule for Panama City from FWC and NOAA Fisheries; state-waters distances are FWC's. Tap a fish for dates, sizes and limits.

Fishing trips in Panama City by type

Counted from what each charter lists on its own website.

Inshore and bay fishing in Panama City

9 charters list inshore trips, in the bays, back-waters and shallows closer to shore. Among them: Tail Raiser Charters, Better Dayz Fishing Charter, Reel Deal Fishing Charters, Reel Twisted Charters, Capt. Kyle Pitts and 4 more.

Half-day and full-day fishing trips

6 charters list half-day trips and 7 list full-day trips. Trip lengths vary by boat, so ask the captain exactly how many hours are on the water.

Family fishing charters in Panama City

13 charters mention kids or families on their websites. Ask the captain about life jackets in children's sizes and how long the trip runs.

Planning a trip to Panama City

Check tides for your dates, see what each month is usually like, and see the closest airports.

Tides on your fishing day

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NOAA tide predictions for Courtney Point.

Typical conditions by month

  • Warmest water: June to September
  • Fewest rainy days: October and May
  • Coolest water: January, around 58°F
  • Warmest air: July, highs near 91°F

Closest airports

With airline service

  • ECPNorthwest Florida Beaches International 15 miles away
  • VPSEglin AFB/Destin-Fort Walton Beach 56 miles away

Local public airports

  • A51Costin 36 miles away
  • F95Calhoun County 40 miles away

Straight-line miles from the centre of Panama City.

See the month-by-month averages
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Sunset5:05 PM5:31 PM6:51 PM7:10 PM7:30 PM7:46 PM7:46 PM7:24 PM6:48 PM6:12 PM4:46 PM4:44 PM
Water58°63°68°73°79°84°87°87°84°77°69°62°
Air (high)64°67°73°79°85°89°91°91°89°82°73°66°
Rainy days7665499117446

Water temperature: NOAA Panama City station (3 miles away), 2021-2025 averages. Air temperature and rainy days: NOAA 1991-2020 normals, PANAMA CITY 5N. A rainy day has 0.1 inch of rain or more. Tides: NOAA predictions for Courtney Point. Sunrise and sunset: Calculated for Panama City, 15th of each month. Airports: FAA airport registry for public-use airports and their locations, FAA CY2024 passenger boardings for which have airline service, town centre from the Census 2024 gazetteer, Panama City city.

Questions about fishing charters in Panama City

How many fishing charters are in Panama City?

This page lists 17 fishing charters in Panama City, Florida, each with a phone number and website checked on the charter's own site.

When is the water warmest near Panama City?

June through September, when the nearest NOAA station averages 84–87°F. It's coolest in January, around 58°F.

How many deep sea fishing charters are in Panama City?

16 of the 17 charters listed in Panama City say on their websites that they run offshore (deep sea) trips. 9 run inshore and bay trips.

What deep sea fish can I keep in Panama City in September?

Under Florida's rules you can keep red snapper, grouper, amberjack, king mackerel, mahi-mahi, tuna, wahoo and cobia. Sailfish and marlin can legally be kept, but only within strict rules: Sailfish must measure 63 inches, lower jaw to fork, and in federal waters the boat needs a federal HMS permit. Blue marlin must measure 99 inches and white marlin 66 inches, lower jaw to fork, and the boat needs a federal HMS permit. Seasons change, so check each fish page or ask the captain before you keep one.

Where do state waters end off Panama City?

Florida state waters in the Gulf run from shore to 9 miles out; beyond that is federal water. Federal seasons and limits apply beyond it, and for some fish they also apply to federally permitted charter boats inside state waters.

How do I book a charter in Panama City?

Call the captain or use their website. CharterFishingBoat doesn't take bookings or payments, and there's no fee to use the directory.

What should I ask the captain?

Ask what the trip includes, how long it lasts, how many people can come, what you're likely to catch that time of year, and the cancellation policy if the weather turns.

What airports are closest to Panama City?

The closest airports with airline service are Northwest Florida Beaches International (ECP), 15 miles away and Eglin AFB/Destin-Fort Walton Beach (VPS), 56 miles away. Local public airports nearby: Costin (A51), 36 miles away and Calhoun County (F95), 40 miles away. Distances are straight-line miles from the centre of town.

Are there family-friendly fishing charters in Panama City?

13 charters in Panama City mention kids or families on their websites. Ask the captain about children's life jackets, trip length and whether there's a restroom on board.

What you can keep out of Panama City in September

Harvest rules for the fish these charters name, under the seasons FWC and NOAA Fisheries list for 2026. Being open is not the same as being in season to catch.

You can keep one

Catch and release only

Seasons change, sometimes mid-season. Each fish links to its own page with the dates, sizes and limits, and the agency they came from. Confirm with your captain before keeping anything.

Florida state records caught at Panama City

2 saltwater all-tackle records list Panama City as the catch location.

  • Blue marlin 1,046.00 lb July 14, 2001 · Conrad E. Hawkins
  • Black sea bass
    5.06 lb July 21, 1956 · Mrs. R.H. Martin

From FWC Florida Saltwater Fishing Records (All-Tackle), checked Sep 2026. The place is the catch location FWC recorded.

What these charters fish for

Counted from what each charter lists on its own website. Open each for the season and limits.

Mahi-Mahi11King Mackerel10Red Snapper10Amberjack9Wahoo7Gray Triggerfish7Spanish Mackerel7Grouper6Shark5Red Grouper5

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