Tail Hunter

Fishing charter in Panama City, Florida

Tail Hunter is a fishing charter in Panama City, Florida. Their website lists offshore and inshore trips, with full day options. Trips take up to 6 people.

  • Contact checked on tailhunterfishing.com · Sep 2026
  • Federal charter permits · NOAA record, checked Sep 2026

Trips they run

  • OffshoreUsually farther from shore than bay trips
  • InshoreBay and back-water fishing
  • Family friendlyTheir website mentions kids or families
  • Full dayLonger trip. Ask the captain how long

The boat

6People, at most

Federal charter permits

NOAA Fisheries lists the vessel Tail Hunter, hailing from Panama City, with these current permits:

  • Gulf Coastal Migratory Pelagics CharterValid through July 2027
  • Gulf Reef Fish Charter/HeadboatValid through July 2027

Because this boat holds the Gulf reef fish charter permit, the federal season applies aboard for red snapper, gag grouper and amberjack, even inside state waters.

From NOAA Fisheries Southeast permit records, checked Sep 2026, matched to this charter by the vessel's name. Permit names are NOAA's own.

Good to ask when you call

  • What will we likely catch in the month I'm going?
  • How long is the trip, and what time do we leave?
  • Is bait, tackle and a fishing license included?
  • Can we keep and clean our catch?
  • What's the cancellation policy if the weather turns?

Contact details and the trip, boat and fish listed here were checked against tailhunterfishing.com in Sep 2026. Details can change, so confirm with the captain before booking. Is this your charter? Confirm or correct it.