Capt. Chris Nguyen offers parents the chance to let their child fish with him or her. Chris Nguyen. Fishing Camp will teach your child the basics of bay fishing and knot tying. All safety gear and fishing gear is included. This is a wonderful opportunity to introduce your child fishing to them!


Chris is an experienced fisherman who knows where to find fish in the waters around Panama City Beach. This will guarantee that you have a great day.

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Looking to introduce the kids into fishing? This is just what Capt. Chris Nguyen had in mind a “Kids Trip”. He loves taking kids fishing. This trip is designed to introduce kids, from 4-10 years old, to saltwater fishing. The kids trip is kept at a 2 hour limit in order to keep the kids excited and engaged. This trip is offered at any time of the day (later morning or afternoon) in order to make it easier on the whole family!

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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.

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Chris is an avid fisherman and has many years of experience. You will have a wonderful day fishing in Panama City Beach.

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Which time is best to fish? Well, it depends. If you are looking to catch the biggest fish, then you should fish in the warmest months. If you are interested in catching the largest fish, it is best to fish in the winter.

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Our Fishing Charter can be found at the Capt. Anderson's Marina, Panama City Beach Fl. This is a short distance from 30A and Sunnyside, Seacrest Beach, Laguna Beach, Santa Rosa Beach and Rosemary Beach Fl. Panama City Beach inshore Fishing Charters features some of the best light tackle fishing Florida Panhandle offers.

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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