Chris grew up on the water with dad. He knew his mission in his life was to do what he loved, which is inshore fishing at Panama City.
Panama City Beach's inshore fishing is something that anglers cannot get enough of. A quick boat ride from the shore is all it takes to fish the whole St. Andrews Bay System. This includes Grand Lagoon and North Bay as well as West Bay.
Are you planning to fly fish, spearfish or cast a wide net? Are you on the hunt for a prized trophy? Your family may enjoy the calmer waters of St. Andrew Bay while the sportsman is best suited for the gulf. Panama City Beach is visited by avid fishermen from all over the globe due to the variety of species and conditions available in one area.
We are an inshore charter fishing service that has been operating in Panama City Beach for 30 years. Our small crew of experienced captains and top-of-the-line boats allow us to get you and your party on your favorite fish in no more than a few hours.
From a wide array of options, Capt. Chris and Andrew can help you tailor an ideal fishing charter. Premium tackle, bait, fishing licenses, soft drinks, and snacks are provided. Capt. Chris, who is a licensed USCG and fully insured is focused on giving a protected and enjoyable Panama City Beach Inshore Fishing Charters Fishing experience
Chris Nguyen is the captain of Panama City Beach Inshore Fishing Charters. Chris' family has been in the Panama City Inshore Fishing Charters since 1971.
Panama City is a great place to catch snook and redfish. Mangrove estuaries and wetlands provide ideal conditions for trout, redfish, mangrove snapper and flounder. Different animal and bird species are supported by the ecosystem and large areas of land. It also serves as a breeding ground for many of Panama City Shores' inshore species. Panama City Beach Inshore Fishing Charters, which operates in spring and summer, is known for being one of the best places to catch fish anywhere in the world.
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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