"The crew stayed in contact and shifted our day and boat to get a better weather window. Seas calmed, the kids loved it, and we came back with Vermillions, Triggers, and Grouper."
Chris
Nov 2025 · 6 hour bottom
Panama City, Florida
Federally PermittedPanama City Fishing Charters
Come fishing with the best.
Private deep sea, offshore, and inshore charters from St. Andrews Marina - minutes from Panama City Beach. You won't leave with an empty cooler.
4.8★
500+ reviews
Federal
Permit · USCG Licensed
6
Max anglers (private)
The Experience
Feel The Hit.
Hear The Drag Scream.
Nestled in the heart of Panama City, FL, Reel Deal Fishing Charters is your destination for an unforgettable fishing adventure. Whether you're an avid angler or stepping on a boat for the first time, we tailor every trip to your group, the season, and the bite.
Our fleet includes DeepWater (a 35 foot Bertram, state waters) and ShortFuse (a 41 foot Egg Harbor, state and federal waters). Both carry up to 6 passengers with a clean, air conditioned cabin and a private head.
- Bottom fishing, trolling, and inshore action
- Local captains with decades on these waters
- Private and semi-private trips, up to 6 guests
- Premium gear, fully insured, USCG licensed
ShortFuse
Federally Permitted
Choose Your Adventure
Our Charters
Custom length trips from 3 to 12 hours. Private or semi-private. Inshore, nearshore, or offshore.
Most Popular3 to 12 hours
Private Charter
Your group, your captain, your boat. Inshore bay action or offshore bottom and trolling. We tailor the run to the season, the bite, and your crew.
Half or full day
Semi-Private (Shared)
Share the boat (and the cost) with another small party. A great fit for couples, solo anglers, and families on a budget. Subject to availability.
3 hours
Sunset Trip
A relaxed evening on the bay. Dolphin watching and light trolling as the sun drops. Perfect for first timers and non anglers.
You choose, 3 to 12 hours
Custom Length Trip
Build the trip around your schedule. A quick morning bite, an afternoon run, or a full day deep sea adventure chasing the big ones.
The Catch
What Will We Catch?
The Gulf around Panama City holds some of the best fishing in the country. Mahi, snapper, grouper, kings, wahoo, and more. Here is a quick look at the headliners.
Red Snapper
Jun to Aug (peak)
Mahi Mahi
May to Sep (peak)
King Mackerel
Apr to Oct
Spanish Mackerel
Mar to Nov
Wahoo
Jun to Sep (peak)
Vermillion Snapper
Apr to Oct
Bonita
Year round
Triggerfish
Mar to May
From The Dock
What Our Customers Say
4.8
500+ verified reviews
"Comfortable, well equipped boat. Bubba kept moving to find bigger fish instead of sitting in one spot. Loaded up on great table fare."
Adam
Jul 2025 · Red Snapper
"Booked on short notice and Sam made it happen. Clean boat, cool AC cabin, and when the captain stopped you wanted to be ready. One of the best trips I have been on."
Josh
Jul 2025 · Private charter
"Captain Bubba put us on fish and the deckhand kept cut bait on the lines and fish in the boat. One heck of a fish fry that night."
Steven
Oct 2025 · 6 hour morning
"Nice Red Snapper on my first drop. My 12 year old added three new species to his list. Incredibly patient with the kids."
Josh
Jul 2025 · Family trip
"Captain Chris and Darel worked hard all day, trying different spots and live bait around structure. Ended up with beeliners, red grouper, a Spanish mackerel, and the second biggest triggerfish of my life."
Tracy
Jul 2025 · Full day
"10 hour trip with the ShortFuse crew. They took us farther for bigger fish and we hooked into 6 to 8 bull sharks. Limit of red snapper plus a mix of other species in season."
Cole
Aug 2025 · 10 hour offshore
"After a failed trip elsewhere I messaged Reel Deal and they booked us fast. Made our kids' day. Cannot recommend them enough for families."
Joehanna
Jun 2025 · Family vacation
"We took the kids out for our 38th anniversary. Crew was on their game and super friendly, and communication with Sam was timely and helpful. Great memories."
Christopher
Jun 2025 · Family trip
"Very accommodating with our 3 year old. Brought us to perfect spots and we got a handful of mackerel. Will definitely book with them again."
Claudia
Aug 2025 · Family trip
"Very family oriented and friendly. Captain and crew did everything they could to find fish. Caught a few big Snappers and had a great time."
Jeff
Jun 2025 · Half day
"Captain kept the boat steady and on the spot. Deckhand was quick getting fish off the lines and rebaiting. Caught a lot of fish."
William
Aug 2025 · Bottom fishing
"Took the grandkids on the sunset trip. The guys didn't stop trying and we caught some. Perfect first experience for the kids."
John
Jun 2025 · Sunset trip
"The crew stayed in contact and shifted our day and boat to get a better weather window. Seas calmed, the kids loved it, and we came back with Vermillions, Triggers, and Grouper."
Chris
Nov 2025 · 6 hour bottom
"Comfortable, well equipped boat. Bubba kept moving to find bigger fish instead of sitting in one spot. Loaded up on great table fare."
Adam
Jul 2025 · Red Snapper
"Booked on short notice and Sam made it happen. Clean boat, cool AC cabin, and when the captain stopped you wanted to be ready. One of the best trips I have been on."
Josh
Jul 2025 · Private charter
"Captain Bubba put us on fish and the deckhand kept cut bait on the lines and fish in the boat. One heck of a fish fry that night."
Steven
Oct 2025 · 6 hour morning
"Nice Red Snapper on my first drop. My 12 year old added three new species to his list. Incredibly patient with the kids."
Josh
Jul 2025 · Family trip
"Captain Chris and Darel worked hard all day, trying different spots and live bait around structure. Ended up with beeliners, red grouper, a Spanish mackerel, and the second biggest triggerfish of my life."
Tracy
Jul 2025 · Full day
"10 hour trip with the ShortFuse crew. They took us farther for bigger fish and we hooked into 6 to 8 bull sharks. Limit of red snapper plus a mix of other species in season."
Cole
Aug 2025 · 10 hour offshore
"After a failed trip elsewhere I messaged Reel Deal and they booked us fast. Made our kids' day. Cannot recommend them enough for families."
Joehanna
Jun 2025 · Family vacation
"We took the kids out for our 38th anniversary. Crew was on their game and super friendly, and communication with Sam was timely and helpful. Great memories."
Christopher
Jun 2025 · Family trip
"Very accommodating with our 3 year old. Brought us to perfect spots and we got a handful of mackerel. Will definitely book with them again."
Claudia
Aug 2025 · Family trip
"Very family oriented and friendly. Captain and crew did everything they could to find fish. Caught a few big Snappers and had a great time."
Jeff
Jun 2025 · Half day
"Captain kept the boat steady and on the spot. Deckhand was quick getting fish off the lines and rebaiting. Caught a lot of fish."
William
Aug 2025 · Bottom fishing
"Took the grandkids on the sunset trip. The guys didn't stop trying and we caught some. Perfect first experience for the kids."
John
Jun 2025 · Sunset trip
"My son and I caught about 40 fish. Bubba and Darell are the real deal pro fishermen, and Sam explained everything we needed. Nice boat too."
Nolan
Aug 2025 · Full day
"Captain put us on the fish and the deck hand was amazing. Our three teenage boys had a blast and caught a lot of fish."
Jessica
Jul 2025 · Family trip
"Caught so many fish on our 3 hour trolling trip at sunset. The ride back in was an amazing view and the crew was knowledgeable."
Tremayne
Aug 2025 · Sunset trolling
"Had a great time. Very helpful and active in finding the hotspots to catch fish in."
Austin
Jul 2025 · Half day
"Great communication before and after our trip with Sam. Our crew Bubba and Morgan were fantastic."
Blake
Jun 2025 · Private charter
"Caught plenty of fish, even with the dolphins taking their fair share."
James
Nov 2025 · Bottom fishing
"Big shout out to the captain and deckhand. They put us on the fish. Great experience for my wife's first charter."
Joey
May 2026 · Half day
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"Me and my dad went on a 4hr fishing trip on the DeepWater. The captain was super knowledgeable and wasted no time at spots that produced little to no fish, and was very quick to put us on a spot with a ton. The deck hand was super helpful and very attentive. 10/10 would recommend."
Jacob McIntosh
Nov 2025 · 4 hour DeepWater
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"We had an amazing time on Short Fuse with Bubba and Daryl. These guys know their stuff, kept us on the fish, and got my 7 year old on an awesome first grouper!"
Kenneth Pinion
Jun 2025 · Short Fuse
Google
"Short Fuse provided one of the best family fishing charters we have ever been on, and we've tried a lot. Professional with great communication. Love that the manager is different from the captain, so there is real accountability. We will be using them again!"
Nicholas Ryan
Jul 2024 · Family charter
Google
"We had an absolute blast. Captain Ryan and first mate Darryl ensured our family was not disappointed. My wife had never been fishing and Darryl made sure she enjoyed every minute. Will book again with Reel Deal."
Jesse Martinez
Jan 2024 · Family charter
Google
"A 5 star experience. Capt Corey and deckhand Remmington were attentive to every angler. They even paused so I could place my brother's ashes in a special spot, then recorded the exact location for me. Thanks also to Sam for the excellent updates. What a great team!"
Jeff Crickenberger
Aug 2023 · Memorial trip
"My son and I caught about 40 fish. Bubba and Darell are the real deal pro fishermen, and Sam explained everything we needed. Nice boat too."
Nolan
Aug 2025 · Full day
"Captain put us on the fish and the deck hand was amazing. Our three teenage boys had a blast and caught a lot of fish."
Jessica
Jul 2025 · Family trip
"Caught so many fish on our 3 hour trolling trip at sunset. The ride back in was an amazing view and the crew was knowledgeable."
Tremayne
Aug 2025 · Sunset trolling
"Had a great time. Very helpful and active in finding the hotspots to catch fish in."
Austin
Jul 2025 · Half day
"Great communication before and after our trip with Sam. Our crew Bubba and Morgan were fantastic."
Blake
Jun 2025 · Private charter
"Caught plenty of fish, even with the dolphins taking their fair share."
James
Nov 2025 · Bottom fishing
"Big shout out to the captain and deckhand. They put us on the fish. Great experience for my wife's first charter."
Joey
May 2026 · Half day
Google
"Me and my dad went on a 4hr fishing trip on the DeepWater. The captain was super knowledgeable and wasted no time at spots that produced little to no fish, and was very quick to put us on a spot with a ton. The deck hand was super helpful and very attentive. 10/10 would recommend."
Jacob McIntosh
Nov 2025 · 4 hour DeepWater
Google
"We had an amazing time on Short Fuse with Bubba and Daryl. These guys know their stuff, kept us on the fish, and got my 7 year old on an awesome first grouper!"
Kenneth Pinion
Jun 2025 · Short Fuse
Google
"Short Fuse provided one of the best family fishing charters we have ever been on, and we've tried a lot. Professional with great communication. Love that the manager is different from the captain, so there is real accountability. We will be using them again!"
Nicholas Ryan
Jul 2024 · Family charter
Google
"We had an absolute blast. Captain Ryan and first mate Darryl ensured our family was not disappointed. My wife had never been fishing and Darryl made sure she enjoyed every minute. Will book again with Reel Deal."
Jesse Martinez
Jan 2024 · Family charter
Google
"A 5 star experience. Capt Corey and deckhand Remmington were attentive to every angler. They even paused so I could place my brother's ashes in a special spot, then recorded the exact location for me. Thanks also to Sam for the excellent updates. What a great team!"
Jeff Crickenberger
Aug 2023 · Memorial trip
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