Welcome to Advanced Fishing With JP, your premier destination for deep sea fishing in Panama City Beach, FL. Guided by Captain James "JP" Pic—a seasoned expert with decades of local experience—we provide world-class private fishing charters in the crystal-clear emerald waters of the Florida Panhandle. Whether you want to fish the backcountry for redfish or head into the Gulf for trophy catches, Captain JP knows exactly where the fish live; in fact, he has their zip code!

We specialize in highly productive Panama City Beach fishing trips tailored to your group. Operating a custom 26-foot Panga—one of the fastest and most versatile boats in the area—we can navigate shallow bay waters or quickly reach offshore reefs. Our deep sea fishing trips take you 15 to 30 miles offshore to target massive red snapper, grouper, powerful amberjack, triggerfish, cobia, and king mackerel. If you want to catch mahi mahi on a regular basis, Capt. James is an absolute expert at finding them.

Prefer staying closer to shore? Advanced Fishing With JP provides the best light tackle fishing experience in the area. Captain JP is a "Gator" speckled trout expert who has been putting big trout in the box since he was a kid. As a former Orvis Pro Guide, he is also a fly fishing specialist. We supply his personally tied Clouser minnows, proven to catch multiple species over the last 30 years, giving you the chance to land red snapper or trout on a fly.

We offer flexible options, from 4-hour family fishing trips in Panama City Beach to full day 8-hour offshore excursions. Our half day fishing charters are perfect for beginners or small groups of up to four people.

When you book a Gulf fishing charter with us, everything is included. We provide your fishing license, quality Orvis fly fishing equipment, Penn spinning gear, bait, and complimentary fish cleaning so your catch is ready to take home and cook. Whether it is peak summer snapper season or off-season winter fishing, there are always big fish to catch.

Join a top-rated local fishing guide to make lasting memories and take something delicious home to eat. See you on the water!