5.0(5 Reviews)Private Inshore Panama City Beach Redfish & Trout Charter
5.0(5 reviews)
Private Trip
Inshore Fishing
Top Rated
Fourhour private inshore charter targeting redfish, trout, and flounderCaptain Jeremy provides all tackle, bait, and fishing equipmentAccommodates up to four guests with technique adjustments for conditions
Captain Jeremy VanderVeen knows Panama City Beach waters like the back of his hand, and he's ready to put you on fish. This four-hour private inshore charter targets the bread-and-butter species that make our Gulf Coast waters famous - redfish, trout, and flounder. Whether you're a weekend warrior or just picked up your first rod, Jeremy adjusts his approach to match your crew's experience level and the day's conditions. All your tackle, bait, and gear are covered, so you can focus on what matters: getting your line wet and putting fish in the boat.
Your private charter launches from Panama City Beach and heads straight to Jeremy's proven inshore spots. These aren't the crowded fishing holes everyone knows about - we're talking about grass flats, oyster bars, and structure that holds fish consistently. The boat accommodates up to four anglers, making it perfect for couples, families, or a small group of fishing buddies who want the water to themselves. Jeremy reads conditions like a book, switching between shallow water sight fishing when the sun's high to working deeper grass beds when fish are feeding. You'll learn why certain baits work better in different scenarios, how to read water color and current, and pick up techniques that'll make you a better angler long after your trip ends. The Gulf's inshore waters around Panama City Beach offer year-round action, with different species moving through based on water temperature, bait movements, and seasonal patterns.
Inshore fishing here means versatility. Jeremy comes equipped with light to medium spinning tackle that's perfect for the species you'll target. Live bait is often the go-to choice - pinfish, shrimp, and small baitfish that redfish and trout can't resist. When conditions are right, you might throw artificial lures like soft plastics, spoons, or topwater plugs that trigger aggressive strikes. The technique changes based on what you're fishing over. Working oyster bars requires different presentations than fishing open grass flats or around downed timber. Jeremy positions the boat to take advantage of current flow, wind direction, and structure orientation. You'll learn to feel the difference between a fish pickup and bottom contact, how to set the hook properly on different species, and why drag settings matter when that big red makes its first run. The inshore environment means you're fishing in relatively shallow water - usually between two and fifteen feet - where you can actually see the bottom structure and sometimes spot fish before you cast to them.
"In just a few short hours, we checked off all of our bucket list, fish that we wanted to catch. He took us straight to the spots, and we started catching fish relatively fast. His passion for fishing shows through his work. He was an absolute blast to be around. Definitely try him out. You have no idea what you're missing if you don't." - Romie
"Jeremy wasn't a fishing guide, he was like a life time fishing buddy that was sharing his honey hole with you need just found. (I hope that's what they call it on the ocean, that's what we call it on the river and lakes in the mid west.) He was our friend from the start of making out reservation to right now... My son moved to PCB last year, me and my wife didn't really like it since we're in Kansas, but knowing my son now has a friend like Jeremy it's a little better now. The time we had on the water was perfect, we caught a lot of snapper, and also hooked into a shark. Just a few seconds after I hooked the shark, that had eaten most likely the biggest snapper of the day I realized I was too old to fight this fight...I handed the pole to my son and getting to watch my boy fight a shark for what seemed like hours was about as good as watching him take his first defense turnover in for a touchdown. I got to watch my son catch a freaking shark. Thanks again Jeremy I'll never forget this first time, and I knew we will see you again for more perfect memories and fishing." - Steven
"Jeremy was very nice and personable! He was very knowledgeable about fishing and the area since he grew up here. It was fun hearing stories!! There was a Spanish Mackerel on thie line before he even got the second pole ready! Highly recommend taking his charter!! We will be back!" - ANDREA
Redfish are the crown jewel of Panama City Beach inshore fishing. These copper-colored fighters typically run between 18 and 27 inches in our waters, with plenty of oversized "bull" reds that'll test your drag system. Reds feed aggressively in shallow water, often with their backs out of the water as they root around oyster bars and grass flats for crabs and baitfish. Spring through fall offers the most consistent action, but don't count out winter fishing when cold fronts push bait into protected areas. What makes redfish special is their fighting ability - they make long, powerful runs and use their broad sides to pull drag. You'll hear that distinctive reel screaming when a good red takes off, and the fight often includes multiple runs before you get them boatside.
Speckled trout are the other mainstay of inshore fishing here. These spotted beauties average 14 to 20 inches, with trophy fish pushing 24 inches or better. Trout are structure-oriented fish that love grass beds, drop-offs, and areas where current creates feeding opportunities. They're most active during low-light periods - early morning, late afternoon, and overcast days. What anglers love about trout fishing is the variety of techniques that work. Live shrimp under a popping cork is deadly, but they'll also hit soft plastic jigs, topwater plugs, and suspending twitch baits. Trout have softer mouths than redfish, so the fight is more about finesse and keeping steady pressure rather than horsing them to the boat.
Hit the waters around Panama City Beach aboard our 2017 Sea Hunt center console, perfectly rigged for your inshore redfish and trout adventure. This 24-foot fishing machine runs on a reliable 300HP Yamaha that'll cruise at 45 knots, getting you to the hot spots fast so you can spend more time with lines in the water. The boat's equipped with everything serious anglers need – a top-notch fish finder to locate those schooling trout, GPS navigation to hit productive structure, and a wireless trolling motor for silent approaches when targeting spooky redfish in skinny water. Keep your catch fresh in the built-in icebox while you work the grass flats and oyster bars. With room for up to 4 anglers, there's plenty of space to move around and fight fish without getting tangled up. Captain Jeremy knows these waters inside and out, and this Sea Hunt gives him the platform to put you on fish whether we're drifting live bait over structure or working artificial lures along the shoreline.
5.0 out of 5.0In just a few short hours, we checked off all of our bucket list, fish that we wanted to catch. He took us straight to the spots, ...
Jeremy wasn't a fishing guide, he was like a life time fishing buddy that was sharing his honey hole with you need just found. (I ...
Steven Espinosa Sr, Thank you! You folks were awesome. Looking forward to our next trip.
Jeremy was very nice and personable! He was very knowledgeable about fishing and the area since he grew up here. It was fun hearin...
My cousin and I had Jeremy take us out today and it was a lot of fun! He is very knowledgeable and personalable. We caught lots of...
Jeremy was an amazing captain! He took us to several spots to catch fish! We first caught bait to use for catching bigger fish! W...
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