Family Fun Fishing And Bay Tours
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Family Fun Fishing And Bay Tours

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Excellent
4.8 / 5
(64 reviews)
Panama City Beach Parkway
Panama City, FL, United States
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Located in Panama City and offers to show you a memorable time on our local waters.

Captain Benji Gilchrist will do his best to make sure you have a fun day full of fishing. This involves 2 to 8-hour trips, mainly fishing for Snapper, King Mackerel, Grouper, Spanish Mackerel, Redfish, Trout, and Flounder, depending on the season and conditions on the day. On these trips, you can expect to use techniques such as light tackle, bottom fishing, trolling, and spinning.

Your fishing adventure starts on a 24’ Custom boat that can safely take up to 4 anglers. 

All rods, reels, and terminal tackle are included in the price so you can focus on what really matters, fishing. Your trip will include all the necessary fishing licenses for the day. The crew will clean and fillet your catch for you to take home at the end of the trip.

Book your trip now and hit the water with us for a great day.

  • Fishing License
  • Live Bait
  • You Keep Catch
  • Catch cleaning & filleting
  • Child Friendly
  • Rods, reels & tackle

Select date to see available trips and rates:

  • Private trip
    2 Hour dolphin tour 1pm
    FREE Cancellation 1 day notice
    2 Hour Trip, starts at 1:00 PM
    HK $3,128
    Enjoy 2hrs on the gorgeous st Andrews bay looking for dolphins. This is very laid back and family friendly, please feel free to bring your own snacks and drinks ?
  • Private trip
    2 Hour dolphin tour 3pm
    FREE Cancellation 1 day notice
    2 Hour Trip, starts at 3:00 PM
    HK $3,128
    Enjoy 2hrs on the gorgeous st Andrews bay looking for dolphins. This is very laid back and family friendly, please feel free to bring your own snacks and drinks ?
  • Private trip
    2 Hour dolphin tour 5pm
    FREE Cancellation 1 day notice
    2 Hour Trip, starts at 5:00 PM
    HK $3,128
    Enjoy 2hrs on the gorgeous st Andrews bay looking for dolphins. This is very laid back and family friendly, please feel free to bring your own snacks and drinks ?
  • Private trip
    2 Hour dolphin tour 7pm
    FREE Cancellation 1 day notice
    2 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 PM
    HK $3,128
    Enjoy 2hrs on the gorgeous st Andrews bay looking for dolphins. This is very laid back and family friendly, please feel free to bring your own snacks and drinks ?
  • Private trip
    3 Hour kids Trip (AM)
    FREE Cancellation 1 day notice
    3 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
    HK $3,910
    This trip is great for younger kids, typically trolling for Spanish mackerel. Most trips we usually see dolphins and plenty of other marine life
  • Private trip
    3 Hour kids Trip (PM)
    FREE Cancellation 1 day notice
    2 Day Trip, starts at 3:00 PM
    Overnight stay, liveaboard
    HK $3,910
    This trip is great for younger kids, typically trolling for Spanish mackerel. Most trips we usually see dolphins and plenty of other marine life
  • Private trip
    3 Hour Trip (11AM)
    FREE Cancellation 1 day notice
    3 Hour Trip, starts at 11:00 AM
    HK $3,910
    This trip is great for younger kids, typically trolling for Spanish mackerel. Most trips we usually see dolphins and plenty of other marine life
  • Private trip
    3 Hour Trip (7PM)
    FREE Cancellation 1 day notice
    3 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 PM
    HK $3,910
    This trip is great for younger kids, typically trolling for Spanish mackerel. Most trips we usually see dolphins and plenty of other marine life
  • Private trip
    4 Hour Trip (5PM)
    FREE Cancellation 1 day notice
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 5:00 PM
    HK $5,474
    4 hour fishing trip. The captain will discuss departure times, pickup location, and target fish upon contact.
  • Private trip
    4 Hour Trip (AM)
    FREE Cancellation 1 day notice
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
    HK $5,474
    4 hour fishing trip. The captain will discuss departure times, pickup location, and target fish upon contact.
  • Private trip
    4 Hour Trip (PM)
    FREE Cancellation 1 day notice
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 12:00 PM
    HK $5,474
    4 hour fishing trip. The captain will discuss departure times, pickup location, and target fish upon contact.
  • Private trip
    5 Hour Trip (AM)
    FREE Cancellation 1 day notice
    5 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
    HK $6,647
    5 hour fishing trip. The captain will discuss departure times, pickup location, and target fish upon contact.
  • Private trip
    5 Hour Trip (PM)
    FREE Cancellation 1 day notice
    5 Hour Trip, starts at 1:00 PM
    HK $6,647
    5 hour fishing trip. The captain will discuss departure times, pickup location, and target fish upon contact.
  • Private trip
    6 Hour Trip (AM)
    FREE Cancellation 1 day notice
    6 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
    HK $7,820
    6 hour fishing trip. The captain will discuss departure times, pickup location, and target fish upon contact.
  • Private trip
    6 Hour Trip (PM)
    FREE Cancellation 1 day notice
    6 Hour Trip, starts at 2:00 PM
    HK $7,820
    6 hour fishing trip. The captain will discuss departure times, pickup location, and target fish upon contact.
  • Private trip
    8 Hour Trip
    FREE Cancellation 1 day notice
    8 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
    HK $10,948
    8 fishing hour trip. The captain will discuss departure times, pickup location, and target fish upon contact.
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FAQs about Family Fun Fishing And Bay Tours

Family Fun Fishing And Bay Tours offers the following trips to customers:
  • $400 per group - 2 Hour dolphin tour 1pm (2 hours)
  • $400 per group - 2 Hour dolphin tour 3pm (2 hours)
  • $400 per group - 2 Hour dolphin tour 5pm (2 hours)
  • $400 per group - 2 Hour dolphin tour 7pm (2 hours)
  • $500 per group - 3 Hour kids Trip (AM) (3 hours)
  • $500 per day per group - 3 Hour kids Trip (PM) (2 days)
  • $500 per group - 3 Hour Trip (11AM) (3 hours)
  • $500 per group - 3 Hour Trip (7PM) (3 hours)
  • $700 per group - 4 Hour Trip (5PM) (4 hours)
  • $700 per group - 4 Hour Trip (AM) (4 hours)
  • $700 per group - 4 Hour Trip (PM) (4 hours)
  • $850 per group - 5 Hour Trip (AM) (5 hours)
  • $850 per group - 5 Hour Trip (PM) (5 hours)
  • $1,000 per group - 6 Hour Trip (AM) (6 hours)
  • $1,000 per group - 6 Hour Trip (PM) (6 hours)
  • $1,400 per group - 8 Hour Trip (8 hours)
When you book a trip with Family Fun Fishing And Bay Tours, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • GPS
  • Fishfinder
  • Live Bait Well
Trips booked with Family Fun Fishing And Bay Tours include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle
  • Live Bait
  • Lures
  • Catch cleaning & filleting
  • Fishing License
Family Fun Fishing And Bay Tours offers the following types of fishing:
  • Inshore Fishing
  • Nearshore Fishing
  • Offshore Fishing
  • Reef Fishing
  • Wreck Fishing
  • Flats Fishing
  • Backcountry Fishing
Family Fun Fishing And Bay Tours offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Light Tackle
  • Bottom Fishing
  • Trolling
  • Spinning
  • Jigging
Top targeted fish species with Family Fun Fishing And Bay Tours include:
  • Black Drum
  • Cobia
  • Flounder
  • Grouper (Gag)
  • King Mackerel (Kingfish)
  • Redfish
  • Shark (Blacktip)
  • Sheepshead
  • Snapper (Mangrove)
  • Snapper (Red)
  • Spanish Mackerel
  • Speckled Trout

Meet the Charter Operator

Fish Now PCB 2
Panama City, Florida, United States
ID & License verified
64 Customer reviews
Response time within an hour
Member since March 2022
Captain Benji Gilchrist from Birmingham, AL has lived in Panama City, FL since a year old and been fishing the local waters ever since. Capt. Benji has been working on head boats and several large Charter Boats since the age of 16 and has obtained a lot of knowledge and experience. At the age of 18 Capt. Benji got his USCG 6 pack and as of March 2021 has become eligible for USCG 100 Ton Masters. Captain Benji wants to pass on his love and passion of saltwater fishing while having a safe and fun experience with the customers.

About this listing

Targeted species

Black Drum Black Drum
Cobia Cobia
Flounder Flounder
Grouper (Gag) Gag Grouper

Boat specs

Custom (Center console) originally built in 2004, and restored in 2022. Powered by a 225HP Yamaha engine, with a maximum cruising speed of 25 knots.

Length
24 ft
Capacity
6 persons

Types of fishing

Inshore Fishing
Nearshore Fishing
Offshore Fishing
Reef Fishing
Wreck Fishing
Flats Fishing
Backcountry Fishing

Fishing techniques

Light Tackle
Bottom Fishing
Trolling
Spinning
Jigging

Amenities

GPS
Fishfinder
Live Bait Well

Trip includes

Rods, reels & tackle
Live Bait
Lures
Catch cleaning & filleting
Fishing License

Cancellation policy

Free cancellation up to 1 day prior to trip

You can cancel or modify your booking up to 1 day before the trip date, free of charge. If you cancel or modify your booking later, or fail to show up, you'll forfeit 100% of what you've paid.

Listing policies

Pickup not included
Transfer to/from departure site is not included in trip rates.
Child Friendly
You Keep Catch
Catch and Release Allowed
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Payment

Book with 20% deposit, pay rest to captain

When the captain confirms your trip, FishingBooker charges your credit card a 20% deposit to guarantee your reservation.

The remaining balance is to be paid directly to the charter operator on or prior to your trip date in one of the following payment methods:

Cash
Visa
Mastercard
American Express
When paying the remaining balance with a credit card, an additional 3% charge will apply.

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Customer reviews

Rating Summary
Excellent
4.8 / 5
out of 5 stars from 64 reviews
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Boat
Excellent
4.8 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.7 / 5
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Fun day @ sea with the best!
Fun day @ sea with the best!
5 hour trip with captain Benji
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Angler Rating
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Anglers Claimed
Good experience
95%
Friendly captain
100%
Recommend this charter
95%
Appropriate for children
100%
Satisfied with the boat
95%
Catch intended fish
59%
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Ashley A.
Gadsden, Alabama
Excellent
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5.0 / 5
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Fun day @ sea with the best!

VERIFIED   NEW  4 Hour Trip (AM) on September 2, 2023
Captain Benji was pleasant and fun to be around. His friendliness and expertise made our fishing trip that much better. If...
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Alex J.
Clarksville, TN
Excellent
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1/2 day fishing trip with Captain Benji

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip (PM) on May 16, 2023
This was not my first time out with captain Benji and will most definitely not be my last. As I told him, he is truly a master...
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Adriane S.
Ocala, Florida
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
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5 hour trip with captain Benji

VERIFIED   5 Hour Trip (AM) on August 14, 2023
Our family had a great time on our first charter deep sea fishing trip.  Captain Benji was energetic and very knowledgeable. ...
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Brandon B.
Murfreesboro, TN
Very good
4.0 / 5
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4.0 / 5
Boat
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4.0 / 5
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Very good
4.0 / 5
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Half Day trip with Capt. Benji

VERIFIED   3 Hour Trip (11AM) on July 28, 2023
Our day started off bad due to a boat issue. It was our only day to be able to go. Capt. Allen and Capt. Benji were able to...
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Zach B.
Holly Springs, GA
Excellent
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5.0 / 5
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3 hr captain benji

VERIFIED   3 Hour kids Trip (PM) on January 1, 2023
Captain Benji was fantastic. It was a VERY foggy day. So foggy we couldn’t see 10 yards in any direction. The caption was...
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