Hook’em Up Charters in Panama City Beach

Hook’em Up Charters is a Panama City Beach fleet operated by Captain B.J. Burkett, a third-generation local fisherman. Its range extends from shorter trolling outings to multi-day offshore trips, with boats suited to both small parties and larger groups.

Contact and booking details

Captain and fleet

Burkett handles reservations directly and identifies Game Changer Fishing Charters as a sister company. They are covered together here to avoid treating a named boat or related brand as an unrelated operator. The fleet includes Hooked Up, the 55-foot Game Changer and the 43-foot Lady Raye.

The fishing pages list up to 28 passengers on Hooked Up and 20 on Game Changer for day trips, with reduced overnight capacity. Lady Raye takes up to six. Capacity depends on the boat and itinerary; passenger capacity is also different from the number of anglers who can fish simultaneously.

Fishing choices

Trolling outings run four, five, six or eight hours and may pursue king and Spanish mackerel, bonito, cobia, mahi-mahi and wahoo. The operator describes these as generally closer to shore than bottom-fishing trips, making them an option for groups wanting a shorter day.

Bottom-fishing trips start at six hours and work reefs, wrecks and other structure for snapper, grouper, amberjack and triggerfish. Longer bluewater trips pursue tuna and billfish. Shark outings and sightseeing cruises are also advertised. These are different itineraries, so describe your preferred fishing style when requesting a quote.

Reservations and departure

Call the captain for current pricing, the available boat and the complete trip total. Ask which bait, tackle, fish processing and crew services are included, and get the deposit and cancellation terms before booking. Multi-day parties should also confirm meals, sleeping arrangements and luggage space.

The published departure address is on North Lagoon Drive. Confirm the slip and arrival time for your assigned vessel rather than assuming every fleet trip boards at the same spot.

Details checked September 26, 2026, using the operator’s published information. Rates, boats, meeting points and policies can change; confirm the final trip details directly. Listed species describe possible targets, not a guaranteed catch or an open harvest season.

Sources and photos

• Hook’em Up Charters — Official website
• Hook’em Up Charters — Sightseeing charter boat trip florida
• Hook’em Up Charters — Trips
• Hook’em Up Charters — Multi day charter fishing trips
• Hook’em Up Charters — Make a booking
• Hook’em Up Charters — 6 hour charter fishing trip
• Hook’em Up Charters — Split fishing trips
• Hook’em Up Charters — Shark fishing florida
• Hook’em Up Charters — Meet the captains
• Hook’em Up Charters — Frequently asked questions
• Hook’em Up Charters — Boats

Featured photo: Adult and young angler holding a large red fish aboard a Hook’em Up charter. Photo from Hook’em Up Charters.