Reel Deal Fishing Charters in Panama City

Location: Panama City, Florida
Trip Types: Private and shared fishing; inshore, nearshore and offshore trips; trolling; bottom fishing; sunset trips
Phone: 850-771-1378

Reel Deal Fishing Charters operates DeepWater and ShortFuse from St. Andrews Marina in Panama City. Both boats carry up to six passengers, with private and shared options available depending on the schedule.

Contact and booking details

Operator	Reel Deal Fishing Charters
Area	Panama City, Florida
Departure / address	St. Andrews Marina, 3151 West 10th Street, Panama City, FL 32401.
Phone	850-771-1378 / 850-624-1615
Email	reeldealcharterspc@gmail.com
Website / reservations	Visit Reel Deal Fishing Charters
Trip options	Private and shared fishing; inshore, nearshore and offshore trips; trolling; bottom fishing; sunset trips

Captains and fleet

Captain Mark runs DeepWater, a restored 35-foot Bertram described as licensed for state-water trips. Captain Richard Lee II, known as Bubba, runs ShortFuse, a 41-foot Egg Harbor with state and federal charter permissions. Both boats have air-conditioned cabins and private heads.

These vessels are part of the same operator. Specify which boat you want when discussing your itinerary, particularly if the plan requires the federally permitted ShortFuse.

Angler fishing from a boat’s stern above blue offshore water. Photo from Reel Deal Fishing Charters.

Trip choices and inclusions

Charters range from three to twelve hours and can include bottom fishing, trolling or inshore work. Semi-private trips share the boat with another small party, while a three-hour sunset option combines a bay cruise with light trolling. Prices vary by duration, boat and season.

Rods, reels, tackle, frozen or cut bait, fishing-license coverage, ice and bait coolers are included. Optional live bait costs extra; the site suggests approximately $10 per person. Fish cleaning through Fish Monkeys is listed around $1–$1.50 per pound, and a 15–20% deckhand tip is separate.

Reservations and cancellation terms

The published policy allows a full refund for cancellations at least 24 hours before departure. Inside that window the deposit is non-refundable, while no-shows forfeit the full reservation amount. Captain-cancelled trips for unsafe weather can be rescheduled or refunded.

Call the main line for bookings; Sam’s 850-624-1615 number is listed for text-friendly assistance and day-of questions. Boarding is in Panama City’s St. Andrews area, so account for travel from Panama City Beach and obtain the exact slip and arrival time.

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

Featured photo: DeepWater and ShortFuse fishing boats side by side at sunset. Photo from Reel Deal Fishing Charters.