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    5-Hour Offshore Bottom Fishing Charter

    Private 5-hour offshore bottom fishing for up to 6 guests

    5.0 stars• 109 reviews
    From$1,060incl. taxes and fees

    Duration

    5 hours

    Ideal For

    Up to 6 people

    Includes

    Tackle, licenses, cut bait

    Highlights

    Head offshore on a 5-hour private bottom fishing trip aboard the 42’ Sally D with Captain Jason Whitfield. You’ll have tackle, licenses, and cut bait provided for your group of up to six.

    • Fish offshore for 5 hours on a private charter
    • Bring up to 6 people under USCG regulations
    • Use provided tackle, licenses, and cut bait
    • Bring your own food and drinks in a small cooler
    • Plan for fish cleaning costs charged by the pound at the marina (March–October)
    • Budget for a customary 20% tip for the captain and crew

    What's Included

    • Tackle
    • Fishing licenses
    • Cut bait

    Things to know

    If you plan to keep fish, bring a cooler you can leave in your vehicle while fishing. The boat does not offer fish cleaning on board.

    Cancellation Policy

    Cancel/reschedule up to 7 days prior: 100% refund of any deposit. 3–7 days: 40% charge. 24–72 hrs: 60% charge. 10–24 hrs: 80% charge. Under 10 hrs/no-show: 100% charge. If captain can’t run due to unsafe weather, you’ll get a 100% deposit refund.

    FAQs

    Bring up to 6 people. This limit is required by United States Coast Guard (USCG) regulations.

    Plan for fish cleaning fees if you keep fish (the marina service typically charges by the pound, available March through October). A customary tip for the captain and crew is 20% of the charter price. If you pay the remaining balance by credit card at the end of the trip, a 3% processing fee applies.

    Yes. Bring your own food and drinks in a small cooler.

    Meeting details

    3151 W 10th St, Panama City, FL 32401, United States

    Experience provided by GoldenRod Charters
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    Review summary

    5.0
    Excellent
    109 reviews•Google Maps

    Captain Jason and deckhand Colby have built something special here. Repeat customers spanning six years speak to their consistency, and the reviews reveal why: Jason knows exactly where to find fish, while Colby earns constant praise for his tireless work ethic and teaching abilities. Multiple families mention catching their limit in red snapper, plus grouper, wahoo, and even the occasional bull shark for extra excitement. The boat stays clean and well-maintained, and both crew members clearly love what they do. What really stands out is how attentive this team is to each guest. First-timers feel completely at ease, kids get patient instruction and have memorable experiences, and everyone seems to appreciate Colby's ability to handle multiple lines at once while keeping spirits high. Jason's communication before trips helps set proper expectations, and his knowledge of the local waters means less time wasted on out-of-season catches. Whether it's your first deep sea adventure or you're a seasoned angler, this crew delivers the kind of fishing trip that becomes a vacation highlight.

    What people are saying

    Review 1 of 5
    5/5

    My family and I decided to take a fishing charter while on spring break. Being an out of stater I was going in blindly but relied on reviews to hopefully have a good fishing experience. GoldenRod Fishing Charters did an exceptional job and definitely did not disappoint. Captain Jason and his deckhand Colby took great care of everyone in our party from my youngest child to my older mother, catering to everyone’s needs and getting us all on fish and sticking with an active bite throughout the trip. Colby hustled his butt off with keeping up with a fury of fish, fast action and utter chaos (in a good way) with so many hookups at the same time with a large group. Colby kept the lines with fresh bait, while Capt. Jason continued to find active fish that were hungry. We got our limit of Beeliners (Vermillion Snapper) in no time at all, and had an outstanding time making good memories with the family and charter crew. Highly recommend GoldenRod Fishing Charters with Capt. Jason and Colby. If you’re in the PBC area looking for an outstanding fishing charter and a good time, GoldenRod is your Charter…Happy Fishing!

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    Benjamin Buskirk

    April 2, 2026

    Review 1 of 1
    5/5

    My family and I decided to take a fishing charter while on spring break. Being an out of stater I was going in blindly but relied on reviews to hopefully have a good fishing experience. GoldenRod Fishing Charters did an exceptional job and definitely did not disappoint. Captain Jason and his deckhand Colby took great care of everyone in our party from my youngest child to my older mother, catering to everyone’s needs and getting us all on fish and sticking with an active bite throughout the trip. Colby hustled his butt off with keeping up with a fury of fish, fast action and utter chaos (in a good way) with so many hookups at the same time with a large group. Colby kept the lines with fresh bait, while Capt. Jason continued to find active fish that were hungry. We got our limit of Beeliners (Vermillion Snapper) in no time at all, and had an outstanding time making good memories with the family and charter crew. Highly recommend GoldenRod Fishing Charters with Capt. Jason and Colby. If you’re in the PBC area looking for an outstanding fishing charter and a good time, GoldenRod is your Charter…Happy Fishing!

    Photo of Benjamin Buskirk

    Benjamin Buskirk

    April 2, 2026

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