On a party boat you pay per angler: $70 to $90 for four to eight hours at Jubilee, $85 for Capt. Anderson's five-hour morning trip. A private boat costs more but is yours alone: B & B Charters asks $700 for four hours inshore for up to four people, license and gear included, at its regular rates; from November 1 to February 28 it quotes on request. Capt. Mike's private deep-sea trips run 4 to 12 hours; it doesn't publish prices.
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Prices are the operators' own, read on November 2, 2026. None of them publishes a 2027 schedule yet, and none promises what you'll catch.
Party boat or private is about who shares the boat. The kind of fishing is a separate choice. Inshore trips stay in St. Andrew Bay and close to shore, like B & B's kids' and 4-hour trips. Deep-sea trips head out into the Gulf. Capt. Mike's says its 4- and 6-hour trips troll for fish such as king and Spanish mackerel and mahi-mahi. Its 6- to 12-hour trips bottom fish for snapper, grouper, triggerfish and amberjack. What you may keep depends on species, size and season. Florida's rules cover state waters, which reach 9 miles into the Gulf; federal rules apply beyond. See FWC's saltwater fishing regulations. Before you book, ask how much of the trip is spent getting to the fishing spot and whether fish cleaning and tips are extra.
You share the boat with other anglers and pay per person. Neither promises a catch or publishes cancellation terms. Capt. Anderson's lists set weekdays for its 5-hour morning trip from March through October 31, with no year and a gap in July. It lists nothing for November to February. Jubilee only says its schedule changes by season. Check the booking calendar or call before you go.
Jubilee, morning
Length5 hours, 7 am–noonPrice$75 per angler; riders $35, children 0–2 freeGood to know: Run as Jubilee Fishing from Treasure Island Marina, 3605 Thomas Drive, per its booking page. Rod, reel, bait, tackle and a fishing license included; food, drinks and tips extra. $5 off with US military ID
Jubilee, midday
Length5 hours, 9 am–2 pmPrice$75 per anglerGood to knowSame booking page and phone; $5 off with US military IDJubilee, afternoon
Length4 hours, 12:30–4:30 pmPrice$70 per anglerGood to knowSame booking page and phone; $5 off with US military IDJubilee, 6 hours
Length9 am–3 pmPrice$80 per anglerGood to knowSame booking page and phone; $5 off with US military IDJubilee, 8 hours
Length8 am–4 pmPrice$90 per anglerGood to knowSame booking page and phone; $5 off with US military IDCapt. Anderson's, 5-hour morning deep sea
Length5 hours, 7 am–noonPrice$85 per angler; non-fishing companion $40, by phone and only with an anglerGood to knowLeaves 5550 N Lagoon Drive. The marina says its charter bookings cover your fishing licenseSources: Jubilee Fishing and its booking page, Capt. Anderson's Marina: 5-hour morning deep sea fishing.
B & B Charters leaves from Treasure Island Marina, 3605 Thomas Drive. Its prices include your fishing license, rods, reels, bait and safety gear, but not food, drinks or fish cleaning. It takes a $100 deposit and says it gives 10% off for cash. The prices below are its regular rates; from November 1 to February 28 rates are on request. Capt. Mike's leaves from Capt. Anderson's Marina and includes licenses, tackle and bait; if the weather cancels a trip, you can rebook or get a refund.
B & B Charters, kids' fishing
Length2 hoursPrice$400 per boatGroupUp to 4 guests; regular rate, Nov 1–Feb 28 on requestB & B Charters, night shark fishing
Length3 hoursPrice$525 per boatGroupUp to 4 guests; regular rate, Nov 1–Feb 28 on requestB & B Charters, inshore
Length4 hoursPrice$700 per boatGroupUp to 4 guests; regular rate, Nov 1–Feb 28 on requestB & B Charters, inshore, offshore or shark, picked by conditions
Length5 hoursPrice$875 per boatGroupUp to 4 guests; regular rate, Nov 1–Feb 28 on requestB & B Charters, seasonal tarpon, inshore or offshore
Length6 hoursPrice$1,050 per boatGroupUp to 4 guests; regular rate, Nov 1–Feb 28 on requestB & B Charters, full day offshore in the Gulf, or inshore or tarpon
Length8 hoursPrice$1,400 per boatGroupUp to 4 guests; regular rate, Nov 1–Feb 28 on requestCapt. Mike's private deep sea
Length4, 6, 8, 10 or 12 hoursPricePrice not publishedGroupAll ages; group size depends on the boat, up to 14; air-conditioned cabin and restroom on boardSources: B & B Charters, Capt. Mike's Charters: deep sea fishing trips.
A private boat is shared by your group, so it gets cheaper per head as more of you come. Even with four anglers, a four-hour private inshore trip costs more than twice a five-hour Jubilee seat: $175 against $75 each. The private price includes gear and your license. For the extra money, the boat is yours alone, with no other anglers on board.
Party boat, 5 hours (Jubilee morning)
Per person$75Included, extra or not statedRod, reel, bait and license included; food, drinks and tips extraParty boat, 5 hours (Capt. Anderson's)
Per person$85Included, extra or not statedLicense covered, per the marinaPrivate inshore, 4 hours, four anglers (B & B)
Per person$175 each ($700 ÷ 4)Included, extra or not statedFood, drinks and fish cleaning not included; license includedPrivate inshore, 4 hours, two anglers (B & B)
Per person$350 each ($700 ÷ 2)Included, extra or not statedFood, drinks and fish cleaning not included; license includedB & B Charters and Capt. Mike's say their price includes your fishing license. Capt. Anderson's Marina says charter bookings from the marina cover state and federal recreational fishing licenses for passengers. Its 5-hour trip page doesn't mention it. Jubilee's booking page includes a group fishing license for every angler.
Florida's rule: you don't need your own saltwater license when you fish from a guide, charter or party boat that holds a valid charter license.
To fish without a boat, try one of the two Gulf piers. The tourism office says the fishing fee at both the M.B. Miller County Pier and the Russell-Fields City Pier includes a Florida fishing license for the day.
Sources: the operators' pages above, Capt. Anderson's Marina: which trip is right for your crew, FWC: do I need a license?, Visit Panama City Beach FAQ, Visit Panama City Beach: things to do for adults.
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