Book now for pre-season pricing!  Seasonal rates begin May 1st.
Reel Deal Charters is your chance for catching a notorious Florida Red Snapper in state waters (in season). The crew offers a wide range of trips, giving you the chance to try everything from cruising around St Andrew Bay as the sun sets, to fishing for Red Snapper on the long trips.

Fishing out of Panama City, Florida, the crew offers rod-bending fishing trips. They enjoy taking anglers of all ages and experience levels aboard their boat for unforgettable days of fishing.

Book a trip aboard their 35’ Bertram saltwater fishing boat, accommodating up to 6 passengers. Note that the split trips are not guaranteed to fill, so be sure to include your flexible dates to best be accommodated.

The boat was built by one of the world’s most renowned manufacturers of fishing vessels. It has been fully restored with up-to-date equipment and modern comforts to make sure your day on the water is truly special. Powered by twin Cummins engines, the boat will take you to the fishing grounds in no time, and its fish-finding electronics will ensure you are fishing the best spots.

In the spring the fishing is great for Spanish Mackerel and as the weather warms up trolling for King Mackerel and bottom fishing for Red Snapper, Grouper, Vermillion Snapper, and White Snapper.

Bring your cooler with your food and drinks and join Reel Deal Charters for a great day on the beautiful Gulf of Mexico!



Select date to see available trips and rates:

  • Shared trip
    6 Hour–Fall Snapp XPress AM
    FREE Cancellation 1 day notice
    6 Hour Trip, starts at 6:15 AM
    Seasonal trip Mar 8 - Mar 9 (Fri, Sat, Sun)
    US $420
    On this 6-hour morning shared trip, we'll go bottom fishing for Red Snapper and whatever is in season. We usually high-speed troll to at least your first bottom spot. Est departure: 6-7AM
    Types of fishing
    Offshore Fishing
    Reef Fishing
    Wreck Fishing
    Fishing techniques
    Deep Sea Fishing
    Bottom Fishing
    Trolling
  • Shared trip
    6 Hour–Fall Snapp XPress Shared
    FREE Cancellation 1 day notice
    6 Hour Trip, starts at 12:30 PM
    Seasonal trip Mar 8 - Mar 9 (Fri, Sat, Sun)
    US $420
    On this 6-hour afternoon shared trip, we'll go bottom fishing for Red Snapper and whatever is in season. We usually high-speed troll to at least your first bottom spot. Est departure: 12:00 - 2:30 p.m.
  • Private trip
    3 Hour Trip–Gilligan Sunset
    FREE Cancellation 1 day notice
    3 Hour Trip, starts at 5:00 PM
    US $584
    On this trip, you'll most likely stay in the beautiful St. Andrew's Bay while trolling for some fun to catch species as well as watching for playful dolphins! You'll target Spanish Mackerel, Hardtails, Ladyfish, Blue Runners, and whatever else happens to bite! The departure time for this trip will vary, depending on what other trips are scheduled and what time sunset is. Be sure to put your availability in the comments!
    Targeted fish
    Bluefish
    Bluefish
    Ladyfish
    Ladyfish
    Spanish Mackerel
    Spanish Mackerel
    Whiting
    Whiting
  • Private trip
    4 Hour Trip – Trolling (AM)
    FREE Cancellation 1 day notice
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 6:00 AM
    Seasonal trip Aug 1 - Jun 16
    US $750
    On this 4-hour trolling trip, you'll target Spanish and King Mackerel, Bonita, and whatever else might be swimming by, maybe even a Wahoo, Mahi Mahi, or a Sailfish! The captain usually trolls 4 lines at a time. The boat stays in motion, for the most part, unless a fish is on. You'll drag lures or sparklers, with or without live bait. Please inquire with the captain about the departure time.
  • Private trip
    4 Hour Trip – Trolling (PM)
    FREE Cancellation 1 day notice
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 2:30 PM
    US $750
    On this 4-hour trolling trip, you'll target Spanish and King Mackerel, Bonita, and whatever else might be swimming by, maybe even a Wahoo, Mahi Mahi, or a Sailfish! The captain usually trolls 4 lines at a time. The boat stays in motion, for the most part, unless a fish is on. You'll drag lures or sparklers, with or without live bait. Please inquire with the captain about the departure time.
  • Private trip
    6 Hour – Bottom Fishing (AM)
    FREE Cancellation 1 day notice
    6 Hour Trip, starts at 6:00 AM
    US $1,167
    This is a bottom fishing trip that will have you targeting all the fish that are in season. Do some bottom fishing and high-speed trolling on this fun trip for the whole family! The usual departure time is 6 A.M.
  • Private trip
    6 Hour – Bottom Fishing (PM)
    FREE Cancellation 1 day notice
    6 Hour Trip, starts at 2:30 PM
    US $1,167
    This 6-hour trip is bottom fishing. We target all the fish that are in season – various Snapper and Grouper species, as well as other bottom dwellers. The usual departure time is 12–2 P.M. (Depending on morning trip arrival if applicable).
  • Private trip
    6 Hour –Snapper 101 Express
    FREE Cancellation 1 day notice
    6 Hour Trip, starts at 6:00 AM
    Seasonal trip Jun 16 - Aug 31
    US $1,200
    This 6 hour trip will have you bottom fishing for all the fish species that are in season. You'll primarily target different Snapper species, as well as Grouper and whatever else is chewing! We will probably do a little trolling as well. The usual departure time is 6 A.M.
    Targeted fish
    Cobia
    Cobia
    Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
    Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
    King Mackerel (Kingfish)
    King Mackerel (Kingfish)
    Snapper (Red)
    Red Snapper
    Wahoo
    Wahoo
    Snapper (Mangrove)
    Mangrove Snapper
    Grouper (Red)
    Red Grouper
    Spanish Mackerel
    Spanish Mackerel
    Shark (Blacktip)
    Blacktip Shark
    Snapper (Vermilion)
    Vermilion Snapper
    Grouper (Scamp)
    Scamp Grouper
    Snapper (Lane)
    Lane Snapper
  • Private trip
    6 Hour –Snapper 101 Express PM
    FREE Cancellation 1 day notice
    6 Hour Trip, starts at 2:30 PM
    Seasonal trip Jun 16 - Aug 31
    US $1,200
    This 6 hour trip will have you bottom fishing for all the fish species that are in season. You'll primarily target different Snapper species, as well as Grouper and whatever else is chewing! We will probably do a little trolling as well. The usual departure time is 12:30-2:30
    Targeted fish
    Cobia
    Cobia
    Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
    Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
    King Mackerel (Kingfish)
    King Mackerel (Kingfish)
    Snapper (Red)
    Red Snapper
    Wahoo
    Wahoo
    Snapper (Mangrove)
    Mangrove Snapper
    Grouper (Red)
    Red Grouper
    Spanish Mackerel
    Spanish Mackerel
    Shark (Blacktip)
    Blacktip Shark
    Snapper (Vermilion)
    Vermilion Snapper
    Grouper (Scamp)
    Scamp Grouper
    Snapper (Lane)
    Lane Snapper
  • Private trip
    6 hr FALL SNAPPER EXPRESS PRIVATE
    FREE Cancellation 1 day notice
    6 Hour Trip, starts at 6:00 AM
    Seasonal trip Mar 8 - Mar 9 (Fri, Sat, Sun)
    US $1,200
    On this 6-hour afternoon trip, we'll go bottom fishing for Red Snapper and whatever is in season. We usually high-speed troll to at least your first bottom spot. Est departure: 12:00 - 2:30 p.m.
  • Private trip
    6 hr–Fall Snapper Express Private
    FREE Cancellation 1 day notice
    6 Hour Trip, starts at 2:30 PM
    Seasonal trip Oct 1 - Nov 30 (Fri, Sat, Sun)
    US $2,400
    On this 6-hour afternoon shared trip, we'll go bottom fishing for Red Snapper and whatever is in season. We usually high-speed troll to at least your first bottom spot. To book, please message the captain with availability. This trip will not show as available to book unless there is one already on the books. The price is contingent on 6 guests joining. If less than 6, then you will have the option of going at an adjusted rate, but are not obligated. Est departure: 12:00 - 2:30 p.m.
  • Private trip
    8 Hr Trip - Bottom Fishing/Trolling
    In demand! Last booked: 1 day ago
    FREE Cancellation 1 day notice
    8 Hour Trip, starts at 6:00 AM
    US $1,556
    Spend 8 hours on this trip bottom fishing for everything that is in season. The main targets will be various species of Snapper, Grouper, and whatever else is biting! You will also do some trolling during the day for Spanish and King Mackerel, Wahoo, Cobia, Mahi Mahi, and Bonito. The usual departure time is between 5:00 a.m. and 6:00 a.m.
  • Private trip
    8 Hour –Snapper Express
    FREE Cancellation 1 day notice
    8 Hour Trip, starts at 6:00 AM
    Seasonal trip Mar 8 - Mar 9
    US $1,600
    This 8-hour trip will have you bottom fishing for all the fish species that are in season. You'll primarily target different Snapper species, as well as Grouper and whatever else is chewing! We will probably do a little trolling as well. The usual departure time is 6 A.M.
  • Private trip
    8 Hour–Fall Snapper Xpress Private
    FREE Cancellation 1 day notice
    8 Hour Trip, starts at 6:00 AM
    Seasonal trip Mar 8 - Mar 9 (Fri, Sat, Sun)
    US $1,600
    State water Red Snapper Fall season is open: Oct 8-9, 15-16, and 22-23; and Nov 11-13 and 25-27. Limited spots! Message if you don't see what you're looking for. This eight-hour bottom trip will begin with high-speed trolling to your first bottom spot. There we will target red snapper and whatever else we can put in the box and bring home for supper. Likely we will also troll back to the dock.
  • Private trip
    10 Hr Trip-Bottom Fishing/Trolling
    FREE Cancellation 1 day notice
    10 Hour Trip, starts at 6:00 AM
    US $1,945
    Spend 10 hours on this trip bottom fishing for everything that is in season. The main targets will be various species of Snapper, Grouper, and whatever else is biting! You will also do some trolling during the day for Spanish and King Mackerel, Wahoo, Cobia, Mahi Mahi, and Bonito. The usual departure time is between 5:00 a.m. and 6:00 a.m.
  • Private trip
    12 Hour – Bottom Fishing/Trolling
    FREE Cancellation 1 day notice
    12 Hour Trip, starts at 6:00 AM
    US $2,334
    This 12-hour trip will have you bottom fishing for a variety of species that are in season. You'll mainly target Snapper varieties, as well as Grouper and whatever is biting! You will also do some trolling during the day for Spanish and King Mackerel, Wahoo, Mahi Mahi, Bonita, and maybe even Sailfish.
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FAQs about Reel Deal Charters – Deep Water

Reel Deal Charters – Deep Water offers the following trips to customers:
  • US $210 per person - 6 Hour–Fall Snapp XPress AM (6 hours)
  • US $210 per person - 6 Hour–Fall Snapp XPress Shared (6 hours)
  • US $584 per group - 3 Hour Trip–Gilligan Sunset (3 hours)
  • US $750 per group - 4 Hour Trip – Trolling (AM) (4 hours)
  • US $750 per group - 4 Hour Trip – Trolling (PM) (4 hours)
  • US $1,167 per group - 6 Hour – Bottom Fishing (AM) (6 hours)
  • US $1,167 per group - 6 Hour – Bottom Fishing (PM) (6 hours)
  • US $1,200 per group - 6 Hour –Snapper 101 Express (6 hours)
  • US $1,200 per group - 6 Hour –Snapper 101 Express PM (6 hours)
  • US $1,200 per group - 6 hr FALL SNAPPER EXPRESS PRIVATE (6 hours)
  • US $1,200 per person - 6 hr–Fall Snapper Express Private (6 hours)
  • US $1,556 per group - 8 Hr Trip - Bottom Fishing/Trolling (8 hours)
  • US $1,600 per group - 8 Hour –Snapper Express (8 hours)
  • US $1,600 per group - 8 Hour–Fall Snapper Xpress Private (8 hours)
  • US $1,945 per group - 10 Hr Trip-Bottom Fishing/Trolling (10 hours)
  • US $2,334 per group - 12 Hour – Bottom Fishing/Trolling (12 hours)

When you book a trip with Reel Deal Charters – Deep Water, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • Toilet
  • Air Conditioning
  • GPS
  • Fishfinder
  • Bed
  • Flybridge
  • Live Bait Well When available, live bait may be addl charge
  • Kitchen
  • Ice Box
  • Radar

Trips booked with Reel Deal Charters – Deep Water include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle
  • Lures
  • First Mate (Works hard for your tips)
  • Fishing License

Reel Deal Charters – Deep Water offers the following types of fishing:
  • Offshore Fishing
  • Reef Fishing
  • Wreck Fishing

Reel Deal Charters – Deep Water offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Light Tackle (if a situation arises)
  • Bottom Fishing
  • Trolling (High speed to and from the dock)
  • Spinning (if a situation arises)
  • Deep Sea Fishing

Top targeted fish species with Reel Deal Charters – Deep Water include:
  • Amberjack
  • Bluefish
  • Cobia
  • Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
  • Grouper (Black)
  • King Mackerel (Kingfish)
  • Seabass (Black)
  • Shark (Hammerhead)
  • Sheepshead
  • Snapper (Red)
  • Snapper (Vermilion)
  • Wahoo

Meet the Charter Operator

Reel Deal Fishing Charters
Panama City, Florida, United States
23 Fishing Reports
ID & license verified
447 Customer reviews
Response time within an hour
Member since June 2016
Capt. Mark has had a love for boats his entire adult life and has had his captain’s license for several years. He has always been the one to fix the boats and drive for fun, but not charter one. He decided in the summer of 2017 to start captaining “Deep Water” and has enjoyed this newfound demanding, yet satisfying calling in his life.
Our Team
Mark M.
Captain
Deral S.
First mate
Sam M.
Business associate

About this listing

Targeted species

Amberjack Amberjack
Bluefish Bluefish
Cobia Cobia
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi) Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)

Boat specs

Bertram (Sportfishing) originally built in 1978, and restored in 2019. Powered by 2 330HP Cummins engines, with a maximum cruising speed of 24 knots.

Length
35 ft
Capacity
6 persons

Types of fishing

Offshore Fishing
Reef Fishing
Wreck Fishing

Fishing techniques

Light Tackle
if a situation arises
Bottom Fishing
Trolling
High speed to and from the dock
Spinning
if a situation arises
Deep Sea Fishing

Amenities

Toilet
Air Conditioning
GPS
Fishfinder
Bed
Flybridge

Trip includes

Rods, reels & tackle
Lures
First Mate
Works hard for your tips
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

Payment

Pay online in full

Pay online in full through FishingBooker and save on credit card fees at the dock.

No additional fees.
Book with 10% deposit, pay rest to captain

When the captain confirms your trip, FishingBooker charges your credit card a 10% 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
PayPal
Checks
Bank Transfer
When paying the remaining balance with a credit card, an additional 3% charge will apply.

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Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.5 / 5
out of 5 stars from 361 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.4 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.6 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.5 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (382)
All the fish for six people.
Trolled for Bonita on our way out.
Red grunt\/Tomtate\/Ruby Red Lips
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Angler rating
260
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12
5
Anglers claimed
Good experience
87%
Friendly captain
96%
Recommend this charter
90%
Appropriate for children
89%
Satisfied with the boat
94%
Caught fish
79%
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Misty F.
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5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
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5.0 / 5
Overall

We had an amazing trip!

VERIFIED   6 Hr SnapperExpress 101 7/28,7/31 on July 5, 2023
First, Sam was great to work with to get us to the right spot. Me, my sister, my Mom and my Dad did a shared 6 person, 6-hour...
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Kay P.
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Experience:
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4.0 / 5
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Fishing with Mark

VERIFIED   6 Hour –Snapper 101 Express on July 4, 2023
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Robert H.
Galloway, OH
Excellent
4.7 / 5
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Very good
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Afternoon trip in the bay

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip – Trolling (PM) on June 21, 2023
This was the first charter for our kids and it did not disappoint. We all caught a few fish and it was a nice boat ride too....
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Shelby F.
Powder Springs, GA
Excellent
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Morning Trolling Trip

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip – Trolling (AM) on April 6, 2023
We had an amazing time fishing on this trip!! We had a girls trip for spring break and added this in to our vacation at the...
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Ryan C.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
Crew
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5.0 / 5
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Great shared trip.

VERIFIED   6 Hour–Fall Snapp XPress Shared on October 22, 2023
Caught plenty of fish. Capt. Ryan did a great job of finding and putting us on fish. Darel was awesome and helped my wife get...
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