Panama City Beach Tiger Shark Fishing Charters

Panama City Beach Tiger Shark Fishing Charters

Best Tiger Shark Fishing Charters in Panama City Beach

Tiger Shark Fishing in Panama City Beach

Tiger Shark
  • Size 10 to 14 ft
  • Food Value None
  • Game Qualities Excellent
  • Habitats Nearshore, Offshore, Reef, Inshore, Wreck

(Galeocerdo cuvier)

Panama City Beach Shark fishing enthusiasts, we got some news for you. You are about to hook up on some predators that will make your reels scream. If you are up to a challenge, test your stamina and catch a Shark of a lifetime.

When to go Shark fishing

Shark fishing is great just about anywhere in the Panama City Beach area. Head to the Gulf of Mexico or stay in the St. Andrews Bay System. Sharks enjoy spending their days there!

Panama City Beach has hundreds of wrecks, which in turn attract large schools of bait. Obviously, when it comes down to the toothy monsters, they prey on something like Cobia and Tarpon. Those can be found relatively close to shore, which is great news for the beginners and avid surf fishermen alike.

Shark fishing is exceptional year-round with a few exceptions. Mako Sharks bite best during the spring months. They hang out close to shore in the bay, waiting for the tides which bring baitfish.

However, fishing for Sharks from charter boats is way cooler. And it’s even better when you go out at night.

The season peaks in late spring and continues through late summer. Instead of keeping Sharks as a side target, book a half or a full-day Shark fishing trip. It goes without saying that a monster hunt is safe only with a professional.

How to tackle Sharks

Panama City Beach is home to Hammerhead, Sand, Nurse, Tiger, Sand, Blacktip, and Bull Sharks, as well as Great White.

Tiger Sharks, just like any other Shark, would be attracted to anything that is bloody. The first bet is Bonito and then you have Ladyfish, King Mackerel, Mullet, and Bluefish. You can feel free to use the whole fish or just chunks if you are not too generous.

Chumming is the most popular technique. Once you have your chum slick set, the waiting game begins. It’s when you hear the ‘click, click’ when you know that the show is on.

Panama City Beach Tiger Shark Fishing Seasons

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Seasonality

Tiger Shark fishing in Panama City Beach varies slightly throughout the year. High season is May to September. Low season is January to March and November to December. There is no closed season.
Panama City Beach
Excellent
4.6 / 5
Based on 28,443 reviews by FishingBooker anglers

What anglers said about Tiger Shark Fishing in Panama City Beach

March was a comfortable time to go fishing, but you can't keep the red snapper or grouper until summer. We had to throw back at least a dozen or more red snapper. If you catch your limit of vermillion snapper within 4 hours, spend the last hour or two going after amberjack and grouper. These big fish are a fun fight.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
March was a comfortable time to go fishing, but you can't keep the red snapper or grouper until summer. We had to throw back at least a dozen or more red snapper. If you catch your limit of vermillion snapper within 4 hours, spend the last hour or two going after amberjack and grouper. These big fish are a fun fight.
Blue Water Connection โ€“ Reelistic
Blue Water Connection โ€“ Reelistic
Keep your expectations real. Make it as much about the overall experience as much as the expectations of fish.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Keep your expectations real. Make it as much about the overall experience as much as the expectations of fish.
Double C Charters
Double C Charters
Understand that depending on the size of the boat and what is in season, you might need to adjust your expectations but you'll have a good time regardless.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Understand that depending on the size of the boat and what is in season, you might need to adjust your expectations but you'll have a good time regardless.
Salty Cโ€™s Charters
Salty Cโ€™s Charters Panama City, Florida
Reach out to Captain James before booking and he will give you some good advice about best time to go , and what to expect
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Reach out to Captain James before booking and he will give you some good advice about best time to go , and what to expect
Reel Addiction 2 Charters
Reel Addiction 2 Charters
Best charter hands down! Captain and first mate made the trip experience amazing.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Best charter hands down! Captain and first mate made the trip experience amazing.
Knot Right
Knot Right
Just go to catch fish. Don't worry about " the big ones" Just catch fish and enjoy the experience!
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Just go to catch fish. Don't worry about " the big ones" Just catch fish and enjoy the experience!
Florida Panhandle Charters
Florida Panhandle Charters
Make sure you book for the weekend. We would have had more fish, due to red snapper being limited to weekend restrictions, this time of year.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Make sure you book for the weekend. We would have had more fish, due to red snapper being limited to weekend restrictions, this time of year.
Double W Charters
Double W Charters
Bring sun screen; sun gloves; hat; sunglasses; long pants and long sleeve shirt; gator for the neck--otherwords, have a great time but don't get sun burned! Remember water reflection as significant as the overhead sun. Water is excellent and variety is great! Get a guide...they know where the big ones are.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Bring sun screen; sun gloves; hat; sunglasses; long pants and long sleeve shirt; gator for the neck--otherwords, have a great time but don't get sun burned! Remember water reflection as significant as the overhead sun. Water is excellent and variety is great! Get a guide...they know where the big ones are.
Let's Go Fishing โ€“ PCB
Let's Go Fishing โ€“ PCB Houston, Texas
8hr is a long trip but the way to go! You get to fish spots that arenโ€™t over fished like the shorter trips that are at a disadvantage because of time.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
8hr is a long trip but the way to go! You get to fish spots that arenโ€™t over fished like the shorter trips that are at a disadvantage because of time.
Sheila Marie Charters
Sheila Marie Charters
Very nice trip. We caught two blacktip sharks, one towards the beginning and one closer to the end of the trip. The wait was relatively long but it was well worth it. Captain was very professional with equipment cleaned and ready to go. Boat was clean as well.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Very nice trip. We caught two blacktip sharks, one towards the beginning and one closer to the end of the trip. The wait was relatively long but it was well worth it. Captain was very professional with equipment cleaned and ready to go. Boat was clean as well.
B&B Charters - Panama City Beach
B&B Charters - Panama City Beach
Make sure you know the dates you can keep red snapper if they are the fish you intend to target
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Make sure you know the dates you can keep red snapper if they are the fish you intend to target
Let's Go Fishing โ€“ PCB
Let's Go Fishing โ€“ PCB Peculiar, MO
I would recommend they contact Captain Jeremy Vanderveen of Got 'Em Charters.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
I would recommend they contact Captain Jeremy Vanderveen of Got 'Em Charters.
Got'em Fishing Charters
Got'em Fishing Charters
Knot Right was the first charter I have ever been on. If I do another I will book the same boat and captain.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Knot Right was the first charter I have ever been on. If I do another I will book the same boat and captain.
Knot Right
Knot Right
Make sure you understand that you may not catch anything. Fish are finicky, they don't always bite
Excellent
4.3 / 5
Make sure you understand that you may not catch anything. Fish are finicky, they don't always bite
Captain Kota's Aquatic Excurcursion
Captain Kota's Aquatic Excurcursion
This was my first time and it was awesome. Just remember the sunscreen and have fun!
Excellent
5.0 / 5
This was my first time and it was awesome. Just remember the sunscreen and have fun!
Florida Panhandle Charters
Florida Panhandle Charters White Sulphur Springs, MT
Check the season dates for intended fish. Hydrate the night before. Pack a sack. Wear appropriate clothes for the sun and heat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Check the season dates for intended fish. Hydrate the night before. Pack a sack. Wear appropriate clothes for the sun and heat
Blue Water Connection โ€“ Reelistic
Blue Water Connection โ€“ Reelistic Tuscaloosa, AL
The 6 hr am trip worked really well for us. The boat had a bathroom and AC in the cabin. Ask questions ahead of time so your expectations can become reality.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
The 6 hr am trip worked really well for us. The boat had a bathroom and AC in the cabin. Ask questions ahead of time so your expectations can become reality.
Captain Hank's Charters
Captain Hank's Charters Santa Rosa Beach, FL
Definitely talk to someone that is familiar with the area and get tips about what you want to catch regardless of how much experience you have elsewhere.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Definitely talk to someone that is familiar with the area and get tips about what you want to catch regardless of how much experience you have elsewhere.
Fish Now PCB
Fish Now PCB Wheeling, West Virginia
Bay fishing is great for first timers. Wonโ€™t be sea sick like you can get in the deep water
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Bay fishing is great for first timers. Wonโ€™t be sea sick like you can get in the deep water
Shallowtails Adventures
Shallowtails Adventures Jonesboro, AR
Find a charter and do research. The pier is a good and. Cheap way to start out
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Find a charter and do research. The pier is a good and. Cheap way to start out
Old Town Charters    Veteran Owned
Old Town Charters Veteran Owned Cedartown, GA

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