Capt Bob Zales Charters,LLC

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Capt. Bob Zales Charters LLC offers you the best offshore fishing in Panama City. We know how to take full advantage of the fishing opportunities off the Florida panhandle coastline. We have been in the fishing charter business since 1965.

Captain Bob Zales II will be leading the way on yo...

Capt. Bob Zales Charters LLC offers you the best offshore fishing in Panama City. We know how to take full advantage of the fishing opportunities off the Florida panhandle coastline. We have been in the fishing charter business since 1965.

Captain Bob Zales II will be leading the way on your marvelous fishing excursion. He and his crew are fully USCG licensed and are alcohol and drug free. Fishing off Panama City for over 55 years allows us to provide the best fishing and best local information due to our many years of professional service and experience.

Sailing with Capt. Bob and his crew will start in Panama City Beach, Panama City, Grand Lagoon, Lynn Haven, Laguna Beach, Seaside, 30A, Rosemary Beach, Mexico Beach, Port St Joe, and many other locations along the shores of the Emerald Coast of Florida in the Gulf of Mexico.

Your fishing journey will be done aboard our gorgeous vessel, the “LEO TOO”. She can accommodate up to 25 passengers so we can offer large and small parties fishing trips for your individual needs. She features a GPS, fishfinder, and a fighting chair to help you battle those particularly hard fighting species. There is also a fully air-conditioned interior with a toilet, kitchen, and a bed for relaxing in between bites.

We offer fishing trips from 4 to 12 hours. We cater to bachelor and bachelorette parties for fishing and sunset cruises. We also provide offshore services to scatter the ashes of loved ones when that type service is preferred. Each trip will include all the fishing gear needed to pull in many catches as well as lures and bait.

On our trips, expect to see some exciting species like Cobia, Grouper, Snapper, Mahi Mahi, Wahoo, Barracuda, and Kingfish.

Capt. Bob Zales Charters LLC has always been family owned and operated and we cater to families, small and large. We help everyone learn to fish and spend extra time with children and seniors. We are blessed to live and work at the world’s most beautiful beaches and family vacation spot where the sand is like sugar and the waters are emerald green. Book a trip with us today to experience the beauty of Panama City fishing!

Popular Features:

  • Fishing License Included
  • Toilet On Board
  • Air Conditioning
  • Children Welcome
  • Fishing Tackle Included
  • First Mate
  • Fishing Trips with Capt Bob Zales Charters,LLC start at: $670.00

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  • Your Captain will provide:

    • Fishing License
    • Fresh or Live Bait
    • Lures
    • Rods Reels Terminal Tackle

    You’ll need to bring drinks (no glass bottles), snacks, weather appropriate clothing, sunglasses, sunscreen, etc.

  • Weather cancellations are at your Captain’s discretion, your safety is their number one priority! You will receive a refund for any weather cancellation, or you can choose to reschedule your trip for a different date.

  • 5550 North Lagoon Drive Panama City Beach, FL

    • Amberjack
    • Barracuda
    • Cobia
    • King Mackerel
    • Little Tunny (False Albacore)
    • Lesser Amberjack
    • Mahi Mahi
    • Mangrove Snapper
    • Red Grouper
    • Red Snapper
    • Wahoo
    • Gag Grouper
    • Vermilion Snapper
    Your Captain will have you targeting the species biting most frequently on the days leading up to your trip!

Trips:

You will have the opportunity to select backup dates in checkout (if applicable)

3 Hour Special Trip

$670.00

Offered 03/01/25 - 05/31/25

Price includes up to 6 guests

+$30.00 per additional guest, max 25 guests

6:00am - 9:00am CST (3 hours)
Deposit refundable up to 3 Days before the trip
Trip Details

The 3 hour special trip is an introductory trip fishing for Spanish mackerel, bonitos, bluefish, blue runners, sheephead, and other pelagics. This is a seasonal trip offered from March 1 thru May 31 each year. It is a perfect family trip to introduce young anglers to saltwater fishing. Trips are operated in the bay and near shore. Departure times are 6 am, 9 am, 12 pm, and 3 pm.

4 Hour Trip – Trolling (AM)

$990.00

Offered 09/01/24 - 05/14/25

Price includes up to 8 guests

+$40.00 per additional guest, max 25 guests

6:00am - 10:00am CST (4 hours)
Deposit refundable up to 7 Days before the trip
Trip Details

Come on the 4-hour trolling trip to troll for King and Spanish Mackerel, Bonito, Mahi Mahi (Dolphinfish) when available, and other pelagics. We use live bait (when available), natural bait, and artificial lures. Morning trips begin at 5 or 6 am depending on the time of year.

4 Hour Trip – Trolling (PM)

$990.00

Offered 09/01/24 - 05/14/25

Price includes up to 8 guests

+$40.00 per additional guest, max 25 guests

2:00pm - 6:00pm CST (4 hours)
Deposit refundable up to 7 Days before the trip
Trip Details

This is a 4-hour trolling trip for King and Spanish Mackerel, Bonito, when available and other coastal pelagics. Starting times are flexible depending on when other trips return during the day. This is a great family trip and introduction to first-time fishers.

4 Hour Trip – High Season (PM)

$1,000.00

Offered 05/15/25 - 08/31/25

Price includes up to 8 guests

+$40.00 per additional guest, max 25 guests

2:00pm - 6:00pm CST (4 hours)
Deposit refundable up to 3 Days before the trip
Trip Details

This 4-hour trolling trip is trolling for King and Spanish Mackerel, Bonito, Mahi Mahi (Dolphinfish) when available, and other pelagics. We use live bait (when available), natural bait, and artificial lures. Morning trips begin at either 5 or 6 am depending on the time of year.

6 Hour Morning Trip

$1,700.00

Offered 09/01/24 - 05/14/25

Price includes up to 8 guests

+$60.00 per additional guest, max 25 guests

6:00am - 12:00pm CST (6 hours)
Deposit refundable up to 7 Days before the trip
Trip Details

6 hr trip is bottom fishing for red snapper, amberjack, groupers, trigger fish, vermilion snapper, red porgies, and other reef fish in season. You can also troll for king and Spanish mackerel, mahi mahi, bonito, cobia, and other pelagics.

6 Hour Trip – High Season (AM)

$1,700.00

Offered 05/15/25 - 08/31/25

Price includes up to 8 guests

+$60.00 per additional guest, max 25 guests

5:00am - 11:00am CST (6 hours)
Deposit refundable up to 3 Days before the trip
Trip Details

If you're looking for an introduction to bottom fishing, then this trip is for you. You'll spend 6 hours primarily fishing for pelagic species that inhabit the waters a bit further offshore, such as Vermilion Snapper, Red Porgie, Red Grouper. Other fish, such as Red Snapper and Amberjack will be hunted when in season. You may also get the chance to troll for Mackerels.

6 Hour Trip – High Season (PM)

$1,700.00

Offered 05/15/25 - 08/31/25

Price includes up to 8 guests

+$60.00 per additional guest, max 25 guests

11:00am - 5:00pm CST (6 hours)
Deposit refundable up to 7 Days before the trip
Trip Details

Come on this economic bottom fishing trip if you do not want the longer trips of 8+ hours. You may fish for Red Snapper during the season in June and July, Amberjack during May, and from August to October for Vermilion Snapper, Red Porgie, Red Grouper, and other reef fish. Some trolling for King Mackerel and other coastal pelagics is possible.

8 Hour Trip – High Season

$2,120.00

Offered 05/15/25 - 08/31/25

Price includes up to 8 guests

+$80.00 per additional guest, max 25 guests

6:00am - 2:00pm CST (8 hours)
Deposit refundable up to 7 Days before the trip
Trip Details

Focus on bottom fishing, whilst also allowing for some trolling for those who wish to do both. Vermilion Snapper, Red Porgy, Red Grouper, and Gag Grouper will be fished for during the second half of the year, whilst other fish, such as Red Snapper will be targeted when in season. Departure times will vary depending on the season.

8 Hour Trip

$2,200.00

Offered 09/01/24 - 05/14/25

Price includes up to 8 guests

+$80.00 per additional guest, max 25 guests

5:00am - 1:00pm CST (8 hours)
Deposit refundable up to 7 Days before the trip
Trip Details

8 hr trip is generally bottom fishing for red snapper, amberjack, vermilion snapper, trigger fish and other reef fish in season. You can also troll for king and Spanish mackerel and other pelagics.

10 Hour Trip – High Season Special

$2,700.00

Offered 05/15/25 - 08/31/25

Price includes up to 10 guests

+$100.00 per additional guest, max 25 guests

5:00am - 3:00pm CST (10 hours)
Deposit refundable up to 7 Days before the trip
Trip Details

On the 10-hour trip we target Red Snapper in season, Greater Amberjack in season, Gag and Red Groupers in season, and Triggerfish in season. We also fish for other reef fish such as Vermilion Snapper, Red Porgy, Grey Snapper, Scamp, and can troll for King Mackerel, Wahoo, and Mahi Mahi. This trip allows us to get further offshore making for a more successful trip.

12 Hour Trip

$3,700.00

Offered 04/07/25 - 05/14/25

Price includes up to 10 guests

+$100.00 per additional guest, max 25 guests

6:00am - 6:00pm CST (12 hours)
Deposit refundable up to 7 Days before the trip
Trip Details

12 hour trip is bottom fishing for red snapper, amberjack, groupers, trigger fish, vermilion snapper, red porgies, and other reef fish in season. You can also troll for king and Spanish mackerel, bonitos, barracuda, cobia, and other coastal pelagics.

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I have been knowing Capt.Bob Zales for over 50 plus years. Family has been in the charter fishing for over 60 years and they are people you can trust for your life time memories deep sea fishing.
I have been knowing Capt.Bob Zales for over 50 plus years. Family has been in the charter fishing for over 60 years and they are people you can trust for your life time memories deep sea fishing.
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I have been knowing Capt.Bob Zales for over 50 plus years. Family has been in the charter fishing for over 60 years and they are people you can trust for your life time memories deep sea fishing.
I have been knowing Capt.Bob Zales for over 50 plus years. Family has been in the charter fishing for over 60 years and they are people you can trust for your life time memories deep sea fishing.
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54lbs of Red Snapper!
Captain Bob is quiet and stayed up top making sure he kept us over the fish. Mr. Jimmy was wonderful, worked his tail off keeping us baited and coaching us on how to catch snapper. Every single one of us (7 total) were inexperienced so he had his work cut out for him! We had a great time and came very close to limiting out on red snapper (really did if you take into account the little one wasn’t really fishing!). I recommend this charter any time!
Captain Bob is quiet and stayed up top making sure he kept us over the fish. Mr. Jimmy was wonderful, worked his tail off keeping us baited and coaching us on how to catch snapper. Every single one of us (7 total) were inexperienced so he had his work cut out for him! We had a great time and came very close to limiting out on red snapper (really did if you take into account the little one wasn’t really fishing!). I recommend this charter any time!
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Additional Features:

  • Saftey Equipment

  • Life Jackets
  • Life Raft
  • Fire Extinguishers
  • First-aid Equipment
  • Cpr-trained Crew
  • Epirb
  • Flares
  • Vhf Radio
  • Navigation

  • Gps
  • Fish Finder
  • Price Includes

  • Fishing License
  • Fresh Or Live Bait
  • Lures
  • Rods Reels Terminal Tackle
  • First Mate

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