Private Panama City Inshore Fishing Guide | Flats & Fathoms

Your Premier Panama City Inshore Fishing Guide

Finding a highly qualified Panama City inshore fishing guide can be the difference between a frustrating day of casting and a legendary morning of shallow-water sportfishing. The pristine estuary network surrounding the Florida Panhandle—encompassing the vast grass flats, winding backcountry creeks, and deep passes of St. Andrews Bay, West Bay, East Bay, and North Bay—offers a world-class light tackle and fly fishing paradise. However, navigating these shallow, tide-dependent waters requires years of specialized local knowledge. Flats and Fathoms provides the elite, hyper-personalized guiding experience required to consistently locate and fool the region’s apex inshore predators.

Technical Sight-Casting on the Shallow Grass Flats

True inshore angling isn't about staring at a rod holder; it’s an active, visual hunt. Operating a specialized 16-foot Dolphin Super Skiff allows us to float in mere inches of water, completely undetected by wary fish. As your dedicated Panama City fishing guide, Captain Travis positions the boat from the polling platform, scouting the shallow flats to put you directly in front of target species.

• Redfish: Experience the adrenaline of spotting a brilliant copper-colored tail breaching the surface as a bull Redfish roots for crabs in the grass.
• Speckled Trout: Target large, yellow-mouthed "gator" trout hiding in the sandy potholes during prime morning tides.
• Flounder & Sheepshead: Utilize precise, light-tackle presentations along structural drop-offs and sandy edges to fool these masterfully camouflaged fish.

Because our charters are strictly limited to a maximum of two guests per trip, you receive continuous, one-on-one coaching, expert casting instruction, and premium tackle tailored to your exact experience level. Learn more about Captain Travis's 12+ years of experience and formal industry credentials on our [Meet Captain Travis] page.

Expert Instruction for Fly Fishing and Light Tackle

Whether you are looking to hook a hard-fighting redfish on a spinning rod or want to master the art of [Panama City Fly Fishing], our trips are entirely customized around your personal goals. As an Orvis-endorsed guide service, we provide top-of-the-line rods, reels, and custom-tied flies engineered specifically for local water clarity and bait migrations. We skip the crowded, heavy boats to focus on the pure artistry of shallow-water angling, teaching you how to read the tides, understand wind directions, and deliver the perfect presentation to actively feeding fish. Novices and seasoned tournament anglers alike will find a patient, professional, and highly productive learning environment on the bow of our skiff.

Book Your Private Panama City Inshore Charter Today

Because the best seasonal windows and morning tides see intense demand from visiting anglers, securing a prime date on the water requires planning. Flats and Fathoms operates year-round, tracking the shifting patterns from the explosive summer topwater bites to the incredibly clear, sight-heavy winter backcountry runs. We provide your comprehensive Florida recreational fishing license, premium gear, high-end safety equipment, and complimentary ice and water—all you need to bring are your favorite polarized sunglasses and a camera. Ready to experience the pinnacle of Northwest Florida shallow-water guiding? Head directly to our [Trips and Rates Page] to view live calendar availability and lock in your reservation online today.