What would you recommend to anglers fishing in Panama City, Florida for the first time?

It would have been fun to catch something a little bigger. But I think that Spanish mackerel is about the best you can expect at this time of year unless you book a trip that goes out a lot farther from the shore.

Bring a large cooler! We caught lots of fish some targeted species and some not planned. King Mackerel and Red Snapper and that can be a lot of fish. We had a great time and caught a lot. We did do a 4 hour morning trip so we figured the fishing would be good and it was! Bring Dramamine if you think the ocean waters could make you sick it is completely different feeling then being on the lakes in the Midwest!

Use common sense and don't expect everything to be spoon fed to you. For example: Appropriate attire and protection from the sun. Bring sun screen and a hat. Bring water. Don't expect miracles. Every boat captain wants you to have a good trip, but they can't control the weather, sea conditions, or the fish. I would also avoid sharing your opinions about fishing regulations, or politics in general. Just go fishing.

July isn't the best month to catch the most fish...but if that's the month you're going on vacation, it's still worth it...you may not catch as many fish as you might in other months, but you're bound to catch some!

If you want to catch fish - it can and will be done. The fish that are caught may not be the expected "ocean fish" like a marlin or tuna but the fish that are caught are catch worthy -- can put up a fight and taste amazing, too!

Water, snacks, and anti-nausea medication, sunscreen, and sunglasses. For us not much else, our Captain and crew provided all the angling equipment and bait needed. The crew did offer water to drink also. Do research on the crew, the voyage, and the captain. Ours was amazing!!!

Book a trip with Captain Eric (Too Hot 2 Handle Charters) 850-832-2516 These guys have a great set-up, professional, and very respectful of my wife being on the boat! Best of all.... YOU'RE CATCHING FISH!!

No need for dramamine for inshore fishing. If you want the big fish you need to do offshore, needs to probably be in the morning so water is not as rough. Good luck out there and remember it's as fun as you make it to be! Go in with the right mindset.

Bring your own personal hand towl to use after baiting hook, don't forget the sunscreen and pack a lunch or snacks.

Up to you if you want to just catch or learn and try for something challenging. Our guide took our input and did exactly what we wanted.

Prepare for occasional rain showers. We got lucky today as our trip was between rain storms.

Go see king slayer they will put you on them and have an outstanding trip of a life type.

Check to see what fisheries are open and what species are available and in season.

Bring sunscreen, a bottle of water, a camera, and a strong arm to reel in the monsters

Go with Captain Craig and his crew, they actually take the time to show you how everything is done.

Know your dates, what’s in season, and what species is running that time of year. Doing that research will save you the disappointment of not catching your target fish.

Take a trip with Captain James Tew for a fun fishing trip and if you have young children he will treat them like family.

Listen to your captain and deck hand and you should have no problem catching fish and just have fun!!

We loved fishing off of the pier. It was great. We caught several even though we had no idea what they were.

Great water and plenty of fishing. Make sure what ever species you are targeting are open if you plan on keeping the fish

Expect anything. Remember the captain can not control if the fish are biting and are in the area at that time.

This was my first time so I had no idea what to expect. Be patient, at one time we had three fishing reels busy with fish, then they were moments of no catch.

I recommend getting out there with captain Jason. He knows the waters and fish and is an excellent guide...we had lots of fun.

Get in touch with Captain Sully. He's honest about what's available, and worked his butt off for us.

Florida weather is great in March, our trip was the perfect day, water was calm and fish were biting!

Get a good guide like Florida Panhandle Charters and Captain Justin Driscoll to take care of everything for you!

Be patient. Go with an experienced guide. Let the guide take you where the fish are. Just have fun even if you do not get your desired fish or any keepers,

Captain says warmer water fishing is best. Wait until June or July and go out into the Gulf.

Some got very sea sick so consider sea sickness medicine! But the trip was great.

Hook up with Capt Leveral Raffield family. You will not regret it. Great experience ?