Panama City Beach, Florida

The Reel Contender

Sport Fishing Charter Service

A more personalized fishing experience aboard a 28' Contender with twin 200hp Yamaha HPDI engines. Private charters for beginners and experienced anglers alike, guided by USCG licensed Captain David Burke off the coast of Panama City Beach.

1 to 5 anglers per trip
5 to 10 hour trips
USCG licensed captain
The Reel Contender, a 28' Contender center console fishing boat, running on the water near Panama City, Florida
What to expect

A private trip, built around your crew

Small, private parties

The Reel Contender Charter Service offers a more personalized fishing experience well suited for smaller private fishing parties from 1 to 5 anglers.

5 to 10 hour trips

Trips can be customized to fit your needs, near shore or offshore.

28' Contender

Twin 200hp Yamaha HPDI engines. Comfort and speed for both near shore and offshore trips.

Bait, tackle and license included

Bait, tackle and license will be provided. Just bring sunglasses, sunscreen, drinks, snacks and a cooler to carry your catch home.

A happy angler holding a large amberjack caught aboard The Reel Contender
About the owners

David & Kim Burke

David and Kim Burke are the owners of The Reel Contender Fishing Charters. David is a USCG licensed captain and will be your guide. Capt. David was born in Niceville, FL and grew up in Bruce, FL, about 15 minutes from Panama City. Kim and David reside in Bruce and David has called the panhandle home for 40 years.

When David is not overseeing grading and paving operations he can be found in the woods or on the water. David is a local, experienced captain with a great knowledge of the many fishing regulations and an understanding of various fish species off the coast of Panama City Beach.

Captain David loves to fish when he has the time, whether it is 1 mile offshore to 30 miles, but what he really enjoys is guiding others and watching them catch fish and have some fun.

The vessel

Built for the Gulf

Our vessel is a 28' Contender with twin 200hp Yamaha HPDI engines. The Contender boat is made for fishing the Gulf, with a combination of comfort and speed. This boat is perfectly suited for both near shore and offshore trips. Anglers looking for a more private, personalized and enjoyable fishing experience are looking for a trip aboard The Reel Contender.

A rack of red snapper, amberjack and grouper caught aboard The Reel Contender
A fishing party with king mackerel and red snapper on the dock in Panama City
A family fishing charter group with a big catch of red snapper
Anglers posing with king mackerel and red snapper on the dock
A fishing charter group with a large catch of red snapper
A group holding red snapper, kingfish and grouper next to the Reel Contender sign

Book with us TODAY!

Call or send a message and Capt. David will help you plan the right trip for your crew.

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