Southern Dawn Charters
Southern Dawn Charters
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12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
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12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
Tuesday
12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
Wednesday
12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
Thursday
12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
Friday
12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
Saturday
12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
Sunday
12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
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About
Private fishing charter boats located in beautiful Panama City, FL with a combined 50+ years of experience from our Licensed Master Captains. Our boats feature state of the art electronics, ice cold A/C, inside seating and bathrooms and huge back decks for some of the best fishing you'll find in the Gulf of Mexico off the coast of Panama City Beach, FL. Private Charters available for 4, 6, 8, 10, 12 hours on both boats. MISS K-C can accommodate small and large private groups up to 15 passengers. PATRIOT offers 4, 6, 8, 10, 12 hrs and 2 day overnight fishing trips. ( offered during June, July and August) and can accommodate private groups up to 6 ppl. Pricing and trip availability is easily accessible on our website or by phone anytime.
Panama City Beach, Florida
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2024
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Barbara A
Owasso, OK13 contributions
Mar 2020
12 of us went on a fishing charter with Captain Laken and Charlie. They were funny and very personable. We caught a lot of fish and Charlie was awesome in keeping up with taking them off the lines. They were very attentive to our 4, 14 year old boys and 3, 15 year old girls. We were very lucky as our fishing charter also turned into a dolphin watching charter! We highly recommend fishing with Captain Laken and Charlie!
Written March 23, 2020
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Dorothy B
3 contributions
Jun 2020 • Family
Was worried about the radar and the afternoon charter and the amount of people on the boat. I have never experienced a nicer captain and deckhand. We had 5 young children and the deckhand Charlie made it his first point to learn all the kids and adults name. They put us right on the fish... snapper, grouper, and three sharks. Charlie talked to each kid helping them reel in larger fish... coaching them. I can not recommend this boat enough. Captain Laken @ 8505272455 thanks a bunch
Written June 3, 2020
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Troy W.
3 contributions
Oct 2021 • Friends
Captain Brad and Preston (also a Licensed Captain) were amazing. They managed the entire experience perfectly. Between fishing holes, Preston hustled his ass off and made sure we we’re set up, and had a great attitude. We could see Brad and Preston communicating back and forth to make sure everything was setup and ready to go every time we got on the fish….oh yeah, ThEY GOT US ON THE FISH. Once we were on the fish, they coached us with precision….and the hustling continued. Preston ran back and forth ensuring we were all baited, solving problems and getting lines back in the water. We limited out on Beeliners and Red Snappers. We even pulled 4 groupers.
We had 7 fisherman in the group which was perfect. 6-8 people fishing at a time probably ideal for Miss K-C. But you could easily do more and swap out. We did the 8hr trip. 8hrs was perfect for our limit. If you add more people, I recommend adding more time to allow swapping out as opposed to trying to fish everyone at once.
A great experience and I’m already trying to book another trip aboard Miss K-C. Best money I’ve spent in a long time.
We had 7 fisherman in the group which was perfect. 6-8 people fishing at a time probably ideal for Miss K-C. But you could easily do more and swap out. We did the 8hr trip. 8hrs was perfect for our limit. If you add more people, I recommend adding more time to allow swapping out as opposed to trying to fish everyone at once.
A great experience and I’m already trying to book another trip aboard Miss K-C. Best money I’ve spent in a long time.
Written November 1, 2021
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Mrsmover75
1 contribution
Jun 2020 • Family
Our trip was a first for my kids and my nieces. We had kids ranging in age from 9-17, as well as several adults. Captain Laken and Charlie were amazing! They answered all of the kids many questions, had them laughing and took the time to educated them on the technical side fishing. Charlie got the kids on lines first and made sure they had a great experience. Captain Laken put us on top of the fish every time. Everyone on the boat pulled in several huge fish, and we caught our limit of snapper on our 6 hr trip. Definitely a fun and successful trip. Can’t wait to fish on Miss K-C again.
Written June 4, 2020
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Tamara J
Phoenix, AZ3 contributions
May 2021 • Couples
A shout out for Miss K C and crew
May 24,2021
We went fishing on the southern Dawn’s - K C. Her captain and deck hands were awesome! We started out by catching some bait fish to use to catch our Jack fish later. Next we headed out to fish and on our way the deck hands Charlie and Cole had a trolling line out behind the boat. Shortly, we hooked onto a fish. One of our party went to reeling it in and what fight it was. When the fish arrived at the boat to our jubilee it was a huge wahoo fish. At the time of weigh in it weighed 53 pounds.WaHoo!!
On our trip we also caught 3- legal sized Jack fish which fought like the devil. Plus many other jacks that were released back to get bigger. We caught and released two grouper fish and a bunch of red snapper with one being giant in size. Sadly it was not quite June 1 - season got red snapper. We caught so many other fish that I can’t remember them all.
The crew was above reproach in respect for each of us, polite, friendly and full of great fishing tales. The boat we kept sparkling clean and we had fantastic weather, thank you Mother Nature.
Thank you so much for the time of our life, making it special and keeping it real to the crew of Miss KC
Tamara
May 24,2021
We went fishing on the southern Dawn’s - K C. Her captain and deck hands were awesome! We started out by catching some bait fish to use to catch our Jack fish later. Next we headed out to fish and on our way the deck hands Charlie and Cole had a trolling line out behind the boat. Shortly, we hooked onto a fish. One of our party went to reeling it in and what fight it was. When the fish arrived at the boat to our jubilee it was a huge wahoo fish. At the time of weigh in it weighed 53 pounds.WaHoo!!
On our trip we also caught 3- legal sized Jack fish which fought like the devil. Plus many other jacks that were released back to get bigger. We caught and released two grouper fish and a bunch of red snapper with one being giant in size. Sadly it was not quite June 1 - season got red snapper. We caught so many other fish that I can’t remember them all.
The crew was above reproach in respect for each of us, polite, friendly and full of great fishing tales. The boat we kept sparkling clean and we had fantastic weather, thank you Mother Nature.
Thank you so much for the time of our life, making it special and keeping it real to the crew of Miss KC
Tamara
Written May 24, 2021
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Joe
1 contribution
Jul 2021
I'm not one to write reviews but I really wanted to take a minute to pass along a thank you and my A+ rating. A group of 10 of us (family members ranging in ages from 14 to 76) went on an 8 hour charter with Captain Brad and Charlie on the Miss K-C. Every member of our group had an amazing time. Brad and Charlie took the time to interact with everyone on a personal level. Charlie went out of his way to encourage each member of our group and his enthusiasm made it fun and exciting. We caught a large amount of fish of all different types. They are professionals in every respect (including in making safety a priority) and knew the best places to go for fish. Thanks for creating such a memorable experience!
Written August 5, 2021
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SteveF
3 contributions
Oct 2022 • Family
We were looking for a PCB charter service to take us and three of our teenaged grandchildren on their first deep sea fishing adventure. With the countless number of charter services, it can be difficult trying to find one that’s right for you. After a recommendation from a friend, we called Southern Dawn Charters. I talked to Tracy about what we were looking for and she was very helpful & professional, recommending a 6-hour bottom fishing trip, so we booked it. The week of the trip, hurricane Ian was bearing down on Florida and we were uncertain as to whether we would be able to go or not. Tracy was very flexible & accommodating during this time as we waited things out (we were able to ultimately make the trip as planned). The crew of the “Patriot”, Captain Brad and deck hand Cole, were considerate, personable & accommodating, making the trip very enjoyable for us all. As that this was the first trip for the grands, Cole put extra attention to them and that was much appreciated. He even had a good playlist going as we fished! The boat was plenty roomy both inside and on the back deck for the five of us. The fish were not biting well that day due to the recent storm, but Captain Brad did his best to put us on some fish (we did catch some nice amberjack). All in all, a very enjoyable experience! Would definitely recommend for a family trip.
Written October 5, 2022
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cole830
1 contribution
Sep 2022
Crew was personable and very helpful. The captain put us right in some beeliners to start off and the deck hand kept us fishing non stop. Great boat great people great experience highly recommend the off shore trip
Written September 25, 2022
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Thank you so much for taking the time to recognize our crew and give feedback about your fishing experience with us! We are so happy that you guys had a great time! We look forward to fishing with you again🎣
Written October 18, 2022
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jebcook615
Atlanta, GA1 contribution
Jul 2022 • Family
Highly recommend using them for charter fishing in the Panama City area we caught a bunch of fish and they worked hard to find spots when the fish were not hitting. They know what they are doing. They are very friendly and make the ride out and in enjoyable. Definitely will use again.
Written July 10, 2022
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We appreciate this review! Sometimes others forget what we do is call fishing charters, not catching charters.... Sometimes no matter how hard we try the fish just don't cooperate. We do try our best to make sure everyone that fishes with us enjoys their trip and catch fish, even when they're stubborn and don't want to bite... LOL we appreciate you! And we will be here the next time you're ready to go fishing 🎣
Written July 16, 2022
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Franklin T
5 contributions
Mar 2020 • Friends
Great time with Captain Laken and Charlie. Captain kept us on the fish all day and the deckhand Charlie kept our hooks baited and took all the fish off the hook. We will definitely use them again! I highly recommend these guys!
Written March 8, 2020
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will you be going out the week of Jan. 23-27th? We are two sr. citzens with no expirence of fishing.What is the rates for half & full day rentals? how far are you from St. andrews st. park? Is fishing better in am or pm? What kind of fish are running now? Do we keep what we catch? Are they edible? Do you prepare the fish for us? & if you do what is the charge? If weather is bad, can we postpone for another day? My email is my phone is 850 396-6811 my address is Mark Pokroy 8708 Rio Vista dr. Navarre, Fl. 32566.
Written December 26, 2016
Coming to Panama in June and we are wanting to go on a fishing charter. How far in advance do I need to make reservations and what is the cost (we have 6 or 7 people: 4 or 5 adults and 2 children).
Written March 23, 2015
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