Sheila Marie Charters

Sheila Marie Charters specializes in family-fun fishing adventures out of Panama City Beach, Florida. Whether you are a ‘jaws’ lover or want to troll for Kingfish, you have found the right place. Sheila Marie Charters is a veteran owned and operated business that can cater to anglers of all ages and expertise. Kids are especially welcome!

Enjoy your adventure aboard the ‘Sheila Marie,’ a 42’ Bertram boat. She comes powered by twin 410 HP Detroit Diesel engines and provides comfortable fishing space for up to six anglers. The Sheila Marie is fully outfitted with navigational and fish finding electronics to save your time while searching for fish. She is a clean and comfortable vessel with many professional tools and accessories. Plus, the Sheila Marie is equipped with a toilet, a shower, kitchen facilities, and a bed. What else is needed when you spend your day on the water?

Search hungry Mahi in the morning and go for Shark in the afternoon. Troll for King Mackerel. Go after White and Red Snapper, Scamp Grouper, Strawberry Grouper, Gag Grouper, or just spend your day hunting your own ‘jaws.’ Test your angling skills and catch Amberjack. The opportunities abound. With Sheila Marie Charters, you don’t have to travel too far out to enjoy some fine angling.

All trips come with the needed licenses, quality rods, reels, and lures.



Select date to see available trips and rates:

  • Private trip
    Afternoon Spanish Mackerel Trolling
    FREE Cancellation 1 day notice
    3 Hour Trip, starts at 4:00 PM
    Seasonal trip Feb 1 - Apr 30
    US $600
    This trip is unique to spring time when the Spanish Mackerel are thick in the Bay.
    Targeted fish
    Spanish Mackerel
    Spanish Mackerel
  • Private trip
    Mid Day Spanish Mackerel Trolling
    FREE Cancellation 1 day notice
    3 Hour Trip, starts at 12:00 PM
    Seasonal trip Feb 1 - Apr 30
    US $600
    This trip is unique to spring time when the Spanish Mackerel are thick in the Bay.
    Targeted fish
    Spanish Mackerel
    Spanish Mackerel
  • Private trip
    Morning Spanish Mackerel Trolling
    FREE Cancellation 1 day notice
    3 Hour Trip, starts at 8:00 AM
    Seasonal trip Feb 1 - Apr 30
    US $600
    This trip is unique to spring time when the Spanish Mackerel are thick in the Bay.
    Targeted fish
    Spanish Mackerel
    Spanish Mackerel
  • Private trip
    4 Hour Trip - Trolling (AM)
    FREE Cancellation 1 day notice
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
    Seasonal trip Aug 1 - Oct 31
    US $800
    This is a 4 hour trolling trip targeting King and Spanish Mackerel.
  • Private trip
    4 Hour Trip - Trolling (PM) (copy)
    FREE Cancellation 1 day notice
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 1:00 PM
    Seasonal trip May 1 - Oct 31
    US $800
    This is a 4 hour trolling trip targeting King and Spanish Mackerel.
  • Private trip
    Fall/Winter 6 Hour PM Bottom Fish
    FREE Cancellation 1 day notice
    6 Hour Trip, starts at 1:00 PM
    Seasonal trip Sep 1 - Dec 31
    US $1,200
    On this trip, you will be fishing the reefs for Vermillion and White Snapper to bring home. You can also catch other bigger fish for catch and release depending on species season dates.
    Targeted fish
    Snapper (Mangrove)
    Mangrove Snapper
    Snapper (Pink)
    Pink Snapper
    Snapper (Vermilion)
    Vermilion Snapper
    Snapper (Lane)
    Lane Snapper
  • Private trip
    Fall/Winter 6 Hour PM Bottom Trip
    FREE Cancellation 1 day notice
    6 Hour Trip, starts at 6:00 AM
    Seasonal trip Sep 1 - Dec 31
    US $1,200
    On this trip, you will be fishing the reefs for Vermillion and White Snapper to bring home. You can also catch other bigger fish for catch and release depending on species season dates.
    Targeted fish
    Snapper (Mangrove)
    Mangrove Snapper
    Snapper (Pink)
    Pink Snapper
    Snapper (Vermilion)
    Vermilion Snapper
    Snapper (Lane)
    Lane Snapper
  • Private trip
    Spring 6 Hour AM Bottom Fishing
    FREE Cancellation 1 day notice
    6 Hour Trip, starts at 6:00 AM
    Seasonal trip Jan 1 - May 31
    US $1,200
    On this trip, you will be fishing the reefs for Vermillion and White Snapper to bring home. You can also catch other bigger fish for catch and release depending on species season dates.
    Targeted fish
    Snapper (Mangrove)
    Mangrove Snapper
    Snapper (Vermilion)
    Vermilion Snapper
    Snapper (Lane)
    Lane Snapper
  • Private trip
    Spring 6 Hour PM Bottom Fishing
    FREE Cancellation 1 day notice
    6 Hour Trip, starts at 1:00 PM
    Seasonal trip Jan 1 - May 31
    US $1,200
    On this trip, you will be fishing the reefs for Vermillion and White Snapper to bring home. You can also catch other bigger fish for catch and release depending on species season dates.
    Targeted fish
    Snapper (Mangrove)
    Mangrove Snapper
    Snapper (Pink)
    Pink Snapper
    Snapper (Vermilion)
    Vermilion Snapper
    Snapper (Lane)
    Lane Snapper
  • Private trip
    Summer 6 Hour AM Bottom Fish
    FREE Cancellation 1 day notice
    6 Hour Trip, starts at 6:00 AM
    Seasonal trip Jun 1 - Jul 31
    US $1,350
    On this trip we will target Red Snapper and Grouper species depending on season limits. There is also a chance for King Mackerel and other top water fish that may swim by.
    Targeted fish
    Snapper (Red)
    Red Snapper
    Snapper (Mangrove)
    Mangrove Snapper
    Grouper (Gag)
    Gag Grouper
    Grouper (Red)
    Red Grouper
    Snapper (Vermilion)
    Vermilion Snapper
    Snapper (Lane)
    Lane Snapper
  • Private trip
    Summer 6 Hour PM Bottom Fish
    FREE Cancellation 1 day notice
    6 Hour Trip, starts at 1:00 PM
    Seasonal trip Jun 1 - Jul 31
    US $1,350
    On this trip we will target Red Snapper and Grouper species depending on season limits. There is also a chance for King Mackerel and other top water fish that may swim by.
    Targeted fish
    Snapper (Red)
    Red Snapper
    Snapper (Mangrove)
    Mangrove Snapper
    Grouper (Gag)
    Gag Grouper
    Grouper (Red)
    Red Grouper
    Snapper (Vermilion)
    Vermilion Snapper
    Snapper (Lane)
    Lane Snapper
  • Private trip
    Fall 8 Hour Trip - Bottom Fishing
    FREE Cancellation 1 day notice
    8 Hour Trip, starts at 6:00 AM
    Seasonal trip Sep 1 - Dec 31
    US $1,600
    This trip allows you more time to cover more fishing grounds. You will be targeting Snapper and Grouper, the larger the better!
  • Private trip
    8 Hour Trip - Bottom Fishing
    FREE Cancellation 1 day notice
    8 Hour Trip, starts at 6:00 AM
    Seasonal trip Jun 1 - Aug 31
    US $1,800
    This trip allows you more time to cover more fishing grounds. You will be targeting Snapper and Grouper, the larger the better!
  • Private trip
    Fall 10 Hour Trip - Bottom Fishing
    FREE Cancellation 1 day notice
    10 Hour Trip, starts at 6:00 AM
    Seasonal trip Sep 1 - Nov 30
    US $2,000
    This is a 10-hour bottom fishing trip, which will see you targeting Snapper and Grouper. This trip allows you to travel further out into deeper waters and catch the biggest fish!
  • Private trip
    10 Hour Trip - Bottom Fishing
    FREE Cancellation 1 day notice
    10 Hour Trip, starts at 6:00 AM
    Seasonal trip Jun 1 - Aug 31
    US $2,500
    This is a 10-hour bottom fishing trip, which will see you targeting Snapper and Grouper. This trip allows you to travel further out into deeper waters and catch the biggest fish!
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FAQs about Sheila Marie Charters

Sheila Marie Charters offers the following trips to customers:
  • US $600 per group - Afternoon Spanish Mackerel Trolling (3 hours)
  • US $600 per group - Mid Day Spanish Mackerel Trolling (3 hours)
  • US $600 per group - Morning Spanish Mackerel Trolling (3 hours)
  • US $800 per group - 4 Hour Trip - Trolling (AM) (4 hours)
  • US $800 per group - 4 Hour Trip - Trolling (PM) (copy) (4 hours)
  • US $1,200 per group - Fall/Winter 6 Hour PM Bottom Fish (6 hours)
  • US $1,200 per group - Fall/Winter 6 Hour PM Bottom Trip (6 hours)
  • US $1,200 per group - Spring 6 Hour AM Bottom Fishing (6 hours)
  • US $1,200 per group - Spring 6 Hour PM Bottom Fishing (6 hours)
  • US $1,350 per group - Summer 6 Hour AM Bottom Fish (6 hours)
  • US $1,350 per group - Summer 6 Hour PM Bottom Fish (6 hours)
  • US $1,600 per group - Fall 8 Hour Trip - Bottom Fishing (8 hours)
  • US $1,800 per group - 8 Hour Trip - Bottom Fishing (8 hours)
  • US $2,000 per group - Fall 10 Hour Trip - Bottom Fishing (10 hours)
  • US $2,500 per group - 10 Hour Trip - Bottom Fishing (10 hours)

When you book a trip with Sheila Marie Charters, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • Toilet
  • GPS
  • Fishfinder
  • Bed
  • Live Bait Well
  • Kitchen
  • Refrigerator
  • Ice Box

Trips booked with Sheila Marie Charters include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle
  • Lures
  • First Mate
  • Fishing License

Sheila Marie Charters offers the following types of fishing:
  • Inshore Fishing
  • Nearshore Fishing
  • Reef Fishing
  • Wreck Fishing

Sheila Marie Charters offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Heavy Tackle
  • Bottom Fishing
  • Trolling
  • Deep Sea Fishing

Top targeted fish species with Sheila Marie Charters include:
  • Amberjack
  • Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
  • Grouper (Gag)
  • Grouper (Red)
  • King Mackerel (Kingfish)
  • Shark (Bull)
  • Shark (Mako)
  • Snapper (Mangrove)
  • Snapper (Red)
  • Snapper (Vermilion)
  • Spanish Mackerel
  • Wahoo

Meet the Captain

Chris Brooks
Panama City Beach, Florida, United States
5 Fishing Reports
ID & license verified
371 Customer reviews
Response time within an hour
Member since August 2016
Angler's Choice
The Angler's Choice Award is given to listings that consistently deliver a high-quality service and earn great reviews from customers.
A passionate fisherman and US veteran, Captain Chris Brooks has built up a reputation of being a dedicated, professional charter fishing guide who demonstrates integrity on all his trips. He has vast knowledge of both inshore and offshore fishing in the Florida Panhandle and currently runs offshore bottom fishing, trolling, and shark trips aboard the Sheila Marie.
Our Team
Jose V.
First mate

About this listing

Targeted species

Amberjack Amberjack
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi) Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Grouper (Gag) Gag Grouper
Grouper (Red) Red Grouper

Boat specs

Bertram (Sportfishing) originally built in 1981. Powered by 2 410HP Detroit Diesel 6V92 engines.

Length
42 ft
Capacity
6 persons

Types of fishing

Inshore Fishing
Nearshore Fishing
Reef Fishing
Wreck Fishing

Fishing techniques

Heavy Tackle
Bottom Fishing
Trolling
Deep Sea Fishing

Amenities

Toilet
GPS
Fishfinder
Bed
Live Bait Well
Kitchen

Trip includes

Rods, reels & tackle
Lures
First Mate
Fishing License

Cancellation policy

Free cancellation up to 1 day prior to trip

You can cancel or modify your booking up to 1 day before the trip date, free of charge. If you cancel or modify your booking later, or fail to show up, you'll forfeit 100% of what you've paid.

Listing policies

Pickup not included
Transfer to/from departure site is not included in trip rates.
Child Friendly
You Keep Catch
Catch and Release Allowed

Payment

Book with 10% deposit, pay rest to captain

When the captain confirms your trip, FishingBooker charges your credit card a 10% deposit to guarantee your reservation.

The remaining balance is to be paid directly to the charter operator on or prior to your trip date in one of the following payment methods:

Cash
Visa
Mastercard
American Express
PayPal

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Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.8 / 5
out of 5 stars from 371 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.8 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (441)
Good day out
Good day out
This trip couldn\u2019t have been any better !
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Angler rating
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
96%
Friendly captain
100%
Recommend this charter
98%
Appropriate for children
97%
Satisfied with the boat
98%
Caught fish
87%
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Carl D.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

This trip couldn’t have been any better !

VERIFIED   8 Hour Trip - Bottom Fishing on October 6, 2023
Captain Chris is a real professional. His communication pre trip was impeccable. To start he contacted me immediately...
Carl D. recommends Sheila Marie Charters
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Rusty J.
Dahlonega, GA
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

WOW! WHAT A GREAT EXPERIENCE!!!

VERIFIED   Summer 6 Hour AM Bottom Fish on July 26, 2023
Exactly what the title says! Captain Chris and First mate Jose were amazing! Chris got us right on the fish and Jose kept our...
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Michael B.
DeFuniak Springs, FL
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Excellent laid back fishing trip

VERIFIED   5 Hour Trip - Shark (PM) on May 3, 2023
I read the reviews for this boat and decided to give it a shot.  We had four people in our group and Capt Chris and Jose were...
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Justin C.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
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Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Fishing with Chris

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip - Trolling (AM) on April 5, 2023
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Lloyd S.
Yukon, OK
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

8hr bottom fishing - 5 people

VERIFIED   8 Hour Trip - Bottom Fishing on August 3, 2023
Captain Chris and Deck Hand Jose are prime examples of a great charter that everyone in the PCB should follow. Both were very...
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