We found Captain Kenny with Panhandle Charters about 8 years ago and he is the only charter service we will use. We took a party of 6 to fish for Snapper and, as always, he didn't disappoint! I tell everyone this is the best time money can buy! There is no comparison. Captain Kenny is professional, fun, and entertaining! read more

Austin was extremely patient with our 9 and 13 year old grandchildren! He explained what they needed to do to reel them in! Isaiah was also great and he did a lot of work! They both helped us all have fun!! We just wanted to catch and release them, so they knew a perfect place to have a memorable day catching sharks. read more

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If you aren't fishing with Capt. Kenny and Capt. Evan then you are doing it wrong! These guys know their stuff and will put you on the fish! They are knowledgeable and fun! They will customize your trip to your family! We had so much fun the first trip this week I couldn't sleep because I couldn't wait to go back! We went back on our last day and had just as much fun! My kids, husband and I had the time of our lives! I would have gone out with these guys everyday, no joke! read more

Panhandle Charters and Guide Service - Very happy family! Taking Mahi home to Indiana! - Fishing Near Me - Pensacola, Florida

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If you want to make an awesome lifetime fishing experience with your family, Captain Kenny is the man to do it with! He made it happen with short notice, and was fully prepared to to create a one of a kind fishing trip with our family of 5. Our 11 year old twins and our 7 year old were educated on each catch and the area we were fishing at. Captain Kenny is easy to talk to, very entertaining and animated. Kept all three of our daughters attention the entire trip. Captain Kenny has a true passion for what he does and it shows. Such a great experience, caught some fish and made a new friend! read more

Can I give six stars? I am not a fisherman. I have actually never caught a fish ... until yesterday. Down in Navarre for a holiday, a group of five of us decided to rent a private charter to catch some fish. After calling around, we got a few recommendations to "call Captain Kenny." So we did. He was great. Met us in Pensacola for a 6 hour charter. Went inshore, out shore and near shore. So much fun. Caught my first fish and a lot more. Captain Kenny was a great guide and host also. Gave pointers. Helped us out. Made my first fishing experience an amazing one. We will definitely book him again. read more

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Visiting our son at NAS Pensacola from San Diego. Found Panhandle Charters on Yelp and got easy same day booking with detailed confirmation via text. Captain Evan knew what he was doing and where to go. Caught 28 fish and a chance at a hammerhead. We had a great afternoon and will definitely use again on our next trip!! read more

Great fishing charter service! Captain Evan was very friendly and very helpful out on the water fishing and cleaning the fish for us!

We brought our 15 and 18 year old and hoped they would enjoy fishing. It was an amazing day and the only time the cell phones were used was to capture memories!! Captain Kenny was more than we expected and hoped for in a tour guide. He was personable and knew the ocean and landscape and hot spots. He kept everyone's attention by giving us historical facts as we drove to the fishing destination. He even told us about the recent storms and how it brought in certain elements....and without giving it away those elements made for a perfect fishing spot!! We had were all catching fish one after another!!! Captain Kenny helped us cast and rebait our hooks so we had the optimal experience and most time catching fish. As we caught the fish he took the time to tell us about each fish and what made them unique (like having human like teeth or aerodynamic notches is their side where fins sat in) and how they tasted. We caught our limit in and even had time to troll and see a dolphin! At the dock Captain Kenny told us funny stories about other fishing trips and his family. We all laughed so hard as he cleaned the fish for us. My 18 year old was so impressed he decided to create a Yelp account so he could endorse Captain Kenny and his business, unfortunately Yelp removed his review because it was his 1st review (Mason B). We are coming back in 2016 and we will come back to Captain Kenny every time! And we also learned he has other guided tours for hunting!! read more

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Captain Kenny will put you on the fish! We were in town visiting family for Thanksgiving and wanted to get some time on the water despite the cooler weather that came through. Kenny was very responsive from the first call and even suggested that we go a day earlier since he was monitoring the weather and the fish reports; our results definitely were proof (pics attached). Kenny was very accommodating, baiting hooks, fixing broken lines, and trying new baits to get us catching fish. The tackle, gear and boat were in great working order and the boat fit the 6 of perfectly. One thing you look for in a guide is someone that knows the water and Kenny certainly is in tune. He is up to date with recent sandbar changes from storms and where the hotspots are both in and off shore. He is easy to talk to, personable, and very knowledgeable about the fish, even taking the time to teach you a thing or two about what they eat, where they go, and pointing out their features. Great learning experience for kids and adults! There are a lot of large fishing fleets out there, but the passion and service you will get from Kenny is second to none. We will definitely be back and recommend him highly! read more

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Great day fishing w Captain Kenny ! He has a great covered boat ready with plenty of cold water, live bait ! Great knowledge of the fish and locations for the best catch, bait type etc. He is great w little kids as well. We have a 4 and 7 year old. Overall a great day fishing with our family ! Would definitely Recommend fishing with captain Kenny of Panhandle Charters and Guide service ! read more

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6th Trip with Capt. Kenny. Best Charter Captain!! Fresh Bait, the Right Bait, Plenty of Ice, Plenty of Soft drinks, Reliable Boat & Easy to use Rods/Reels. Capt. Kenny sent us to the Crab Trap Restaurant and they cooked our fresh Snapper, WOW!!!! read more

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Captain Kenny was awesome! Put us on some great fish and he was very accommodating for me when I started feeling sea sick! We had a great time and he was even able to locate many dolphins and several shark! Very knowledgeable and just a good hardworking guy! We'll call him every time we visit Pensacola! read more

Panhandle Charters and Guide Service - Several spanish mackerel, a few trigger fish and a barracuda! - Fishing Near Me - Pensacola, Florida

Fished with Kenny for the third time. Excellent as always. Daughter caught her biggest fish by far. Will book again.

Captain Kenny was extremely helpful, professional and personable. From the day I called him to schedule until he dropped us at the dock with our cleaned catch, he was great to work with. He put us on the fish right away after making sure we saw a local dolphin. My dad spotted it and Kenny took us right over to say hi. We had experienced and inexperienced fishermen and he paid the perfect amount of attention to each of us. I know nothing about fishing and asked him dozens of questions, all of which he answered with ease. He was easy to talk to and fun to spend the day with. We caught HUGE red snapper, a mangrove, a shark and Spanish mackerel. He took us to two different spots and caught fish the entire time. His prices were fare and he earned every dollar. He even mailed me my thermos I left on his boat. He remembered all of our names and fit in well with us. It was a very fun day. We frequent the panhandle and will fish with Kenny again in the future. Thanks Captain Kenny, we'll see you soon!!! read more

I search for over a week to find the right person to take me and my family out fishing. It was shear luck that I found captain Kenny. I knew from the minute that he picked up the phone that he was the right person. I told him what I was looking for and he assured me that he would take care of getting all of on some fish and it was up to us to catch them. When we arrived this morning he made it feel like we had known each other for awhile. He took very good care of making sure that each of my kids (16,11,&9) all got to catch fish and explained each type of fish to them. Then once the kids got tired out he put my wife and I on some larger fish and we had a blast. He knew right where the fish should be and didn't waste anytime trying to find fish. He is very knowledgeable about the waters that he fishes. We watched other charters trying to find fish or not using the right bait while we were steady loading our cooler up. I am very pleased with my experience with Captain Kenny and will for sure be back again! If you are looking for that personal experience then Kenny is your guy! HANDS DOWN THE BEST GUIDE I HAVE HAD!! we will be back for sure read more

Holy Shark my son actually caught a shark!! So much fun with Captain Kenny today. He made sure we all caught fish and taught us a lot of interesting facts about the area. This is a must do activity when you visit. read more

For the best guide service in all of the Gulf and Florida, look no further! Captain Kenny is the owner and operator of an incredible fishing boat. While his service is specifically a fishing trip, it ends up being a combination of ecotour, sightseeing tour, and professional fishing. You really get your money's worth with Capt Kenny and crew. He pointed out several landmarks on the way out of the bay as well as offered suggestions on places for us to see during our visit. We took our family out with him and the service was unparalleled. We had a mix of freshwater fishermen to no experience in our family. He explained the techniques to each member in a direct and facilitating way with regard to the type of fish we were after. He treated us like he was taking out his own family. Every detail was thought out, and every member of the trip was well looked after. We literally talked to other families that went out at the same time and they caught nothing, yet our family caught our limits with time to spare. He explains every aspect of fishing including the biology of the fish. Of course they select the proper bait, bait the hooks, and remove the hooks for you. All you have to do is follow his instructions and pull in the fish. What a great experience! read more

Captain Kenny served as a guide for a special fishing charter with my 48 year old daughter and my two grand son ages 10 and 13. We had a great experience and made memories that will last a lifetime. We caught lots of fish but more importantly we all had a lot of fun and Captain Kenny treated my me and my family with respect. I would strongly recommend this Charter Captain to anyone. read more

AWESOME. Captain Kenny is an absolute fishing "crowd pleaser." His attitude and energy is fun, approachable and always positive. We caught plenty of fish but our biggest catch was a superb father-son memory. But here's the best part: on our first trip out, the temperature was only 42-degrees and the wind was howling. Captain Kenny was as miserable, cold and wet as we were so after an hour he took us back to shore and we rescheduled. I offered to pay half the fee so he knew we'd show up again. He wouldn't take it. I offered him fuel money for the hour we were on the water. Nope. The man is built on integrity. If you don't use Captain Kenny then you'll be missing the best there is in Pensacola. Four thumbs up and a cooler full of cleaned fish from Alexandria, VA read more

Kenny did an excellent job giving me, my dad, and my brother a fishing trip of a lifetime. He took us directly to a few spots where we caught some Spanish Mackerels. Then, we decided to do some shark fishing which was an absolute rush. Kenny was in charge the whole time while we reeled in some 80-95 lb sharks. We never felt in danger and got some incredible pictures on the boat. The icing on the cake was pulling in some monster sharks with the Blue Angels practicing above us! For the amount of work Kenny did on the boat, this is an absolute steal. Thanks again Kenny for an awesome trip! read more