General Info

Family Tradition Charters, Inc. is owned by the local Raffield family and has been providing charter fishing, pontoon boat rentals, dolphin tours and snorkeling adventures for over 50 years to local residents and vacationers. Our location is just minutes from the bay, Shell Island, St. Andrews Pass and the beautiful Gulf of Mexico.Do you love the thrill of your heart racing when a Grouper, Snapper or Amberjack takes the line off your reel? It's time for you to experience the awesome fishing we cherish on the breath-taking Gulf of Mexico. Our reputation is putting you right on the fish where you will find the excitement of your life.Climb aboard the Dolphin Express Watch & Snorkel Tour for an aquatic journey to observe the grace and beauty of our resident dolphins. Together, we will responsibly watch and if you choose, snorkel alongside these Bottlenose dolphins as they swim.Pontoon boats offer family and friends the ultimate opportunity to enjoy time cruising the beautiful pristine area while sightseeing and fishing or landing on Shell Island which is considered one of the most beautiful islands in Florida.Panama City Beach is the most beautiful beach area in Florida. With its crystal clear water visibility, outstanding water temperatures and shallow water depths you can see a variety of fish species. Bottlenose dolphins swim and play in depths less than 20 feet! Tropical fish are in depths of 10 feet. When you charter with Family Tradition Charters, Inc. you will fish in comfort, but also with what most consider the best offshore fishing captain and crews in the Florida Panhandle. We will provide all the bait, tackle and requisite safety equipment. If you have special needs, please let us know as we aim to please. All you need to go offshore fishing in the Gulf of Mexico is suntan lotion, drinks and snacks. We provide all the fishing tackle and licenses.