Meet Your Captain – Captain Wayne Luebe

Captain Wayne

Captain Wayne is the owner and operator of the charter boat Freedom, based out of Panama City Beach, FL. With over 30 years of experience fishing the local waters of the Florida panhandle and abroad, he knows where the fish are and how to put you on them.

Whether you’re chasing blue-water trophies like mahi, tuna, wahoo, marlin with your buddies, or bottom fishing for red snapper, grouper, amberjack with the family to fill the freezer, Captain Wayne has the local knowledge and expertise to make it happen.
From first-timers to seasoned anglers, every trip aboard Freedom is built around getting you on the water, on the fish, and back to the dock with a story worth telling.

Panama City Beach Fishing Boat: Freedom

The Charter Boat Freedom is located on Panama City Beach, Florida; Home of The World’s Most beautiful beaches. We are docked at the famous Capt. Anderson’s Marina. On board The Freedom, you will be welcomed by a family friendly crew ready to help you with all of your fishing needs. So whether you are a first-time charter or a group of seasoned anglers, our primary goal is customer service. With over 30 years of success in the Gulf Coast charter fishing business, we live by the old saying ‘treat people the way we want to be treated’.  This simple standard was true yesterday and is still true today. We offer top quality service at competitive prices, and we are dedicated to providing the best services in the industry. 

The Freedom is a 44′ Henriques Sport Fisher, with state of the art fishing electronics. Inside you will find a fully air-conditioned cabin with ample seating for your entire group. Down below, we have a galley with storage for your snacks and personal belongings. A fully functional clean restroom, with a fresh-water sink. Up-Forward, we have four large bunks for all of your napping needs after a fun day of fishing. Our spacious back deck offers plenty of room for fishing for the entire group.