Key West is known for its natural beauty and peaceful environment. With its beautiful sunsets, pristine beaches, and clear waters, it’s paradise for anyone who loves getting outdoors. Additionally, Key West boasts a rich maritime and fishing heritage. Situated at the so...
Texas has a wide range of fishing opportunities. Everything from largemouth bass to tarpon to rainbow trout can be caught across the Lone Star State. Captain Kevin McConnell has been fishing from one end of Texas to the other for more than 30 years. With decades of fishing experience as both a recre...
Nicknamed the “Sportsman’s Paradise,” Louisiana has over 77,000 miles of coastline and the largest manmade lake in the South. Fishing is an important part of Louisiana’s culture, especially when it comes to catching giant redfish.
The mahi mahi is a fish with a unique appearance that can be found across the world. They are brightly colored blue, yellow, green and often have spots or other patterns found on their body. Mahi mahi is a popular recreational sportfish in the Pacific, Atlantic, and Gulf of...
Guarantees are few and far between when you head out on the water, let alone miles offshore. All fish species can be fickle and disregard your bait for a variety of reasons, from the wrong presentation to poor visibility. Guides and captains know what works in their area well, but they come prepared...
Summertime is the perfect time to go fishing in Florida! The weather is hot, but the fishing is still good. The summer months are generally considered to be June, July, and August. However, the exact dates can vary depending on where you are in Flo...
Mahi-mahi, also known as mahi, dolphin, or dorado depending on location, is a tasty fast-growing fish that can be found worldwide in temperate and tropical waters. Mahi-mahi are one of the most recognizable saltwater species with sleek compressed bodies and a single long dor...
Embarking on the high seas in pursuit of billfish is more than a hobby; it's a passionate pursuit for many anglers around the world. Known for their impressive size and spirited fight, billfish are the epitome of sport fishing's pinnacle challenges. This blog will introduce you to the adrenaline-fue...
One of the most basic but challenging ways to catch fish is with a handline. While fishing with a conventional rod and reel set up, drag, gearing in the reel, and rod action are all working to help you tire out the fish and get it on board. Handlining has none of those advantages and it gives you th...
Venice is a small town at the end of the Mississippi River but its reputation for giant fish has made it one of the top destinations to head offshore. The Mississippi River created the landmass that Venice sits on and also cut the deep channel in the seafloor that creates some of the best fishing in...
Orange Beach is reef fishing heaven with more reefs and fish than any other destination in the Gulf. Alabama has the largest artificial reef program in the United States with over 17,000 artificial reefs. The array of reefs is densely packed into the small Alabama coastline and gives anglers the opp...
With easy access to endless fishing spots, the offshore waters near Clearwater have some of the best deep sea action in the Gulf. The Suncoast gives anglers the chance to catch incredible reef fish only a short distance from the dock or head all the way out and hook up with the biggest pelagic speci...
Miami is famous for a lot of things but being close to the gulf stream is probably at the top of the list for offshore anglers. Easy access to the warm waters of the Gulf Stream means short travel times to reach prime feed...
Gulf Shores is a deep sea reef fishing paradise with more fish on more habitat than anywhere else in the Gulf. Alabama has the largest artificial reef program in the United States with over 17,000 artificial r...
The Emerald Coast has beautiful shorelines and the best offshore sportfishing in the Gulf of Mexico thanks to its proximity to the conti...
With easy access to the Gulf Stream and other prime fishing spots, Charleston has some of the best sportfishing in the country. [Deep sea fishing in Charleston](https://captainexperiences.com/locations/sout...
Key West is a rare place where you can burn through a bucket list or catch a personal record with just a short trip. Being the furthest west of all the Florida Keys puts it in the perfect position to take advantage of the best fishing grounds in all directions. The [deep sea fi...
The mahi mahi is a fish with a unique appearance that can be found across the world. They are brightly colored blue, yellow, green and often have spots or other patterns found on their body...
Regardless of where you fish, Tuna provide anglers with a thrilling chase, adrenaline-pumping tugs, and an even better dinner.
But if you're looking to book a tuna charter or find yourself curious about this species, it's also useful to know the number of factors and differences that different t...
Hi there! I'm Jonathan with Captain Experiences. I'm here today with one of our damn good Captains - Captain Lee Crisler of Ocean Breeze Charters in Galveston. Come...
Well, what can you say ... 2020 has been a hard year for all of us. At the start of the season, I was not sure there was even gonna be a season. Our landings where shut down, our bait was shutdown, even our harbors and launch ramps were shut down. Fishing...
Hey everyone,
In light of developments regarding the spread of Coronavirus, we wanted to update you on Captain's relatively small yet important role to play during this unprecedented time.
While we always consider health and safety first, we feel the need now more than ever to reaffirm our co...
Booking a Galveston fishing charter can be a time-consuming, headache-inducing mess. With hundreds of guides to choose from and endless tweets, posts, and shady online reviews, it’s easy to go wrong booking a guide that doesn’t “float your boat”.
[Captain Experiences](https://captainexperiences.c...
Hey everyone,
February marks Captain's first birthday, and there's more than enough reason to celebrate. See below for our Monthly Highlights, an action-packed Featured Trip, and a great 5-Star Review on a 36-hour [offshore charter out of Galveston](https://captainexperiences.com/locations/texas/...
Hey everyone,
We hope your 2020's off to a great start. Captain shot out of the gates, and we're excited to share our Monthly Recap, new Featured Trips, and our first 100% Verified 5-Star Review of 2020.
January Recap:
