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Everything to Know About Booking a Fishing charter

Why should I book a fishing charter with Captain Experiences?

Our Damn Good Guides currently offer fishing trips, and the most popular trips are Epic Jetty Trip - 21' Mako guided by Meghan, South Padre Island Deep Sea guided by Emilio, and 4 hr Offshore Big Game Trip guided by Bryan.

All guides on Captain Experiences are vetted by our team. You can access their reviews, click through trip photos, read bios to get to know them, and preview trip details like species, techniques, group sizes, boat specs and more.

Looking for kid friendly fishing guides / fishing lessons? Check out our beginner and family friendly fishing guides.

What types of fishing charters are common?

Inshore fishing is the most popular type of fishing for fishing as well as nearshore fishing, deep sea fishing, and flats fishing.

The most commonly sought after species for fishing are: 1. redfish, 2. speckled trout, 3. kingfish, 4. mahi mahi, and 5. flounder.

The most common fishing techniques are light tackle fishing, bottom fishing, and live bait fishing but artificial lure fishing and trolling are popular as well.

How much does a fishing charter cost?

Prices can range anywhere from about $540 to $4,000, but the average price for a half day trip is $1,016. The average price for a full day trip is $2,423.

What month is best for fishing?

The most popular season for fishing is summer, and most anglers book their trips 29 days in advance.

Do I need a fishing license and what are the bag limits?

See here for more information on fishing licenses, bag limits, and fishing season regulations. When in doubt, your fishing guide will always know the right rules and regulations.

Recent Reviews

  • ★★★★★
    Our Captain, Roland W. worked hard to find us a spot where the bite was on in some unfavorable conditions. We did not catch all the species we were hoping to, but We enjoyed our day on the water. We would have no problem recommending Captain Roland…we would gladly go out with him again.

    Dale S. | January 17, 2025

    Trip: Inshore Fishing Charter Cape Coral

  • ★★★★★
    Was an excellent day on the water. Our guide gave us a very comfortable ride and great conversation throughout the half day trip. We all caught plenty of varied fish species enough to cook that evening and freeze and take home. We plan on using Justin’s outfit for our return trips. There are a ton of options in key west but we don’t see the need to change at all.

    Ian P. | January 16, 2025

    Trip: Key West Fishing Adventure

  • ★★★★★
    Me and my son had a great time our captain was great and super nice I will definitely go with him again in the future !!

    Shawn L. | January 15, 2025

    Trip: Cast and Blast Adventures

  • ★★★★★
    Ben was amazing! A cold front moved in, temps plumetted, it didnt look good. We laid into 2 tarpon, about 30 jacks, red snapper, mangrove snapper, and many others. He is a great captain with lots of knowledge. I will book with him again.

    Michael D. | January 13, 2025

    Trip: Tavernier Backcountry Fishing

  • ★★★★★
    I had a great trip fishing the flats with the fly and casting popper and other lures. The boat was in perfect shape and the guide Anbriorix a very nice guy. I brought my own fly and casting rods as well as lures, but basic equipment would have been available too.

    Andreas G. | January 13, 2025

    Trip: Punta Cana Flats on the Fly

  • ★★★★★
    We had a great experience with Captain Bryan. He is knowledgeable and very personable. He has good stories and a friendly pup. It was my dream to catch a shark and boy did we get lucky! I will not forget that day!

    Christina F. | January 12, 2025

    Trip: 4 hr Offshore Big Game Trip

  • ★★★★★
    The Esther had turned cold and windy but Alex still got us our limit in an hour!

    Brad B. | January 12, 2025

    Trip: Coastal Bend Inshore Slam

  • ★★★★★
    Larry was an absolute rock star!! My previous reservation fell through with another company and he gladly cleared his schedule to take my son and I on our first inshore fishing trip. Lots of fun, education and fish activity. We will definitely be booking with him again.

    Erik P. | January 12, 2025

    Trip: Backwaters Catch and Release

  • ★★★★★
    My buddy and I went on a half day inshore fishing trip with Capt Fred in May, in the Laguna Madre and had a really great time! Fred was punctual, professional, knew his business very well, found us good Redfidh and Trout and was very enjoyable company too! Highly recommend Cpt. Fred and Cpt Experiences.

    Michael S. | January 12, 2025

    Trip: South Padre Island Bay Fishing

  • ★★★★★
    Absolutely best Captain ever. 10/10

    Alyssa O. | January 11, 2025

    Trip: Epic Biscayne Bay Trip

  • ★★★★★
    Was an excellent trip crew was very enjoyable!

    David M. | January 11, 2025

    Trip: Fly Fishing Punta Mita

  • ★★★★★
    Juan Carlos was awesome! 28 years of experience definitely shows through. He knows the fish, area and his equipment. Superior customer service start to finish. Definitely marking another trip on our next visit to the island.

    Clay P. | January 10, 2025

    Trip: Extreme Reef Trip - 26' Twin Vee

  • ★★★★★
    Had a great trip with Brad. He was prompt and polite, but most importantly, a very attentive and experienced captain. He gave us many options for our outing and let us determine the course of our day. Highly recommend!

    Curtis C. | January 10, 2025

    Trip: Key West Mixed Bag Trip

  • ★★★★★
    Took my 3 boys out on 1/3 with Mike and he was awesome! Boys were tentative to go out on the ocean for the first time and Mike was super patient and took them wherever they wanted. They had a BLAST and can’t wait to go again someday

    David L. | January 10, 2025

    Trip: Fishing Trip Bay Fishing

  • ★★★★★
    We had a good time with Fred. He worked hard trying to get us onto keepable fish. He was accommodating and we had a nice time.

    Laverne F. | January 9, 2025

    Trip: South Padre Island Bay Fishing

  • ★★★★★
    Good captain, experience, personality, fish caught exceptional!

    John C. | January 8, 2025

    Trip: Key Largo Adventure

  • ★★★★★
    Captain Anthony was awesome! Great with the kids and adults alike. The weather wasn't cooperating on our trip but he still managed to put us some fish even if wasn't our target for the day. I would fish with Captain Anthony again anytime!

    Jb H. | January 7, 2025

    Trip: Ultimate Action Fishing in Key West

  • ★★★★★
    We had a wonderful afternoon. Our guide was very knowledgeable and professional.

    Geoff C. | January 7, 2025

    Trip: Private Patch Reef & Flats Fishing

  • ★★★★★
    Great day on the water with Captain Hank and his son. Fishing was excellent. Would definitely recommend Captain Hank for a day of fishing.

    Thomas H. | January 7, 2025

    Trip: 4-8 Hour Fishing Trip

  • ★★★★★
    Captain Chris gave us an amazing trip!!!! My family of 5 had experience ranging from years of fishing to never holding a rod, but he helped everyone as needed, setting everyone up with the right rod and bait for their ability and we all caught a wide variety of fish at several spots. He also recommended a great restaurant to cook our catch for lunch. Super cool guy, very knowledgeable, a great time!

    Joseph R. | January 7, 2025

    Trip: Reef, Wreck, and Patch Reef Trip

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