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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 South Padre Island Deep Sea guided by Emilio, Clearwater Mixed Bag Offshore guided by Gage, and Orange Beach Inshore Bliss guided by Rob.

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. mahi mahi, 4. kingfish, 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 $550 to $3,600, but the average price for a half day trip is $1,043. The average price for a full day trip is $2,376.

What month is best for fishing?

The most popular season for fishing is summer, and most anglers book their trips 27 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

  • ★★★★★
    We had a fantastic day of fishing and exploring with Billy! He knows where to go for the best fishing. Super fun guy! Thanks Billy!

    Tony R. | December 9, 2025

    Trip: Ten Thousand Islands Like A Local

  • ★★★★★
    Captain Jay is absolutely amazing! My husband and I just got home from our 5hr trip and we couldn’t be more pleased. Jay is informative, funny, and makes you feel incredibly comfortable on the water. His vast knowledge of fishing left us with new techniques that we’ll be able to use from here on out. If you’re looking for a stellar guide for you or your family/friends, don’t look any further. Jay is definitely your guy. We will absolutely book with him again! -Anna and Cian

    Anna C. | December 7, 2025

    Trip: Wade East Matagorda

  • ★★★★★
    Zack and his deckhand was amazing we will be back to go with Zack

    Donald C. | December 7, 2025

    Trip: Crushing Clearwater Offshore

  • ★★★★★
    My son in law and 2 grandsons booked Captain Mike for a 6 hour trip. All of us had a great time. The Fishing was off but Mike found the fish and we came back with 3 big red grouper. Mike has good equipment and I would recommend him to anyone. Hopefully we can go with him again.

    John W. | December 7, 2025

    Trip: Sarasota Offshore W/ Capt Mike

  • ★★★★★
    Chris, we had a great time on a cloudy December morning. Thanks so much for spending extra time teaching. Best.

    Michael C. | December 6, 2025

    Trip: Chattahoochee River Drift Boat

  • ★★★★★
    Todd and his crew did a great job, I really enjoyed myself and if I go out again, it will be with Todd!!!

    Steve R. | December 4, 2025

    Trip: 1/2 Day Fishing Adventure

  • ★★★★★
    Mark was very communicative and helpful and a really great guy to spend the day fishing with! My family had a wonderful time and would book again.

    Daniel C. | December 3, 2025

    Trip: Coastal Bend Live Action!

  • ★★★★★
    Scotty is a great guy and worked hard to catch fish. He was also easy going and friendly to fish with. I’ll be booking another trip soon.

    Rocky G. | December 3, 2025

    Trip: Steelhead Hook-Up

  • ★★★★★
    Was a great trip

    William B. | December 3, 2025

    Trip: Fishing Biloxi And Barrier Islands

  • ★★★★★
    A wonderful trip with a true professional. It was the blight of our trip.

    Mark N. | December 2, 2025

    Trip: Port Aransas Inshore

  • ★★★★★
    Had the best fishing experience with Brad and Ben put us right on the fish

    Justin V. | December 2, 2025

    Trip: Clearwater Offshore Reefs & Wrecks

  • ★★★★★
    Most thrilling moments of my fishing career. Thank you Captain Javier :)

    Jared B. | December 1, 2025

    Trip: Backwater Tarpon, Snook, & Jacks

  • ★★★★★
    Fantastic experience with Ethan. Professional operation that got us in to a lot of fish!

    Daniel M. | December 1, 2025

    Trip: 4-6 Hr Inshore Trip

  • ★★★★★
    We had a wonderful day out on the water. Jason put us on fish and we couldn’t be happier with our experience.

    Pamela M. | November 30, 2025

    Trip: 10 Hour Trip – Snapper/Grouper

  • ★★★★★
    It was a really nice experience we had with Wade. It was a windy day, but we were lucky that day so we caught a lot of crabs. He is a very friendly and knowledgeable person.

    Ly B. | November 30, 2025

    Trip: Oregon Crabbing Trip

  • ★★★★★
    We had a great trip with Capt. Buddy!

    Chad B. | November 30, 2025

    Trip: Offshore Fishing, Panama

  • ★★★★★
    We had a great day on the water with Captain Phil. I took my 16 year old out with me who has little experience and Captain Phil was very attentive and made it a great experience for her. I would recommend Captain Phil for your next outing. They worked hard to ensure we had a great time.

    Brad C. | November 29, 2025

    Trip: Naples Backcountry Trip

  • ★★★★★
    We had a great time! We would highly recommend Captain Nick!

    Sid W. | November 29, 2025

    Trip: Port Orange Offshore Adventure

  • ★★★★★
    Had a great time on the lake. The weather was a little off but Capt. Joe knew all the right spots to go. We will definitely go again when the weather gets better.

    Pravin K. | November 29, 2025

    Trip: Lake Ray Hubbard Bass Trip

  • ★★★★★
    Michael and Terry were excellent.

    Richard M. | November 29, 2025

    Trip: 4 Hour Inshore/Near 1-5pm

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