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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 $4,370, but the average price for a half day trip is $1,049. The average price for a full day trip is $2,510.

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

  • ★★★★★
    Was a great time, Mike was awesome!

    Kirby L. | December 28, 2024

    Trip: Fishing Trip 5 miles out

  • ★★★★★
    Knowledgable and fun captain, put my family on the fish. Also mixed it up and fished the conditions. I would use this boat again in the future.

    Bradley | December 28, 2024

    Trip: Swordfish Trip - 31' Rampage

  • ★★★★★
    Capt. Juan was great! Beautiful day on the Pacific with jumping whales and striped marlin. The marlin weren't eating but the dorado were, along with a mako. Such a beautiful apex predator built for speed. Crew was awesome and Capt. Juan made it all easy.

    Stephen B. | December 27, 2024

    Trip: Classic Cabo Sportfish Trip

  • ★★★★★
    We had a half day charter where we split it up between offshore and onshore for redfish and Travis did not disappoint! We caught a decent number of snapper and a few other things out offshore but then ensure we caught some redfish for the first time! Some keepers some not, but it was definitely a great experience overall! We will definitely be calling Travis again! Would love to even try some tarpon one day! Thank you for a great day!

    Susan W. | December 27, 2024

    Trip: Bokeelia Half Day Inshore

  • ★★★★★
    Will definitely book another charted fishing trip with Doug!!!!

    Brian W. | December 27, 2024

    Trip: Pompano Beach Classic

  • ★★★★★
    Joel was a great Captain was constantly on the hunt and gave great tips for each species. Todd was a great first mate took great care of us through the whole trip.

    Craig B. | December 27, 2024

    Trip: Marathon Offshore - 30’ Boca Grande

  • ★★★★★
    What an unforgettable day on the water with Captain Cliff and Austin! From the moment we set out, it was clear that Captain Cliff knows these waters like the back of his hand. He took us straight to the best spots, where we caught an impressive mix of red snapper, vermillion snapper, trigger fish, amberjack, and even grouper. Austin was fantastic—he was right there to help us with baiting, teaching us the best techniques for casting and reeling in our catches, and making sure we were having a great time every step of the way. His patience and expertise made the experience even more enjoyable. If you're looking for a top-tier fishing experience, Captain Cliff and Austin are the team to book. Highly recommend, and I can't wait to go back!

    Erin P. | December 27, 2024

    Trip: 4 Hour Inshore Nearshore

  • ★★★★★
    enjoyed the trip very much even though we caught no fish. Captain Chris seemed very knowledgable and was very pleasant and very good with my 2 young grandsons who were with us. I will use him again.

    Michael B. | December 27, 2024

    Trip: Tampa Bay Shark Fishing

  • ★★★★★
    If you are looking for a great day of fishing with an exceptional captain, Captain Zac and the Niche too boat is the one to book. We were two couples and had a great time catching tons of fish!

    Steven B. | December 27, 2024

    Trip: Active Duty & Veteran Discount Trip

  • ★★★★★
    Patrick was great !

    Gerald A. | December 26, 2024

    Trip: 3 hour inshore nearshore

  • ★★★★★
    Excellent day on the water! Travis was an awesome guide! He took great care of us and we had a fabulous time. Mangrove, lane snappers, sheep heads, groupers and grunts were among the catch today!

    April C. | December 26, 2024

    Trip: Bokeelia Half Day Inshore

  • ★★★★★
    My sons had a great day in the water with Capt Travis I appreciated the communications and that they could accommodate them for all their fishing needs

    Randy K. | December 26, 2024

    Trip: Nichupte Lagoon - 18’ Hell’s Bay

  • ★★★★★
    Brad and his first mate were first class. Helped us fish for all different kinds of fish. We even caught a 6 foot sailfish! Our family had a very nice time and highly recommend Captain Brad!

    Michael V. | December 25, 2024

    Trip: Key West Mixed Bag Trip

  • ★★★★★
    Captain Jesus was great! He was friendly and knowledgeable. We had a great time and will definitely be booking with him again in a few weeks.

    Marcos M. | December 25, 2024

    Trip: Miami Beach Fishing Trip

  • ★★★★★
    Captain Christian was awesome. We had an absolute blast with him. His knowledge of the area, fishing, history and all things maritime were unreal. Christian is the real deal. A fantastic captain, guide, comedian and terrific guy all round. I’d definitely fish with him again if I’m back in the area.

    David K. | December 25, 2024

    Trip: Inshore Fishing Charter

  • ★★★★★
    We had an outstanding day fishing with Rooster & Braxton on Christmas Eve Day. We limited out on red snappers in a hour with a 12 pound average. Would recommend Rooster as a captain because he is very knowledgeable & patient with novice anglers.

    Brian M. | December 24, 2024

    Trip: Captain Daniel's Fish Frenzy

  • ★★★★★
    Richard and Captain Kenny were great. They knew hotspots to fish and were extremely friendly. Would highly recommend!

    Mike W. | December 24, 2024

    Trip: Back Bay Trip – 27’ Carolina

  • ★★★★★
    Captain Arturo did a great job job getting us on the fish!! Arturo kept it fun the whole time and I was amazed at his fishing skills. We thoroughly enjoyed it!!

    Michael W. | December 24, 2024

    Trip: Full or Half Day Inshore

  • ★★★★★
    Captain Tony was a fantastic guide who knew the right places to fish. His knowledge of the local waters and species was incredible and we caught 30 fish including a prized huge Mutton! So much fun and we will definitely go with Captain Tony with screaming lines again!!

    Stephen B. | December 24, 2024

    Trip: Key West Offshore or Inshore

  • ★★★★★
    Great day on the water, we got to see some dolphins too!

    Paula A. | December 23, 2024

    Trip: Gulf Shores Inshore Slammin'

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