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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 $525 to $4,000, but the average price for a half day trip is $1,015. The average price for a full day trip is $2,398.

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

  • ★★★★★
    Sharing my birthday with my dad meant I developed a love of fishing from him at an early age. We celebrated my 59th and his 82nd birthday with 2 back-to-back fishing days with Captain Jack on the Jesse James. He was a careful listener to our requests and expertly guided us to fun fishing, filled with pro tips and great hospitality. Captain Jack truly wants you to have the best time possible and goes all the extra miles. So grateful we were able to fish with him and can't wait to do it again in the future!

    Debra S. | January 28, 2025

    Trip: Islamorada Fishing Adventure

  • ★★★★★
    Craig was excellent; very patient; knowledgeable & skilled.

    Richard K. | January 26, 2025

    Trip: Jupiter Snook & Tarpon

  • ★★★★★
    Had a great time. Experiences we will never forget. We will for sure be booking with Roland again.

    Cody T. | January 26, 2025

    Trip: Inshore Fishing Charter Cape Coral

  • ★★★★★
    Awesome experience with David. He is a great guy, easy to talk with, and a lot of experience. We had a fun time and caught plenty fish with David (and normally i never catch anything). We are already planning our next trip with David, couldn't recommend more!

    Nickie M. | January 26, 2025

    Trip: The Awesome Island Experience!

  • ★★★★★
    Captain Ralph and Mike were super fun guys. They taught us a lot and were a great hang for us on my bachelor party. We reeled in a few decent sized fish, but the whole experience with the Miami skyline made it worth it. Thanks Captain Ralph!

    Brandon J. | January 25, 2025

    Trip: Offshore Deep Sea Fishing

  • ★★★★★
    Great personality and conscientious captain. He went out of his way to accommodate our needs. I would book him again.

    William R. | January 25, 2025

    Trip: Islamorada Fishing with Capt Pete

  • ★★★★★
    Excellent tarpon charter in the Bay with Miami lights. Thank you

    Burdette K. | January 25, 2025

    Trip: Night Trip

  • ★★★★★
    Caught a 50 lb sail fish!! The crew, Jose and Franco, were amazing and we had such a great time!! Highly recommended if you are in Puerto Rico!

    Alexandra M. | January 23, 2025

    Trip: Deep-Sea in Blue Marlin Alley

  • ★★★★★
    If you want to catch and not just “fish” - Tony is your guy! Highly recommend and we plan to use him in the future. Thanks for a fun trip Tony!

    Paul D. | January 23, 2025

    Trip: Key West Inshore, Nearshore, Jetty Trip

  • ★★★★★
    Kevin was great!! Communicated well, knew his stuff, and was fun to go fishing with. We got into a ton of sea trout and some red drums. My dad and I had a blast and would book with him again.

    Bernie L. | January 22, 2025

    Trip: Crystal River Near and Inshore

  • ★★★★★
    Cpt Shawn did a great job putting us on fish, despite the cold weather. Even brought extra coffee cups for us to borrow. Was attentive, visited with us. Will book again when back in town. Great communication leading up to trip.

    Louoe S. | January 21, 2025

    Trip: Gulf Shores Inshore Slammin'

  • ★★★★★
    Matt was on top of my trip and super flexible. I had to change a date last minute and he made it work for me. He set me up with Captain Adam who was a phenomenal guide. 12/10 would do this again and recommend to any one who’s interested in catching some awesome fish!

    Alexander S. | January 21, 2025

    Trip: Fishing Fun in the Florida Sun

  • ★★★★★
    We didnt get to meet Captain Ron but we had a great time with his employee Captain Lucas. Lucas did a fantastic job of explaining what he was doing each step of the process. The water was rough and the wind was blowing extremely hard but the big boat kept us comfortable. Even through the tough weather conditions, Lucas put us on the fish and we had a blast! Would highly recommend them. Dont let Lucas young age fool you. He is great at what he does. William & Jessica

    William R. | January 20, 2025

    Trip: Sportfishing in Style

  • ★★★★★
    It was a nice to go out , but we didn’t catch a lot. His service and professionalism was outstanding.

    Kwang P. | January 19, 2025

    Trip: Crabbing

  • ★★★★★
    Captain Corey was awesome, I definitely recommend using him as a guide! He communicated well before the trip, and morning of. He has a calm demeanor, easy to talk to. He knows good spots, put us on the fish right before a storm. Great trip.

    Vivian G. | January 19, 2025

    Trip: Port Aransas Inshore Adventure

  • ★★★★★
    Christopher was an excellent guide for me and my ten year old. He was patient, attentive and put us on the sharks! He is also an awesome photographer!

    Heath S. | January 18, 2025

    Trip: Tampa Bay Shark Fishing

  • ★★★★★
    Very knowledgeable and patient. He furnished us with top of the line equipment. Jason will get a call from me the next time I'm here. Recommend highly.

    Gary C. | January 18, 2025

    Trip: Fly or Conventional Sight Fishing

  • ★★★★★
    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

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