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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, Orange Beach Inshore Bliss guided by Rob, and Clearwater Mixed Bag Offshore guided by Gage.

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 trolling and artificial lure fishing 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 $1,075. The average price for a full day trip is $2,370.

What month is best for fishing?

The most popular season for fishing is summer, and most anglers book their trips 30 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

  • ★★★★★
    My wife and I recently booked an afternoon fishing trip with Jose. Jose was very personable and immediately set us at ease. He has a great sense of humor and we laughed throughout the afternoon. More importantly, we caught fish from the beginning of the trip to the end. Jose knows these waters and where to find them. We caught many species (spotted sea trout, sheepshead, redfish, snook, pinfish, a shark, and the elusive triple tail). The sea trout were the most plentiful and made an excellent meal. Thanks Jose for a fun afternoon. We will book again the next time we are in the area!!

    Jim L. | April 16, 2026

    Trip: 4 Hour Trip – Fish And Fun

  • ★★★★★
    Tyson did a fantastic job, our family really enjoyed our time fishing.

    Anne-Marie P. | April 16, 2026

    Trip: Clearwater Florida Flats Fishing

  • ★★★★★
    Great time, Captain Todd dropped us right on the fish. His 1st Mate Fernando is a great hand.

    Leslie S. | April 16, 2026

    Trip: 1/2 Day Fishing Adventure

  • ★★★★★
    Excellent fishing trip! Tim was great at explaining things to us and provided a great experience. Would definitely recommend!

    Bill B. | April 16, 2026

    Trip: Red Hot! 🔥 Let's Go Fishing!

  • ★★★★★
    Tyler is probably the best guide my wife and I have ever had. He was very attentive. He knew where the fish were and he was right there with bait or to get us un snagged or to help us pull in the big one you can’t go wrong with Tyler I promise.

    Frank W. | April 16, 2026

    Trip: Ten Thousand Islands Inshore

  • ★★★★★
    All though we caught no fish. The crew, Mike & Tommy? did their best to put me on fish.

    James L. | April 16, 2026

    Trip: Half Day Fly/Spin Fishing Trip

  • ★★★★★
    Although deckhand Larry was new to fishing, he was very friendly, kind, and helpful! Just what you want on an unfamiliar excursion! He also hooked all bait for me, appreciated it!

    Ashley R. | April 16, 2026

    Trip: Destin Offshore Fishing

  • ★★★★★
    It was my first time Igauna hunting had so much fun I would recommend Charles to anyone

    Justin S. | April 16, 2026

    Trip: Iguana Hunt

  • ★★★★★
    Christian was a fantastic guide!! He knew where to take us so that we could catch a variety of fish!! He was very helpful in guiding us so that we would have a successful trip!! We loved his fun personality!! Not a dull moment!!!

    Beverly D. | April 16, 2026

    Trip: Inshore Fishing Daytona Beach

  • ★★★★★
    Great crew, very professional!! Fun times during our off shore fishing trip. Looking forward for our next trip

    Alvaro R. | April 15, 2026

    Trip: Gulf Coast Nearshore Adventure

  • ★★★★★
    Great Trip! I’m a seasoned fisherman but, I brought my sister and girlfriend. Captain Dave has two complete polywogs and me. He did a wonderful job educating the ladies on fishing and TOGETHER, they pulled in the largest fish on the trip! Great Time!

    David F. | April 15, 2026

    Trip: The Awesome Island Experience!

  • ★★★★★
    What a fun four hour trip. Matthew put us on the fish and was fun to chat with. Highly recommend!

    Randy O. | April 15, 2026

    Trip: Mosquito Lagoon Backcountry

  • ★★★★★
    Excellent experience! Capt Tom and Fisher were great! Very knowledgeable, helpful and patient. The family had a great time.

    Brett W. | April 15, 2026

    Trip: 5 Hour AM Bottom Fishing/trolling

  • ★★★★★
    Billy put us on Snook right away. Super cool dude and a very experienced fisherman. We’d book again!

    Stephen W. | April 15, 2026

    Trip: Fort Pierce Fishing Trip

  • ★★★★★
    Captain Pete from Black Water charters was fun and professional. A third generation backwater captain knows the secret spots and how to catch fish even in imperfect windy conditions. Capt Pete was putting us on the fish. We hooked up on tarpon, specs and a big ole 7 ft nurse shark too. Fully recommend! Urban Cowgill April 2026

    Jeffrey C. | April 15, 2026

    Trip: Flats Backcountry Quest

  • ★★★★★
    Great experience on Cumberland with Lance. We caught multiple strippers along with a few other types of bass. Great guy and a great guide! Will 100% be booking again soon.

    Reece W. | April 15, 2026

    Trip: East Lake Cumberland Striped Bass

  • ★★★★★
    The best time fishing with these folks

    William G. | April 15, 2026

    Trip: Best Crappie At Grenada/Enid/Sardis

  • ★★★★★
    Professional who knows how to get you on the fish.

    Michael G. | April 15, 2026

    Trip: Fort Pierce Fishing Trip

  • ★★★★★
    We were a family of six with kids from 6-15. All had a great time. Boat was a good size for us beginners. Jake and Tim worked hard to help us have a memorable experience. We had no prior fishing experience, but they helped us get comfortable with what to do and then found us the fish to catch. I would highly recommend and would look to adventure with them again.

    Adam S. | April 14, 2026

    Trip: 3 Hr Kids Fishing Trip

  • ★★★★★
    Edwin was a great captain. Fished with my two young sons and Edwin kept it appropriate for them. Made sure we saw some action and kept it safe. Definitely would recommend him to anyone going out on the water near Marco or Naples.

    Christopher T. | April 14, 2026

    Trip: I'll Be Your Capt'n

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