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Everything to Know About Booking a Dauphin Island live bait fishing charter

Why should I book a live bait fishing charter in Dauphin Island with Captain Experiences?

Our Damn Good Guides currently offer 54 live bait fishing trips in Dauphin Island, and the most popular trips in the area are Dauphin Island Deep Drop guided by Justin, Deep Sea Fishing guided by Mike, and Dauphin Island Reefs and Rocks guided by Justin.

Our guides in Dauphin Island are rated a 4.89 out of 5 based on 4920 verified reviews on Captain Experiences.

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 live bait fishing guides / fishing lessons in Dauphin Island? Check out our beginner and family friendly live bait fishing guides in Dauphin Island.

What types of live bait fishing charters are common in Dauphin Island?

Deep Sea fishing is the most popular type of fishing for live bait fishing in Dauphin Island as well as nearshore fishing, inshore fishing, and jetty fishing.

The most commonly sought after species for live bait fishing in Dauphin Island are: 1. red snapper, 2. vermillion snapper, 3. kingfish, 4. gag grouper, and 5. sheepshead.

How much do Dauphin Island live bait fishing charters cost?

Prices for live bait fishing in Dauphin Island can range anywhere from about $450 to $2,340, but the average price for a half day trip for live bait fishing in Dauphin Island is $696. The average price for a full day trip for live bait fishing in Dauphin Island is $2,388.

Is booking a fishing guide worth the money?

Hiring a guide provides a number of benefits and many choose to book a fishing guide for a combination of experience, local knowledge, convenience, and cost-effectiveness.

Working with experienced fishing guides who know the best local spots and techniques can dramatically increase your odds of a great day. Having someone who is on the water every day and knows the area like the back of their hand is going to give you the best chances of success.

Booking a guide is also more cost effective, especially if you only get out a handful of times per year. When you consider all of the costs you would incur on your own such as the price of a boat, maintenance, insurance, gas, high-quality gear and tackle, repairs, and more, you’ll find that DIY is sometimes not worth the expense.

Even if you’ve got a great setup already in your home waters, booking a guide also provides a great opportunity to experience new techniques, new locations, or even a chance at a new target species to knock off the bucket list.

What month is best for on a live bait fishing charter in Dauphin Island?

The most popular season to go on a live bait fishing charter in Dauphin Island is summer, and most anglers book their trips 22 days in advance.

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

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

Recent Reviews

  • ★★★★★
    Captain Ronnie and his deck hand were awesome . They worked hard to get the right bait and put us thew fish ! Limits on different species and even a bonus tagged fish ! Great trip with even better people ! 100% recommend !!! Matt Withrow

    Matthew L. | June 26, 2025

    Trip: Orange Beach Catch

  • ★★★★★
    Just wanted to go out fishing and had a blast! Never fished for Spanish mackerel before, but we had a blast and Randall was a good fun guide with a good sense of humor!

    James B. | June 24, 2025

    Trip: Alabama Inshore Classic

  • ★★★★★
    A damn good time with Captain Marty!

    Robert H. | June 23, 2025

    Trip: Inshore/Nearshore Experience

  • ★★★★★
    Chase & his assistant were great. They were very courteous & made our trip so much fun. Definitely 10/10!!

    Robbie E. | June 23, 2025

    Trip: Offshore Jigging / Trolling

  • ★★★★★
    We had a great time with Chase. I had 2 children age 6 and 12 and he was great with the kids. We caught our limit and will go back.

    Jennifer W. | June 23, 2025

    Trip: Offshore Jigging / Trolling

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