Damn Good Live Bait Fishing Charters In Big Pine Key

Our Damn Good Guides currently offer 107 live bait fishing trips in Big Pine Key, and the most popular trips in the area are Big Pine Key Fly or Light Tackle - Skiff guided by Zach, Summerland Key Flats Fishing guided by Ben, and Florida Keys Destination Fishing guided by Alex.

Our guides in Big Pine Key are rated a 4.97 out of 5 based on 4766 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.

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Deep Sea fishing is the most popular type of fishing for live bait fishing in Big Pine Key as well as flats fishing, inshore fishing, and nearshore fishing.

The most commonly sought after species for live bait fishing in Big Pine Key are: 1. tarpon, 2. snook, 3. redfish, 4. permit, and 5. bonefish.

Prices for live bait fishing in Big Pine Key can range anywhere from about $800 to $3,110, but the average price for a half day trip for live bait fishing in Big Pine Key is $1,339. The average price for a full day trip for live bait fishing in Big Pine Key is $2,259.

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.

The most popular season to go on a live bait fishing charter in Big Pine Key is spring, and most anglers book their trips 34 days in advance.

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