The 15 Best Black Seabass Fishing Charters In Florida (Summer 2023)

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Featured Fishing Charters In Florida

Flats, Inshore, Nearshore Fishing Charter in Clearwater

Clearwater Classic

100% (8) Guided by William

21 ft 4 People From $138 per person

Deep Sea, Nearshore Fishing Charter in Jacksonville

Jacksonville Close Offshore

100% (8) Guided by Bill

25 ft 6 People From $116 per person

Damn Good Guide

Nearshore Fishing Charter in Panama City

Dolphin Spotting and Fishing

100% (6) Guided by Russell

29 ft 6 People From $108 per person

Top Types of Fishing in Florida

Nearshore

Inshore

Half Day and Full Day Black Seabass Fishing Trips in Florida

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Everything to Know About Booking a Florida black seabass fishing charter

What are the best black seabass fishing charters in Florida?

Our Damn Good Guides currently offer 23 black seabass trips in Florida, and the most popular trips in the area are Clearwater Classic guided by William, Jacksonville Close Offshore guided by Bill, and Dolphin Spotting and Fishing guided by Russell.

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The most popular cities to book a Black Seabass charter in Florida are Steinhatchee, Jacksonville and Crystal River.

What types of black seabass fishing charters are common in Florida?

Nearshore fishing is the most popular for black seabass in Florida as well as inshore fishing, deep sea fishing, and flats fishing.

The most common fishing techniques in Florida are light tackle fishing, bottom fishing, and live bait fishing but trolling and drift fishing are popular as well.

How much do Florida black seabass fishing charters cost?

for black seabass in Florida prices can range anywhere from $450 to $2,740, but the average price for a half day trip for black seabass in Florida is $619. The average price for a full day trip for black seabass in Florida is $1,141.

What month is best for black seabass fishing in Florida?

The most popular season for black seabass fishing in Florida is spring, and most anglers book their trips 13 days in advance.

Do I need a Florida fishing license for black seabass and what are the bag limits for black seabass in Florida?

You’re in luck! Our fishing tours in Florida don’t require you to purchase a fishing license – your group is covered by your boat’s captain. See here for more information on bag limits and fishing season regulations in Florida.

Recent Reviews of Captain Experiences

★★★★★
Captain William was very helpful and knowledgeable of the waters. He was very patient with our children answering a lot of questions and instructing them on how to properly fish.
Rebecca B. with William P. of Clearwater, Florida
★★★★★
The best fishing trip ever! Caught a 6’ 160 lb shark and approx 80 fish.
Kyrie H. with John C. of Panama City, Florida
★★★★★
Best fishing day ever! We told Captain Troy we were serious about getting "keeper" fish to eat, and he did not disappoint. A full 12-hour trip into the Atlantic got us 46 delicious keepers (variety of snapper species, Jacks, Cobia, trigger fish, and more) with plenty of non-stop action, thanks to Troy's laser-focus on the fish. He provided good coaching on the best methods to drop our lines and haul up the bounty. He kept the boat on top of fish continuously, and had us haul up our lines as the boat drifted off so he could reposition the boat back over the fish. We literally spent no time at all just hanging out waiting for bites in an empty ocean. He knows some good spots; for the most part we were the only boat on the water as far as the eye could see; we only noticed a couple of other boats wander over toward us in one location. Action also included fighting with one or two giant groupers (line snapped off before we could get them to the boat) and a couple of small sharks. It got exciting when we had to quickly haul in a snapper to save it from the jaws of an impressive 6-foot hammerhead. Overall an exciting, successful, exhausting day on the water from sunup to sundown. Enjoyed grilled Cobia and Jack kabobs for dinner that evening.
Mary Lee F. with Troy J. of St. Augustine, Florida
★★★★★
Captain Russell did a great job taking my three boys and I out for a half day fishing charter. We caught seven different species and had fish to take home and grill that night. I would book with him again next time I'm on vacation in the area!
Dan B. with Russell F. of Panama City, Florida
★★★★★
Our 6-hour in-shore fishing trip with Captain Billy was such a great time! He's definitely done his fair share of charters and we were lucky enough to catch quite a few fish. He followed all sizing restrictions and made sure we were on fish at every spot we went to. After, he showed us the proper way to clean fish. We will most definitely do another charter with him in the future.
ILEANA W. with Bill P. of Jacksonville, Florida
★★★★★
Super fun, good knowledge! Catched some great fish! Can’t go wrong!
Luis R. with William P. of Clearwater, Florida