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Everything to Know About Booking a fishing trip in Florida

What are the best bluegill fishing trips in Florida?

Why should I book a bluegill fishing trip in Florida with Captain Experiences?

Our Damn Good Guides currently offer 7 bluegill trips in Florida, and the most popular trips in the area are Largemouth Hookfest guided by David, Lake Okeechobee Bass Fishing guided by Mike, and Orlando Bass Fishing guided by Austin.

Our guides in Florida are rated a 4.8 out of 5 based on 7075 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 bluegill guides / fishing lessons in Florida? Check out our beginner and family friendly bluegill guides in Florida.

What types of bluegill fishing trips are common in Florida?

Lake fishing is the most popular type of fishing for bluegill in Florida as well as inshore fishing and river fishing.

The most common fishing techniques in Florida are artificial lure fishing, light tackle fishing, and live bait fishing but cut bait fishing and sight casting are popular as well.

How much does a Florida bluegill fishing trip cost?

Prices for bluegill in Florida can range anywhere from about $463 to $1,800, but the average price for a half day trip for bluegill in Florida is $915. The average price for a full day trip for bluegill in Florida is $1,054.

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 bluegill fishing in Florida?

The most popular season for bluegill fishing in Florida is spring, and most anglers book their trips 21 days in advance.

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

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

Recent Reviews

  • ★★★★★
    Amazing experience! Our group ranged from 10 to 40s and we all had a blast, so you should definitely pull the trigger on this one. Diego was very communicative and made sure we got exactly what we wanted out of the trip. Only downside was one single-load gun for our group of 7, but he made sure we got multiple iguanas and were having the time of our lives doing it.

    Amber R. | March 12, 2026

    Trip: Miami Hook & Boom Trip

  • ★★★★★
    Fun day on Lake Okeechobee. Got a few nice crappies. Guide was great.

    Craig S. | January 29, 2026

    Trip: Black Crappie/ Pan Fish Meat Trips

  • ★★★★★
    Great Caption, very knowledgeable about the lake found the beds quickly caught good quality size fish.I will book again with him

    Brad W. | August 18, 2025

    Trip: Black Crappie/ Pan Fish Meat Trips

  • ★★★★★
    We had a great time bass fishing with Mike , as Always !! I highly recommend him !!

    Nancy D. | February 17, 2025

    Trip: Lake Okeechobee Bass Fishing

  • ★★★★★
    Mike was a great guide, he was knowledgeable when it came to bass fishing and crappie fishing. His boat was just right for the type of fishing we were doing.

    Mike C. | February 14, 2025

    Trip: Lake Okeechobee Bass Fishing

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