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Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin

Inshore, Deep Sea, Nearshore, Jetty in Pompano Beach

#1 Offshore Charter

100% (6) Guided by Brad
28 ft 1 - 6 People From $600
Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin

Inshore, Nearshore, Flats in Miami

South Florida Inshore Fishing

100% (2) Guided by Christopher
28 ft 1 - 6 People From $750
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Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin

Deep Sea Fishing in Miami

4 Hr Offshore Big Game Trip

100% (18) Guided by Bryan
36 ft 1 - 6 People From $599
Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin

Inshore Fishing in Pensacola Beach

Half Day Gulf Classics

100% (5) Guided by Corey
24 ft 1 - 6 People From $575
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Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin

Inshore, Flats Fishing in Tampa

Tampa Bay Inshore Adventures

100% (11) Guided by Wade
24 ft 1 - 6 People From $400
Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin

Deep Sea, Nearshore Fishing in Pensacola

Offshore Run - 25’ Skeeter

100% (23) Managed by Jake
25 ft 1 - 6 People From $800
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Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin

Inshore Fishing in Key West

Key West Lobstering - 30’ Seahunter

100% (19) Guided by Hunter
30 ft 1 - 6 People From $750
Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin

Inshore, Flats Fishing in Marathon

Marathon Backcountry Flats

NEW Guided by Larry
20 ft 1 - 4 People From $700
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Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin

Inshore, Nearshore Fishing in Sarasota

Bountiful Backwaters Of Sarasota

100% (2) Guided by Tony
22 ft 1 - 4 People From $450
Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin

Deep Sea, Nearshore Fishing in Pompano Beach

Nearshore/Offshore Sportfishing

80% (5) Guided by Mark
48 ft 1 - 8 People From $800
Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin

Inshore, Nearshore, Flats in Fort Myers Beach

Back Bay Trip – 27’ Carolina

100% (9) Guided by Richard
27 ft 1 - 6 People From $450
Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin

Inshore, Flats Fishing in Fort Myers

Gnarly Night Fishing Trips

100% (5) Guided by Jack
21 ft 1 - 4 People From $600
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Everything to Know About Booking a Florida bottom fishing charter

What are the best bottom fishing charters in Florida?

The best bottom fishing charters in Florida are:

Why should I book a bottom fishing charter in Florida with Captain Experiences?

Our Damn Good Guides currently offer 985 bottom fishing trips in Florida, and the most popular trips in the area are #1 Offshore Charter guided by Brad, South Florida Inshore fishing guided by Christopher, and 4 hr Offshore Big Game Trip guided by Bryan.

Our guides in Florida are rated a 4.88 out of 5 based on 3794 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 bottom fishing guides / fishing lessons in Florida? Check out our beginner and family friendly bottom fishing guides in Florida.

What types of bottom fishing charters are common in Florida?

Deep Sea fishing is the most popular type of fishing for bottom fishing in Florida as well as nearshore fishing, inshore fishing, and flats fishing.

The most commonly sought after species for bottom fishing in Florida are: 1. kingfish, 2. gag grouper, 3. mahi mahi, 4. red snapper, and 5. mangrove snapper.

How much do Florida bottom fishing charters cost?

Prices for bottom fishing in Florida can range anywhere from about $700 to $5,760, but the average price for a half day trip for bottom fishing in Florida is $1,429. The average price for a full day trip for bottom fishing in Florida is $3,317.

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 bottom fishing charter in Florida?

The most popular season to go on a bottom fishing charter in Florida is summer, and most anglers book their trips 11 days in advance.

Do I need a Florida fishing license and what are the bag limits 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

  • ★★★★★
    Christopher was the best Captain we could dream of. Knowledgeable, reliable, extremely nice. The 4 boys had a blast and caught a crazy amount of fish! Experience to be renewed! Merci

    Sophie T. | December 14, 2024

    Trip: South Florida Inshore fishing

  • ★★★★★
    We had a great time. We caught around 40 fish. Gray snapper, Redfish, Porgy, and Sheep Head. Caught some group or two, but they’re out of season so I’d throw them back. The fish we did keep we took back and cooked them up. They were delicious.

    Griffin P. | December 13, 2024

    Trip: 6 Hours Fishing trip

  • ★★★★★
    Was in town for Thanksgiving with the fam and had an awesome time out with Capt. Ricky. The boat is super spacious, dry, comfortable, and fast and Capt uses nothing but top of the line tackle. We caught some nice wahoo on the troll that made for awesome sashimi, ceviche, and fish tacos back home. We also came across some floating debris and pitched baits at some Tripletail. They were super picky but Richard and Elliott knew how to make em eat! Thanks guys, will be back soon. – Jonathan with Captain Experiences

    Jonathan N. | December 9, 2024

    Trip: Reel Rush Lauderdale Fishing

  • ★★★★★
    My family and I had an epic day with Taco! Taco and his mate were super welcoming as we jumped on board, and it was clear he runs a super clean and well maintained sportfish. We were on fish in no time with my brother-in-law fighting the fish of his life, a giant Amberjack! From there, we spread the kites and caught mahi, bonita, and a beautiful sailfish. Whole fam had a blast and Taco stole the show, we'll be back! – Jonathan with Captain Experiences

    Jonathan N. | December 9, 2024

    Trip: Florida Fishing Spectacular

  • ★★★★★
    Had a great trip with Cole! Highly recommend. He can find fish.

    Russell P. | December 9, 2024

    Trip: Inshore Rod Bending Action

  • ★★★★★
    We had a terrific fishing experience. Captain Mark was enthusiastic, helpful, very knowledgeable about the area and put us on enough fish to limit us out. The entire experience was enjoyable and productive, well worth the cost.

    Laura S. | December 9, 2024

    Trip: Crystal River Rod-Bender

  • ★★★★★
    If you’re looking for the real Florida deal, Mark’s the man. He’s got more years of experience than anyone out there, an incredible the likes of which no other charter is using, and the know how to make sure that if there’s something in the water, you’ll catch it. GetEmOn!

    Anton R. | December 3, 2024

    Trip: Nearshore/Offshore Sportfishing

  • ★★★★★
    Captain Brad and Eddie were fantastic. Very knowledgeable and was a great day.

    Brian C. | December 1, 2024

    Trip: #1 Offshore Charter

  • ★★★★★
    Hunter was an absolutely perfect host. He and his first mate di everything possible to insure a great day on the water. We will definately be using his services again in the future!

    Alex K. | November 30, 2024

    Trip: Key West Lobstering - 30’ Seahunter

  • ★★★★★
    Great time for some first timers! Tyler and Allen were awesome with their instruction and knowledge about the sport. We will be back!!

    Stephanie R. | November 28, 2024

    Trip: Fishing with Capt Tyler 4-12hrs!

  • ★★★★★
    Captain Dennis is a Silver King master. Fishing with him is an adventure. He made us feel like more like friends than clients and did a great job teaching us how it's done.

    Thomas H. | November 28, 2024

    Trip: Night Time Inshore Tarpon & Snook

  • ★★★★★
    Awesome day of fishing, thanks Sal!

    Clint T. | November 27, 2024

    Trip: 3 Hour Family Trip

  • ★★★★★
    We had a blast with Captain Mike! Would recommend him to anyone.

    Thomas M. | November 27, 2024

    Trip: Inshore Light Tackle Trip

  • ★★★★★
    Was very pleased with the experience. We caught about 40 fish overall and he took us to several spots. Easy to talk with and excellent communication.

    Dave C. | November 26, 2024

    Trip: Dusky Flats Fishing

  • ★★★★★
    My son and I had a wonderful time!! We will definitely be back again!! Thank you Charlie!

    Mae W. | November 26, 2024

    Trip: Fort Myers Inshore Angling

  • ★★★★★
    We had a group of 10 for a bachelor party and the experience was great. Everything was as imagined and the staff were extremely knowledgeable and friendly. We would highly recommend this trip for either a small or big group.

    Jason Y. | November 25, 2024

    Trip: Daily Reef Fishing (Shared Trip)

  • ★★★★★
    I took my two Sons, (13 ) and (15) out for some In Shore Fishing and we had a fantastic time. Fishing was good, spots we went to were great. Capt. Mike was very attentive and helpful. We caught a lot of Fish and could not have been more thankful for our Capt. choice. Thanks again MIke!

    Stephen H. | November 24, 2024

    Trip: 4 Hour Inshore/Near 1-5pm

  • ★★★★★
    Bill hooked us up with Captain Clay. Three guys looking for redfish with fly rod and lures. Got one huge school of redfish and all three hooked up and boated three nice fish. Bumch of other species and got some fish for dinner. Captain Clay was great guide and would book him again

    Thomas W. | November 18, 2024

    Trip: Inshore "Catch Fish Guarantee"

  • ★★★★★
    Austin was fantastic! We had a great trip and caught them up. He was so good with my son and taught him some great tricks to help catch the big ones.

    Ryan H. | November 17, 2024

    Trip: 3/4 day Adventure 6hrs

  • ★★★★★
    My son and I had a great time fishing with Captain Tim. He's a great guy to fish with and was a lot of fun to fish with. While we caught many fish, it would have been better if the bigger ones cooperated.

    Robert W. | November 17, 2024

    Trip: Inshore Trip - 23 parker custom

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