Damn Good Bottom Fishing Charters In Florida

The best bottom fishing charters in Florida are:

• Great Daye Fishing Charters guided by Tony N.
• Com'N'Getit Fishing Charters guided by Billy P.
• Twysted Lyfe Charters guided by Bryan M. with 45 years of experience
• Daybreaker Inshore Charters guided by Matthew H.
• Deep Charters guided by Jon P.

Our Damn Good Guides currently offer 83 bottom fishing trips in Florida, and the most popular trips in the area are Crystal River Offshore 80 Mile 35' guided by Bobby, Federally Permitted 31’ Sportsman guided by Ryan, and Islamorada Reefs & Wrecks guided by Sal.

Our guides in Florida are rated a 4.88 out of 5 based on 9559 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.

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. mangrove snapper, 3. gag grouper, 4. mahi mahi, and 5. cobia.

Prices for bottom fishing in Florida can range anywhere from about $700 to $3,700, but the average price for a half day trip for bottom fishing in Florida is $1,235. The average price for a full day trip for bottom fishing in Florida is $2,678.

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 bottom fishing charter in Florida is summer, and most anglers book their trips 22 days in advance.

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 guide will always know all the relevant rules and regulations in Florida.