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Anna Maria Inshore Adventures

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Boca Grande Tarpon Trip

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Reef And Wreck Fishing Adventure

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Tampa Bay Inshore Rodeo

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Everything to Know About Booking a Bradenton live bait fishing charter

Why should I book a live bait fishing charter in Bradenton with Captain Experiences?

Our Damn Good Guides currently offer 139 live bait fishing trips in Bradenton, and the most popular trips in the area are Boca Grande Tarpon Trip guided by Randall, Anna Maria Inshore Adventures guided by Wes, and Reef and Wreck Fishing Adventure guided by Wes.

Our guides in Bradenton are rated a 4.95 out of 5 based on 4722 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 live bait fishing guides / fishing lessons in Bradenton? Check out our beginner and family friendly live bait fishing guides in Bradenton.

What types of live bait fishing charters are common in Bradenton?

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

The most commonly sought after species for live bait fishing in Bradenton are: 1. gag grouper, 2. mangrove snapper, 3. cobia, 4. flounder, and 5. spanish mackerel.

How much do Bradenton live bait fishing charters cost?

Prices for live bait fishing in Bradenton can range anywhere from about $600 to $5,000, but the average price for a half day trip for live bait fishing in Bradenton is $1,221. The average price for a full day trip for live bait fishing in Bradenton is $2,554.

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 live bait fishing charter in Bradenton?

The most popular season to go on a live bait fishing charter in Bradenton is spring, and most anglers book their trips 10 days in advance.

Do I need a Bradenton fishing license and what are the bag limits in Bradenton?

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

Recent Reviews

  • ★★★★★
    Nick was great. Very knowledgeable and helpful. Relaxed atmosphere and good for all levels. Definitely would recommend!

    Tess R. | June 11, 2025

    Trip: Clearwater Sportfishing

  • ★★★★★
    Fantastic trip, thanks

    Tim W. | June 9, 2025

    Trip: Private 4 hour - Sarasota Bay

  • ★★★★★
    Wonderful time on the water. Captain George was extremely pleasant, knowledgeable and active in catching all types of inshore fish. Definitely would use again.

    Anthony P. | June 8, 2025

    Trip: St Petersburg inshore Fishing!!!

  • ★★★★★
    Captain Gorge is top notch. He put us on fish and worked the entire time we were fishing. Everyone had a great time and we caught a variety of species. I will definitely recommend him to anyone wanting to chatter fish. Five star +.

    Richard W. | June 3, 2025

    Trip: Tampa Bay Inshore Fishing Fun!!!

  • ★★★★★
    I had an amazing day on the water with Capt. George! I mentioned early on in the trip I had never hooked into a Snook before. George made it his mission to remedy that! He knew exactly how to find our target species. With some professional tips from George I reeled in over a dozen hard fighting Snook! When the bite turned off, he knew right where to look next and we were on them again. There were several boats around, and we were the only ones catching! To wrap up our trip we caught some speckled trout and mangrove snapper to fill the cooler as well! Highly recommend Capt. George!

    Marshall G. | June 3, 2025

    Trip: Tampa Bay Inshore Fishing Fun!!!

Other Fishing Techniques in Bradenton

  • Bottom Fishing
  • Cut Bait Fishing
  • Drift Fishing
  • Heavy Tackle Fishing
  • Light Tackle Fishing
  • Sight Casting
  • Trolling

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