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Everything to Know About Booking a Cape Coral live bait fishing charter

What are the best live bait fishing charters in Cape Coral?

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

Our Damn Good Guides currently offer 66 live bait fishing trips in Cape Coral, and the most popular trips in the area are Inshore Fishing Charter Cape Coral guided by Roland, Inshore Bay Trip - 23' Aqua Star guided by Jack, and Cape Coral Inshore guided by Al.

Our guides in Cape Coral are rated a 4.89 out of 5 based on 4474 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 Cape Coral? Check out our beginner and family friendly live bait fishing guides in Cape Coral.

What types of live bait fishing charters are common in Cape Coral?

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

The most commonly sought after species for live bait fishing in Cape Coral are: 1. snook, 2. speckled trout, 3. redfish, 4. sheepshead, and 5. mangrove snapper.

How much do Cape Coral live bait fishing charters cost?

Prices for live bait fishing in Cape Coral can range anywhere from about $600 to $3,000, but the average price for a half day trip for live bait fishing in Cape Coral is $876. The average price for a full day trip for live bait fishing in Cape Coral is $1,878.

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 Cape Coral?

The most popular season to go on a live bait fishing charter in Cape Coral is spring, and most anglers book their trips 15 days in advance.

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

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

Recent Reviews

  • ★★★★★
    We had a fantastic day fishing with Captain Justin. He was helpful and knowledgeable. We enjoyed his company and appreciated his expertise. We will be booking again the next time we are in the Fort Myers area.

    Tracie S. | April 1, 2025

    Trip: Inshore Insanity Ft Myers Beach

  • ★★★★★
    Kenny was AMAZING! The fish weren’t biting but we had such a great time! Richard was unable to take us out due to a scheduling conflict but Kenny was there to take us out. He took us to several different spots and tried all the tricks but they just weren’t biting. Had the BEST time with him and would definitely book with Kenny again!

    Nick L. | March 30, 2025

    Trip: Back Bay Trip – 27’ Carolina

  • ★★★★★
    We had a great time with Captain Sean! He is incredibly knowledgeable and experienced! I would highly recommend him for your next charter. When we come back we’ll definitely be calling him again!!

    Rebecca S. | March 29, 2025

    Trip: 4 Hour Naples Inshore/Nearshore

  • ★★★★★
    We recently have an awesome trip with Roland. He was extreamly patient with our Grand kids that were along. I would highly recommend this excursion to anyone. Jane

    Jane N. | March 27, 2025

    Trip: Inshore Fishing Charter Cape Coral

  • ★★★★★
    Jesse was a great captain, and took my girls and I to some awesome beaches and caught some fish. thanks captain!

    Jeffrey A. | March 26, 2025

    Trip: Fort Myers Hook Up!

  • ★★★★★
    Top notch trip. Very clear and precise communication and the fishing was great. Very knowledgeable guide. My son and I will for sure return.

    Joe C. | March 24, 2025

    Trip: 4 - 8 Hour Trips with Capt. Logan

  • ★★★★★
    Great time with Billy today (3/24/25). He went out of his way to make the kids smile! Much appreciated sir

    Brent T. | March 24, 2025

    Trip: Inshore Bay/flats

  • ★★★★★
    Great day. Recommend Justin and will use him on future trips.

    Sean V. | March 24, 2025

    Trip: Inshore Insanity Ft Myers Beach

  • ★★★★★
    Very good time! Everyone had a chance at a snook! Granddaughters loved it and. Able to keep on in the slot limit!

    Michael B. | March 23, 2025

    Trip: Inshore Bay Trip - 23' Aqua Star

  • ★★★★★
    Awesome guy and worked hard to keep us on the bite- highly recommend!

    Hoyt P. | March 23, 2025

    Trip: Back Bay Trip – 27’ Carolina

  • ★★★★★
    Great charter, captain Marc was great.

    Bart S. | March 22, 2025

    Trip: Half-day Fishing Trip - 24’ Carolina

  • ★★★★★
    James was great and put us on the fish right away. Knowledgeable and friendly, our family had a great time.

    Brandon C. | March 21, 2025

    Trip: Fort Myers/Sanibel Fishing Trip

  • ★★★★★
    Wonderful experience. Captain Mike was great and accommodated us wanting to go offshore, he got us catching fish quick even though there was a recent red tide that killed off a bunch of fish. He was super nice, let the kids ride up top with him when he was driving, kept us baited at all times and even cleaned our catches for us.

    Jillian N. | March 15, 2025

    Trip: FMB Fishing Trip

  • ★★★★★
    Had a great time with Captain Randy and mate Joe. Great guides, great experience, hope to be back soon

    Nicholas A. | March 12, 2025

    Trip: Red Grouper Special

  • ★★★★★
    Great day on the water!! James was very kind and very helpful. We enjoyed it so much we were glad we booked 2 fishing days with him! Thank you so much! Your a part of our families memories here in Fort Meyer The Roers

    Beth R. | March 12, 2025

    Trip: Fort Myers/Sanibel Fishing Trip

  • ★★★★★
    Amazing 2 days of fishing with Captain James! He is pleasant, knowledgeable and extremely helpful. He worked hard for us both days! I would highly recommend fishing with him! Thanks James. All the best to you our new friend! The Roers family

    Beth R. | March 12, 2025

    Trip: Fort Myers/Sanibel Fishing Trip

  • ★★★★★
    Captain Roland was fantastic! He put us into several different areas, targeting several species and delivered our goal of taking home fresh catch for dinner. We caught snook, snapper, convict fish and sea trout. An altogether great experience for the four of us. We highly recommend and will be back next season for another outing!!

    Scott M. | March 10, 2025

    Trip: Inshore Fishing Charter Cape Coral

  • ★★★★★
    Griffin was excellent. He was very knowledgeable above where and when to fish for each species. We caught everything except a redfish, if we had caught one it would have been a “grand slam”. I highly recommend him as a guide.

    Alan S. | February 27, 2025

    Trip: SWFL Inshore/Back Bay Fishing

  • ★★★★★
    James was GREAT! We had a wonderful time! He is very knowledgeable about the water and fishing and taught us a ton. He was very patient with my two boys and really catered to them! Would recommend!!!

    Amber M. | February 16, 2025

    Trip: Fort Myers/Sanibel Fishing Trip

  • ★★★★★
    Billy was great! He put us on fish multiple times. He helped my 12 year old son catch almost 20 fish.

    Isaac H. | February 16, 2025

    Trip: Inshore Bay/flats

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