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World Famous Tarpon 95% Success

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Tarpon Half Day (4hr)

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Everything to Know About Booking a Captiva live bait fishing charter

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

Our Damn Good Guides currently offer 90 live bait fishing trips in Captiva, and the most popular trips in the area are Captiva And Sanibel Fishing Trip guided by Ray, Fishing Backwater (No Waves) guided by Mike, and World Famous Tarpon 95% Success guided by Christopher.

Our guides in Captiva are rated a 4.91 out of 5 based on 5945 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 Captiva? Check out our beginner and family friendly live bait fishing guides in Captiva.

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

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

The most commonly sought after species for live bait fishing in Captiva are: 1. grunt, 2. lane snapper, 3. mangrove snapper, 4. sheepshead, and 5. snook.

How much do Captiva live bait fishing charters cost?

Prices for live bait fishing in Captiva can range anywhere from about $600 to $4,400, but the average price for a half day trip for live bait fishing in Captiva is $925. The average price for a full day trip for live bait fishing in Captiva is $2,230.

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 Captiva?

The most popular season to go on a live bait fishing charter in Captiva is spring, and most anglers book their trips 14 days in advance.

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

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

Recent Reviews

  • ★★★★★
    Captain is a real professional!! We were on snook minutes from leaving the dock. We caught Red grouper, gag grouper, mangrove snapper and snook. My wife and I highly recommend Captain James.

    Jack L. | November 15, 2025

    Trip: Fort Myers/Sanibel Fishing Trip

  • ★★★★★
    Captain Jesse knew where the fish were and just a great captain to hang with very knowledgeable would for sure go out on his boat with him again

    Michael A. | November 9, 2025

    Trip: Fort Myers Beach Local Captain.

  • ★★★★★
    Amazing trip. Caught a variety and saw plenty of amazing places.

    Nicholas J. | November 4, 2025

    Trip: Fort Myers Beach Fishing Charters

  • ★★★★★
    Excellent day on the water with Logan and Austin. We will enjoy another day on the water with Logan and Austin in the spring. Both knowledgeable fishermen and great people.

    Earl S. | November 1, 2025

    Trip: 4 - 8 Hour Trips With Capt. Logan

  • ★★★★★
    Had a great time catching fish. Billy was patient with us and extremely helpful. 10 out of 10 would recommend!

    Sebastian L. | October 4, 2025

    Trip: Inshore Bay / Flats

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