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Bay Fishing Trips

100% (7) Guided by David
22 ft 1 - 4 People From $525
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Fishing With Capt Tyler 4-12hrs!

100% (1) Guided by Tyler
40 ft 1 - 6 People From $1,200
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Destin Red Snapper Adventure

100% (4) Guided by Cliff
48 ft 1 - 6 People From $1,950
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Deep Sea Fishing Charter in Destin

6 Hour Offshore

100% (4) Guided by Jon
50 ft 1 - 6 People From $1,800
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6 Hour Trip

100% (1) Managed by Tim
40 ft 1 - 15 People From $1,800
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Deep Sea, Nearshore Fishing Charter in Destin

Full Day

100% (1) Guided by Alex
27 ft 1 - 4 People From $1,800
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Destin Nearshore Fishing

NEW Guided by Chris
26 ft 1 - 6 People From $900
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Troll & Triumph: Destin Fishing

67% (3) Guided by Richie
48 ft 1 - 13 People From $3,800
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Gulf Thrills - Red Snapper In Destin

100% (5) Guided by Alex
25 ft 1 - 6 People From $1,225
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Destin Deep Sea Adventure

100% (4) Guided by Cliff
48 ft 1 - 6 People From $1,650
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Deep Sea Fishing Charter in Destin

Full Day 8-12 Hours

100% (3) Managed by Christian
52 ft 1 - 12 People From $2,800
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Red Snapper Rampage

NEW Guided by Taylor
40 ft 1 - 6 People From $1,550
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Everything to Know About Booking a Destin live bait fishing charter

What are the best live bait fishing charters in Destin?

The best live bait fishing charters in Destin are:

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

Our Damn Good Guides currently offer 130 live bait fishing trips in Destin, and the most popular trips in the area are Bay Fishing Trips guided by David, Fishing with Capt Tyler 4-12hrs! guided by Tyler, and 8 Hour Offshore Federal Boat guided by Jeff.

Our guides in Destin are rated a 4.82 out of 5 based on 3816 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 Destin? Check out our beginner and family friendly live bait fishing guides in Destin.

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

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

The most commonly sought after species for live bait fishing in Destin are: 1. red snapper, 2. kingfish, 3. spanish mackerel, 4. vermillion snapper, and 5. gag grouper.

How much do Destin live bait fishing charters cost?

Prices for live bait fishing in Destin can range anywhere from about $900 to $7,440, but the average price for a half day trip for live bait fishing in Destin is $1,723. The average price for a full day trip for live bait fishing in Destin is $4,398.

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 Destin?

The most popular season to go on a live bait fishing charter in Destin is summer, and most anglers book their trips 21 days in advance.

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

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

Recent Reviews

  • ★★★★★
    Captain Steve was excellent. He moved our fishing location to get better results. He was on time, friendly and knowledgable. He was great with my 2 grandkids, 8 and 10. We didn't catch much edible fish but caught quite a few others - 5 species in total. I would recommend Captain Steve and would choose him again if the occasion arises.

    Clyde H. | December 1, 2024

    Trip: Kids Trip

  • ★★★★★
    Capt Hunter was great! He was prepped and ready to go for a 2 hr trip and we were immediately catching fish. We had 3 tween girls with us and he made it easy, enjoyable and educational. They had a blast and enjoyed their catch for dinner that night!

    Dave C. | November 30, 2024

    Trip: Inshore Insanity

  • ★★★★★
    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!

  • ★★★★★
    We had such an amazing time! We had a townhome on the beach, and Fernando came to us! They really worked super hard to make sure we caught a shark, & all felt included!

    Wendy S. | November 17, 2024

    Trip: Shark Fishing

  • ★★★★★
    Tim was great! He made sure we caught lots of fish. The toilet on the boat wasn’t working but I’m still giving 5 stars for Tim!

    Lindsey M. | October 18, 2024

    Trip: 4-8 hr Offshore Fishing (Federal)

  • ★★★★★
    Very Knowledgable, Very personable, absolutely recommend Captain David. We have had several bay fishing trips and deep sea trips, David was hands down one of the very best. We will absolutely use him again!

    Chris G. | October 13, 2024

    Trip: Bay Fishing Trips

  • ★★★★★
    We highly recommend Captain Stephen! Best kids fishing trip ever & the spanish mackerel were soooo much fun to catch!!!

    Carrie W. | October 8, 2024

    Trip: Kids Trip

  • ★★★★★
    Wonderful guide and day of fishing. David knew every place to catch a fish on the bay and we did some damage. :-)

    Rob L. | September 21, 2024

    Trip: Bay Fishing Trips

  • ★★★★★
    5 Stars! Capt Katie and her deck hand Nick (amazing young man) gave us a wonderful day of fishing on the Gulf. Her hospitality, knowledge of fishing in the Gulf and patient instruction made for a very enjoyable and interesting trip. We trolled for mackerel and did some bottom fishing for shark, which unexpectedly got us a red snapper plus a good size shark. For me it was a welcome return to nearshore fishing and for my son, a new experience. I highly recommend a trip with Capt Katie. She is keeping the spirit of Destin, the luckiest fishing village in the world, alive and well. You will not be disappointed.

    Stephen J. | September 16, 2024

    Trip: Captain’s Choice: Troll + Shark

  • ★★★★★
    We did not go with Captain Robert. We went with Captain Tim. Captain Robert called me the day before the trip to confirm the fishing trip and our plan for the day. We were to meet at the dock at 6:00. The day of the trip, Captain Robert texted me and said we would leave at 7:00 due to the weather. On the way to the dock, a got a call asking were we still going on the trip. I informed them that we were on the way and I was told to be there at 7:00. When we got to the dock, we had two Captains waiting on us. We were informed that there was a mix up and we were going with Captain Tim. We had to stop and get fuel, ice and bait. We trolled near shore and hooked up with a big fish. A dolphin took our fish. My oldest son got seasick. Water was very rough. We returned my son to shore. We started trolling again. Every time we hooked up with a decent fish, dolphins got our catch. We did catch several Bennita's. Alarm on boat started going off. We checked the motor and Captain called to attempt to trouble shoot. Both motors would not start. Finally got motor started but ran with one motor. We could not go to better bottom fishing spot due to running one motor. We came in early due to one motor and alarm going off constantly. Terrible experience! Screwed up from the start.

    Terry H. | September 3, 2024

    Trip: 4-8 hr Offshore Fishing (Federal)

  • ★★★★★
    Great trip caught a ton of fishes

    Agustin B. | September 3, 2024

    Trip: State Water Trolling/Bottom Fishing

  • ★★★★★
    All around Fantastic experience and Jason is very knowledgable and a great time. Will definitely book with Jason and time off charters again next year.

    Johnny H. | August 17, 2024

    Trip: State Water Trolling/Bottom Fishing

  • ★★★★★
    Taylor was very knowledge and so nice! He is very dedicated to his passion.

    Jennifer V. | August 12, 2024

    Trip: 10 hour Extreme Offshore

  • ★★★★★
    The five stars Is not for Robert he was not who took us out the five stars is for Ryan he was awesome. Ryan taught us a lot and was very friendly. Highly recommend going on a trip with Ryan.

    Chandra N. | August 9, 2024

    Trip: 4-8 hr Offshore Fishing (Federal)

  • ★★★★★
    If you don’t book with Jayson you shouldn’t even come to Destin. You might as well cancel your entire trip if you don’t book with Jayson. I’d rather spend 4 hours fishing with Jayson than 7 days at the beach because I’d spend those 7 days seeing Jayson crash through the waves catching fish as big as a small child. If it ain’t Jay-son I ain’t gonna pay-son!

    Jordan A. | August 8, 2024

    Trip: Captain's Discretion

  • ★★★★★
    This was an awesome experience for me and my family. Hats off to Captain Robert, Tj and Steve. What an excellent crew!! We will definitely book with them again.

    Derrick G. | August 7, 2024

    Trip: 5 Hour Trip

  • ★★★★★
    If you’re looking to have the BEST time fishing in Destin. Captain Dave is the ONLY choice. Best fishing experience I’ve ever had. It was tough fishing and very windy and he still managed to get us on fish and I caught my personal best redfish. Dave is a character and that made the trip so much better. Loved every second of it. Wish I had booked a longer trip! I’ll be back next year and I’m only booking with Dave again. Planning to go out multiple days next year with him. Couldn’t recommend his charter enough.

    Will B. | August 4, 2024

    Trip: Bay Fishing Trips

  • ★★★★★
    Captain Seth was very knowledgeable of the area and took us to some great fishing spots. Everybody had an excellent time and we got to catch some fish. We will definitely return again.

    Kasey B. | August 2, 2024

    Trip: Destin Inshore Adventure

  • ★★★★★
    We had a great time, great conversation and tour guide. We caught a bunch of tuna and king mackerel! We highly recommend Kent!

    Jennifer L. | August 2, 2024

    Trip: Fishing Trips with Captain Kent

  • ★★★★★
    Great day and fish caught!

    Thomas M. | August 1, 2024

    Trip: Inshore Insanity

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