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Peacock Bass & Snakehead Combo!

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Peacock Bass: Fly Or Spin

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South Florida Everglades Fishing!

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Florida Fishing Spectacular- 45'

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Reel Rush Lauderdale Fishing

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Epic Everglades Fishing

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Everything to Know About Booking a Fort Lauderdale live bait fishing charter

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

Our Damn Good Guides currently offer 160 live bait fishing trips in Fort Lauderdale, and the most popular trips in the area are Big Game Fishing in Fort Lauderdale guided by Mike, Deep Sea Ft. Lauderdale 46' guided by JJ, and 4 Hour Offshore guided by Christopher.

Our guides in Fort Lauderdale are rated a 4.84 out of 5 based on 5004 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 Fort Lauderdale? Check out our beginner and family friendly live bait fishing guides in Fort Lauderdale.

What types of live bait fishing charters are common in Fort Lauderdale?

Deep Sea fishing is the most popular type of fishing for live bait fishing in Fort Lauderdale as well as nearshore fishing, lake fishing, and river fishing.

The most commonly sought after species for live bait fishing in Fort Lauderdale are: 1. mahi mahi, 2. sailfish, 3. kingfish, 4. mutton snapper, and 5. wahoo.

How much do Fort Lauderdale live bait fishing charters cost?

Prices for live bait fishing in Fort Lauderdale can range anywhere from about $694 to $3,660, but the average price for a half day trip for live bait fishing in Fort Lauderdale is $1,380. The average price for a full day trip for live bait fishing in Fort Lauderdale is $2,878.

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 Fort Lauderdale?

The most popular season to go on a live bait fishing charter in Fort Lauderdale is spring, and most anglers book their trips 31 days in advance.

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

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

Recent Reviews

  • ★★★★★
    Brett was an awesome guide. He was very patient with the younger kids and kept us laughing the whole trip. I’d give him 10 stars if I could!

    Dustin L. | July 1, 2025

    Trip: Peacock Bass & Iguana Cast & Blast

  • ★★★★★
    What a perfect day to be out on the water! I may have gotten a little queasy and didn’t reel in as many fish as I’d hoped, but that didn’t take away from all the fun we had. The kids and our whole crew had an amazing time! Huge thanks to Captain Lucas and Mate Damian for making it such a great experience! 🎣☀️🚤

    Tiffany C. | June 26, 2025

    Trip: Sportfishing Pompano Beach

  • ★★★★★
    The trip was great, the Captain was easy going and made the trip fun. We caught Bonita, Barracuda, Mahi, and a large bull shark. Very accommodating, very professional, would highly recommend to anyone.

    Travis M. | June 24, 2025

    Trip: Big Game Fishing in Fort Lauderdale

  • ★★★★★
    One of the best fishing trips ever and we have had many trips. Captain Chris is outstanding. Very knowledgeable and is a great fishing guide. His passion for the sport is more than evident. If you are able to book a trip with him, do it. Thank you Chris. Robert and Regina.

    Robert D. | June 23, 2025

    Trip: South Florida Inshore fishing

  • ★★★★★
    Fantastic iguana and peacock bass trip. Mike put us on the iguanas immediately and continuously! Very conciencious hunt! He had a very secluded spot for the peacock bass and boy did they fight! Can't wait to come back and go hunting/fishing with him again!

    Arthur O. | June 17, 2025

    Trip: Peacock Bass + iguana Charter

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