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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 98 live bait fishing trips in Fort Lauderdale, and the most popular trips in the area are 6 Hour PM Trip guided by Christopher, Fort Lauderdale Offshore guided by William, and Catch Sharks Off Fort Lauderdale guided by Mike.

Our guides in Fort Lauderdale are rated a 4.94 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 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 deep sea fishing, nearshore fishing, and inshore fishing.

The most commonly sought after species for live bait fishing in Fort Lauderdale are: 1. amberjack, 2. black grouper, 3. blackfin tuna, 4. cobia, and 5. kingfish.

How much do Fort Lauderdale live bait fishing charters cost?

Prices for live bait fishing in Fort Lauderdale can range anywhere from about $650 to $3,600, but the average price for a half day trip for live bait fishing in Fort Lauderdale is $1,155. The average price for a full day trip for live bait fishing in Fort Lauderdale is $2,801.

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 37 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

  • ★★★★★
    Bryan is a great Captain! We had an awesome time

    Frank S. | November 23, 2025

    Trip: Special Midweek 5hr Big Game Trip

  • ★★★★★
    We had a wonderful fishing trip with Bryan. He was very knowledgeable and helped us immensely since we had little to no experience offshore fishing. We could feel that he cared about us catching a fish and that he was trying to fulfill. In the end, we caught 3 fish - 2 rainbow runners and 1 mutton snapper and lost 3 fish. We are super happy.

    David T. | November 14, 2025

    Trip: Special Midweek 5hr Big Game Trip

  • ★★★★★
    We highly recommend using Capt. Will! Unfortunately the fish weren’t biting much, but Capt. Will and his First Mate made it a fun trip nonetheless. Great boat, plenty of room, bathroom, A/C, etc. We would definitely rebook with them!

    Robert G. | November 12, 2025

    Trip: Fort Lauderdale Offshore

  • ★★★★★
    We had such a great time on this charter! Captain Nelson and his mate Jordan delivered an A+ experience. We are on a business trip and we did this as a team building exercise. All of us caught fish and enjoyed the time! Would highly recommend!

    Tyler H. | November 4, 2025

    Trip: Morning Half Day 60' Hatteras

  • ★★★★★
    Great trip! Capt Keith was the best!

    Rick P. | October 11, 2025

    Trip: Sport Fishing Adventure

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