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Everything to Know About Booking a Fort Myers Beach permit fishing charter

Why should I book a permit fishing charter in Fort Myers Beach with Captain Experiences?

Our Damn Good Guides currently offer 18 permit trips in Fort Myers Beach, and the most popular trips in the area are Inshore Insanity Ft Myers Beach guided by Justin, Fort Myers/Sanibel Fishing Trip guided by James, and Inshore Slam guided by Tyler.

Our guides in Fort Myers Beach are rated a 4.98 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 permit guides / fishing lessons in Fort Myers Beach? Check out our beginner and family friendly permit guides in Fort Myers Beach.

What types of permit fishing charters are common in Fort Myers Beach?

Deep Sea fishing is the most popular type of fishing for permit in Fort Myers Beach as well as deep sea fishing, nearshore fishing, and inshore fishing.

The most common fishing techniques in Fort Myers Beach are artificial lure fishing, bottom fishing, and cut bait fishing but deep dropping and drift fishing are popular as well.

How much do Fort Myers Beach permit fishing charters cost?

Prices for permit in Fort Myers Beach can range anywhere from about $550 to $2,000, but the average price for a half day trip for permit in Fort Myers Beach is $823. The average price for a full day trip for permit in Fort Myers Beach is $1,674.

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 permit fishing in Fort Myers Beach?

The most popular season for permit fishing in Fort Myers Beach is spring, and most anglers book their trips 15 days in advance.

Do I need a Fort Myers Beach fishing license for permit and what are the bag limits for permit in Fort Myers Beach?

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

Recent Reviews

  • ★★★★★
    Great job. Put us on fish. Made it east

    Donovan C. | November 17, 2025

    Trip: Naples Ultimate Fishing - 30'

  • ★★★★★
    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

  • ★★★★★
    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

  • ★★★★★
    James is the man! He knew right where the fish would be. He was also great with our kids helping them and teaching them the ways, especially with our young daughter who beat us all. Both kids had a blast. Our family had a great time! We will definitely be going out with you againa. Thanks again, James!

    Donald S. | August 11, 2025

    Trip: Fort Myers/Sanibel Fishing Trip

  • ★★★★★
    We had a phenomenal experience with James! He was knowledgeable and funny with a clean boat and excellent fishing equipment. Highly recommend ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

    Tammy P. | July 19, 2025

    Trip: Fort Myers/Sanibel Fishing Trip

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