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Live Bait Fishing Charters In Fort Walton Beach

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Destin Bay Fishing

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Gulf Fishing Adventure

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Emerald Coast Adventure

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Kid's Fishing Adventure

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FWB Quick Run

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Gulf Waters Quick Trip

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Most Popular Types of Live Bait Fishing Trips in Fort Walton Beach

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trip description for Bad-to-the-Bone Full Day Trip in Fort Walton Beach

If catching a Broadbill Swordfish “Xiphias-Gladius” is on your Bucket-List, then this is the trip for you! Fish with top-of-the-line gear and electronics in depths from 1000-1800 ft of water. Swordfish is not only a catch of a lifetime it’s one of the best tasting fish as well, they are the strongest and most meanest fish in ocean. Sword-fishing is not your typical fishing and it’s not for everyone. It requires persistence, patience and dedication. We also target, Grouper, Tilefish, Barrelfish and Snapper. Read More

Deep Sea Fishing Charter in Fort Walton Beach

Bad-to-the-Bone Full Day Trip

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34 ft 1 - 6 People $$$
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trip description for Badass Overnight Bluewater in Fort Walton Beach

If you’re a hardcore fisherman who wants to check monster Pelagic’s off there bucket list and want to have an absolute meat haul of an experience, you may enjoy one of our overnight excursions. Large Swords and other Pelagic species such as Tuna are known to feed more aggressively at night! So join us on a trip of a lifetime! Read More

Deep Sea Fishing Charter in Fort Walton Beach

Badass Overnight Bluewater

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34 ft 1 - 6 People $$$
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trip description for Fort Walton Beach Shark Slam in Fort Walton Beach

Climb aboard with Captain Joey to battle the Gulf of Mexico's apex predators—sharks! On this shark-fishing adventure, you'll be exploring the nearshore and close offshore waters around Fort Walton Beach, FL, looking to hook up some real prizewinners. Captain Joey's goal is to keep you in the action; he'll be chumming up the water and frequently relocating in order to get you hooked up on your biggest shark yet. You'll be fishing from the deck of his beautiful 24' Skeeter center console, powered by a 300-HP Yamaha engine. This fast and versatile boat is perfect for fishing the different conditions you'll see in these waters, and can easily handle waters out to 10 miles. Captain Joey will provide everything you need for a perfect day on the water, including rods, reels, bait, and tackle. His goal is for everyone to have a blast and to catch a bunch of fish! Remember to bring proper clothing, a hat, and sunscreen. Read More

Nearshore Fishing Charter in Fort Walton Beach

Fort Walton Beach Shark Slam

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24 ft 1 - 6 People $$
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trip description for Fun and Fish Combo in Fort Walton Beach

This is a fun and fish combo - fish for a couple of hours in the bay and then take a cruise throughout Destin and see all it has to offer. Take a quick trip to the jetties, through the harbor and enjoy the wind in your hair! Read More

Flats, Inshore Fishing Charter in Fort Walton Beach

Fun And Fish Combo

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22 ft 1 - 6 People $$
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trip description for Chasing Lunkers Offshore Trip in Fort Walton Beach

Get ready for the ultimate fishing adventure! Join us on a full-day bottom fishing excursion where we'll take you 30-80 miles offshore to catch some of the biggest and most exciting species out there. From Snapper to Wahoo, Grouper to Mahi Mahi, Amberjack to Cobia, Tuna and many others, we have it all. With less travel time and more fishing time, you'll have the opportunity to reel in some truly impressive catches and create memories that will last a lifetime. Read More

Deep Sea Fishing Charter in Fort Walton Beach

Chasing Lunkers Offshore Trip

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34 ft 1 - 6 People $$$
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trip description for Captain's Discretion in Fort Walton Beach

This is a trip based on the Captain's Discretion and what's going to be THE BEST fishing for YOU! Worth every penny, because the Captain will be able to take you to where he knows the fish are biting! Read More

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Captain's Discretion

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24 ft 1 - 6 People $$
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Everything to Know About Booking a Fort Walton Beach live bait fishing charter

What are the best live bait fishing charters in Fort Walton Beach?

Our Damn Good Guides currently offer 106 live bait fishing trips in Fort Walton Beach, and the most popular trips in the area are Destin Bay Fishing guided by Joey, Gulf Fishing Adventure guided by Joey, and Emerald Coast Adventure guided by Philip.

Our guides in Fort Walton Beach are rated a 4.83 out of 5 based on 2576 verified reviews on Captain Experiences.

All guides on Captain Experiences are licensed, insured, and 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.

Other popular cities nearby for booking a Live Bait Fishing charter include Destin, Santa Rosa Beach and Niceville.

Looking for kid friendly live bait fishing guides / fishing lessons in Fort Walton Beach? Check out our beginner and family friendly live bait fishing guides in Fort Walton Beach.

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

Deep Sea fishing is the most popular for live bait fishing in Fort Walton Beach as well as nearshore fishing, inshore fishing, and flats fishing.

The most commonly sought after species for live bait fishing in Fort Walton Beach are: 1. red snapper, 2. kingfish, 3. spanish mackerel, and 4. mahi mahi.

How much do Fort Walton Beach live bait fishing charters cost?

for live bait fishing in Fort Walton Beach prices can range anywhere from about $775 to $7,200, but the average price for a half day trip for live bait fishing in Fort Walton Beach is $1,527. The average price for a full day trip for live bait fishing in Fort Walton Beach is $4,113.

What month is best for on a live bait fishing charter in Fort Walton Beach?

The most popular season to go on a live bait fishing charter in Fort Walton Beach is summer, and most anglers book their trips 19 days in advance.

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

You’re in luck! Our fishing tours in Fort Walton Beach don’t require you to purchase a fishing license – your group is covered by your boat’s captain. See here for more information on bag limits and fishing season regulations in Fort Walton Beach.

Recent Reviews of Captain Experiences

  • ★★★★★
    Five of us did the 8 hour trolling and bottom fishing. It was an amazing experience from start to finish and we caught a barrel of fish including vermilion snapper, triggerfish, grouper and an Atlantic bluefish. We caught and released several out of season fish as well. Captian Kyle and Mate Danny are super friendly, helpful, knowledgeable and made the trip an outstanding one. We were all first timers and they made us look and feel like seasoned pros.

    Michael E. with Kyle L. of Destin, Florida

  • ★★★★★
    Phenomenal trip! Cap’t Christian was ever the professional. We went out with Cap’n Andrew and he was awesome. We were on fish all day and even better, he helped the young one fish all day. I highly recommend this outfit and will definitely book again. PS….the boat is awesome as all get out.

    Keith M. with Christian D. of Destin, Florida

  • ★★★★★
    Had a wonderful time. Was crazy windy but we made the best of it. Caught about 19 fish between the 5 of us.

    Nikema B. with Jason Y. of Shalimar, Florida

  • ★★★★★
    Joshua was great! We had several young people fishing, and he was very patient with and attentive to them. We caught redfish, speckled trout, and Spanish mackerel and had a great time. Highly recommend him!

    Thomas R. with Joshua C. of Destin, Florida

  • ★★★★★
    Judah and his crew were amazing. We slaughtered 60 red snapper in 4 hours. We also reeled in 2 sandbar sharks. Judah was steering excellently and the crew worked their tails off to make sure we could immediately recast after reeling in a catch. The custom boat was also a great touch with a nice rearfacing bench for resting from catching so many fish. Definitely book these folks

    Samuel E. with Judah B. of Destin, Florida

  • ★★★★★
    We fished with Capt'n Blake on the 32 Sportsman. Blake was friendly, energetic and most of all, he was determined to put us on the fish. My 13 year old son and his friend were with us, and Blake was extremely attentive and helpful with the youth anglers. I would highly recommend Capt'n Blake, and Captain Experiences, and I would book this same exact trip again if given the opportunity. Tight lines!

    William A. with Ryan H. of Destin, Florida

  • ★★★★★
    Highly Recommend!! Great experience for us with Captain and Mate Danny. They got us on fish the whole trip and there was never a time when one of our group wasn’t yelling fish on and sometimes with multiple fish on. Mate Danny was a legit machine preparing the rugs, removing fish and baiting hooks. Our fishing group of 3 was able to have a great Fish Taco Tuesday with our house group of 16 with all the fillets that they prepared for us. A fantastic experience for my teenage boys and myself. This crew left an everlasting experience with our family. And the fish tacos I prepared were almost as close to legendary as the fishing trip. FISH ON!

    Greg M. with Kyle L. of Destin, Florida

  • ★★★★★
    Great Trip! Weather was great and caught some fish

    Brian S. with David P. of Destin, Florida

  • ★★★★★
    Alex was an amazing captain! We hit up a couple different spots landing some sheep head, red fish, and even a blowfish and bull shark!! 10/10 would recommend he was awesome with our 9 year old too!!

    Erin W. with Alex P. of Pensacola, Florida

  • ★★★★★
    We had an awesome fishing trip with Captain Richie and Mikey! It was our first deep sea fishing experience and one to remember!

    Molly P. with Richie R. of Destin, Florida

  • ★★★★★
    My buddy and I had an awesome time! Captain Alex is a super great dude. He put us on some great fish and we limited out. Definitely going to be coming back to him next time we’re in Destin. One of the best charter experiences I’ve had.

    Cole S. with Alex S. of Destin, Florida

  • ★★★★★
    We were set up to go out with Joey, but there was a last minute change to Captain Taylor. He was a very knowledgeable and patient guide and was great with the kids. Weather was cool and cloudy to start, but he eventually put us on some fish and was a great family experience. It was a catch and release trip which was slightly disappointing but hey, still had a blast. Would definitely book again, hope to return for an offshore experience soon!! Thank you Captain Taylor!!!

    Matthew L. with Joey S. of Fort Walton Beach, Florida

  • ★★★★★
    Great experience with Captain Alex. We had a blast!

    Laura E. with Dennis M. of Destin, Florida

  • ★★★★★
    Tons of fun, caught tons of fish!

    Jonah J. with Zachary W. of Destin, Florida

  • ★★★★★
    I had an amazing experience kayak fishing! 10/10 recommend! Great fishing option for one person. My guide Brett was knowledgeable and fun! I’ll be booking again!

    Jennifer G. with David P. of Destin, Florida

  • ★★★★★
    Amazing day! Captain Alex was great and worked hard to keep us catching fish! Definitely recommend Silver King charters! Hope to make it down summer fishing soon!

    Jessie W. with Alex H. of Destin, Florida

  • ★★★★★
    Was a great trip! Had an awesome time.

    Scott D. with Alex P. of Pensacola, Florida

  • ★★★★★
    Weren't able to make it offshore do to windy conditions and rough seas. Fished in the Bay instead.

    Gib H. with James C. of Pensacola, Florida

  • ★★★★★
    Great trip. Tyler and Mickey are fun!! Thanks for a great day!!!

    Michelle T. with Tyler B. of Destin, Florida

  • ★★★★★
    A very disappointing experience today. I understand that it is impossible to guarantee fish, but a professional guide should, at the least, have live bait to fish with. He did attempt to catch some beforehand and during our trip with no success. Should have bought some live bait. Fishing with dried squid and trolling for saltwater catfish doesn’t cut it with me. Yes, I did leave him a nice tip. Hal Land

    Hal L. with Sloan S. of Freeport, Florida

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