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Everything to Know About Booking a Fishing Charter in Gulf Breeze

What are the best fishing charters in Gulf Breeze?

Why should I book a fishing charter in Gulf Breeze with Captain Experiences?

Our Damn Good Guides currently offer 161 trips in Gulf Breeze, and the most popular trips in the area are Offshore/Deep Sea - 23' guided by Trey, Offshore Fishing (FADs / Oil Rigs) guided by Trey, and Gulf Breeze Offshore Fishing guided by Zach.

Our guides in Gulf Breeze are rated a 4.91 out of 5 based on 3693 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 charters / fishing lessons in Gulf Breeze? Check out our beginner and family friendly charters in Gulf Breeze.

What types of fishing charters are common in Gulf Breeze?

Deep Sea fishing is the most popular type of fishing in Gulf Breeze as well as nearshore fishing, inshore fishing, and flats fishing.

The most commonly sought after species in Gulf Breeze are: 1. red snapper, 2. kingfish, 3. spanish mackerel, 4. triggerfish, and 5. vermillion snapper.

The most common fishing techniques in Gulf Breeze are bottom fishing, trolling, and light tackle fishing but heavy tackle fishing and live bait fishing are popular as well.

How much do Gulf Breeze fishing charters cost?

Prices in Gulf Breeze can range anywhere from about $650 to $5,250, but the average price for a half day trip in Gulf Breeze is $1,066. The average price for a full day trip in Gulf Breeze is $3,251.

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 fishing in Gulf Breeze?

The most popular season for fishing in Gulf Breeze is summer, and most anglers book their trips 26 days in advance.

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

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

Gulf Breeze Fishing Overview

Gulf Breeze embodies the Florida panhandle perfectly: great beaches and incredible fishing. There are endless charters to choose from for every style of fishing, and finding the ideal trip that fits your vacation schedule is easy. For the more experienced anglers, extended day and multi-day trips produce pelagic giants and full freezers year round. For those just looking for a fun day on the water, nearshore and inshore trips are guaranteed success.

Gulf Breeze Inshore Fishing

The party doesn't stop when you start heading inshore. Gulf Breeze has access to a massive bay complex - complete with river mouths, coves, and backwaters. Everything you could want is right at your fingertips: shark fishing in the bay, fly fishing in the backwaters, or battling massive Tarpon.

The inshore bite is on fire year round in Gulf Breeze . In the winter, Redfish , Speckled Trout and delicious Gulf Flounder are always around. In the heat of summer, the Silver King(Tarpon) is the target. They stop by on their migration around the gulf to gorge themselves on baitfish. Pompano, the Permit's bigger and stronger cousin, cruise the shorelines in the surf.

Gulf Breeze Nearshore Fishing

As far as nearshore fishing is concerned, it doesn't get better than the Red Snapper Capital of the World. One of the best tasting fish in the sea and a formidable fighter, Red Snapper charters rule the nearshore waters during the season.

There are plenty of fish to go around when it's not Red Snapper season. Nearshore reefs hold tasty Triggerfish, Cobia, and Amberjack year round. Other snapper variations hold up on bottom structure too, from Mangrove Snapper to local favorite Vermillion Snapper, or as they're known around here - Mingo. The smaller cousin of the Red Snapper may not fight as hard, but taste just as good.

Gulf Breeze Deep Sea Fishing Charters

Getting to the prime offshore fishing waters from Gulf Breeze is easy. Modern sportfishing boats have all the amenities and technology to keep you comfortable on the ride out. Wahoo, Mahi-Mahi, and Yellowfin Tuna are popular targets, with shots at Sailfish, Blue and White Marlin, and Swordfish way out in the gulf.

With multiple marinas, there is no shortage of long-range sportfishing boats to choose from. Deepwater trips tend to begin at 10 hours, and can go up to multiple days. Equipped with couches, beds, and sometimes kitchens - even taking a break from the fishing is fun. If you get tired of reeling all day, kick back and cook your catch or eat it raw.

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Other Things to do in Gulf Breeze

The great thing about fishing in Gulf Breeze is that when you're on the water, it can feel like you're in the middle of nowhere, but you have access to all the amenities of a big city. There's plenty to keep the whole family entertained, from the (National Naval Aviation Museum)[https://www.navalaviationmuseum.org], to any number of nature preserves ripe for exploring. It goes without saying, but the white sand beaches here are some of the best on the planet, and there are plenty of local seafood joints and watering holes to try out.

Recent Reviews

  • ★★★★★
    Captain Corey did an awesome job would. recommend

    Jerry C. | November 2, 2024

    Trip: Half Day Gulf Classics

  • ★★★★★
    Captain Colby was an absolute pleasure to fish with. He was waiting on us to arrive-, very personable and put us directly on the fish. Captain Colby took the time to assist my daughters while my wife and I fished, everyone had multiple landings. I have fished on the West, East and Gulf coasts and I would recommend him without hesitation. Fantastic Trip, thank you very much!

    Alexander W. | October 17, 2024

    Trip: Inshore Bash

  • ★★★★★
    We had a great time there was 9 of us. My two grand kids caught 6 fish between them we altogether caught 14 five different species. That evening we brought the fish to a restaurant and had a great dinner. Thanks again to captin Bob and mate Gabby.

    Dan L. | October 15, 2024

    Trip: 4 hr PM trolling trip

  • ★★★★★
    Local boys that knew the spots even in the off season. What more could you want

    Bryan K. | October 12, 2024

    Trip: 5-Hour Nearshore Trip AM or PM

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    Great trip and experience!

    Jeff G. | October 8, 2024

    Trip: Bull Reds, Kings, & Jacks (Winter)

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    Great Trip Donald is very good at what he does. We had a Great Time and caught a lot of fish.

    William S. | October 7, 2024

    Trip: Hooked on Fun: 2hr Kid Fishing

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    Bradley was very good with making these 10-15 year old boys make sure they knew what to do and had a good time of fun. He made sure they each had a rod, baited. Nd could cast it where they needed. For two first time fisherman, they had a blast. The 10 yr old catch the most fish. We got back to the condo, and he told his dad let’s go fishing tomorrow. Thanks for a great first trip, saltwater fishing for theses boys.

    Douglas | October 6, 2024

    Trip: Orange Beach Hook up!

  • ★★★★★
    Capt. Corey was awesome. We caught lots of fish.

    John C S. | October 5, 2024

    Trip: Half Day Gulf Classics

  • ★★★★★
    Captain Rick was awesome! We caught fish when nobody else wanted to go out and fish. He was an absolute professional. We will be making frequent trips!

    Randall H. | September 25, 2024

    Trip: Deep Dropping in Pensacola

  • ★★★★★
    In all of the trips we've taken I don't think we could have gotten a better captain an first mate. They helped us an with out hesitation, especially my 87 year father. And they did so on a way as to not hurt his pride. With their my pops pulled this beast up to boat. Couldn't give them a greater recommendation... Thanks Bryn and Ben

    Jeffrey W. | September 24, 2024

    Trip: 8hr bottom fishing

  • ★★★★★
    Jonathan was awesome he knows all the spots we had a great time definitely would use him and this service again.

    Shawn T. | September 23, 2024

    Trip: Offshore "Catch Fish Guarantee"

  • ★★★★★
    Bryan did a fantastic job!! Made sure everyone had lots of fun.

    Kenneth F. | September 21, 2024

    Trip: 6-Hour bottom fishing trip

  • ★★★★★
    Hey Captain Experiences! Captain Eddie and Fisher are a great crew. Captain Eddie did his best to get us on fish and he did, we just had trouble with the dolphins stealing our bait. As much as the dolphins are cute and cool to see, they can be annoying to say the least. Fisher was very informative, not only about fish and dolphins, but also about how weather and moon cycles play out into catching fish as well. The boat is a very nice 55 for boat. Very clean and in top notch condition for the year! We recommend Captain Eddie and Fisher very highly. When we come back to Gulf shores, we will be calling on Captain Experiences, Captain Eddie and Fisher. We feel we have made two new friends. Thanks for the great and fun time guys. Bill

    William H. | September 18, 2024

    Trip: 6-Hour Bottom/Trolling - 55' Gillman

  • ★★★★★
    Captain Pat provided a memory filled deep water 3 hour fishing trip for my friend and I...caught a variety of fish doing catch and release...enjoyed the beauty of the gulf...and plenty of shaded sunshine...looking forward to our next return trip to go out again. 2 TOMS FROM LOUISIANA

    Thomas B. | September 15, 2024

    Trip: Orange Beach Inshore: Reel Fun

  • ★★★★★
    Had an awesome trip despite the constant rain. Caught some nice reds and black drum. Overall an awesome experience with some nice fillets to boot.

    Cody G. | September 7, 2024

    Trip: Orange Beach Hook up!

  • ★★★★★
    My family thoroughly enjoyed themselves. The captain for the boat and the young man that helped them with catching the fish was wonderful and worked so hard to help everyone have an excellent time. We will definitely use this company again for fishing trips!

    Lendy H. | August 25, 2024

    Trip: Fish OBA

  • ★★★★★
    Crew was Tristin & Gabby Rate 10 out 10 Both where the best crew I have had over

    Bob S. | August 23, 2024

    Trip: 4 hr PM trolling trip

  • ★★★★★
    100% recommend this charter! Captain is very knowledgable and has just as much fun as you do. You get to take home your fillets and enjoy your hard earned catch. We will be returning in the future.

    Krystal P. | August 21, 2024

    Trip: Orange Beach Half-Day Hookup

  • ★★★★★
    CPT Johnny was an awesome guy and he worked his tail off to make sure we caught some fish! He’s a fellow veteran and has a great sense of humor. I look forward to fishing with him again! Thanks Brother!

    Danny B. | August 14, 2024

    Trip: Alabama Inshore Magic

  • ★★★★★
    We had a very great time. Captain Troy was very knowledgeable and helped us find some great fishing fun. When I booked it I did not realize it was only fishing in the bay, that was my mistake. I told him and he still managed to make it a great time for our family. We caught several species, catfish, hard head catfish, few small stingrays (accidents), but we decided to release them all. It was still so much fun.

    Dustin R. | August 14, 2024

    Trip: Family Fun Fishing Trip

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