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Deep Sea Fishing Charter in Islamorada

Offshore Thrills

94% (16) Guided by Paul
40 ft 1 - 12 People From $1,100
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Inshore, Flats Fishing Charter in Islamorada

Flats Fishing

100% (4) Guided by Nick
24 ft 1 - 3 People From $575
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Deep Sea Fishing Charter in Islamorada

Deep Sea Trophy Hunt

NEW Guided by Ken
45 ft 1 - 6 People From $950
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Inshore, Nearshore, Flats Fishing Charter in Islamorada

Epic Islamorada Inshore

100% (8) Guided by Ron
25 ft 1 - 4 People From $600
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Deep Sea Fishing Charter in Islamorada

Ocean Thrills With Captain Don

100% (16) Guided by Don
28 ft 1 - 4 People From $700
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Inshore, Deep Sea Fishing Charter in Islamorada

Islamorada Fishing With Capt Pete

94% (16) Guided by Pete
37 ft 1 - 6 People From $850
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Inshore, Deep Sea, Nearshore Fishing Charter in Islamorada

Islamorada Trolling / Wreck Fishing

94% (16) Guided by Pete
37 ft 1 - 6 People From $850
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Deep Sea Fishing Charter in Islamorada

Ultimate Offshore Thrills

94% (16) Guided by Paul
40 ft 1 - 6 People From $1,400
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Deep Sea, Nearshore Fishing Charter in Islamorada

Best Islamorada Sportfishing

NEW Guided by Richard
43 ft 1 - 6 People From $1,100
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Inshore, Nearshore, Flats Fishing Charter in Islamorada

Flats Backcountry Quest

94% (16) Guided by Eric
22 ft 1 - 4 People From $650
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Inshore, Nearshore, Flats Fishing Charter in Islamorada

Back Country Bonanza

100% (3) Guided by Eric
17 ft 1 - 2 People From $600
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Inshore, Flats Fishing Charter in Islamorada

Islamorada Flats And Backcountry

100% (6) Guided by Gw
17 ft 1 - 2 People From $600
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What are the best live bait fishing charters in Islamorada?

The best live bait fishing charters in Islamorada are:

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

Our Damn Good Guides currently offer 112 live bait fishing trips in Islamorada, and the most popular trips in the area are Offshore Thrills guided by Paul, Epic Islamorada Inshore guided by Ron, and Islamorada Fishing with Capt Pete guided by Pete.

Our guides in Islamorada are rated a 4.9 out of 5 based on 3806 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 Islamorada? Check out our beginner and family friendly live bait fishing guides in Islamorada.

What types of live bait fishing charters are common in Islamorada?

Deep Sea fishing is the most popular type of fishing for live bait fishing in Islamorada as well as inshore fishing, nearshore fishing, and flats fishing.

The most commonly sought after species for live bait fishing in Islamorada are: 1. tarpon, 2. mangrove snapper, 3. snook, 4. mahi mahi, and 5. blackfin tuna.

How much do Islamorada live bait fishing charters cost?

Prices for live bait fishing in Islamorada can range anywhere from about $700 to $2,200, but the average price for a half day trip for live bait fishing in Islamorada is $909. The average price for a full day trip for live bait fishing in Islamorada is $1,429.

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 Islamorada?

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

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

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

Recent Reviews

  • ★★★★★
    Great time GW worked hard to put us on fish in tough conditions. We will be back

    James B. | December 16, 2024

    Trip: Islamorada Inshore Fishing Fun!

  • ★★★★★
    Captain Andrew. Aka drew. What can i say. From the very start he communicated with us he wanted to make sure we had time to cast net some great bait and he did. Hardest working guide ive ever seen. And im 60 so seen quite a few. Andrew put us on fish all day long. Incredibly knowledgea le about the entire area and fishing area. My wrist and right arm are a bit sore from catching so many fish. The big target today for me was Snook. He put us on them. I lost 2 in slot snook in the mangrove roots probably 28 to 30. But caught at leat 5 in the 24to 27 inch range and another 8 in the 14 to 22 or so. Always busy always catchin and fi ding them. We also caught some big jack cravele big ones. Make your arm hurt. Lol. Plenty of mangrove snapper a couple barracuda and a bull shark. All day. Fun day. Now im tired. Took my wife to just hang out. She loved it. Great fishing trip with this man. Mike and Tami. Jacksonville florida.

    Michaeel F. | November 15, 2024

    Trip: Key Largo Backcountry

  • ★★★★★
    Captain Dan and Ryan were fantastic. The ocean was pretty rough that day but they helped us have a great time and pull in quite a few fish. We’ll be back again next year and will definitely look to hire them again!

    Moira V. | November 8, 2024

    Trip: Deep Sea, Wreck and Reef

  • ★★★★★
    Eric was great we were catching fish the entire time. I wanted to catch a tarpon and in 10 minutes we had landed one. Exceptional trip tarpon snook and grouper. I would recommend to anyone who wants to catch fish

    Walter L. | October 21, 2024

    Trip: Back Country Bonanza

  • ★★★★★
    Patrick is a very knowledgeable and hard-working guide we’re from South Louisiana and fish all the time. It was great to learn some different techniques down here in Florida. We will definitely book with him again great time. Excellent service!

    Tom L. | October 16, 2024

    Trip: Classic Keys Inshore Fishing

  • ★★★★★
    Hey Anglers, Born and raised here in Florida I feel like i know quite a bit about fishing, but our fishing guide Andrew was as good as they come. Hands down the best guide I have ever been out on the water with down here in the Keys. We pulled off a Keys slam... Tarpon, Snook, and Redfish. What a great day on the water. Thank Andrew for treating us to an amazing day. Tight lines, Frank

    Frank R. | September 28, 2024

    Trip: Key Largo Silver Kings

  • ★★★★★
    Great time with Capt. Daniel . Over 25 years of experience and it shows. Good guy that went the extra mile to make us feel welcomed.

    Brandon &. | September 13, 2024

    Trip: Deep Sea, Wreck and Reef

  • ★★★★★
    Super guide. Knows the waters and area. Had a great time.

    David G. | September 12, 2024

    Trip: Flats fishing

  • ★★★★★
    Tyler was awesome! Super nice guy who is incredibly knowledgeable about fishing the Everglades. We hooked multiple tarpon and Tyler cleaned our mangrove snapper which made for some great fish tacos that night. Highly recommend him to anyone looking for a unique Everglades experience!

    Michael S. | September 9, 2024

    Trip: Everglades Fishing Trip

  • ★★★★★
    Great Experience!! Super knowledgeable Captain, learned alot from him and had a blast catching snapper.

    Jessica L. | September 7, 2024

    Trip: Ocean Thrills with Captain Don

  • ★★★★★
    Amazing trip! Lots of laughs and tons of fish! We even got our target fish which was tarpon. Captain mark is great and we will definitely use him again.

    Angela F. | September 6, 2024

    Trip: Everglades Inshore Trip

  • ★★★★★
    Awesome trip, would recommend without hesitation!

    Steven B. | August 31, 2024

    Trip: Islamorada Live Action Fishing

  • ★★★★★
    Jason is an exceptional fisherman and superb steward of the wildlife surrounding the Keys! We caught tons of fish and had a great time with him! We would recommend taking a charter out with him!!

    Jessica P. | August 31, 2024

    Trip: Epic Biscayne Bay Trip

  • ★★★★★
    Jay was an experienced captain who took us on an incredible fishing excursion. We were a group mixed fishing experience, caught tons of fish, and took plenty home with us for dinner! 10/10. We will be back!

    Paige H. | August 17, 2024

    Trip: Epic Biscayne Bay Trip

  • ★★★★★
    What a Great Trip, Ben was a Great Guide, We laughed and caught fish and had fun.

    Richard H. | August 3, 2024

    Trip: Tavernier Backcountry Fishing

  • ★★★★★
    Very good trip…Caught the limit on snapper and grouper. Fun guy to hang out with for the day! Highly recommend!

    Craig W. | July 31, 2024

    Trip: Ocean Thrills with Captain Don

  • ★★★★★
    We had a great time! They catered to all the fishing levels and interest! As one of my bridesmaid’s said… what a perfect activity we fished, we chilled on the boat, we talked, drank, napped, and sunned at our own liking.

    Madison T. | July 30, 2024

    Trip: Full Day Trip

  • ★★★★★
    Had a great time. Capt. Bill did and amazing job!

    Seth H. | July 11, 2024

    Trip: Full day

  • ★★★★★
    Had a great trip with Capt Dylan. He worked hard for us and he delivered. Super perfessional, easy going and fun. Couldn’t have asked for a better time! We will definitely be back!

    Gary G. | July 10, 2024

    Trip: SALTWATER SAFARI REEF TRIP

  • ★★★★★
    Great trip, Captain Andrew is super knowledgeable. He put us on fish quickly and accommodated all our requests, including a 100 lb shark for my daughter.

    Eliot R. | July 3, 2024

    Trip: Key Largo Backcountry

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