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Flats Fury With Captain Eric

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4 Hour Flats Trip For 2

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Everything to Know About Booking an Islamorada live bait fishing charter

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

Our Damn Good Guides currently offer 97 live bait fishing trips in Islamorada, and the most popular trips in the area are Islamorada Reefs & Wrecks guided by Sal, Flats Fury With Captain Eric guided by Eric, and 4 Hour Flats Trip For 2 guided by Ted.

Our guides in Islamorada 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 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 deep sea fishing, nearshore fishing, and inshore fishing.

The most commonly sought after species for live bait fishing in Islamorada are: 1. black grouper, 2. hogfish, 3. lane snapper, 4. red grouper, and 5. mangrove snapper.

How much do Islamorada live bait fishing charters cost?

Prices for live bait fishing in Islamorada can range anywhere from about $750 to $2,700, but the average price for a half day trip for live bait fishing in Islamorada is $1,142. The average price for a full day trip for live bait fishing in Islamorada is $1,738.

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 spring, 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

  • ★★★★★
    What an awesome guy,the most knowledgeable professional,his perseverance paid off in the end thanks for a great trip

    Dino M. | November 18, 2025

    Trip: Islamorada Backcountry Or Nearshore

  • ★★★★★
    Andy was great! Got us on the fish and had a ton of laughs. Strongly recommended

    Kevin C. | November 15, 2025

    Trip: Islamorada Inshore And Flats Fshing

  • ★★★★★
    Chris was outstanding as a captain. Aside from is plentiful fishing knowledge and keeping us on bites all day long he was good to talk to and kept us on the fish the entire time we were out there. Even with a shorter half day trip Chris made sure to get us as much fish as possible in the shortened amount of time. The boat was very well kept and gave us many pointers as to how to prepare and cook the fish we caught. Would definitely recommend and hope to be back very soon!

    Adam T. | October 13, 2025

    Trip: Reef, Wreck, And Patch Reef Trip

  • ★★★★★
    Paul and first mate Gary worked hard all day on our 8 hour trip offshore. Targeting Blackfin Tuna, Mackerel and Sailfish all day and keeping us over the fish with consistent bites. Would definitely recommend to anybody who wants a good experience offshore and will hopefully be back again in the future.

    Adam T. | October 13, 2025

    Trip: Ultimate Offshore Thrills

  • ★★★★★
    Had a wonderful time. Caught lots of fish. Captain and crew were great.

    Keith A. | September 16, 2025

    Trip: Key Largo Offshore Fishing

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