Damn Good Lobster Fishing Charters In Islamorada

Our Damn Good Guides currently offer 20 lobster trips in Islamorada, and the most popular trips in the area are Lobster Free Dive Trip guided by Chris, Lobstering & Snorkeling guided by Janis, and Lobstering guided by Ben.

Our guides in Islamorada are rated a 4.97 out of 5 based on 5945 verified reviews on Captain Experiences.

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

The most common fishing techniques in Islamorada are spearfishing, scalloping, and gigging but bottom fishing and cut bait fishing are popular as well.

Prices for lobster in Islamorada can range anywhere from about $850 to $3,000, but the average price for a half day trip for lobster in Islamorada is $1,724. The average price for a full day trip for lobster in Islamorada is $2,190.

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.

The most popular season for lobster fishing in Islamorada is summer, and most anglers book their trips 31 days in advance.

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.