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Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin

Inshore, Flats Fishing in Key Largo

Key Largo Adventure

100% (73) Guided by Andrew
24 ft 1 - 6 People From $700
Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin

Inshore, Flats Fishing in Jacksonville

Jacksonville Inshore Fishing

100% (23) Guided by Bill
25 ft 1 - 6 People From $495
Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin

Inshore, Nearshore, Flats in Naples

Naples Fishing Adventure

100% (8) Guided by Perry
23 ft 1 - 4 People From $600
Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin

Inshore, Flats Fishing in Clearwater

Clearwater Inshore Fishing

100% (9) Guided by Alex
22 ft 1 - 4 People From $500
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Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin

Inshore, Nearshore, Flats in St. Petersburg

Targeted Flats Fishing

100% (13) Guided by Dillon
20 ft 1 - 6 People From $499
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Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin

Inshore, Nearshore, Jetty in Fort Walton Beach

Captain's Discretion

98% (64) Guided by Joey
24 ft 1 - 6 People From $720
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Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin

Deep Sea, Nearshore Fishing in Fort Lauderdale

Fort Lauderdale Fishing Adventure

100% (3) Guided by Colton
28 ft 1 - 10 People From $450
Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin

Inshore, Jetty, River, Flats in Saint George Island

Bay & Flats Inshore Fishing Charter

NEW Managed by Krista
25 ft 1 - 12 People From $495
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Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin

Inshore, Nearshore Fishing in Islamorada

Bay/Reef/Inshore Fishing Charter

96% (50) Guided by Pete
23 ft 1 - 4 People From $700
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This trip is managed by a veteran of the US armed forces.
Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin

Inshore, Nearshore Fishing in St. Augustine

Captain's Choice - 24' Tidewater

100% (10) Guided by Adam
24 ft 1 - 6 People From $600
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Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin

Inshore, Nearshore, Flats in Islamorada

Everglades Inshore Trip

100% (22) Guided by Mark
24 ft 1 - 6 People From $650
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Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin

Deep Sea, Nearshore, Flats in Tarpon Springs

Tarpon Springs Gulf Fishing

100% (4) Guided by Ben
24 ft 1 - 4 People From $600
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Everything to Know About Booking a Florida live bait fishing charter

What are the best live bait fishing charters in Florida?

The best live bait fishing charters in Florida are:

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

Our Damn Good Guides currently offer 1174 live bait fishing trips in Florida, and the most popular trips in the area are Key Largo Adventure guided by Andrew, Jacksonville Inshore Fishing guided by Bill, and Naples Fishing Adventure guided by Perry.

Our guides in Florida are rated a 4.89 out of 5 based on 4473 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 Florida? Check out our beginner and family friendly live bait fishing guides in Florida.

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

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

The most commonly sought after species for live bait fishing in Florida are: 1. kingfish, 2. redfish, 3. mangrove snapper, 4. mahi mahi, and 5. gag grouper.

How much do Florida live bait fishing charters cost?

Prices for live bait fishing in Florida can range anywhere from about $600 to $2,800, but the average price for a half day trip for live bait fishing in Florida is $838. The average price for a full day trip for live bait fishing in Florida is $2,371.

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 Florida?

The most popular season to go on a live bait fishing charter in Florida is spring, and most anglers book their trips 6 days in advance.

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

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

Recent Reviews

  • ★★★★★
    Believe all the good reviews Andrew has. We had such a great time in the Everglades catching sea trout, jacks, snapper, snook, a bull shark and a nurse shark. Couldn’t have been more pleased with this captain and deckhand. Very polite and prompt on getting you baited up and back in the water. If you are reading this review and wondering who to book a trip with, do not hesitate to book with Andrew.

    Kevin W. | May 6, 2025

    Trip: Key Largo Adventure

  • ★★★★★
    Great day, with even better fishing! Adam was a great guide and was very attentive to every detail. Highly recommend booking with him!

    Bradley A. | May 3, 2025

    Trip: Offshore Trip - 27' Cape Horn

  • ★★★★★
    Captain Don was very knowledgeable and very patient, especially with our 15 year old son! We caught several yellow-tail snapper and learned so much! Would absolutely book with Captain Don again & highly recommend!! Thank you, Sir, for a wonderful fishing charter experience in the beautiful Islamorada!!

    Takieah F. | May 1, 2025

    Trip: Ocean Thrills with Captain Don

  • ★★★★★
    Alex took us out with a 10 year old. He was excellent with all of us. Put us on some fish and had an awesome time. Definitely will go back if we are in Destin again.

    Karson K. | May 1, 2025

    Trip: Destin Bottom Fishing and Trolling!

  • ★★★★★
    Great family trip finishing for snapper. Everyone on the boat caught a fish. Captain Wayne did a great job putting us on the fish.

    Mike D. | April 29, 2025

    Trip: Backcountry Trip - 25' Custom

  • ★★★★★
    I had a great day in the Lower Keys with Capt. Robert. It was my first time salt-water fly fishing. He gave me lots of good advice. The fishing was excellent — and his knowledge of the area and technique is extensive. As a lady fisher, I appreciate some guidance on how to and Robert gave enough without over doing it. We landed five bonefish on a half day’s trip — and several were big! All gave a good fight. I missed several permit by being not fast on the draw but really stoked to have had a shot. Loved it!! I am already planning my next trip.

    Pamela P. | April 29, 2025

    Trip: Big Pine Key Action

  • ★★★★★
    We had a lot of fun

    Evan V. | April 27, 2025

    Trip: 4-8 Hour Fishing Trip

  • ★★★★★
    Great trip. Thanks we will use you guys again

    John W. | April 27, 2025

    Trip: Offshore Hookfest

  • ★★★★★
    Great time this am with Capt. Pete…out for finicky Tarpon and it proved they certainly are. A couple bites but no luck…however, we did hook up on two nice 6ft nurse sharks! Will def come back.

    Rich C. | April 26, 2025

    Trip: Inshore Tarpon Trip

  • ★★★★★
    Joe and John (first mate) did a fantastic job putting us on fish! We brought home a load and had a great time.

    Darryl S. | April 16, 2025

    Trip: Full Day St Pete Offshore

  • ★★★★★
    Great experience, Great time.

    Michael B. | April 12, 2025

    Trip: Islamorada Live Action Fishing

  • ★★★★★
    AA++ Took us out, at our request, when a lot of others cancelled because of the wind. Seas were a little rough but he put us on the Fish ! Great day IMO ! Would definitely use again !

    W.t. P. | April 10, 2025

    Trip: Ocean Thrills with Captain Don

  • ★★★★★
    Hank hit all the right spots to catch enough tasty sheepshead fish and snapper to make a great fishing day out of a bad weather one. As a fair weather recreational boater and fisherman we were able to avoid the seasickness from the choppy windy conditions and make it worthwhile for the 3 teen boys for 4 hours hooking probably twenty fish with 8 good size keepers filleted by him right on shore.

    James A. | April 5, 2025

    Trip: 4-8 Hour Fishing Trip

  • ★★★★★
    We had a fantastic day fishing with Captain Justin. He was helpful and knowledgeable. We enjoyed his company and appreciated his expertise. We will be booking again the next time we are in the Fort Myers area.

    Tracie S. | April 1, 2025

    Trip: Inshore Insanity Ft Myers Beach

  • ★★★★★
    Kenny was AMAZING! The fish weren’t biting but we had such a great time! Richard was unable to take us out due to a scheduling conflict but Kenny was there to take us out. He took us to several different spots and tried all the tricks but they just weren’t biting. Had the BEST time with him and would definitely book with Kenny again!

    Nick L. | March 30, 2025

    Trip: Back Bay Trip – 27’ Carolina

  • ★★★★★
    Amazing trip. All crew members were extremely kind, experienced and fun to be around 10/10 would go again

    Max G. | March 28, 2025

    Trip: Ultimate Offshore Thrills

  • ★★★★★
    Had an excellent morning catching multi-species of fish. First time ocean fishing with my four sons during spring break. 4 hour trip start to finish yielded a total of 40ish fish. Highly recommended. Capt Cory cleaned our catches right at the dock.

    Matthew S. | March 26, 2025

    Trip: FWB Quick Run

  • ★★★★★
    Very professional and knowledgeable!

    Slate F. | March 26, 2025

    Trip: Summerland Key Flats Action

  • ★★★★★
    Great time with Billy today (3/24/25). He went out of his way to make the kids smile! Much appreciated sir

    Brent T. | March 24, 2025

    Trip: Inshore Bay/flats

  • ★★★★★
    Great day. Recommend Justin and will use him on future trips.

    Sean V. | March 24, 2025

    Trip: Inshore Insanity Ft Myers Beach

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