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Marco Island Charter Fishing

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Marco Island Offshore Hook-Up

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Marco Island Limits And Trophies

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Inshore, Flats Fishing Charter in Marco Island

Backwater Big Boys

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Beginners Welcome - Fishing 101

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Naples Backcountry Trip

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Everything to Know About Booking a Marco Island live bait fishing charter

What are the best live bait fishing charters in Marco Island?

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

Our Damn Good Guides currently offer 23 live bait fishing trips in Marco Island, and the most popular trips in the area are Marco Island Charter Fishing guided by Randy, Marco Island Offshore Hook-Up guided by Tanner, and Backwater Big Boys guided by Chris.

Our guides in Marco Island are rated a 4.97 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 live bait fishing guides / fishing lessons in Marco Island? Check out our beginner and family friendly live bait fishing guides in Marco Island.

What types of live bait fishing charters are common in Marco Island?

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

The most commonly sought after species for live bait fishing in Marco Island are: 1. mangrove snapper, 2. redfish, 3. snook, 4. speckled trout, and 5. spanish mackerel.

How much do Marco Island live bait fishing charters cost?

Prices for live bait fishing in Marco Island can range anywhere from about $500 to $2,500, but the average price for a half day trip for live bait fishing in Marco Island is $802. The average price for a full day trip for live bait fishing in Marco Island is $1,680.

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 Marco Island?

The most popular season to go on a live bait fishing charter in Marco Island is spring, and most anglers book their trips 28 days in advance.

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

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

Recent Reviews

  • ★★★★★
    We had a great time fishing with Capt Tim! His knowledge of the area maximized our time on the water, and his personality added to our enjoyment. Can’t wait to get out there again!

    David S. | October 29, 2024

    Trip: Red Hot! 🔥 Let's Go Fishing!

  • ★★★★★
    Edwin was the man! I went on a trip with my friend and my father, and we had a great time. We all got on some great fights with Goliath grouper which we won’t forget any time soon. Edwin was extremely accommodating with our plans, as weather was a big concern. He was very knowledgeable about the area, and provided us with many different options to fish throughout the trip. The boat and gear is all top notch as well. I have had a handful of experiences with different captains, and Edwin is as good as they come! I would recommend to anyone looking to have a good time and catch some fish!

    Dylan C. | October 18, 2024

    Trip: I'll Be Your Capt'n

  • ★★★★★
    Captain Edwin is the best guide around! His boat is brand new, Triton, newer than the listing shows. He took us straight to the giant grouper, we had fish in the boat within minutes of setting the trolling motor on spot lock. After the grouper bite slowed down, we ran to the mangroves and sight fished snook. He definitely knows what he is doing and didn't act like a smart-ass all day like other guides I've seen in the past. Super laid back and all business with the fish

    Richard F. | October 5, 2024

    Trip: Beginners Welcome - Fishing 101

  • ★★★★★
    Edwin was a great Captain. He was very easy to get along with and very knowledgeable with fishing and where to go to find great fishing spots. He was a pleasure to spend six hours with. I would recommend him to anyone and look forward to seeing him again soon.

    Todd M. | August 23, 2024

    Trip: Beginners Welcome - Fishing 101

  • ★★★★★
    Great Trip!

    Glenn A. | June 24, 2024

    Trip: Everglades Super Slam

  • ★★★★★
    What a great trip. Great Captain, great boat, great fishing. Grouper, snapper, shark, trigger fish, barracuda, lots of other species. Saw dolphins and sea turtles. Overall great experience. Thank you Joseph.

    Ryan M. | May 14, 2024

    Trip: Offshore Limits and Trophies!

  • ★★★★★
    Experienced fisherman. On the water a lot and knows where and what fish you can catch to make sure you have the best day.

    Eric K. | April 17, 2024

    Trip: I'll Be Your Capt'n

  • ★★★★★
    Great Captain! Friendly, accommodating + got us on fish!!!

    Rich C. | March 29, 2024

    Trip: Everglades Super Slam

  • ★★★★★
    Ariel is a fantastic fishing guide, captain ariel is very nice and knowledgeable, the kids had fun and caught few nice fish , will definitely come back next year

    Maan B. | March 28, 2024

    Trip: Everglades Super Slam

  • ★★★★★
    Really enjoyed our fishing with Edwin. He did a great job! I really had fun and caught fish all day long.

    Kurt M. | March 27, 2024

    Trip: Hook 'em for Lunch

  • ★★★★★
    Edwin was a great guide! He got us on some good fish for my son and it was a fun trip! I would recommend him to everyone!

    Kelby W. | March 22, 2024

    Trip: Hook 'em for Lunch

  • ★★★★★
    Captain Brandon was an awesome fishing guide! We have a 7 & 8 year and they have always wanted to catch a shark when we take fishing excursions. So this time I booked with Captain Brandon just for that reason. We landed some great bull sharks and had a great time. Capt. Brandon was also amazing with our kids. Since there is some waiting involved when fishing for sharks, he made the time enjoyable by being so engaged with our kids which I know they appreciated. I would highly recommend Capt. Brandon as a fishing guide and plan to book with him again.

    Kirk B. | March 18, 2024

    Trip: Shark Trip - 26' Sea Chaser

  • ★★★★★
    Hello Captain, second day of fishing. Inshore today fishing the mangroves s.w. Florida. Great! Snook, reddish, big tarpon rolling on the surface. Everglades wildlife special bonus!

    John C. | March 4, 2024

    Trip: Naples Hook-Up

  • ★★★★★
    Had a fantastic day of deep sea fishing, offshore, with Captain Joe. Red snapper, grouper, a surprise dolphin encounter. Had a blast! Thanks Captain!! P.s. was great how simple you make it to book a charter online!

    John C. | March 3, 2024

    Trip: Naples Offshore Structure

  • ★★★★★
    Great captain!

    Doug K. | March 3, 2024

    Trip: Naples Hook-Up

  • ★★★★★
    Captain Joe was awesome, super knowledgeable about where different species of fish are. We absolutely loved our day of fishing with him.

    Pavlina S. | February 25, 2024

    Trip: Naples Offshore Structure

  • ★★★★★
    We had a terrific time on our fishing trip! Edwin is a wonderful captain and a lot of fun!

    Judith A. | February 24, 2024

    Trip: Hook 'em for Lunch

  • ★★★★★
    My Grandson & I went out with Captain Joe on Thursday 2/22. They were very professional We had a great day & my grandson caught a 6’ lemon shark

    Russell A. | February 23, 2024

    Trip: Naples Offshore Structure

  • ★★★★★
    Had a great time!!

    William M. | February 20, 2024

    Trip: Naples Backcountry Trip

  • ★★★★★
    We had so much fun with captain joe on our deep sea fishing trip! We have been on a few different deep sea fishing trips but this was by far the best experience we have had! They took us to a couple different spots that were all very successful and we had a blast catching a 200 lb Goliath grouper. Would definitely go with them again!

    James T. | February 17, 2024

    Trip: Naples Offshore Structure

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