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Inshore, Nearshore, River, Flats Fishing Charter in Melbourne

Guided Half Day Fishing Charter

NEW Guided by Jeffrey
24 ft 1 - 8 People From $500
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Inshore, River, Flats Fishing Charter in Melbourne

Inshore Fishing Trip

NEW Guided by Kyler
20 ft 1 - 3 People From $400
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Inshore Fishing Charter in Melbourne

Melbourne Inshore Assault

100% (1) Guided by Owen
21 ft 1 - 4 People From $375
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Fishing in Destin
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Inshore, Jetty Fishing Charter near Melbourne

The Sebastian Inlet Snook N Reds

100% (1) Guided by Robert
17 ft 1 - 2 People From $300
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Fishing in Destin
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Inshore, Flats Fishing Charter near Melbourne

Inshore Bay And Flats Fishing

100% (1) Guided by Matt
22 ft 1 - 4 People From $400
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Deep Sea, Nearshore Fishing Charter near Melbourne

Full Day On 48 Ft

NEW Guided by Gil
40 ft 1 - 6 People From $1,850
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Fishing in Destin
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Nearshore Fishing Charter near Melbourne

Half Day Trip – Nearshore

100% (1) Guided by Jeremy
22 ft 1 - 4 People From $600
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Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin

Inshore, Nearshore, Flats Fishing Charter near Melbourne

Panga Fishing With Captain Chris

100% (2) Guided by Christian
18 ft 1 - 3 People From $400
Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin
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Inshore, Nearshore Fishing Charter near Melbourne

Half Day Nearshore

NEW Guided by Richard
22 ft 1 - 4 People From $400
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Fishing in Destin
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Fishing in Destin

Nearshore Fishing Charter near Melbourne

4-8 Hours Nearshore Morning Trip

100% (1) Guided by David
22 ft 1 - 4 People From $450
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Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin

Inshore, Jetty, Flats Fishing Charter near Melbourne

Inshore Fishing Adventure

NEW Guided by Chad
22 ft 1 - 12 People From $500
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Inshore Fishing Charter near Melbourne

New Smyrna Beach Inshore Trip

NEW Guided by Ryan
40 ft 1 - 6 People From $500
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Everything to Know About Booking a Melbourne bottom fishing charter

What are the best bottom fishing charters in Melbourne?

The best bottom fishing charters in Melbourne are:

Why should I book a bottom fishing charter in Melbourne with Captain Experiences?

Our Damn Good Guides currently offer 17 bottom fishing trips in Melbourne, and the most popular trips in the area are Guided half day fishing charter guided by , Inshore Fishing Trip guided by , and Melbourne Inshore Assault guided by .

Our guides in Melbourne are rated a 4.97 out of 5 based on 4378 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 bottom fishing guides / fishing lessons in Melbourne? Check out our beginner and family friendly bottom fishing guides in Melbourne.

What types of bottom fishing charters are common in Melbourne?

Inshore fishing is the most popular type of fishing for bottom fishing in Melbourne as well as river fishing, flats fishing, and nearshore fishing.

The most commonly sought after species for bottom fishing in Melbourne are: 1. redfish, 2. mangrove snapper, 3. snook, 4. black drum, and 5. tarpon.

How much do Melbourne bottom fishing charters cost?

Prices for bottom fishing in Melbourne can range anywhere from about $450 to $2,175, but the average price for a half day trip for bottom fishing in Melbourne is $915. The average price for a full day trip for bottom fishing in Melbourne is $1,675.

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 bottom fishing charter in Melbourne?

The most popular season to go on a bottom fishing charter in Melbourne is spring, and most anglers book their trips 7 days in advance.

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

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

Recent Reviews

  • ★★★★★
    Steve was the greatest! We had so much fun and caught several big bass. We will absolutely book again!

    Jon S. | April 13, 2025

    Trip: Orlando Bass Fishing Charter

  • ★★★★★
    Steve was awesome, super flexible. He was great with the kids, he was social and made the whole trip fun. My son and his friends had an absolute blast for his birthday and my son caught his personal best bass. Thanks again captain steve.

    Jordan A. | April 6, 2025

    Trip: Pontoon Fishing Charter

  • ★★★★★
    Jeremy was great! Maintained good conversation with myself and the two young boys we brought along. They had lots of fun out on the Indian River. Jeremy definitely knows some good spots and we will be going fishing with him again.

    Terry T. | March 22, 2025

    Trip: Half Day Trip – Nearshore

  • ★★★★★
    Great trip and good fishing Thanks Mike

    Michael P. | March 21, 2025

    Trip: 5-8 Hour Sebastian Fishing

  • ★★★★★
    We had a great experience for our 1st time fishing salt water fish. Communication was excellent. Received confirmation email in less than an hour. Then followed our boarding pass via email. Rob also sent me a personal text w/ a choice of launch sites and a direct way to contact him. Phone or text. Very personal touch in my humble opinion. We met at the exact time scheduled. Then there was the fishing!!! We really never had a moment without action. Within 10 minutes we were catching fish. It continued until we ran out of bare. Took a quick detour & we caught some more bare. Just more fish to catch. I thought it fun. Went back to fishing. We were having a problem landing the really big ones. However, one memorable moment was when I had a big fighter on, then a shark came & ate my fish, cutting my line. What a fish story, but it's true! Rob is a great, friendly guy. Easy to talk/joke with. I highly recommend you try this, if even for 4 hrs like we did. The price for 2 people is well worth it! Try it yourself. Memorable trip.

    Ron Z. | March 8, 2025

    Trip: The Sebastian Inlet Snook N Reds

  • ★★★★★
    Rick was great. We were tied to a one day trip due to work and the weather wasn’t great. Rick knew we couldn’t get out as far as we wanted safely and he worked hard to get us on fish of some kind even in suboptimal conditions. We didn’t catch a lot but we did catch fish. And Rick did his best to get us on the fish.

    Joshua M. | March 2, 2025

    Trip: 5-8 Hour Sebastian Fishing

  • ★★★★★
    Awesome guide, put us on fish, re-tied quickly after multiple shark breaks. Went past scheduled time to put us on a 10+ pound fish to finish the day. Made for a great experience!

    Seth S. | March 2, 2025

    Trip: 6-8 Hours Offshore Morning Trip

  • ★★★★★
    Christian was Great. Communicated well after the booking even asking if I had any special requests for our trip. We went out for shark, unfortunately the sharks weren’t interested in biting this particular day. At no fault of Christian’s though. Tried multiple spots, different bait and fishing techniques in an attempt to get us a bite. Even though no sharks were caught today, I’ll definitely reach out to Christian next time I’m in the area to try again.

    William H. | March 1, 2025

    Trip: "Florida Classic" Shark Hunt

  • ★★★★★
    Had a blast with Steven would definitely go again!

    Trevor P. | September 9, 2024

    Trip: Inshore Saltwater Adventure

  • ★★★★★
    Captain Brad was awesome! We were part of his crew and although it wasn’t the greatest of water conditions, we still ended the day with fun fishing. Would highly recommend Brad. We will be back

    Bryan S. | August 29, 2024

    Trip: New Smyrna Deep Sea Fishing

  • ★★★★★
    The four of us had a great time fishing with Captain Todd! We did a quick morning trip and it was just enough for all of us to catch a handful of fish. Todd was very knowledgeable and a great guide. Would definitely go again!

    Natalie B. | August 22, 2024

    Trip: 3 hour AM Quick Trip

  • ★★★★★
    Thank you Capt Neal for getting us in on short notice. Had a great time!

    Mark C. | August 7, 2024

    Trip: 2-Hour Oak Hill Quick Trip

  • ★★★★★
    Steven did a good job. Caught lots of fish including some large ones

    Jon A. | August 6, 2024

    Trip: Inshore Saltwater Adventure

  • ★★★★★
    My 9 year old son and I had a wonderful time. Captain Neal was friendly and informative. We caught trout, sailcat, and hooked and saw a tarpon but it broke the line about 10-15 feet from the boat. It was amazing. We are returning to Florida in December and we will be booking with Captain Neal again.

    Jeremy P. | August 3, 2024

    Trip: 2-Hour Oak Hill Quick Trip

  • ★★★★★
    Captain Brad and his first mate were awesome!! He really knows his stuff and strives to make sure everyone on board is happy and catch fish. Highly recommend!

    Chad P. | July 31, 2024

    Trip: New Smyrna Deep Sea Fishing

  • ★★★★★
    Captain Neal is a very knowledgeable Captain, very laid back and a great teacher. It was a slow bite at the beginning of our trip but Captain Neal put us on the fish. We caught many Trout, brought in 4 keepers, a ladyfish, several Kack " Crevalle, and the shark pictured. Great time. Plan on booking again when I am in town.

    George S. | July 28, 2024

    Trip: 2-Hour Oak Hill Quick Trip

  • ★★★★★
    Todd was great! Very informative regarding species of fish being caught. He cleaned our fish we kept as well. It was awesome being able to eat fresh catch same day! We will definitely make this an annual event during our beach trip from now on.

    Nicole L. | July 27, 2024

    Trip: 3 hour AM Quick Trip

  • ★★★★★
    Captain Neal was an excellent guide and fisherman. We were on fish in the first thirty minutes and caught over 2 dozen fish. We absolutely recommend using his service and can’t wait to go back out with him again!

    Matthew L. | June 29, 2024

    Trip: Indian River Fishing Frenzy

  • ★★★★★
    Terrific Day! We had a great time and full kudos!

    Charles P. | June 2, 2024

    Trip: Tarpon Trips Mosquito Lagoon

  • ★★★★★
    Knowledgeable guide knows the waterways. Put us on a big snook and tarpon. Very enjoyable back water trip. Would definitely recommend Owen!

    Glenn M. | May 27, 2024

    Trip: Melbourne Inshore Assault

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