Damn Good Nearshore Fishing Charters In Ochopee

Our Damn Good Guides currently offer 19 nearshore trips in Ochopee, and the most popular trips in the area are Half Day - Ten Thousand Islands guided by Mitch, Full Day - Everglades National Park guided by Mitch, and Morning 2,4,or 8 Hour Inshore Trip guided by Jamie.

Our guides in Ochopee are rated a 4.86 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.

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The most commonly sought after species for nearshore fishing are: 1. black drum, 2. blacktip shark, 3. cobia, 4. florida pompano, and 5. goliath grouper.

The most common fishing techniques in Ochopee are artificial lure fishing, light tackle fishing, and live bait fishing but sight casting and topwater fishing are popular as well.

Prices for nearshore fishing in Ochopee can range anywhere from about $550 to $2,200, but the average price for a half day trip for nearshore fishing in Ochopee is $886. The average price for a full day trip for nearshore fishing in Ochopee is $1,740.

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 nearshore fishing in Ochopee is spring, and most anglers book their trips 20 days in advance.

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