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Everything to Know About Booking a Palmetto bottom fishing charter

What are the best bottom fishing charters in Palmetto?

The best bottom fishing charters in Palmetto are:

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

Our Damn Good Guides currently offer 93 bottom fishing trips in Palmetto, and the most popular trips in the area are 8-12 Hour Offshore Trip guided by Justin, Off-Shore Charters guided by Richard, and 10 Hour Trip – American Red Snapper guided by Richard.

Our guides in Palmetto are rated a 4.96 out of 5 based on 9511 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 Palmetto? Check out our beginner and family friendly bottom fishing guides in Palmetto.

What types of bottom fishing charters are common in Palmetto?

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

The most commonly sought after species for bottom fishing in Palmetto are: 1. red grouper, 2. amberjack, 3. blackfin tuna, 4. cobia, and 5. gag grouper.

How much do Palmetto bottom fishing charters cost?

Prices for bottom fishing in Palmetto can range anywhere from about $600 to $2,350, but the average price for a half day trip for bottom fishing in Palmetto is $888. The average price for a full day trip for bottom fishing in Palmetto is $1,563.

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 Palmetto?

The most popular season to go on a bottom fishing charter in Palmetto is summer, and most anglers book their trips 2 days in advance.

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

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

Recent Reviews

  • ★★★★★
    Going out with Captain Brad was a great time. He is a no nonsense guide who went above and beyond to get us on the fish. Even in not so great weather, he made sure we all had a great time.

    Richard J. | October 5, 2026

    Trip: Tampa Inshore Trip

  • ★★★★★
    I brought my son down for a weekend of cast and bkast. We soent all day Sunday with Captain Vasiliy aka The Russian Redneck. He runs a very nice wellcraft center consolw. Boat is in great shape with lots if room. We met at the boat launch around 0745 and after quick introductions we shoved off. A quixk stop at a marina baitshop on our way and the day began. We hit an area on tge way out fir maybe 30 min to catch some live baitfish and puahed offshore around 8-9 miles. Over our 8 hour charter we moved to several locations. If a spot got slow, pulled anchor and off to another. I didnt count total fish caught, but several dozen grunts, at least 15 grouper, a hog fish, some others im nor familiar with. We lost a couple big fish. Guessing they were goliaths. I will absolutely go fish with him again. If youre looking fir a friendlt captain who keeps you on the fish this is the one.

    Kurt V. | September 29, 2026

    Trip: 8 Hours Fishing Trip

  • ★★★★★
    We had a blast. The captain is was attentive and fun to be with. We will definitely do it again.

    Gregory W. | September 23, 2026

    Trip: 6 Hour Sarasota Fishing Trip

  • ★★★★★
    Excellent day out on the boat with Capt. Charlie. We caught plenty of fish, threw some back in and had a good time. Capt. Charlie knew his fishing spots. Would definitely go again!!. Thank you Charlie.

    Cheryl L. | September 15, 2026

    Trip: 5 HR Inshore Trips

  • ★★★★★
    Excellent guide Great personality Will gladly go out again and recommend We had a fantastic time and caught plenty of red grouper!!!!!!

    Richard T. | September 14, 2026

    Trip: Offshore Trip - 27' Cape Horn

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