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Everything to Know About Booking a Palmetto live bait fishing charter

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

Our Damn Good Guides currently offer 88 live bait fishing trips in Palmetto, and the most popular trips in the area are Tampa Bay Inshore/Nearshore Classic guided by Joe, Tampa Bay's Got It All! guided by Eric, and Grouper, AJ's, Tuna, and More guided by Taylor.

Our guides in Palmetto are rated a 4.96 out of 5 based on 5871 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 Palmetto? Check out our beginner and family friendly live bait fishing guides in Palmetto.

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

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

The most commonly sought after species for live bait fishing in Palmetto are: 1. jack crevalle, 2. redfish, 3. sheepshead, 4. snook, and 5. speckled trout.

How much do Palmetto live bait fishing charters cost?

Prices for live bait fishing in Palmetto can range anywhere from about $550 to $2,000, but the average price for a half day trip for live bait fishing in Palmetto is $806. The average price for a full day trip for live bait fishing in Palmetto is $1,345.

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 Palmetto?

The most popular season to go on a live bait fishing charter in Palmetto is summer, and most anglers book their trips 3 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 fishing guide will always know the right rules and regulations in Palmetto.

Recent Reviews

  • ★★★★★
    Had lots of fun

    Elam P. | November 13, 2025

    Trip: 4 hours Fishing trip

  • ★★★★★
    Great time, great action. Very knowledgeable. Caught lots of different species. Highly recommend!

    Scott J. | November 10, 2025

    Trip: Inshore Trip Afternoon Action

  • ★★★★★
    Had an awesome day on the water with Marc. Despite cold and windy weather, Marc worked hard to make sure we caught fish. My niece said it was her “best fishing trip ever!” Will definitely ask Marc to take us out again in the future.

    Daniel P. | November 3, 2025

    Trip: Back Country Fire Up

  • ★★★★★
    Andy was great!! Very knowledgeable and helpful. It was my daughter’s first time and she loved it. Will definitely use him again for our next trip!

    Lillian S. | October 5, 2025

    Trip: St. Petersburg Inshore Slam

  • ★★★★★
    Greg and Rob are awesome guys. Super knowledgeable and great guides. We had an awesome time!

    Sal D. | October 4, 2025

    Trip: St. Pete Offshore Experience

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