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Recently Booked Live Bait Fishing Charters In Palmetto, Fl

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8-12 Hour Offshore Trip

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Shark Fishing 4-8 Hours (26')

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26 ft 1 - 12 People From $550
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Inshore, Nearshore, Flats in Indian Shores

Crushing Clearwater Sportfishing

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26 ft 1 - 4 People From $450
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Inshore, Nearshore, Flats in St. Petersburg

Night Time Bridge Fishing

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20 ft 1 - 6 People From $650
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Anna Maria Inshore And Nearshore

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Inshore Fishing in Holmes Beach

4-6 Hour Trip – Inshore

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St. Pete Deep Water Bottomfishing

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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 95 live bait fishing trips in Palmetto, and the most popular trips in the area are 8-12 Hour Offshore Trip guided by Justin, Shark Fishing 4-8 Hours (26') guided by Joey, and Crushing Clearwater Sportfishing guided by Nick.

Our guides in Palmetto are rated a 4.96 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.

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. blacktip shark, 2. bonnethead shark, 3. bull shark, 4. hammerhead shark, and 5. lemon shark.

How much do Palmetto live bait fishing charters cost?

Prices for live bait fishing in Palmetto can range anywhere from about $600 to $2,100, but the average price for a half day trip for live bait fishing in Palmetto is $893. The average price for a full day trip for live bait fishing in Palmetto is $1,508.

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 10 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 an amazing day on the water with Captain Joe! His deep knowledge of local fishing and boating made the trip so fun. Highly recommend his charter for a great day out!

    Dan E. | November 27, 2025

    Trip: 4 Hour Trip Inshore

  • ★★★★★
    We had a great trip Taylor!! He was a great captain! We caught LOTS of fish. Super knowledgeable and such a pleasure to be around. We will definitely be calling him when we come back to Florida again. Top notch experience! Caught mackerel, trout, groupers, Jack fish, lady fish, lizard fish, catfish and we saw a dolphin. Thank you for a great experience!

    Laura Q. | November 24, 2025

    Trip: Inshore Fishing Charter Bradenton

  • ★★★★★
    Joey put us on the fish almost instantly once we stopped. First drop all 4 poles hit an it was hard to make time for lunch or drinks with our deck hand Linda keeping us lock an loaded with bait and tackle. Great people an a great time! Deff would recommend these guys for any of your fishing trips!

    Keith H. | November 22, 2025

    Trip: Offshore Fishing 4-8 Hours

  • ★★★★★
    Had lots of fun

    Elam P. | November 13, 2025

    Trip: 4 Hours Fishing Trip

  • ★★★★★
    What an amazing saltwater fishing experience Captain Austin provided my family and I. This trip included my Denise, my daughter, her husband, my grandson, and I. None of us are experienced saltwater fishermen but the Captain put us on fish right away and we all caught plenty all day. My grandson caught a nice red Grouper and a big hog fish and Denise caught 2 big hog fish. It was a great time for us all and thank you Captain Austin for a time together we will never forget.

    James L. | November 11, 2025

    Trip: Nearshore/offshore

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