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Everything to Know About Booking a Palmetto permit fishing charter

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

Our Damn Good Guides currently offer 18 permit trips in Palmetto, and the most popular trips in the area are 4-8 Hour Nearshore Trip guided by Matt, Fish Bradenton/Sarasota/Anna Maria guided by Ryan, and Nearshore Combo guided by Robert.

Our guides in Palmetto are rated a 5 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 permit guides / fishing lessons in Palmetto? Check out our beginner and family friendly permit guides in Palmetto.

What types of permit fishing charters are common in Palmetto?

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

The most common fishing techniques in Palmetto are artificial lure fishing, bottom fishing, and drift fishing but jigging and light tackle fishing are popular as well.

How much do Palmetto permit fishing charters cost?

Prices for permit in Palmetto can range anywhere from about $650 to $2,280, but the average price for a half day trip for permit in Palmetto is $937. The average price for a full day trip for permit in Palmetto is $1,494.

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 permit fishing in Palmetto?

The most popular season for permit fishing in Palmetto is summer, and most anglers book their trips 32 days in advance.

Do I need a Palmetto fishing license for permit and what are the bag limits for permit 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

  • ★★★★★
    Fantastic day on the water with Captain Alex. I showed up to the dock a little early and everything was already dialed in—the boat was spotless, fully prepared, and stocked with fresh bait he’d caught that morning. Even on a quick half-day trip, we covered multiple areas and switched up tactics, starting with snook along mangroves and docks before moving on to speckled trout and mackerel. Captain Alex struck the perfect balance between being helpful and letting me fish how I wanted. He was always ready to assist, but also encouraged me to bait hooks, handle fish, and stay fully involved. The action stayed steady, and he offered great coaching and insight whenever I had questions. Couldn’t have asked for a better experience. I’d absolutely book with him again and look forward to getting back out there soon!

    Scott S. | November 25, 2025

    Trip: Bradenton Classic Inshore

  • ★★★★★
    Outstanding experience with Alex and his skills and knowledge. Great day of fishing with everyone in the group catching a ton and we have a great time. Highly recommend!

    Mike H. | November 25, 2025

    Trip: Bradenton Classic Inshore

  • ★★★★★
    I had caught almost all nearshore species of fish, but never a hogfish snapper. For my 79th birthday I really wanted to catch one. Captain Alex guided us to a spot where I caught my first one and then a limit of 5!! Captain Alex gave me a great birthday experience.

    Mr F. | October 22, 2025

    Trip: Bradenton Classic Nearshore

  • ★★★★★
    Alex was a great captain, very personable! We caught lot of different that we could eat….red fish, snook, snapper, grouper! Highly recommended and would use again!

    Tera M. | September 4, 2025

    Trip: Bradenton Classic Nearshore

  • ★★★★★
    Alex was a fantastic guide! Put us on fish at every stop and was very thorough, professional and really an awesome guy/Captain. And we left with a huge bag of speckled trout and mangrove snapper. Can't wait to have fish for dinner!!!!!

    Peter K. | July 31, 2025

    Trip: Bradenton Classic Inshore

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