The 15 Best Permit Fishing Charters In Florida (Summer 2023)

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Flats, Inshore Fishing Charter in Tavernier

Tavernier Backcountry Fishing

100% (10) Guided by Ben

18 ft 3 People From $450 total

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Flats, Inshore Fishing Charter in Key Largo

Key Largo Adventure

100% (11) Guided by Andrew

24 ft 6 People From $700 total

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Flats, Inshore Fishing Charter in Islamorada

Flats and Back Country - 18' Hewes

100% (8) Guided by Eric

18 ft 2 People From $600 total

Top Types of Fishing in Florida

Inshore

Flats

Half Day and Full Day Permit Fishing Trips in Florida

Half day trips (3-5 hours)

Full day trips (6+ hours)

Everything to Know About Booking a Florida permit fishing charter

What are the best permit fishing charters in Florida?

Our Damn Good Guides currently offer 72 permit trips in Florida, and the most popular trips in the area are Tavernier Backcountry Fishing guided by Ben, Key Largo Adventure guided by Andrew, and Flats and Back Country - 18' Hewes guided by Eric.

Our guides in Florida are rated a 5 out of 5 based on 7327 verified reviews on Captain Experiences.

All guides on Captain Experiences are licensed, insured, and 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.

The most popular cities to book a Permit charter in Florida are Islamorada, Key West and Key Largo.

What types of permit fishing charters are common in Florida?

Inshore fishing is the most popular for permit in Florida as well as flats fishing, nearshore fishing, and deep sea fishing.

The most common fishing techniques in Florida are light tackle fishing, live bait fishing, and artificial lure fishing but bottom fishing and fly fishing are popular as well.

How much do Florida permit fishing charters cost?

for permit in Florida prices can range anywhere from $350 to $2,900, but the average price for a half day trip for permit in Florida is $701. The average price for a full day trip for permit in Florida is $1,027.

What month is best for permit fishing in Florida?

The most popular season for permit fishing in Florida is spring, and most anglers book their trips 25 days in advance.

Do I need a Florida fishing license for permit and what are the bag limits for permit in Florida?

You’re in luck! Our fishing tours in Florida don’t require you to purchase a fishing license – your group is covered by your boat’s captain. See here for more information on bag limits and fishing season regulations in Florida.

Recent Reviews of Captain Experiences

★★★★★
Awesome trip! Lots of fish and good conversation! We’ll be back. We had a blast!
Brittni H. with Jason C. of Key Largo, Florida
★★★★★
Dude was awesome. First charter captain canceled on us. Andrew picked us up, and we will be fishing again!
Andrew F. with Andrew A. of Key Largo, Florida
★★★★★
Great
David L. with Andrew A. of Key Largo, Florida
★★★★★
Captain Zach was AWESOME!!! Just me and the wife on a 4 hour trip Put us on Fish within 20 minutes of leaving the dock Limited out on Snapper, and hooked up with a Baracudda Would definitely recommend Capt Zach, really good guy and knows these waters
Chris G. with Zach J. of Islamorada, Florida
★★★★★
NON-STOP ACTION! Captain Experiences “HOOKED” us up with Captain Ben! Captain Ben is not only professional but he has the experience, knowledge, patience and skill that put us on multi species of fish, in diverse weather conditions throughout the day!! My two sons and I agree, that fishing with Captain Ben was like fishing with a friend! We made memories that will last forever! April 25, 2023.
Joseph B. with Ben T. of Tavernier, Florida
★★★★★
Leo is the best guide for a real sport fishing day. He knows the spots and what the fish want. I recommand Leo 200%.
J-F L. with Leo L. of Miami Beach, Florida
★★★★★
This wasn't our first fishing trip in Key West but it was one of the best, Zack was a great captain, we had an awesome time. While other boats in the vicinity had limited luck Zack had us on fish all day. I can highly recommend Captain Experiences you will not regret it, five stars all the way, thanks again from the Charleston, SC. foursome.
Darris S. with John J. of Key West, Florida
★★★★★
I booked this trip for my husband and grandson. We didn't want a large group trip, so this one was perfect. Capt Joey and I spoke several times and he was quick to respond with any answers I had. He was knowledgeable, helpful, and ensured my guys had a great trip! I would recommend him highly, with no hesitations. If you want a small, intimate trip into the Everglades, this is the way to go!!!
Gerald H. with Joey R. of Homestead, Florida
★★★★★
Awesome full Keys experience. Seatrout, Snook, Sun, Rain it had it all. Saw dolphins, sharks, stingrays, and lots of birds. GW was great to talk to and taught us alot about the area. Will recommend to friends.
Kaleb M. with Gw D. of Tavernier, Florida
★★★★★
Phil is very personable and will get you on fish. Both of us are novices and he had us catching fish fast
Brandon W. with Mike P. of Islamorada, Florida
★★★★★
Brandon was awesome! He took my son and I in the most memorable fishing trip we’ve had to date. We caught 3 lemon sharks, and a bunch of barracudas. We Loved the whole experience.
John P. with Brandon S. of Summerland Key, Florida
★★★★★
Trip was great capt john Paul was like meeting an old friend.
Jeffrey M. with Jon-Paul H. of Islamorada, Florida
★★★★★
Captain Alex was great. We caught many fish, had a good time.
Scott S. with Alex H. of Key West, Florida
★★★★★
Worth every penny. Cory put us right on a hot spot and kept our polls baited. We caught fish right until the end. Super friendly with our family of 5 and kept the kids laughing. Would totally do it again!
Jeff P. with Ryan M. of Pensacola Beach, Florida
★★★★★
Very good experience. Caught red snapper, grouper, and snook. Also saw dolphins. Overall good experience, Captain Dylan was great.
Jon B. with Eric S. of Islamorada, Florida
★★★★★
Fun time, guide worked very hard to get us on the fish even though the weather did not cooperate. Will try and schedule our next trip with him again.
Mike H. with Andrew A. of Key Largo, Florida
★★★★★
We had a great time with Captain Chris, slow day,,but it did not matter.
Ken S. with Mike P. of Islamorada, Florida
★★★★★
Great trip and lots of action catching fish! Great music and Captain Phil was an awesome guy!
Christopher L. with Phil H. of Naples, Florida
★★★★★
We had a fantastic trip with captain David. He was patient with 2 beginners. We caught our limit with snapper and finished the day with a 20lbs Cobia
Jim H. with John J. of Key West, Florida
★★★★★
Personable and knowledgeable. Great with kids. Will book again.
Charles L. with Jayme S. of Key Largo, Florida