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Inshore, Nearshore, Flats in Miami

South Florida Inshore Fishing

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28 ft 1 - 6 People From $750
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Inshore, Nearshore, Flats in Fort Myers Beach

Fort Myers/Sanibel Fishing Trip

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24 ft 1 - 5 People From $475
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Inshore, Nearshore, Flats in Jupiter

Jupiter Fly Fishing With Dingo

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18 ft 1 - 2 People From $700
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Inshore, Nearshore, Flats in Islamorada

Bank And Bight Backcountry

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18 ft 1 - 2 People From $550
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Fishing in Destin

Inshore, Flats Fishing in Islamorada

Flats Fishing

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24 ft 1 - 3 People From $575
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Fishing in Destin

Inshore, Deep Sea, Nearshore in Key West

Afternoon 1/2 Day Fishing

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25 ft 1 - 4 People From $800

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Fishing in Destin
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Inshore, Nearshore, Jetty, Flats in Naples

Red Hot! 🔥 Let's Go Fishing!

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1 - 6 People From $400
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Inshore, Flats Fishing in Tavernier

Tavernier Backcountry Fishing

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18 ft 1 - 3 People From $450
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Nearshore Fishing in Key Largo

Epic Biscayne Bay Trip

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18 ft 1 - 3 People From $350
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Fishing in Destin
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Inshore, Flats Fishing in Key West

Key West On Light Tackle & Flies

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17 ft 1 - 2 People From $600
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Fishing in Destin
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Deep Sea, Nearshore Fishing in Marco Island

Marco Island Charter Fishing

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31 ft 1 - 12 People From $800
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Inshore, Nearshore, Flats in Summerland Key

Summerland Key Flats Action

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17 ft 1 - 3 People From $400
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Everything to Know About Booking a Florida permit fishing charter

What are the best permit fishing charters in Florida?

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

Our Damn Good Guides currently offer 114 permit trips in Florida, and the most popular trips in the area are South Florida Inshore fishing guided by Christopher, Fort Myers/Sanibel Fishing Trip guided by James, and Bank and Bight Backcountry guided by Jon-Paul.

Our guides in Florida are rated a 4.97 out of 5 based on 3797 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 Florida? Check out our beginner and family friendly permit guides in Florida.

What types of permit fishing charters are common in Florida?

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

Prices for permit in Florida can range anywhere from about $600 to $2,200, but the average price for a half day trip for permit in Florida is $879. The average price for a full day trip for permit in Florida is $1,395.

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 Florida?

The most popular season for permit fishing in Florida is spring, and most anglers book their trips 23 days in advance.

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

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

Recent Reviews

  • ★★★★★
    Great time GW worked hard to put us on fish in tough conditions. We will be back

    James B. | December 16, 2024

    Trip: Islamorada Inshore Fishing Fun!

  • ★★★★★
    Christopher was the best Captain we could dream of. Knowledgeable, reliable, extremely nice. The 4 boys had a blast and caught a crazy amount of fish! Experience to be renewed! Merci

    Sophie T. | December 14, 2024

    Trip: South Florida Inshore fishing

  • ★★★★★
    Had a great time fishing w Chandler under tough windy and tide conditions. Worked his butt off to put us into fish. Would love to fish w him again.

    Gary R. | December 9, 2024

    Trip: Marquesas Atoll Light Tackle

  • ★★★★★
    The captain did his best to help us catch fish. As a result, the two of us were able to catch more than 15 fish.

    Koji S. | November 30, 2024

    Trip: Sportfishing Miami

  • ★★★★★
    Dingo was a great guide. He was responsive and detailed answering questions before the trip. He had top end boat, fishing equipment and technology. He was safe, knowledgeable, helpful and put us on the fish. We will request his guide services in the future.

    Don F. | November 28, 2024

    Trip: Jupiter Fly Fishing with Dingo

  • ★★★★★
    Great day on water. Very knowledgeable of the waters, fish, and gear.

    Ben A. | November 12, 2024

    Trip: Bradenton Classic Inshore

  • ★★★★★
    Chris is an awesome guide. Real Miami native who knows the bay better than anyone. He really cares about fishing and he is not on a hard "trip ending" time. Chris also suggested some local Miami restaurants and took us there after our trip. A certified damn good guide in my book.

    Hollis B. | November 4, 2024

    Trip: South Florida Inshore fishing

  • ★★★★★
    We had a great time fishing with Capt Tim! His knowledge of the area maximized our time on the water, and his personality added to our enjoyment. Can’t wait to get out there again!

    David S. | October 29, 2024

    Trip: Red Hot! 🔥 Let's Go Fishing!

  • ★★★★★
    We had a wonderful morning with Captain Alex catching redfish, snook and speckled sea trout. He even cleaned our fish for us.

    Beth G. | October 26, 2024

    Trip: Bradenton Classic Inshore

  • ★★★★★
    Capt Jamie explained how, then coached me thru how to target Tarpon quite well. Followed by using his knowledge to get me on fish right away. Thank you for teaching this old dog new tricks!

    Scott N. | October 3, 2024

    Trip: Key West on Light Tackle & Flies

  • ★★★★★
    Super guide. Knows the waters and area. Had a great time.

    David G. | September 12, 2024

    Trip: Flats fishing

  • ★★★★★
    Amazing trip! Lots of laughs and tons of fish! We even got our target fish which was tarpon. Captain mark is great and we will definitely use him again.

    Angela F. | September 6, 2024

    Trip: Everglades Inshore Trip

  • ★★★★★
    Awesome trip, would recommend without hesitation!

    Steven B. | August 31, 2024

    Trip: Islamorada Live Action Fishing

  • ★★★★★
    Jason is an exceptional fisherman and superb steward of the wildlife surrounding the Keys! We caught tons of fish and had a great time with him! We would recommend taking a charter out with him!!

    Jessica P. | August 31, 2024

    Trip: Epic Biscayne Bay Trip

  • ★★★★★
    My families trip with Captain John was awesome. John is a humble, hardworking, easy going, chill, dude and fit right in with our families vibe. He was great with our 5 year old son and answered all of his many fishing questions. John made it clear that between the time of year and conditions that day we would have to really work at it to get anything. That’s exactly what we did and we ended up catching a good amount of fish. Most importantly our 5 year old son, who is obsessed with fishing, had the time of his life and caught fish he’s never seen before. 5 stars, highly recommend. If you have a small group this is the charter to go on!

    Jacob D. | August 25, 2024

    Trip: Full Day Private Fishing Charter

  • ★★★★★
    Jay was an experienced captain who took us on an incredible fishing excursion. We were a group mixed fishing experience, caught tons of fish, and took plenty home with us for dinner! 10/10. We will be back!

    Paige H. | August 17, 2024

    Trip: Epic Biscayne Bay Trip

  • ★★★★★
    What a Great Trip, Ben was a Great Guide, We laughed and caught fish and had fun.

    Richard H. | August 3, 2024

    Trip: Tavernier Backcountry Fishing

  • ★★★★★
    Our charter with Captain John was incredible! He was very professional but also personable! We enjoyed everything about the fishing trip! We had a beautiful day & caught several large dolphins! Will definitely rebook with Capt. John the next time we are in Key West!

    Deanna H. | July 31, 2024

    Trip: Morning 1/2 Day Fishing Charter

  • ★★★★★
    Had a great time, went with captain David Larson, caught some snapper and a shark. Would 100% go out and do it again. I am not knowledgeable of fishing but the captain helped, taught very well, and was very professional.

    Trey H. | July 29, 2024

    Trip: Key West "Flex" Sportfishing

  • ★★★★★
    Alex, was great! Very personable and friendly. Fishing was tough, but it can be when it’s hot. He got us on some fish and got my wife a shark! That was all she asked for on her birthday! Thanks Alex!

    Matthew S. | July 18, 2024

    Trip: Backcountry Classic - 28’ Blue Wave

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