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Inshore, Nearshore Fishing in Key Largo
4 Hours Of Fishing Fun
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Key West 47 Ft Hatteras
Inshore, Deep Sea, Nearshore in Yankeetown
4-8 Hours Fishing Trip
Inshore, Flats Fishing in Islamorada
Backcountry / Flats Fishing Trip
Tarpon And Backcountry - 25’ Custom
3 Hour Trip – Inshore Kids
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Everything to Know About Booking a Florida permit fishing charter
Why should I book a permit fishing charter in Florida with Captain Experiences?
Our Damn Good Guides currently offer 96 permit trips in Florida, and the most popular trips in the area are 4 Hours of Fishing Fun guided by Jason, Key West 47 Ft Hatteras guided by Mark, and 4-8 Hours Fishing Trip guided by Bradley.
Our guides in Florida are rated a 4.99 out of 5 based on 5869 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, nearshore fishing, and deep sea fishing.
The most common fishing techniques in Florida are bottom fishing, cut bait fishing, and drift fishing but heavy tackle fishing and light tackle 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 $2,300, but the average price for a half day trip for permit in Florida is $973. The average price for a full day trip for permit in Florida is $1,597.
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 25 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.
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The Best Places to Fish in Florida
- Big Pine Key, FL
- Boca Grande, FL
- Bokeelia, FL
- Bradenton, FL
- Cape Coral, FL
- Chokoloskee, FL
- Clearwater, FL
- Cudjoe Key, FL
- Edgewater, FL
- Everglades City, FL
- Fort Myers, FL
- Fort Myers Beach, FL
- Fort Pierce, FL
- Holmes Beach, FL
- Homestead, FL
- Islamorada, FL
- Jerome, FL
- Jupiter, FL
- Key Biscayne, FL
- Key Largo, FL
- Key West, FL
- Largo, FL
- Layton, FL
- Marathon, FL
- Marco Island, FL
- Miami, FL
- Miami Beach, FL
- Naples, FL
- Naranja, FL
- Naval Air Station Key West, FL
- Nokomis, FL
- Ochopee, FL
- Palmetto, FL
- Palmetto Bay, FL
- Pompano Beach, FL
- Port Charlotte, FL
- Ramrod Key, FL
- Sarasota, FL
- Shalimar, FL
- Summerland Key, FL
- Tarpon Springs, FL
- Tavernier, FL
- Tierra Verde, FL
- Treasure Island, FL
- Vero Beach, FL
- Yankeetown, FL
Other Fishing Species in Florida
- African Pompano
- Albacore Tuna
- Almaco Jack
- Amberjack
- Atlantic Mackerel
- Barracuda
- Black Drum
- Black Grouper
- Black Seabass
- Blackfin Tuna
- Blacktip Shark
- Blue Marlin
- Bluefish
- Bonefish
- Bonito
- Bonnethead Shark
- Bull Shark
- Cero Mackerel
- Channel Catfish
- Cobia
- Cubera Snapper
- Dusky Shark
- False Albacore
- Florida Pompano
- Flounder
- Gag Grouper
- Goliath Grouper
- Grunt
- Hammerhead Shark
- Hardhead Catfish
- Hogfish
- Horse-eye Jack
- Jack Crevalle
- Kingfish
- Ladyfish
- Lane Snapper
- Largemouth Bass
- Lemon Shark
- Mahi Mahi
- Mako Shark
- Mangrove Snapper
- Mutton Snapper
- Nurse Shark
- Ray
- Red Grouper
- Red Snapper
- Redfish
- Sailfish
- Sandbar Shark
- Scamp Grouper
- Sheepshead
- Skipjack Tuna
- Snook
- Snowy Grouper
- Spanish Mackerel
- Speckled Trout
- Stingray
- Strawberry Grouper
- Swordfish
- Tarpon
- Tiger Shark
- Triggerfish
- Tripletail
- Vermillion Snapper
- Wahoo
- Warsaw Grouper
- White Marlin
- Whiting
- Yellowfin Tuna
- Yellowtail Amberjack
- Yellowtail Snapper
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