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Inshore, Nearshore, Flats in Port Charlotte
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Cape Coral Inshore Excursion
12 Hour Offshore (80 To 100 Miles)
Deep Sea, Nearshore Fishing in Cape Coral
Offshore Excursion - 26'
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Everything to Know About Booking a Port Charlotte live bait fishing charter
Why should I book a live bait fishing charter in Port Charlotte with Captain Experiences?
Our Damn Good Guides currently offer 55 live bait fishing trips in Port Charlotte, and the most popular trips in the area are Port Charlotte Inshore/Nearshore guided by Tim, Inshore Fishing Full Day (6hr) guided by Yanni, and Tarpon Half Day (4hr) guided by Yanni.
Our guides in Port Charlotte are rated a 4.88 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 Port Charlotte? Check out our beginner and family friendly live bait fishing guides in Port Charlotte.
What types of live bait fishing charters are common in Port Charlotte?
Deep Sea fishing is the most popular type of fishing for live bait fishing in Port Charlotte as well as inshore fishing, nearshore fishing, and flats fishing.
The most commonly sought after species for live bait fishing in Port Charlotte are: 1. blacktip shark, 2. cobia, 3. goliath grouper, 4. kingfish, and 5. mangrove snapper.
How much do Port Charlotte live bait fishing charters cost?
Prices for live bait fishing in Port Charlotte can range anywhere from about $700 to $5,000, but the average price for a half day trip for live bait fishing in Port Charlotte is $993. The average price for a full day trip for live bait fishing in Port Charlotte is $2,563.
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 Port Charlotte?
The most popular season to go on a live bait fishing charter in Port Charlotte is spring, and most anglers book their trips 28 days in advance.
Do I need a Port Charlotte fishing license and what are the bag limits in Port Charlotte?
See here for more information on fishing licenses in Port Charlotte, bag limits for target species, and fishing season regulations in Port Charlotte. When in doubt, your fishing guide will always know the right rules and regulations in Port Charlotte.
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