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

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Damn Good Guide

Deep Sea Fishing Charter in Miami

Open Ocean Big Game - 42' Sea Ray

100% (18) Managed by Bryan

42 ft 6 People From $108 per person

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Deep Sea Fishing Charter in Islamorada

6 Hour Offshore - 40' Key West

100% (10) Guided by Paul

40 ft 6 People From $175 per person

Damn Good Guide

Deep Sea Fishing Charter in Key West

Key West Offshore Action

80% (5) Guided by John

33 ft 6 People From $150 per person

Top Types of Fishing in Florida

Deep Sea

Nearshore

Half Day and Full Day Sailfish Fishing Trips in Florida

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Everything to Know About Booking a Florida sailfish fishing charter

What are the best sailfish fishing charters in Florida?

Our Damn Good Guides currently offer 141 sailfish trips in Florida, and the most popular trips in the area are Open Ocean Big Game - 42' Sea Ray guided by Bryan, 6 Hour Offshore - 40' Key West guided by Paul, and Key West Offshore Action guided by John.

Our guides in Florida are rated a 5 out of 5 based on 7329 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 Sailfish charter in Florida are Key West, Destin and Islamorada.

What types of sailfish fishing charters are common in Florida?

Deep Sea fishing is the most popular for sailfish in Florida as well as nearshore fishing and flats fishing.

The most common fishing techniques in Florida are trolling, heavy tackle fishing, and bottom fishing but live bait fishing and jigging are popular as well.

How much do Florida sailfish fishing charters cost?

for sailfish in Florida prices can range anywhere from $550 to $3,000 and up, but the average price for a half day trip for sailfish in Florida is $1,307. The average price for a full day trip for sailfish in Florida is $2,098.

What month is best for sailfish fishing in Florida?

The most popular season for sailfish fishing in Florida is spring, and most anglers book their trips 21 days in advance.

Do I need a Florida fishing license for sailfish and what are the bag limits for sailfish 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

★★★★★
Captain Bryan was absolutely amazing! He was great company and really really knows his stuff! I would 100% recommend this dude for anybody that either lives in Florida or who is just coming down to Miami to visit! Chill and very great personality, 10 outta 10!!!
Matthew D. with Bryan M. of Miami, Florida
★★★★★
Incredible experience, captain Bryan knows how to catch fish and knows where the local giants are hiding. We cought a massive 300lb sand shark and several other species, captain was generious in sharing his knowlegde and experience with us and his loyal co-captain Tilly (chihuahua) made us feel welcome and made sure we had fun. I'd reccomend cap Bryan to anyone loking to CATCH fish in Miami waters!
Bosko S. with Bryan M. of Miami, Florida
★★★★★
Had a great time with captain Bryan! Highly recommend booking with him!
Shawn B. with Bryan M. of Miami, Florida
★★★★★
Great trip!
Jordan M. with Matthew C. of Destin, Florida
★★★★★
Doug, my best friend, and I had a great fishing experience with Captain Brad. Captain Brad and First Mate Jameson are very professional and enjoyable to fish with. The had rigs and bait ready when we arrived. The Southpaw was clean and ready to go. We left on time and had a fantastic "Dawn to Dusk" trip. We started with a quick stop at a buoy to catch some live bait, which was fun. Next we travelled to the first trolling spot. At 8:45 we had a bite on the left outrigger. 45 minutes, and many jumps and runs, later, we had a beautiful blue marlin beside the boat. We have little deep sea fishing experience. The fish was caught on 30 pound test line. Captain Brad and First Mate Jameson did an amazing job ensuring we caught and released the fish. We then continued trolling and around 11 Captain Brad found Mahi Mahi. We made several circles by the weed line they were under and caught 15. We continued trolling and along the way we boated a barracuda and a king mackerel. We did a deep drop and caught some rose fish. We fished a wreck and Doug had something big on the line but could never get it off the bottom. We trolled some more until it was time to return to port. Captain Brad worked all day long. He never lost focus. He truly loves to do what he does. Jameson was on point all day as well. He is relatively new as a first mate and has learned quickly and always was focused and energetic. Captain Brad has spent a lifetime doing what he does and is still passionate about giving people a great time on the water. He designed his vessel to be a great deep sea fishing vessel, and the Southpaw is. I will recommend Captain Brad to anyone. Fishing is a game of chance. All you can ask for is a captain who is knowledgeable and passionate, a great vessel, and a competent first mate. We had that experience. Thank you Captain Brad.
Thomas T. with Brad S. of Key West, Florida
★★★★★
Doug, my best friend, and I had a great fishing experience with Captain Brad. Captain Brad and First Mate Jameson are very professional and enjoyable to fish with. The had rigs and bait ready when we arrived. The Southpaw was clean and ready to go. We left on time and had a fantastic "Dawn to Dusk" trip. We started with a quick stop at a buoy to catch some live bait, which was fun. Next we travelled to the first trolling spot. At 8:45 we had a bite on the left outrigger. 45 minutes, and many jumps and runs, later, we had a beautiful blue marlin beside the boat. We have little deep sea fishing experience. The fish was caught on 30 pound test line. Captain Brad and First Mate Jameson did an amazing job ensuring we caught and released the fish. We then continued trolling and around 11 Captain Brad found Mahi Mahi. We made several circles by the weed line they were under and caught 15. We continued trolling and along the way we boated a barracuda and a king mackerel. We did a deep drop and caught some rose fish. We fished a wreck and Doug had something big on the line but could never get it off the bottom. We trolled some more until it was time to return to port. Captain Brad worked all day long. He never lost focus. He truly loves to do what he does. Jameson was on point all day as well. He is relatively new as a first mate and has learned quickly and always was focused and energetic. Captain Brad has spent a lifetime doing what he does and is still passionate about giving people a great time on the water. He designed his vessel to be a great deep sea fishing vessel, and the Southpaw is. I will recommend Captain Brad to anyone. Fishing is a game of chance. All you can ask for is a captain who is knowledgeable and passionate, a great vessel, and a competent first mate. We had that experience. Thank you Captain Brad.
Thomas T. with Brad S. of Key West, Florida
★★★★★
Doug, my best friend, and I had a great fishing experience with Captain Brad. Captain Brad and First Mate Jameson are very professional and enjoyable to fish with. The had rigs and bait ready when we arrived. The Southpaw was clean and ready to go. We left on time and had a fantastic "Dawn to Dusk" trip. We started with a quick stop at a buoy to catch some live bait, which was fun. Next we travelled to the first trolling spot. At 8:45 we had a bite on the left outrigger. 45 minutes, and many jumps and runs, later, we had a beautiful blue marlin beside the boat. We have little deep sea fishing experience. The fish was caught on 30 pound test line. Captain Brad and First Mate Jameson did an amazing job ensuring we caught and released the fish. We then continued trolling and around 11 Captain Brad found Mahi Mahi. We made several circles by the weed line they were under and caught 15. We continued trolling and along the way we boated a barracuda and a king mackerel. We did a deep drop and caught some rose fish. We fished a wreck and Doug had something big on the line but could never get it off the bottom. We trolled some more until it was time to return to port. Captain Brad worked all day long. He never lost focus. He truly loves to do what he does. Jameson was on point all day as well. He is relatively new as a first mate and has learned quickly and always was focused and energetic. Captain Brad has spent a lifetime doing what he does and is still passionate about giving people a great time on the water. He designed his vessel to be a great deep sea fishing vessel, and the Southpaw is. I will recommend Captain Brad to anyone. Fishing is a game of chance. All you can ask for is a captain who is knowledgeable and passionate, a great vessel, and a competent first mate. We had that experience. Thank you Captain Brad.
Thomas T. with Brad S. of Key West, Florida
★★★★★
Fantastic trip overall! Captain Brian was so welcoming and fun, we caught huge fish and had a blast! Even the 5 year old with us loved it, he had plenty of water for us and a great clean bathroom on the boat. He made sure we had fun and we loved it. Will definitely be booking again when possible! Highly recommend.
Rokhshana Z. with Bryan M. of Miami, Florida
★★★★★
We had a great day on the water with Captain Jim. He is incredibly knowledgeable about fishing in the keys. We would definitely rebook a charter with him.
Tad T. with Jim M. of Key Largo, Florida
★★★★★
We had an awesome time!! Captain Paul and first mate John are down to earth people and they know what they’re doing. Thanks again guys. We’ll be back for sure!
Ivan C. with Paul J. of Islamorada, Florida
★★★★★
Captain Paul and First Mate ed were great. Kind of a rough weather day (they gave us the iption to cancel) and they did everything possible to keep the ride as comfortable as they could. Ed did 3 hours of non-stop chumming/baiting and was determined to maximize our catch. I will look forward to our next day on the water.
Jonathan J. with Paul J. of Islamorada, Florida
★★★★★
Awesome best day
Paul M. with Conan Y. of Islamorada, Florida
★★★★★
Though the seas were somewhat rough we had a great time. The first mate/captain did an excellent job very impressive. All and all the boys got a bucket list experience they can have for a lifetime. Thank You all for the work you did.
vance T. with Paul J. of Islamorada, 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
★★★★★
Excellent job by Capt Garrett More fish than we could handle Even in choppy seas we had great day
David M. with Garrett F. of Key West, Florida
★★★★★
This trip was definitely our highlight of the whole vacation. The captain was knowledgeable, experienced, friendly and highly accommodating. This made the trip so enjoyable. His first mate, Josh, was so efficient and explained everything he was doing so we could learn and stay safe. Both of them were so easy to have conversations with and really made for the best time at sea. We ended up reeling in 16 fish and throwing back 7 due to size. Fun-ish little story, one of the Mahi Mahi we reeled in came into the boat as half a fish because a shark bit at it as we were fighting it in. It was clear to see the bite marks. So we finished the day with 8 Mahi and 1 Wahoo, but even without the incredible luck we had on the sea, this trip would have been amazing. Josh filleted everything we caught and we gave away a bunch, and even the local restaurants will prepared it for you if needed. I highly recommend this excursion.
Kelly S. with Chuck T. of Key West, Florida
★★★★★
Bryan was great! He was very helpful, insightful, friendly and overall a great guide. We would 10/10 recommend!
Matthew M. with Bryan M. of Miami, Florida
★★★★★
Captain John was awesome! He was super upfront about water conditions and left all the decisions to us. Had a quick backup plan for us since there were 7-9 foot seas offshore. Caught some fish waiting out the weather and then put us on the fish we were after! 10/10 would recommend
Chase G. with John G. of Key West, Florida
★★★★★
We had an awesome trip with Mike(didn’t have Peter). He was great with my kids and we had a great time!
Shannon H. with Peter D. of Riviera Beach, Florida
★★★★★
We had an awesome time on this charter. Super fun time with a crew that definitely knows their way around a boat . Would highly recommend for anyone looking for a fun day catching some fish
William W. with Mike M. of Fort Lauderdale, Florida