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Destin Bluewater Trip

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30A Inshore 3 Hour Fishing Trip

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Let's GO! DEEP Offshore Trip

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30A Kids Trip

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30A Inshore Slam

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Everything to Know About Booking a Santa Rosa Beach live bait fishing charter

Why should I book a live bait fishing charter in Santa Rosa Beach with Captain Experiences?

Our Damn Good Guides currently offer 93 live bait fishing trips in Santa Rosa Beach, and the most popular trips in the area are Destin Bluewater Trip guided by Nick, 30A Inshore 3 Hour Fishing Trip guided by Brandon, and Let's GO! DEEP Offshore Trip guided by Jon.

Our guides in Santa Rosa Beach are rated a 4.85 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 Santa Rosa Beach? Check out our beginner and family friendly live bait fishing guides in Santa Rosa Beach.

What types of live bait fishing charters are common in Santa Rosa Beach?

Deep Sea fishing is the most popular type of fishing for live bait fishing in Santa Rosa Beach as well as deep sea fishing, nearshore fishing, and inshore fishing.

The most commonly sought after species for live bait fishing in Santa Rosa Beach are: 1. blue marlin, 2. gag grouper, 3. mahi mahi, 4. red snapper, and 5. scamp grouper.

How much do Santa Rosa Beach live bait fishing charters cost?

Prices for live bait fishing in Santa Rosa Beach can range anywhere from about $950 to $7,560, but the average price for a half day trip for live bait fishing in Santa Rosa Beach is $1,869. The average price for a full day trip for live bait fishing in Santa Rosa Beach is $4,768.

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 Santa Rosa Beach?

The most popular season to go on a live bait fishing charter in Santa Rosa Beach is summer, and most anglers book their trips 27 days in advance.

Do I need a Santa Rosa Beach fishing license and what are the bag limits in Santa Rosa Beach?

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

Recent Reviews

  • ★★★★★
    well worth the time, effort, money to do this trip exclusively with your family. 10/10 trip. I caught 20 fish and there were 7 other people. We kept some snapper, everything else were all thrown back in the ocean.

    Joseph V. | November 24, 2025

    Trip: Summertime Deepsea - 53’ G&S

  • ★★★★★
    Great trip today with Jimmy. Perfect weather and company. Even caught a few fish. Will definitely go fishing with him again!

    Peter P. | November 17, 2025

    Trip: Early PCBeach Trip

  • ★★★★★
    Despite not catching anything big enough to keep, Jason made efforts to change locations and lures to give us the best chances. He expertly navigated pop-up storms and kept spirits high with a curated playlist. Even though we lost the "big one" as it snapped an 80-lb test line while darting under the boat, we had a great time and would fish with him again. The inclusion of a toilet on the boat, though small, was invaluable for our party of 4.

    Peter S. | October 16, 2025

    Trip: Inshore Fishing

  • ★★★★★
    Excellent service, professional and very knowledgeable. Would try and teach as well as provide a service. Would highly recommend. Top notch.

    Wayne R. | October 9, 2025

    Trip: Let's GO! DEEP Offshore Trip

  • ★★★★★
    This was the first time son and I have ever fished saltwater. We have only fished freshwater. Capt. Kent and his wife were the best. We already told Capt. Kent everytime we are here we are booking him. Great time!

    Chuck C. | September 21, 2025

    Trip: Fishing Trips With Captain Kent

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