The 15 Best Spanish Mackerel Fishing Charters In Florida (Summer 2023)

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Damn Good Guide

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

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Inshore Fishing Charter in Tampa

Tampa Bay Fishing Classic

100% (16) Guided by Christopher

21 ft 4 People From $75 per person

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Inshore Fishing Charter in Pensacola

Bay Fishing Bonanza

100% (10) Managed by Jake

25 ft 6 People From $108 per person

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Everything to Know About Booking a Florida spanish mackerel fishing charter

What are the best spanish mackerel fishing charters in Florida?

Our Damn Good Guides currently offer 244 spanish mackerel trips in Florida, and the most popular trips in the area are 6 Hour Offshore - 40' Key West guided by Paul, Tampa Bay Fishing Classic guided by Christopher, and Bay Fishing Bonanza guided by Jake.

Our guides in Florida are rated a 5 out of 5 based on 7333 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 Spanish Mackerel charter in Florida are Destin, Islamorada and Panama City Beach.

What types of spanish mackerel fishing charters are common in Florida?

Inshore fishing is the most popular for spanish mackerel in Florida as well as nearshore fishing, deep sea fishing, and flats fishing.

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

How much do Florida spanish mackerel fishing charters cost?

for spanish mackerel in Florida prices can range anywhere from $300 to $3,000 and up, but the average price for a half day trip for spanish mackerel in Florida is $839. The average price for a full day trip for spanish mackerel in Florida is $2,080.

What month is best for spanish mackerel fishing in Florida?

The most popular season for spanish mackerel fishing in Florida is summer, and most anglers book their trips 12 days in advance.

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

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We had an amazing time with Greg, he was so patient and great with the kids. No only did the boys get to fish they seen dolphins and at the end they even fed the pelican. Definitely a 5 ⭐️ experience!
Stacey E. with Greg G. of Panama City, Florida
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Jake was great. He put us on fish the whole time. No dull moment and no sitting in one spot hoping for the best. Even recommended a place to take our fish to be cooked for us.
greg M. with Jake D. of Pensacola, Florida
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Captain Jason was such a pleasure to be around and very knowledgeable about the fish we were looking for. He made sure we had the best experience possible!
HEATHER G. with Jason Y. of Shalimar, Florida
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Very knowledgable about the area, great guy and lots of fun on water. You can’t go wrong with Captain Nick. Thank you again.
Wyatt P. with Nick H. of Clearwater, Florida
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Great trip!
Jordan M. with Matthew C. of Destin, Florida
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EXEPTIONAL... HARD WORKING TALENTED CAPTAIN. WE HIGHLY RECOMMEND.. OH BTW... WE CAUGHT SOME BIGGGG FISH!
Jeff A. with Chris P. of Islamorada, Florida
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Kyle and Danny were a great team! We caught great fish and had a great time!
Eddie L. with Kyle L. of Destin, Florida
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Carol, Doug, and I enjoyed our near-shore 6-hour fishing trip with Captain Joel and Ana Banana charters in Marathon. We went out past Sombrero Reef and fished for yellow tailed snapper and caught many. We targeted grouper on the bottom as well. Next we fished near the seven mile bridge for permit and yellow jacks. Last we fished a sunken ship for snappers and groupers. Captain Joel knows his business and we caught many fish including yellow tailed snapper, mangrove snapper, and schoolmaster snapper. With Captain Joel, your pole will constantly bend with great eating fish.
Thomas T. with Joel B. of Marathon, Florida
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We had a great time on the boat with Zach and Josh. Had great communication, caught lots of fish, Josh went above and beyond for all of the ladies to be taken care of with our fishing bait and catch. I will be doing this again. Highly recommend! Having Aunt Trish on board was an extra bonus😊
Beth W. with Zachary W. of Destin, Florida
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I know fishing trips can be hit or miss but wow 10/10. Captain Robert was an excellent guide who had us catching a variety of fish the entire time. Highly recommend and will definitely be booking more trips in the future
Tyler S. with Robert F. of Shalimar, Florida
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I’d give him a 100 stars if I could! He was fabulous! My husband and I are retired charter captains and we know the business well. Jason was great. We fished hard, he knew the area well and provided assistance when needed. We will definitely be chartering with him again. We highly recommend him to experienced and novice fishermen. He knew the right baits, had several rods rigged for different fish and different presentations for fishing. Could not ask for more!
Forrest M. with Jason L. of Cedar Key, Florida
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We had a perfect day fishing with Captain Alex! The morning was beautiful, the fishing was excellent, and the fresh caught mingo for lunch was delicious! We are experienced offshore and inshore fishermen from the Texas Gulf Coast and the Laguna Madre, so we can state with authority that Captain Alex is a great guide and I would highly recommend him and the Silver King to anyone looking for a good time. Thanks Alex from me and my son, Blake!
Scott R. with Alex H. of Destin, Florida
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Had a wonderful time the boat is nice it was just a great experience.
Lawrence R. with Zachary W. of Destin, Florida
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Had a wonderful time the boat is nice it was just a great experience.
Lawrence R. with Zachary W. of Destin, Florida
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Had a wonderful time the boat is nice it was just a great experience.
Lawrence R. with Zachary W. of Destin, Florida
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Had a wonderful time the boat is nice it was just a great experience.
Lawrence R. with Zachary W. of Destin, 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
★★★★★
Wade was great! Patient with us newbie fishermen and didn't give up trying to find us fish for dinner. Great time. Thanks!
Henry C. with Wade O. of Tampa, Florida
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Chris was excellent. Great knowledge nice boat had a fantastic time. Thank you so much.
Brian C. with Christopher T. of Tampa, Florida
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Captain will was a dam good guide. Will put us on fish. He also answered any questions we had and told us about the fish we caught. I would recommend him for to anyone. When we come back in the fall. We will book him again. I give captain Will a 5 star rating
Dwayne C. with Will B. of Panama City Beach, Florida