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Inshore, Nearshore, Flats Fishing Charter in Summerland Key

Summerland Key Flats Action

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Nearshore Fishing Charter in Summerland Key

Unforgettable Florida Keys Fishing

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Marathon Sportsfishing Trip

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Short Tarpon Trip

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Big Pine Key Action

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Bottom Fishing Reefs And Wrecks

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Big Pine Fly Or Light Tackle - 25'

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Key West Offshore Experience

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Offshore Mahi/tuna/wahoo

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Everything to Know About Booking a Summerland Key live bait fishing charter

What are the best live bait fishing charters in Summerland Key?

Why should I book a live bait fishing charter in Summerland Key with Captain Experiences?

Our Damn Good Guides currently offer 104 live bait fishing trips in Summerland Key, and the most popular trips in the area are Summerland Key Flats Action guided by and Unforgettable Florida Keys Fishing guided by .

Our guides in Summerland Key are rated a 4.97 out of 5 based on 4391 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 Summerland Key? Check out our beginner and family friendly live bait fishing guides in Summerland Key.

What types of live bait fishing charters are common in Summerland Key?

Nearshore fishing is the most popular type of fishing for live bait fishing in Summerland Key as well as inshore fishing and flats fishing.

The most commonly sought after species for live bait fishing in Summerland Key are: 1. tarpon, 2. mangrove snapper, 3. blacktip shark, 4. barracuda, and 5. black grouper.

How much do Summerland Key live bait fishing charters cost?

Prices for live bait fishing in Summerland Key can range anywhere from about $800 to $3,200, but the average price for a half day trip for live bait fishing in Summerland Key is $1,345. The average price for a full day trip for live bait fishing in Summerland Key is $2,304.

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 Summerland Key?

The most popular season to go on a live bait fishing charter in Summerland Key is spring, and most anglers book their trips 34 days in advance.

Do I need a Summerland Key fishing license and what are the bag limits in Summerland Key?

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

Recent Reviews

  • ★★★★★
    Jamie was great! Despite very windy conditions, we saw a wide variety of fish. He was very patient with my wife and I and ensured we caught fidh!

    William S. | April 20, 2025

    Trip: Key West on Light Tackle & Flies

  • ★★★★★
    Captain Josh did a great job putting us on fish. Very enjoyable day. Certainly would contact him for future trips.

    Jeff W. | April 16, 2025

    Trip: Offshore Trolling and Bottom Fishing

  • ★★★★★
    We had a great time on the water with captain Tony! He led us right to the fish! He is absolutely an expert in his craft! We would definitely fish with him again!

    Jessica N. | April 2, 2025

    Trip: Key West Offshore - '27 CC

  • ★★★★★
    Justin was great! Lots of fish and a fun time. We will definitely be back!

    Louann H. | April 1, 2025

    Trip: The Florida Keys Inshore Experience

  • ★★★★★
    Very professional and knowledgeable!

    Slate F. | March 26, 2025

    Trip: Summerland Key Flats Action

  • ★★★★★
    awesome trip, polite friendly, clean would recommend and will be calling again

    Carol T. | March 24, 2025

    Trip: Key West Offshore - '27 CC

  • ★★★★★
    We had a great time with mason-fun day on the water

    Blaine W. | March 19, 2025

    Trip: Dry Tortugas fishing Trip

  • ★★★★★
    Had a great day on the water with Capt. Tony

    Chris S. | March 19, 2025

    Trip: Key West Offshore - '27 CC

  • ★★★★★
    Great trip with Zach. He really knows the waters around the Keys! We had a blast and would highly recommend!

    Taylor T. | March 13, 2025

    Trip: Big Pine Key Fly or Light Tackle - Skiff

  • ★★★★★
    My wife and I had a wonderful day of fishing with Capt.Chris. The bite was a little slow but Chris never gave up on finding fish and it turned into a good day of catching! Made for a great day on the water.

    John G. | March 12, 2025

    Trip: Half day (4hr)

  • ★★★★★
    Awesome and very knowledgeable guide. Highly recommended!

    Matthew D. | March 7, 2025

    Trip: Keys Flats and Back Country Trip

  • ★★★★★
    Alex and mate Brooks were terrific!! We were on the fish for the entire trip. Caught tarpon, jack fish, barracuda, grouper and red snapper. I would highly recommend these guys!!

    Gary S. | March 7, 2025

    Trip: Backcountry - 24’ Shearwater

  • ★★★★★
    We had a great trip out with Alex! He took us to various spots to fish and see what was biting. He made sure the likes always had fresh bait, gave tips on how to use the equipment, identified the fish we saw in the water (and some sharks too!) and what we were catching. He was informative about the area, fishing there, etc. He recommended a great little place where we could take our catch to have it cooked immediately after- was very good!! We had a great experience!

    Kelly T. | March 4, 2025

    Trip: Backcountry - 24’ Shearwater

  • ★★★★★
    We had a great time fishing with Spencer. He is a great guy and knows his stuff with putting you on the fish! We caught all kinds or species. It was a great trip !

    Jeff F. | March 4, 2025

    Trip: Edge of the Map Trip

  • ★★★★★
    Great trip! The bite wasn’t great, but we were able to catch a few and got our targeted Mahi Mahi!

    April C. | March 3, 2025

    Trip: Key West Offshore Experience

  • ★★★★★
    Tony is a great young man who worked tirelessly to find us some tuna. Great manners, boat etiquette, and fishing acumen. Enjoyed the trip tremendously!

    Randy S. | February 7, 2025

    Trip: Key West Inshore, Nearshore, Jetty Trip

  • ★★★★★
    Unbelievable trip! Tarpon, cobia, jacks and sea trout! Captain Alex was great! Can’t say enough about the entire experience!

    Ron R. | February 7, 2025

    Trip: Backcountry - 24’ Shearwater

  • ★★★★★
    Fantastic trip, caught 8 different species of fish and many of them

    Richard E. | February 6, 2025

    Trip: Edge of the Map Trip

  • ★★★★★
    Captain Anthony was awsome. Educated me and my wife on tarpon and ways to catch them, very entertaining with his stories and made the fishing trip memorable. Would definitely recommend.

    Robert B. | February 3, 2025

    Trip: Tarpon Fishing (seasonally)

  • ★★★★★
    1/29/25. Just finished a 4 hour trip with captain Tom and his friend/mate Gary. From start to finish we had excellent service, easy communication and planning. We had concerns about seasickness and Tom put us at ease. In the end we had 4 hours of non-stop action and more fish then we can eat in a month. I recommend captain Tom to everyone. He knows these waters and fish and is an all around great captain.

    Aaron R. | January 29, 2025

    Trip: Marathon Fishing Extraordinaire

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