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Inshore, Flats Fishing Charter in Tavernier

Tavernier Backcountry Fishing

100% (9) Guided by Ben
18 ft 1 - 3 People From $450
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Deep Sea Fishing Charter in Tavernier

6 Hour

NEW Guided by Eddy
27 ft 1 - 4 People From $800
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Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin

Inshore, Flats Fishing Charter in Tavernier

Classic Keys Flats And Backwater

NEW Guided by Hunter
18 ft 1 - 2 People From $650
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Deep Sea Fishing Charter in Tavernier

Epic Offshore Quick Trips

NEW Guided by Eddy
27 ft 1 - 4 People From $800
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Inshore, Deep Sea, Nearshore Fishing Charter in Tavernier

Florida Fishin' Frenzy

100% (2) Guided by Scott
25 ft 1 - 4 People From $750
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Inshore, Flats Fishing Charter near Tavernier

Everglades National Park Flats Fishing

100% (1) Guided by Jose
21 ft 1 - 4 People From $750
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Fishing in Destin
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Inshore, Flats Fishing Charter near Tavernier

Flats Fishing - 17' Maverick

100% (1) Guided by Alex
1 - 2 People From $700
Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin

Inshore, Flats Fishing Charter near Tavernier

Evening Fishing Excursion

100% (27) Guided by Andrew
16 ft 1 - 6 People From $750
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Lake Fishing Trip near Tavernier

Key Largo Peacock Bass

100% (10) Guided by Charles
26 ft 1 - 8 People From $600
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Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin

Inshore, Nearshore Fishing Charter near Tavernier

Reef, Wreck, And Patch Reef Trip

100% (16) Guided by Chris
26 ft 1 - 6 People From $875
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Deep Sea Fishing Charter near Tavernier

Islamorada Swordfishing

NEW Guided by Ken
45 ft 1 - 6 People From $2,500
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Nearshore Fishing Charter near Tavernier

Islamorada Reefs

NEW Guided by Zander
26 ft 1 - 4 People From $900
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Everything to Know About Booking a Tavernier live bait fishing charter

What are the best live bait fishing charters in Tavernier?

The best live bait fishing charters in Tavernier are:

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

Our Damn Good Guides currently offer 108 live bait fishing trips in Tavernier, and the most popular trips in the area are Tavernier Backcountry Fishing guided by , Florida Fishin' Frenzy guided by , and Classic Keys Flats and Backwater guided by .

Our guides in Tavernier are rated a 4.91 out of 5 based on 3937 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 Tavernier? Check out our beginner and family friendly live bait fishing guides in Tavernier.

What types of live bait fishing charters are common in Tavernier?

Deep Sea fishing is the most popular type of fishing for live bait fishing in Tavernier as well as inshore fishing, nearshore fishing, and flats fishing.

The most commonly sought after species for live bait fishing in Tavernier are: 1. sailfish, 2. kingfish, 3. wahoo, 4. blackfin tuna, and 5. black grouper.

How much do Tavernier live bait fishing charters cost?

Prices for live bait fishing in Tavernier can range anywhere from about $700 to $2,360, but the average price for a half day trip for live bait fishing in Tavernier is $990. The average price for a full day trip for live bait fishing in Tavernier is $1,488.

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 Tavernier?

The most popular season to go on a live bait fishing charter in Tavernier is spring, and most anglers book their trips 31 days in advance.

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

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

Recent Reviews

  • ★★★★★
    my son and i had a great trip with Capt. Ron bringing in over 30 Mackerel plus a shard and other exciting species. he has a wealth of knowledge and experience and would recommend a trip with him for all experience levels

    Shimon P. | January 29, 2025

    Trip: Epic Islamorada Inshore

  • ★★★★★
    Sharing my birthday with my dad meant I developed a love of fishing from him at an early age. We celebrated my 59th and his 82nd birthday with 2 back-to-back fishing days with Captain Jack on the Jesse James. He was a careful listener to our requests and expertly guided us to fun fishing, filled with pro tips and great hospitality. Captain Jack truly wants you to have the best time possible and goes all the extra miles. So grateful we were able to fish with him and can't wait to do it again in the future!

    Debra S. | January 28, 2025

    Trip: Islamorada Fishing Adventure

  • ★★★★★
    Great personality and conscientious captain. He went out of his way to accommodate our needs. I would book him again.

    William R. | January 25, 2025

    Trip: Islamorada Fishing with Capt Pete

  • ★★★★★
    Ben was amazing! A cold front moved in, temps plumetted, it didnt look good. We laid into 2 tarpon, about 30 jacks, red snapper, mangrove snapper, and many others. He is a great captain with lots of knowledge. I will book with him again.

    Michael D. | January 13, 2025

    Trip: Tavernier Backcountry Fishing

  • ★★★★★
    Absolutely best Captain ever. 10/10

    Alyssa O. | January 11, 2025

    Trip: Epic Biscayne Bay Trip

  • ★★★★★
    Good captain, experience, personality, fish caught exceptional!

    John C. | January 8, 2025

    Trip: Key Largo Adventure

  • ★★★★★
    Captain Chris gave us an amazing trip!!!! My family of 5 had experience ranging from years of fishing to never holding a rod, but he helped everyone as needed, setting everyone up with the right rod and bait for their ability and we all caught a wide variety of fish at several spots. He also recommended a great restaurant to cook our catch for lunch. Super cool guy, very knowledgeable, a great time!

    Joseph R. | January 7, 2025

    Trip: Reef, Wreck, and Patch Reef Trip

  • ★★★★★
    Great time GW worked hard to put us on fish in tough conditions. We will be back

    James B. | December 16, 2024

    Trip: Islamorada Inshore Fishing Fun!

  • ★★★★★
    Captain Andrew. Aka drew. What can i say. From the very start he communicated with us he wanted to make sure we had time to cast net some great bait and he did. Hardest working guide ive ever seen. And im 60 so seen quite a few. Andrew put us on fish all day long. Incredibly knowledgea le about the entire area and fishing area. My wrist and right arm are a bit sore from catching so many fish. The big target today for me was Snook. He put us on them. I lost 2 in slot snook in the mangrove roots probably 28 to 30. But caught at leat 5 in the 24to 27 inch range and another 8 in the 14 to 22 or so. Always busy always catchin and fi ding them. We also caught some big jack cravele big ones. Make your arm hurt. Lol. Plenty of mangrove snapper a couple barracuda and a bull shark. All day. Fun day. Now im tired. Took my wife to just hang out. She loved it. Great fishing trip with this man. Mike and Tami. Jacksonville florida.

    Michaeel F. | November 15, 2024

    Trip: Key Largo Backcountry

  • ★★★★★
    Captain Dan and Ryan were fantastic. The ocean was pretty rough that day but they helped us have a great time and pull in quite a few fish. We’ll be back again next year and will definitely look to hire them again!

    Moira V. | November 8, 2024

    Trip: Deep Sea, Wreck and Reef

  • ★★★★★
    Eric was great we were catching fish the entire time. I wanted to catch a tarpon and in 10 minutes we had landed one. Exceptional trip tarpon snook and grouper. I would recommend to anyone who wants to catch fish

    Walter L. | October 21, 2024

    Trip: Back Country Bonanza

  • ★★★★★
    Patrick is a very knowledgeable and hard-working guide we’re from South Louisiana and fish all the time. It was great to learn some different techniques down here in Florida. We will definitely book with him again great time. Excellent service!

    Tom L. | October 16, 2024

    Trip: Classic Keys Inshore Fishing

  • ★★★★★
    Hey Anglers, Born and raised here in Florida I feel like i know quite a bit about fishing, but our fishing guide Andrew was as good as they come. Hands down the best guide I have ever been out on the water with down here in the Keys. We pulled off a Keys slam... Tarpon, Snook, and Redfish. What a great day on the water. Thank Andrew for treating us to an amazing day. Tight lines, Frank

    Frank R. | September 28, 2024

    Trip: Key Largo Silver Kings

  • ★★★★★
    Great time with Capt. Daniel . Over 25 years of experience and it shows. Good guy that went the extra mile to make us feel welcomed.

    Brandon &. | September 13, 2024

    Trip: Deep Sea, Wreck and Reef

  • ★★★★★
    Super guide. Knows the waters and area. Had a great time.

    David G. | September 12, 2024

    Trip: Flats fishing

  • ★★★★★
    Tyler was awesome! Super nice guy who is incredibly knowledgeable about fishing the Everglades. We hooked multiple tarpon and Tyler cleaned our mangrove snapper which made for some great fish tacos that night. Highly recommend him to anyone looking for a unique Everglades experience!

    Michael S. | September 9, 2024

    Trip: Everglades Fishing Trip

  • ★★★★★
    Great Experience!! Super knowledgeable Captain, learned alot from him and had a blast catching snapper.

    Jessica L. | September 7, 2024

    Trip: Ocean Thrills with Captain Don

  • ★★★★★
    Amazing trip! Lots of laughs and tons of fish! We even got our target fish which was tarpon. Captain mark is great and we will definitely use him again.

    Angela F. | September 6, 2024

    Trip: Everglades Inshore Trip

  • ★★★★★
    Awesome trip, would recommend without hesitation!

    Steven B. | August 31, 2024

    Trip: Islamorada Live Action Fishing

  • ★★★★★
    Jason is an exceptional fisherman and superb steward of the wildlife surrounding the Keys! We caught tons of fish and had a great time with him! We would recommend taking a charter out with him!!

    Jessica P. | August 31, 2024

    Trip: Epic Biscayne Bay Trip

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