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What are the best tilapia fishing trips in Florida?
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Why should I book a tilapia fishing trip in Florida with Captain Experiences?
Our Damn Good Guides currently offer 9 tilapia trips in Florida, and the most popular trips in the area are Everglades Gigging guided by Jonathan, Bowfishing the Tampa Bay guided by Mike, and Night Bowfishing (4 Hours) guided by Randy.
Our guides in Florida are rated a 5 out of 5 based on 3914 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 tilapia guides / fishing lessons in Florida? Check out our beginner and family friendly tilapia guides in Florida.
What types of tilapia fishing trips are common in Florida?
Lake fishing is the most popular type of fishing for tilapia in Florida as well as flats fishing, river fishing, and inshore fishing.
The most common fishing techniques in Florida are bowfishing, gigging, and live bait fishing but light tackle fishing and cut bait fishing are popular as well.
How much does a Florida tilapia fishing trip cost?
Prices for tilapia in Florida can range anywhere from about $555 to $2,300, but the average price for a half day trip for tilapia in Florida is $977. The average price for a full day trip for tilapia in Florida is $1,567.
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 tilapia fishing in Florida?
The most popular season for tilapia fishing in Florida is spring, and most anglers book their trips 39 days in advance.
Do I need a Florida fishing license for tilapia and what are the bag limits for tilapia in Florida?
See here for more information on fishing licenses in Florida, bag limits for target species, and fishing season regulations in Florida. When in doubt, your fishing guide will always know the right rules and regulations in Florida.
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