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Deep Sea Fishing Charter in St. Marys

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Deep Sea Fishing Charter in St. Marys

3/4 Day Offshore Trip

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Deep Sea, Nearshore, Jetty Fishing Charter near St. Marys

Offshore Fishing

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Inshore Fishing Charter near St. Marys

Morning Or Midnight Blitz

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Inshore, Jetty Fishing Charter near St. Marys

Slaying Sheepshead - 24’ Pathfinder

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Nearshore Kingfish Special

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Inshore, Nearshore, River, Flats Fishing Charter near St. Marys

Amelia Island Nearshore/Backwater Trip

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Inshore Adventure - 24' Pair Custom

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Everything to Know About Booking a St. Marys live bait fishing charter

What are the best live bait fishing charters in St. Marys?

Why should I book a live bait fishing charter in St. Marys with Captain Experiences?

Our Damn Good Guides currently offer 37 live bait fishing trips in St. Marys, and the most popular trips in the area are Full Day Offshore Trip guided by James and 3/4 day Offshore Trip guided by James.

Our guides in St. Marys are rated a 5 out of 5 based on 3710 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 St. Marys? Check out our beginner and family friendly live bait fishing guides in St. Marys.

What types of live bait fishing charters are common in St. Marys?

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

The most commonly sought after species for live bait fishing in St. Marys are: 1. redfish, 2. speckled trout, 3. flounder, 4. kingfish, and 5. tarpon.

How much do St. Marys live bait fishing charters cost?

Prices for live bait fishing in St. Marys can range anywhere from about $550 to $1,695, but the average price for a half day trip for live bait fishing in St. Marys is $835. The average price for a full day trip for live bait fishing in St. Marys is $1,061.

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 St. Marys?

The most popular season to go on a live bait fishing charter in St. Marys is spring, and most anglers book their trips 23 days in advance.

Do I need a St. Marys fishing license and what are the bag limits in St. Marys?

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

Recent Reviews

  • ★★★★★
    Austin was fantastic! We had a great trip and caught them up. He was so good with my son and taught him some great tricks to help catch the big ones.

    Ryan H. | November 17, 2024

    Trip: 3/4 day Adventure 6hrs

  • ★★★★★
    Such a great experience! The captain had a great attitude and was really fun. The weather was a little off and very windy, but he still made everything fun. I appreciated his knowledge of the waterways and taking us through some different parts of the inshore areas. It was fun to see the shoreline from the water and we even hooked a few fish despite the weather. The whole group had a fantastic experience and I will be booking with Captain Bill again!

    Kathleen K. | October 28, 2024

    Trip: Jacksonville Inshore Fishing

  • ★★★★★
    Great fishing trip. Very friendly and knowledgeable captain that put us on the fish. The kids had a great time!

    David F. | October 13, 2024

    Trip: The Awesome Island Experience!

  • ★★★★★
    Our trip with Capt Bill was OUTSTANDING! Great boat, great teacher—my grandson learned an amazing amount about how to catch fish. I would strongly recommend Capt Bill to anyone who wants to have great fun, learn a lot, and catch great fish!!!

    John K. | July 27, 2024

    Trip: Jacksonville nearshore/ Offshore

  • ★★★★★
    Austin was fantastic! I would highly recommend him to anyone looking to get on the fish. Very professional and personable. All around good dude.

    David D. | June 2, 2024

    Trip: Full Day Adventure 8hrs

  • ★★★★★
    Bill was a great guy very knowledgeable and a pleasant to be around

    Matthew S. | March 18, 2024

    Trip: Jacksonville Inshore Fishing

  • ★★★★★
    Great trip. Frank is awesome. Boat was spacious and adequate. Asked for sheepshead, left with nine. Great job.

    Rod J. | October 17, 2023

    Trip: Half Day Jetty Trip

  • ★★★★★
    A Legit Professional and a Great guy . We had the time of our lives out there with Chris We plan on coming back in the spring for another round !!! I absolutley reccomend Adam Kuhn Clover SC

    Adam K. | October 3, 2023

    Trip: Full or Extended Day - 25’ SeaCat

  • ★★★★★
    Ron, made light of some difficult fishing conditions to ensure that i went home with a huge smile on my face after a really decent haul of a great variety of fish. He was flexible, charming and a delight to spend a day with - a day i shall treasure for some time to come.

    Marcus B. | September 29, 2023

    Trip: Backwater Redfish, Flounder, Sea Trout

  • ★★★★★
    Outstanding fishing trip and adventure with Captain Bill. Celebrating our 21st wedding anniversary, I decided to book a deep-sea fishing trip while visiting our daughter in Jacksonville Florida. Captain Bill's sense of humor, people skills, combined with his professional knowledge and experience as a Captain and fishing guide made this trip/experience a great success and one we will always cherish. I highly recommend him to anyone looking for a down-to-earth Captain that is fun an a expert in his craft.

    Larry J. | September 22, 2023

    Trip: Jacksonville nearshore/ Offshore

  • ★★★★★
    Great time and frank is a nice guy and good Captain. Will definitely be going again soon!!

    Mike V. | September 2, 2023

    Trip: Jacksonville Creeks Trip

  • ★★★★★
    It was a great fishing trip.

    Paul | July 23, 2023

    Trip: Jacksonville nearshore/ Offshore

  • ★★★★★
    Captain Don is truly a 5 star fishing guide. He's a better guy. I've been fishing for over 50 years, and as I hoped, Captain Don showed me several ticks and trips I'd never seen. No matter your experience level, he has something to help. We had a great day on the water, and had a great conversation. Darn fish just kept bugging us though.

    Dan D. | July 1, 2023

    Trip: Full Day or Half-day Inshore Trip

  • ★★★★★
    We had an unbelievable time with Captain James and I can't wait to fish with him again. Was in the area for a wedding and was looking to head offshore so we booked with James. He kept in touch leading up to our trip and let us know the kings were running. We headed out through the St. Mary's jetties and set up on the troll after catching some baitfish on the buoys. There were a couple other boats out and no one seemed to get a bite, the kings just weren't biting. From there, Capt. James took us to one of his snapper spots and we reeled em in on every drop. Everyone caught fish and James was super patient helping one buddy who was offshore for the first time. James was a blast to fish with and was super knowledgeable about the area and its history. His center console split the chop like butter. Will be back! - Jonathan with Captain Experiences

    Jonathan N. | June 16, 2022

    Trip: 3/4 day Offshore Trip

  • ★★★★★
    Our 6-hour in-shore fishing trip with Captain Billy was such a great time! He's definitely done his fair share of charters and we were lucky enough to catch quite a few fish. He followed all sizing restrictions and made sure we were on fish at every spot we went to. After, he showed us the proper way to clean fish. We will most definitely do another charter with him in the future.

    Ileana W. | August 12, 2021

    Trip: Jacksonville nearshore/ Offshore

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