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Extreme Offshore Trip 26’ Twin Vee

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Backwater Tarpon, Snook, & Jacks

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Caribbean Nighttime Adventure- 18'

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Tarpon And Snook Smash! - 16'

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Tarpon And Snook Night Classic -22'

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Everything to Know About Booking a Carolina live bait fishing charter

What are the best live bait fishing charters in Carolina?

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

Our Damn Good Guides currently offer 11 live bait fishing trips in Carolina, and the most popular trips in the area are Extreme Offshore Trip 26’ Twin Vee guided by Juan, Puerto Rico Tarpon Adventure guided by Armando, and Puerto Rico Tarpon Special guided by Luis.

Our guides in Carolina are rated a 5 out of 5 based on 3720 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 Carolina? Check out our beginner and family friendly live bait fishing guides in Carolina.

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

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

The most commonly sought after species for live bait fishing in Carolina are: 1. tarpon, 2. snook, 3. jack crevalle, 4. ladyfish, and 5. mangrove snapper.

How much do Carolina live bait fishing charters cost?

Prices for live bait fishing in Carolina can range anywhere from about $375 to $800, but the average price for a half day trip for live bait fishing in Carolina is $434. The average price for a full day trip for live bait fishing in Carolina is $654.

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 Carolina?

The most popular season to go on a live bait fishing charter in Carolina is spring, and most anglers book their trips 27 days in advance.

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

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

Recent Reviews

  • ★★★★★
    Our guide, Javier, did a great job. The bite was slow but we got on some fish

    Cury J. | November 12, 2024

    Trip: Backwater Tarpon, Snook, & Jacks

  • ★★★★★
    Great afternoon of tarpon fishing with Fernando! He was knowledgable, helpful and very polite! What a nice young man! He made our afternoon very pleasant. The boat is comfortable & clean. Communication with Juan Carlos was easy, informative & prompt.

    Gail C. | April 24, 2024

    Trip: Extreme Tarpon - 20’ Twin Vee

  • ★★★★★
    Fantastic experience! Captain Juan was professional, highly experienced, and made my tarpon adventure a big-time success! I will definitely use Captain Juan every time I come to Puerto Rico! Highly recommended!!

    Mike G. | March 14, 2024

    Trip: Extreme Tarpon - 20’ Twin Vee

  • ★★★★★
    Santiago made the trip fun despite the tarpon being hard to catch. He was on time and interesting to talk with. Seeing manatees and jumping sting rays made the trip. Great guide, would book again!

    Jesse P. | February 15, 2024

    Trip: Backwater Tarpon, Snook, & Jacks

  • ★★★★★
    Rafa is the man. He was on time, prepared, informative and knew how to attack tarpon. It was a slow day for the catching side of things but Rafa managed to get us on fish. My wife and I both landed a couple 4 to 5 lb fish and we hooked a bigger fish (12 to 15lb) that gave us a jumping show but came unhooked at the boat. We got to meet Bob the pelican as an added treat. A great day and I can confidently refer Rafa as a good man to fish with

    John B. | February 14, 2024

    Trip: Puerto Rico Inshore Adventure

  • ★★★★★
    Captain Carlos did a great job and moved several times to try finding us some fish. Unfortunately, it was a hot day and we didn’t have any luck, but we’ll definitely be booking through Captain again!

    Ian O. | June 18, 2023

    Trip: Puerto Rico Tarpon Adventure

  • ★★★★★
    Rafa is the goat

    Andrew M. | March 18, 2023

    Trip: Puerto Rico Inshore Adventure

  • ★★★★★
    While the fish bites were sporadic at best, we landed 2 fish with 4 total bites. We had a good time!!!

    Scott S. | June 26, 2022

    Trip: Puerto Rico Tarpon Adventure

  • ★★★★★
    Fantastic trip with Captain Carlos. He worked hard to make everything pleasant and exciting. Definitely recommend!!

    Tom D. | June 11, 2022

    Trip: Puerto Rico Tarpon Adventure

  • ★★★★★
    Amazing trip! I was lucky enough to book an extra day. Captain Juan Carlos is really experienced and knowledgeable and is focused on catching fish. Highly recommend and will be back!🎣🎣🎣

    Daniel S. | April 26, 2022

    Trip: Extreme Reef Trip - 26' Twin Vee

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