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Everything to Know About Booking a Carolina live bait fishing charter

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

Our Damn Good Guides currently offer 14 live bait fishing trips in Carolina, and the most popular trips in the area are Extreme Reef Trip - 26' Twin Vee guided by Juan, Extreme Offshore Trip 26’ Twin Vee guided by Juan, and Puerto Rico Tarpon Adventure - 22' guided by Armando.

Our guides in Carolina are rated a 5 out of 5 based on 5945 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, lake fishing, and nearshore fishing.

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

How much do Carolina live bait fishing charters cost?

Prices for live bait fishing in Carolina can range anywhere from about $400 to $2,852, but the average price for a half day trip for live bait fishing in Carolina is $572. The average price for a full day trip for live bait fishing in Carolina is $1,597.

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 winter, and most anglers book their trips 18 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

  • ★★★★★
    Most thrilling moments of my fishing career. Thank you Captain Javier :)

    Jared B. | December 1, 2025

    Trip: Backwater Tarpon, Snook, & Jacks

  • ★★★★★
    Capt. Rafa is a great guy and he brought us right to the tarpon.

    Alex K. | November 27, 2025

    Trip: Puerto Rico Inshore Adventure

  • ★★★★★
    Excellent 4 hour trip today with Captain Francisco. He was very knowledgeable and patient with us. He did not mind my 9 year old casting our dink rod we brought from home. We caught several tarpon, and watched them roll around us all morning. I definitely recommend this trip!

    Will B. | July 22, 2025

    Trip: Puerto Rico Tarpon Excursion

  • ★★★★★
    Bucket list trip with Carlos. He really worked for the fish which were being lazy that day, but he found them! Great experience in nature and chasing tarpon. He was an expert guide and we cannot wait to go back. Basically in town and the easiest trip ever! Lunch in Loíza beforehand was an added bonus. Would highly recommend these guys.

    Matt G. | March 10, 2025

    Trip: Puerto Rico Tarpon Adventure - 22'

  • ★★★★★
    Juan Carlos was awesome! 28 years of experience definitely shows through. He knows the fish, area and his equipment. Superior customer service start to finish. Definitely marking another trip on our next visit to the island.

    Clay P. | January 10, 2025

    Trip: Extreme Reef Trip - 26' Twin Vee

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